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The news of Lillie being pregnant with Mammon's child quickly spread.
It must be said that it was like a stone thrown into a pond, causing a thousand ripples, and Caitlin's heart grew even more anxious.
Selene, on the other hand, remained silent, simply pulling Mammon into intense 'training' every night, trying to overwhelm him, but she herself ended up fainting and only woke up the next afternoon.
Mammon also informed Lusamine and Gladion, and Gladion was very happy that his sister and Mammon had found true happiness.
Though Lusamine's feelings were complex, what was done was done, and she could only accept it.
Giovanni specifically came from Indigo Plateau to World Tree Castle to visit Lillie, in high spirits.
It is said that after Giovanni returned to Indigo Plateau, he would greet everyone with, "Oh? How did you know I'm going to be a grandfather?"
This left Charles Goodshow speechless, and all the staff at Indigo Plateau knew about it.
However, Charles Goodshow was still a good person and specially called Mammon to congratulate him.
In the following time, Lillie naturally stayed at World Tree Castle. Anthea and Concordia specially learned a lot about pregnant women to take care of Lillie, and Mammon also hired professional staff to arrange her meals.
About half a month later, the New Year's atmosphere gradually faded.
The Kanto League announced the establishment of the Johto League. The Johto League's headquarters would be located in Silver Town, near Mt. Silver in Johto. From now on, the Johto Silver Tournament would be established.
The Champion of the Johto League was Lance, who was originally the head of the Kanto Elite Four.
The Johto Elite Four consisted of Karen, Ethan, Bruno, and Lorelei.
Except for Karen and Ethan, Bruno and Lorelei were both transferred from the original Kanto League.
As for the Kanto League, since Lance, Bruno, and Lorelei were all transferred to Johto, and Agatha also retired, it was announced that a new Kanto Elite Four would be re-established.
Giovanni continued to serve as Champion, while the Kanto Elite Four under him would be N, Zinnia, Red, and Blue.
This news was nothing short of astonishing.
Many former Kanto residents questioned this new Kanto Elite Four, as N and Zinnia had very little fame locally in Kanto.
However, many people also dug up the original identities of N and Zinnia; both were Team Rockets' Top Executives.
As for Red and Blue, they were both popular contenders for the championship in last year's Indigo Plateau Conference, and their strength was, of course, evident to all.
So, naturally, there was anticipation.
As for the residents of Johto, who were forcibly separated from Kanto, many expressed helplessness.
But more felt relieved, perhaps, as it was quite annoying for the Johto Region to always be referred to as the'suburbs of the Kanto Region' by people from other regions.
And the Johto League's Champion and Elite Four were quite good, right?
However, the most important news was that the World Championship had officially begun!
All regions around the world were now caught up in the fervor of the World Championship.
Ranked matches had become the mainstream!
And at this moment, in a valley not far from World Tree Paradise.
"Then it's time to start, Mammon~"
Hoopa floated in the air, smiling at Mammon, with two spatial rings spinning on his arms.
"Mm, let's begin."
Mammon nodded.
"Hoopa Hoopa"
Hoopa threw the two spatial rings high into the air. The rings flew up, quickly expanded, and fixed in place.
"Roar~!"
Two deep, powerful roars echoed from the rings in the distance.
From the left ring, the normal form of Kyurem slowly flew out.
And from the right ring, Black Rayquaza, with its long, elegant black dragon body, also flew out.
"Hoopa, do you want to die?" Kyurem's golden, violent dragon eyes glared menacingly at Hoopa. It was sleeping soundly while enjoying the 'air conditioning'.
Yet, Hoopa had sent it over again.
Kyurem was, of course, in a very bad mood.
Black Rayquaza gently flicked its Dragon Tail, its gaze falling on Mammon below.
"The big ice dragon has such a bad temper. It's not Hoopa who's looking for you, so why be so fierce..."
Hoopa retrieved the rings and hung them back on its horns, pouting and muttering discontentedly.
Upon hearing this, Kyurem immediately lowered its head, its extremely oppressive dragon eyes falling upon Mammon in the valley.
"That's right, I'm the one who called for you, Kyurem, Rayquaza, long time no see."
Mammon smiled and waved to Kyurem and Black Rayquaza in greeting.
"Human, why have you dragged me over here again?"
Kyurem landed heavily on the ground, its massive body causing the entire ground to shake profoundly.
"Kyurem, you haven't forgotten your promise to me, have you?"
Mammon asked Kyurem.
"And you too, Rayquaza."
"Naturally."
Kyurem replied calmly.
"Human, it seems you are ready?" Black Rayquaza, of course, remembered.
"That's right, so I've invited you over today."
Mammon smiled and nodded, snapping his fingers.
"Moreover, I've also prepared powerful opponents for you."
"Giratina!"
"Eternatus!"
In the sky above Mammon, a black shadowy vortex twisted and turned, and a low, hoarse dragon roar came. Origin Forme Giratina slowly glided out from the Distortion World.
In the higher sky, the heavens quickly darkened, and a black vortex covering the horizon twisted, with an ominous dark Red light piercing through.
An incredibly massive claw descended from the sky, looking down upon Kyurem and Black Rayquaza.
Eternatus Eternamax!
"Tsk tsk tsk~ You human, you're truly terrifying."
Black Rayquaza's dragon eyes flickered continuously, and finally, it couldn't help but exclaim.
Thinking back, when this human wanted to defeat it, he had to use numerical superiority and constantly maneuver, and even then, only achieved victory due to its own arrogance and pride.
But in such a short time, he had already gained such power.
"Thank you for the compliment. So, Kyurem, Rayquaza, who wants to go first?"
Mammon's smile didn't fade; in fact, he was quite considerate.
"Hmph~! I'll go first! I want to see how you'll defeat me!"
Kyurem looked up at the giant Eternatus Eternamax in the sky, its eyes filled with fierce fighting spirit.
"Roar~!"
Kyurem roared majestically, and a cluster of flames instantly ignited all over its body, transforming it into White Kyurem.
Although it hadn't fused with Reshiram and Zekrom at this moment, it could still undergo form changes by relying on the genes of the two dragons remaining within its body.
However, in such a state, its strength was naturally not as great as when it truly fused with the Black Dragon and White Dragon, let alone compared to the Three Dragons united form.
But what did that matter?
Kyurem still feared no dragon! It loved fighting dragons the most!
Well, whether it could win was another matter.
"What spirit~"
Black Rayquaza swung its tail leisurely, watching White Kyurem charge at Eternatus, and even had the leisure to make a sarcastic remark.
"It seems I have no choice, then, the Creator's furious avatar. Origin Forme Giratina~"
Black Rayquaza grinned widely, its dragon eyes gradually filled with warlike flames, as it stared at Origin Forme Giratina.
Origin Forme Giratina merely watched Black Rayquaza coldly, its icy, violent aura still astonishingly powerful.
"Roar~!"
Black Rayquaza flew high, its Mega Evolution light dazzlingly bright.
In the blink of an eye, Super Rayquaza appeared, its powerful and majestic dragon's might astonishingly strong.
"Giratina, can you defeat it?"
Mammon chuckled softly, asking Giratina.
Origin Forme Giratina's body shimmered with faint, ethereal light. Its centipede-like body twisted and crawled, slowly gliding towards Black Super Rayquaza.
Only its characteristic telepathy, like a hoarse electronic sound, gradually reached Mammon's ears.
"As you wish~"
...When Mammon returned to World Tree Castle, he found Caitlin and Cynthia sitting under a large tree outside the castle.
"How was it? Mammon, did you succeed?"
"Ah~ Very smoothly. I captured Kyurem and Black Rayquaza."
Mammon took out two Cherish Balls and dangled them in front of the two women, in a very good mood.
That's right, both Kyurem and Black Rayquaza were successfully captured!
"Congratulations, Mammon."
Caitlin showed a beautiful smile, very happy for her man.
"Cynthia, you don't need to be so troubled, do you?"
Mammon sat in a chair, looking at Cynthia, who was frowning as if deep in thought, and asked with a chuckle.
"Today I talked with Platinum again for a while, but Platinum still doesn't want to become the Sinnoh Champion, sigh~"
Cynthia had a headache. After returning to the Sinnoh League, she had a long talk with President Carter, stating that she wanted to step down as Sinnoh Champion and give the position to Platinum.
Carter was actually reluctant, feeling that Platinum was not yet at the level to replace Cynthia.
However, Cynthia's mind was made up, so Carter could only compromise.
But then came the problem: after Cynthia contacted Platinum, Platinum surprisingly expressed her unwillingness to serve as Sinnoh Champion... This was something Cynthia hadn't expected. Wasn't becoming Sinnoh Champion Platinum's dream?
And when Cynthia asked for the reason, Platinum stammered, only saying that she felt she wasn't good enough and couldn't perfectly take over Cynthia's role.
This left Cynthia bewildered, because she could tell that this wasn't Platinum's true reason for refusing.
"Since Platinum is unwilling, forcing her is useless." Mammon took a sip of water.
"But my focus is no longer on Sinnoh, Mammon, do you understand what I mean?" Cynthia said helplessly.
"Actually, Sinnoh is very peaceful now, and Team Rockets is also managing the underworld. It's all tranquil, so you don't need to handle many affairs, do you?"
Caitlin asked, puzzled.
"But occasionally there are still matters that require my decision; after all, I am the Sinnoh Champion." Cynthia nodded.
"Then just use the excuse of preparing for the World Championship to train outside." Caitlin thought for a moment and suggested.
"But this isn't..." Cynthia hesitated a little.
Wasn't this avoiding responsibility and slacking off? This wasn't Cynthia's style.
"It's fine, you see Serena, Selene, Rosa, they all come here every day, and the Unova League, Kalos League, and Alola League haven't said anything."
Mammon's lips curled into a slight smile, finding Cynthia's expression quite amusing.
...Cynthia fell into deep thought.
"Speaking of which, I should also consider my first opponent to challenge."
Mammon crossed his legs, took out his phone, and opened the World Championship app.
Which victim... no, which opponent should I choose to challenge?