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"Tsk~ The battle is truly intense."
Raihan followed behind Bede and Hop, sighing in admiration.
No matter which direction, east, west, north, or south, the sounds of battle could be heard in the distance.
This made it very difficult for Raihan to imagine that this was a peaceful era, and that he was standing in Saffron City, the economic center of the Kanto region.
Although Motostoke City had undergone a large evacuation previously, that was to deal with the legendary disaster, the Darkest Day Eternatus.
It was to prevent the people of Motostoke City from suffering undeserved calamity that the Motostoke City residents were evacuated.
But this time, Saffron City was completely different from Motostoke City.
"I feel like this battle will go down in history."
Hop nodded in agreement, his emotions quite excited.
"You're dreaming big, Hop." Raihan rolled his eyes.
"This battle is destined not to be hidden, after all, the movements are too grand, and it's a battle that will rewrite the world's pattern."
Bede turned back to look at Raihan, not sparing any of the sarcasm in his words.
"As long as Team Rockets wins, the era of League dictatorship will end, Gym Leader Raihan, can't you even see this? The complete inauguration of a new era, why wouldn't this be recorded in history?"
"Yes, that's indeed the case." Raihan replied lazily, how could he not see these things?
"But this has nothing to do with you two, after all, you only defeated a mere Gym Leader like me."
Damn it!
Hop's face fell, glaring at the maliciously smiling Raihan. So this guy was waiting for them here.
"It's still considered a military achievement, and after we deliver you to the building, we'll continue hunting." Bede was also very displeased.
"No, no, no, I think you might not have a chance. Why don't you two run away now?"
Raihan shrugged and said to the two.
"What do you mean?" Hop still didn't understand.
But at this moment, Bede's eyes scanned, and his expression instantly became incredibly serious, on high alert.
To their left, a middle-aged man with a buzz cut, dressed in an expensive black suit, was slowly walking towards them with one hand in his pocket.
His face was somewhat thin, and his build was moderate. The black suit was quite neat, and his black leather shoes stepped on the broken ground, creating a distinct texture.
He had a faint smile on his face, his lips slightly upturned, combined with his deep, somewhat sunken eye sockets, giving off a subtle yet intense sense of malice, and an extremely strong oppressive presence.
Following behind him was a large, strong brown bear Pokémon, Ursaluna.
He looked like an entrepreneur with a unique temperament, but Bede, being watched by those eyes, felt his hairs standing on end.
"That person is..."
Hop also noticed the walking man in the suit with the buzz cut.
After all, he was too conspicuous; amidst the ruins, broken walls, and scattered debris, this sudden man in black stood out.
"The Elite Four Champion of the Kanto League, the strongest man in this land!" Bede's voice was extremely low.
"He's also Boss's father, Giovanni!"
"No??"
Hop's eyes instantly widened, looking in shock at the suited man who was clearly heading towards them.
No way, buddy??
Giovanni!
Mammon's father, the Champion of the Kanto League, and the Pokémon League's currently recognized strongest Champion!
There were rumors that Mammon had once captured the legendary ancient Pokémon, the deep sea king Kyogre, in the Hoenn region.
And Giovanni, on the other hand, had gained the recognition of Groudon, one of the other ancient Pokémon, the master of the fiery earth.
In other words, Giovanni was also a Trainer who had captured a mythical Legendary Pokémon.
This guy could be said to be the strongest Trainer in the Pokémon League right now, even stronger than his own older brother, Leon!
How in the world did they manage to run into him?
"I told you you two were unlucky, didn't I? Mr. Giovanni was originally stationed at the command camp, but he probably came out because the situation wasn't looking optimistic."
Raihan sighed helplessly, then lowered his voice and said to the two.
"Hurry up and run, or you won't have a chance."
Giovanni had even appeared on the battlefield, clearly indicating that the League's war situation was not optimistic.
Raihan was very certain of this point. Ultimately, Raihan was well aware of this battle; the chances of winning? Too low.
Mammon's strength was simply too great, but had Mammon made a move yet? Giovanni had actually been released by officer Jenny?
"Bede, what should we do?" Hop was a bit indecisive.
Bede's expression at this moment was completely erratic and extremely ugly; this was indeed completely beyond his expectations.
He never thought that by picking up some scraps and earning some minor merits, he and Hop would actually run into the opposing faction's boss.
"From the day I decided to become a Trainer, I already had the resolve that no matter what hardships or obstacles, no matter what outsiders thought, I would..."
I'll do it! As long as I can help Chairman Rose.
But the facts proved that he was wrong; not only did he not help, but he also caused Rose to be extremely disappointed in him.
And later, Mammon became the second light in his life.
"You take Gym Leader Raihan to the building, I'll stay and stop him!"
Bede said in a deep voice to Hop, no matter what, he wanted to prove his worth!
"Huh?" Hop was stunned.
"No, young man, you don't have to..." Raihan was also surprised.
You leave me here and run with Hop, wouldn't that be enough? Giovanni probably wouldn't go so far as to relentlessly pursue you two juniors.
At most, after Giovanni leaves, you can come back. I'll let you catch me again, wouldn't that be enough?
Anyway, I wasn't planning on putting in much effort. It's a good chance to take more photos at the Silph Co. Building and keep some memories.
"Hurry up, don't waste time." Bede frowned and urged Hop.
Hop's eyes struggled, but quickly firmed up.
"I'm not leaving! I'll stay with you to deal with him!"
"???!!!"
What two amazing talents!!
Hearing Hop's words, Raihan was already a little dizzy.
"No, are you crazy?" Bede was also shocked: "What's the point of you staying? To send another head?"
"I don't care! I will not abandon my companions!" Hop naturally had his own reasons.
Bede was so exasperated by Hop that he laughed.
"Alright, then you cover our rear, and I'll take Raihan." Bede made a quick decision, not arguing with this crazy guy, and decisively prepared to sell out Hop.
But apparently, the time they spent talking was simply too long.
Giovanni was actually quite helpless; he had already deliberately slowed down his pace, but... it seemed these two young men didn't quite agree?
"So that's it, even when facing me, you're not planning to run, but to stay and fight?"
Giovanni smiled faintly, naturally choosing pleasant-sounding, high-class words to say.
"Very courageous young men."
The magnetic, mature voice made Bede's face turn black.
"Oh dear~ Mr. Giovanni, I'm truly sorry to disappoint you and trouble you with the rescue. I'm truly ashamed."
In front of Giovanni, Raihan naturally put on a different face.
"It's alright, and then..."
Giovanni nodded with a graceful smile, then looked towards Bede and Hop.
That gaze instantly put the two into a state of Level 1 alert.
"Ursaluna."
Giovanni calmly called out, and the large, fierce-looking brown bear behind him slowly came to Giovanni's front. Its huge, sharp claws were chilling.
It was the Ursaluna that Mammon had given him earlier!
It hadn't been used in the Elite Four challenge previously because at that time, Ursaluna's strength was not yet enough to be a main force in Giovanni's team.
And now, although its strength is still insufficient, unless facing opponents of the level of Leon and Lance,
Under normal circumstances, his Ursaluna was already sufficient to cope.
And this occasion was the most suitable; Pokémon, after all, improve fastest through actual combat.
"Come on, since you two refuse to retreat, then I presume you're also prepared to battle me."
Giovanni said with a faint smile.
"..."
Bede was already cursing Hop, this useless teammate, in his heart, but in a sense, Hop's unwillingness to abandon him and run alone made Bede feel strange.
But no matter what, it was too late to say anything now.
Now there was only one way.
Even the Kanto Champion is not invincible!
Bede and Hop exchanged glances and nodded gravely.
Fight!
And then... "As expected of you, Mr. Giovanni."
Raihan, with his ropes untied, looked at the completely deflated Bede and Hop, laughing heartily.
He even specifically ran over to Bede and Hop and took two more selfies.
"Still too young. Well then, I'll entrust these two young men to you, Gym Leader Raihan, to take to Officer Jenny. I'll go check other places."
"Leave it to me, Mr. Giovanni. Is the battle very intense? Has Mammon already entered the fray?"
Raihan asked in confusion.
"No, Mammon hasn't made a move yet." Giovanni shook his head.
"Then why are you entering the battle now, Mr. Giovanni? Leon and Elite Lance should be able to handle it, right?"
"Not so. Our side is currently in a very unfavorable situation."
"Ah? Besides Mammon, does Team Rockets have any other Trainers who can deal with both Leon and Elite Lance?"
Raihan truly couldn't understand this now. Among the currently known Top Executives of Team Rockets, only Ideal Hero N should be able to hold off one of Leon or Lance.
"Lance is currently battling N, as for Leon... I don't know what he's doing." Giovanni frowned slightly.
"The messages sent to Leon also haven't received a response, so I'm going to check on Leon."
This was also what puzzled Giovanni. N was in the thick of battle with Lance and couldn't possibly spare any time.
And were there any other Trainers in Team Rockets who could rival Leon? Why didn't he know?
That Mammon guy actually kept it from him too?
"Oh, oh, then I'll go with you, Mr. Giovanni." Raihan really wanted to join the fun.
"Your priority, Gym Leader Raihan, is still to take these two young men to Officer Jenny. You can catch up afterwards." Giovanni said with a faint smile.
"Alright, then you go ahead, Mr. Giovanni."
Raihan watched Giovanni's figure disappear from sight, unable to help but marvel.
You tell me, isn't this something? Giovanni is the strongest leader on the League's side.
And Mammon is the boss of Team Rockets, the emperor of the underground forces.
And yet these two are father and son, it's just too damn bizarre. It's a good thing these two aren't on the same side, otherwise, what would the League even do?
"Speaking of which, the tables have turned, my friends." Raihan grinned, looking lazily at Bede and Hop.
"..."
Bede's face was as foul as a street artist's, and Hop wasn't doing much better.
"Regarding what I said about going down in history, I think my statement at the time was a bit incorrect." Raihan suddenly straightened his expression and spoke to the two.
"??"
Bede and Hop were both stunned.
"I said at the time that this destined-to-be-historic battle had nothing to do with you two, which was a huge mistake."
Raihan grinned, laughing happily.
"This has everything to do with you, my friends. You two are currently the only two Top Executives of Team Rockets arrested by the League!"
"Hahahahaha~ You two are definitely going to be famous!"
Raihan burst out laughing, completely hyped.
Damn it!!!
Bede glared at Raihan, 'Damn this guy!'
And at Sector 6 at this moment!
"Damn it! Green! You stinking woman! What are you doing?! Why is your Blastoise's Hydro Pump hitting my Arcanine?!"
Blue's incredulous questioning voice was incredibly loud.
"I don't know, maybe it went astray?"