mtlumby2d Chapter 600 A Second Visit to Alola (2)
Chapter 600 A Second Visit to Alola (2)
“Operators B-13, B-17, U-1, and U-2 lost their last coordinates one minute ago.”
"Get me the last footage from the black box!"
Since being stationed on the deserted island of Ether Paradise, Apollo has had almost nothing to do.
That damned Sakaki, he's been wary of his junior for decades.
Logically speaking, the current position on the Rockets should rightfully belong to Apollo!
Giovanni Sakaki has served three consecutive terms as the Rockets' leader, with each term lasting five years, and 15 years have now passed.
Five years later, then another five years, and then another five years... When will we finally get through this?
Back then, he was one of Gu Liu's last disciples!
In his youth, among the group of boys and girls that Gu Liu brought out.
The eldest brother and eldest sister are now the Tenno (kings) of the Johto region, namely Ichiki and Rinka.
Apollo and Athena were also Gu Liu's apprentices at the time.
As the saying goes, the eldest brother's skills were taught by his master.
The other disciples' skills were all taught by their eldest brother.
Now everyone has gone their separate ways; some are superstars, and some are core members of the Rockets.
We're all working for the Rockets, and we all have bright futures...
Bullshit!
He possesses formidable strength and a powerful family background, and it was thought that he could gain seniority and connections.
One day I'll be the leader of the Rockets.
Who would have thought that more than a decade ago, Giovanni Sakaki would suddenly appear out of nowhere!
Humans are creatures of preconceived notions.
To outsiders, Giovanni is now an unimaginable figure, a powerful leader who is shaking up the world!
But Apollo had witnessed Sakaki's downfall.
This man, who was nearly 40 years old at the time, was quite weak...
Even the youngest junior brother in the sect, Xiao Yin, could defeat him...
Looking back now, perhaps Sakaki was hiding his true abilities back then; that man was really good at concealing them.
It was precisely this forbearance that led to Sakaki, after gaining power, outwardly entrusting him with important responsibilities.
In reality, they are suppressing Apollo at every turn!
Now even his junior sister Athena has taken over the academy in Padia.
And he, the Rockets' top strategist, is actually living in such a remote tropical island...
The thought of this made him furious!
Ok? !
No... Apollo seems to be recalling some crucial clue from his memory.
Come to think of it, Gin's features do seem quite similar to those of old man Sakaki...
"Someone come here!"
"Lord Apollo, what are your orders?"
"Go down and investigate someone for me. I need their entire recent schedule, including their activity routes and interpersonal relationships..."
Apollo was investigating Silver.
"Oh, by the way, how's the investigation going regarding Rebecca's appearance?"
"In response to your question, according to the current intelligence..."
His subordinates reported to him that Rebecca had been sighted in many areas.
In Celadon City, Kanto, the new headquarters of the Unova Alliance...
Even in Hoenn, some pirates who were defeated by the Rockets identified themselves as having seen this nine-time champion!
Of course, these aren't the only unsubstantiated rumors...
Apollo could tell that some of the information was false, but recently the news that Rebecca was still alive had been spreading more and more widely.
What was she doing in Yuhong City?
Is it...
She wants to make a comeback and upend the Rockets?!
As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
If Apollo were to run for the position of leader of the Rockets, it is estimated that most of the major shareholders and the board of directors of the Rockets Corporation would not agree to it.
But if Rebecca were to run, Giovanni should really step down!!
Never mind, there's no point in thinking about it so much.
Apollo waved to the two hot twin female operators beside him.
They naturally know what to do.
What's the point of thinking so much?
If you want to usurp the boss's position, you'll have to take it slow...
Just as a strong and stimulating euphoria filled Apollo's body, he suddenly felt something was wrong.
Poisoned?!
He shoved his opponent, who was still in close combat, aside and then kicked him away.
"You vile women, haven't I treated you well? Who ordered you to harm me?!"
[Long time no see, Apollo.]
At this moment, Apollo completely disregarded his image and froze for a moment.
Rebecca appeared in the office as if she had always been there and had been observing him for a long time.
Ye Kai had some respect for this Rockets team executive.
In such a short time, he was able to deduce that he didn't want to destroy Team Rocket, but rather to usurp their power.
They could even guess that Gin was Sakaki's biological son!
Such a person is not suitable unless entrusted with important responsibilities.
They should be killed immediately, right now!!
At this moment, the other two female operators were trembling like leaves, having completely lost all interest; all they felt was fear!
Offending Apollo is a dead end.
But offending the legendary Rebecca will only lead to an even more miserable death!!
Who on the Rockets hasn't heard of the Golden Queen?!
"Lady Rebecca, I never expected you to have such a wicked sense of humor!"
"If you want to see, our Rockets' club has no shortage of male models, all types are available."
"If you prefer something lighter, you can choose from any of the most popular boy idol groups..."
Having spent so many years with the Rockets, Apollo has seen it all.
In this situation, he felt neither embarrassed nor awkward.
[Ah, Apollo, you're quite impressive, remaining calm under pressure...]
[Let me ask you, do you want to be the leader of the Rockets?]
Rebecca's thoughts went straight to the heart of the matter; not a single word was superfluous!
Of course he wants to!
I dream about it!
He then quickly approached the two women, intending to snap their necks.
Knowing this top secret, if he isn't silenced, Apollo will be utterly destroyed if it's leaked!
The living are fickle, only the dead are honest!
Ye Kai quickly intervened, pulling the two women into his inner space.
Apollo thought that Rebecca had also mastered the technology of the Lost Child, or even more advanced methods!
But it doesn't look like a space inhabited by alien beasts.
Don't worry, I've taken care of those two for you.
[There aren't any spare guys here, let's talk.]
Since Rebecca said so, Apollo had no choice but to agree.
"How were you two years ago...?"
[I can only tell you that I went to the New World in the North and South, but as for the details, I have no choice but to say...]
[As long as you secretly recruit subordinates and prepare, you can launch a mutiny when Sakaki shows weakness.]
Have you made any preparations?
[What, you want me to show off my skills?]
[The price would likely be very high; this uninhabited island would definitely be blown to smithereens.]
Ye Kai spoke casually, but in reality, it was just a small favor.
[Just know that I'm watching you all the time. Don't go looking for trouble. Cooperate with me, and the position of leader of the Rockets will be yours in the future.]
[I'm not interested in managing the world, you know what I mean.]
"..."
Even if Apollo had 800 cunning minds, keeping silent and not giving any irrelevant replies was the wisest choice given that Ye Kai had completely seen through his thoughts.
[Okay, so where have all the high-ranking officials of the Aether Foundation gone?]
"Please come with me."
[Well, it's not convenient for me to show my face in public right now. You go ahead, I'll be there shortly.]
Apollo did not doubt what she said.
After all, superpowered individuals possess a wide variety of abilities.
Apollo knew all too well the complete hypnosis that could rewrite one's personality and will, like the Squid King.
He has no choice but to comply.
In any case, let's perform well first and get rid of Queen Jin.
……
Ether Paradise.
On this massive artificial island stands a luxurious white office building, resembling a palace.
As for the private residence of its foundation president, Lusamine, it is even more luxurious, located alone in a seaside villa behind the artificial island.
Apollo dismissed his attendants and insisted on going to the mansion alone.
He was accompanied only by a giant squid king.
Soon Apollo met the Lusamine family at the villa.
At this time, both Rosamund and Lillie were live-streaming online.
After being brainwashed by the Rockets, all they could think about was making money.
Live streaming is one of the fastest ways to make money in this era.
Countless ordinary people are interested in the ordinary life of a woman in such a high position as President Lusamine.
Not to mention Lillie, a young lady from a wealthy family, whose popularity is naturally extremely high.
"Family members who have just entered the live stream, please click the heart in the upper left corner and spend 100 Elf Coins to click the fan club light board."
"Thank you for the Master Ball feed from the Kanto champion, Bluegreen! Thank you!!"
Ye Kai then teleported to the mansion and met Lusamine, Lillie, Bick, and others.
The Rockets did not use force against them, but instead kept them under house arrest, living a life like canaries.
After all, it's far more profitable to let them livestream and generate value continuously than to ruin them!
He didn't disturb Lillie and the others, but instead asked Apollo to step back first.
"Yes! If you have any other instructions, sir, you may summon me at any time."
[Um. ]
Apollo dared not show her the slightest disrespect now!
If you say Sakaki is scary, it's because he can't completely see through people's hearts; at most, it's just speculation.
But this woman truly saw through people completely.
Whether in terms of physical form or mind, everyone is no different from someone running naked in her eyes...
More than two hours of intense live streaming have passed.
They've finally ended their broadcast.
"Rebecca?!!"
"Are you... really you?!"
Lillie clung to Ditto as if it were a lifeline.
All the textures felt incredibly realistic; her makeup was ruined from crying.
"Help me! Get us out of here!"
[Don't worry, now that I'm here, I won't let you suffer any more harm.]
[So, has the Rockets done anything unfair to you?]
Although Rosamina and the others knew of the famous nine-time champion Rebecca, they had never seen her in person.
Lillie was the only one who had actually seen him.
"No, but I have to stream for 8 hours every day, and if I don't meet the sales targets, I'll be brainwashed by the Squid King. I'm about to..."
As she spoke, she clutched her head in pain, and blood began to flow uncontrollably from her nose.
Then she said blankly.
"I love Malamar the most. Malamar is the cutest Pokémon in the world..."
It's clearly the result of being perfectly hypnotized.
Ye Kai channeled his thoughts into their bodies, poisoning Lillie and the others, and then quickly repaired the damaged brain tissue.
"Mmm~"
Lusamine, Lillie, and the others immediately began to gag, vomiting out black, ink-like liquid.
This is the truth behind the Squid King's perfect hypnosis.
First, hypnotize the target to control them, then pierce their skull with sharp tentacles, creating a small hole the size of a thumb, and inject ink to influence their will.
Then, by releasing bioelectricity, it can continuously deepen and transform one's personality and will.
Until the other party is completely brainwashed.
They vomited two or three times in a row, and finally managed to survive.
If Ye Kai hadn't used his divine power to alter the properties of the venom and frantically stimulate its life force, they probably would have lost their lives!
[Are you clear-headed now?]
"Thank you... I'm so tired, I want to sleep..."
Lillie fainted.
Lusamine and the others were in no better condition, but they stubbornly held on.
"Ivan Rebecca, the Rockets' Golden Queen... what exactly is your purpose...?"
[Sleep well. We'll talk again when you've recovered.]
……
Lillie and the others slept for a full three days.
Of course, Lusamine and Biko woke up earlier than her.
"Thank you so much for helping me break free from the brainwashing!"
[It's too early to say anything now. I won't do this for nothing. If you want to thank someone, thank your daughter.]
"So who exactly are you...?"
[I'd like to call the president and vice president here because I want to know something about Ultra Beasts and Team Rocket...]
Ye Kai mentioned the strange equipment that Team Rocket operators were using.
"That was made by that traitor Zaobo, based on a manuscript left by a man named Akroma."
Biko is the vice president of the Ether Foundation and one of its chief scientists.
The other one is Zaobo.
"Mizi Technology combines the magnetic field generated by the combination of alien beast space and natural disasters in time-space storms."
"These lost particles can deprive elves of their ability to manipulate natural energy; from an observer's perspective, this means they cannot use any skills..."
[I see. So how did this thing open the entrance to the alien beast space?]
"This was my oversight. Opening the entrance to the alien beast space is a patented technology of the Aether Foundation."
Ye Kai also learned that in this world, only the Aether Foundation is capable of artificially cultivating the synthetic beast "Silver Companion".
And the only test subject was recently taken by the chairman's son.
That is, Lillie's brother, Gladio, was taken along as well.
He was the only one who escaped Apollo's clutches from this artificial island...
After figuring out all of this, Ye Kai prepared to place them in the interior space.
"No, we can't leave yet. If we leave, the Rockets won't let us go!"
[Heh, I'm also part of the Rockets, just a new one. Guess if I'll make a move?]
"Don't worry, Auntie, I'll find you and your family a safe place..."
In fact, through his insightful thinking, Ye Kai discovered something else.
Dr. Moen in this world is dead.
That is, Lillie's father, Lusamine's husband, and one of the three founders of the Ether Foundation...
It was he who discovered the "ultimate hole".
However, curiosity killed the cat. After developing the machine that opened the gate to the alien beast space, he entered and explored it several times.
After further investigation, they discovered Ultra Beasts such as Electric Beads, Burst Muscle Mosquito, and Sprayer Clown.
Finally, they vanished without a trace in a space filled with pitch-black crystal...
This became a permanent scar in Lusamine's heart.
After informing Apollo, Ye Kai transferred all the original Foundation members from the Lusamine mansion into the Inner World.
[The resources here should be enough for you to rebuild everything.]
[As for Lillie, I've taken her out to play first.]
Be careful!
Lillie woke up in high spirits and had one more wish.
That is to find his missing brother, Gladio.
"Don't worry, Mother, with Rebecca here, I'm not afraid of anything!"