After resolving this matter, Cain returned with his Pokémon to the previously established training plan.
Meanwhile, Team Heaven began selling some of the Fairy-type Pokémon. However, the sales were carried out at a slow pace, unable to meet the high market demand. This caused the prices of Fairy-type Pokémon to continue rising.
Moreover, since Team Heaven limited sales to only a few Pokémon in each city and acted with great discretion, they did not attract attention from the general market or cause disorder. Silently, they continued accumulating wealth.
In the market, more people began to notice a peculiar phenomenon: several groups seemed to be stockpiling Fairy-type Pokémon, attempting to drive prices higher. This led to a continuous increase in the value of these Pokémon.
Eventually, the main underground groups decided to hold a meeting to address the issue. In that meeting, it was agreed that the situation could not be prolonged, as an uncontrolled price increase would benefit no one. As a result, prices began to stabilize.
It was at this point that Cain decided to take the next step. Except for the highest quality Pokémon, he ordered the rest to be sold off in bulk. Regardless of the price, everything was sold to merchants specializing in Pokémon distribution.
Although retail sales would have generated higher profits, this approach helped avoid delays and potential long-term complications.
In a single night, merchants from different regions received a large number of Fairy-type Pokémon. It was evident that almost half of the market had suddenly been supplied, causing temporary saturation and a drop in prices.
Many merchants who believed they had acquired an exclusive resource were stunned. Pokémon that were once extremely rare suddenly appeared in large quantities. At this point, they realized they had been manipulated.
However, it was already too late. Team Heaven had executed their operation with such precision and discretion that even their own members didn't fully know what was going on. For the merchants, tracking down those responsible was virtually impossible.
With this strategy, Cain managed to obtain an immense fortune.
From the total profits, Cain kept 70%, as he had invested all his personal resources and also had outstanding debts with Steven and Wallace. It was only logical that he recovered the majority of the profit.
The four main leaders of Team Heaven—Skye, Alec, Miyamoto, and Karen—had no objections. They knew that Cain had risked everything in this move.
Despite receiving only the remaining 30%, that amount was more than enough to cover Team Heaven's needs for a long time. Additionally, Cain allowed the four leaders to share a small portion of those profits as a reward for their loyalty and effort.
For them, this amount represented a personal fortune, which ensured a much smoother path in the future. Deeply grateful, they vowed to continue serving Cain with absolute devotion.
Cain, for his part, once again delegated the management of Team Heaven and the Leafy Town Gym to his subordinates. With both institutions operating properly, he was able to fully focus on his own goals.
The first thing he did was repay his debts to Steven and Wallace. He also thanked them for their support and invited them to visit Leafy Town whenever they wanted. He even offered to prepare custom Pokéblocks using his advanced expertise as a breeder.
Although Cain had not made his skill as a breeder public, those who knew him well understood that he far surpassed the average advanced-level breeders. This was something even the League elite recognized, but they said nothing—otherwise, the old folks at the Breeders' Guild would have gone mad.
After paying his debts, Cain still retained 60% of the profits. With this sum, he was better prepared to face any challenge.
He allocated part of the money to acquire high-tech equipment through his connections in Team Rocket and the League.
Among the tools he purchased were communication devices, teleportation tools, analysis and treatment equipment, and a complete virtual camouflage device.
The latter was by far the most expensive investment, as he obtained it through Team Rocket's internal catalog.
Cain planned to use these resources to develop the mysterious uninhabited island he had discovered in the ocean. Now that Porygon2 had completed its tests, it was safe to transfer the Pokémon to that island.
Although the island hadn't been discovered by anyone else, Cain didn't want to take any risks. That's why he would install the virtual camouflage device, which would make the island "invisible," greatly increasing its security.
With this technology—and thanks to the mysterious energy the island emitted—the Pokémon living there could train and grow more quickly.
Furthermore, the communication and teleportation tools would allow Cain to access his Pokémon from anywhere, ensuring that even during long expeditions, his team's training would not be neglected.
This island was part of a plan Cain had conceived since discovering it, but he hadn't had the resources to implement it. The recent fortune obtained from the Fairy-type Pokémon finally allowed him to bring this project to life.
However, before permanently transferring the Pokémon, Cain wanted to thoroughly explore and study the island to ensure its safety.
Meanwhile, he continued training his Pokémon in the backyard, processing the lessons learned during the Sinnoh Tournament and strengthening his second group of Pokémon so they could reach the next level.
Even though he had invested in rare and expensive materials to enhance his team, he quickly discovered that money disappeared fast. Between custom medicines and advanced supplements, the expenses were enormous.
This reminded him that no matter how much one earns, money is never enough. The more you earn, the more you spend, as your needs and standards also rise.
However, Cain firmly believed that those who know how to spend well also know how to earn well.
As he progressed with his training, he occasionally took his team into the nearby forest to face wild Pokémon.
This not only improved their battle skills but also helped newcomers like Bagon and Horsea adapt to his training style.
The forest battles, which were more moderate, provided valuable experience for the newer Pokémon and helped them integrate into the team.
(End of chapter)