However, old Matsuda wasn't using a direct League computer; instead, he was on a plane, using his exclusive permissions to check Cain's information.
As a result, the connection was very slow, giving Team Rocket enough ti to maneuver.
Perhaps it was all a matter of luck. If Cain had notified Umbra right after showering, his identity might have been exposed, as old Matsuda has the authority to do so.
But now, everything turned out well. When old Matsuda closed his old laptop with satisfaction, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
A talent!
No, a genius!
Cain had considered that, upon returning to the League, soone might co looking for him, given that what he did aboard the S.S. Anne was no small feat. And even more so, he had left the ship before the League's help arrived. Although he hadn't done anything wrong, he had certainly raised so suspicions.
But Cain would never have imagined that everything he did had been suppressed by old Matsuda.
Exiting the bathroom, Cain rubbed his hair with a dry towel to remove the excess water, then plugged in his phone to charge. As soon as he turned it on, he received an avalanche of ssages. Most were from Steven, and a few from Whitney.
In this life, the only people with whom Cain has had any connection, who could barely be considered friends, are Steven and Whitney.
After putting on a clean robe and drying his hair, Cain used the room's video phone to call Steven directly.
He waited a minute, and just when Cain thought no one would answer, Steven appeared on the screen.
"Cain, it really is you! Where have you been all these days?" Steven said in surprise.
Seeing him dressed elegantly, it seed he was about to go out. He didn't expect to receive Cain's call just before leaving.
"What's the matter? Were you afraid I'd run off with your money?" Cain joked.
In his hands, Cain still had the two materials Steven had previously given him to make the exclusive high-level Pokéblocks. They were indeed quite valuable.
"Haha, you called at the right ti. If you'd called a minute later, I probably wouldn't have been able to answer." Steven laughed while adjusting his clothes, showing that he was about to head out.
Cain raised an eyebrow slightly. "Are you going on a long trip?"
"No, I'm just going out to take care of so things my father assigned . By the way, the deal to exchange Pokéblocks for the Miltank enhancent thod was approved. But they want to talk to you in person." Steven rembered what Cain had asked him to do.
Then he added, "I heard you know Whitney, and she was quite helpful. You know how her grandfather is..."
He didn't finish the sentence, but both understood what he ant.
Cain nodded. "Thanks for your help. As for the exclusive Pokéblock for your tang, it's almost ready. You might have it in a few days."
Asking Steven for help, of course, wouldn't be free. This exclusive Pokéblock for tang was the reward Cain was offering him.
But the money owed would still be paid; he was just advancing it a bit.
Hearing this, Steven's eyes lit up. "Really? Do you need anything else? Tell , and I'll send it right away."
"No, what you gave last ti is enough. Besides, there are things you can't obtain—they're specific ingredients I prepare myself. But I warn you that the price might be higher, maybe several tis that of common advanced Pokéblocks on the market," Cain warned, so he wouldn't be surprised later.
Steven shrugged nonchalantly. For him, any problem that could be solved with money wasn't a problem.
"Let know when it's ready, and I'll co pick it up." Steven looked excited, even eager.
He knew how exorbitant the demands he had previously set were. He had consulted several advanced breeders, and they all said that even if a formula could be developed, it probably wouldn't et his requirents, and the research ti would be asured in years.
He couldn't wait that long. Although pseudo-legendary Pokémon grow slowly, his tang consus large amounts of rare tals, and its growth isn't that slow.
By the ti they finally developed the formula, his tang would likely have already evolved into a tagross.
Cain laughed at his response. "Then you're in luck. I just arrived in Slateport City in Hoenn today. If you're not too far away, co by. I'll probably be here for a few days."
Recalling Officer Jenny's expression, Cain deduced that the person she contacted in the League held quite a high rank.
If Steven could co, taking advantage of his status might also be useful. After all, as the heir to the Devon Corporation, his position was quite elevated.
Hearing this, Steven was surprised. "You're in Slateport City?"
Cain nodded, confirming.
"Then wait there. I'll take care of my matters today, and tomorrow at the latest, I'll co to see you."
With that, Steven quickly ended the video call and rushed out.
Although rare stones were tempting, at that mont, the exclusive Pokéblock for his tang was even more appealing.
He had to go to the company, quickly handle the docunts his father had assigned him, and then fly directly to Slateport City.
As the heir to the Devon Corporation, although he wasn't required to manage the company, he had to learn certain essentials and beco familiar with administrative managent.
It wasn't an easy task!
He had to learn about both business and Pokémon breeding, and still managed to beco a Champion, which was truly admirable.
Of course, the financial support from the Devon Corporation was also vital.
After finishing the call with Steven, Cain didn't directly call Whitney. Wearing his robe, he had no problem speaking with Steven since they were both n, but with Whitney, it was different.
He sent her a short ssage assuring her that nothing had happened, then set his phone aside.
From Cain's perspective, Whitney no longer held much value. As friends, it was enough to notify her briefly.
Steven still had a higher value!
Reclining on the soft bed, after more than ten days at sea, even Cain was exhausted. Despite it being dayti, nothing prevented him from getting a good sleep.
He planned to use the ti to prepare the Pokéblocks for Steven, as so of his own Pokémon were also about to run out. All of this needed to be taken care of.
But the reward from his ti at sea, not counting the energy crystals, just capturing so Pokémon would already be worth a considerable sum.
There would be no issues in buying more materials.
Additionally, he could take advantage of Steven.
Thinking about this, Cain fell asleep with a smile on his face.
(End of Chapter)
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