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It was evening in Tokiwa City.
"Yo, Matori, long time no see. Come, let your young master see if you've gained any weight recently."
Upon entering the Viridian Gym, Mr. Mammon extended his hands to the approaching Matori, smiling.
"Boss, please compose yourself."
Matori took a step back, adjusted her glasses, and glanced at the three people behind Mr. Mammon, speaking indifferently.
Caitlin's expression remained unchanged. She swept her gaze over the purple-haired, glasses-wearing woman before looking away, finding her no threat.
Paul and Platinum, meanwhile, observed the luxurious and grand Gym.
Viridian Gym, why would Mr. Mammon come here?
Platinum and Paul were not foolish. They suddenly realized something, their hearts filled with shock.
"Tsk, after half a year, Matori is still so cold."
Mr. Mammon clicked his tongue.
Matori subtly rolled her eyes at Mr. Mammon, charmingly. It was fine in private, but they were in front of others.
"Boss, is it really appropriate for you to suddenly come to the Gym like this? Giovanni's prestige in the Kanto League is not low now. If he were discovered…"
"Don't worry, Mewtwo checked, and no one is following us. Also, the nearby cameras didn't capture us."
"Alright, Giovanni is waiting for you inside. Please."
Hearing this, Matori was not surprised. She also believed Mr. Mammon would not do anything so reckless.
Following Matori into Giovanni's office, Giovanni was currently sitting at his desk, gently stroking a Persian with his right hand.
"Yo, Dad, enjoying yourself, aren't you?"
Mr. Mammon sat down without ceremony, teasing Giovanni.
"Uncle Giovanni, long time no see. Good day to you."
Caitlin performed a very elegant noble's bow to Giovanni.
"Actually, it hasn't been that long. After all, we just met in Unova."
Giovanni nodded to Caitlin with a mature smile, then looked at Mr. Mammon.
"How could I be as leisurely as you, Mammon, the new Boss of Team Rockets, a leader of a large organization with renown both domestically and internationally."
Giovanni's tone carried a hint of teasing.
It's actually true!!!
Platinum's heart was incredibly shocked. The outside world had always rumored that Mr. Mammon initially joined Team Rockets due to the high pressure from his original family and public opinion, which led the promising Mr. Mammon down the wrong path.
But clearly, everyone had been deceived by Mr. Mammon!
There was no opposition between Mr. Mammon and Giovanni as father and son at all; it was all just a hoax!
Paul's heart was similarly turbulent, but he maintained his composure.
"Ha, isn't this also thanks to you, Dad? Oh, right, Dad, let me introduce these two to you."
Mr. Mammon introduced Platinum and Paul to Giovanni.
"They are both talented Trainers I discovered in Sinnoh, very gifted."
"Hello."
Giovanni nodded to the two with a smile. He greatly admired Mr. Mammon's eye for talent.
Weren't Caitlin and Gladion also discovered by Mr. Mammon back then?
And facts proved that Mr. Mammon's judgment was correct. Caitlin was already Mr. Mammon's right-hand woman.
And Gladion was not only excellent in strength, but his management ability was also beyond doubt, making him one of Mr. Mammon's most valued subordinates.
"Mr. Giovanni, hello."
Platinum and Paul returned the greeting.
"There have always been rumors outside, Mr. Giovanni, that you and Mr. Mammon…"
Platinum cautiously glanced at Giovanni, still unable to resist asking the doubt in her heart.
Perhaps it was because Team Rockets had transformed, so Mr. Mammon and Giovanni had reconciled in private?
"This was Mammon's suggestion. After I decided to hand Team Rockets over to him, I already severed ties with the organization."
And Giovanni's words undoubtedly confirmed that the former Boss of Team Rockets was indeed Giovanni.
So, Mr. Mammon was actually… inheriting his father's legacy?!
Platinum fell silent. If that were the case, the Kanto League had actually been played by these two father and son all along.
And the former Boss of Team Rockets was actually the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym.
The Viridian Gym was an official Gym of the Kanto League!
"Dad, Silver went to the Paradise Tree today. Did he tell you?"
Mr. Mammon took a sip of the tea Matori brought him and asked Giovanni.
"Yes, that child… he's very persistent about you." Giovanni shook his head helplessly.
"Perhaps a bit too persistent, Mammon. You need to be mentally prepared."
Giovanni pondered for a moment. He felt that if this continued, it would not be good for Silver's mental health.
"I understand. I'll find an opportunity to have someone give him some psychological counseling." Mr. Mammon mused.
Silver, Silver, if you want to find your brother, you still have to work harder.
"Oh, right, Selene suggested to me a few days ago that the Alola League has already been established, and after the Manalo Conference begins, she hopes I can go and watch it in person. What do you say?"
Giovanni asked Mr. Mammon with a smile.
The Manalo Conference is the regional tournament of the Alola region, a competition held at the Manalo Stadium.
The Manalo Stadium was funded by the Aether Foundation. Of course, the current Alola League President is Lusamine, which also means the President personally provided the funds for the venue.
Hmm, this made Kukui and others incredibly relieved. The choice for this Alola President was truly correct!
Selene?
Upon hearing this name, Caitlin immediately became alert, sitting up straight and putting down her teacup.
Noticing this keenly, the smile at the corner of Giovanni's lips seemed to deepen, as he looked at Mr. Mammon with a grin.
"She also sent it to me, hoping I would go and witness her ascend to the top of Alola." Mr. Mammon's tone was a bit emotional.
Yes, in a blink of an eye, so much time had passed, and Selene was also about to ascend to the top of Alola.
"I've already agreed. This matter is quite commemorative for Selene."
"Hmm, then I'll agree too. It's such an important life event for my daughter-in-law; I should indeed go and support her personally. However, I plan to go only for the finals, as I can't be exposed."
Giovanni took a sip of tea and nodded upon hearing this.
As for whether Selene could win the championship, this was not even within Mr. Mammon and Giovanni's consideration.
In a place like Alola, who could stop Selene from reaching the top? Don't joke.
Unless a few 'transcendent beings' like Rosa or Platinum went there, but if Mr. Mammon were to speak frankly, even in a real fight, Rosa and Platinum might not be Selene's opponents.
After all, this world's Selene was not only personally trained by Giovanni as a Gym apprentice for half a year before her debut, but her Pokémon resources were also top-notch.
She started with a top-talent Dratini right after her debut, and later Mr. Mammon gifted her Nihilego and Articuno. Her treatment was truly top-tier.
Moreover, according to Selene herself, she had already caught Tapu Koko and had her eyes on a very handsome large lion.
It is said that the large lion named Solgaleo was brought to the present Alola from Ultra Megalopolis by Lunala, and it was in a relationship with Lunala.
However, Lunala was a very important companion and family member to Lillie, so even though Selene coveted it, she truly felt uncomfortable trying to catch Cosmog.
Of course, according to Cosmog itself, its body belonged to Lillie, Mr. Mammon, and Solgaleo.
It also didn't care much for Selene, because Selene often bullied it when it was young.
Now she misses it? Too late!
And after being rebuffed by the ghost-fearing Moon God, Selene set her sights on the fire-fearing Sun God, Solgaleo.
Solgaleo didn't have any ill will towards Selene, and even agreed to Selene's capture battle. However, unfortunately, Selene's current strength was still a certain distance from Solgaleo.
Yes, the capture failed.
But Selene did not give up and decided to continue working hard for another challenge later, and Solgaleo also expressed willingness to give her another chance.
It is imaginable that in the future, this first Champion of the Alola League will likely truly lead the Alola region to rise.
"Speaking of which, when do you plan to tell Selene your current identity?"
Giovanni asked Mr. Mammon.
Selene…
Caitlin's delicate brows furrowed slightly. Her psychological pressure suddenly increased a lot.
It seemed that Uncle Giovanni greatly approved of that Selene, even calling her his daughter-in-law…
Caitlin pursed her lips. This undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on Caitlin.
"No hurry. We'll talk about it after Selene wins the championship." Mr. Mammon shook his head.
"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing. After all, it's your own business."
Giovanni took a sip of tea. He didn't plan to interfere with his son's romantic affairs, after all… he also knew that Mr. Mammon had a somewhat flirtatious nature.
However, Giovanni was still quite optimistic about Selene. This girl was indeed a prodigy, and Selene and Mr. Mammon had known each other for a long time.
Even if there were many excellent girls around Mr. Mammon now, Giovanni felt that it would be very difficult for anyone to shake Selene's position.
"Dad, when are you planning to hold the Elite Four challenge? I'm waiting to watch a good show."
Mr. Mammon crossed his legs, asking Giovanni in a relaxed manner.
That's right, the most noteworthy event in Kanto in the second half of the year for Mr. Mammon was this!
Mr. Giovanni is going to participate in the Elite Four challenge?
Hearing this, Platinum's eyes widened. This…
"What good show? Watching your old man sweep through the Kanto Elite Four?"
Giovanni couldn't help but chuckle.
"Except for Lance, who offers some challenge, the other three are no pressure. There's really nothing much to see."
Giovanni gently stroked Persian's head with his right hand, his tone very calm.
"Looks like you're planning to use Groudon, Dad."
Mr. Mammon was noncommittal.
Without Groudon, it would indeed be hard to say between Giovanni and Lance, but with Groudon, in this world, besides Mr. Mammon, only that old monster from Johto could contend.
"It's necessary if I want to reach the Champion position." Giovanni nodded.
"Charles Goodshow previously took the eight special badges from us Gym Leaders. It is said he plans to use them to summon a legendary Pokémon."
"Which means, Lance will probably also get a legendary Pokémon as his main force."
"I don't plan to hide my strength. Becoming the Kanto Champion would be the best outcome. We'll see what legendary Pokémon he gets then."
Giovanni explained. Lance was already strong, and there was a high probability he would get a high-level legendary as his main force.
Giovanni naturally wouldn't underestimate him. Since he had already decided to challenge the Elite Four, the goal was of course the Champion.
"It's either Ho-Oh or Lugia. They won't be able to threaten you, Dad." Mr. Mammon shook his head.
In the special chapter, the 'legendary large bird Pokémon' that Lance and others summoned was Lugia. It's unknown if there will be changes in this world.
However, whether it's Lugia or Ho-Oh, trying to fight Primal Groudon is simply too difficult for them.
"Isn't that perfect? Mammon, from now on, you'll have to call me the Kanto Champion."
Giovanni leaned back in his office chair, gently swirling the teacup in his hand, smiling faintly.
With Mr. Mammon inheriting Team Rockets' business, it was absolutely thriving.
And he himself was flourishing in the legitimate world, and Silver could be proud of him.
Giovanni felt that his life was truly too perfect~
If there were parallel worlds, the Giovanni in those parallel worlds would probably be dying of jealousy, right? Hahaha~
This world is truly wild!
Platinum was dumbfounded. The former Team Rockets Boss, who had been hiding his identity, was about to become the Kanto League Champion?
Platinum glanced at Mr. Mammon, then at Giovanni. This…
Is this really right?