"So, where should we go in?" Sabrina asked calmly.
Xia You looked up at the surveillance cameras around the Silph Co. Building, then glanced around and pointed to another commercial office building next to it.
"This building is only half the height of the Silph Co. Building. If we can enter the Silph Co. Building from its rooftop, we can avoid the Team Rocket members on the lower floors."
Sabrina didn't object. She followed Xia You, crossed the street, blended in with a group of office workers, and entered the office building.
The two took the elevator to the top floor. At the stairwell leading to the upper floors, Sabrina used her Psychic ability to twist the doorknob off, allowing them to smoothly reach the rooftop.
It seemed Psychic was truly a powerful and convenient ability!
A cool breeze blew over Xia You. He stood at the edge of the railing and looked forward.
On the street, the endless stream of vehicles had become tiny, and the Silph Co. Building opposite them was still a considerable distance away.
"What? Are you scared?" Sabrina asked softly.
"Not scared, just a little shaky in the legs…" Xia You didn't pretend to be strong and admitted frankly. "But at a time like this, there's no way to back down."
With that, his gaze searched the opposite building and quickly found a broken window, damaged during Team Rocket's invasion.
It was a well-lit French window, but it was already shattered. The room behind the window was an office, now empty due to the commotion.
"Let's go in through there!"
Seeing Sabrina nod slightly, Xia You gestured to Kirlia. Kirlia came to Xia You's side and wrapped her arms around his waist.
Teleport activated.
The next second, Xia You disappeared, and when he and Kirlia reappeared, they were already standing inside that office.
He looked back at Sabrina, just in time to see her body float directly from the opposite rooftop, without any wind.
Well, you have Psychic—you're amazing!
Once the two reunited, Xia You quietly called out, "Gastly."
Gastly's body floated out of his shadow.
"What is it?"
But before Xia You could speak, Sabrina, surprisingly, covered her mouth in astonishment.
"It can talk?!"
"What's so strange about that?!" Gastly glanced at Sabrina. "It's just human language. Little girl, you haven't seen enough of the world!"
"Alright, stop chattering," Xia You said. "Let's go scout the area quickly and pinpoint Team Rocket's positions."
Watching Gastly pass through the wall, Sabrina turned back to Xia You, as if seeing him anew.
"A Pokémon Trainer, International Police, a talking Gastly… I didn't expect you, at an age similar to mine, to have experienced so much."
"That's nothing compared to you." Despite the perilous environment, Xia You's mood wasn't particularly tense. "Not only do you have Psychic, but you also became a Gym Leader. You're the one truly to be envied."
Perhaps she had heard too many compliments, as Sabrina didn't pay much attention and instead asked, "Do you know what Team Rocket's objective is?"
Xia You shrugged, indicating he didn't know.
He couldn't quite remember the details about Silph Co. from the game because too much time had passed, but he was sure it had something to do with the company's president.
At that moment, he took out his phone and checked it. As expected, just like on the St. Anne, the signal was completely blocked.
It wasn't long before Gastly returned.
"Most of Team Rocket's members are concentrated in the lower and upper sections, with very few in the middle."
"What about the staff in the building?"
Gastly said, "They've all been gathered into a few rooms and are being guarded separately. I don't think Team Rocket intends to harm them, so they're still safe for now."
"What do you plan to do next?" Sabrina asked.
"With so many people, we definitely can't rescue all of them," Xia You thought for a moment. "I think we should find the president's office and rescue the president. As long as we ensure his safe departure, no matter what Team Rocket does, their plan will fail."
Sabrina nodded. "That sounds very dangerous, but don't worry. Since I accepted the commission, I'll definitely assist you."
"Those words really put one at ease."
Taking a deep breath, Xia You peered into the hallway, then quickly pulled back.
"There's a camera right in front of us. If we go out like this, we'll definitely be seen. We must deal with the surveillance before leaving!"
Saying that, Xia You turned to Gastly.
"Next, let's split up. You go to the monitoring room first. See if you can disable the entire system, then meet us on the top floor!"
"Heheheh." Gastly grinned. "Leave it to me. Destruction is my favorite and most specialized thing to do!"
With that, its figure dissipated within the room.
Silph Co. Building – First-Floor Monitoring Room
At that moment, two Team Rocket members were intently staring at the monitors, afraid of missing any information.
Before today's operation, both their Big Boss and their superior Rocket Executive had ordered everyone to remain on high alert and not relax for a moment.
As ordinary members with grand ideals and ambitions, they naturally executed this order perfectly.
Although it was an evil organization that often did bad things, Team Rocket's internal treatment was actually excellent.
Not only were they large-scale, owning many cross-regional listed companies, but they also provided comprehensive social welfare, paid salaries on time, and offered resources such as equipment and Pokémon. They frequently held fellowship meetings, tea parties, and motivational meetings, which was why their cohesion was so strong.
A frivolous male voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie.
"Hey, hey, how's the situation over there?"
"Reporting, Mr. Lance!" one of the Team Rocket members said respectfully. "No abnormalities found on the exterior of the building!"
The walkie-talkie asked again, "What about inside the building?"
The Team Rocket member's gaze swept across all the monitor screens.
"No abnormalities found on any floors either!"
"Very good." The frivolous male voice praised them a few times, then instructed, "Stay vigilant. If there's any problem, report it immediately!"
"Yes!"
Putting the walkie-talkie aside, the member wiped the sweat from his forehead and chuckled to himself.
"Ugh… no matter how many times I talk to these Rocket Executives, my heart still pounds every time."
However, after a long while, he didn't hear his companion respond.
Surprised, he turned around and saw the other member lying on the control panel, motionless, seemingly asleep.
"I say, what kind of joke are you playing?!" He stood up and walked over, pushing him hard. "You dare to sleep at a time like this? You've got some nerve!"