Chapter 78: You Do Not Understand the Kanto Elite Four

Inside the underground base of Shi Ying City.

"So, does this mean the base has already been exposed?"

Around the round table in the conference room, Mamen and others were holding a meeting, while on the projector in front of them, Giovanni was connected remotely.

"I am deeply sorry, Boss; this is my failure."

Athena felt immense shame; she had previously mocked Apollo behind his back for the failure of the SS Anne operation.

She never expected that, turning around, a major problem would arise on her end as well.

The Shi Ying City base was one of Team Rocket's major bases, its importance going without saying, but this time it was clearly impossible to save.

And as the base manager, with the base exposed, Athena naturally could not evade responsibility.

Not to mention, the other infiltrator had escaped from under her command.

"At a time like this, there is no need for such words; evacuate immediately. We can discuss the punishment after you have safely left Shi Ying City," Giovanni said calmly.

"Yes." Athena sat down resentfully.

"Mamen, what do you decide to do?" Giovanni looked at Mamen through the video.

"First, we must figure out who the Kanto League will send over this time."

Mamen tapped the table rhythmically with his fingers, not a trace of worry visible on his face.

"According to intelligence, Lorelei has already left the Indigo Plateau."

"So, at the very least, it will be one of the Kanto Elite Four?"

"Exactly, so it is best to evacuate as soon as possible; we cannot rule out the possibility that Bruno might also be coming."

Giovanni nodded; he had bribed several internal personnel within the Kanto League, so he was aware of this intelligence.

"Boss, if it is merely one member of the Elite Four, I think we do not need to be so cautious, right?"

Gladion's stern brows furrowed slightly; he was somewhat confused.

"Moreover, this place is the southern district of Shi Ying City, where the flow of people is very high; the League should not truly go to such great lengths."

This was also his confusion; the base was located in the southern district of Shi Ying City, an area primarily used to receive travelers and tourists, where there were many people day and night.

If a battle broke out in that area, it would not be a joke.

But after Gladion finished speaking, he noticed Athena looking at him with a very strange and bizarre expression.

This made Gladion carefully recall his recent statement; was there something wrong with it?

"Gladion, you do not understand Kanto, and you understand even less about the Kanto Elite Four," Giovanni said with a low chuckle, his magnetic voice sounding half-mocking, half-sarcastic, though certainly not directed at Gladion.

"The Kanto Elite Four have long held the title of the world's strongest Elite Four; do you know why?"

Gladion fell silent; he indeed did not understand much. After all, Kanto was the headquarters of the Pokémon League, so it was not strange that the Kanto Elite Four were given the title of the strongest Elite Four, was it?

But it seemed there was another reason?

Caitlin, sitting to Mamen's side, was equally very curious.

"Nothing else; because even Lorelei, who ranks last among the Kanto Elite Four, is a Champion-level Trainer, and she is not weak even among Champions."

"!!!"

Hearing this, Gladion's pupils contracted, and Caitlin was equally shocked.

So, the Kanto Elite Four... were all Champions?!

"And that crazy woman Lorelei hates evil; as long as it is to destroy Team Rocket, she will do anything, and she would be absolutely delighted to pay some price to destroy our base."

Athena added gloomily; although she hated Lorelei extremely, after all these years, she had been chased by Lorelei quite a few times.

But what could she do? To her, Lorelei was simply too strong.

So, even if civilians were accidentally harmed, that Ice-type Elite Four member Lorelei would not care?

Gladion frowned tightly; was this really something an Elite Four member tasked with safeguarding regional peace should do?

"Now the southern district is probably already under the supervision of the Shi Ying City police, and they will probably begin evacuating civilians very soon."

Mamen speculated; he would not doubt the Kanto League's action capability and execution power.

"Athena, you go there personally, back up all the base data, and then completely destroy and delete the original database."

"Yes!"

Athena stood up and responded seriously, then hurriedly ran out of the conference room.

"Mamen, do you intend to clash with the League?" Giovanni saw through Mamen's thoughts.

"Of course; this is a rare occasion, we can have some fun." A smile curled Mamen's lips.

"Do not overplay your hand; if Lance rushes over, the situation will become very troublesome."

Giovanni reminded Mamen; compared to Lorelei, Lance was the most formidable enemy. Although Giovanni disliked Lance, Lance's strength was indeed formidable.

"Consider it a preview of the power of the Kanto Elite Four; we will eventually have a battle, and I will test their level first."

Mamen grinned, revealing a thick malice; if Lance really appeared, Mamen would actually welcome it.

He had long wanted to personally test the strength of the Kanto Elite Four, especially now that he had obtained Dark Mewtwo!

Even if the entire Kanto Elite Four arrived, Mamen believed that although one pair of hands cannot fight four, safely evacuating would not be a problem at all.

A Psychic-type Legendary like Dark Mewtwo was the best choice for either traveling or fleeing!

"Just make sure you know what you are doing."

Seeing this, Giovanni did not say much; he believed Mamen had his own considerations.

However, Giovanni was also pondering whether he should participate in this Battle of Shi Ying City in his own identity as Giovanni.

This was a good opportunity to 'show off' in front of the Kanto League, making it more convenient for his subsequent 'rise to power' within the Kanto League.

After hanging up the video call with Giovanni, Mamen looked at Caitlin and Gladion.

"In this battle, Caitlin, Gladion, while ensuring your own safety, you may exert yourselves to the fullest."

Mamen spoke to the two of them.

"Just consider it a trial for yourself. Feel the atmosphere of a true battle."

Compared to the daily special training and sparring matches, the atmosphere and environment of this kind of factional 'clash' are, of course, completely different.

But this kind of battle is extremely significant for improving the trainer's combat ability and the growth of the Pokémon.

"Yes!" Gladion answered seriously, Xiong Xiong flames flickering in his eyes.

He must become stronger!!

"I'm a bit looking forward to it."

A beautiful, shallow smile formed on Caitlin's exquisitely perfect face. She raised her hand to tuck the falling hair behind her ear, the movement elegant and natural.

A trial of war and fire? And the opponents are the world-famous strongest Elite Four!

But this is exactly what she wanted!

"A conflict with the Kanto League? This is something the former me would never have dared to imagine. The Kanto Elite Four, huh?"

Caitlin murmured softly. The former her had only her own small world; even leaving Sinnoh could not change that.

But the her of the coming days would have to face the Kanto Elite Four from a completely opposing stance!

This is truly... too wonderful, ah~!

Caitlin could feel her heart beating faster; this is the life she should be enjoying.

This is the trial she should be challenging.

As long as she can battle with all her might, even if she loses, it is completely worth it!

Recommending a friend's book:

Xin Qi traveled through the Pokémon world and became a single dad.

His daughter turned out to be Poppy, one of the future Elite Four of the Paldea region.

It was only after living with his daughter that his golden finger arrived.

He discovered that as long as he continuously caught Pokémon, he could add attributes to his own Pokémon and also to his daughter's Pokémon.

As long as he continuously trained his daughter to compete, and she won, he could strengthen the attributes possessed by his and his daughter's Pokémon.

This book is also titled "I Can Add Attributes to Pokémon," "My Daughter is a Future Elite Four," "I Collect the Complete Pokédex in the Pokémon World," and "I Have a Small World."

Note: This book has no CP.

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(End of this chapter)