Chapter 404: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [404] [100 PS]
Devon Corporation was now in a state of utter chaos.
On one hand, Silph Co. had just secured a major victory in the Pokémon Duel, successfully entering the Hoenn communications market and leaving Devon's products in tatters.
On the other hand, they had to dedicate substantial resources to mitigating the massive public backlash caused by their defeat in the duel.
And now, to make matters worse, Mauville Holdings—a company that had been bankrupt for years—had suddenly re-emerged, announcing plans for restructuring.
Even Mr. Stone, the seasoned president of Devon Corporation, was finding this situation exceptionally challenging.
"Don't stop the PR efforts regarding public opinion," Mr. Stone ordered. "Additionally, use our influence to block Mauville Holdings' restructuring plan at all costs!"
"What about Silph Co.'s holographic communicator?" a subordinate asked.
It was painful to see the company's carefully developed product repeatedly crushed in the marketplace.
"We lost the duel. Silph Co. entering the Hoenn market is now an established fact... The gap in technological prowess between our Pokémon Navigator and their holographic communicator is immense. Therefore, I've decided... to abandon the communications market."
Mr. Stone almost growled out the last sentence, his expression heavy yet resolute.
"President...!"