"Can I ask for specifics?"
Alexa was indeed quite curious at this moment.
"Sure. After all, I was the winner of last year's Indigo League. I think I have some fame on the internet over in Kanto," Damian replied modestly.
"Oh? Mr. Damian, you shouldn't be very old, right?"
Hearing this, Alexa's heart stirred. She thought about the success rate of using Damian's achievement as a gimmick.
After all, a winner of a regional tournament, especially the Indigo League, would indeed draw the curiosity of the people in Kalos.
"Yes. I am a trainer who just started my journey last year."
"Okay, I think I understand. Then, Mr. Damian, when do you have time for an interview?"
Alexa thought for a moment and asked Damian.
"How about tomorrow afternoon?"
Damian was someone who liked to sleep in. Unless there was serious business, he usually woke up after 10:00 AM.
Clearly, to Damian, this interview was not "serious business."
"Okay! Then I will come to visit you tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 PM."
Alexa confirmed the time.
"See you tomorrow then," Damian waved goodbye with a smile.
Alexa watched their figures get into the car. Why would Serena leave with Damian and the others? It seemed like they had a good relationship.
Forget it. She would have a chance to ask Serena later. Right now, the main thing was tomorrow's interview.
"I should go back and search for information about Damian," Alexa thought to herself.
After all, Damian said it himself: he was quite famous in Kanto. If she searched the Kanto internet after going back, she should be able to find some info.
"Mr. Damian, why did you accept Ms. Alexa's interview?"
On Damian's side, Platinum, who was sitting in the back seat, asked with great confusion.
In her view, this was not a very good idea. Team Rocket was still not very suitable for public exposure, right?
After all, many of Damian's actions were still not acceptable to people.
Specifically, her own incident in the past, and the way he threatened Diantha this morning.
"Why not?" Damian asked back with a smile.
"Platinum, our Team Rocket is a legitimate team now. It is also a legitimate business," Damian said lazily.
"Umm..."
Platinum found it hard to comment. Was it really "legitimate"?
"In any case, the evil Team Rocket of the past is dead. We have to turn our reputation around eventually."
"Otherwise, no matter where we go, people will point at us and curse at the 'evil Team Rocket.' This isn't what we want to see either."
Damian's reason was actually a bit forced, but any reason would do.
In reality, Damian did not care about Team Rocket's reputation. No matter how the outside world looked at Team Rocket, did it matter?
In any case, Damian would not change his way of doing things.
The reason he accepted the interview was mainly a sudden thought. He thought it would be quite fun.
Thinking about the people who knew him and the "constipated" looks on their faces when they saw that interview, it would be a huge joke.
"So that's how it is." Platinum realized. She felt Damian was right.
Now Platinum had calmly accepted her identity as a member of Team Rocket. If Team Rocket's reputation in the outside world could improve a bit, it would obviously be for the best.
Serena blinked. She felt it was impressive but didn't quite understand. She didn't know much about Team Rocket. Damian said Team Rocket was a villain team before, but she had no real concept of it.
But listening to the conversation between Damian and Platinum, it seemed like Team Rocket's reputation in Kanto was indeed very bad.
But it didn't matter. That was the old Team Rocket. Serena was not such a shallow person.
"By the way, Serena, have you decided which Ultra Beast you want?"
Damian asked Serena.
"Hmm... Mr. Damian, I want Blacephalon."
Serena stated her decision.
Blacephalon was a Fire and Ghost-type. It was an offensive type of Ultra Beast. Its Special Attack was extremely powerful, its Attack was also good, and its Speed was not slow.
However, due to the traits of Ultra Beasts, Blacephalon's HP and Defense were both quite poor.
"Blacephalon? That's good. It can be considered a strong addition to your team."
Damian nodded. For Serena's team, Blacephalon was indeed a very good choice.
It is worth mentioning here that Serena's starter Pokémon was Greninja, not Delphox like in the anime.
The typing of Blacephalon completely strengthened Serena's team.
"I will provide an Elite-level Blacephalon for you. This way you can save a lot of training time. But you have to capture it yourself first. Ultra Beasts have a strong wild nature."
Damian warned Serena.
Because Ultra Beasts themselves had very high power, many of them were very strong. But Damian believed Serena could handle it.
"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Damian."
Serena was indeed very surprised. An Elite-level Blacephalon, after she caught it and did some simple training to build rapport, she could use it directly as a main team member.
Damian was really too thoughtful.
"You're welcome. Work hard from now on. Just don't let down my expectations," Damian said with a smile.
He still had quite high expectations for Serena.
"Yes!" Serena's face turned serious.
Time quickly moved to late at night.
In Alexa's room, she had just finished a shower. Her long hair was tied up, and she was sitting at her computer desk.
"So, Sister, are you going to interview last year's Indigo League winner? Umm... this news isn't very explosive."
On the video call, a beautiful girl wearing a white nightgown was lying on a bed. She had a confused expression.
The lace neckline of her nightgown had slipped slightly, revealing far too much.
"You don't understand, Viola. This guy is definitely not ordinary."
Alexa clicked into a Kanto region website. Then she decisively started searching for information about Damian. A video immediately popped up.
And then...
"Hello everyone, I am Damian. Damian of Team Rocket."
Team Rocket?
Alexa was stunned. Team Rocket, that didn't sound right. And was this a broadcast?
Then Alexa finished listening to this video, which had no picture. No, it was very wrong.
Those words were so arrogant!
"Sister, I think... you can probably cancel this interview. Team Rocket is a villain team from Kanto!"
Because the video call was still open, Viola also heard the sound from the video. Her voice carried a bit of shock.
My goodness! Also, the Team Rocket incidents she searched for were completely terrifying!
Things like kidnapping and ransom, genetic experiments, stealing Pokémon from passersby, and so on. Also, just this year, Team Rocket had hijacked the S.S. Anne. That was a world-class cruise ship.
This was too exaggerated. It was something Viola didn't dare to imagine.
"This is too dangerous, Sister!"
"Don't be in a rush."
Alexa's heart was also beating faster and faster at this moment. She now understood why Diantha wanted her to leave quickly this morning.
Diantha clearly knew Damian's identity.
Alexa immediately searched for news related to Team Rocket. Sure enough, they were full of evil deeds.
However, Alexa noticed a very important point.
"Viola, you heard it just now, right? Damian is the current leader of Team Rocket. He said in the broadcast that he took over after getting rid of the original Team Rocket leader."
Alexa's eyes flashed with a hot light. She felt she was going to be successful!
"Sister, you don't still want to continue interviewing him, do you?" Viola's tone was full of disbelief. "You're crazy!!"
"I don't agree! This is really too dangerous, Sister!"
That was the leader of a villain team! Leaving aside the issue of Alexa's personal safety, could an interview with a villain team leader even be broadcast?
"Calm down, Viola. I also saw Diantha having contact with Damian this morning. Also, I found some information. Under Damian's leadership, the current Team Rocket has already changed its style. It is no longer the Team Rocket from before."
Alexa spoke to Viola very patiently.
"But..." Viola's brows were still tightly furrowed.
"Viola, you know, I have really waited a long time for an opportunity like this!" Alexa looked at some basic information about Damian on the computer screen.
"If the program interviewing Damian can be spread, I will definitely become very famous!"
Yes, this was a unique opportunity!
Although he wasn't very famous in Kalos, Damian was the boss of Team Rocket, the boss of the former villain team, Team Rocket!
Even if the local response to this interview in Kalos was average, Alexa was very confident. As long as this interview column was spread to Kanto, she would definitely explode in popularity!
"Viola, I must consider this. Is this the only chance in my life? I want to grab it!"
"I still think..." Viola's attitude was still not very optimistic.
"Trust me, Viola. I don't think Damian is such an evil man." Alexa comforted her sister's emotions.
This was an exclusive interview with the Team Rocket boss! Alexa definitely did not want to give it up.
Opportunity and risk always go together.
Moreover, in Alexa's view, the probability of risk this time was not large.
If Damian were really extremely dangerous, how could Diantha let Damian and the others wander around Lumiose City?
This also showed that Damian was at least "controllable"!
"Whether or not I can become successful depends on this one time!"
Alexa still had a bit of ambition. Although her sister Viola had now become one of the Kalos Gym Leaders, Viola's strength was actually quite average among Gym Leaders. Also, it was a Bug-type Gym.
There were still many people online who complained about Viola's strength.
It was mainly because Viola was beautiful and had a sunny, cheerful personality. That saved her reputation quite a bit.
But what was the use of that?
"Since you have decided this, Sister, then I will come to Lumiose City tomorrow and be with you! If anything unexpected happens, I can still protect you."
Seeing this, Viola did not say anything more. She spoke seriously.
She also knew Alexa's personality was like this. But since she couldn't be talked out of it, then she would protect her sister!
"You... okay then."
Alexa felt moved in her heart. She could only agree. She knew it was useless to refuse.
Everything was bet on tomorrow's interview!!
-------------------------
Want to get a head start on the story?
The story is now available up to Chapter 520 on Patreon.
I'll finish it by the end of this month, so if you want to support me, now's the time.