To have struggled so hard to get here, only for it to end up being for nothing.
No one cares about a loser, and that's especially true in Team Rocket.
The law of the jungle will always be the main theme in these villainous worlds.
Raj, step by step, led his Haunter toward Apollo under the gaze of everyone present.
"Kid, you're very good. From today onward, you are a Team Rocket Executive. The higher-ups will grant you authority, and as an Executive you can also choose your subordinates. Who you pick is up to you, whether you recruit them yourself or through official channels, the decision is yours. Of course, if you don't want to recruit anyone, that's fine too."
Apollo spoke with a smile.
"This is your reward, take it. It's a good deal for you, kid. This Mega Bracelet and this Mega Stone are hard to come by, and this one happens to be Gengarite. It will be perfect for when your Haunter evolves."
Apollo handed the items to Raj with a satisfied expression.
"Take good care of it. As an Executive, your current strength is still barely enough. Work hard to improve your strength, young man."
Apollo encouraged him with a straight face as his eyes casually swept over the few people below.
"Someone will distribute your rewards, so you can all disperse. As for those who didn't win, train yourselves well. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
"That's it, we're dispersing?"
Raj's heart stirred, but he didn't say anything.
Since he had already secured first place, it was time to leave, and there was also another problem he needed to deal with.
Raj adjusted his hat, which had shifted during the intense battle, and felt many greedy gazes on his back. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"Don't you dare scheme against me, you bunch of trash."
Raj sneered mockingly, and the people behind him really didn't dare provoke him.
Afterward, Raj walked toward the Venomoth that had transported him there. This transfer was random, and Raj didn't know where he had been sent, only that the surroundings were extremely prosperous, most likely somewhere inside a large city.
Evidently, everyone's transfer location was different, which was unavoidable because the infighting within Team Rocket was far too severe. To protect potential talents, the higher-ups had put in a lot of effort.
"Sure enough, the teleportation ability of humans with strong Psychic powers is more reliable."
Raj shook his head helplessly and first went to the Pokémon Center to restore his Pokémon's stamina, as they were all quite injured. If the delay was too long, it might not be good.
Afterward, Raj found a rooftop on a tall building and took a short break.
He was about to open his communicator to contact Ash and the others. After so long, he wondered how worried they must be. Heh, he wondered what they would think when they found out he was a Team Rocket Executive.
Just then, the video call on his communicator suddenly rang.
"Huh? Who would be contacting me at this time? I remember I forgot to give Ash and the others my contact number."
Raj casually tapped to accept the call. A middle-aged man appeared on the screen wearing a suit with slicked-back hair.
"Good evening, my newly appointed Executive."
A slightly hoarse yet magnetic voice came through. Raj looked at the image on the communicator with great shock.
"Giovanni!?"
For Team Rocket members, he was an idol to low-level employees and ordinary Cadres. Although Raj's father Kenji worked behind the scenes, Giovanni still played an extremely important role.
Kenji and Giovanni, one in the open and one in the shadows, had managed to elevate Team Rocket from a declining organization into a world-class dark force, which proved that he was by no means an incapable person.
"I am Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket. Given your unique nature, I have a special mission for you."
Giovanni looked at Raj with a serious expression, took a puff from his cigar, and slowly explained the mission.
"The higher-ups, including Apollo, must have already told you. From now on, you are my direct Executive and not subject to anyone else's control. You are very free. However, the missions will also be very serious. In the future, I will have you participate in Team Rocket's core battles. One day, you will become a trump card for Team Rocket."
Giovanni spoke solemnly.
"But your current strength is not strong enough, so you must strive to win the Kanto Region League Champion title. Only then will you have sufficient strength."
The Kanto Region League Champion, huh? My dad said the same thing. I always thought they were enemies, but now it seems that's not the case. It's as if they are jointly resisting something, and this force they are resisting will be incredibly powerful.
Raj stroked his chin as he thought and then nodded.
At that time, there wouldn't just be a few people like in the Team Rocket Rookie Tournament. It would be a gathering of countless superior youths from across the Kanto Region.
Among them would be those who failed in the previous League Tournament and were making a comeback, while others would be newcomers who had recently risen. Even more importantly, there might be Trainers traveling from other regions who would also participate.
That would be a true gathering of powerhouses. If he remembered correctly, Ash couldn't even make it to the finals in many anime series, which showed how difficult it was.
Ah, that would be a true clash of geniuses. Even Raj wasn't entirely confident he could break through.
Now Giovanni and his dad were both simultaneously demanding that he win the League Tournament Champion title, and they were talking about it as if it were a game, which was outrageous.
Raj really wanted to spray him with soda, give him a look of disdain, and finally yell at him sternly, "Are you f***ing kidding me?"
However, these could only be fantasies.
"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
"There's no need for guarantees."
Giovanni waved his hand and said, "I have high hopes for you, but you don't need to feel pressured. Just do your best. All right, go handle your own matters."
"Wait, I still have some other things to say."
Raj hurriedly stopped Giovanni.
"What is it?"
Giovanni still spoke calmly.
"Do you happen to know a person named Faba?"
Raj frowned slightly as he asked.
"Him? How do you know this person?"
Giovanni's expression visibly changed when he heard the name and became serious.
"To be honest, before this rookie competition began, Faba approached me and threatened me with some excuses, telling me to hand over the prize to him after I won the championship."
Raj looked displeased.
"Such a thing happened? You don't need to worry about that person. I will send someone to deal with him. You just focus on your own affairs and remember to improve your strength."
Giovanni finished his arrangements and then hung up the call.
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