"Jacob." Eleanor looked at Jacob with a smile on her face and sat down on a chair, crossing her long legs. This revealed the black stockings under her white coat and the high heels on her feet.
"I have a way that can not only help you draw a clear line with Giovanni but also allow you to openly research Gigantamax."
"What way?" Jacob asked, looking at Eleanor.
Eleanor's face showed a confident smile, and she lifted her chin, revealing her fair neck. "It's simple. First, as a Pokémon Doctor, you need to proactively approach the higher-ups of the Pokémon Association and tell them that you want to terminate your original new experiment."
"This is the first step. After all, besides me, no one knows that your new experiment is Gigantamax. This way, it can create the illusion that you've also just learned about Gigantamax."
"Then the second step is for you to proactively contact the Pokémon Association higher-ups. Influenced by Giovanni, you should start a new experiment with Gigantamax as your research topic!"
"This way, it will be difficult for anyone to link you with Giovanni, and you can openly research Gigantamax, publish research results, and most importantly, you can also receive a large amount of experimental funding and talent support from the Pokémon Association."
Eleanor's words made Jacob's eyes light up. Sitting on the chair, his eyes flickered. The method proposed by Eleanor was truly ingenious.
With just two simple steps, he could kill three birds with one stone: clear his suspicions, openly research Gigantamax, and finally, get funding from the Pokémon Association.
Jacob hadn't expected Eleanor to come up with such a brilliant idea, and its feasibility was also very high.
Jacob believed that after witnessing the powerful strength of Gigantamax Pokémon firsthand, no region would remain indifferent—they would definitely try every means to grasp this power in their own hands.
Therefore, the region would certainly immediately begin to gather its Pokémon Doctors to research Gigantamax Pokémon.
Just like Z-Moves in the past—when Z-Moves were first announced, the region immediately organized a group of scientific research experts to begin researching Z-Moves.
Eleanor's lips curved upward, revealing shallow dimples that looked somewhat sweet. "I heard from my grandfather that the higher-ups of the Pokémon Association are already preparing for Gigantamax research, but the identity of the chief person in charge of the experiment has not yet been finalized."
"Although some people have suggested that you serve as the chief person in charge and general director of Gigantamax research and development, your age remains a significant obstacle." Eleanor looked at Jacob, a glint flashing in her eyes as she said seriously. "So, to change this situation, you cannot passively wait—you must take the initiative."
Jacob listened to Eleanor's words, his gaze falling on Eleanor's face, a smile appearing on his face. "Your idea is good, but after all this talk, you've gone to such lengths to plan for me. What's in it for you?"
"Nothing comes for free." Jacob sat on the sofa, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned. He took a cigarette from his bag, lit it, put it to his mouth, took a deep breath, and exhaled thick smoke. His cold eyes pierced through the white hazy smoke, gazing at Eleanor. "Tell me, what do you want?"
Eleanor listened to Jacob's question, her gaze falling on Jacob.
If she had previously found it difficult to reconcile the mature and steady Giovanni with the young and tender Jacob, now, looking at Jacob enveloped in smoke, she felt for the first time that Jacob possessed the aura of a powerful figure.
Eleanor also smiled, gently extended her hand, and held up three fingers. "Firstly, I am very interested in scientific experiments myself. For me personally, I very much hope to participate in such experiments, but if you are not the general director, it would be very difficult for me to participate in such experiments with my resume."
"Even if I were lucky enough to participate, at most I would only be a peripheral character—far inferior to the second author position you promised."
"Secondly, this is also my grandfather's intention. He asked me to ask you if you are interested or confident enough to be this chief person in charge. If you are willing, we will support you unreservedly, uniting the Long family, Chu family, Elite Carter, and Champion Leif, going all-in to push you to the position of chief person in charge."
"Watching you smoke, I'm also tempted. Give me one too." At this point, Eleanor's lips slightly curved upward, and she walked to Jacob's side and spoke.
Jacob was a little surprised. He had never thought that Eleanor would smoke, but he still threw the whole pack of cigarettes on the table. "Take one yourself if you want to smoke."
"Lend me a light." Eleanor picked up a cigarette, took Jacob's lighter, lit it, and took a deep puff.
Eleanor smoking formed a stark contrast with her sweet appearance, and Jacob was seeing this side of Eleanor for the first time.
After taking a puff, Eleanor held the cigarette between her index and middle fingers in reverse, leaned against the desk, adjusted her glasses with her other hand, and looked at Jacob. "Thirdly, and most importantly, I don't believe those people can research Gigantamax. I believe only you have this ability."
"Globally, I haven't heard of anyone else possessing Gigantamax Pokémon. Besides you, I don't trust anyone else."
"So, from every perspective, I should help you."
After listening to Eleanor's lengthy explanation, Jacob's face showed a thoughtful expression.
From the current situation, the method proposed by Eleanor was definitely the best, achieving three goals at once.
A smile appeared on Jacob's face. He extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand, his gaze falling on Eleanor's slender figure. "Your plan is very good. I can't think of a better plan than yours, but there's one thing."
Jacob paused his words here.
Listening to Jacob's words, Eleanor also looked at Jacob curiously, a hint of doubt in her eyes. She didn't think there were any oversights in her plan.
"I have a habit. I don't really like to cooperate with people who have threatened me," Jacob said, a smile appearing on his face.
Eleanor, of course, knew what Jacob was referring to. A smile also appeared on her face. "In the adult world, nothing is that simple. I also promised you that as long as you give me a Gigantamax Pokémon, I won't use your identity as Giovanni to threaten you again. Of course, you can still go back on your word now."
Listening to Eleanor's words, Jacob also smiled and said casually, "Forget it. I have one good quality, and that is being true to my word. However, if you want a Gigantamax Pokémon, you need to help me do one thing first."