Chapter 31 - 31: Rejection
The test's conclusion was quite uneventful. The top ten participants stepped onto the stage and swiped their identification cards through the magnetic strip, each receiving a reward of 200 points.
For others, 200 points might be considered a significant amount of resources, but for Cain, who still had over 7,000 points, it was merely an additional resource. However small it might be, it still had value.
In reality, Team Rocket tightly controls the distribution of points. Cain had only been lucky to stumble upon a green-quality Pokémon egg, and with the system's help, he was able to recognize its value and quickly earn 20,000 points.
This type of success isn't easy to replicate. The main way to earn points within Team Rocket remains through completing missions.
Completing missions is the most stable source of points. Capturing rare Pokémon or finding rare items to exchange for points are things that depend on each person's luck and skill.
Cain's advantage lies in having the system. As long as rare-quality Pokémon appear in front of him, they cannot escape his scan. Therefore, his most stable way to earn points would be capturing various Pokémon. The only thing that could limit him is luck.
However, some things must be done in moderation. If Cain were always capturing rare Pokémon to exchange for points, what would others think? Someone who can identify a Pokémon's quality without instruments—wouldn't they be taken to a lab to be studied?
Therefore, it's important to know when to stand out and when to keep a low profile. That's the best way to act.
With the end of the test, the crowd gradually dispersed. Everyone wore a serious expression. What had just happened was like a ticking time bomb, constantly reminding them of the need to push themselves.
After this, everyone would surely intensify their efforts. If not, they would die.
Viper and the mysterious cloaked figure left the square as soon as the test ended, surrounded by Team Rocket soldiers. Given their positions and status, they wouldn't pay much attention to these minor matters, as they had subordinates to handle everything.