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Motostoke City.
"Okay~ everything is perfectly resolved, Chairman Rose."
Mammon walked back to Chairman Rose and the others, smiling as he spoke to Chairman Rose.
All in all, Mammon was very satisfied with this trip's harvest; not only did he capture Eternatus, but he also captured Zacian.
"Heh heh heh~ I'm truly grateful to you this time, Mammon."
Chairman Rose replied to Mammon with a magnetic voice, a mature smile playing on his lips.
Although they had been chatting just now, he had seen that Mammon had also captured Zacian, and Shield King Zang Ma Ran Te had disappeared into a golden ring.
Although he didn't know where Shield King Zang Ma Ran Te had gone, it was likely no longer in the Galar region…
Speaking of which, it seemed that all of their Eternatus, Calyrex, Zacian, and Zamazenta from the Galar region had been taken away by Mammon.
This… this was truly monstrous!!
Did this Mammon really not leave any for their Galar region?
"You're welcome, we Team Rockets always enjoy helping others." Mammon waved his hand generously.
Rose: "…"
Leon: "…"
Leon was speechless, while Chairman Rose chuckled without a word.
"Besides, I benefited this time, so Chairman Rose doesn't need to be polite at all. Furthermore, Motostoke City ultimately wasn't saved."
Mammon looked around. Due to the battle with Eternatus, most of Motostoke City had been affected, and all that met the eye was a scene of devastation.
It was estimated that the entire city would have to be rebuilt, which was much more severe than Lumiose City at the time.
"No matter, this loss was expected. I was already prepared." Chairman Rose shook his head.
"I've already notified Oleana; an hour from now, she will send construction units to Motostoke City to completely demolish and rebuild this city."
"Out with the old, in with the new. I believe the public won't complain."
What is there to complain about?
Although their houses were temporarily gone, after a while, Chairman Rose would return a brand new house to them, and all home appliances would be replenished. What else was there to complain about?
The battle just now caused such a big commotion; surely those who paid attention to Motostoke City would have noticed.
"Chairman Rose is truly generous." Mammon gave Chairman Rose a thumbs up.
Rich people are indeed arrogant, but then again, Macro Cosmos Group already owns construction companies, and these construction units are their own, so Chairman Rose truly doesn't need to worry.
Most importantly, he is truly too rich.
"However, what happened here in Motostoke City probably can't be kept secret, Mammon. Do you mind if I publicize your name?"
Chairman Rose asked Mammon.
"Chairman Rose, what do you mean?" Mammon raised an eyebrow.
"The Darkest Day has reappeared, and the legendary hero once again defeated the Darkest Day and saved the Galar region. But you, Mammon, who summoned the 'hero,' are also of unparalleled importance, aren't you?"
Chairman Rose replied with a smile.
"Chairman Rose is giving me fame. Of course, I have no objections, but is this really appropriate?"
Mammon couldn't help but smile after hearing this. Chairman Rose was giving him a good reputation, and a positive one at that.
Undoubtedly, Chairman Rose was doing this on purpose, wanting to strengthen his relationship with him.
"I am merely stating the truth. This matter is related to me, and I cannot shirk responsibility."
Chairman Rose sighed softly. Although it was ultimately resolved, he did not intend to completely conceal the truth.
The matter of Eternatus was inextricably linked to him.
After all, he was the one who found Eternatus and placed Eternatus in the energy plant.
Otherwise, Motostoke City would not have ended up like this.
"Chairman, I think this matter can actually be concealed…"
Leon frowned. Although he knew the cause lay with Chairman Rose, Chairman Rose was ultimately doing it for Galar.
Besides, wasn't the matter resolved in the end? And Chairman Rose would fully compensate for the losses in Motostoke City.
But once this matter was announced to the public, there would undoubtedly be many voices cursing Chairman Rose.
"No more words, Leon. I must take responsibility for my actions; this is the duty I, as Chairman, should bear."
Chairman Rose shook his head, then spoke to Mammon.
"I'll probably be busy next, Mammon. You can go rest in the nearby Hulbury Town first."
"Alright. In any case, Chairman Rose, if you need energy in the future, you can contact me anytime. This guarantee is always valid."
Mammon assured Chairman Rose. Regardless, Chairman Rose had already shown him enough sincerity and attitude.
He returned the favor; Chairman Rose was indeed thoughtful enough.
"Thank you."
Chairman Rose's smile deepened upon hearing this, and he nodded to Mammon. With Mammon's words, he felt much more at ease.
Afterward, Mammon released Eternatus. After resting for a while, Eternatus's condition recovered somewhat. Mammon then sprayed it with a small sacred ash potion, and Eternatus's injuries healed rapidly.
Then, Mammon and the others boarded Eternatus.
The eerie bone dragon ascended into the sky and flew towards the distance, gradually disappearing into the horizon.
"Really~ A person like this, yet not from our Galar."
Watching Eternatus's figure disappear from sight, Chairman Rose sighed deeply. Was Kanto really so rich in talent?
"This era is destined to be Mammon's." Leon shook his head, completely helpless.
"Chairman, with all due respect, Team Rockets probably cannot be defeated by the League."
Leon looked at Chairman Rose. He knew about the Kanto League's plan, but now Leon wondered, could they really defeat Team Rockets?
No, rather, could they really defeat Mammon?
Leon harbored deep doubts about this.
If it were Mammon from the Hoenn region or Unova region at that time, the League, by gathering all its combat power, might have had a chance to defeat him, as long as they had enough resolve.
And even then, it would only be to defeat him; wanting to capture Mammon would be another matter entirely.
But now, Leon truly felt… there was no chance.
To what extent was the current Mammon strong? No one knew.
"Indeed~ But this is not something we can decide, do you understand, Leon?"
Chairman Rose chuckled softly and patted Leon's shoulder.
"Even if we report it, Kanto won't accept it, because humans, this kind of creature, have to hit a wall before they know it hurts."
Leon remained silent upon hearing this, while Raihan looked at the two, bewildered.
"In short, we just need to accept Kanto's deployment for this matter. By then, Leon, you just need to do your best; the outcome is not something we can decide."
"I understand."
Leon nodded. Indeed, as Chairman Rose said, this matter was not something their Galar could decide, and they Galar also had to participate.
After all, Kanto region was leading.
Hulbury Town.
Eternatus landed outside Hulbury Town, attracting many passersby's exclamations and onlookers. However, due to Eternatus's eerie and ferocious appearance, no one dared to approach.
"Phew~ We finally arrived."
Jumping down from Eternatus, Platinum couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong? Is it uncomfortable to sit?"
Mammon slid down from Eternatus's skeleton and landed steadily, asking with amusement.
Eternatus also turned its head, its spotted dragon eyes fixed on Platinum, and in those eyes, there seemed to be… anticipation?
Hmm, it seems Eternatus really hopes to be affirmed.
"Hmm~ Eternatus flies very steadily, but its…"
Platinum didn't know how to describe it for a moment. Should she say that Eternatus's bony frame made her butt ache from sitting?
Sitting all the way here, she felt her butt was a bit stiff.
"Eternatus's body is too hard. It feels like if you want to be more comfortable, you need a cushion."
Serena said more tactfully. Her thoughts were exactly the same as Platinum's.
Sure enough, Reshiram's back was the most comfortable to sit on.
"Yes, yes, yes, it's just as Serena said." Platinum nodded continuously.
"I see, hmm~ that's indeed the case."
Mammon blinked. He also thought so. Eternatus, after all, was all bones, so the riding experience was indeed not very good.
Eternatus seemed a bit disappointed upon hearing this, its dragon eyes dimming somewhat.
"Wow, what a big Pokémon~! Eh? Are you Mammon?"
Suddenly, a boy's exclamation came. A boy with bronze skin and purplish-blue hair ran over, exclaiming in amazement at Eternatus.
But then, this boy saw Mammon, his eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly rushed in front of Mammon, surprised and excited.
"Yes, I am Mammon. And you are?"
Mammon raised an eyebrow, then smiled and asked the boy.
Hop!
A face quite similar to Leon's but more youthful, short blue-purple hair like a lump of poop, black trousers below, and a blue jacket on top.
Mammon recognized the boy at a glance; it was Leon's younger brother, Hop, and also the last of Galar's 'Three Saints and One Emperor' whom Mammon hadn't met yet.
He never expected it. He was still thinking about whether to try his luck in Hulbury Town, but he met Hop here instead.
"Hop! I'm Hop from Hulbury Town, Mammon, I'm your fan! I love you so much!"
It seemed to be the joy of suddenly meeting an idol. Hop's eyes were practically sparkling with little stars, and his tone was very excited.
No wonder, ever since he saw Mammon's interview video, this dreamy young boy had been deeply moved by Mammon's words.
From then on, Hop decided to make Mammon his second idol.
As for why he was the second idol, well, his first idol was, of course, his elder brother Leon.
"Is that so? I'm honored, thank you."
Mammon's smile remained as sunny and gentle as ever.
"Hehe~ I'm so lucky! Oh, by the way, Mammon, can I ask you for a favor?"
Hop seemed to remember something and nervously asked Mammon.
"Meeting is fate. If there's anything I can help with, you can speak directly."
Mammon chuckled in response.
"Mammon is truly too gentle~!" Hop couldn't help but be moved. As expected of his second idol!
"It's like this, Mammon, I deeply respect your dream. Can you let me join Team Rockets too? I will definitely work hard as a member of Team Rockets! To combat those evil elements! I will not shirk my duty!"
Hop took a deep breath, then loudly and earnestly said to Mammon.
That's right, he wanted to join Team Rockets!
After all, Mammon's 'dream' was practically his goal!
And Hop knew that Gloria had joined Team Rockets, which made Hop extremely envious.
"You want to join Team Rockets? Are you serious? Hop, this is no small matter, it's not a joke."
Mammon pondered for a moment and did not agree immediately, but rather confirmed with Hop again.
"And you should be quite young. Have you discussed this with your family?"
"Yes, Mammon! I am very certain. Also, I am already an excellent Trainer now; I am an adult, Mammon."
Hop responded very seriously to Mammon's words.
"If my family knew I joined Team Rockets, they would definitely support me too!"
In Hop's view, he was joining a righteous organization with a common dream; how could his family object?
To avoid shaming his elder brother Leon and to surpass him, Hop had always trained desperately to become stronger.
But after seeing Mammon's interview, he finally understood that having one's own dream was also extremely important!
"I see. Since you have such resolve, I allow you to join Team Rockets."
Mammon smiled and responded to Hop's anticipation. He was actually really close to bursting out laughing.
He didn't expect that he wouldn't even need to try to trick him; Hop himself was desperately trying to squeeze into the organization.
He wondered what Leon's reaction would be when he found out about this?
"Yay!"
Upon receiving Mammon's approval, Hop soared with joy, striking a hot-blooded fist-pumping pose befitting a young boy.
"I've joined Team Rockets! Haha~ I'm going to tell my elder brother this good news! He'll definitely be happy for me."
Hop was overjoyed.
No, your elder brother will probably have a complete mental breakdown.
Hearing Hop's words, Mammon was practically laughing to himself.