Chapter 722 - 721: The True Objective of Team Rocket
During the flight, Cain briefly explained his encounter with Regice to Altaria.
After all, Altaria should theoretically know Regice, as both Pokémon could be considered "countrymen." Moreover, from Altaria’s initial reaction, it was evident that she did not expect Cain to have such a powerful resource up his sleeve.
Cain perfectly understood Altaria’s pride. Considering her as an ally, she had already done more than enough. Initially, Cain had not even planned to rely on Altaria to escape.
Under Cain’s comforting words and persuasion, Altaria’s attitude gradually began to change. However, when she looked at Cain again, something different was reflected in her eyes.
Since meeting Cain on Mythical Island, Altaria had always believed that her talent and power made her superior. Although she eventually decided to follow Cain off the island, deep down, she still saw him as an ordinary, even average person.
A somewhat clever trainer, but nothing outstanding.
But after what had happened, that small sense of superiority Altaria held in her heart completely disappeared.
In such a short time since leaving the island, Cain had advanced significantly in power. He had even managed to negotiate with Regice, something Altaria would never have imagined.
"If he has come this far in so little time, how far could he go if given more?" Altaria wondered, unable to imagine it.
For the first time since leaving Mythical Island, Altaria felt that her strength might be starting to fall behind. Moreover, she had not yet crossed the barrier to the Elite level, something that was beginning to concern her. Perhaps it was time for more rigorous training.