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"I won't disappoint you."
The smile on Caitlin's lips seemed to widen a bit more as blue Psychic energy glowed, enveloping an Ultra Ball that flew out.
"Gallade!"
The Ultra Ball opened, and white light landed, revealing a Gallade with a sharp aura slowly straightening up, raising its keen arm blades towards Perrserker.
A Psychic + Fighting type Gallade!
This was one of Caitlin's most valued core Pokémon, and its strength was exceptional.
Platinum felt a sense of calm upon seeing this, because Gallade's Fighting type was super effective against Perrserker.
Moreover, Gallade was already renowned for its powerful close combat, not to mention the added boost from its Sharpness Ability.
Sharpness: The power of slicing moves used by Pokémon with this Ability is greatly increased!
And Gallade knew a lot of slicing moves.
Leaf Blade, Night Slash, Psycho Cut, Sacred Sword, X-Scissor, Solar Blade, and even Sacred Sword!
So, in reality, Gallade was not at all lacking in coverage.
Because these many slicing moves were already more than enough.
"Are you that confident? My dad's strength is very formidable, you know."
Peonia blinked. Although she didn't know how strong that unusually elegant and graceful girl was, Peonia knew her dad too well.
After all these years, she had never seen anyone capable of defeating Peony.
"There isn't a single Trainer who can become a top executive of the organization who is weak."
Mammon chuckled softly, especially Caitlin, who had always been by his side.
Caitlin was originally exceptionally talented, and most importantly, she was truly diligent, never missing a day of special training.
The world never mistreated such a hardworking and talented person, and she also possessed powerful Psychic abilities.
"Emmm…" Peonia tilted her head. In truth, she still didn't have much of a concept of Team Rockets's top executives.
But how to put it?
In short, it would be best if Dad could win. If he couldn't, joining this Team Rockets wouldn't be bad either.
In a sense, Peonia also genuinely hoped that Peony could move past his past shadows, and ideally reconcile with his uncle.
In fact, what Peony didn't know was that Peonia and Rose were occasionally in contact.
Peony, due to his pride and past shadows, always disliked Rose, but Rose actually still cared a lot about his younger brother.
However, Rose also knew about Peony's resentment and resistance towards him, so he didn't seek out trouble, but he did have private contact with his niece.
After all, she was his biological niece.
"Peonia."
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The next moment, she looked at Mammon curiously.
"Don't you have another younger sister?" Mammon asked Peonia.
"Huh? How did you know?" Peonia was quite surprised.
"Don't underestimate my intelligence network. Speaking of which, where's your sister?" Mammon glanced at the battle that had already begun and asked Peonia with a chuckle.
"Penny went back to enroll in Paldea Region's Orange Academy."
Peonia didn't hide it.
The word she used here was 'returned,' not 'went,' because Penny had actually already enrolled in Orange Academy before this.
It was just that due to the Starfall Street incident, she had temporarily withdrawn for a year and a half, and it wasn't until the beginning of this year that Penny was able to return to Orange Academy to enroll again.
"Orange Academy, huh? One of the best Pokémon schools in the world. Why didn't you go?"
Platinum had naturally heard of this world-class Pokémon school. In fact, Mr. Bellritz had considered sending her to Orange Academy.
However, Platinum didn't want to be too far from home, as Orange Academy was in the Paldea Region region.
"Penny has that talent, but my Trainer talent is rather average. Plus, someone needs to stay with Dad, otherwise, I don't know what might happen to him."
Peonia sighed. Unlike Penny, she hadn't inherited Peony's Trainer talent.
Although she was currently attending a Pokémon school, Peonia knew that her Trainer talent wasn't outstanding.
However, Peonia didn't care much. Both her dad and sister were Trainers. Compared to being a Trainer, Peonia preferred exploring legendary stories.
"If you get a chance, tell your sister that I think highly of her. If she's willing to join the organization, I can provide her with abundant resources."
Mammon said to Peonia. He was always someone who valued talent, and Penny had that potential.
"Okay, I'll tell Penny, but I can't guarantee if she'll be willing to join, though."
Peonia blinked, responding with a cheerful, quite adorable smile.
"Alright, then thank you."
Mammon smiled at Peonia. In fact, he also thought highly of Peonia. Although she wasn't as talented as Penny in terms of Trainer talent.
But Peonia was very smart; she might have a talent for business.
After all, she was Rose's biological niece. No one in their large family was mediocre.
"You're welcome! Oh, by the way, is that the Legendary Wish Pokémon, Jirachi, in your arms?"
Peonia's big eyes sparkled as her gaze fell upon the Jirachi in Mammon's arms.
"Yes, I didn't expect you to recognize it." Mammon rubbed Jirachi's little belly. The little one was sleeping soundly.
"I can't believe it's real! I actually wasn't even sure. Can I hold it?"
Peonia immediately became excited. The JK girl leaned her small head towards Jirachi, asking with great anticipation.
"It's currently asleep, so it should be fine." Mammon didn't refuse.
Meanwhile, in the arena, after an intense battle, Perrserker finally fell under Gallade's Sacred Sword attack.
"Wahahaha~ Strong! Truly strong! It's absolutely exhilarating!"
Peony showed no sign of discouragement at all; instead, he laughed excitedly and boisterously.
It had been far too long since he had experienced such a situation where he gave his all yet still lost.
Such a formidable opponent truly made him beyond excited!
The battle continued. Peony's second Pokémon was Scizor. Scizor's combat power was very strong, and it defeated Gallade at a cost.
The battle continued. This was a 5vs5 battle, and as Peony's Aggron also fell under Caitlin's Metagross's Arm Hammer.
Peony was already pushed to the brink.
"Hahaha~ Amazing! Truly amazing!"
Peony was still laughing wildly.
"Then, next, is my final ace! Copperajah!"
Peony powerfully threw out his ace Pokémon, the pure Steel-type Copperajah.
This was the Cufant that he and Rose first caught together when they were children, which had since evolved.
A flash of white light, and Copperajah landed heavily in front of Peony.
Its overall appearance was that of a giant elephant, but its entire body was covered in deep green rust, with irregular patterns of bronze color, and several large bronze plates on its head.
"Come on! Let me show you my final power!"
Peony was still laughing, raising his Poké Ball to recall Copperajah, and the Gigantamax Band on his wrist glowed with a crimson light.
Gigantamax!
Gigantamax energy continuously flowed into Copperajah's Poké Ball through the Gigantamax Band.
Once! Twice! Thrice!
The Poké Ball expanded three times in total, becoming enormous.
"Go! Copperajah!"
Peony forcefully threw the Gigantamax Poké Ball, and the sky above began to darken, with black whirlpools swirling.
Copperajah landed in front of Peony, its body beginning to swell wildly.
Once! Twice! Thrice!
After three full expansions, the Gigantamax Copperajah roared, head held high.
"Is this Gigantamaxing?"
Platinum's eyes sparkled with wonder as she gazed at the Gigantamax Copperajah, several tens of meters tall.
Its appearance was very different from a regular Copperajah. After Gigantamaxing, Copperajah stood on two legs, its trunk became thick and long, and its entire body glowed with a faint crimson light.
"How magnificent~!"
Serena couldn't help but exclaim. It was truly magnificent.
This was her first time seeing Gigantamaxing in person. The sheer size of it was simply overwhelming to the eyes.
Serena didn't even know how to describe it.
However, she had now also obtained a Gigantamax Band, and she could also Gigantamax her Pokémon.
"Hahaha~ Caitlin, come on, if you want to defeat me, you'll have to beat my Copperajah!"
Peony was extremely confident in his Copperajah; it was his ace Pokémon.
Although the situation was actually unfavorable for him now, Caitlin's strength had truly exceeded his expectations.
This young girl, who seemed elegant and graceful, was surprisingly strong.
Both that Tapu Lele and the Metagross currently on the field were incredibly powerful.
"As you wish."
Caitlin remained graceful in her posture. She recalled Metagross and took out her most precious Cherish Ball.
The deep red Cherish Ball flew out and opened under the control of her Psychic power.
"Since you've used your ace, Mr. Peony, then I'll also use my most cherished Pokémon to battle!"
"Woo~"
A low, somewhat childlike cry echoed, and giant white wings spread. The Legendary Pokémon revered as the Guardian of the Seas spread its wings, facing the Gigantamax Copperajah.
It was Lugia.
"This is?!"
Peony, in his excitement, froze when he saw this Pokémon.
"Lugia!!"
Peonia's eyes widened as she stared at the Pokémon in shock.
Lugia! This was Lugia, no mistake!
Caitlin's lips curved slightly. She raised her Poké Ball and recalled Lugia, then flipped her hand. On her slender, fair wrist, the Gigantamax Band glowed with red energy.
Gigantamax energy continuously flowed into the Cherish Ball, and the Cherish Ball kept growing larger.
Caitlin's movements remained natural and elegant as she threw the Gigantamax Cherish Ball.
Lugia reappeared, its body glowing with a faint red light, continuously expanding under the influence of the Gigantamax energy.
After expanding three times in total, the Gigantamax Lugia cried out, head held high, and a powerful, surging blast of air swept forth.
The two colossal beings stood in opposition, but it was clear that the Gigantamax Lugia was even larger than the Gigantamax Copperajah.
"It seems Little Lugia's strength is progressing very quickly. Can it already handle an opponent like Peony?"
Mammon watched the Gigantamax Lugia with interest.
It must be said that a Legendary Pokémon like Lugia, with careful nurturing and perfect nutritional supplements, could indeed achieve astonishing growth rates.
The fact that Little Lugia dared to battle Peony's ace Copperajah was enough to indicate that Little Lugia now possessed Champion-level combat power.
Otherwise, Caitlin wouldn't have used Little Lugia for the battle.
"The Legendary Lugia?! What an exhilarating opponent!"
Peony was incredibly excited. Ever since he stepped down as the Champion of the Galar region, he had been adventuring all over the place.
For him now, seeking out the traces of Legendary Pokémon was what he was most interested in.
And now, he actually had the chance to battle the Legendary Lugia!
How could he not be excited!
Win or lose, this life was worth it!