Chapter 130: To Defeat Team Rocket, Mega Evolution Is Essential

In Slateport City, the League Conference Room.

Steven and the others have already returned here, of course, and the atmosphere is rather gloomy.

But this is to be expected, after all, six Champion-level trainers moved out together, and the area near the Devon Corporation building in Rustboro City suffered severe damage due to the fierce battle.

But what is gratifying is that Mr. Stone was rescued, and there were no casualties.

"Then, everyone, speak up. Do you have any One's Own Thoughts from this battle?"

Steven took a sip of coffee, rubbed his temples, and spoke.

Post-battle review and summary is something a qualified Trainer must learn; only then can one face one's own strength and better find the opponent's weaknesses.

Diantha sat somewhat awkwardly, because she arrived too late and didn't even see a shadow of Team Rocket, so naturally she had nothing good to say.

And Wallace was even more awkward; among the six, he was the only one who was defeated and captured, and in the end became a 'tool' for Magma and the others to retreat.

Although even without him, Magma and the others would certainly have succeeded in retreating, but the fact remains he became a 'tool'.

"That executive named Siebold is a Dragon-type specialist Trainer; she calls herself the People of the Meteor. Champion Steven, I think we can start investigating her identity from this point."

Siebold spoke first, his voice heavy.

"People of the Meteor?" Hearing this, Steven frowned and instinctively looked at his friend Wallace.

Why? Because Wallace also seems to have a hereditary title.

Wallace is the last of the 'People of the Prism'!

As a 'People of the Prism', Wallace guards the seal of the Sky Pillar.

But seeing Master Wallace's blank yet contemplative expression, Steven couldn't help but feel helpless; then he thought, could the People of the Meteor be related to the Meteor Falls?

"It should be some secluded clan; let's all ask the League to help inquire," Cynthia analyzed.

The People of the Meteor; hearing that title, it should be a clan that has passed down for a long time.

"Mm, I will also ask my friends to help investigate, and... this Siebold is very strong; I am no match for her."

Siebold was not embarrassed; strong is strong, weak is weak; he indeed was not as good as Siebold.

"Caitlin's strength is also very great; her Psychic-type Pokémon are very troublesome; I have no confidence in defeating her."

Seeing Siebold finish speaking, Nemona similarly described her One's Own Thoughts.

Wallace: (°︵°)

This young girl can even go head-to-head with Caitlin, yet I actually couldn't defeat Caitlin...

Hearing this, Cynthia's exquisite face showed a strange expression; Caitlin... has her strength improved so quickly?

Nemona is the newly promoted Champion-level from Paldea, and Wallace was also defeated by Caitlin.

But before going to Alola, Caitlin was only Elite Four level.

That means, after joining Team Rocket, Caitlin's strength has truly been skyrocketing!

Could this really be the path suitable for Caitlin?

Thinking of this, Cynthia's thoughts became somewhat complicated.

"I won't say much about Magma's strength; even when facing me and Champion Cynthia and Gym Leader Giovanni simultaneously, he did not fall behind at all."

Steven's tone was very low.

Hearing this, Diantha was stunned; she had not witnessed Steven and the others' battle scene with her own eyes, but hearing this now, are the strengths of these Team Rocket executives a bit too strong?

"I think we can also try Mega Evolution," Giovanni reminded in a magnetic voice.

"Mega Evolution... a researcher in Kalos has already published a paper on this; it is a Super Evolution that causes a Pokémon in its final evolutionary form to evolve again." Steven had also read this paper.

"But until now, the authenticity of Mega Evolution has never been proven; I didn't expect Magma and the others to have already mastered it."

Steven was actually very interested in this Mega Evolution, after all, he himself likes various precious stones.

"So we must also master Super Evolution; judging from the situation of the three of Magma, Super Evolution greatly boosts a Pokémon's strength," Giovanni said concisely.

"Indeed, Mega Evolution greatly increases a Pokémon's strength; if we want to defeat Team Rocket, we also need this."

Cynthia agreed very much.

She still couldn't forget the ferocity of Magma's Super Tyranitar!

If you say there was any outstanding move by Super Tyranitar in the Rustboro City battle?

Actually, there wasn't, but Super Tyranitar was simply purely strong! That was an unparalleled beauty of stats!

It relied solely on its powerful physique and strength to forcibly smash Metagross, Garchomp, and Nidoking.

This Tyranitar's own strength was certainly very strong, no doubt, but Steven clearly understood that before Super Evolution, this Tyranitar was not this absurd!

"I will ask the President to help us find Mega Stones, and also contact experts in Kalos."

Steven nodded; moreover, since Cynthia and the others came to help, he could just use Mega Stones as a return gift to express gratitude.

Anyway, he was not short of money; as long as a problem could be solved with money, it was not a problem.

"Everyone worked hard in today's battle; next, please rest well," Steven addressed the crowd; he was eager to contact Kalos.

Mega Evolution! As long as they have this, they can organize an offensive again!

"Champion Steven should still take care of your health; you are also very tired," Giovanni expressed concern for Steven.

"That's right, Champion Steven should rest first; Team Rocket is such a strong evil organization that it cannot be dealt with in a short time," Cynthia agreed.

"Thank you, I understand."

Hearing this, Steven felt warmth in his heart, but just then.

Officer Jenny received a message; after seeing it, her expression changed, extremely shocked.

"Champion Steven, please come out for a moment."

Lilycove City.

"I feel I still didn't perform well."

Inside Gardelia's villa, Mamon lay on the sofa, reviewed the situation, and helplessly shook his head.

He felt this time the flex wasn't perfectly executed; perhaps he should have waited until Mega Mewtwo Y knocked down Steven and the other two to their knees before making his declaration—that might have produced a better effect.

But now the matter is over.

"Next time I can't use this excuse of 'Power, Home, Ideal'; I'll have to change it up."

Mamon continued pondering; now that he had fully revealed his 'relationship' with Giovanni, he had effectively provided an 'explanation' for his original intentions and thoughts upon suddenly joining Team Rocket.

The title of 'Mamon the Transcendent' was enough.

So next, it was time to open up his perspective! Otherwise, constantly talking about living in the shadow of 'Giovanni's Son' was too petty.

Mamon was determined to become the strongest villain in this world.

The next clash with the League would be the time to display his ambition and philosophy.

Hmm, for instance, 'I shall stand above the heavens,' 'I shall become the God of the New World'—though is 'God' too chuunibyou?

"My lord, the matter you asked me to have people investigate earlier has yielded results."

Hana's tender voice sounded from Mamon's embrace.

"Oh?" Mamon came to his senses and instinctively began kneading the dumpling under his palm.

"Mm..."

Hana's Bai Xi and beautiful face flushed a shade of crimson; her charming eyes were utterly captivating as she pressed down on Mamon's mischievous hand.

"Dr. Rondo of Lumiose City did indeed bring back a meteorite from the Great Ice Plain four years ago and has been studying it ever since; moreover, I found the on-site personnel from back then."

"He also stated very clearly that Rayquaza descended at that time, and he even took photographs."

Speaking thus, Hana took a photograph from her skirt pocket and handed it to Mamon.

"My lord, look, this is the on-site personnel I worked so hard to find."

Hana's tone carried a heavy sense of pride, clearly adopting a cute posture seeking praise.

"My Hana is truly wonderful."

Mamon kissed Hana's Bai Xi cheek without the slightest stinginess, then took the photograph and glanced at it.

Although the photo was somewhat old and the clarity was not high, Mamon still recognized it.

The photo showed exactly Rayquaza and Deoxys!

Mamon's lips curved upward; this was getting interesting.

"Hehe~" Hana tilted her head, revealing a beautiful smile.

"Then, my lord, can you reward me?" Hana hugged Mamon's neck, leaning close to his cheek, her eyes seductive as silk.

The distance between the two was extremely close; so close that Mamon could see the nearly invisible pores on Hana's face.

"Little fairy, didn't I satisfy you just last night?"

Mamon felt a bit of awe at this woman's terror; she was truly so grinding.

"I want it today too, my lord~ I don't want to get out of bed tomorrow; can you help me?"

Hana giggled.

"Alright, alright, alright!"

How could a blood-boiling young man withstand such provocation? Didn't she know I am currently in my prime?

Fight!

Three hours later, Mamon walked out of the room, refreshed and clear-headed.

Little Hana, nothing special after all.

Beep beep beep~

Mamon glanced at the phone and raised an eyebrow.

"Hello, Lillie."

"Mr. Mamon, are you busy?" Lillie's crisp and pleasant voice came through.

"I said before, if it's Lillie, I will answer even if I am busy," Mamon replied with a smile as he went downstairs to pour himself a cup of tea.

"Mm~ Hehe, Mr. Mamon, I told Mother, my lord, that I want to go play with Brother Gladion for a few days, and Mother agreed!"

Lillie's tone carried an unmistakable joy; yes, she was traveling a thousand li to find her brother!

"Is Brother Gladion with you, Mr. Mamon?"

Lillie asked expectantly.

If Brother Gladion was not in the same place as Mr. Mamon, then... perhaps she could go see Brother Gladion when she returns.

She believed Brother Gladion would understand her.

"That's right; it seems I can see cute Lillie again. So, Lillie, what are you preparing to come play with?"

Mamon also missed this cute Young Lady with golden hair and asked with a smile.

"I haven't booked the flight ticket yet." Hearing this, Lillie's pretty face flushed somewhat red.

"Then check if there are any flights to Mauville City in Hoenn this afternoon; if there are, I will pick you up at the airport and take you to have a good time for a few days."

"Okay!!"

Lillie agreed very quickly; she was also very happy at this moment, as she would see Mr. Mamon again soon.

"Mr. Mamon, yes, there is a flight tonight that can reach Mauville City."

"Will we make it in time?"

"Yes!"

"Good, then book it; I will pick you up at the airport."

"Mm mm~"

Lillie was very excited; after hanging up the phone, she immediately purchased the flight ticket.

"Maxi~"

Lunala leaned close to Lillie.

"You'll see Mr. Mamen again very soon, little Nebula."

Lillie gently stroked Lunala's cheek, her heart filled with joy, her beautiful smiling eyes narrowing.

But the next moment, the smile on Lillie's face slightly faded.

I'm sorry, Mizuki...

Transition, a short skit

One day.

Mizuki: Lillie, where are you? Let's go surfing together today.

Lillie: Sorry, Mi... um... Mizuki, I can't... today.

Mizuki: Oh, oh, oh, it's fine, but Lillie, are you okay? Your voice sounds strange.

Lillie: I... the wind is a bit strong here... don't, it's too hard... waa...

Mizuki: But you sound like you're about to cry, and what do you mean 'too hard'?

Lillie: Nothing, waa, I'm sorry, Mizuki.

Mizuki:?

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(End of this chapter)