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District 5
"Ha~ I told you already! Just the two of you are no match for me!"
Selene's arrogant, clear laughter was loud, and in front of her, Articuno and Tapu Koko both bore numerous injuries.
Melmetal had already been recalled, severely injured, and Incineroar was also in a state of poor combat effectiveness.
But her opponents were even worse off.
"This guy, isn't she just too strong?"
May couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
Indeed, the two of them were completely at a disadvantage now.
May truly couldn't understand why this girl, who was the same age as her, could be so powerful.
"We need to retreat first, May."
Steven glanced at his panting Aggron and his severely injured Metagross.
As for his ace, Shinny Mega Metagross, it had already lost its ability to fight.
Steven was calm and mature, knowing that now was not the time for impulsive actions; Selene's strength was completely beyond his expectations.
Moreover, Melmetal had Gigantamaxed earlier, but no Champion-level combatants had come to support them.
He could probably guess that the battles in other areas were also very intense.
Continuing to fight Selene was definitely not a wise choice, as Steven was not sure if the two of them could defeat Selene.
Rather, their win-loss ratio was probably 6-4.
"Eh? Are we running?" May was stunned.
"It's a strategic retreat." Steven, fearing that this young junior might not accept it, corrected himself.
"This girl, it's truly unimaginable what heights she can reach in the future." Steven glanced at Selene again, thinking to himself.
Yes, he couldn't even imagine how strong Selene would become in the future, after all, she was only sixteen now!
Terrifyingly so.
"But…" May's pretty face looked a bit strange.
"This isn't a fair, regular battle, May. We need to consider the bigger picture, so…"
Steven patiently explained to May, thinking that May's pride was at play, as the two of them had a numerical advantage against one, yet now they had to flee.
"No, Senior, look behind us."
May helplessly pointed behind them.
Steven turned his head and instantly frowned.
"Oh, you've been discovered. Actually, you can keep fighting, you might even be able to defeat Big Sister Selene."
The blue-haired girl with a white bandana on her head, her beautiful, crescent-moon-like eyes curved, said with a smile.
"Top Executive Platinum, huh…"
Steven's heart sank; this was not good!
Under normal circumstances, Steven felt that encountering Platinum wouldn't be too worrying; he could definitely defeat her.
But now was not a normal situation.
"Akari, these two are my targets."
Selene also saw the blue-haired girl and naturally assumed she was 'Platinum', warning her.
She had finally forced Steven and the others into this situation, and she didn't want anyone to snatch her victory Berry.
"Ah~ What a pity. Don't worry, don't worry, I won't snatch them from Big Sister Selene."
Akari didn't point out Selene's mistake in identifying her. If she could capture both Steven and May, it would be a huge amount of merit.
"You…"
Selene, hearing this, narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Akari suspiciously.
Would Platinum call her 'Big Sister Selene'? No, that didn't seem right. And looking closely now, Selene also noticed something amiss.
First, there was the attire. Because of their participation in this battle, all combatants wore black jackets or skirts representing Team Rockets, emblazoned with the iconic 'R' logo of Team Rockets.
Of course, Akari also wore a black jacket, but Selene remembered that Platinum wore a black dress.
And Platinum didn't have a habit of wearing a white bandana.
Finally, there was the Sneasler accompanying this 'Platinum'. When did 'Platinum' exchange for a Sneasler?
Selene felt that this girl in front of her was very likely not Platinum.
"It feels like we're being treated completely as prey, Senior."
May said softly to Steven, her tone quite peculiar.
How to put it?
Hearing Selene and 'Platinum' emphasizing their ownership of the two of them, May was really quite embarrassed.
She, Senri Yao, when had she ever fallen to such a state?
Steven: "…"
"Big Sister Selene, do you need help? I can help you quickly take down Mr. Steven and them."
"No need, I don't like others interfering in my battles. I can defeat them myself." Selene refused without even thinking.
"Alright, if that's the case, then I'll go look for other League personnel. Oh, by the way…"
Akari seemed to have anticipated Selene's answer, showing no surprise. After thinking for a moment, she turned her gaze to Steven.
"Hey~ Mr. Steven, do you know where Champion Giovanni is?"
"…I don't know."
Because this girl was unexpectedly polite, Steven was momentarily silent before replying.
Are you serious? We're enemies right now, and you're asking me?
"Alright then, you two continue."
Akari's regret was evident. She turned around and slowly walked away with her Sneasler.
She had learned from Mammon that Grandpa Giovanni's merits were worth a whopping 100,000!
If she could capture Grandpa Giovanni, Mom would definitely be the one with the greatest Merits in this Saffron City battle.
Moreover, Grandpa Giovanni's strength was also the strongest on the League's side, and Akari really wanted to battle the current Giovanni.
But it didn't matter, no rush.
…
District 7.
"Hahahahaha~! Awesome! As expected of a Top Executive of Team Rockets!"
The wild, shirtless strongman laughed heartily. It was Bruno.
And his opponent was Gladion.
"I still remember that scene from back then."
Gladion looked at Bruno with cold eyes. Back in Celadon City, he and Athena were captured by Bruno.
This even led to Mammon specifically sending Dark Mewtwo to rescue him.
As a subordinate, yet needing the boss to rescue him, this had always been a humiliation for the aloof Gladion.
"Huh?" Bruno clearly didn't quite understand Gladion's meaning.
"Today is the day I redeem myself."
Gladion took out a type disk and inserted it into Silvally's slot—a Ghost-type disk!
At the same time, Gladion took out another Poké Ball and threw it.
Moltres, with flames burning on its wings, soared into the sky—one of the Legendary birds, Moltres!
"Ho ho ho~ Moltres." Bruno grinned, becoming even more excited.
"Come on, let me witness the power of the legendary bird Pokémon!"
Bruno laughed loudly. He wasn't interested in the grudges between Team Rockets and the League, but he was very interested in battles.
"Don't worry, you'll be satisfied, and then…"
Gladion looked at Bruno with a cold face. He would definitely defeat Bruno!
Then he would tie this muscular man up and throw him into the basement!
This was the vow he had made back then, and he would definitely fulfill it.
District 6.
"I never thought that at my age, I'd still have to participate in this kind of mission to subjugate an Evil Organization, ru~"
Mustard, wearing a green jacket and with a hunched back, walked slowly forward, laughing as he went.
Originally, he was living in seclusion on Armor Island, but Champion Leon personally came to Armor Island to invite him to Kanto to help out.
After understanding the situation, Mustard, being interested, agreed.
"Speaking of which, the battles elsewhere are really intense. I wonder if Little Leon and the others have already started fighting, ru."
Mustard looked into the distance. The silhouette of Lugia was still faintly visible, and the sounds of battles from various locations were still very loud.
"I'm not sure, but it's probably about the same."
Kukui, next to Mustard, shook his head. The two of them had just happened to meet, and Kukui had long admired this senior, Mustard.
And then…
"Little Youyou?"
Mustard paused, looking at the girl in front of him in surprise.
"Eh? Master Mustard, you're here too."
Gloria also looked at Mustard with great surprise.
Mustard was the gym leader of the martial arts dojo she had visited and studied at on Armor Island; in a sense, he was also her teacher.
"So Little Leon saying you had joined Team Rockets was true, ru." Mustard narrowed his eyes slightly, then sighed.
"Ha~ Indeed, Master Mustard. You're already so old and still have to travel so far. What if you hurt your back, huh?"
Gloria said to Mustard in an annoyed tone.
"Look at you, saying such things. Are you cursing this old man, ru? Besides, my body is still very sturdy." Mustard replied with a smile.
"Just right, since Little Youyou you're with Team Rockets, it's a good opportunity for this old man to go all out and properly test your current level, ru~"
"No, Master Mustard, didn't you test me at the dojo? You're not my opponent." Gloria tilted her head in confusion.
"This old man wasn't serious that time, Little Youyou~ If you underestimate me because I'm old now, you'll suffer a great loss, ru."
Master Mustard spoke slowly with his hands behind his back, looking like a master.
"Emmm…" Gloria's attitude was self-evident.
League Command Camp.
"Mio, what's the situation now?"
Giovanni asked officer Jenny.
"The situation doesn't seem too good." officer Jenny's brows were tightly furrowed.
Because there were many calls for help, but currently, the League's Trainers were a bit insufficient.
"Most Trainers have already encountered and engaged with Team Rockets' Top Executives."
"As of now, the Trainers who have lost signal feedback are Lorelei, Silver, Brandon, Barry, and Hau—five people."
officer Jenny replied in a deep voice.
"Five people already lost?" Giovanni frowned and pondered for a moment.
"If that's the case, I'll join the battle too." Giovanni decisively said: "You help me see where support is most needed."
"Champion Steven's side has requested help multiple times, wait, the signal feedback has disappeared."
officer Jenny watched as the signal points representing Steven and May in District 5 disappeared on the computer.
This meant that these two had also been defeated and captured by Team Rockets.
That was the Champion of the Hoenn region!
"Have anyone nearby who can support, do so quickly. Isn't Leon in District 4? Have him rush over to rescue Steven and them as soon as possible. I'll also go over."
Giovanni said in a low voice, making his decision.
"Yes!"
District 4.
"Why am I back here again?"
Leon looked at Caitlin and Cynthia, who were battling not far away, with a helpless expression, feeling very aggrieved.
Twenty minutes ago, he had received a call from officer Jenny, asking him to go to District 5 to support Steven.
But… he got lost.
After much difficulty and asking League personnel along the way, he finally arrived in District 4, only to find himself at Caitlin and Cynthia's battlefield.
Leon had actually asked Cynthia if she needed support, but Cynthia said no, stating it was her private battle with Caitlin.
Leon naturally expressed his understanding.
And then… he had walked back to this place three times.
Beep beep beep~
officer Jenny's message came again.
"I understand, I will rescue Steven as soon as possible."
Leon replied solemnly after reading it. He chose a direction and set off, but unknowingly, he lost his bearings again.
However…
"Champion Leon! Save me!"
Alder's surprised voice came.
Leon was stunned. What came into view was Alder being tied up with a rope by a Sneasler.
"Oh my, oh my Look who I've found, Champion Leon"
A sweet, surprised voice also reached Leon's ears. Leon looked in the direction of the voice.
The blue-haired girl wearing a white bandana was now smiling brightly at him.