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"Comfortable~"
Mammon lay comfortably on the bed, while Iono, sitting on Mammon's backside, used a hot towel to wipe the essential oil from his back.
"Handsome, is that good enough?"
Iono wiped her sweat and quietly asked Mammon.
She really hadn't expected that she would ever have a day like this.
She was, after all, a Gym Leader of Levincia, the face of Levincia, and the most popular online streamer among the younger generation in Paldea.
And yet... she was giving someone an essential oil back massage here!
"Ah~ You've worked hard, Iono."
Mammon replied lazily. Iono's technique was actually quite ordinary, just like a back stomp, as it was her first time doing it.
Moreover, the girl didn't have much strength, and Mammon personally preferred a stronger touch.
But these things could be improved gradually; it wasn't a big problem.
"Heh~ Handsome, if a perfect score is 10, how many points would you give Iono's back massage this time?"
Iono stood up, blinking her big eyes, asking curiously and a little smugly.
She thought she did quite well!
"If I were to give you a score, it would be a passing 6 points."
"Eh? Why so low? I worked so hard."
"Otherwise, what? The back stomp was, at most, five points."
Mammon rolled his eyes.
"...Back stomps are so tiring."
Iono felt that compared to back rubs, back stomps were much more tiring; her feet ached terribly.
But then again... standing on Mammon and stomping on him, that novel feeling was indeed not bad.
"In any case, it's just barely passing. If you can use other parts of your body to rub my back next time, then I can add more points."
Mammon twisted his neck, got up, and smiled as he patted Iono's shoulder.
Iono tilted her head in confusion. Other parts for a back rub? Aren't back rubs only done with hands? What else could be used?
"It's getting late. I need to take a shower first. You can leave too."
Mammon waved his hand at Iono, signaling that she could leave.
"Seriously, when you need me, I'm a treasure, and when you don't, I'm trash."
The young online streamer was very dissatisfied with Mammon's attitude and couldn't help but grind her shark teeth, muttering.
"If you want to stay, it's not impossible. I'll dote on you properly after I shower."
However, Mammon's hearing was exceptionally good. He turned to Iono with a half-smile.
"No way!! Good night, Handsome!"
The girl immediately blushed and quickly ran out of the room.
"Hoo~"
Iono, who had run out of Mammon's room and closed the door, let out a long sigh, gently patting her flushed cheeks with a troubled expression.
Handsome Mammon was truly a carnivorous man who didn't hide it at all!
It was too dangerous to interact with him like this; it was truly baffling.
Iono lightly tapped her temples. Logically, she should be staying as far away from him as possible.
But she actually ran to his room late at night, alone with him, and even gave him an essential oil back rub.
Was I under Hypnosis?!
Iono suddenly snapped awake. No, why would she be like this?
But in some ways, Handsome really did have his limits; he didn't make any inappropriate moves during that time.
Iono walked towards her room. It was already late, so she was naturally staying overnight here.
"Ha~ If these could be released, Iono would definitely become super popular!"
Opening her computer, Iono scrolled through the footage she had taken throughout the day, feeling very excited.
The mysterious appearance of Area Zero and those Paradox Pokémon—just these two things alone were enough to be explosive.
As for the even more shocking AI Sada and AI Turo, releasing them would surely cause a network Earthquake in Paldea.
But Iono still had her limits; she definitely couldn't release these things.
Otherwise, the impact would be too great.
And... "Tomorrow, I'll ask Handsome, and then ask him to help me ask Champion Geeta if the Paradox Pokémon and Area Zero environment can be released."
Iono pondered for a moment and didn't rush to edit the video.
"Following Handsome really allows me to capture a lot of good things~"
Iono quickly scrolled the mouse and soon arrived at the final battle.
Dark Mewtwo Y vs. Miraidon, and Shinny Mega Rayquaza vs. Koraidon!
Even if the Trainers on both sides were edited out, this battle scene alone was shocking enough.
Especially the black Mega Rayquaza!
This was the legendary ancient sky ruler of the Hoenn region!
"That's really good~ And then..."
Iono's beautiful, dazzling eyes sparkled as she recalled Mammon's words: 'use other positions to rub his back.'
Don't back rubs have to be done with palms? What other parts could be used?
Iono didn't understand, but it didn't matter; there was the almighty internet. She could learn a bit, and next time she would definitely do a better job!
"Let me see, ugh..."
Iono instantly hid the webpage, her pretty face tinged with a suspicious blush.
Handsome was really too perverted!!
...On the other side, Mammon, who had just showered, was wiping his hair when the door knocked.
Mammon thought it was Caitlin or Selene, but when he opened the door, he saw.
"Hmm? Platinum, why are you here?"
Mammon looked at Platinum, who was standing gracefully at the door, in confusion.
"I'm sorry, am I disturbing you, Mammon?"
Platinum said apologetically.
"It's fine, it's still early. Come in first."
Mammon stepped aside, allowing Platinum to enter the room.
"Is there something you need to see me about, Platinum?"
Mammon gestured for Platinum to sit down, poured her a glass of plain water, and asked curiously.
"Yes... there's something I'd like to consult you about, Mammon."
Platinum took the water glass, a little nervous, her eyes not daring to meet Mammon's, her long legs pressed tightly together.
To be honest, she regretted it a little as soon as she entered the room. She didn't even know how she had walked to Mammon's door and knocked.
"You silly girl, don't be so nervous. We've known each other for so long."
Mammon looked amusedly at Platinum, who dared not look up, and soothed the girl with a gentle voice.
"Mmm mmm... It's like this, Mammon. Champion Cynthia told me before that she hopes I can succeed her as the Sinnoh Champion..."
Platinum pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, but still voiced her confusion.
"Cynthia also mentioned this to me. What are your thoughts?"
"I... don't really want to take on the role of Sinnoh Champion right now." Platinum shook her head.
"Why not?" Mammon took a sip of water and asked curiously.
"Becoming the Sinnoh Champion has always been your dream, hasn't it, Platinum?"
"Yes, my dream since childhood was to become a Champion, and Champion Cynthia has always been my idol, until..."
Until I met Mammon.
Platinum still didn't say this sentence directly, after all, the person in question was right in front of her, which was... a bit shy.
Moreover, even though Mammon was her idol now, she still revered Champion Cynthia.
"But I feel that I am not yet qualified to be the Sinnoh Champion. I am not yet a match for Champion Cynthia."
Platinum said in a low voice.
Although Champion Cynthia said that she was already qualified to inherit the Sinnoh Champion position, in Platinum's opinion, this was not a valid reason.
Because she was not yet a match for Champion Cynthia, if she couldn't defeat Champion Cynthia fair and square, how could she be considered a suitable Sinnoh Champion?
And... "And, I also want to spend more time with Ma..."
Platinum's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.
That's right, knowing that she couldn't defeat Champion Cynthia yet was one reason, but another reason was that she still wanted to stay by Mammon's side.
If she became the Sinnoh Champion, she would definitely have to return to Sinnoh, and it would be impossible to follow Mammon around all the time like last year.
"Platinum, I'm sorry, your voice was a bit soft just now. What did you say?" Mammon asked Platinum, confused.
"Ah... nothing, Mammon, please don't mind it."
Platinum's face flushed slightly as she shook her head and quickly replied.
"Platinum, just follow your heart. That's your decision. Don't force yourself to do something you don't want to do."
Mammon pondered for a moment, then comforted Platinum.
"In life, the most important thing is not others, but yourself. Our own wishes are the most important."
"If you sacrifice yourself to satisfy others, you will never truly find happiness."
Mammon smiled. He probably understood Platinum's dilemma.
She felt bad because she refused Champion Cynthia's request, and that was indeed Platinum's personality.
"I understand. Thank you, Mammon."
Platinum's eyes sparkled, and then she thanked Mammon.
Mammon... is truly a gentle person!
Platinum's big eyes gazed at Mammon, just as he had saved AI Sada and AI Turo today, changing their future.
And wasn't she the same?
Meeting Mammon had always been the most special memory in Platinum's heart.
She shouldn't continue to be weak!
Hoo~
Platinum took a deep breath, her heart firm. She and Mammon were a match made in heaven, destined for a future together!
If she had been a little braver, perhaps she would have already been pregnant with Akari by now?
But because of her shyness, Lillie was already pregnant with Mammon's child. She had to gather her courage.
"Mammon, I..."
"By the way, Platinum, I actually have something I want to tell you too."
Mammon suddenly spoke.
"Please tell me, Mammon."
Platinum, whose words were interrupted, paused, her newly gathered courage instantly vanishing, her pretty face slightly flushed.
"From the first time I met you, Platinum, I've always thought you were a very lovely girl."
Mammon slowly walked in front of Platinum, a gentle smile on his face, looking directly into Platinum's eyes.
Platinum's eyes widened suddenly at his words, joy and shyness evident on her face.
"Beautiful, kind, hardworking. Platinum, you really are a very charming girl. If I could be with you, I think I would be the happiest man in the world."
"So, Platinum, would you please be my girlfriend?"
"Although I cannot give you exclusive love, I promise you that I will treat you well."
Mammon spoke sincerely to Platinum.
"Ugh..."
Platinum covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes sparkling with tears.
"I... I do! I like Mammon very much too!"
Platinum stood up and nodded repeatedly.
This was truly a huge surprise. She really hadn't expected Mammon to confess to her proactively.
So happy, so happy, so happy!!
Mammon smiled and embraced Platinum, pulling the girl's soft body into his arms, holding her tightly.
Platinum naturally rested her head on Mammon's chest, her nose and mouth filled with his familiar yet unfamiliar scent.
She could clearly feel the young man's body temperature. This unprecedented feeling made the girl both shy and at ease.
But... Platinum was no longer a child. She naturally knew what that was, and she immediately buried her face completely in Mammon's chest, blushing.
"I'm sorry, Platinum."
Mammon was also a little embarrassed.
"It's okay..."
Just then, Platinum's voice, almost too low to hear, came muffled.
"What did you say?"
"It's okay..."
Platinum looked up, her fair, pretty face still flushed, her eyes glistening, and she said in a low voice.
Tonight was destined to be a lively night.