When Alex Carter found Ash, Misty had already healed Horsea's injuries and was playing with it by the sea.
Suddenly, a ship on the sea exploded, and the sailors on board jumped into the water to escape.
"What happened to that ship? Why did it suddenly explode?" Ash asked in confusion.
"Is this the time to be talking about such things? Hurry and save people! Let my Staryu, Goldeen, and Starmie go save those people on the ship," Misty said calmly.
"What are you still standing there for? Go find a boat and save those people!"
Alex had already driven a boat over and was taking Ash and the others to where the people had fallen into the water.
These crew members were lying on the boat, unable to move.
"What exactly happened? How could such a thing occur?" Ash asked anxiously.
"Quick, quickly inform the president!"
"I am the president, Grandma Flora."
"It was you who saved my employees, and I am so grateful to you," Grandma Flora said, addressing the group.
Alex and the others looked in shock at the president of this hotel. She was a woman who looked exactly like Granny June, but Grandma Flora was dressed much more luxuriously. Around her stood four handsome men wearing very little.
"Excuse me, haven't we met in Verdant Beach?" Ash asked in confusion.
"Don't you dare associate me with that eccentric person; that's my older cousin, Grandma June."
"I want to build a tourist resort here that surpasses Verdant Beach."
"So, that giant structure on the sea is part of it too?" Alex asked, pointing to the huge building on the distant sea outside the window.
"Of course! That's the biggest signature building! The super luxurious sea hotel, the Super Invincible Paradise Resort Grand Hotel!"
"That's the ace of aces; it's the honeymoon suite surrounded by the world's most beautiful coral reefs. But those annoying Tentacool always come and hinder my construction," Grandma Flora said angrily.
"But it's no wonder those employees were paralyzed; it turns out they were attacked by Tentacool," Brock said from the side.
"Exactly! It's all because of those Tentacool that all the tourists are going to Verdant Beach. Just thinking about those Tentacool makes me so angry."
"Why do such annoying things exist in the world? They're disgusting, you can't eat them, and they only hinder me from making money."
"You few, I think you're quite good, using Pokémon to save people. How about this, would you like to help me drive away the Tentacool?"
"Of course, I won't let you do it for free. You can eat the world's most luxurious dinner to your heart's content for one year. And how about a one million dollar bonus and a year's worth of hotel accommodation vouchers?" Grandma Flora chuckled slyly.
Ash immediately rushed forward but was stopped by the four handsome men.
"You have to drive away those Tentacool first," Grandma Flora said sinisterly.
Not to mention Ash, even Alex felt a slight stir. After all, it was one million of this world's currency. Even if he exchanged it through the system, it would not be so easy to get so much money.
After all, money is not everything, but without money, you can do nothing.
At this moment, Misty suddenly said angrily, "I refuse!" and then ran out of the hotel.
Alex and Ash hurried after her. "What's wrong, Misty? Why are you so angry?" Alex asked, looking at the pouting Misty walking ahead.
"That woman is simply infuriating! She actually spoke ill of Tentacool," Misty said exasperatedly.
"Tentacool are so cute." At this, Misty's face showed tenderness.
Ash looked at what Tentacool looked like on his Pokédex, and both Ash and Brock looked helpless.
"It seems everyone's aesthetic is different," Alex said with a smile. "Actually, I also think Tentacool are very cute."
"Right, right! Alex really knows his stuff, great minds think alike, hehe," Misty said, patting Alex's shoulder.
Perhaps it was because Alex was a born Villain, but he naturally had a soft spot for Poison-type, Dark-type, and fierce-looking Pokémon.
"Cute Tentacool attacking humans must have a reason behind it."
"Is that really true?" Ash said helplessly.
"You know what? Tentacool feel soft and very comfortable to touch! And their heads are red, they're called the rubies of the sea!" Misty said, lost in her own thoughts.
Alex and the others had black lines on their faces. "Who on earth says such things?" Ash asked.
"It's me, I said it," Misty glanced at Alex and the others.
"Sigh, whenever you talk about Water-type Pokémon, you completely change!" Ash said speechlessly.
"You can't understand that charm! Tentacool are so cute, and that Horsea is also so amazing, he has a talent for drawing! There's a lot of knowledge in Water-type Pokémon!"
At this moment, the town's loudspeaker suddenly blared.
"Everyone listen up! To defeat our dock's natural enemy, the Tentacool that hinder our construction, I am funding a call for heroes."
"I am always very generous in my dealings. For those who drive away those Tentacool for me, I will give them a one million bonus. I am a woman of my word."
"Those who want money, ah, no, those who want all of us to develop healthily and quickly and become better! Come to the dock now."
"What is she thinking? How could anyone be willing to help her for money? Are people that shallow?" Misty snorted.
However, the slap in the face came quickly. As soon as the loudspeaker finished, countless people rushed out towards the dock, shouting as they ran, "Drive away the Tentacool! I'll do it, I'll do it, I'll drive away the Tentacool!"
Alex secretly chuckled, "Is it finally coming, the giant Tentacruel."
By the time Alex and the others arrived at the dock, more than half of the city's population had already gathered. Just as Grandma Flora was about to give orders, a flower suddenly shot out and landed in front of her.
"Who goes there?" Grandma Flora said angrily.
"Since you asked so sincerely."
"I will mercifully tell you."
"To prevent the world from being destroyed."
"To protect the peace of the world."
"To carry out evil with love and truth."
"The cute and charming Villain character."
"I am Jessie."
"I am James."
"We are Team Rocket, soaring through the galaxy."
"White hole, a white tomorrow awaits us."
"That's right, Meowth."
"What reliable people," Grandma Flora said, pointing to Team Rocket.
"Huh? Aren't you from Verdant Beach...?" Team Rocket looked at Grandma Flora in confusion.
"Boom~" Before they could finish speaking, Grandma Flora blasted them away with a cannon.
"I told you she's my older cousin! If you get it wrong again, I'll hit you!" Grandma Flora said angrily.
"Who cares who you are? You've already hit us!" Jessie shouted angrily.
"She's the big money provider, Meowth," Meowth whispered from the side.
"Ah ha ha ha ha, my... my apologies, ha ha ha," Jessie quickly changed her expression, smiling obsequiously.
"Anyway, leave the task of defeating the Tentacool to us, Team Rocket. There will definitely be no problem," James said with a smile.
"Oh? Do you have a chance of winning?" Grandma Flora immediately perked up when she heard someone could drive away the Tentacool.
"Of course we do! We're experts at catching Tentacool," Jessie said fawningly.
"Alright, as long as you can drive away those Tentacool, one million will be yours," Grandma Flora said.
At this moment, Alex finally contacted the system.
"System, you're back? What happened before? Why couldn't I reach you?" Alex asked angrily.
"Reporting, Host, the system previously malfunctioned and entered a dormant state. Is there something urgent?" The system's voice was still cold.
"Is there anything in the point mall that Tentacool can't resist?" Alex also asked coldly.
"Yes. The system automatically recommends: Instant Flower Vinegar. As long as this item is poured into the sea, it will quickly spread and cause Tentacool to lose their combat ability."
"Good, that's it," Alex had Haunter secretly drop this item onto Team Rocket's ship.
Alex's idea was to let Team Rocket deal with the large number of Tentacool first, so that the Tentacool that lost their combat ability could provide some combat power for Haunter and the others. It had been a long time since they had absorbed Pokémon to increase their combat power. Haunter and the others should be able to devour them amidst the chaos without problems. This time, he also had to control the amount well, so they wouldn't lose control.
Alex thought of his flawless plan and couldn't help but smile... "Just get the money ready," Team Rocket said confidently.
"The sea has its own laws," Misty said with a worried expression.
Suddenly, Team Rocket's ship couldn't move.
"What's going on? Why did the ship suddenly stop?" James looked confused.
James and the others looked around the sea and found that the surface of the water was densely covered with Tentacool, surrounding their ship.
"It's Tentacool! So many Tentacool! Tentacool everywhere!" Jessie shrieked.
And at this moment, the flower vinegar that Alex had secretly placed on their ship fell into the sea.
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