The only Black Market operations Rocket could allow in Hoenn were those sanctioned by the organization themselves. This new sect that had grown like a tumor in the heart of Petalburg was an affront to the syndicate's growing influence within the region.

It was far from their bastion of power in Sootopolis, with not even a Rocket-aligned gym leader or high-appointed official staking claim in the city, so it had escaped notice until now.

Now, they were tasked with wiping it out.

Rowan Wrynn wouldn't have been Gavin's first choice of partner among Rocket's Beasts. Not because his brother was incompetent — he had, in fact, proven himself a capable battler on the battleground of Sootopolis. Yet killing a Pokemon was one thing, had proven enough of a burden on the conscience, but what might happen if Rowan were forced to kill a person?

Gavin's expression is grim when he meets him on the city's outskirts.

"You got the mission briefing?"

Stop their operation at any cost.