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"Mammon, this is really..."
Geeta rubbed her forehead, looking at Iono, who was gritting her teeth and looking like she wanted to bite someone. She was quite helpless.
How to put it? This'seal' was indeed too frustrating.
Especially after it was confirmed that Terastallized Mismagius couldn't continue fighting because all of her moves were sealed, Iono wanted to recall Terastallized Mismagius.
However, Mammon once again had Mismagius use Shadow Sneak to 'lock' Terastallized Mismagius onto the field.
Iono's entire brain crashed.
"Mammon is so bad~"
Selene was overjoyed and almost died laughing, especially when she saw Iono's bewildered expression.
Yes, Iono was truly bewildered.
Locked onto the field by Shadow Sneak, unable to be recalled, and with all of her moves'sealed,' what else could Terastallized Mismagius do?
She couldn't do anything... It seemed she could only charge forward and use a physical 'Tackle'... The current battle was pure torment for Iono; she couldn't do anything.
Soon, Iono's Terastallized Mismagius was defeated, and Iono no longer wanted to continue fighting.
She had figured it out; this Mammon was just here to amuse himself at her expense.
But this was being live-streamed, and it was a ranking challenge for the World Championship.
Upholding her professional ethics, Iono still threw out her third Poké Ball, which contained a pure Electric-type Bellibolt.
Then... "Bellibolt is unable to battle, Mismagius wins."
"Since all three of Gym Leader lono's Pokémon are unable to battle, Mammon wins this match."
The referee announced the battle results.
Under Mismagius's Shadow Sneak, the confused and Cursed Bellibolt finally lost its ability to battle.
Iono let out a heavy sigh of relief, feeling liberated.
The surrounding audience members looked at each other, then finally applauded.
"This battle was pure torture..."
"Gym Leader lono was almost broken."
"Are Kanto people all that malicious? This fighting style..."
"So powerful! A sweep of three, Gym Leader lono had no chance to fight back."
The audience members discussed in hushed tones.
"You did well."
Mammon gently rubbed the head of Mismagius, who had floated back. Mismagius narrowed her eyes, feeling very pleased.
"Mammon, you have defeated Gym Leader lono, so your World Championship ranking will rise to No. 104."
The staff member said to Mammon with a smile.
"Alright, thank you, you've worked hard."
Mammon was very polite, looking at the real-time ranking data displayed on his phone.
This was Iono's original ranking, but now Iono had dropped to 105th place.
"You're welcome, it's our job. Well then, goodbye."
The staff member cleared his throat twice, glanced at the resentful Iono, and then bid farewell to his colleague and left.
They had all witnessed the battle, so it was best to leave quickly.
"Miss Iono, you're here. That was a truly interesting battle just now."
Watching Iono walk over, Mammon's lips slowly curved into a bright smile.
Where was the battle interesting?!
Upon hearing this, Iono's pretty face almost couldn't hold, and her little fangs couldn't help but start gnawing again.
"I already know, Handsome, the leader of Team Rockets. Is it really that interesting for someone like you to come and bully a small Gym Leader like me?"
Iono forced a smile, her tone faint.
After the battle ended, it took her a while to recover, and then she immediately checked her live stream.
To her surprise, although she was treated like a toy, the popularity of her live stream was exceptionally high, and the number of viewers soared.
She then learned from the comments that this Handsome from Kanto was actually the leader of Team Rockets.
Team Rockets... even Iono, who didn't pay much attention to other regions, had occasionally heard of it. Team Rockets was a massive organization.
"Very interesting," Mammon said, blinking, then nodded as if it were obvious.
"???" Iono had a face full of question marks.
"Because beautiful girls like Miss Iono are rare, and being able to see that kind of expression on Miss Iono's face is very interesting."
Mammon made no attempt to hide his perverse taste.
Iono was stunned, and it took her a while to recover, then she was so angry she laughed.
What a terrible guy!
So, he specifically came to challenge her just to see her disgusted expression?
"Handsome~"
Iono's voice became high-pitched, grinding her fangs.
"May I bite you?"
Mammon raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, looking at Iono with an unusual gaze.
"In public, don't say such inappropriate things, it'll corrupt the children, Miss Iono."
After pondering for a moment, Mammon replied.
What was that? How was that inappropriate?
Iono was puzzled, but Iono was an internet celebrity, and no longer a little girl, so she quickly understood.
"Whoosh!" The internet celebrity girl's face instantly turned red.
"Ah!! What are you talking about?! Hentai! Big Hentai!"
"You were the one talking nonsense first. With those teeth of yours, who would dare let you bite them?"
Mammon clicked his tongue.
"Ha!!"
Iono finally couldn't help but let out a huff.
Although her teeth were indeed unique, it wasn't that exaggerated, was it? And you haven't even been bitten by me, so how do you know it would be dangerous?
"Mammon, please rein it in. Gym Leader lono is a very excellent Gym Leader."
A gentle, magnetic female voice came, startling Iono.
"President Geeta?"
Iono turned her head and instantly saw Geeta walking over, her expression immediately becoming serious.
Indeed, she still respected Geeta greatly. In fact, no one in the Paldea League didn't respect Geeta.
"Just kidding, President Geeta. Why are you here too?"
Mammon shrugged. He was indeed teasing Iono. After all, this internet celebrity girl was indeed very beautiful and cute, making people want to play with her.
"A person of your stature, Mammon, challenging Gym Leader lono, I couldn't help but want to come and watch."
Geeta said helplessly, and indeed, it was true.
Although he didn't use a Legendary Pokémon, Mammon, even with ordinary Pokémon, and in such a manner...
It could completely be called bullying, couldn't it?
"President Geeta is overthinking it. I'm just conducting a normal ranking challenge."
Mammon said with a smile.
Both Geeta and Iono's expressions were difficult to maintain. Was this a 'normal' ranking challenge?
"Alright, alright, maybe it was a bit much. It's getting late, so how about I treat you two to some snacks? Consider it an apology?"
Mammon looked at the sky. They had arrived in the afternoon, and it wasn't dusk yet, so it was a bit early for dinner.
However, having some dessert was fine.
"Then we'll trouble you, Mammon."
Geeta smiled.
Iono also didn't refuse. Although she almost choked during the battle, she was fine now.
And these two were important figures!
Iono blinked her big eyes, looking at Mammon and Geeta. Being able to spend time with these two important figures would be something to talk about, wouldn't it?
Everyone found a highly-rated dessert shop.
"Mammon, I have already contacted Dr. Sada, and both doctors agree to your visit to the Area Zero Research Station."
"However, they said they hope you can bring the scarlet book and violet book they left with Arven."
Geeta said to Mammon.
Area Zero Research Station?
Iono, who was eating a small cake, was somewhat surprised to hear this.
"Oh? Why is that?" Mammon feigned confusion.
"I don't know either, but Dr. Sada strictly stated that it must be the scarlet and violet book they left with Arven at that time."
"I have already asked Principal Clavell to arrange a meeting with Arven, and Arven has agreed to bring out these two books. However, his request is that he wants you, Mammon, to take him to the Area Zero Research Station with you."
Geeta replied. Arven was also the son of Sada and Futo.
However, Arven hadn't seen them for many years since they entered Area Zero.
"Alright."
Mammon agreed.
The scarlet book and violet book, these two books could be said to be important items that ran through the entire scarlet and violet storyline.
These two strange books were actually written by the explorer He Zhe 200 years ago. At that time, He Zhe organized the Area Zero Observation Team to delve into the Great Crater of Paldea.
Then he wrote these two books, recording what he and the exploration team saw and heard in Area Zero.
However, after these two strange books were published, due to their bizarre content, these stories were eventually regarded as Ghost Stories by the world.
Strictly speaking, the scarlet book and violet book were not unique copies; the outside world still copied many of them, treating them as collections of strange tales.
Even the Orange Academy library had the scarlet and violet book, but Dr. Sada emphasized that she needed the two books in Arven's possession.
Why?
Because the only difference in Arven's two books was that they carried the real ID authentication of Dr. Sada and Dr. Turo, existing like keys.
Only this could shut down the activated time machine!
"Alright, thank you, Mammon, for the snacks. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Geeta elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue and smiled at Mammon.
"Take care."
Mammon nodded.
"President Geeta is always so busy," Iono said, propping her small head, watching Geeta leave with a sigh.
So she truly admired Geeta.
"Diligent people are respected everywhere," Mammon said noncommittally, glancing at Iono.
"Handsome, that look in your eyes is very rude. Iono is also a very dedicated Gym Leader!"
Iono felt underestimated and was a bit displeased.
"Is that so?"
"Of course! Although I always live stream the challengers' Gym challenges to boost my live stream's popularity, that also makes my Gym's reputation spread wider!"
Iono lifted her head righteously, very proud.
"Hehe~ If you ask which Gym in Paldea is the most famous, it's definitely my Levincia Gym! My live stream has many fans from other regions!"
"That's true."
Mammon nodded in agreement. In a way...
Iono was indeed a big internet celebrity streamer among the younger generation in Paldea.
"Well, the snacks are finished. Gym Leader lono, perhaps we'll meet again sometime."
Mammon finished the fresh milk in his cup and smiled at Iono.
"Eh? Handsome, are you leaving already?" Iono blinked: "Are you going to Area Zero to see the two doctors next?"
"Yes."
Mammon nodded. Next, he had to go back to the table to pick up Arven first.
"Um... Handsome, Handsome~ Can I ask you for something?"
Iono said somewhat hesitantly.
"As long as it's not taking you to Area Zero, anything is fine."
"Eh? Why?"
Iono puffed out her cheeks. She just wanted to go to Area Zero!
Area Zero was the most mysterious location in the Paldea Region, especially with Dr. Sada and Dr. Turo, who hadn't appeared in years, residing there.
If she could live stream it, her live stream would definitely explode in popularity!
"Sorry, no, you can't. This is an opportunity I specifically applied for from President Geeta, and I won't bring an unrelated person in."
Mammon looked at Iono with a smile.
"However, if Miss Iono can..."
"??"
Iono cautiously hugged her chest and stepped back, as Mammon's words had a very strong implication.
She wasn't that kind of woman.
"No way, no way! I won't agree!"
Iono wasn't that foolish to sell herself just to enter Area Zero once.
"What are you thinking?" Mammon raised an eyebrow.
"I'm not thinking anything, but I won't agree to that kind of request!"
Iono still kept her distance from Mammon. She felt her sixth sense must be right.
This man definitely desired her body!
"My meaning is, if you join Team Rockets, I can take you into Area Zero."
"Ok ok! Iono agrees!"
As long as it wasn't 'that' kind of thing, Iono thought it was completely fine. Besides, Team Rockets was super popular online right now!
"Tsk~ You woman, it seems I'm giving you a bargain," Mammon clicked his tongue.
"If your request is too much, I won't agree!"
"Then a back rub?"
Mammon glanced at Iono's unusually alluring long legs.
"Hmm... Is it to step on your back?"
"Otherwise, should I step on you?"
"Maybe...?"
Iono hesitated for a second. Compared to Area Zero and the two doctors, stepping on a back wasn't out of the question, and she could step on this terrible Handsome who bullied her with Mismagius.
She wouldn't lose out!