Chapter 79 - Chapter 78: Sabrina Establishes Her Authority

"It should be here."Sabrina floated gracefully several feet above the ground, her Psychic power effortlessly holding her aloft. In her delicate hands hovered a paper map, its edges slightly worn. She scanned it carefully, comparing the crude landmarks drawn on it with the landscape below.This world was new to her—unfamiliar, strange, and primitive compared to what she once knew. But Sabrina was no longer that naive young girl who had stumbled through her early days. She was now a confident, powerful woman who understood her abilities and had full control over them.Closing her eyes, Sabrina inhaled deeply, feeling the energy within her stir. She gently released it outward.Wave after wave of Psychic power rippled through the air, invisible to the eye but sweeping through everything around her. Like circles in a still pond, her power expanded further and further, mapping out the land, sensing the life that inhabited it."Hmm?" Sabrina's eyes fluttered open."There's a battle going on."The disturbance wasn't far—just beyond a few abandoned structures in this desolate warehouse district. Without wasting another moment, Sabrina vanished in a flash of light, Teleporting toward the source of the conflict.---In Warehouse Area No. 8, Zhang Tianyu and Zhang Xuewei were engrossed in their training battle."Houndour, Flamethrower!""Prince Bo, use Water Gun!"The two young men barked orders as their Pokémon clashed, the attacks colliding mid-air and hissing into harmless steam.Their current strength wasn't enough—not for the vision Renjiro had for Team Rocket. Nidoking and Nidoqueen had trained them hard, but even those two fierce Pokémon couldn't train them forever. The method had grown inefficient. So, they had resorted to battling each other, hoping to sharpen their instincts and gain real combat experience."Dodrio, Tri Attack! Block that Flamethrower!" Zhang Xuewei called out, voice steady."Zubat, Air Cutter on Prince Bo—go!"Xuewei had learned from countless hours watching battles on television, studying trainers far more skilled than himself. His strategy was clear: neutralize the double offense with Tri Attack, then punish the slower Prince Bo with Zubat's swift Air Cutter.The plan worked.Dodrio's Tri Attack collided with both Flamethrower and Water Gun, neutralizing them with a burst of crackling energy. Zubat's wings glinted as it sent a razor-sharp Air Cutter flying toward its target.Tianyu grinned."Prince Bo's defense is solid. Shield it with your fins!"The Water-type Pokémon braced itself, sturdy twin fins raised like shields. The Air Cutter struck but did little more than leave a shallow groove on its armored fins."Now, Prince Bo, hit back! Whirlpool!"The battle raged on—until it didn't.Without warning, a woman appeared at the center of the battlefield, as if she had materialized out of thin air.Sabrina.Her sudden appearance startled both trainers."What the…?"Zhang Tianyu's jaw dropped. For a brief moment, all thoughts of the fight vanished as he was captivated by her striking presence—long hair, confident posture, and an aura of immense power.Then reality snapped back."Oh no! Stop the attack! Prince Bo!"But it was too late.The swirling vortex of water launched from Prince Bo's mouth, speeding toward Sabrina."Watch out!" Tianyu shouted in panic.But Sabrina didn't move. She simply turned her head, her gaze calm, focused.In a moment that defied logic, the Whirlpool twisted in mid-air, as if obeying her will, and reversed course."Bang!"Prince Bo was caught off guard and blasted backward by his own attack, rolling across the ground.Zhang Xuewei and Zhang Tianyu stared, stunned."What just happened?""How did she do that?"Their commotion drew the attention of other Team Rocket recruits. One by one, the rest of the nineteen members gathered, curious about the disruption."Whoa… who's that?""She looks like a movie star…""Bet she's got a boyfriend already.""As if she'd even look at us!""Maybe she's with our team! If I show off, maybe she'll notice me!""Is our Team Rocket finally getting a girl on the team?""If she is, she'll be the star of the group, no doubt!"But Zhang Xuewei wasn't distracted. He stepped forward, eyes narrowed, cautious."Who are you?" he asked, voice low but firm.No one new joined Team Rocket without Renjiro's knowledge. If there were a new recruit, he would have been informed.And this woman… she appeared out of nowhere. Almost like she had Teleported.And that Whirlpool—how had she reversed it?Sabrina's lips curved slightly.It seemed luck was on her side. These were indeed the recruits Renjiro had mentioned."Mediocre," she thought. "Not one of them is even close to elite level.""I am Sabrina. Team Rocket Executive."Her voice was clear, steady."Renjiro sent me. He said you were weak and needed training. That's why I'm here.""Team Rocket Executive?!"The recruits erupted in disbelief."No way!""She's no older than us—what could she possibly teach us?""Isn't Team Rocket brand new? How could we have Executives already?""Sure, sure. If you can beat me, I'll let you train me, sweetheart."Whistles and laughter followed.Sabrina's expression didn't change."It doesn't matter what you believe now. You'll believe soon enough."She raised her arm slowly, then with a swift motion, dropped it.The air seemed to thicken. A crushing, invisible weight bore down on every person present.The recruits were flattened instantly, pinned to the ground by the force of Sabrina's gravity space."W-what the hell?!""I can't move!""It's like the whole building's on top of me!""Could this… could this be Psychic?!""No way—Psychic doesn't work like this, does it?!""Please, stop—I can't breathe!""I was wrong! I'm sorry! Let me go!"Even those with Dark-type Pokémon found themselves helpless. Their supposed immunity meant nothing when the difference in strength was so overwhelming.Sabrina stood tall, watching them struggle without a hint of cruelty—only determination."Do you believe me now?""Yes! We believe!""Please, let us up! We're sorry!""Goddess, have mercy!"Only then did Sabrina ease the crushing pressure. Slowly, the gravity space lifted, allowing the recruits to gasp for air and rise shakily to their feet."You will train under me from now on," Sabrina declared."Today begins your first lesson. Gravity endurance training. You will learn to fight, move, and think under this weight."She scanned their faces, all pale and sweat-soaked."When this becomes bearable, I will increase the intensity. Again and again. Until you're worthy of the name Team Rocket."Silence answered her—no more catcalls, no more boasts."Let's begin."And once more, the air grew heavy as their training truly began.---