Chapter 25: This is messing with their lifeline!

"This child is rather simple, isn't he?"

Mamon teased Little Nebula for a while longer before handing it over to Lillie.

"You still need to keep a close eye on it, right? This is the second time, isn't it?"

Mamon teased Lillie.

Lillie, who had taken Little Nebula, blushed. Wasn't it just two times? Come to think of it, she had only encountered this young man twice, and both times it was because Little Nebula had run off that they met. What a strange fate.

"A shy Young Lady seems even cuter." Mamon's smile deepened at the corner of his lips. The blatant direct attack left Lillie somewhat unable to defend herself.

"Cute... Mr., please don't joke..."

Lillie seemed on the verge of evolving into a Steam Girl.

"It's the truth. It's getting late today. Let's meet again if fate allows."

Mamon noticed the black-haired girl in the crowd from the corner of his eye. He waved goodbye to Lillie and Little Nebula, then turned and slowly walked away.

"Eh? Wait!"

Lillie was stunned and quickly reached out, wanting to say something to Mamon.

But Mamon seemed not to have heard, and his figure gradually disappeared around the corner.

I haven't even asked your name yet...

Lillie pressed her lips together, thinking with some disappointment.

But... we should be able to meet again, right?

Lillie looked down at Little Nebula in her arms, which was biting on a candy. It seemed Little Nebula was very sensitive to this young man.

As long as the young man appeared nearby, Little Nebula could find him! That way, she could see him again.

Yes! Little Nebula can definitely do it!

"Lillie, Lillie! I defeated the Island King!"

Mizuki ran up to Lillie, her small fist clenched in excitement, very happy.

"Mm-hmm~ I saw it. Mizuki is amazing." Lillie returned a serene smile.

"Heh~ Of course. The Island Challenge was easily conquered!" Mizuki placed her hands on her hips, very proud.

"By the way, Lillie, what are you standing here for?"

"Nothing. I just saw a very beautiful scenery."

Lillie tilted her head slightly. Before her eyes, that beautiful scene like a painting seemed to appear again.

She didn't tell Mizuki about encountering that young man once again; otherwise, Mizuki would surely start making a fuss and say a lot.

"Huh?" Mizuki looked around, scratching her head in confusion. Was there somewhere around this stage that looked good?

Mizuki didn't understand.

On the other side, Mamon, who had walked out of Melemele Town, looked up. What came into view was a figure turning into lightning and speeding away.

Oh ho, Tapu Koko!

This was Tapu Koko, the Island Guardian of Melemele Island, one of the legendary Pokémon.

Seeing Tapu Koko, Mamon felt he had an idea.

"Come to think of it, can I choose a Tapu to raise?"

Mamon stroked his chin, pondering which Tapu would be more suitable.

All four Tapu possess the Fairy type, but their primary types are different.

However, Mamon didn't like Tapu Koko or Tapu Bulu. The main problem was that their looks... were simply too abstract!

Mamon was both a power player and a self-adapting looks player. He could accept you not looking good, but you had to be strong.

Tapu Koko's strength was actually quite good, and the Electric plus Fairy type combination was also good, with few weakness types.

But its strength could not change Mamon's aesthetic judgment of its looks.

Tapu Bulu was even worse. In Mamon's personal opinion, it was damn uglier than Tapu Koko.

As for the remaining Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini, they were passable.

"I'll leave Tapu Lele for Caitlin. That leaves only Tapu Fini."

Mamon acted on his thought without the slightest hesitation, immediately taking out a phone and calling Guzma.

"Young Master, what's wrong?"

"Guzma, send out a notice for me."

Mamon spoke to Guzma while walking towards Hau'oli City.

"From now on, pay attention to Tapu Fini's movements. If you find it appearing alone in the wild, notify me immediately."

Mamon said without hesitation.

"Huh?"

Guzma was stunned. Did this mean the Young Master had set his sights on Tapu Fini?

Hiss~ If he really captures Tapu Fini, won't the people of Poni Island go crazy?

Because Poni Island currently has no Island King. After the previous Island King passed away, the position of Island King on Poni Island has remained vacant.

And who serves as the Island King is decided by the Tapu.

That is to say, the legitimacy of the Island King lies in whether they are recognized by the Tapu.

If Mamon captures Tapu Fini at this time, then Poni Island, having lost Tapu Fini, will be unable to produce an Island King again!

Unless Poni Island abandons this 'tradition', but that is very difficult to achieve.

"What 'huh'? Hurry up and send out the notice."

Mamon was not very satisfied with Guzma's reaction.

"Oh, oh, oh, Young Master! You are awesome!"

Guzma snapped back to his senses, his face flushed with excitement as he expressed his admiration to Mamen.

Good heavens, this young master is truly too wild! He's going straight for the lifeblood of the Aether Island!

"That's all you've got?" Mamen couldn't help but laugh. Come to think of it, Guzma had always seemed dissatisfied with the "mechanism" of the "Island King."

His reaction was hardly surprising.

"Never mind. Add Tapu Bulu to the list as well. If you find out its whereabouts alone in the wild, notify me."

After a moment's thought, Mamen added another sentence.

Although he looked down on Tapu Bulu, it was still a Legendary Pokémon. It could be kept within the organization, its name added to the bounty list to motivate the members.

If Feebas could get those people pumped up, wouldn't Tapu Bulu be even better?

Hmm, actually, it's quite possible. After all, Tapu Bulu's appearance isn't as cute as Feebas; it looks a bit abstract.

But everyone's aesthetic is different. Perhaps some people just like Tapu Bulu's design? That's quite possible.

"Understood! Then, young master, what about Tapu Lele and Tapu Koko?"

"Don't add these two for now."

Mamen replied directly.

The Psychic-type Tapu Lele was to be left for Caitlin to catch herself; this was a promise he had made to her.

As for Tapu Koko, it is the guardian deity of Melemele Island. Kukui lives on Melemele Island, and drawing his attention would be somewhat troublesome.

Besides, Mamen wasn't in a hurry about this matter.

"I will notify everyone immediately."

Guzma felt a bit of regret in his heart. What he most wanted to see was the expression on Hala and Kukui's faces when they learned that someone else had caught their island guardian deity.

"Mm."

Mamen hung up the phone, gazing at the distant sky. The rooster-shaped Tapu Koko was nowhere to be seen.

Let's go home. I don't know if Domino has returned yet. Let her wear a maid outfit today.

Mamen thought idly.

But truly, thanks to that rooster brother. If it hadn't suddenly flown over Mamen's head, Mamen wouldn't have thought to catch the Tapu in the first place.

(End of this chapter)