The Cruelest and Scariest

Are we really meeting her here?

Yeah. Professor Sonia is from the Galar region, and she's done research on the Dynamax phenomenon.

That's why we'd like to ask her about what's going on, but...

we're worried that Team Rocket might overhear our conversations if we meet up with her in town.

I see. So that's why you chose such a secluded area deep in the woods.

Exactly. Will went to fetch the professor, so there shouldn't be any risk of her getting kidnapped along the way, either.

We also had Kris stay with Professor Bellis, so we know she'll be safe, too.

We won't make the same mistakes we did last time. This time, we're going to finish the job.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Professor Sonia!

We got lost a few times. It's dark around here, so everything looks the same!

Thanks for bringing her here, Will.

Did you bring the thing I asked you about, Professor?

Yup! I managed it somehow!

This machine is something I've been working on for a while now, but since you needed it, I was able to complete it in record time!

Ta-da! I call it the Dynamax Sync Pair Power Spot Detector!

What a tongue twister...

What does it do?

It detects spots where Galar particles are showing increased activity.

Er...in other words, it's able to find Pokémon that are on the verge of Dynamaxing!

Oh, really? So if we go the spot showing the most activity...

There's a good chance that's where the Team Rocket hideout is located?

Exactly!

That's amazing, Professor Sonia. I can't believe you put this together in such a short amount of time.

Hehe! It may look a bit rough around the edges, but I can assure you, it's got pinpoint accuracy!

OK, let's give it go, then. Where's the on switch?

You've made quite an annoying machine, I see.

Who's there?!

Our boss is busy running a grand experiment. We can't let you interfere with that.

I am Proton, an executive of Team Rocket. I won't let you flip that switch!

Oh my gosh, Proton! You're sooo cool!

I guess you were followed, Professor.

What? Me?

Well... I actually did notice that.

Really?!

But I felt it would be smarter if we dealt with it once we got back together with the group. He wasn't showing any signs of attacking at the time.

So this mighty Team Rocket executive just tailed you instead of facing you head on in battle? How spineless.

Excuse me, what'd you just say?! You'll be sorry once Proton gets serious and takes you out in a second!

We'll beat you to the ground and send you home in tears!

Sorry, but we're in a hurry.

I'll have to ask you to leave!

Hmph! Whatever, I still bought us some time.

I don't expect you to understand the grand mission our boss is going to accomplish, anyway.

Proton's a Team Rocket executive...and he wasn't just all talk.

Yeah. Team Rocket is definitely getting stronger again.

They're a dangerous bunch. I'll stay with Professor Sonia for extra protection, just in case.

OK. Then the rest of us should find their hideout before it's too late!