Pokemon: An Unexpected Journey

Chapter no.167 Infiltrating Team Rocket

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Celadon City, known for its opulence, grandeur, and riches, was a place where one could easily get lost in the dazzling lights and exquisite surroundings. The bustling streets, filled with luxurious boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, were a sight to behold, attracting visitors from far and wide. The scent of perfume and freshly baked bread filled the air, and the laughter of the wealthy echoed through the city's towering buildings.

However, the southern edge of Celadon, nestled away from the glitz and glamour of central Celadon, told a different story. Here, the streets were narrow, dark, and dreary, with crumbling buildings and shattered windows, the pungent smell of garbage and decay lingering in the air. Poverty-stricken people, dressed in tattered clothing, walked around with heads bowed, their eyes downcast, a reflection of their hopelessness and despair.

For years, the people of southern Celadon had lived in these conditions, forgotten by the rest of the city. They had struggled to make ends meet, scraping by on meager wages and living in squalor, while the rest of Celadon reveled in their wealth and extravagance. It was a stark contrast, a symbol of the class divide that plagued society, a reality that many refused to acknowledge.

[ Celadon City - Southern Suburbs ]

The dilapidated shop on the edge of Celadon City's southern suburbs stood as a testament to the area's economic struggles. The air hung thick with a sense of despair and hopelessness, making it the perfect breeding ground for Team Rocket members. Most of the organization's recruits joined out of desperation, unable to afford a starter Pokemon and become trainers like others. They joined Team Rocket to escape the poverty and slums they were trapped in, to provide for their families, or even to fuel their vices. Team Rocket only recruited those who were desperate enough to join and cunning enough to stay.

On this particular day, a group of individuals arrived at the shabby shop one after another. They had all come to take the Team Rocket Rookie test, their faces etched with determination. Among them were a red-haired girl and a blonde, who approached the front of the shop with a trace of nervousness.

The man sitting behind the counter was the person responsible for conducting the test. He looked at the duo and spoke in a hoarse voice, "Have you thought clearly? You know, after entering, it will be difficult to get out of it."

The blonde replied in a calm tone, "Please tell me the directions, Mister. We have nothing to lose. So we are not afraid of anything."

The man laughed, "Haha, it looks like you two are determined. Do you see the marks on the stone? Follow these marks, and you will reach the end."

He then threw a small object toward the duo, which they found to be a plain black stone. It was like a token, without which, they would likely not be able to find the destination.

As the duo walked away from the shop, their skin appeared to turn into a purplish slime, peeling off to reveal Austin and Green. Austin wiped off the sweat from his face, while Green gulped down a bottle of water before teasing him. "You know if your lips touch that bottle, then it's an indirect kiss," she said, handing him the bottle.

Rolling his eyes, Austin chugged down the water before looking at Green with a smirk. "I got the indirect one, can I get a direct one?" he said, his heart beating faster.