Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 373 This is the future of the Rockets! (Seeking monthly votes!)

Sinnoh, Coastal City.

After spending a few more days in Binhai City, Jinghe bid farewell to Daye, Dianci, Ali, and Ami, and boarded a plane bound for the Hoenn region.

I've spent enough time in Sinnoh, and I'm starting to miss my bed at home.

and.

Judging by the time, it seems like the Chinese New Year is almost here.

We can't just leave Ai Guanshi and his siblings alone at home for the New Year, can we?

Binhai City Airport.

"Teacher Jinghe, I have some news that the alliance just sent to me not long ago."

"That's what Dianci said before saying goodbye to Jinghe."

"Oh?"

Could it be that the league's rewards have arrived?
At least we appeased the giant baby Regigigas, so we should get a reward of at least a million or eighty million, right?
"The Sinnoh League headquarters sent a letter inviting Mr. Jinghe to participate in the next Suzuran Conference, without any preconditions," Denji said, glancing at his phone.

At the same time, they handed over an invitation to the Lily of the Valley Convention, along with some basic prizes.

After they finished speaking, a brief silence fell over them.

After a long while, Jinghe asked somewhat uncertainly:
"That's it?"

"Gone."

Jing He gently adjusted his glasses; he was pondering a question.

Could this be his reward for helping to appease Regigigas?
Who do you think you are, just because of an invitation to the Lily of the Valley Convention?

Should we not go back to Hoenn? Let's wake up Regigigas now and then go for a stroll on Lily of the Valley?
Perhaps sensing Jinghe's thoughts, Dianci quickly added:

"Yesterday, King Kikuno called me and said that the Sinnoh League is carefully considering the matter and hopes to give you a reward that will absolutely satisfy you."

"You should have said so earlier... Oh, no, protecting the Pokémon world is everyone's responsibility. Rewards don't matter."

Jing He said with a stern expression.

Da Ye scratched his head.

Does this mean they want it or not?

"I'm leaving now, see you next time."

After waving, Jing He walked into the airport.

Once Jinghe had disappeared from sight, Da Ye nudged Dianci with his elbow and asked in a low voice:
"Does Teacher Jinghe want a reward?"

After spending a few days with Jinghe, Dianci has gained a certain understanding of Jinghe.

Therefore, he firmly stated:

"Yes! And as soon as possible!"

On the plane from the coastal city to Kanaz.

"Lily of the Valley Conference?"

Jinghe quickly glanced through the invitation letter that Dianci had helped her with.

I mainly scanned the rewards.

The rewards are pretty much the same as those from the Quartz Conference.

However, it was specifically noted that this was the basic reward, suggesting that there might be more advanced versions available.

"We don't seem to be short of money right now. Let's leave it at that for now."

Jinghe stuffed the invitation into Gengar's mouth.

He still has over five million Alliance Coins in savings, and the reward for the Cynthia mission should arrive in the next couple of days, at least seven or eight million Alliance Coins.

In addition to the Sinnoh League's rewards
No shortage!

More than ten million Alliance Coins!

For the first time, Jinghe felt a slight sense of not lacking money.

and.

This time, they successfully recruited Alcremie back to the café.

He believed that with the powerful combination of Esquire and Alcremie, the café's business would surely reach new heights.

We shouldn't be short of money anytime soon, right?
perhaps.

Anyway, there's still time.

"Ee-ma~~"

Like Gengar, Alcremie perched on the airplane window, gazing at the scenery outside.

This was the little one's first time on an airplane, so he was full of curiosity.

If you look out the airplane window at this moment.

You can then see a large purple face and a small, milky face.

Viridian City, Kanto Region, Team Rocket base.

"Boss!"

Makoto's high heels clicked against the smooth tiles, and she excitedly found Sakaki, holding a box in her hands.

"came back."

Having just finished working out, Sakaki was wearing a tank top that revealed his well-defined muscles, which made Masato's cheeks flush slightly.

"Ok!"

Masahiro nodded vigorously, then handed over the gift box wrapped in pink packaging.

Under Sakaki's somewhat questioning gaze, she quickly explained:
"This is a gift that Teacher Jinghe asked me to bring to you, Boss."

Jinghe's gift, wrapped in pink?

Sakaki's expression was slightly strange.

But I accepted it anyway.

The real bird immediately showed curiosity and moved closer to take a look.

She was also very curious about what gift Jinghe would give Sakaki.

Since it was a gift from Jing He, she couldn't very well let Sakaki open it beforehand.

As the packaging was opened, an ordinary cardboard box was revealed.

And in the cardboard box
"Meow, meow?" The bird's expression froze for a moment. Inside the cardboard box was an adorable cat plush toy!

This gift from Teacher Jinghe.
She glanced at Sakaki cautiously, but couldn't discern his expression of joy or anger.

It's not that Teacher Jinghe's gift was bad; Boss Sakaki really got the point right about liking cats. At the base, Boss Sakaki is raising a group of cats that were originally strays.

She just felt that the gift didn't quite meet her expectations and lacked a bit of surprise.

"Ah."

Suddenly, Sakaki chuckled softly.

Eh?
"Boss, boss?" Zhenniao called out tentatively.

“Tell Jinghe that I really like this gift; he was very thoughtful,” Sakamoto said with a smile.

"Okay, okay."

The real bird nodded.

But the doubts in my heart only grew stronger.

Even if Boss Sakaki really likes Nyanko, given his status, a Nyanko doll shouldn't make him this happy, right?

Could there be a hidden secret within?

Perhaps sensing Makoto's confusion, or perhaps because what he was about to do was related to her, Giovanni glanced at her and asked:
"Didn't you understand?"

What do you understand?
The real bird looked even more bewildered.

Sakaki shook the cat plush toy in his hand and said:
"This is the next step."

"Next...the next step?"

"Once we branded the characters from 'Meow Meow and Pichu,' built up their fame, and attracted enough fans and supporters, we started selling merchandise," Giovanni said confidently.

"The surrounding area?!"

The bird paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on.

She really understood!
It turns out that what Teacher Jinghe gave was not just a doll, but really the "next step"!
The anime "Meow Meow and Pichu" has attracted a large number of supporters as it continues to air.

As the series continues to air, the number of supporters and fans will surely increase, and there will definitely be a group of people who want to buy merchandise related to Meowth and Pichu.

To know.
If managed well enough, the merchandise can generate far more revenue than the TV series itself.

It's not just about dolls; it also includes gashapon toys, keychains, figurines, stationery, clothing, and many other things, covering a wide range of aspects and forming a huge industry chain.

In reality, even a real bird can't see things clearly enough.

In Sakaki's view.

This aims to use the surrounding area as a starting point to open up the "life" of ordinary people in the Pokémon world.

Let's imagine.

If all goes well, the products will gradually evolve from hard merchandise such as figurines and dolls to soft merchandise such as clothing, stationery, keychains, and even water cups and washbasins.

The Rockets will gradually "penetrate" into every aspect of ordinary people's lives.

After establishing a brand in the surrounding area, various types of daily necessities and appliances can be produced in different categories.

what is this?
This is a true bottom-up encirclement of the alliance, starting from the grassroots and the lives of every ordinary person!

Not only did they successfully put the Rockets in the open, but they also put them in a position that the league couldn't easily confront!
Is this gift a doll?
No.

This is the future of the Rockets!

"As expected of Teacher Jinghe," Zhenniao murmured.

At the same time, she also felt greater pressure and responsibility.

Needless to say, this will inevitably become one of her tasks afterward.

"You like it? That's good."

"Thank you? Hahaha, it's just an ordinary doll, no need to be so formal."

"Okay, I'll visit next time I have the chance."

Jinghe hung up the phone with Zhenniao and gently rubbed her chin twice.

"It seems that Boss Sakaki really likes cats. He's so happy to receive a cat plushie."

"If I give him a life-size cat boss plushie next time, wouldn't he be overjoyed?"

"This uncle is quite easy to get along with."

Walking along the familiar streets of Kanaz, I saw the café in the distance.

And the Ai Guan Shi siblings waiting at the entrance of the coffee shop.

"Ai-yi~~"

"Love, love~"

After giving the two little ones a big hug, Jinghe summoned all the Pokémon.

Everyone was very happy to see each other after not seeing each other for a few days.

"Ee-ma?"

The Frost Fairy was a little shy, hiding behind Jinghe and secretly watching them.

"Ai-yi?"

Having already noticed Alcremie's attendant, she immediately stepped forward and looked at the little one gently.

"Ee-ma~"

A gentle and caring older sister, a somewhat shy caring younger brother, and the understanding Alcremie.
The lineup of coffee shops has been upgraded to a new level!

"It feels like we've assembled the best support team?" Jing He murmured.

The older sister, Aikanji, possesses the "Spirit Creator" trait and has mastered moves such as "Trick Space" and "Look at Me," while the younger brother, Aikanji, has slightly weaker support abilities.

In addition, Alcremie has moves like "Decorate," "Angel's Kiss," and "Find a Partner."
If you put Servant and Alcremie together, even if you just bring any random dog, they'd be incredibly brave.

If paired with Gengar
Even Jing He couldn't help but tremble slightly.

There are just too many tactics and combinations available.

If you add a Chansey or a Healing Wreath, it becomes an excellent support team combination!
But.

They are the "snack squad," which might be fine for playing occasionally, but it's not necessarily their own choice to compete as the main force.

Jinghe clapped her hands when she saw the little ones getting along again.

"I've prepared gifts for you!"

Preparing gifts for every trip they take has almost become a habit in Jinghe's family.
(End of this chapter)