"Young Roy, we've met before. I am Giovanni, the Gym Leader of Viridian City."
Upon hearing Giovanni's self-introduction, Matori was speechless; it was the first time she had ever seen her leader so polite to a young boy.
"You're too kind. Just call me Roy, Master Giovanni."
Roy had already forgotten about Agatha's warning to him not to have too much contact with Giovanni.
There's nothing we can do; it's Giovanni.
If a character of this caliber—the biggest villain in the Kanto and Johto of the anime, the creator of Team Rainbow Rocket, the master of the Earth, and a member of Meowth Fan Club —takes the initiative to shake hands with you, there is absolutely no reason to refuse.
"Roy, is this your first time deep-sea fishing?"
"Yeah, I just wanted to fish for fun, who would have thought I'd catch something like that."
Roy's Versailles-like words and the smile he gave when facing the fisherman's mockery created a contrast in Giovanni; the man before him was indeed quite interesting.
"Okay, Roy, then you can call me Brother Giovanni, that way it won't seem too formal."
Roy was surprised that Giovanni wanted to be his older brother. Of course, he wouldn't refuse such a request, since he wouldn't be the one to suffer.
"Yes, Giovanni- san."
Then Giovanni asked the question he was most curious about:
"Roy, I noticed you were quite strong. Were you an apprentice at that Fighting Dojo before?"
"Gym apprentice? Giovanni- san, are you kidding me? Even if I wanted to be an apprentice, my teacher wouldn't allow it."
Giovanni slapped his forehead. He had only noticed Roy's power and forgotten the crucial fact that Roy was also Agatha's apprentice.
How could a Ghost type Elite Four member possibly let his apprentice learn Fighting type techniques...? Wait a minute!!!
It's quite possible. Agatha, as a veteran Elite Four in the Kanto Region, experienced the early days of the Pokémon League's formation and the early days of competitive battles.
Back then, the Pokémon League treated humans like Pokémon and Pokémon like livestock.
The reason why Roy's strength is so great is self-evident.
Seeing that Roy had finished packing up his fishing gear and was about to leave, Giovanni made way for him and left the sunken fishing platform with Roy.
Let's talk as we walk.
First, Roy discussed some issues related to Pokémon breeding, with Roy's insights mostly focusing on Ghost type Pokémon.
However, he had also studied the cultivation manual that Agatha had given him, so he could answer most of Giovanni's questions.
Roy felt that the Giovanni in front of him didn't seem like a villainous leader of an evil force, but rather like a talkative middle-aged man.
Giovanni then asked Roy why he was able to smile when the first fisherman mocked him.
Roy's just being sarcastic, isn't he? Why not prove himself with his skills?
In the end, didn't the fisherman obediently bow and apologize, and then spend Poké Dollars to buy his own Lure Pokéblock?
After hearing Roy's answer, Sakamoto nodded in satisfaction. He realized that Roy's thinking was closer to his own age, so his question returned to Roy's age.
"We've been chatting for so long and I still haven't asked you how old you are."
"Me? I'm 14 this year."
"14? No wonder you're so young... you're 14!!!"
Giovanni took a step back, looking at Roy, who was almost 3cm taller than him, and his surprise was beyond words.
With your physique and those muscles you just showed, you're 14?
Roy wasn't even this surprised when he caught Wailord earlier.
Seeing that Giovanni didn't believe him, Roy held his ID Card up to his face, revealing the same smile as on the ID Card.
The photo on the ID Card is of Roy from two years ago, but you can still recognize him.
Upon seeing Roy's photo and the number 14 after his age on the ID Card, Giovanni's first suspicion was whether the ID Card was fake.
However, it's clear that the material of the ID Card is fine, which indicates something.
The Matori standing next to him nodded in agreement; the other person's profile in the Edge Cup did indeed show him to be 14 years old.
The boy in front of me was really only 14 years old.
Giovanni somewhat regretted letting Roy call him "big brother" earlier; at his current age, Roy could easily call him "uncle."
No wonder Agatha took Roy as her apprentice.
That kind of extraordinary talent—who wouldn't be tempted?
But is it really appropriate for such a young and cheerful Ghost-type Trainers?
Having arrived at his room, Roy said goodbye to Giovanni. Agatha's room was not far away across from his.
If Agatha sees him acting like a brother to Giovanni, she might use Agatha to fish for Sharpedo that afternoon.
Giovanni was still in shock at Roy's age. He waved goodbye to Roy and went back to his room.
After saying goodbye to Giovanni, Roy returned to his room and took out a note:
Derby, the general manager of the Saffron City TV and Broadcasting Station, needs 20 Lure Pokéblock.
Lyle, the vice chairman of the Vermilion City Oceanic Group, needs 15 Lure Pokéblock.
The deputy curator of the Pewter City Museum needs 15 Lure Pokéblock.
Is it really that easy to make money from fishing?
This isn't just a note; it's a ticket to financial freedom.
"It's you again?"
The Wailord, emerging from the sea, stared at Roy with his beady eyes, unable to understand what Roy was saying.
Even with the Drakloak's translation, Wailord didn't listen at all.
Roy was helpless as he watched Wailord bite the hook again. Wailord seemed to realize that he could not subdue him, so he would bite whenever Roy made a move.
Seeing that the Wailord's beady eyes were still staring straight at him, as if saying that he wouldn't let go until he handed over the food.
"I'm impressed. You eat more than I sell."
Despite his apparent disdain, Roy took out a dozen or so Lure Pokéblock from his Spatial Bracelet, which he had originally intended to sell, and threw them into the sea.
Seeing that his long-awaited lunch had finally arrived, Wailord released Roy's hook to eat the Pokéblock that had fallen into the water.
After eating its fill, the Wailord Spit Up a stream of water from its blowhole, creating a rainbow.
It was as if they were thanking Roy for the free buffet.
It could be said that Wailord both their strength and their Wailord.
Ever since Roy caught a Wailord on the sinking platform yesterday, he has been hailed as the fishing god of the S.S. Anne by the other anglers on board.
Almost every angler would specifically come to Roy to buy bait, and they would buy dozens at a time.
Roy made a fortune, more than he had earned fighting in the Dome Arena in Rustboro City.
Keep in mind that the raw materials for making Lure Pokéblock only cost 200 Poké Dollars, resulting in a net profit of up to a hundred times. No wonder breeders are so rich.
Roy's orders are already booked until next month.
However, Roy wasn't rushing to make the Pokéblock at this time. Instead, he was leisurely fishing on the sunken platform, enjoying the sea breeze.
After Wailord left, Snorunt held Roy's fishing rod in Roy arms while keeping an eye on the sea.