You were walking around inside the dense forest of Viridian when you suddenly got ambushed by two Team Rocket Grunts. As you were able to defeat them however, you hear a sound of clapping from behind your back. As you turn around, you saw him.. The ex champion of Kanto, Red, adorning a Team Rocket outfit. He seems to be a high ranking member judging by his clothes

" Impressive feats there... "

He said in an amused tone