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he knowes pokemon more than i know _Chapter_1027_en
Chapter 129
Chapter 1017 Team Aqua, Archie
*Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)*
*2024-05-15*
*Swish!*
However, taking advantage of the moment Brock turned around, one of the Team Aqua Grunts shot out a predatory hand and grabbed Brock's rear.
He even gave it a firm squeeze.
The sensation on his rear sent a jolt through Brock, and he quickly leaped back.
"Hey, you three actually...!!"
Brock's dark face flushed red, revealing a look of shame and indignation.
If it were a normal fight, Brock wouldn't be afraid, but this kind of butt-grabbing...
Wait a minute, was he going to get dragged into this today?!
"Heh heh~ You've got quite a shapely rear, young man~"
The Team Aqua Grunt who had done the grabbing snickered, licking his lips as he eyed Brock with ill intent.
"Your skin's nice and dark, too. Interested in joining us at Team Aqua~?"
The instructions the three of them had received were only to verbally harass Elite Four Bonnie...
But if it was a passerby like Brock, they could get physical.
Bonnie: "..."
Seeing the situation about to develop in a strange direction, she finally stood up slowly.
This wasn't the first time Team Aqua had harassed her; there was no reason to let a bystander take the heat for her.
A pale purple dress concealed Bonnie's figure, yet her every move exuded an elegant and intellectual grace.
As she frowned, the air itself seemed to take on a hint of icy chill.
"It's Elite Four Bonnie!!"
"Ahh, she's so beautiful!!"
Taking off her wide-brimmed sun hat, she revealed a head of short, golden hair, curled slightly at her forehead with three small braids hanging down. The surrounding crowd instantly recognized Bonnie's identity.
It was a known fact that in the Hoenn League, setting aside the two League Champions, Steven Stone and Wallace, the remaining Elite Four weren't exactly idol material.
One was a delinquent, one was an old man of the sea, and another was basically a convict...
The exception was the Ice-type expert, Elite Four Bonnie, who had countless fans thanks to her stunning appearance and elegant demeanor.
"Elite Four?"
"Bonnie?"
The appearance of Elite Four Bonnie caused Ash and Tyson, who were still in the middle of their battle, to temporarily pause and look over.
Ash also saw the woman with the distinguished, aristocratic air and his eyes lit up with curiosity.
But just as Elite Four Bonnie was about to do something...
"Hey! You three, who the hell are you, daring to impersonate our Team Aqua!?"
A tall, dark-skinned man was seen walking slowly from the plaza entrance, his voice a low, commanding roar.
The newcomer was dressed in a black and blue one-piece bodysuit that looked more like some kind of wetsuit.
A golden chain belt was fastened around his waist, with a tattered half-cape hanging down his back.
The deep V-neck of his suit was open, revealing a muscular chest and a golden anchor necklace.
A thick beard framed his jaw, his face was fierce, and he wore a Team Aqua headband.
Beside him walked a tall, slender woman with the grace of a water snake. Her black hair cascaded down, and her dark skin held a wild, alluring charm.
"It's the leader of Team Aqua!"
Many in the crowd immediately recognized the tall man's identity.
It was none other than the boss of Team Aqua, Archie, and the high-ranking Team Aqua executive, Shelly.
The two of them walked all the way up to Bonnie, then abruptly turned their attention to the three thugs.
"Hey! You three, how dare you impersonate members of our Team Aqua? And you dare harass Elite Four Bonnie!" Archie bellowed.
Combined with his towering frame and fierce face, the effect was no less than activating the Intimidate ability.
"This guy is completely different from the boss of Team Magma, isn't he...?"
Blue, who was watching the show from the crowd, thought to herself.
That guy from Team Magma was dressed like a skinny scholar and liked to push up his glasses to act like an intellectual.
But this Team Aqua boss, with his tyrannical appearance, looked like a truly vicious pirate who ruled the seas.
The intimidating display made the three Team Aqua Grunts tremble in fear.
"Boss, we really are members of Team Aqua..."
"But we just joined a few days ago, from the outsourced department..."
"Uh, I'm from Team Magma..."
As the three stammered out their excuses, Archie turned to the crowd and announced loudly:
"Everyone heard that! They're temp workers, and there's even a Team Magma member among them! Please do not associate these guys with our great Team Aqua!"
Archie delivered his speech with great passion and emotion.
"You should know that Team Aqua is the most people-friendly organization! We recently provided funds and assistance to scholars for their research on ancient seabed ruins, free of charge~!"
After finishing, he finally turned to Elite Four Bonnie and performed an elegant gentleman's bow.
However, with his hulking, brawny frame, the gesture looked rather out of place.
"Elite Four Bonnie, please do not misunderstand Team Aqua because of these few individuals."
Bonnie: "..."
*I'll believe you when pigs fly.*
*So you're deliberately putting on a show today, is that it?*
Team Aqua and Team Magma were two of a kind, both greatly concerned with their public image. Every few days, they would pull these kinds of cringey stunts in full public view.
Tacky as it was, it worked.
"Hmph."
Seeing this, Bonnie just snorted lightly, not deigning to respond. After so many days of harassment, she knew the organization had only one purpose.
"So, Elite Four Bonnie, would you be willing to become a partner of our Team Aqua? Ice and Water are one and the same. As an Ice-type user, you are a perfect match for us."
Having driven away the three scapegoat temps, Archie extended an olive branch to Bonnie.
Although the current League Champion was also a Water-type user...
Well, the problem was, he couldn't beat him!
Archie didn't dare go after the League Champion directly, but if it was just an Elite Four member, that was a different story.
He would just harass her endlessly until she agreed to join!
Right now, both Team Aqua and Team Magma were constantly recruiting talent from all sides. Naturally, powerful Trainers were the most important targets.
However, Elite Four Bonnie simply sat back down in her seat, not even deigning to look at Archie.
After a long moment, Bonnie suddenly spoke, directly and flatly rejecting him.
"I will not join any organization. Stop wasting your time on me."
Team Aqua and Team Magma were a dog-eat-dog affair, and she had a poor impression of both organizations.
Not to mention, she had no interest in power struggles whatsoever. She preferred to just drink coffee and read the newspaper in her spare time.
"Oh, and one more thing."
At that moment, Bonnie suddenly lifted her head, glanced at Archie, and emphasized, "Water is water, and ice is ice. Do not lump them together."
Faced with her blunt refusal, a flash of annoyance rose in Archie's heart.
Convincing people with virtue was a suggestion from his subordinates... but he personally preferred to just take what he wanted by force.
*This kind of woman... you just throw a net over her and drag her back to the ship. End of story. Why bother with refusals?*
"In any case, the doors of Team Aqua will always be open to you."
In the end, Archie left with these parting words, leading his people away.
*Hmph, then we'll just have to harass her endlessly. We'll see how long she can refuse!*
Thank you to 'Dimensional Traveler' for the 200-coin donation!
Thank you to 'Otaku Hero' for the 100-coin donation!
(end of chapter)
*Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)*
*2024-05-15*
*Swish!*
However, taking advantage of the moment Brock turned around, one of the Team Aqua Grunts shot out a predatory hand and grabbed Brock's rear.
He even gave it a firm squeeze.
The sensation on his rear sent a jolt through Brock, and he quickly leaped back.
"Hey, you three actually...!!"
Brock's dark face flushed red, revealing a look of shame and indignation.
If it were a normal fight, Brock wouldn't be afraid, but this kind of butt-grabbing...
Wait a minute, was he going to get dragged into this today?!
"Heh heh~ You've got quite a shapely rear, young man~"
The Team Aqua Grunt who had done the grabbing snickered, licking his lips as he eyed Brock with ill intent.
"Your skin's nice and dark, too. Interested in joining us at Team Aqua~?"
The instructions the three of them had received were only to verbally harass Elite Four Bonnie...
But if it was a passerby like Brock, they could get physical.
Bonnie: "..."
Seeing the situation about to develop in a strange direction, she finally stood up slowly.
This wasn't the first time Team Aqua had harassed her; there was no reason to let a bystander take the heat for her.
A pale purple dress concealed Bonnie's figure, yet her every move exuded an elegant and intellectual grace.
As she frowned, the air itself seemed to take on a hint of icy chill.
"It's Elite Four Bonnie!!"
"Ahh, she's so beautiful!!"
Taking off her wide-brimmed sun hat, she revealed a head of short, golden hair, curled slightly at her forehead with three small braids hanging down. The surrounding crowd instantly recognized Bonnie's identity.
It was a known fact that in the Hoenn League, setting aside the two League Champions, Steven Stone and Wallace, the remaining Elite Four weren't exactly idol material.
One was a delinquent, one was an old man of the sea, and another was basically a convict...
The exception was the Ice-type expert, Elite Four Bonnie, who had countless fans thanks to her stunning appearance and elegant demeanor.
"Elite Four?"
"Bonnie?"
The appearance of Elite Four Bonnie caused Ash and Tyson, who were still in the middle of their battle, to temporarily pause and look over.
Ash also saw the woman with the distinguished, aristocratic air and his eyes lit up with curiosity.
But just as Elite Four Bonnie was about to do something...
"Hey! You three, who the hell are you, daring to impersonate our Team Aqua!?"
A tall, dark-skinned man was seen walking slowly from the plaza entrance, his voice a low, commanding roar.
The newcomer was dressed in a black and blue one-piece bodysuit that looked more like some kind of wetsuit.
A golden chain belt was fastened around his waist, with a tattered half-cape hanging down his back.
The deep V-neck of his suit was open, revealing a muscular chest and a golden anchor necklace.
A thick beard framed his jaw, his face was fierce, and he wore a Team Aqua headband.
Beside him walked a tall, slender woman with the grace of a water snake. Her black hair cascaded down, and her dark skin held a wild, alluring charm.
"It's the leader of Team Aqua!"
Many in the crowd immediately recognized the tall man's identity.
It was none other than the boss of Team Aqua, Archie, and the high-ranking Team Aqua executive, Shelly.
The two of them walked all the way up to Bonnie, then abruptly turned their attention to the three thugs.
"Hey! You three, how dare you impersonate members of our Team Aqua? And you dare harass Elite Four Bonnie!" Archie bellowed.
Combined with his towering frame and fierce face, the effect was no less than activating the Intimidate ability.
"This guy is completely different from the boss of Team Magma, isn't he...?"
Blue, who was watching the show from the crowd, thought to herself.
That guy from Team Magma was dressed like a skinny scholar and liked to push up his glasses to act like an intellectual.
But this Team Aqua boss, with his tyrannical appearance, looked like a truly vicious pirate who ruled the seas.
The intimidating display made the three Team Aqua Grunts tremble in fear.
"Boss, we really are members of Team Aqua..."
"But we just joined a few days ago, from the outsourced department..."
"Uh, I'm from Team Magma..."
As the three stammered out their excuses, Archie turned to the crowd and announced loudly:
"Everyone heard that! They're temp workers, and there's even a Team Magma member among them! Please do not associate these guys with our great Team Aqua!"
Archie delivered his speech with great passion and emotion.
"You should know that Team Aqua is the most people-friendly organization! We recently provided funds and assistance to scholars for their research on ancient seabed ruins, free of charge~!"
After finishing, he finally turned to Elite Four Bonnie and performed an elegant gentleman's bow.
However, with his hulking, brawny frame, the gesture looked rather out of place.
"Elite Four Bonnie, please do not misunderstand Team Aqua because of these few individuals."
Bonnie: "..."
*I'll believe you when pigs fly.*
*So you're deliberately putting on a show today, is that it?*
Team Aqua and Team Magma were two of a kind, both greatly concerned with their public image. Every few days, they would pull these kinds of cringey stunts in full public view.
Tacky as it was, it worked.
"Hmph."
Seeing this, Bonnie just snorted lightly, not deigning to respond. After so many days of harassment, she knew the organization had only one purpose.
"So, Elite Four Bonnie, would you be willing to become a partner of our Team Aqua? Ice and Water are one and the same. As an Ice-type user, you are a perfect match for us."
Having driven away the three scapegoat temps, Archie extended an olive branch to Bonnie.
Although the current League Champion was also a Water-type user...
Well, the problem was, he couldn't beat him!
Archie didn't dare go after the League Champion directly, but if it was just an Elite Four member, that was a different story.
He would just harass her endlessly until she agreed to join!
Right now, both Team Aqua and Team Magma were constantly recruiting talent from all sides. Naturally, powerful Trainers were the most important targets.
However, Elite Four Bonnie simply sat back down in her seat, not even deigning to look at Archie.
After a long moment, Bonnie suddenly spoke, directly and flatly rejecting him.
"I will not join any organization. Stop wasting your time on me."
Team Aqua and Team Magma were a dog-eat-dog affair, and she had a poor impression of both organizations.
Not to mention, she had no interest in power struggles whatsoever. She preferred to just drink coffee and read the newspaper in her spare time.
"Oh, and one more thing."
At that moment, Bonnie suddenly lifted her head, glanced at Archie, and emphasized, "Water is water, and ice is ice. Do not lump them together."
Faced with her blunt refusal, a flash of annoyance rose in Archie's heart.
Convincing people with virtue was a suggestion from his subordinates... but he personally preferred to just take what he wanted by force.
*This kind of woman... you just throw a net over her and drag her back to the ship. End of story. Why bother with refusals?*
"In any case, the doors of Team Aqua will always be open to you."
In the end, Archie left with these parting words, leading his people away.
*Hmph, then we'll just have to harass her endlessly. We'll see how long she can refuse!*
Thank you to 'Dimensional Traveler' for the 200-coin donation!
Thank you to 'Otaku Hero' for the 100-coin donation!
(end of chapter)
