Scott

After the Petalburg Contest, the Contest Committee hastily convened a meeting. The main topic was how to address the "illusion skill," a technique that can't be broadcasted via equipment.

You see, the Grand Festival is broadcasted live from all angles. Although the illusion skill is considered a unique charm of certain Pokémon, and judges can understand it, as the saying goes, "Laymen watch for fun, experts watch for details." The audience can't even enjoy the spectacle, and experts need to analyze the details of the battle or performance. This undoubtedly deals a heavy blow to the Pokémon Contest system, significantly reducing its entertainment value.

This time, Terrance's Pokémon Contest had the lowest "performance" factor. He didn't gain any new fans, as the battle process was too rough and didn't meet the audience's standard impression of a Pokémon Contest. However, a victory is a victory, and only Terrance's initial supporters could still smile.

At the same time, these supporters noticed a pattern: Terrance seemed to change his Pokémon for each new Pokémon Contest. This approach has its pros and cons, but it also sparks curiosity among some supporters about what kind of Pokémon Terrance would use next, adding a layer of mystery to his Pokémon Contests.

Due to being hosted by Raoul Contesta, Terrance wasn't blocked by his supporters this time, and naturally, he couldn't announce where he planned to participate in the next Pokémon Contest.

Petalburg Gym!

After the Pokémon Contest ended, Terrance planned to bid farewell to Norman's family and head to his next destination. However, he was suddenly stopped by Mr. Norman.

"Mr. Norman, what is this about..."

Terrance looked puzzled, not knowing why Mr. Norman asked him to stay.

"It's nothing serious, just that someone wants to meet you," Mr. Norman laughed heartily.

"That person knew you were staying at Petalburg Gym and contacted me."

"Meet me..." Terrance hesitated, wondering who it could be. But if it was someone he knew, they wouldn't need to contact him through Mr. Norman.

"Mr. Norman..." Terrance voiced his confusion, and Norman also expressed uncertainty: "I'm not that acquainted with that person either, but they are quite renowned in Hoenn..."

"I guess it's because of your performance in the Pokémon Contest and the previous video of your battle with Regirock that they looked for you."

"After all, your illusion skill performance... led to a reform in the Pokémon Contest," Mr. Norman joked.

"Well... hehe..." Terrance laughed awkwardly, "Could you tell me more about this person?"

Norman nodded and said, "His name is Scott. He owns the largest vehicle company in Hoenn..."

"You might not know him by this, but he has several other identities that are highly renowned in the Trainer community," Mr. Norman mused. "If you establish a good relationship with him, your path ahead as a Trainer could be much smoother."

"Ahem... I was just reflecting a bit. Do you know about the Battle Frontier?"

"Yes," Terrance nodded.

"Scott is the owner of the Battle Frontier, or rather, its investor. Early on, Scott realized the rapid growth of the Trainer industry and resolutely handed over his family business to others to manage. He then dedicated himself to discovering outstanding Trainers, using his company's resources to grant them certain status and fame. The current Battle Frontier is entirely Scott's creation."

Battle Factory, Battle Arena, Battle Dome, Battle Pike, Battle Palace, Battle Pyramid...these vibrant battle facilities are, in a sense, all part of Scott's enterprises.

"Oh right, there's also the Battle Tower in Hoenn's LaRousse City, which is one of his enterprises as well."

Terrance nodded; he could accept this. Most industries related to Trainers are certainly driven by other industries. Relying solely on Trainers, in the current social climate, naturally doesn't generate as much profit as the increasingly popular "vehicles."

As the leader in Hoenn's vehicle industry, Scott has the capital to establish these Trainer facilities.

"Why would someone like that want to see me?" Terrance frowned, unable to guess Scott's intentions. In some ways, Scott's status was even higher than Steven's. At least for now, Devon Corporation's industrial chain couldn't match the vastness of Scott's family enterprise.

Devon Corporation's rapid growth has only been in recent years. Ten years ago, it was an obscure small company, but after they developed a new type of Poké Ball and successfully revived a half-piece of ancient fossil, Devon Corporation's capital skyrocketed, attracting investment from various sources. Over the years, they even forced their old rival, Greater Mauville Holdings, into bankruptcy...

The president of Devon Corporation once said: they are researching a key technology, and if successful, they could soon rival Kanto's overlord Silph Co.!

Hoenn's vehicle industry is saturated, but the Trainer industry is still booming, and Devon Corporation has enormous potential. Many entrepreneurs can see this clearly.

So Scott's attempt to do something in the Trainer field... shows his foresight.

Listening to Mr. Norman's evaluation of Scott, Terrance fell into thought. He wasn't in a hurry to leave anymore and began to wait quietly.

******

Outside Petalburg Gym, a red sports car suddenly sped over and then came to a screeching halt. A chubby man wearing sunglasses and a blue patterned short-sleeve shirt looked up and smiled, "Here we are."

"This is the sixth one..." he murmured to himself. He then got out of the car and took out a communication device to contact Mr. Norman.

Shortly after, Terrance and Mr. Norman met the young entrepreneur, Scott.

"Nice to see you, Mr. Norman. Long time no see," Scott laughed heartily as he shook hands with Mr. Norman.

"And this young man must be Terrance, right? Haha, hello, I'm Scott."

Terrance returned the greeting, and then Scott got straight to the point: "Mr. Norman… you see…"

Understanding the cue, Mr. Norman arranged a room for Terrance and Scott.

"Ah, Terrance, let me introduce myself again. I'm Scott, the owner of the Battle Frontier. The Battle Tower in LaRousse City is also one of my enterprises, and I'm also the owner of the 'Frontier Club,' which focuses on the Hoenn League."

"You must have many questions right now, but let me explain..."

Terrance, a bit embarrassed, nodded. How should he put it... the other party was much more "down-to-earth" than he had imagined.

"The reason I came to find you is to invite you to become a provisional member of the 'Frontier Club.' Are you interested?"

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