Increasing the Value

Roy had indeed done her a massive favor. The man before them was not only on the Hoenn Police Department's wanted list, but he had also crossed regional borders to poach Pokémon from protected ecological zones in the Kanto Region.

Scarface's Pokémon were a level 40 Weezing and a level 45 Forretress, and both had already learned Explosion.

During the pursuit, the Forretress had already been sacrificed by its trainer to use Explosion, which was exactly why she had lost his trail.

The remaining Weezing was poisonous and capable of exploding, so she hadn't dared to let her Arcanine get too close. She feared the opponent would use Explosion and injure her Arcanine, and if it ended up poisoned, the situation would be even harder to handle.

Yet, such a troublesome and vicious criminal had been captured by a young boy.

Officer Jenny found it more and more incredible the more she thought about it.

"Don't mention it. I believe assisting Officer Jenny is the duty of every citizen of the Pokémon League."

Roy replied with a sincere expression.

Officer Jenny was momentarily stunned by Roy's attempt to elevate the situation, but she felt deeply comforted in her heart.

If only everyone had the same sense of duty as Roy; it wasn't as if her work hadn't been misunderstood for a day or two.

People often questioned whether she had become a police chief by relying on the influence of her family, completely disregarding the achievements she had made.

After handcuffing Scarface, Officer Jenny caught a foul odor. Following the source of the smell, she saw that Scarface's pants were already soaked.

She finally understood why Roy had been covering his nose while talking to her.

Because the smell was truly unbearable, it was better to leave him to the newly arrived interns.

"Ro... Roy, right? You did a great job today. This man led a team to raid the Pokémon Day Care in Lilycove City a year ago and stole several Pokémon Eggs. Three months ago..."

He had committed so many crimes?

Logically speaking, a desperate criminal like this should fear nothing, so why would he be afraid of a ghost?

It was true: if you don't do anything wrong, you don't fear a knock at the door.

Roy handed Scarface's Poké Balls and Spatial Bracelet over to Officer Jenny. As for the mask, he secretly kept it for himself.

With his current strength, he couldn't tame a Gym-level Weezing, and keeping it was useless; he would even have to constantly guard against it.

After Officer Jenny took the Weezing's Poké Ball, she extended her palm toward Roy once more.

Huh?

Confused, Roy reached out and shook Officer Jenny's slender hand.

Feeling the warmth suddenly covering his palm, Officer Jenny noticed that Roy was holding her hand tightly and looking at her with a sincere expression.

Officer Jenny could only clarify:

"I meant for you to give me your Trainer Qualification Certificate."

Roy: What Trainer Qualification Certificate?

Roy had only heard before that one needed a Junior Trainer Qualification Certificate to go on a journey, but he didn't know much about the specific certificates.

"You don't have a Trainer Qualification Certificate?"

Roy shook his head.

Upon learning that Roy didn't have a Trainer Qualification Certificate, Officer Jenny patiently explained to him:

The Trainer Qualification Certificate was the Pokémon League's recognition of a trainer's strength, representing a trainer officially acknowledged by the Pokémon League.

Possessing two Pokémon over level 30 allowed one to apply for the Junior Trainer Qualification test. After passing the battle assessment, one could obtain the corresponding certificate.

A trainer holding a Junior Trainer Qualification Certificate could receive a monthly subsidy of 2,000 Poké Dollars.

Similarly, possessing two Pokémon over level 40 and passing the Pokémon League assessment allowed one to obtain a Gym-level Trainer Qualification Certificate.

But don't misunderstand; possessing a Gym-level Trainer Qualification Certificate did not mean one could become a Gym Leader.

A Gym Leader needed at least three Beginner King-level Pokémon; that was just the most basic requirement. Possessing a Gym-level Trainer Qualification Certificate meant you were qualified to become an apprentice at a gym.

The Pokémon League would provide a monthly subsidy of 10,000 Poké Dollars.

Possessing three Pokémon over level 50 and passing the Pokémon League assessment allowed one to obtain a Senior Trainer Qualification Certificate.

At this point, you were a pillar of the Pokémon League and could qualify to apply to become a Pokémon League Prosecutor.

The Pokémon League would provide a monthly subsidy of 100,000 Poké Dollars.

As for the higher levels—Beginner King, Mid-level King, and High-level Elite Four—those were not things Roy could come into contact with yet, so Officer Jenny didn't continue.

Furthermore, possessing a Trainer Qualification Certificate allowed one to receive discounts when purchasing items at the League Shop and healing Pokémon at the Pokémon Center.

Similarly, one could go to the Pokémon Center to accept missions and earn points, which could be exchanged for items in the League Warehouse, though points could only be used within the Hoenn League.

Of course, the Pokémon League wouldn't give out so many benefits for free; trainers also had to fulfill their obligations. For example, if official institutions like the Pokémon League centers were threatened, or if there were missions that needed to be completed, trainers could not refuse.

"I see. So that's how it is."

After Officer Jenny's detailed explanation, Roy roughly understood the logic behind it—it was a hierarchical system established by the Pokémon League to win over the majority of trainers.

But right now, both his Litwick and Duskull were two levels away from reaching level 30.

Officer Jenny suggested that since Roy hadn't obtained a Trainer Qualification Certificate yet, she could compensate him with Poké Dollars or keep a record of his contribution today.

Once Roy passed the Junior Trainer Qualification test, he could come to Lilycove City to collect the points.

"Also... could you let go of my hand now?"

Roy quickly let go of Officer Jenny's hand and expressed his embarrassment, though his beaming smile didn't show any sign of it.

While Roy was thinking, Officer Jenny still suggested that Roy choose the points. Points could be exchanged for Poké Dollars, but Poké Dollars could not be exchanged for points. Of course, it depended on Roy's choice.

After listening to Officer Jenny, Roy decided to take her advice.

He would come to Lilycove City again next time.

Scarface's mission was classified as a C-rank mission, which rewarded 500 League Points. Additionally, because Roy was so well-spoken, Officer Jenny used her family's authority to grant an extra 50 points.

That made a total of 550 points. According to Officer Jenny, this could be exchanged for a year's supply of Universal Pokéblocks, or if Roy saved up, he could reach 2,000 points to exchange for a low-tier (Water, Fire, or Grass) Evolution Stone.