Pokémon, who made him the gym leader?

Chapter 79 Who told you to lure Gu Xin here!

Inside the main control room, Apollo was still transferring data.

A quick glance at the surveillance footage revealed that Team Rocket and League trainers were battling in various locations throughout the base.

Apollo looked serious. He had to hurry. Athena had disappeared without a trace, and the entire base only had him and Lance as the two top-tier combatants.

This data on gene fusion experiments is extremely important. This base is definitely doomed, but this data must be taken with us, otherwise the loss to the Rockets would be too severe.

"Huh? The lab was hacked too?"

Apollo looked towards the laboratory and saw an ordinary-looking girl with a Blastoise wander into the lab, which was a bit of a pity.

Although gene fusion research is not yet perfect, it has indeed produced a semi-finished product. Speaking of which...

"What's Lance doing?"

Apollo frowned. He had sent Lance to bring back the Darkrai, but Lance hadn't returned yet.

Although this alliance's operation is led by Wataru, Wataru hasn't made a move yet, has he?

Darkrai, as a legendary mythical Pokémon, is still very precious. Although the boss doesn't really value it, its genetic fusion with Mewtwo also failed.

However, if someone from the Rockets' management team can be recruited, and with proper training, their strength will definitely improve significantly.

But just then, Apollo's communications suddenly lit up.

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Apollo picked up the communicator and saw that it was a distress call from Lance.

What's wrong with Lance? There weren't any other Elite Four members from the Kanto League who arrived, right? Has he become so weak that he can't even handle a regular League Trainer?

Apollo hesitated for a second as he looked at the data transfer that was about to be completed.

There's no way to save you, brother!

Apollo felt a pang of guilt; compared to Lance, Apollo was clearly more concerned about this important research data.

Five minutes later, Apollo watched with satisfaction as the data transfer was successful.

Apollo immediately took out the USB drive, put it in his inner pocket, and deleted the entire system. Now all he had to do was retreat.

Although the outside is definitely completely surrounded by the alliance members led by Adu, it doesn't matter!

Like a cunning rabbit with three burrows, this large base also has an extremely hidden passageway exit, known only to their senior officers.

Apollo turned around to run away, but just then...

Boom!

The door to the control room was blown open with a deafening explosion and smoke, causing Apollo, caught off guard, to inhale a large amount of smoke and dust, coughing incessantly.

What the hell is going on? The enemy has actually advanced all the way here?!

Apollo's face was extremely grim.

Then a trembling figure ran in through the blasted-open 'door'.

"Apollo!!"

"Lance?!"

Apollo stared in disbelief at the ragged and disheveled figure. Although his face was covered in dust, his little hat was gone, and his clothes were tattered, it was definitely his colleague Lance.

How did things get like this in just ten minutes? Did you go on a wilderness survival adventure?!

Lance's eyes lit up when he saw Apollo, and he ran towards Apollo as if he had seen a savior.

"Thank goodness! Apollo, you're still here!" Lance was practically in tears.

"Wait, what's going on?" Apollo's eyelids twitched, and his intuition told him that something was wrong.

"That guy's a monster, you bastard! We can't beat him! We absolutely can't beat him!"

"What are you talking about?"

"Tsk~ So it's true that fate brings people together even from a thousand miles away, Mr. Apollo. I didn't expect us to meet so soon."

Suddenly, a clear, youthful voice rang out.

Apollo was taken aback, and Lance immediately hid behind Apollo.

"Guxin?"

Apollo frowned when he saw the boy appearing at the "gate," along with Nidoking and Saurami behind him, and the weakened Darkrai.

Did Guxin beat Lance into this state?

Apollo was somewhat surprised; the events on the Saint-Antoine were still vivid in his mind, after all, not too long had passed.

But that doesn't make sense, does it? While Guxin is indeed quite strong, Lance shouldn't be completely outmatched by him.

"Ah, it is an honor to be remembered by Mr. Apollo."

Gusin looked like an elegant and gentle gentleman, his eyes shining brightly as he gazed at Apollo.

With two Generals, plus Athena from before, and three high-ranking Team Rocket officers, the rewards for the Kanto League are something to look forward to.

How about we apply for a shiny Iron Dumbbell? A shiny Mega Metagross is pretty cool, even though there aren't any Iron Dumbbells in the Kanto region.

But what's wrong with Damaranchi making a face and asking the Hoenn League for something after all his great contribution?

"I had a rough idea that Mr. Apollo hadn't left yet, but I didn't expect Mr. Lance to actually lead the way."

Guxin's smile grew increasingly gentle.

So you're the one who lured the enemy here? I could have retreated safely, you bastard!

Apollo glared at Lance, who remained defiant.

"Apollo, I underestimated you before. I didn't expect you could even handle this guy. Awesome!"

Lance gave Apollo a thumbs up. He had always thought that Apollo, as the leader of the four generals, was undoubtedly capable of management and planning, but his strength was not actually much higher than theirs.

But now it seems that Apollo had been hiding his true abilities all along!

Even a trainer like Gushin needs to fight 2-on-1 to defeat Apollo, which shows how prestigious Apollo is as the leader of the Four Generals!

"Huh?" Apollo was momentarily confused about what Lance meant.

But that's not the point right now; the point is Guxin right in front of us.

"Guxin, that's quite a coincidence. What did you think of my suggestion earlier?"

Apollo calmed himself, placed his left hand behind his back, straightened his chest, and raised his head with elegance.

The previous proposal? Oh, it was about trying to recruit me to the Rockets.

"In this situation, is Mr. Apollo about to play another joke?" Guxin's smile widened.

"To be honest, Ms. Athena has already gone to the police station to familiarize herself with the environment. I imagine she must be quite lonely. You two probably wouldn't want to see your colleague all alone, would you?"

So Athena was actually captured by Gushin?

Apollo and Lance were taken aback by what they heard, but then they immediately understood.

"I see, Gushin. How about we compromise? Consider that Darkrai a gift from the Rockets."

Apollo's eyes flickered, and then he decisively spoke to Gushin.

Now is not the time to fight Guxin. There is also the Kanto champion Adu outside, who is eyeing us covetously. The longer we stay here, the greater the risk.

Furthermore, it's clearly not right that Guxin captured Athena and beat Lance so badly.

Could it be that Gushin on the Saint-Annu was hiding his true strength?

Apollo was indeed very intelligent; he considered this possibility and did not foolishly trust the events of the previous battle.

"Mr. Apollo is still as fond of joking as ever." Guxin shrugged, took two steps back, and waved his hand casually.

Nido and Flame Queen immediately understood Gusin's meaning, took two steps forward, and glared fiercely at Apollo and Lance, exuding pressure.

"So, they couldn't reach an agreement?"

Apollo's somber face was solemn as he threw out the Poké Balls containing Houndoom and Weezing.

"Of course, Mr. Apollo, as a friend, I will visit you often." Guxin's tone was gentle, as if he were truly talking to a good friend.

Apollo's expression darkened. "You went to visit me in prison, didn't you?"

"Guxin! It seems you don't understand. Last time, it was because you and Crimson teamed up, with that clown interfering, that I lost to you!"

Apollo said in a deep voice, "And this time he is at his peak!"

"Go, bro!! Take down this rude little brat!" Lance temporarily acted as a cheerleader, encouraging his brother.

"Guxin! Let's go!"

We will win!!!

then……

"How can he be so strong?"

Apollo clutched his chest in shock as he stared at the swaying Houndoom and Weezing.

How could this be? Not long after the battle began, his main forces, Houndoom and Weezing, were actually defeated by Nidoking and Salazzle!

Finally regaining his senses, Apollo glared at Lance, who was also somewhat astonished.

"You actually led such a powerful enemy here? Are you out of your mind?"

He could have retreated safely! It's all Lance's fault, that idiot, who knew Guxin was so strong yet still lured him here!

Is Lance out of his mind? Why does he have to drag someone down with him?!

Now look what's happened! Guxin is blocking the door, how are they going to escape?!

"Dude, is it my fault? Didn't you say that Guxin and Crimson teamed up to defeat you? I thought you were really something."

Lance retorted, unconvinced, "Who knew you were just bragging?"

(End of this chapter)