A deathly silence fell over the scene.
Sabrina realized she had said something wrong.
Head bowed, her face filled with helplessness, she had been told not to mention that incident when she came, but she…
"I've almost forgotten about that competition from back then."
"I came to Martha City to become a very good trainer."
Bai Yu shrugged, completely unconcerned.
Besides, he wasn't the same person he was back then; that incident wasn't a big deal to him now.
Winning and losing were normal for trainers, and besides, the person who controlled Magnemite in that battle wasn't the current Bai Yu, so why should he dwell on it?
Hearing this, Sabrina's eyes brightened again. "But you, you didn't come here just to catch up, did you?"
Bai Yu looked at Sabrina; her visit was definitely not
just for a casual chat.
They usually only chatted in the Pokédex, but her sudden appearance in Martha City must have something to do with it.
"What? Long time no see, can't we catch up in person?" Sabrina rolled her eyes at Bai Yu, then took out a Poké Ball and placed it on the table.
"Hmm?"
Bai Yu looked at Sabrina with a hint of doubt.
He knew his family better than anyone. If his family were wealthy,
Bai Yu wouldn't have left Goldenrod City alone.
His starter Pokémon wouldn't have been Magnemite.
He would have at least used his standard starter Pokémon for his journey. "Don't you always like Electric-type Pokémon?"
"This is Electivire."
Sabrina casually pointed to the Poké Ball on the table.
Electivire.
Even in the Kanto region, it's a rare Pokémon.
Its rarity even surpasses that of Scyther. Electivire's final form, Electivire, is also a highly versatile Pokémon.
Many Electric-type Gym Leaders choose Electivire as their first Pokémon.
Even in the Sinnoh region, Denji, known as the strongest Electric-type trainer, didn't use Xeno'jiiva, the one often seen facing Ash at the end, as his main Pokémon.
It was Electivire, the Pokémon that always stayed by Denji's side .
That Electivire's status even surpassed Denji's starter Pokémon, Pikachu!
Now, Sabrina was entrusting this Pokémon to him.
Electivire was indeed tempting.
There weren't many main Electric-type attackers, but…
Bai Yu already had an Electric-type Pokémon; adding another would feel out of place.
Giving me a Crystal Blossom would be more practical than an Electivire.
Rather than a direct assault, Bai Yu preferred using tactics like Bladder, Spikes, and Toxic—strategies that relied on attrition and multiple rounds of damage to win matches.
Winning might not be easy, but it would definitely be more enjoyable.
Just seeing that expression on his opponent's face gave Bai Yu a strange sense of satisfaction.
Of course, he couldn't say this to Sabrina.
"I… I understand."
Bai Yu was about to refuse when he saw a hint of expectation in Sabrina's eyes.
To be honest, Bai Yu had never seen Sabrina with such an expression
before. He was almost ready to speak, but reluctantly, he had to accept.
At worst, he could train with Electabuzz in later battles, then replace Magneton with a main attacker for a quick attack.
Sabrina saw Bai Yu accept the Poké Ball.
"Hmph~ I went to a lot of trouble to get this Pokémon for you."
"Don't be ungrateful."
She breathed a slight sigh of relief, but still spoke without reservation.
Bai Yu took the opportunity to inquire about Sabrina's current strength.
Seeing her hesitant manner, Bai Yu guessed what was going on.
Even according to the anime's setting, Sabrina's strength was among the top in the gym.
The appearance of Qinglv and the others made Bai Yu realize that the world before him was definitely not as simple as depicted in the anime.
Sabrina's current strength was at least at the Elite Four level.
She had only been away from Goldenrod City for less than a year, and she had already reached that level.
Was this what they called a genius?
This kind of talent was comparable to that of Red and other monster trainers.
After chatting for a while, Sabrina didn't intend to leave.
There were some spare rooms in the gym, which could be used for a night's stay after a little cleaning.
"I'll rest for the night, and tomorrow I'll look for a better hotel in Marchasla,"
Bai Yu said apologetically.
The entire gym didn't even have a receptionist, let alone a cleaning lady.
It seemed he would need to hire a receptionist and some staff to clean the gym rooms and battle arena. If things continued like this, he would definitely get a severe scolding from that old man when he returned.
After Bai Yu left, Sabrina returned to her previous cold and aloof demeanor.
She took out her Pokédex, which looked slightly different from the League Pokédex.
The 'R' symbol was clearly engraved on the back of the Pokédex.
"Whitey's strength has improved significantly compared to a year ago."
"His Magnemite has evolved into Magneton."
"I wonder if he recognized me."
Sabrina bit her lip, the scene that had occurred in the research lab flashing through her mind.
She already knew that Whitey was the Gym Leader of Martha City.
She just hadn't expected him to be able to defeat that group of Team Rocket members.
If she hadn't been wearing a mask at the time, she probably would have been exposed to him.
It was better not to tell him
her identity as a Team Rocket member. Sabrina was still conflicted deep down. Such an identity wasn't good for the entire League.
"What happened afterward, was it real or fake?"
"Will the future I foresaw really happen?"
After the match with Whitey, Sabrina used her psychic powers to see the future of the Kanto region.
She saw Whitey's figure, and she also saw trainers she had never seen before appearing in the Kanto region.
She hadn't forgotten that scene to this day, and it was the reason she joined Team Rocket.
She wanted to help Bai Yu grow rapidly from a different perspective,
but Bai Yu displayed strength beyond her expectations.
His sudden appearance in the research institute was already beyond her foresight. Even the strength he now possessed was beyond her comprehension.
He shouldn't have waited for her arrival before evolving Magneton into Magneton. These unexpected events left Sabrina somewhat bewildered.
She couldn't even determine what had happened to her abilities. She
couldn't even predict Bai Yu's future, as if he had suddenly lost his original abilities. Back in his room, Bai Yu sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the Poké Ball containing Electabuzz.
For a moment, he was filled with doubt. Was the woman who appeared in the research institute earlier Sabrina?
A Champion-level trainer who could cultivate Alakazam to that level—at this stage, Bai Yu couldn't think of anyone else besides Sabrina who could do that. After pondering for a long time, Bai Yu gave up.
The game panel appeared in his mind. 'Genshin Impact, activate!' ' Superpowers include the ability to foresee the future, a point emphasized in the special episode. Sabrina joined Team Rocket because she could foresee three years into the future. Furthermore, Greninja, the Psychic Gym Leader in the Kalos region of the anime, also demonstrated this ability, predicting that Ash and Greninja would be the saviors.
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