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"How should I communicate with Mammon?"
Back in her house, Champion Diantha, now in her pajamas after a bath, was deeply troubled.
She had said she would personally communicate with the Team Rocket Leader, but now that it came down to it, she didn't even know how to talk to Mammon.
Most importantly, the psychological pressure was immense.
What if the communication went poorly and Team Rockets decided to wage war on the Kalos League?
At that time, she didn't know if she could withstand Mammon.
No, even if she could withstand Mammon, there would be no one under her command who could stand up to Team Rockets' top executives.
So, how to describe this situation? It really put a lot of pressure on Champion Diantha.
"Sigh~ If it's a blessing, it's not a disaster; if it's a disaster, it can't be avoided."
Champion Diantha finally sighed helplessly, lamenting at this moment.
The Kalos region had always been diligent and conscientious, usually without any major disasters, and very peaceful.
Champion Diantha also had no grand ambitions; she only wanted to be a good actress and Champion, waiting for future generations to surpass her.
Their Kalos region was already so low-key, so why did Team Rockets still target them?
If Team Rockets hadn't come, their region would have been perfectly fine.
"Perhaps I should ask the Champions from other regions."
Champion Diantha hesitated, checked the time, it was only seven in the evening, so the Champions from other regions should still be awake.
Champion Diantha originally didn't have the contact information for other regional Champions, as although they were all Pokemon League Champions, the major regions were governed separately, and they were usually busy with their Champion duties or personal hobbies.
There was basically no other communication.
However, the last time the Hoenn region sought assistance, it allowed Champion Diantha to get the contact information of several regional Champions from the chairman.
After thinking for a moment, Champion Diantha called Steven, and it connected shortly after.
"Hello?"
"Champion Diantha?"
A magnetic, gentle young voice came through.
"It's me, Champion Steven, right?"
"Yes, Champion Diantha, is there anything I can help you with? You can speak freely."
Steven was direct and to the point; besides their initial contact when seeking aid, they hadn't communicated since.
And for Champion Diantha to call at this time, it must be important.
"It's like this, today I discovered that Team Rocket Leader Mammon appeared in Lumiose City, so..."
"Is that so? The timing seems about right. Mammon probably wants to develop Team Rockets in Kalos."
Steven pondered upon hearing this, not too surprised.
After all, it had been almost half a month since Mammon completed his 'flag-planting' in Sinnoh.
"We also suspected as much, so I wanted to consult you, Mr. Steven, on how to deal with Mammon?"
Champion Diantha carefully chose her words, using 'consult'.
"Champion Diantha, you're too kind, and I don't have any good solutions either." Steven's voice was quite complex and helpless, sighing as he spoke.
He was rumored to have experience dealing with Mammon, perhaps that's how it was spread in various regions, but where did he get that experience?
One time in Hoenn, one time in Unova, which time didn't end with no results? And he was blackmailed by Mammon into taking two widely circulated photo shoots?
It led to a crazy number of people shipping him and Wallace online now.
Most importantly, after the Unova threesome photo album was released, damn it, some people even shipped him and Alder.
What the hell, ship, ship, ship, they ship everything, how can they ship this too?
"Mammon's personal strength is completely off the charts, Champion Diantha. I suggest you use a gentle approach to negotiate with Mammon."
"If you want to use force to compel Mammon and Team Rockets to leave Kalos, how should I put it? Relying solely on the Kalos League, the chances of success are really not high."
Steven's words were actually extremely tactful, or rather, he truly gave Champion Diantha and the Kalos League a lot of face.
Let alone the Kalos League, even if there were two more regional Alliances, Steven felt there was really no chance of winning.
And frankly, if Champion Diantha was asking him to come help deal with Mammon this time...
Steven actually wanted to politely refuse. Fighting Mammon? Is that something a person can do?
"I see, in fact, that's the solution we discussed as well." Champion Diantha understood.
"That's a wise decision. To be honest, to truly deal with Team Rockets and capture Mammon now, you must set up an inescapable net, gather the strong individuals from all regional Alliances, make thorough preparations, and be prepared to sacrifice a region to possibly succeed."
Steven said seriously, and this was only under ideal conditions.
"Is it… that exaggerated?"
Champion Diantha was stunned upon hearing this.
She seriously suspected that Steven was exaggerating.
"This is not an exaggeration at all, Champion Diantha! That Mammon guy is a pure pervert!"
An even more magnetic, even somewhat effeminate, young voice came through the phone.
"Is that Mr. Wallace?" Champion Diantha immediately guessed who it was.
The only Master-level Coordinator Trainer, the former Hoenn Champion who was captured twice by Team Rockets' Caitlin.
Cough cough, this 'captured twice' was also mentioned by Drasna today, otherwise Champion Diantha wouldn't have known.
"Yes, although my language just now was a bit crude, that Mammon bastard is indeed unimaginably strong."
"Oh, please forgive my crudeness again, but what I want to say is, that guy is a pure monster, sorry, I can't help myself when I mention that bastard."
Wallace's words were a bit chaotic and agitated, but Champion Diantha roughly understood what Wallace meant.
She just didn't know what Mammon did to Mr. Wallace to make him so resentful?
Could it be that Mr. Wallace was coerced by Mammon?
Champion Diantha's curiosity exploded, because she had seen Wallace's photos, and Wallace looked even more delicate than a girl, so it didn't seem strange for him to be fancied by a man.
"Alright, Wallace, you rest for a bit. In any case, Champion Diantha, the advice I can offer you is truly limited."
Steven pushed away the spitting Wallace and said to Champion Diantha.
Anyway, he wasn't talking nonsense. To completely eradicate Team Rockets, the resolve to sacrifice a region was definitely necessary.
After all, Primal Kyogre's Primordial Sea was right there, although Gym Leader Giovanni's Primal Groudon could indeed contend with the Primordial Sea.
But that was purely a method of harming the enemy by a thousand and losing eight hundred oneself.
Moreover, in Steven's opinion, Team Rockets had not yet become so evil that they absolutely had to be destroyed with all their might.
"And I must mention to you, Champion Diantha, that although Team Rockets was indeed a very evil Dark Organization before, Mammon is now the Team Rocket Leader."
"You mean, Mammon isn't actually evil?"
Champion Diantha pondered.
"Exactly, no, that's not entirely correct either, how should I describe it?" Steven mused.
"Mammon is a person with a bottom line; he cannot be considered a bad person in the traditional sense, but he is certainly not a good person either."
"His personality is rather... erratic? I don't know how to put it, but in short, he's a man who does as he pleases, and in some sense, his temper... is actually quite good."
Steven said helplessly.
Champion Diantha was a bit confused by Steven's words. What did he mean by 'cannot be considered a bad person in the traditional sense, but certainly not a good person'?
"Steven, why are you praising him?! How is Mammon not evil?!"
Wallace's very displeased 'muttering' was also heard by Champion Diantha.
It seemed Mr. Wallace indeed held deep resentment towards Mammon.
"Whose fault is it that you picked up bad habits? I told you to go back to Sootopolis City and let Mr. Adam discipline you for a while."
Steven rolled his eyes.
"I refuse, teacher will confiscate all my clothes, and if it weren't for Mammon, damn it! How would I have seen this new world! I will never fall in love with another woman again."
Wallace was practically grinding his teeth.
"..." Steven was speechless.
Champion Diantha felt this was a huge piece of gossip! She was extremely curious at this moment, what habit had Wallace picked up?
"In any case, Champion Diantha, I believe that as long as you talk to Mammon sincerely, he won't be too excessive. As for Team Rockets setting up base..."
"Actually, you don't need to worry too much about it. Kanto also tacitly approved. However, it's said that the Kanto League is already preparing for a 'big negotiation' with Team Rockets. Just wait for good news from Kanto."
Steven told Champion Diantha that he had also heard some rumors.
It was said that the Kanto League had not reached an agreement with Team Rockets, and it seemed the Kanto League was preparing to 'flex its muscles' against Team Rockets to determine the final say for both sides.
Undoubtedly, this would be a very grand decisive battle. It was likely that the Kanto headquarters would dispatch forces from all regions to fight Team Rockets.
This was unprecedented and the largest battle since the Pokemon League ruled the world.
To use all of the Alliance's power to fight against one organization, this was truly exaggerated.
But frankly, Steven felt that their Alliance might not even win, and that was the most outrageous part.
There was no help for it, the shadow cast by Mammon was simply too deep.
"A big negotiation?"
Champion Diantha was startled upon hearing this; it was the first time she had heard this news.
"That's right, be prepared, Ms. Diantha, I think Kanto will summon us then." Steven nodded.
This wasn't really a secret that couldn't be told. Steven believed Champion Diantha wouldn't reveal it, after all, she was also the Champion of the Kalos League.
How could a Pokemon League Champion be a member of Team Rockets?
Even if they took a step back, would Mammon really care if he knew this news?
Based on Steven's understanding of Mammon, Mammon probably wouldn't take it to heart, or rather, Mammon might even be happy?
After all, if Team Rockets could win this decisive battle where the Alliance gathered all its strength, then, as Mammon himself said, he would truly stand above all.
"I understand."
Champion Diantha licked her inexplicably dry lips, seemingly about to witness history... no, to participate in history?
"Oh, one last question."
"Ask away."
"I checked Mammon's information, he was originally the eldest son of Gym Leader Giovanni of Kanto. Is this information correct?"
"That's correct, Mammon is indeed Gym Leader Giovanni's child."
"Then how did Mammon join Team Rockets?"
Champion Diantha asked her most perplexing question, as the information did not mention this answer.
If Mammon hadn't joined Team Rockets, how powerful would the Alliance be right now?!
Upon hearing this, Steven fell silent.
"How should I put it..."
Steven's very clear sigh came through, his tone full of regret.
"This matter is quite complicated, but as for the reason..."
"It's all Gym Leader Giovanni's fault!"