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"Mammon, why don't you become the Unova Champion?"
Alder thought for a long time, then suddenly blurted out this sentence.
Hearing this, Mammon was stunned, as were Caitlin and the others behind him, and even Leon and the rest.
What the heck is 'Mammon, you become the Unova Champion?'
Wallace's eyes widened as he stared at Alder in astonishment.
No way, buddy? Do you know what you're saying? Let Team Rockets's Mammon become the Unova Champion??
"Champion Alder, are you serious?" Mammon recovered, looking at Alder with a half-smile.
"Of course, I'm very serious." Alder replied without hesitation.
He had indeed given it deep thought. Fighting Team Rockets? That was an option that could be completely passed over.
The Unova League absolutely couldn't afford to fight, after all, Mammon was simply too strong, and Team Rockets, which he led, were all elites.
Besides, it was impossible to truly fight Mammon to the end. Alder's original intention was only to drive Mammon and Team Rockets out of Unova.
Otherwise, if Mammon was pushed too hard, he had the leverage of 'mutual destruction'.
Unless there was a way to curb Primordial Sea, if Mammon was truly pushed to a dead end, he had the ability to 'flip the board'.
And the current situation of the Unova League was that they didn't even have the ability to drive Team Rockets away.
But Alder had a change of heart: why did Mammon have to be driven away?
"As long as you are willing, I can hand over the Unova Champion position to you at any time." Alder said seriously.
For the Unova official to promote Team Rockets's enterprises… honestly, this was truly too difficult to handle.
Agreeing to Team Rockets's enterprises could be explained as a last resort, and they would have an excuse to tell Kanto that they truly had no choice.
But promoting Team Rockets's enterprises, that was a completely different matter.
They wouldn't even know how to explain it to Kanto.
However, if Mammon could be persuaded to join the Unova League, then everything would be easy to discuss.
After all, Mammon was the Unova Champion, and Unova Team Rockets was Mammon's organization. What was wrong with promoting it?
As for the matter of handing over the Unova Champion position to a former Dark Organization executive, would it be criticized…
Alder felt he had something to say too. How was he giving the Unova Champion position to a Dark Organization executive? It was clearly the Unova League recruiting and turning a Dark Organization executive!
As long as he was the Unova Champion, he was a good person!
Moreover, with Mammon's addition, wouldn't Unova instantly ascend?
After all, Mammon was not only invincible in individual combat, but he also 'brought capital into the group'!
Caitlin, N, Zinnia, Colress—wasn't this the perfect Unova Elite Four?
"Haha~ Champion Alder, you are truly humorous." Mammon couldn't help but laugh.
"It is indeed a very tempting offer, but I'm truly sorry, my goal is not just a Unova Champion."
Mammon refused without hesitation. What a joke, did they think a Unova Champion position could tempt him? Did they think he was begging?
If he wanted to be a Champion, couldn't he just go back to Kanto and challenge Lance?
As expected, it wouldn't work.
Although he had guessed the success rate was low, Alder still felt a little disappointed when he heard Mammon's reply.
This was the best method he could think of.
And regarding this, Steven and the others were not surprised. If Mammon could truly be recruited with a Champion position.
Let alone Alder, Steven, Cynthia, and even Leon, would all be very willing to give up their Champion positions.
After all, this way, not only could Mammon 'go ashore,' but it could also bring a qualitative leap in strength to their respective regions!
"…We can give you five billion, but for the matter of promoting your enterprise, I need to go back and discuss it with the chairman."
Alder was silent for a moment, then replied to Mammon.
"Mammon, you should know that this matter is no small thing, I cannot make the decision alone."
"Of course, I can give you time, but I hope Champion Alder will discuss it thoroughly with your chairman."
Mammon tilted his head slightly, his smile carrying a hint of danger.
"After all, I have a temper too. This Kyurem incident made me very unhappy."
Alder's heart tightened.
This was a threat, wasn't it? This was a blatant threat!
"We Team Rockets are still very much hoping to get along well with your Unova League. After all, personally, I just want to do business and make money."
Before Alder could speak, Mammon's smile returned to normal, and he waved at Alder and the others.
"Then, we will take our leave first. Gentlemen, see you next time."
Watching Mammon leave with Caitlin and the others.
Alder rubbed his temples tiredly; his mood at this moment was truly heavy.
"This Mammon, his strength and ambition are growing larger and larger."
Wallace frowned, this was his most direct feeling.
Back in Hoenn, Mammon was clearly much more restrained compared to now.
And now, Mammon even directly demanded the Unova League to officially promote his Team Rockets's industries, which spoke volumes.
In other words, Mammon's attitude towards the League was becoming more and more 'arrogant'.
"His power is growing stronger and stronger. This guy's ability and talent are unprecedented." Steven sighed.
The key point was that Mammon's individual strength was not only beyond imagination, but the Team Rockets he commanded was also terrifying.
So many Champion-level individuals, which regional League had such an exaggerated number?
"Yes, it's just that I don't know what his ultimate goal is." Leon turned his head silently.
"It's my fault." Gym Leader Giovanni's expression was dim.
"This is not entirely your fault, Gym Leader Giovanni, you didn't want this to happen." Wallace immediately comforted him.
"Let's leave here first. This place… who knows how long it will take to return to normal."
Alder looked around and said helplessly.
This former League site had completely transformed.
Alder and the others arrived at Lacunosa Town, the nearest large town, but when they saw Lacunosa Town from afar, Alder was stunned.
Most of Lacunosa Town was currently submerged by severe floods, a disaster!
Undoubtedly, this was the influence of Primordial Sea.
But not only was there widespread flooding, the entire town was now covered in a layer of silver frost—it was ice and snow!
"Is it due to Primal Kyogre and Kyurem?" Alder took a deep breath.
"It must be. But this is already the result of Primal Kyogre restraining its power. I just didn't expect Kyurem's power to also affect this area."
Steven said in a deep voice.
If Primal Kyogre unleashed Primordial Sea without restraint, then Unova would definitely experience the same disaster as Hoenn.
However, what was unexpected was that Kyurem's power also affected Lacunosa Town.
The battlefield at the old League site had indeed turned into an ice field, and the weather was also affected by Kyurem, causing heavy snow.
But Kyurem, after all, did not have the weather ability like Primal Kyogre, which meant that the ice and snow here were purely influenced by Kyurem's own power.
This showed just how powerful Kyurem was, it was terrifying.
"Thankfully, Primal Groudon was captured by Gym Leader Giovanni and didn't expand the range of Desolate Land." Wallace clicked his tongue.
In fact, as they rushed to Lacunosa Town, they also saw some small streams and small patches of forest greenery dried up by Desolate Land along the way.
"It's truly amazing that your Hoenn's ancient environment survived the great battles between Groudon and Kyogre."
Alder made a cold joke, wasn't it true?
In ancient Hoenn, Rayquaza only came down to stop Groudon and Kyogre's battles when the Hoenn people were in despair.
Logically speaking, the environment of Hoenn at that time should have already been riddled with holes.
But precisely because of this, the people of ancient Hoenn would have despaired.
It was truly a power like a natural disaster, something human power simply could not stop.
Steven gave a wry smile. Honestly, although it currently seemed that Unova's Kyurem was indeed stronger than Groudon and Kyogre in terms of raw power.
In terms of danger, Groudon and Kyogre were truly much, much stronger than Kyurem.
After all, Kyurem had a rough personality, but it was ultimately just a homebody dragon. Even if it appeared, it would only cause trouble for Zekrom and Reshiram.
Unlike Groudon and Kyogre, who were walking natural disasters once they woke up and activated their abilities.
It was also fortunate that Rayquaza was there to balance them, otherwise Hoenn would have become history long ago.
"Let's head back to Higaki City first. I also need to discuss with the chairman. Regardless, I truly appreciate your help during this time, Steven."
Seemingly noticing that his words were a bit too dark, Alder changed the subject and sincerely thanked Steven and the others.
"You're too kind, senior. We are all part of the League; helping each other is only natural." Steven shook his head.
"Besides, we didn't really provide any substantial help in the end."
"No, if it weren't for your assistance, I truly wouldn't know what to do." Alder was very clear, even if, from the results, they didn't achieve much.
Even Team Plasma was destroyed by Team Rockets.
But Alder understood that Steven and Leon truly helped Unova a great deal.
If it weren't for Leon's support, Alder's mentality might have already collapsed under such immense pressure.
Neither Team Plasma nor Team Rockets were something Unova could deal with.
"If you're not in a hurry to go back, Steven, you can stay in Unova for a couple of days to relax, consider it a vacation." Alder suggested.
At the same time, Alder also contacted Officer Jenny to inquire about the flood relief efforts in Lacunosa Town.
There were still quite a few things to do, in fact.
...
Meanwhile, Mammon and the others returned to the castle.
"Mammon, did you catch Kyurem?" Zinnia asked curiously.
"No, it's not that easy." Mammon replied grumpily.
He would have liked to, but Kyurem wasn't willing.
"Oh? That's too bad." Zinnia was very disappointed; she liked dragons.
Even if she didn't catch it herself, she would still be happy if Mammon did.
"Mammon, thank you for rescuing Zekrom. Thank you very much." N sincerely thanked Mammon.
Zekrom was back, and his world felt brightened now.
"No need, this was our agreement."
"No, no matter what, I am very grateful to you." N shook his head seriously.
"From now on, whatever you command, as long as it doesn't cross my bottom line, I will do my best."
N pursed his lips and promised Mammon.
He knew that he would probably be devoted to Team Rockets for the rest of his life, but he didn't regret it. Even so, he had his bottom line.
He would absolutely never do anything that maliciously harmed Pokémon.
"Once you're in the organization, everyone's a comrade. Don't worry, N, what you're thinking won't happen."
Mammon replied with a smile, understanding N's meaning.
"What you need to do next is to get stronger. As a top executive in the organization, you can't just rely on Zekrom to hold your own; you need to improve your own strength."
Mammon said to N.
N was actually an extremely talented Trainer. In the game, because he disliked using Poké Balls and treated Pokémon as friends.
So, in his battles with the protagonist, he mostly used wild Pokémon from the vicinity.
Because of his innate special ability, he could sense Pokémon's emotions and had a natural affinity with Pokémon, completely like a 'Pokémon succubus' N. Even wild Pokémon were willing to fight for him as N's Pokémon.
This was why, in the game, N's main team was completely different across the four seasons.
So strictly speaking, N actually didn't have his own official main Pokémon apart from Zekrom.
However, the ordinary main Pokémon he used now, like Zoroark, were also very close friends of N, and could be considered his main team.
But N hadn't trained them much, which was also true, so N's Trainer potential hadn't really been fully unearthed.
"I understand." N nodded silently.
"Moreover, as a top executive, you can also receive a Pokémon from the organization. Of course, Legendary Pokémon cannot be chosen."
"However, you can choose Ultra Beast and Pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Pick one to train; it should serve as your core main Pokémon."
Mammon said to N again.
"…Okay." N pondered for a moment and did not refuse.
Not having Zekrom in today's battle, his defeat to Cynthia was an undeniable fact. N had already prepared to seriously improve his own level.
After all, not every region's Champion was like Alder.
This world was vast.
"Later, download an organization app and let Concordia and the others teach you how to use it; they know."
Mammon looked at his phone, thinking and speaking to N at the same time.
An organization app?
N was stunned. Team Rockets even had its own app software?
After downloading it and logging in with his identity information, N was even more shocked.
Nothing else, because this app was simply too complete, it even had a forum!
And what was most surprising was that this forum was quite active. N even saw two familiar names in the hottest posts:
Rosa and Hilda!
Wait, they were also members of Team Rockets?!
N was shocked. He genuinely knew Rosa and Hilda because he had coincidentally met them twice a few months ago.
N knew that these two new Trainers, who loved Pokémon, were pure-hearted girls.
Were they actually also part of Team Rockets?
N's thoughts were quite complicated.
And Mammon naturally didn't know what N was thinking at the moment. He was currently contacting Carr.
"Carr."
"Present, Lord Mammon, what are your orders?" Carr's attitude was very respectful.
"I have a mission for you: secretly take down the Goldenrod City Radio Tower."
"Yes, leave it to your subordinate. But sir, what do you need the radio tower for?"
Carr was very confused. The Goldenrod City Radio Tower was one of the top radio towers in the Kanto region.
But the problem was, it was just a radio tower, used for broadcasting.
"This young master will proclaim to the world! I shall ascend to the throne!"
"Ah?"