"You're saying… the Team Rocket leader was Lance?"
"And Lord Mewtwo erased him completely?"
Lorelei was still stunned.
Lance?
A senior executive of Team Rocket.
In terms of strength, even she wouldn't confidently claim superiority.
According to League intelligence, Lance's strongest Pokémon was a Mega-Evolving Crobat, over Level 84.
(In reality it was Level 85—League records hadn't updated.)
"That's about it. If you don't believe me, you can ask the tsundere yourself."
"No. I believe you."
Lorelei chose trust.
It would be easy to verify—just confirm Lance's death.
"But why do you call Lord Mewtwo 'tsundere'?"
Gu Qiu grinned.
"Because it really is."
Lorelei: "…"
She wisely dropped the topic.
If Lance was truly dead, this crisis was essentially over.
Among Rocket executives, Lance's influence was immense—second only to Apollo in reputation.
Not in raw strength—
But in methods.
The League knew of seven or eight executives, but estimated at least ten.
Apollo was considered the strongest, rumored to be a step away from Sovereign-tier.
"What's your next plan?"
Lorelei shifted focus.
"I'll train nearby for a while. That okay?"
"No issue. Approved."
She nodded.
The Pokémon here were high-level—perfect for him.
"Your growth rate is frightening. Training here is wise."
"But afterward? Continuing Gym challenges?"
"If so, I recommend Saffron City and Celadon City in the Northern Battle Zone."
"Especially Saffron's Psychic Queen, Sabrina. She's a powerful psychic. You might learn something."
"Sadly, I lack the talent. Psychic abilities greatly enhance combat potential."
Her advice was deliberate.
Gu Qiu nodded.
"I won't challenge Gyms immediately. I still have the competitive entrance exam."
That reminder snapped her back.
Right.
He was still a high school senior.
Lorelei laughed helplessly.
"You're absurd."
"After your exam, I'll have a surprise for you."
"And consider universities in other regions too."
She waved it off.
"Focus on your exam first."
Then she left—swift as the wind.
Gu Qiu rubbed his nose.
Why did that feel like teasing?
Whatever.
Time to inspect the Pokémon Living Space.
"Lorelei scared away my EXP."
He muttered about the Venusaur and Blastoise trainers.
Lost mission progress for Kirlia too.
He shook his head.
"System, where's the Living Space?"
[Activate Pokémon Living Space?]
"Activate."
[Binding owner: Gu Qiu.]
[Binding complete. Living Space activated.]
A transparent orb appeared, floating before him.
[This orb is the key to the Pokémon Living Space.]
[Only Pokémon acknowledged by the host may enter. Humans cannot enter.]
[Activation: The host may send Pokémon inside via thought.
Note: Cannot enter during combat.]
[Current area: 10,000 square meters.]
100m x 100m.
Not massive—
But far larger than a Poké Ball.
The environment remained to be seen.
Gu Qiu summoned his Pokémon—
Then remembered another reward.
The compensation Eevee.
"System, retrieve the Eevee."
"Retrieving…"
Pikachu had also been system-granted.
Overpowered.
"Retrieval complete."
A familiar Poké Ball appeared.
Identical to Pikachu's.
He released it.
The description made him pause.
This Eevee was… outrageous.
[Pokémon]: Eevee
[Ability]: Adaptability
[Attribute]: Normal
[Description]: A highly special Eevee.
It can freely evolve, devolve, and convert between forms.
Each evolved state can fuse with a corresponding elemental power.
Example: Flareon can fuse with Heavenly Flame, gaining its power and increasing aptitude.
The more elemental states fused, the stronger Eevee's aptitude and combat potential become.
[Aptitude]: Top-tier
[Level]: 5 (Beginner)
[Moves]: Tackle, Sand Attack, Helping Hand
Gu Qiu stared.
Freely evolve.
Freely devolve.
Fuse elemental forces.
Stack enhancements.
This wasn't an Eevee.
This was a growth-type ultimate weapon.
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