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"Could I ask for more specifics?"
Alexa was indeed quite curious at this moment.
"Of course, I was the winner of last year's Indigo Plateau Conference, so I think I have some renown on the Kanto internet."
Mr. Mammon replied modestly.
"Oh? Mr. Mammon, you shouldn't be very old, right?"
Hearing this, Alexa's heart stirred, and she considered the success rate of using Mr. Mammon's achievement as a gimmick.
After all, a regional competition winner, especially the winner of the Indigo Plateau Conference, might indeed pique public curiosity here in Kalos.
"That's right, I'm a Trainer who only started my journey last year."
"Alright, I think I understand. So, Mr. Mammon, when do you have time for an interview?"
Alexa pondered for a moment and asked Mr. Mammon.
"How about tomorrow afternoon?"
Mr. Mammon was someone who liked to sleep in; unless it was for something important, he usually didn't wake up until after ten o'clock.
And clearly, for Mr. Mammon, this interview wasn't considered a major matter.
"Okay! Then I'll visit you at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon."
Alexa confirmed the time.
"See you tomorrow then." Mr. Mammon smiled and bid farewell.
Alexa watched their figures get into the car. How did Serena leave with Mr. Mammon and them? It seemed their relationship was quite good.
Never mind, she'd ask Serena if she had a chance. The main thing now was tomorrow's interview.
"I should go back and search for information about Mr. Mammon."
Alexa thought to herself. After all, Mr. Mammon himself said he was quite famous in Kanto. Searching on the Kanto internet after she returned should yield some information.
"Mr. Mammon, why did you agree to Ms. Alexa's interview?"
Meanwhile, on Mr. Mammon's side, Platinum, sitting in the back seat, asked with great confusion.
In her opinion, this wasn't a very good idea. Team Rockets wasn't really suitable for public exposure, was it?
After all, many of Mr. Mammon's actions were still unacceptable to people.
Specifically, there was her own incident back then, and threatening Ms. Diantha this morning.
"Why not?" Mr. Mammon smiled and countered.
"Platinum, our Team Rockets is a legitimate organization now, and a legitimate enterprise too." Mr. Mammon said lazily.
"Emmm…"
Platinum found it hard to comment. Was it really that legitimate?
"Regardless, the evil Team Rockets of the past is dead. We always have to turn the public perception around."
"Otherwise, no matter where we go, we'll be pointed at and called 'evil Team Rockets,' and that's not what we want to see."
Mr. Mammon's reason was actually a bit far-fetched, but as long as there was a reason, it was fine.
In reality, Mr. Mammon didn't care about Team Rockets' public image. Did it matter how the outside world viewed Team Rockets?
Regardless, Mr. Mammon would not change his ways.
The reason he accepted the interview was actually a sudden whim; he thought it would be more interesting.
Just imagine the constipated expressions of those who knew him when they saw that interview—it would be a lot of fun.
"So that's how it is." Platinum suddenly understood. She thought Mr. Mammon was very right.
Platinum now openly accepted her identity as a Team Rockets member. If Team Rockets' public image could improve, it would naturally be for the best.
Serena blinked, not fully understanding but feeling awe. She didn't know much about Team Rockets. When Mr. Mammon said Team Rockets was previously an Evil Organization, she didn't really have a concept.
But now, listening to Mr. Mammon and Platinum's conversation, it seemed Team Rockets' reputation in Kanto was indeed very bad?
But it didn't matter, that was the old Team Rockets. Serena wasn't such a shallow person.
"By the way, Serena, have you decided which Ultra Beast you want?"
Mr. Mammon asked Serena.
"Hmm~ Mr. Mammon, I want Blacephalon."
Serena stated her decision.
The Fire/Ghost-type Blacephalon was an offensive type among Ultra Beasts, with extremely powerful special attack, decent physical attack, and not slow speed.
However, due to the nature of Ultra Beasts, Blacephalon's HP and defense were relatively weak.
"Blacephalon, huh? That's good, it will strengthen your team."
Mr. Mammon nodded. For Serena's team, Blacephalon was indeed a very good choice.
It's worth mentioning here that Serena's starter Pokémon was Greninja, not the Delphox from the anime.
And Blacephalon's typing completely strengthened Serena's team.
"I will provide you with a Champion Class Blacephalon, which will save you a lot of training time, but you have to catch it yourself first. Ultra Beasts have relatively strong wildness."
Mr. Mammon reminded Serena.
Because Ultra Beasts themselves were very strong, many of them were powerful, but Mr. Mammon believed Serena could handle it.
"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Mammon."
Hearing this, Serena was indeed very surprised. A Champion Class Blacephalon meant that after catching it, she could just train its familiarity a bit and use it directly as a main force.
Mr. Mammon was truly considerate.
"You're welcome. Just work hard from now on and don't disappoint my expectations." Mr. Mammon said with a smile.
He still had considerable expectations for Serena.
"Yes!" Serena's small face straightened.
Time quickly came to late night.
In Alexa's room, she sat at her computer desk, her long hair pinned up after a shower.
"So, Sister, you're going to interview last year's Indigo Plateau Conference Champion? Emmm… this news isn't very explosive."
On the video call, a beautiful girl in a white nightgown lay on the bed, showing a puzzled expression.
The lace-trimmed nightgown slipped slightly, revealing a large expanse of creamy white skin.
How terribly evil!
"You don't understand, Viola, this guy is definitely not ordinary."
Alexa clicked into the Kanto region's website, then decisively started searching for information about Mr. Mammon, and a video immediately popped up.
And then…
'Hello everyone, I'm Mr. Mammon, Mr. Mammon of Team Rockets.'
Team Rockets?
Alexa was startled. Team Rockets, something didn't sound right, and was this a broadcast?
Then Alexa finished listening to the video with no visuals. No, it was very wrong.
Those words were so arrogant!
"Sister, I think… you might want to cancel this interview. Team Rockets is an Evil Organization from Kanto!"
Because the video call was still on, Viola also heard the video's sound. Her voice even carried a hint of shock.
Oh my! And the deeds of Team Rockets she searched for were completely shocking!
Things like kidnapping, extortion, genetic experiments, robbing passersby's Pokémon, and so on. And just this year, Team Rockets even hijacked the S.S. Anne, which was a world-class cruise ship.
This was too exaggerated, completely beyond what Viola could imagine.
"This is too dangerous, Sister!"
"Don't rush."
Alexa's heart was also beating faster now. She finally understood why Ms. Diantha wanted her to leave quickly this morning.
Ms. Diantha obviously knew Mr. Mammon's identity.
Alexa immediately searched for information related to Team Rockets. Indeed, they were full of evil deeds.
However, Alexa noticed a very important point.
"Viola, you heard it just now, didn't you? Mr. Mammon is the current Team Rocket Leader. He said in the broadcast that he took over after dealing with the original Team Rocket Leader."
Alexa's eyes sparkled with fervent light. She felt she was about to strike it rich!
"Sister, you're not still thinking of interviewing him, are you?" Viola's tone was incredulous: "You're crazy!!"
"I don't agree! This is simply too dangerous, Sister!"
That was the leader of an Evil Organization! Not to mention Alexa's personal safety, how could an interview with an Evil Organization leader even be broadcast?
"Calm down, Viola. This morning I also saw Ms. Diantha interacting with Mr. Mammon, and I also found some information that the current Team Rockets, under Mr. Mammon's leadership, has changed its ways and is no longer the Team Rockets it used to be."
Alexa patiently said to Viola.
"But…" Viola still frowned tightly.
"Viola, you know, I've really been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time!" Alexa looked at some basic information about Mr. Mammon on the computer screen.
"If this interview with Mr. Mammon can be broadcast, I will definitely become a big hit!"
Yes, this was a unique opportunity!
Although not very famous in Kalos, Mr. Mammon was the boss of Team Rockets, the boss of the former Evil Organization Team Rockets!
Even if the interview had an ordinary reception in Kalos itself, Alexa was very confident that as long as she spread this interview program to Kanto, she would definitely become popular!
"Viola, I have to consider if this is the only chance in my life! I want to seize it!"
"I still think…" Viola's attitude remained pessimistic.
"Trust me, Viola, I don't think Mr. Mammon is such an evil man." Alexa soothed her sister's emotions.
This was an exclusive interview with the Team Rockets boss! Alexa absolutely did not want to give up.
Opportunity and risk have always coexisted.
Moreover, in Alexa's view, the probability of risk this time was not high.
If Mr. Mammon was truly extremely dangerous, why would Ms. Diantha allow Mr. Mammon and his group to wander around Lumiose City?
This also indicated that Mr. Mammon was at least 'controllable'!
"Whether I can make a name for myself depends on this one time!"
Alexa still had a bit of ambition. Although her sister Viola was now one of the Kalos Gym Leaders, Viola's strength among Gym Leaders was already relatively average, and she was also a Bug-type Gym.
There were still many people on the internet criticizing Viola's strength.
Mainly because Viola was pretty and had a cheerful and outgoing personality, which saved a lot of her public image.
But what was the use of that?
"Since you've decided this, Sister, then I'll come to Lumiose City tomorrow and be with you! If anything unexpected happens, I can still protect you, Sister."
Seeing this, Viola didn't say anything more and spoke earnestly.
She also knew Alexa's personality was like this, but if she couldn't persuade her, then she would protect her sister!
"You… alright."
Alexa was touched and could only agree. She knew that refusing would be useless.
Everything depended on tomorrow's interview!!