Chapter 70

Kanto, Saffron City.

"Ah~ I'm back, feels like a lifetime has passed."

Walking out of the airport, Mamon gazed at the distant skyscrapers and let out such a sigh.

Following behind him were Caitlin and Gladion.

That's right, this was the team he intended to take to the next region, but there was no rush for now; he had returned to Kanto to rest for a while.

"Saffron City, the economic center of Kanto."

Caitlin, wearing a lady's hat, glanced around; this was truly her first time in Kanto.

Gladion was the same, but with his cold personality, he said nothing, silently following behind Mamon like a cool bodyguard.

"That's right, the headquarters of Silph Co., one of the world's strongest enterprises, is right here."

Mamon nodded; when mentioning Silph Co., his expression was somewhat intriguing.

Silph Co. in Kanto was one of the world's strongest enterprises, on par with Devon Corp in Hoenn and Malco-Mon Group in Galar.

As a manufacturing leader that pioneered the foundational technology of modern Poké Balls, Silph Co.'s scale was beyond imagination.

Hmm, such a huge company should naturally belong to Team Rocket!

Mamon was very certain of this, but he couldn't be as barbaric as in the games; besides, in the games, although Team Rocket occupied Silph Co., they ultimately became the target of everyone's hatred.

Because their hands were simply too unclean, and their methods were far too blatant.

No rush, let's take it slow.

"Let's go."

Mamon glanced at his phone and led Caitlin and Gladion into a car.

The driver drove all the way to a secluded corner of Saffron City, where the three of them got out.

As Kanto's premier metropolis, Team Rocket naturally had a base here as well.

However, the scale was not particularly large, because Saffron City already had a hidden pawn arranged.

"Yo~ Sabrina, long time no see, you're getting even more beautiful."

Arriving at the underground base, Mamon saw the black-haired girl who had been waiting in advance.

Her Bai Xi face, as exquisite as a fine doll, was expressionless; a cold aura that kept strangers away washed over her. She wore a red dress, with a black sash tied at her waist, outlining a waist so slender it seemed barely able to be held in one hand.

This was a very beautiful woman, both in looks and figure, yet for reasons of personality or otherwise, a deep, lingering chill surrounded her.

Especially when swept by her red, indifferent eyes, it was truly spine-chilling!

"Are you free today? I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

But Mamon clearly didn't mind Sabrina's coldness; although she looked cold, as long as she was warm when hugged, that was enough.

"Troubling the Young Lady with your concern, I still have work," Sabrina said indifferently.

"So cold, Sabrina; clearly, it wasn't like this a few years ago."

"..."

A barely visible pink hue appeared on Sabrina's doll-like, emotionless face as she glared coldly at Mamon.

But Mamon had thick skin, looking at Sabrina with an innocent expression.

Two years ago, Mamon was only fourteen; no, it should be said three years ago now.

Back then, Mamon had just been 'brought into' Team Rocket by Giovanni; Sabrina still remembered those timid, pure eyes from that time.

That harmless, cute appearance was simply too deceptive, directly awakening the budding protective instinct of the young Sabrina.

And then...

And then Sabrina, who had spent the night at the base, was tricked by Mamon into sharing a bed.

Of course, it was only in the literal sense of sharing a bed; nothing substantial happened between the two.

It was just Mamon shamelessly hugging Sabrina and snuggling up to sleep.

Sabrina, the ice beauty like an iceberg, was the consensus among all high-ranking Team Rocket executives regarding her, but notably, Sabrina's attitude toward Mamon was unique.

And until last year, outsiders didn't know what had happened; they only knew that Sabrina's attitude toward Mamon later underwent a very subtle change.

According to the rumors spoken with conviction by Lance, it was because Mamon and Sabrina had a falling out in their relationship; after all, Sabrina was only three years older than Mamon.

As for what exactly happened between the two.

Recalling that night, Sabrina felt her face burning hot; she had almost, in a daze, lost her virtue!

But thinking of Mamon's various gossip scandals afterward, Sabrina instantly became expressionless, and the chill around her grew even stronger.

Mamon! You scumbag!!

"The Boss is already waiting for you; follow me."

Sabrina silently took a deep breath, subtly glared fiercely at Mamon, then turned and led the way, twisting her slender waist.

"Mamon, she..."

Caitlin leaned close to Mamon, her eyes extremely strange.

"Yes, she is one of the organization's three high-ranking executives, known as the 'Psychic Girl' Sabrina; like you, Caitlin, she is a girl born with abnormally powerful psychic abilities."

Mamon introduced her with a smile.

"Miss Sabrina is the Gym Leader of Saffron City, isn't she?" Gladion asked, somewhat shocked.

Before coming to Kanto, he had researched a great deal of information.

The Saffron Gym was one of the official Gyms of the Kanto League, and its fame was great; Sabrina's strength was also very formidable, highly praised online.

If not for Sabrina's personality, the Saffron Gym would absolutely be one of the most popular Gyms in Kanto.

"That's right, and Sabrina is also a Psychic-type specialist trainer; Caitlin, you can ask Sabrina more about the application of psychic powers."

Mamon nodded; in fact, Caitlin's strength now was certainly somewhat superior to Sabrina's, but Sabrina's precise control over psychic powers was far superior to Caitlin's current level.

Not to mention the 'basic operation' of enhancing Psychic-type Pokémon's strength by imbuing them with psychic powers.

Mamon had personally witnessed Nasa use her immense psychic power to directly evolve a Kadabra into a Haunter.

And there was also that outrageous move of using psychic power to turn humans into dolls—absolutely ridiculous.

"I understand." Caitlin's beautiful eyes shimmered with a strange light. A kindred spirit!!

Soon, the group arrived before a room. Nasa knocked lightly twice on the door, then opened it directly.

This was a not-very-large conference room where a middle-aged man in a black trench coat and a gentleman's hat was leisurely sipping tea, his free hand gently stroking the head of the Persian crouched beside him.

It was Giovanni.

"Father."

"You're back. Everyone, sit down."

Giovanni set down his teacup, a smile forming on his somewhat gloomy face as he gestured toward Mamon and the others.

After taking their seats, Mamon teased the Persian's chin. The Persian's mouth twitched, but noticing Mamon's gaze, it immediately feigned a look of comfort.

(Obedient. jpg)

Yes, it still remembered that time it impatiently slapped Mamon's hand away; that afternoon, Mamon had brought a doctor over to neuter it.

Is that something a human would do?

(End of this chapter)