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"Human, are you sure?"
Sword King's icy gaze instantly narrowed, and the atmosphere immediately turned cold.
"Of course, Eternatus is very strong, isn't it?"
Mammon didn't care about Sword King's gaze at all. Although it was indeed very cold and sharp, like a sword with a sharp edge.
But Mammon's will would never waver.
"Human, you don't seem to know what this scourge means."
Sword King's cold telepathy came through.
He knew that Eternatus's powerful strength would make people's hearts stir, after all, for humans, it's not surprising that they would want to obtain Eternatus because of its power.
But they simply didn't know what Eternatus's existence truly was!
"Oh?" Mammon raised an eyebrow: "Tell me?"
"Eternatus is a Pokémon that needs energy to survive."
Sword King's cold gaze turned to the severely injured Eternatus.
"Energy is its life. Without energy, its vitality will continuously decrease until it can no longer move at all."
"In other words, if you want to capture Eternatus, you must occasionally feed it energy to stabilize its vitality."
"So you understand now, right? This scourge is a parasite that cannot live without energy. Without energy, you can't even use it for battle."
Sword King's words were undoubtedly very unpleasant, but what he said was indeed the truth.
Even the weakened Eternatus could not refute Sword King at this moment.
Because it was indeed such an existence, without energy, it would lose its vitality, just like Necrozma, without light, Necrozma's body would also lose its vitality until it could not move.
However, the difference between the two is that one needs light, and the other needs energy.
Light is actually easy to say, but energy actually includes many things, various energy sources as well as life energy and so on.
And three thousand years ago, what Eternatus wanted to absorb was definitely the life energy of the Galar region, and then the Darkest Day spread, which almost caused the Galar region to be destroyed.
And this time it awakened, Eternatus did not absorb this life energy, but absorbed the energy it had scattered three thousand years ago.
In a sense, this time Eternatus was already very restrained in its awakening. Of course, the main reason was probably that it was afraid of attracting Zacian and Zamazenta.
Although the final result actually didn't change anything.
"I see."
Mammon pretended to ponder upon hearing this, looking at Eternatus.
"That's right, if you capture Eternatus, then you must constantly replenish its energy, human, do you think you can?"
Sword King said in a low voice.
If possible, Sword King actually didn't want to kill it, after all, although it was the Sword King, in reality, its killing intent was not strong.
But precisely because it understood the essence of Eternatus's life, Sword King knew that danger must be nipped in the bud.
What's more, this was not really a 'cradle' anymore, because Eternatus already had a precedent.
"In other words, if I can have a stable way to replenish Eternatus's energy, then I can capture it, right?"
Mammon suddenly said this.
"..." Sword King was stunned for a moment, but then hesitated.
If there really was a way to stably replenish Eternatus's energy, it might not be impossible.
But where in this world is there an unlimited source of energy?
Moreover, the energy Eternatus needed was not a small amount. Once everything it could absorb was absorbed, it might, out of self-preservation, turn its attention to the life energy on the land again.
"Do you really have such a thing?"
"Ah~ Isn't that obvious, Zacian? You know what? I'm a human recognized by Arceus."
Mammon grinned and nodded to Dark Mewtwo. Dark Mewtwo immediately understood Mammon's meaning.
Raising its hand to its chest, a black plate slowly floated out from Dark Mewtwo's chest.
That chilling malice and breath of origin, ordinary people might not feel it, but how could Sword King and the others not understand?
The aura of origin from such a divine artifact was simply too strong.
"???"
Sword King saw this plate, its pupils quaked, and Shield King Zamazenta was also stunned.
Even Black Steed King, who had always maintained a calm demeanor, was astonished at this moment.
After showing it to Sword King and the others, Dark Mewtwo pushed its palm, and the Dread Plate was pushed back into its body.
Dark Mewtwo's deep purple, fiery eyes calmly swept over Sword King and the others.
What are you looking at? This is mine!
"...You actually have a plate?!"
But Sword King didn't pay attention to Dark Mewtwo, but turned to Mammon in shock, his telepathic tone very low.
He couldn't understand!
The plates should be on the creator.
"Ah~ That's right, so you don't have to worry that I won't have enough energy to replenish Eternatus. Can you rest assured now?"
Mammon nodded, smiling as he looked at Sword King.
"..."
Sword King fell silent.
If it was an Origin Plate, there was indeed no need to worry that the plate's energy would be drained by Eternatus. Let alone drained, it would be good if Eternatus wasn't blown up.
But the fact that Mammon possessed a plate was still too impactful on his worldview.
"You didn't... pick it up, did you?"
Shield King Zamazenta, who was beside him, hesitated and asked cautiously.
"Tsk~ I've shown you the truth, and you still don't believe it." Mammon smacked his lips, raised his hand, and the golden energy light belonging to Arceus shone.
And this move directly stunned Sword King and Shield King.
This guy really didn't lie, he really was a human recognized by the creator.
No wonder, he could actually gain the allegiance of so many Legendary Pokémon.
This was a human recognized by the Great One and bestowed with power and a plate. Was this the first person since the beginning of creation?
And Black Steed King, who learned of this for the first time, also smiled, his eyes were indeed correct.
"Since that's the case, then let it be as you wish."
Sword King agreed. If Eternatus could really be captured, it wasn't strictly necessary to eliminate it.
After all, in some respects, Eternatus only caused disaster out of its instinct for survival.
It's just that this instinct is indeed very likely to bring disaster.
"Okay, then..." Mammon looked at Eternatus.
"Eternatus, are you willing to become my Pokémon? And live with me from now on."
Mammon walked in front of Eternatus, his smile very sunny and friendly, and his tone was the same.
This undoubtedly filled Eternatus with goodwill.
It would have been even better without the cold gaze of Sword King behind Mammon.
However, Eternatus directly ignored those two dogs.
"I do!"
Eternatus's low telepathy was full of emotion.
This human is truly a good person!!
Not only did he save himself from those two evil dogs, but by following him, he wouldn't have to worry about energy issues in the future.
At this moment, Eternatus's goodwill towards Mammon was infinitely high.
"Then how about you return to your normal form first? With such a large body, an ordinary Poké Ball can't hold you."
Mammon actually had a Dynamax Band on hand, which could Gigantamax a Poké Ball to capture Eternatus Eternamax.
But that would be too troublesome.
Upon hearing this, Eternatus immediately dispelled its Eternamax form and returned to its normal bone dragon appearance.
Mammon threw out a Poké Ball. The moment the Poké Ball touched Eternatus, Eternatus was absorbed into the Poké Ball.
It only shook once, and the Poké Ball settled down.
"Captured, Eternatus."
Mammon picked up Eternatus's Poké Ball, his smile completely unconcealable.
The source of Gigantamax, Eternatus, captured!
"It feels so easy..."
Raihan, who witnessed everything, couldn't help but feel envious as he watched Mammon successfully capture it.
This was Eternatus Eternamax, which had just been like a natural disaster.
It was captured without any resistance, how could Raihan not be envious?
If he had Eternatus, would he still be unable to defeat Leon?
However, Raihan understood that this capture was actually not 'easy' at all.
"No, this is not easy at all. It's just that Mammon is special."
Rose, however, sighed like this, his gaze sweeping over Sword King and other Legendary Pokémon.
And...
The meticulous Rose was very interested in some of the dialogue between Mammon and Zacian and the others.
'Human recognized by Arceus', 'plate' and so on, but Rose didn't understand what these meant.
It seemed that Mammon still had many secrets.
Rose pondered in his heart, but he could be sure that maintaining a good relationship with Mammon was still very important.
"Indeed, Mammon is too special."
Leon also agreed very much.
Hearing the conversation of the Rose trio, Caitlin and the other two girls' delicate faces couldn't help but show proud and confident expressions.
"Speaking of which..."
Raihan stroked his chin.
"Mammon is the leader of Team Rockets, right? I'm also very interested in Team Rockets, Chairman. If I join Team Rockets, will you remove me from my position as Motostoke City Gym Leader?"
"???"
Rose hadn't reacted yet, but Leon reacted first, looking at his friend in astonishment.
"Raihan, what are you talking about?"
"Nah~ I just suddenly became very interested, and besides, my joining Team Rockets doesn't hinder my work as a Gym Leader."
Questioned by his friend, Raihan felt a little lacking in confidence.
"I heard from Platinum that as long as you have enough merits in Team Rockets, you can even exchange for Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon."
Putting everything else aside, the Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon really made Raihan drool.
Upon hearing this, Rose and Leon instantly turned their gazes to Platinum. Platinum smiled awkwardly and shyly, carefully hiding behind Caitlin.
Hmm, she felt a sense of shame, like she was secretly poaching someone's corner, but was discovered by the owner.
"Is this true?" Rose wasn't angry, but rather very curious.
Can even Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon be exchanged for? Leon was also very shocked. Legendary Pokémon can be exchanged for?? Is it real or fake?
"It's true. Our Team Rockets farm is home to many Legendary Pokémon of all types, but the required merits are a lot, and even if you have enough merits to exchange for them..."
Caitlin explained gracefully.
"After the exchange, you still need to battle and capture them yourself, otherwise, you won't get the Legendary Pokémon's recognition, and it will be useless if you can't command them."
This didn't surprise Rose and the others much, but even with this limitation, being able to exchange for Legendary Pokémon was astonishing enough.
"I see. May I ask, could you show me the list of Pokémon you can exchange for?"
Rose asked in a magnetic voice.
"Naturally." Caitlin responded with an elegant shallow smile, actively opening her phone to the Team Rockets app's exchange interface and tapping into the Pokémon section.
Then Caitlin used her Psychic power to send the phone in front of the Rose trio.
"Regirock, Landorus, Enamorus, Moltres, Regidrago..."
Rose looked at the Legendary Pokémon on the exchange list, an expression of surprise inevitably appearing on his face.
"These resources... are too abundant, aren't they? Is Team Rockets eating so well?"
Raihan looked at that Regidrago, and his mouth was almost watering.
A Dragon-type Legendary Giant! Ah ah ah ah ah!!
Leon couldn't take his eyes off that Enamorus. A Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, he happened to not have a main Fairy-type.
Rose continued to scroll down, discovering that below the Legendary Pokémon were pseudo-Legendary Pokémon from various regions, as well as extremely rare Ultra Beast series.
Rose couldn't help but sigh, if he were still that Trainer he once was, he would definitely be very tempted right now.
"Several executives have already exchanged for Legendary Pokémon."
Caitlin still responded with a smile to Raihan's words.
"Thank you. I didn't expect Team Rockets to have such generous benefits." Rose returned the phone to Caitlin, his gaze turning to Mammon, who was currently communicating with Sword King.
No wonder Team Rockets developed so rapidly. The benefits Mammon offered were truly not something ordinary people could accept.
"Chairman! I've decided to bring my talent to Team Rockets! I hope you'll allow it!"
Raihan said to Rose with a serious expression.
Of course, he mainly said this because he knew that Team Rockets was now a legitimate organization. He still cared very much about the Galar region.
But as he himself said, his joining Team Rockets wouldn't hinder him from continuing to serve as the Motostoke City Gym Leader.
Upon hearing this, Leon's mouth twitched, and Rose also smiled wryly.
"Raihan, I understand your idea, but not yet. Wait for a while, after that matter is over, after all, you also have to participate."
Rose patted Raihan's shoulder meaningfully.
After all, Raihan was also a Champion-level combatant, and Kanto would certainly not want to give up Raihan, an effective combatant.
"What matter?"
Raihan looked bewildered.
"You'll know then." Rose kept him in suspense.
Leon hesitated to speak. In fact, he now seriously suspected that with Raihan's personality, when he got to the battlefield with Team Rockets, he wouldn't turn traitor on the spot, would he?