Hidden Achievement: The Special Recruitment of the Black-Silk Secretary

"bite"

A notification sound rang in his mind, crisp as a piece of ice falling into a glass, rippled through Jiang Chuan's thoughts.

[Hidden achievement completed: Gained Giovanni's favor and declined his invitation to join his cause.]

[Achievement Reward: Righteous Intimidation Aura - Automatically increases your intimidation level by 50% when encountering Team Rocket members; increases your combat power by 20% when fighting Team Rocket!]

Jiang Chuan blinked.

The line of translucent text floated in my field of vision, lit up for a moment, and then slowly disappeared like specks of light scattered by the wind.

His lips twitched, and a smile spread from the corner of his eyes.

"Ouch."

He muttered to himself.

"I accidentally accomplished something?"

"Not bad, not bad."

He lowered his head slightly, as if savoring the hint.

To be honest, he hadn't really thought about achieving anything in that direction before.

When Sakaki extended the invitation, all he could think about was "going out to have some fun in the wild."

As for any achievements or rewards, not a single one has appeared.

After he refused, the system gave him a big gift instead.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but laugh again.

"This is a good deal."

He looked up at the passageway where Sakaki had disappeared, and felt a little more relaxed.

"The aura of righteous dominance..."

He pondered the name repeatedly in his mind.

Targeting Rockets players.

Meeting someone from the Rockets automatically increases the sense of pressure by 50%.

When facing the Rockets, your combat power increases by 20%.

To be honest, this aura isn't the kind of universal ability that allows you to outshine everyone else.

It's selective in who you are.

It only works against the Rockets.

But Jiang Chuan changed his mind.

The Rockets seem to be quite a large team.

On the surface, it is an underground organization hidden in the shadows of the Kanto region.

But in reality, the Rockets are a very complex team.

The comedic trio of Musashi and Kojiro, who constantly complain about how annoying it feels, are just the tip of an iceberg.

The real Rockets team is a complex and interconnected organization with influence spanning several regions.

Their underground organizations exist in many places, including Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.

Research and development, capture, experimentation, and resale.

Those shady businesses, every single one of them has the Rockets' shadow lurking beneath them.

A 50% sense of oppression.

It could be said that it came with an inherent air of dominance.

Although it's impossible to verify the specific effects yet, since the Team Rocket members he's been in contact with recently are just Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth—those three clowns—it's all the same.

When those three saw him, they felt no sense of oppression; just seeing his enormous eagle almost made their legs break.

We'll probably have to wait until he meets other Team Rocket members to find out exactly what this aura entails.

Jiang Chuan, however, was not in a hurry.

He'll meet her sooner or later.

After all, the Rockets' underhanded dealings are inextricably linked to the Beast.

Capture rare Pokémon, research the power of legendary Pokémon, and create all sorts of bizarre experimental subjects.

The Rockets have invested an astonishing amount of resources in these matters.

Jiang Chuan's future endeavors—searching for and capturing legendary Pokémon—will inevitably lead to a clash with Team Rocket sooner or later.

When that time comes, the value of this halo will become apparent.

Combat strength increased by 20%.

This is a real and tangible benefit.

It's not just fluff, not something to add a finishing touch; it's something that can truly save your life in a fight.

In a match between players of the same level, having 20% ​​more combat power means a crushing defeat.

In a battle against a higher-level opponent, having 20% ​​more combat power is the key to turning the tide.

Jiang Chuan thought about it more and more and felt that this hidden achievement was quite generous.

"good."

He praised it to himself again.

"The system is actually quite capable."

He was feeling quite pleased with himself when he suddenly caught a glimpse of something black out of the corner of his eye.

Jiang Chuan looked up.

The secretary is really something.

She was still wearing that well-tailored black dress, the hem of which fell just above her knees, neither too long nor too short, revealing just a section of her calves encased in black stockings.

Her legs extended smoothly from under the skirt.

Not the kind of skinny, thin type, but with a just-right plumpness, well-proportioned, and completely covered by black stockings.

With each step she took, the edge of her stockings at the top of her thighs would be faintly visible beneath the hem of her skirt.

It's not that it's deliberately showing off, but it's just that it's captivating.

The way the real bird walks is quite different from how it walked in the referee's seat.

When she was sitting just now, her back was very straight, like a taut bow.

Now, she walks towards Jiang Chuan, her waist swaying gently, her steps small, but each step is on a barely visible line.

The line stretched from her toes all the way into Jiang Chuan's line of sight.

It's hard to say whether she's alluring or dignified.

Her face was cool and indifferent, as if she had just come out of work mode.

But the body movements also carried a subconscious charm.

Especially those legs wrapped in black stockings.

The ankles were shapely, the calves were slender, and the rest of the legs, covered by the skirt, left only a hint of alluring curves.

Jiang Chuan's gaze swept over those legs without lingering.

The real bird was holding a delicate little box.

The box is made of dark green velvet and has the Tokiwa Dojo emblem on the lid. It is the perfect size to hold in the palm of your hand.

She walked up to Jiang Chuan and stopped.

The distance is neither too far nor too close, about a step and a half away.

Jiang Chuan could smell a very faint fragrance on her.

It was hard to tell if it was the scent of perfume or hair, but it smelled like the faint fragrance of some flower that had been blown by the morning breeze.

Zhenniao raised his head and looked at Jiangchuan.

The astonishment and disappointment she had shown in the referee's seat were no longer there in her eyes.

Instead, there is a seriousness born from a renewed examination.

Yes.

She had thought about it seriously.

Jiang Chuan was indeed angry when she rejected Sakaki.

I'm so annoyed that this kid doesn't know what's good for him.

He was so angry he almost dropped the whistle.

But after Sakaki left, the oppressive atmosphere in the arena dissipated, and Masato lowered his head and thought for a few seconds.

When she looked up at Jiang Chuan again, the fire in her eyes had mostly subsided.

Because she suddenly realized something.

The eldest brother is not someone who speaks up easily.

She's been with Sakaki for so long, she understands this better than anyone else.

Many self-proclaimed talented rookies on the Rockets are desperate to even get a glimpse of Giovanni.

What level of person would it take to receive a personal invitation from Giovanni?

The more Zhenniao thought about it, the more the scales in his heart tipped towards Jiangchuan.

This kid was able to withstand Sakaki's pressure and even dared to refuse him to his face; this is more than just a matter of talent.

They still dared to refuse.

She dared to refuse Sakaki, and refused so easily.

How much confidence must they have?

Looking at Jiang Chuan's still somewhat youthful face, Zhen Niao suddenly realized that he had been the one who had truly misjudged him when he had mentally criticized Jiang Chuan for having "mediocre taste."

That kid.

It's not that I have a narrow perspective.

They truly don't care.

Those who don't care are either incredibly stupid or have something bigger on their minds.

The person who could win all three matches and defeat Giovanni's monstrous strength to the bottom of the pit is clearly not the former.

The bird gently pressed the tip of its tongue against its palate, suppressing its complex emotions.

She also confirmed the superiors' intentions—Jiangchuan was the person Sakaki wanted to obtain.

Therefore, if she could make some extra special efforts to win over Jiang Chuan, it would naturally enhance the Rockets' fighting strength considerably, and also give the boss an extra surprise.

She looked at Jiang Chuan, a meaningful smile playing on her lips…