Chapter 242

Tuesday, November 13th.

Following the release of Teacher Luke's new video, the gaming community once again erupted in excitement.

"Finally, an update from Teacher Luke!"

"The new tactical tutorial – Father's youth is making a comeback!"

After a month since the last update, just when everyone thought the dining hall was closing down, Teacher Luke returned and filled every seat!

A high-quality naked reminder, sleeping on the left, sleeping on the right... The audience was left stunned by this ridiculous hit rate.

"This is absurd!"

With Teacher Luke's usual luck, there's no way it could be this exceptional!

"Maybe... thanks to Togepi?"

"A Pokémon that brings good luck, so it makes sense."

As everyone gradually understood and accepted the situation, it took a 180° turn in an instant.

Porygon-Z's Hyper Beam missed three times in a row, landing directly into the void!

"I feel relieved...

"Compared to the previous naked reminders, this is normal!"

After all, Teacher Luke's defining trait is the 'black face.'

The probability of 95% is, in reality, only 5%.

But what astonished the audience even more was that, even in this situation, Teacher Luke relied on Hypnosis to complete a comeback from a perilous situation.

Is this the legendary bond between Trainer and Pokémon?!

Of course, the Metronome at the core of Teacher Luke's strategy is also essential.

Unova's Ghost Type Elite, Shauntal, re-shared the video, commenting below it:

"Between reversal and adversity, the fearless Trainer and Gengar write the chapter of the phantom, and the story begins like this…"

Observing the commentary at the beginning of this novel, Teacher Luke looked puzzled.

Aren't you and Caitlin best friends?

Is it really appropriate to persecute a Psychic Elite like this?

Returning to the 'Hypnosis Team' itself.

Utilizing the concepts of Sweet Scent and Gravity, it has inspired many Ghost Type and Psychic Type Trainers.

This style of play has brought back the original intention of 'Substitute-Toxic-Protect-Paralysis,' after Space Focused's aggressive play and Tailwind Squad's straightforward approach.

Teacher Luke's 'hypnotic team' has once again sparked a surge in unconventional tactics!

"I thought Teacher Luke had changed for the better, but it turns out he's still an unconventional person!"

"Okay, I'll use it to challenge the Gym!"

"Thanks for the invitation, I'm in the hospital, and the WiFi is fast."

Interpol, while taking notes, exchanged perplexed glances.

"Is this tactic really suitable for us?"

"What do you know? First, use Sweet Scent to divert the opponent's attention, and then use Hypnosis to secure the victory..."

"This is the valuable experience Mr. Luke has summarized in several operations!"

"I see! As expected of Your Excellency!"

On the other side, Team Rocket members were ecstatic.

The mentor didn't forget about us!

However, the current Team Rocket is an evil organization that is not entirely evil. The 'Rainbow Project' mentioned by Giovanni has circulated within the organization. Executives who agree with Giovanni's beliefs have gradually started to restrain the actions of the members below.

The squad directly affiliated with Giovanni, ridiculed as the 'idiot trio,' is still active under the title of 'Team Rocket.' However, they haven't been planning any major operations recently. Instead, they continue to set up stalls to raise funds...

Team Rocket, Niijima Base.

"Let them keep trying to catch Pikachu."

Matori read the report and sighed helplessly.

"I can't rely on these three fools anyway..."

Interestingly, whether it's Master Giovanni or the mentor, they value these three greatly. The fundraising ability of this trio is indeed extraordinary. Even with salary overdraft for the next ten years, they can still keep the team active.

It seems that their exceptional ability to fundraise is indeed a remarkable quality.

Matori took off her round frame and rubbed her temples, feeling the slight throbbing.

Changes within the organization have also led to dissatisfaction. Bixias, who was originally a Pokémon hunter and participated in the Mew capture operation, was the first to defect from the organization. Master Giovanni used iron and blood to clear away Bixias's Pokémon...

Purge sins with sin, rectify evil with evil...

This is what the mentor calls the "rainbow."

As for Young Master Silver, Master Giovanni doesn't bother to respond to criticisms from others...

Matori shook her head, took a sip of hot tea, and turned on the projection screen.

A display screen specifically showing the dynamics of the 'mentor.'

"Hypnosis Tactics?"

Matori thought for a moment, blushed, and coughed dryly.

"Don't read this..."

According to the Top Rank Executive Permission within Team Rocket, in addition to mobilizing Pokémon, there's also a generous allowance. However, the industry has been down recently. Matori has already begun to seriously consider exchanging Meowth's Gold Coin for money...

Even if there's no money, the reward that should be given to the mentor is still indispensable.

Matori frowned, her fingers tapping on the table.

Besides money, what else can attract the attention of a powerful Trainer?

The Pokémon within Team Rocket are too weak to catch the mentor's eye. And those Move Secrets are too ordinary, and the training method is basically timeless...

Unless, they find something more Top Rank...

Suddenly, a bright light flashed in Matori's eyes.

Clicking on the virtual projection, the word 'in communication' appeared on the screen.

After a while, the screen displayed the silhouette of a tall and beautiful person.

....

"What's going on?"

Karen, her long blue wavy hair flowing and dressed in a crop top, stands in sandals while grooming her Houndoom.

Straightening up slowly, Karen gathers her long hair and lazily remarks, "I recall... I've left the organization, right?"

"That's correct," Matori responds straightforwardly, explaining Mentor's philosophy and Team Rocket's current predicament.

"Your Excellency Karen," Matori's eyes burn with intensity, "Team Rocket is in desperate need of your assistance."

"You're quite audacious," Karen sneers. "You come asking for Secret Records just because I have ties to Team Rocket?"

"Those records represent a Trainer's hard work over many years. Why would I hand them over to a stranger for free?"

"Team Rocket... or rather, the future Team Rocket, will owe you a favor," Matori adds. "Believe me, you've also heard of Team Rocket's 'Rainbow Project.' It's Master Giovanni's grand vision. The new Team Rocket, in both power and philosophy, will surpass..."

Karen, slightly frowning, reflects on her past. Raised by someone after being masked as a child, she spent some time with the remnants of Team Rocket before forging a new path as Johto's Dark Type Elite. However, Matori's words have left her slightly shaken. As an idealist, she has always wanted the world to recognize the charm of Dark Type Pokémon.

"It wouldn't hurt to have the new Team Rocket owe me a favor," she muses.

"I have just one condition," Karen states, crossing her arms and raising her chin with sharp eyes. "Tell me Mentor's name."

"No comment," Matori responds.

"In that case, please leave," Karen dismisses, waving her hand to conclude the conversation.

Frowning, Matori contemplates for a while before finally revealing, "I can only tell you... he is a Trainer no less formidable than Master Giovanni."

Karen is slightly taken aback. In a life-and-death duel, not even Dragon Tamer Lance could gain an advantage against Giovanni. Does the new Team Rocket already possess such strength?

Karen's mouth gradually curves into a smile. It seems intriguing!

Bringing her hands together and stretching her waist, Karen declares, "I'll give you what you need, and may Mentor live up to my expectations."

"May I know what that 'thing' is?" Matori inquires.

"The moves of a Dark Type Elite... what else but Dark Pulse?" Karen smiles, a hint of cunning in her friendly expression.