Chapter 116: Teacher Maylene, We Meet Again

Steven's face was extremely strange; he could be absolutely certain.

The two people in the video were indeed Team Magma's leader, Maxie, and Team Aqua's leader, Archie, but...

What kind of holy figure took this video??

Steven checked the poster: Photographer Mamen?

It's this Team Rocket Mamen again?

Steven was not unfamiliar with this ID; after all, it was this ID that released Maylene's 'Artistic Photos'. Who would have thought this guy would dare to post a video? Does he really not fear Officer Jenny tracing his location through the network?

"Maylene, look at this."

Steven forwarded this post to Maylene.

"What's wrong?" Maylene opened it, puzzled.

And then...

"I told you this Mamen is an utterly evil person! I didn't expect Archie and Maxie to fall victim to his poison too! Maxie is too miserable!"

Maylene was filled with indignation, defending Maxie who was being crazily beaten by Archie in the video.

Of course, it would be even better if Maylene could tone down the joyful smile on his face.

Human psychology is very strange; if only one suffers, then naturally one is in unbearable pain.

But if someone else suffers together, then the mind feels much relieved.

And Maylene's current psychology was exactly like this; although his own Hoenn Champion 'Artistic Photos' were taken, weren't the bosses of the evil organizations Team Aqua and Team Magma even more miserable?

They were both filmed fighting each other!

"..." Steven watched Maylene, who was smiling brilliantly, speechless. He actually really wanted to say that although Mamen was not a good person, the internal strife within the evil organizations was not a bad thing for their League.

But Maylene did not notice Steven's expression and immediately swiped to the comment section; he couldn't wait to watch the spectacle.

Eating melons (watching the drama) is an instinct that humans, as a species, cannot resist; even our elegant Teacher Maylene is no exception.

"Team Magma and Team Aqua? Are they the Team Magma and Team Aqua I'm thinking of?"

"I can only say good riddance! Neither of these organizations is any good; they were even fighting over a submarine in Slateport City before."

"Awesome! So awesome! This is the victory of muscle! Indeed, my lord Archie's physique far surpasses that guy Maxie!"

"Hiss~ The one in red clothes is so miserable."

"It's this photographer Mamen again? Does anyone know who this person is? He's too awesome; after filming Champion Maylene, he films the leaders of evil organizations?"

Maylene scrolled through the comments with great interest, although some comments mentioned his 'Artistic Photos' again, which made him a little unhappy.

"Maylene, I asked you to watch this video, not to look at these things," Steven said, very speechless.

"Ah?" Maylene cast a look of crystal-clear confusion.

"Pay attention to Archie's clothes," Steven said, finding it a bit hard to hold back.

Maylene immediately swiped back to the video; this time he observed it carefully.

"A black tight-fitting uniform, and... there is an 'R' letter on the chest!"

Maylene's eyes instantly sharpened; this was the Team Rocket uniform!!

That is to say, Archie had actually been absorbed by Team Rocket, and if Archie was absorbed, could Team Aqua escape?

"How much time has passed? Is Archie really that useless?"

Maylene couldn't hold back; it wasn't that he liked Team Aqua, but Team Aqua was too incompetent!

How long has it been since Team Rocket landed in Hoenn? The leader of Team Aqua led the surrender?

And they were even 'betraying their own side' to help Team Rocket fight Team Magma; what kind of thing is this?

Team Rocket is an external force; you and Maxie are the local native evil organization leaders. Instead of joining forces to fight Team Rocket and exclude outsiders, you 'defected'.

"Team Magma and Team Aqua were already incapable of achieving anything; did you still expect them to fight Team Rocket?"

Steven rested his chin on his hand and fell into deep thought; although in the eyes of the Hoenn League, Team Magma and Team Aqua were always just small-scale disturbances.

But they did have a bit of strength; Steven remembered that when he first met, he encountered Archie, but even through battle, he could not defeat Archie.

This also shows that Archie possesses Elite Four-level combat power.

And now that Archie has joined the Hoenn Team Rocket, judging by the video, Team Magma was probably also wiped out by Team Rocket.

The Hoenn Team Rocket, which had 'annexed' Team Aqua and Team Magma, undoubtedly had grown much stronger in power.

"Maylene, notify Officer Jenny and Drake and the others; let them increase the search efforts. We must find the Team Rocket base as soon as possible, as well as these high-ranking Team Rocket cadres led by Mamen."

Steven spoke to Maylene solemnly.

The development speed of the Hoenn Team Rocket was a bit surprisingly fast; it must be stopped as soon as possible.

"Okay."

Maylene immediately made a phone call to Officer Jenny.

Steven was also quite helpless; he didn't expect that only a little over a year after he stepped down as Hoenn Champion, Team Rocket would invade the Hoenn region.

Moreover, given the current scale of the Hoenn Team Rocket, he could not just ignore it; Maylene alone could not hold them back.

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.

Time moved to the second day.

Mamen and Caitlin arrived at the Contest Hall together to watch the event.

But what Mamen didn't expect was that this Contest even invited two heavyweight figures of the Hoenn region, Maylene and Steven. (Actually, Maylene's judging addiction kicked in, and he dragged Steven along.)

One can only say it was truly an unexpected coincidence.

After not seeing each other for a few days, Mamen found that Teacher Maylene's mental state seemed unexpectedly very good.

And after the 'Artistic Photos' incident, Maylene's popularity in Hoenn could now be said to be unmatched by anyone.

Even Steven, in terms of popularity, could not compare to Maylene now.

When Maylene and Steven appeared, the cheers from the entire audience were surprisingly loud.

"Champion Wallace! We love you!"

"I want to marry you, Champion Wallace! Even though I'm a boy, I'm willing to accept your 'Oji-ji'! Otokonoko is the best!!"

"Champion Wallace, when will your second set of artistic photos be released?"

"Wow!! I actually saw Champion Wallace in person, aaaaaah! I'm so happy!"

A huge crowd of fans shouted, and Wallace tried his best to ignore those insanely loud cries, struggling to maintain his elegant and noble persona.

The Slateport Contest officially began; a Contest is divided into two rounds.

The first round consists of contestants performing with their Pokémon using elegant moves, scored by the judges.

Contestants with higher scores advance to the second round, where they are randomly matched for battles against each other.

But this battle isn't purely about combat; it also compares the elegance of both sides. If strength is roughly equal, graceful offense and defense, if performed well, can deduct the opponent's 'health bar'.

Of course, if the strength gap is large and the opponent is defeated directly, that means an immediate victory.

However, upon seeing one of the contestants, Mamen felt there was no suspense in this Slateport City Contest.

Chestnut hair, a pure and sweet face, wearing a beautiful pink gown—it was May.

And the Pokémon she used for the contest was a beautiful Altaria.

"I didn't expect this girl to participate in such an event."

Caitlin also saw May; her Altaria had been trained by her to be exceptionally outstanding and perfect.

To be honest, she felt May participating in such an event was a bit of a stretch; as long as May entered the second round, wouldn't her strength allow her to slaughter everyone?

"Perhaps it's just for fun," Mamen smiled.

Overall, the quality of the contestants in this Slateport City Contest was quite good.

At least from the audience's perspective, Mamen thought it was fine, with some highlights, but the ultimate winner would, without surprise, be taken by May.

Worth mentioning is that by the second round, May's opponents were basically knocked down by Altaria within two or three moves.

Mamen's evaluation was: a King mistakenly entering a Silver/Gold league, chopping melons and cutting vegetables.

And finally, Wallace personally served as the award presenter, handing the prize to May.

"You and your Altaria performed with great elegance and excellence; I can see a firm bond and trust between you."

Wallace's smile was so noble, his tone unhurried, elegant, and dignified.

"Thank you~ Champion Wallace, actually I am a Trainer, and I like you very much! I am your fan."

May took the ribbon, speaking to Wallace with great excitement and joy; she never expected to meet Wallace this time.

"Oh? Is that so? I am honored. Then I look forward to your performance at the Ever Grande Conference." Every move, word, and action of Wallace was flawless perfection.

"Yes! I will definitely win, and then come to challenge you!"

The girl revealed a huge smile, her beautiful eyes squinting into a slit, very cute.

But her words were weighty and resolute; the will and deep longing in her voice were moving.

At least Wallace was affected by the girl's dazzling smile and words, stunned for a moment.

"Hehe~ What a brilliant and dazzling smile. I will await your arrival at the Hoenn League."

Wallace chuckled softly; this is the kind of junior! This is the kind of elegant and dazzling junior!!

Wallace suddenly understood the mindset of a senior; when encountering such a perfect junior who makes one unable to resist praising from the bottom of one's heart, one truly cannot help but look forward to it.

Looking forward to them appearing before you, challenging you, and even defeating you!

"Hehe~ Actually, there is one more thing I want to ask you, Champion Wallace."

May's smile was very pure, and then she playfully stuck out her tongue, her voice lowering.

"Go ahead." Teacher Wallace smiled.

"It's about that photo of yours; when will you release the second set? When I challenge the Hoenn League, could you please wear the style from the first photo of the first set and take a photo with me?"

May spoke somewhat shyly.

"You look so beautiful in a dress!! I admire you so much."

Wallace's smile instantly froze.

"That... I'm not planning to shoot it for now..." Wallace replied dryly.

"What a pity..."

No, it's not a pity at all!!!

If not for considering the live broadcast right now, Wallace's face would definitely be ugly as hell.

But Wallace's professional composure was very much in place; after presenting the award to May, he glanced around, said some ceremonial words, and prepared to exit.

But just at that moment, Wallace's eyes instantly sharpened.

Because he saw it!

He saw that handsome black-haired boy sitting in the audience, and the aesthetic girl in a white and pink long dress beside him.

Wallace's expression immediately changed, gritting his teeth and staring fixedly at that person.

The black-haired boy also noticed Wallace's gaze, smiling and clapping at him, and opening his mouth as if saying something.

Because the noise at the venue was somewhat loud, Wallace naturally couldn't hear it.

But his eyesight was excellent; he could tell that this lip shape...

'Teacher Wallace, we meet again.'

Aaaaaah!!! You are the teacher, your whole family is teachers, you bastard!

Wallace's clean face turned red with anger, glaring at that black-haired boy.

No, don't get angry!

Damn bastard! You have finally let me catch you.

Just you wait! My brother Steven is here too; today I, Wallace, will definitely make you pay the price for your actions that day!!

Mikoli's gaze was razor-sharp — with Daigo here, there was absolutely nothing to worry about.

He would handle that blonde girl, and if Daigo took on Mammon, they'd bag them both!

Awakened — it's hunting time!

We'll win!

Side Scene

Mikoli: Daigo, this is the guy, this is the one who bullied me! ()

Daigo: Don't worry, brother — I'll definitely take him down for you!

Mikoli: Daigo! You really are my most reliable best friend!

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And then…

Mikoli: Daigo, can you actually pull this off…

Daigo: "…"

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