chsdbacks Chapter 191 The Flying Cricket King and the Bug-type Gym Leader!
Chapter 191 The Flying Cricket King and the Bug-type Gym Leader!
Chapter 191 The Flying Cricket King and the Bug-type Gym Leader!
Bai Zhou half-raised his eyes.
His indifferent gaze swept over Yulongdu and Sakaki.
The two felt as if something invisible was pressing down on them, their bodies suddenly felt heavy, and their breathing rhythm was instantly disrupted, becoming somewhat difficult.
The anger that had just begun to rise between them was interrupted by this sudden change, turning into indescribable shock and disbelief!
Having known Bai Zhou for so long, they had never seen or even imagined that he would have this side to him!
This was completely different from the White Boat they remembered; it was like the two sides of black and white!
This aura was evil, cold, and profound.
It even carried an almost terrifying pressure!
Even Daigo, who was preparing to act, forgot about summoning Metagross.
The hand holding the coffee cup froze in mid-air, the pupils contracted slightly, and the person stared in surprise at Bai Zhou, who was exuding an aura of power.
he...-
Did they really have this hidden side?
A subtle worry crept into Daigo's heart.
In his memory, Bai Zhou was handsome, sunny, knowledgeable, and gentle and polite.
Aside from occasionally slacking off at work, he is practically a perfect positive role model, an outstanding young man standing in the light.
But what was that oppressive feeling just now?
Could it be that beneath his seemingly carefree past lies some untold story?
Just as they were in a state of shock.
The force of Bai Zhou's hands, which were resting on Yu Longdu and Sakaki's wrists, increased rather than decreased.
With an undeniable and overwhelming force, it forcefully removed their hands from their original positions as they tried to reach for the Poké Ball!
"I invited you here to solve problems together, not to create them—"
Bai Zhou's indifferent voice rang out, not loud.
This caused both Wataru and Sakaki to look rather unpleasant, not because of anger, but because of a sense of shame that had been awakened.
They realized that their actions, driven by old grudges, had indeed gone too far.
In any case, they are now at least nominally on the same side, comrades with the same goal.
Moreover, one of them is the league champion of Kanto, and the other is the underground king of Kanto, who are, in a sense, the highest leaders of both the underworld and the legitimate world in the Kanto region.
They were willing to fight over such an old grudge on such an important occasion, completely disregarding the others present.
That's really beneath one's dignity; how is that any different from a local thug?
"It was my fault for not explaining Sakaki's identity to you beforehand, A-Wu. I can apologize to you personally, and I can even owe you a favor for it."
Bai Zhou released the hands that were restraining the two of them, his tone calm.
"However, if you really have nowhere to vent your anger and have too much energy, I don't mind taking some time to be your sparring partner."
Yulongdu and Sakaki exchanged a glance unconsciously.
Surprisingly, they saw the same emotion in each other's eyes.
It wasn't anger, but a sense of understanding after the initial shock, or even a faint hint of delight.
They slowly lowered their hands, sat back down in their seats, and fell silent.
The oppressive feeling they experienced just now made them clearly aware of it.
The seemingly lazy young man before them, the familiar white boat in their memories, has always concealed far too much.
They thought they knew him quite well, but in reality, none of them ever truly understood him.
And that's exactly what they need right now!
As the true organizer and core controller of the "Rainbow Rocket Team," which aims to protect the light.
The more Bai Zhou displayed this unimaginable, almost inhuman ability and majesty, the more at peace they felt.
They all clearly understood the importance of Bai Zhou demonstrating his abilities.
This means that no matter what disagreements or problems arise within the organization in the future, he can remain the same as before.
We must stand up with absolute strength and will to correct things in a timely manner and ensure that this great ship always sails on the right course.
Instead of indulging themselves and their organization like Rainbow Board Wood, getting trapped in the swamp of desire and ambition, unable to extricate themselves.
"Just consider it doing me a favor—"
Bai Zhou rubbed his stiff cheeks, and the suffocating, cold, and evil oppressive aura emanating from him receded like the tide.
His tone softened again, tinged with obvious helplessness, as he added to the two of them:
"How about we coexist peacefully for now?"
Phew, I misunderstood you before, little classmate. A sense of oppression is not the most useless characteristic!
The Flying Elite Four member and the Bug-type Gym Leader!
They think they can turn the world upside down?!
Lately, Rayquaza has been doing nothing but eating and sleeping, and it's getting quite heavy hanging around my neck, so it's time to take it out and practice some more.
Thinking of this, Bai Zhou couldn't help but reach out and flick the head of the Lie Kong Zuo, which was disguised as jewelry around its neck.
"???"
Rayquaza: Please turn on your microphone to communicate!
"snort!"
Yu Longdu snorted coldly, flicked his cloak, and strode out of the conference room without looking back, heading towards the left corridor, his figure quickly disappearing.
Bai Zhou looked in his direction and muttered something in an annoyed tone.
"Feed—your room is on the right—"
In the corridor outside the door, Yu Longdu's body stiffened and he stopped in place for a few seconds before turning around somewhat awkwardly.
With a blank expression, I walked through the conference room door again and headed towards the right-hand corridor.
Sakaki didn't say much. He gave Shirashu a deep look, his gaze complex, and nodded to indicate that he understood.
He then calmly stood up, walked out of the conference room, and prepared to return to his room.
In the conference room, only Shirazuchi and Daigo, who had just put down his coffee cup, remained.
"Well, today's operational meeting is completely ruined."
Bai Zhou sighed, slumped back into the sofa, and muttered a helpless complaint.
He also glared at Daigo, who was trying to laugh and whose shoulders were trembling slightly.
Daigo had never met Giovanni in person before, and although he had heard about Team Rocket's past misdeeds, he didn't have a good impression of them.
However, unlike the Dragon Crossing, it does not involve direct and intense righteous indignation arising from personal confrontation and ideological conflict.
As one of the core members who also accepted Bai Zhou's invitation to join this special organization.
At this moment, he was viewing the conflict more from the perspective of a relatively detached bystander and a future partner.
This incident sparked his intense interest in Bai Zhou's past.
He was eager to understand what kind of legendary, even unbelievable, experiences could have shaped Bai Zhou into a person who could switch freely between two completely opposite temperaments, like light and shadow.
"Alright, that's the end of the show. I'm going to get some rest now."
Daigo stood up, straightened his bow tie, and regained his usual elegance and composure.
He walked to the door, then, as if suddenly remembering something, turned back to Bai Zhou and said:
"Oh, by the way, Olivia just messaged me saying she's waiting for you at the Pokémon trading card promotion department downstairs. It seems she has something important to report to you in person."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou's expression instantly collapsed, and he let out a mournful cry.
"Oh no! I was just thinking of going back to sleep and relaxing my exhausted mind—I don't want to work overtime!"
The Pokémon trading card promotion department, at the entrance of the conference room.
Bai Zhou quietly pushed the door open a crack and peered into the room.
Olive was standing at the podium, her posture upright, meticulously explaining the PPT content on the projection screen to the team members sitting below.
Her voice was steady and clear, and her logic was rigorous. Even through the door, one could feel her focus and efficiency.
Bai Zhou nodded in satisfaction, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.
No wonder she's an exceptionally good horse or ox—oops! She's an exceptionally good secretary!
Decided!
Considering how hard she works, I'll reward myself with an extra hour of slacking off today!
Bai Zhou closed the door gently with a satisfied smile, as if he had made some remarkable and important decision.
He then walked to the rest area set up for employees in the adjacent corridor and sank into the soft sofa.
He also casually pulled the dozing Gengar out of the shadows at his feet and placed it beside him.
Then, he took out his specially modified Pokédex and winked at the still somewhat confused Gengar.
"Gengar, log in!"
"Feed me!"
Gengar instantly snapped to attention, its chubby little hand suddenly rising to its eyebrows in a comically non-standard salute, while trying its best to appear serious.
It deftly pulled out another Pokédex from its belly, which connected to another dimension, skillfully turned it on, and logged into the Pokémon game interface.
This is definitely not laziness!
As a responsible trainer, regularly checking a Pokémon's move mastery and tactical understanding is an essential part of the process!
Yes, that's it, a perfectly legitimate reason!
Fifteen minutes later.
"I've obtained the Tokiwa Badge."
Bai Zhou looked at the dialog box that popped up on the encyclopedia screen and commented in a slightly critical tone:
"Damn, the purity of the sample is still too low. It lacks challenge. I need to have the testing team take a look at the data and see if they can increase the purity."
He was completely unaware that his save file was in easy mode. His gaze fell on the character with the ID "Xiaobai" on the screen, and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"Alright, Gengar, get ready! Next up—the final championship challenge!"
Just as Bai Zhou was rubbing his hands together, excitedly pulling Gengar along, ready to charge into the Pokémon League and take the champion's throne in one fell swoop.
A calm, even flat voice, yet one that sent a chill down his spine, came silently from beside him.
"Lord Shirafusa, before you become the 'Kanto Champion'—would you mind taking a moment to hear my detailed plan for the follow-up promotion of the 'Pokémon trading cards'?"
Caught off guard, Bai Zhou was startled by the sound and almost dropped the illustrated guide in his hand.
He turned his head irritably and looked at Olive, who had silently appeared beside the sofa like a ghost.
Bai Zhou was about to speak, but seeing Olive's expressionless poker face, his momentum faltered and he swallowed his words.
But then I thought about it again.
Wait a minute! I'm the boss of The Pokémon Company! The one who makes all the decisions!
Instantly, he felt himself becoming tough again!
"Well, well..."
He cleared his throat, trying to regain the authority that belonged to the boss.
"No rush, it's just a game, relax and balance work and rest."
"Oh? I see."
Olive listened quietly, her voice remaining steady.
"However, I remember that I have two more meetings to attend and chair later regarding channel promotion and offline activities. Of course, it would be best if you, Lord Bai Zhou, were willing to chair these meetings yourself."
Her words sounded incredibly respectful, but the underlying message of "you decide" was practically tangible.
Bai Zhou: ".."
Damn it! I've been outmaneuvered!
Olive stood quietly to the side, saying nothing more, her eyes, devoid of any emotion, fixed on Bai Zhou.
"—Um, what I mean is..."
Bai Zhou's aura crumbled at a visible speed. He awkwardly squeezed into the sofa, then patted the empty space next to him, and his tone became amiable.
"Don't rush into the game. Come on, Olive, sit down and tell me. I'll listen carefully to your report."
"Um."
Olive responded very softly, without any hesitation or refusal, and neatly followed Bai Zhou's words, sitting directly in the empty seat next to him.
She opened the folder she had been holding, took out the meticulously organized documents inside, and handed them to Bai Zhou with both hands.
After Bai Zhou took the document and began to browse through it, she then cooperated by reading the contents of the document and simultaneously giving an oral report, speaking at a moderate pace and in a clear and organized manner.
"The promotional work for 'Pokémon Trading Cards' is now in its final stages. In order to maximize market attention and expand the user base at the initial launch, the marketing department, after multiple rounds of discussions, has proposed a core plan: we hope you can personally conduct a live stream themed around Pokémon Trading Cards."
She paused deliberately at this point to observe Bai Zhou's reaction.
Seeing that he did not immediately object, she continued to speak fluently.
"During the live stream, you can explain the game rules, core mechanics, tactics, and collectible value of the cards in a simple and easy-to-understand way through actual card battle demonstrations. This intuitive format can effectively help potential consumers quickly understand and generate interest."
"To maximize impact, we suggest this live stream take the form of online battles. Our initial plan is to invite legendary Pokémon trainers Red and Blue as your battle guests. Leveraging their immense influence among trainers, we can instantly elevate the promotion and buzz surrounding 'Pokémon cards' to the highest level."
"However, considering that Mr. Crimson and Mr. Green have a very close personal relationship with you, I believe it is inappropriate for me to contact and invite them in the name of the company without your authorization."
Olive changed the subject, her tone remaining calm, but her wording was very cautious.
"Of course, if you feel there is anything wrong with this plan, or if you have a better idea, the final decision will be based on your will."
At this moment, Bai Zhou had already quickly finished browsing through the summary of the project proposal in his hand and closed it.
Almost at the same moment he closed the file, Oliver consciously stopped reporting, swallowing back all the details and supplementary data that had not yet been mentioned.
She folded her hands neatly on her knees, sat upright, and quietly waited for the boss's instructions.
"Entrusting you with the overall management of the company's affairs, big and small, has definitely been one of the best decisions I've ever made."
Bai Zhou first smiled and affirmed her abilities and efforts, then handed the documents back to her, and then expressed his opinion on the plan.