[wtwo!]
[I heard news about w.]
[It's not suitable for you to co out of the Poké Ball and use psychic powers to search for w. If what this girl said is true, we might as well make use of her.]
Shiranui claid she could rely on the stolen disk from Team Rocket to track w's whereabouts within a city-sized range. In truth, wtwo also possessed this capability, but it would require wtwo to erge from its Poké Ball—a thod that placed too much physical strain on Ryuuske's body, so it had never been used before.
Ryuuske could sowhat understand wtwo's hostility and fighting spirit toward w. If wtwo were just an ordinary Pokémon, it wouldn't matter, but with near-human intelligence, it was trapped in the existential dilemma of being the "original" versus the "replica." It was almost like a destined mission—it needed to defeat w to prove itself.
[Please, Ryuu. You told my na ans "to surpass w." I must prove it!]
[I understand. Right now, we are inseparable, and I will fight alongside you.]
The exchange in their shared consciousness lasted only an instant. Ryuuske looked at Shiranui and, in response to her ingratiating smile, raised his hand slightly. His Gabite swiftly severed the ropes binding her with its sharp claws.
"Ugh… my arms and legs are numb."
The freed girl gasped softly. She didn't stand up imdiately, instead remaining on her knees as she rubbed her ankles and wrists. Earlier, she had been tied to the tree in a humiliating position for so long that her limbs, deprived of blood circulation, had gone completely numb—almost devoid of sensation.
After a while, Shiranui finally managed to stand up, kicking her limbs to restore circulation. She grinned playfully at Ryuuske and said in a coquettish tone, "...So, handso, are you willing to go look for w with now?"
"This is our transaction. You previously used my na to deceive people, and I captured you—that's fair. Now, if you help find w, I'll return your freedom—that's also fair. I hope you won't try any more tricks."
Ryuuske crossed his arms, his eyes flashing with a faint violet light. Shiranui suddenly found her body no longer under her control—it was as if an invisible hand had lifted her up, spreading her limbs apart before slamming her against the tree trunk with unseen force. At the sa ti, Ryuuske raised his right hand and made a choking motion in the air. Though he didn't exert much force, Shiranui still felt a suffocating pressure around her throat.
'Such powerful psychic abilities!'
Shiranui was genuinely astonished. This level of psychic power was rare even in human history.
Ryuuske didn't particularly enjoy threatening a girl, but this mischievous young woman was far too cunning. If he let his guard down even slightly, he'd end up at a disadvantage. The only option was to remain vigilant while issuing a warning.
"Relax, we're transaction partners now. I won't play any tricks before the deal is done."
Shiranui giggled, fully aware that her past behavior made it hard for the man before her to trust her. But even if he didn't believe her, she still had to make the promise.
"Let's hope so..."
Releasing his grip, Ryuuske let Shiranui drop back to the ground. He personally found his "Force Choke" move incredibly cool. If not for the existence of Pokémon, his psychic abilities alone would be enough to handle any human opponent.
'Lucky~~ Found myself a bodyguard. Team Rocket is probably searching for everywhere right now. If I get caught, at least he can draw so of their attention. The only problem is that this guy is a bit dangerous—I'll have to be careful.'
Shiranui's smile remained unchanged, but inwardly, she was giving herself a victory sign. Even though she was being forced into cooperation, she had successfully offloaded so of the risk. All things considered, it wasn't a bad deal.
If Ryuuske knew what she was thinking, he would've scoffed in disdain. Team Rocket's hatred for him had already reached the heavens—even their boss and executives had been humiliated by him. Why would he care about their pursuit now?
"Alright, take out that disk you ntioned and find w for ."
Zhang Wuji's mother once said, "The more beautiful a woman is, the better she lies." The girl before him possessed stunning beauty, with a charm so bewitching it could topple kingdoms—and her ability to deceive was directly proportional to her looks. Ryuuske figured that until he could truly trust her, it was best to keep interactions to a minimum.
He couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't be fooled by this beautiful girl if he let his guard down, so he had no choice but to feign cold indifference.
"The disk isn't on . I hid it in Cerulean City..."
Seeing Ryuuske's eyebrow twitch, Shiranui quickly added, afraid he might tie her up again and subject her to sothing humiliating, "...Why would I carry sothing that important on ? If Team Rocket ever caught , I could use the fact that it's hidden to buy ti and find an escape. But if they found what they wanted on , they'd probably just kill on the spot..."
"Fair enough. I'll pretend to believe you."
Ryuuske shot her a skeptical glance but conceded that she did seem like the cautious type.
"So, darling, let's head back to Cerulean City together to retrieve that disk!"
——
In Cerulean City, Ryuuske walked with slight discomfort, glancing sideways at Shiranui, who was clinging to him affectionately like a lover, deliberately—or perhaps not—brushing her chest against his arm from ti to ti.
She had long since taken out the two Poké Balls hidden in her cleavage, causing her bust to shrink noticeably. Though his arm could still feel sothing soft and warm, the lack of fullness left Ryuuske sowhat disappointed.
"Darling, how about we grab so dessert later, and then I'll... accompany you to a hotel for so naughty fun, okay?"
Shiranui whispered shyly, her misty eyes glistening with what looked like heart-shaped pupils, gazing at Ryuuske with such infatuation that it made his heart skip a beat. An inexplicable aura of romance seed to envelop them.
Even though Ryuuske knew it was all an act, the girl's stunning beauty still drew the attention of passersby. A woman with such looks and charm was always the center of attention wherever she went. Countless envious eyes fell upon Ryuuske, as Shiranui's acting was so convincing that anyone would think this gorgeous girl had given him her whole heart.
'Pfft—yeah, her whole heart is on , probably thinking of ways to bite to death!'
Ryuuske could tell Shiranui was actually quite prideful. After the way he had toyed with her, she was likely seething with hatred for him right now.
"Shiranui, let's go get that thing first."
Ryuuske emphasized his words, reminding Shiranui to focus on the task at hand—lest she actually drag him to a dessert shop. As for the hotel afterward? Ryuuske highly doubted it was genuine. If he really wanted to do anything, he might as well have just assaulted her earlier and left her for dead.
"Relaxxx, it's right up ahead!"
Seeing that Ryuuske wasn't taking the bait at all, Shiranui pouted slightly and had no choice but to lead him straight to their destination.
To be continued…
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