A Suspicious Deal

Ouch, ouch!

Please, no need to be so rough!

Shut up! We're not even pulling that hard!

C'mon! Stop dragging your feet!

Well, well...

What business would a merchant like you have with us?

Well, actually, I was hoping to propose a small deal.

Gehehe, seriously? What, you wanna sell us potions or something?

We find you snooping around our top-secret sector, yet you wish to strike a deal?

Why don't you just confess and tell us what you were going to steal.

I wasn't doing anything! I was just lost and didn't know the area was important.

Still playing innocent, are you?

I don't believe a word of it. There's no way to know what he's up to.

Please give the order, boss. I, Proton, will take care of him.

Please, have mercy! Hear me out!

I'm sure I know a thing or two that might interest you!

For example...

intel on how to use sync stones ultimate!

You must be finding it hard to analyze them, given your strained relationship with the person in charge of Pasio.

However, I may be able to provide you information.

What do you think? Not a bad offer?

...Fine.

Tell me more.

(Hmm?)

(Something tells me he's not just peddling his wares...)

What? Volo was talking with Team Rocket?!

Yeah. It seemed like he was just selling Team Rocket his wares.

And although that's frowned upon, it's not necessarily bad.

But for some reason, my International Police officer intuition tells me something's up.

... ... ...

I've decided to keep a close eye on him.

So...the International Police will officially be monitoring him?

Yup. We don't have any concrete evidence, though, so we'll have to be discreet.

I see...

Volo may not look it, but I hear he's the wary type. He might shake me if I try to tail him.

My boss is also taking action, but you should still be careful, Paulo.

Understood.

(This is gonna put Rei in a tough spot.)

And so...

Looker and the other International Police are gonna mark Volo.

At this rate, they might uncover his plans to get his hands on Arceus.

It'll be hard to keep that a secret much longer.

Oh...

Volo was definitely in contact with Team Rocket.

If he's starting to make big moves, this could be your chance to change his mind, Rei.

True...

Rei, I won't let this opportunity escape me.

This time, I'll be the victor! I'll wield the power of Arceus!

I was hoping to brainstorm more solutions, but it seems we won't have time.

Thanks for telling me right away, Paulo.

(Volo...)

(What's he trying to do, getting in touch with Team Rocket?)

(I'm stumped, but maybe...)

Paulo... Could I ask you one last favor?

Sure, I'll help however I can.

Would you mind coming with me...

to meet with Cyrus?