Ice

"Professor Rope, we meet again. I, missed you so much..."

A sultry voice came from the shadows accompanied by the clatter of heels hitting the ground.

Rope scratched his head as fire flickered from Charmander's mouth on the rock apparently poised to strike.

"I didn't think that you would come down here? Was your purpose the contents of this cave as well? I'm afraid I'm going to have to disappoint you." Rope pointed to the incapacitated Muk not far away, "There's only this big guy here, and this one's a silver lining."

The other guy didn't respond, just came Rope's way. Soon a pretty face with a Froslass mask appeared in front of the car.

Rope said helplessly, "Ms. Mizushin, if you want to wear a disguise, at least change your clothes. Just wearing a mask, aren't you underestimating my ability to tell the difference?"

Mizushin's tone was tinged with laughter, "I don't want to hide my face in front of you, Professor! It's just that this is the organization's rule, so if I don't follow it, I'll be punished if I'm found out."

Saying that, she made a weak expression, thanks to the half-covered mask, Rope could see her delicate and weak expression like a daisy in the rain.

Soft, weak, pathetic, any man who saw it would have trouble suppressing the idea of protecting her.

But Rope didn't, not that he didn't have feelings for Mizushin. For one thing, Mizushin's face value is absolutely reliable. But for one, Mizushin's thoughts about Rope were definitely impure. Whatever it is that Rope wants, Rope won't give it. Secondly, the organization wearing the mask, sounds damn familiar...

"Do you know Rai and Denki, and a guy named Kai?"

Rope asked in an unchanged tone.

"Oh~ You've actually come into contact with our organization... that makes it difficult for me. After all, it's reasonable to say that unrelated people who have touched our organization are the ones who have to die."

Mizushin, or 'Ice''s tone was as charming as ever. But the words that came out of her mouth really sent a chill down the spine.

Luckily, Rope didn't show any fear at all as he laughed and said, "No way~ Rai Denki and I are brothers of opposite sexes, and dearly beloved friends!"

[You'll have to pay extra to take them out~]

Rope thought so, but of course, now that he was in the other world, he couldn't even find someone to pick up the stunt. It could be said to be one of life's great regrets.

Ice smiled daintily, "I don't think that's what happened! I'm afraid it's because they tried to kill you and ended up being punked by you. I have to be careful when mentioning it like that, after all... what should I do in case you pit me as a weak woman!"

Rope only felt a wave of nausea now.

He didn't hate it when girls pretended to be weak. It was nice, and it was only true mutual love when both parties felt wanted.

But behavior like Ice's that constantly showed weakness in front of him, like how weak she was really made Rope feel sick.

Honestly, this shouldn't have been so much of a problem a few months ago.

Maybe it's because he's seen a woman like Cynthia, who's so strong and self-reliant, but not arrogant, that he finds such a pampered woman repulsive.

There were degrees of pampering, and at least Rope didn't eat it up too much.

"I don't mean to trick you, Miss Mizushin, but... are you trying to trick me a little bit?"

Rope laughed softly before another Pokéball at his waist flashed and a Growlithe leapt out before a shot of Ember was sprayed towards an empty space.

A soft chuckle came from the void as a green shield lit up, the Ember was blocked, and a Froslass appeared in front of everyone. It smiled softly towards Rope and then floated back to Ice's side.

Growlithe bared his teeth and stared at Ice with a menacing glint in his eyes. And Charmander bounced off the rock, then stood next to Rope and joined Growlithe in staring at Ice.

As for why there is no protection for Rope...

Neither of it can beat Rope...

It was awkward.

Rope didn't move and touched Entei's Pokéball, which was trembling, with his hand, signaling Entei to stay calm, it wasn't yet time for him to make his appearance.

Ice looked at the two Pokémon that were protecting Rope left and right, and asked with a smile, ''It seems that you, Professor Rope, have some special nurturing methods for Fire-type Pokémon. Obviously it's still just two initial stage Pokémon, since they can use such powerful flames. Can you tell the little lady about your techniques?"

Rope rolled his eyes, "Are you kidding? I'll tell you my secret technique?"

[It's useless to tell you, there's one thing missing from you than me...]

Rope thought so rather maliciously.

"If you give me the secret technique, I have nothing to offer but my body."

As she said this, a blush rose on Ice's face in just the right way.

Rope's tiger's body shook, thinking, "Does this woman want to use her shortcomings to attack my strengths so badly?

He returned to his senses, cleared his throat, and then said seriously, ''Mizushin girl don't say that. I'm a decent person, I definitely won't use this kind of semi-coercive method to get you, such a you, after getting it, is just a shell without a soul. What I want, is wholehearted love."

Ice seemed to get even more shy when she heard this.

She couldn't wait to bury her head into her chest and whispered, "Aye, Professor! You, you must make people say it so clearly?"

Watching her squirming movements, the corner of Rope's mouth twitched slightly, no way, he was about to lose the act. This woman was just too disgusting.

He really didn't want to condescend...

"Ember!"

So he ordered straight away.

Got enough information, what's left, take this woman alive and torture her.

Rope's eyes flashed with a hint of sternness, he already knew that this woman probably didn't have her own information, which meant that the League's top management, at least the ones who had participated in the "big event" at that time, shouldn't have any problems.

And this information was still enough!

"Froslass, Icy Wind!"

Froslass turned her body gracefully in the air, and a cold, biting air current blew over. and the two pillars of fire canceled each other out.

Rope immediately commanded, "Charmander, Scratch, Growlithe, Fire Fang!"

As soon as the words fell, Charmander and Growlithe rushed out in unison, one staring at Froslass while the other charged towards Ice.

This was a wild fight, so there didn't seem to be anything wrong with attacking the opposing trainer.

After all, there is no need to talk about chivalry when dealing with such evil ways!

If you're able to, you can just come and have Pokémon attack Rope!

It's not like Rope minds...