Chapter 345: Ambush
Inside Chargestone Cave.
Under the guidance of the Galvantula leader.
Will and the others advanced rapidly through the intricate and dimly lit cave.
There were 15 people entering the cave; the rest stayed at the cave entrance for ambush and backup, in case they missed Team Plasma.
"Team Plasma again. Starting from the beginning of this year, this organization suddenly popped up and frequently made various moves; don't know how long they have developed secretly."
Officer Jenny clenched her fist, showing a headache.
In previous years, they had never heard of the existence of Team Plasma.
But this year, such a group suddenly popped up, with considerable power, often causing trouble for the Unova League.
"Mm, although it's my first time contacting this group, I heard about them before. Although this group hasn't recorded any serious injuries to humans so far, their means against Pokémon are very cruel; must be eradicated as soon as possible."
Miles observed the situation in the cave, looking for traces Team Plasma might have left, while nodding gently.
Will listened from the side but shook his head secretly.
Team Plasma indeed didn't rank high among many evil organizations (in terms of pure destructive power/chaos initially, compared to some).
But at least much stronger than those two extreme environmental protectors in Hoenn (Team Magma/Aqua) and that group of street thugs in Alola (Team Skull).
The current Team Plasma hides very well.
Ghetsis's brain is also very smart.
The entire Team Plasma is divided into "Black" and "White" components.
Black is specifically for causing trouble secretly everywhere, snatching Pokémon, stealing scientific research data, looting precious things, etc.
While White consists of people promoting "Pokémon Liberation" in major cities.
But to put it nicely, they are a charitable organization receiving loving donations from the general public to help liberate Pokémon.
This means the White branch can act recklessly, bewitching ordinary people to "liberate" Pokémon, providing research funds for Team Plasma.
Even if the Unova League knows this group is Team Plasma, as long as they don't admit it themselves, they can't arrest them.
Because what the White branch does isn't illegal.
This is Ghetsis's most brilliant move.
Separating Black and White; losing any branch wouldn't scrap Team Plasma directly, fully capable of continuing to plot big things.
Even.
Will had no doubt there were Team Plasma undercover agents inside the Unova League.
Under such circumstances.
Wanting to completely annihilate Team Plasma.
Is a very difficult thing.
At least the Unova League can't do it within ten or so years.
"Yes, they are very hateful! We have met them twice already!"
"Oh? What happened?"
"Once was in the Nacrene Museum..."
While advancing, the group listened to Cynthia recounting previous encounters with Team Plasma.
After walking another distance.
Will's ears twitched; he ran to the front and raised his hand to stop everyone!
"Riolu, what's wrong?"
Cynthia walked over and whispered.
Will didn't answer.
Although his Aura didn't sense anything wrong.
But his ears heard it.
He listened carefully to the wind blowing from the depths of the cave; the wind seemed to carry some strange sounds.
Others dared not speak for a moment, even slowing down their breathing.
Twenty seconds passed.
"There are Pokémon crying for help ahead."
Will finally made a judgment, speaking directly using Aura Power.
The sound in the wind was the wailing of Pokémon.
"Hmm, prepare for battle, disperse and move close to the wall."
Miles was stunned for a moment, then immediately ordered.
Although Will speaking suddenly shocked him a bit, considering this Riolu could use Aura Power to soothe the Galvantula leader, speaking didn't seem unacceptable.
Miles and Officer Jenny led six people each to stick close to both sides of the wall.
The internal space of Chargestone Cave was wide, with a tunnel height of nearly ten meters and a width of eight meters.
Plus sunlight couldn't reach inside the cave, only relying on the blue fluorescence on the surrounding charged stones for lighting.
So Miles and Officer Jenny leaning against the wall.
Really made it a bit hard to discover.
If they bumped into Team Plasma people at this time.
Then their gazes would notice Cynthia and Will standing in the middle of the road first, ignoring Miles and Officer Jenny's group sticking to the wall.
With Miles and Officer Jenny's reaction and experience, they could definitely take this opportunity to strike successfully and take them down quickly.
However.
They didn't encounter any danger in the next section of the road.
Instead, they found some severely injured wild Pokémon not far ahead.
"That is?"
Seeing unfamiliar Pokémon, Cynthia hurriedly took out her Pokédex, excitement in her eyes.
For trainers.
Seeing Pokémon never seen before is certainly a delightful thing.
Even many trainers travel just to encounter more Pokémon.
Even Ash, who eventually became the World Coronation Series Champion, still insisted on encountering more Pokémon.
"Boldore family, looks like they were attacked by Team Plasma."
Miles frowned and approached.
Looking at the Boldore and Roggenrola scattered around the cave, he had a headache for a moment.
There were many Boldore and Roggenrola, roughly estimated to be more than twenty.
But maybe because of special evolution conditions (trade).
There was no Gigalith in the cave.
Or maybe...
Gigalith and some powerful Boldore were captured by Team Plasma.
Given the special body structure of Rock-type Pokémon, their weight couldn't be light.
It was impossible for Miles to carry Boldore and the others out with this little manpower.
There were only two ways to deal with it...
One is using Poké Balls to take these Boldore and Roggenrola to the Pokémon Center.
The other is to let doctors from the Pokémon Center come for treatment.
In most cases, the League would adopt the second method to rescue wild Pokémon, trying not to let them enter human society to avoid stimulation.
"There are still Team Plasma people inside not dealt with; we can't call Nurse Joy here."
Officer Jenny said from the side.
"Mm, capture with Poké Balls, then send someone to take them to the Pokémon Center."
Miles nodded, but turned to look at Will first, "Riolu, can you please soothe them first? Explain the situation to them; I'm worried they won't enter Poké Balls obediently."
"Okay."
Will didn't waste words.
He used Aura Power to communicate with these Boldore and Roggenrola.
Then learned Team Plasma took away their boss and part of their clan.
"According to Boldore, the deepest part of the cave isn't far from our position, maybe just ahead..."
Will turned to explain the situation to Miles and the others.
Suddenly.
"ROAR!!"
A trembling roar came from the deepest part of the cave.
Along with it came vibration!
The entire Chargestone Cave was vibrating!
Thump after thump.
As if some behemoth was running deep in the cave.
The huge roar propagated in the enclosed cave; the commotion made everyone cover their ears in pain.
The Galvantula leader was scared weak in the legs, lying on the ground holding her head.
"It's that Druddigon! Team Plasma angered him!"
Will felt for the first time that sharp hearing wasn't entirely a good thing.
His ears endured greater pain than humans, even experiencing tinnitus and temporary deafness.
Will suddenly realized something.
He looked up.
Saw Cynthia and the others covering their ears, looking painful, obviously not recovered yet, not hearing what he said at all.
"Someone is approaching ahead! Those guys are running out!"
Will hurriedly used Aura Power to transmit voice to everyone's heart.
Although his ears couldn't hear those people's footsteps, that group entered his Aura perception range.
Voice reached directly to the heart.
Miles gritted his teeth, gesturing with his hand.
Meaning: Retreat!
Everyone ran out immediately without a word.
Although this was a good ambush opportunity, even a fool knew that group must be chased by the overlord of this Chargestone Cave, Druddigon.
They didn't want to bump into Druddigon.
Ambushing outside the cave was safer.
Because of Galvantula leading the way, they only took a quarter of an hour to get out of the cave.
"Prepare to ambush!"
Miles ran out of breath but still shouted immediately.
Instantly, the police officers guarding the entrance took out their Pokémon one after another, ready to attack at any time.
Another seven or eight minutes passed.
Voices full of fear and panic came from inside the cave.
"Ah!!"
"Help!"
"Those idiots collecting intelligence, couldn't they see such a big Druddigon?!"
"Almost there, almost out!"
"It's light!"
Accompanied by continuous hurried footsteps.
More than a dozen people in white uniforms ran out of the cave entrance after a dozen seconds.
"As expected, Team Plasma!"
Cynthia stood up and shouted.
She remembered the uniforms of this Team Plasma group deeply in her mind.
Two incidents in Nacrene Museum and Relic Castle; if not for Meloetta, her Riolu would have been snatched by this group!
How could Cynthia not remember Team Plasma's uniforms, how could she not hate these guys.
"Attack!"
Hearing this, Miles had no scruples anymore, waving his hand.
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!"
"Serperior, Energy Ball (or Seed Bomb)!"
"Emboar, Fire Spin!"
"Samurott, Water Pulse!"
A group of police officers let their most trusted partners launch attacks one after another.
Even the Galvantula and Joltik hiding next door contributed their part.
Before the Team Plasma people could cheer and breathe fresh air, they were hit in the face by dozens of moves.
BOOM!
With an explosion sound.
More than a dozen Team Plasma people all lay on the ground.
But the commotion inside the cave hadn't stopped; the terrifying heavy footsteps were getting closer.
The boss of Chargestone Cave is coming out.
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