"Frontier Club?" Terrance asked.
"That's right, it's one of the top three clubs in Hoenn, a first-class Trainer club," Scott replied with a smile.
"Do you know about the club, or should I explain it to you?"
"No need..." Terrance said.
Terrance had some understanding of the clubs; it was one of the ways Trainers could make money...
The primary purpose of most clubs was to support Trainers. They provided resources, training facilities, and equipment to Trainers. In return, Trainers tried their best to achieve high rankings in the Champion League for the fame of both the club and themselves.
It could be described as a mutually beneficial organization for Trainers. If a club's contracted Trainer managed to break through the Champion League and become an Elite Four level Trainer, it would be a huge benefit for both the Trainer and the club.
However...generally, the Trainers who were absorbed into clubs were almost always League Conference champion or runner-up level.
This was because only the results in the Champion League could bring a positive increase to the club's income. Training rookie Trainers was a long-term investment with high costs and disproportionate returns. Therefore, the Trainers contracted by the clubs were almost always those who had qualifications for the Champion League.
For civilian Trainers, signing a contract with a club was a great option. Being noticed by major clubs already demonstrated these Trainers' talents. They could perform well in the League Conference with their talents, but as their opponents' level increased, the disadvantage of insufficient resources would become more apparent. At this point, the club was a great platform.
By signing with a club, participating in the Champion League under the club's name, and performing missions, they could receive the corresponding resources and training...
The more excellent they became, the better their treatment would be.
"Provisional member?!" Terrance was stunned.
"That's right, a provisional member," Scott said.
"I have something that needs to be done by a Trainer under 14 years old, and our Frontier Club's contracted Trainers... are all basically above this age now," Scott explained.
"So I went to many places looking for outstanding young Trainers, and you are one of them. Before this, I found five other Trainers, and I've already reached an agreement with them."
"If you become a provisional member of our club, you'll have a higher chance of becoming an official member... Don't you want this opportunity?"
Scott smiled and waited for Terrance's response. For Trainers, only those qualified for the Champion League earn a decent income. Now, there was a golden opportunity laid before these young Trainers that could strongly support their dreams—hardly anyone wouldn't be tempted.
"Uh..." Terrance hesitated, and Scott added, "You don't need to do anything special. Moreover, being a provisional member isn't binding at all. You can think of it as being a 'temporary worker.' During this time, our club will fully help you improve your skills, but you will have to fulfill certain obligations."
"Well... that's about it." Scott thought for a moment. "Also, if you perform well, it's even possible to be promoted to an official member with the benefits of a contracted Trainer. But it all depends on your performance. Let me see, the annual salary of a contracted Trainer is... at least 100,000 a year!"
In this world, those aged 15 and above are considered youths, with legal permission for marriage, marking a significant age milestone.
Scott explained quickly, likely because he had given this pitch many times before. In fact, Terrance was just one of his targets. There were countless Trainers under 14 in Hoenn, and finding outstanding ones wasn't difficult.
He had identified 24 targets in total and had only looked for a few so far.
As for how Terrance caught Scott's attention, it started with the Regirock video. Scott received a recommendation from Mr. Brandon, who was, in a sense, a powerful Trainer cooperating with Scott.
Scott's first method for finding outstanding Trainers was to search and inquire through various battle facilities under his wing, and that's how Terrance was discovered.
Success or failure wasn't crucial to Scott; he just needed a few candidates. In other words, searching for so many candidates is just like "raising poisonous insects" and select the best among them.
Terrance hesitated. The other party's offer was merely an empty promise. Even if it wasn't, it didn't align with his own plans, so there was no need to give it any thought.
However, he was quite interested in what Scott had to say.
"How long would it take?" Terrance asked.
Scott held up four fingers and said, "At least three months of temporary training, then official work, finishing in no more than four months."
"The one who performs the best during this period will get an official contract with the club. No need to worry about Champion League qualifications; they will directly become a contracted Trainer with Frontier Club."
"And the mission?" Terrance asked.
"Battles, with a group of Trainers around your age," Scott said with a mysterious smile. "I can explain the details later. This is a rare opportunity."
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"Mr. Norman, thank you for your hospitality... It's time for me to say goodbye," Terrance said with a smile to Mr. Norman.
"You're welcome. Feel free to visit anytime. Max and the others really like you," Mr. Norman replied.
"Alright," Terrance said. Afterward, he recalled the conversation he had just had with Scott. There were still six months until the Grand Festival, giving him plenty of time. Spending four months on the mission Scott mentioned wouldn't affect his plans, and the conditions Scott offered were too tempting for Terrance to resist.
Additionally, these four months would be an excellent training journey for Growlithe, Beautifly, Altaria, and Mismagius. Initially, Terrance planned to undertake this journey after the Grand Festival, but fate had brought it forward.
Once the agreement was finalized, Scott explained the reason behind it... causing Terrance to shrug. The resources that Trainers would fight tooth and nail for were just the result of a grudge match between Scott and an old rival. Because of a small bet between the two, Scott was willing to put forth so many resources for the challenge. Terrance couldn't help but want to voice his opinion.
"Battles between clubs, huh..." Terrance chuckled. It didn't matter to him; after fulfilling the four-month obligation in the contract, he would return to his Pokémon Contest journey.
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