Chapter 574 - 573: The Terrifying Reputation
After Cain's first surprise attack failed, he didn't rush to strike again.
This situation was different from the Trial Island. On the Trial Island, Cain didn't know the other Team Rocket members who arrived later.
Thus, in every battle, he needed to act decisively and quickly, no matter how strong the opponents were. Only by taking the initiative could he ensure victory step by step.
But this time, on Mythical Island, thanks to Regi, Cain had information about some of the people who had ascended the island, one of them being Shuichi, his current opponent.
Cain was confident he wouldn't be defeated. Even if he couldn't win, he always had an escape route with Slowking by his side. So, with the option to attack or retreat, he had nothing to fear.
However, something in Shuichi's tone suggested he recognized him.
Even though Cain was also a Team Rocket Officer, he wasn't as well-known as others. His work in the Hoenn region and his direct connection with Umbra and Giovanni kept him separate from ordinary officers, who knew little about him.
Even Regi knew little about Cain, but this Shuichi, upon seeing him, seemed to recognize him immediately.
Cain smiled and said, "What's this? Do you seem to know me? I don't remember seeing you before."
Now that Shuichi knew who had ruined his plan, he wasn't as angry as before. An enemy in the shadows is far scarier than one in plain sight, and now that Cain had emerged from hiding, Shuichi felt more confident.
Without even glancing at his Excadrill lying not far away, Shuichi spoke sarcastically: "The famous first place in Team Rocket's special trial, the young prodigy of Team Rocket, Cain. Who doesn't know you?"