How many people lived in all the regions discovered so far?
There was no clear answer to that question. All anyone knew was that there were a lot.
And those were only the regions discovered so far. The world was so vast that other regions could very well exist.
Who could say exactly how many people there were?
If this device became something everyone needed, the profits alone would be enough to tempt the League.
Previously, Professor Oak had been fixated on handing these devices out to new Trainers for free. He had never considered this angle at all.
Now that Chen Shi had brought it up, Professor Oak understood immediately.
"You mean we should use the profits to win over the League?" Professor Oak's eyes shone.
The corner of Chen Shi's mouth twitched. Somewhat speechless, he said, "Professor, why are you still hung up on whether the League will help you build signal towers?"
"Let me ask you this. If everyone had one of these devices, they could all access the internet anytime, anywhere."
"Then, if I posted a paper on a forum, wouldn't people all over the world be able to see it?"
"Instead of things being like they were before, when only people whose families could afford a computer could read it?"
Those words exploded like a thunderclap in Professor Oak's mind.
He seemed to have grasped something, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Professor Oak's breathing quickened. "Go on!"
Chen Shi continued confidently, "If everyone could go online, make calls, and communicate anytime, anywhere..."
"What would happen if a new Pokémon was discovered, and I posted an educational video about it?"
Professor Oak's eyes grew brighter and brighter. "Then everyone could see it, and they could all quickly learn about this new Pokémon,"