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"What are the requirements if I want to join Team Rockets?"
Gloria asked expectantly.
This was not a fleeting impulse; as Gloria herself said, ever since she saw Mammon's interview, she had a very good impression of Mammon.
Moreover, she greatly admired Mammon's vision.
'If someone must change the world, why can't that person be me?'
This was also why so many people online liked Mammon.
What Gloria said initially did not deceive Mammon; she was indeed a fan of Mammon.
Especially after the Team Flare incident in the Kalos region, Team Rockets assisted the Kalos League in thwarting Team Flare's conspiracy.
This also proved that what Mammon said in his interview was not false; the Team Rockets he led was truly making this world better.
Then there was nothing to hesitate about; Gloria felt that she was also someone who hoped the world could become more beautiful!
"Conditions for joining Team Rockets?"
Mammon raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and chuckled softly.
"Actually, there are no conditions. As long as you share our common ideals and aspirations, then you are a like-minded companion."
Mammon replied thus.
"However, once you join Team Rockets, you must work together towards the organization's goals. Gloria, have you considered this?"
"Of course! Mammon, my goal is also to make the sky of this world clear and beautiful!"
Gloria replied with great certainty. She loved traveling and adventuring because it allowed her to better see the brilliance and beauty of this world.
And those shadows and evils hidden beneath the beauty, Gloria was very certain and sure that she did not like them.
After learning about Team Rockets and Mammon through the interview video, she truly admired Mammon's courage and ideals.
The only thing Gloria regretted was that the Galar region seemed to have no well-known Evil Organization, but this was also a good thing.
You mean Team Yell?
Actually, when she first encountered Team Yell, Gloria didn't like them because their behavior of obstructing Gym Challengers was a bit excessive.
But later she learned that the so-called Team Yell were actually just Marnie's fans, and the members of Team Yell actually liked Pokémon very much. From a certain perspective, these Team Yell members were quite cute.
Gloria then felt relieved.
"Excellent! These are the companions who can move forward with us!"
Mammon nodded in satisfaction and patted Gloria's shoulder.
"Then, as the leader of Team Rockets, I warmly welcome your joining. As for the contract, let's sign it after we leave this ruin."
"Eh? There's a contract?"
Gloria was quite happy, but also a bit confused.
"Of course, we are a legitimate organization, so we naturally need to sign a contract." Mammon looked at Gloria strangely, his gaze not very polite.
Gloria's face flushed; she really hadn't thought of this.
"Then the organization will give you a corresponding monthly salary and permissions based on your organizational position level. With your strength to pass the Gym Challenge, Gloria, it shouldn't be bad." Mammon said to Gloria.
"Oh, oh, oh, I'm very confident in my own strength."
When it came to her strengths, Gloria was very confident.
She was a Trainer recognized by Champion Leon!
"Then you can spar with Serena later. Serena is a senior cadre of the organization. Let's see what your current level is. If you can reach the level of a senior cadre, I can even give you a surprise."
Mammon smiled. Of course, Mammon was actually very clear that Gloria's strength was definitely Elite Four Class level.
He just didn't know whether she or the current Serena was stronger or weaker.
Gloria's talent among many protagonists was definitely among the top.
"Okay!" Gloria blinked, looking at Serena. This was also a girl who looked to be the same age as her.
She certainly wouldn't be worse than this girl. Champion Leon even said she was more 'monstrous' than he was when he first debuted!
She just didn't know what the surprise would be for becoming a senior cadre?
Gloria was very much looking forward to it. After all, the surprise Mammon mentioned must not be simple, right?
"Gloria, huh…"
Serena looked at this sweet and pure girl. She suddenly had a strange intuition that this girl was probably also a 'monster'…
Hmm, although this intuition came out of nowhere, Serena strongly believed in her sixth sense.
Serena was a bit helpless. She increasingly felt that her previous 'title' as the number one of her generation in Kalos was actually not special at all…
But one gets used to such things. The world is so big, and there are countless prodigies, but precisely because of this.
If one can stand out among so many 'monsters,' that is something to be proud of and remember!
Serena's eyes became firm. Yes, and the first thing she had to do next was to properly 'educate' this newcomer.
Back when she first joined Team Rockets, wasn't she 'educated' by Platinum?
You are indeed the best among your peers in the Galar region, and I don't argue with that. Who isn't a regional peer's number one?
But it's different when you join Team Rockets.
Come and experience the pressure and intensity of Team Rockets!
On the stage, Platinum and Regieleki's battle continued. Entei, under Platinum's command, fought fiercely.
However, Regieleki's speed was simply too fast!
It was terrifyingly fast, especially since this Regieleki also used Extreme Speed.
Platinum was truly glad she didn't use Pheromosa, otherwise Pheromosa would probably be lying dead on the ground by now.
Pheromosa's speed was absolutely T1 level among all Pokémon; there were few that could be faster than Pheromosa.
But Regieleki was one of them.
And fragile, high-speed, high-attack Pokémon like Pheromosa were most afraid of equally fast Pokémon like Regieleki.
If Pheromosa couldn't outspeed the opponent, it would be hopeless to counter Regieleki; it would only be unilaterally beaten and gradually despair under Regieleki's Extreme Speed.
But Platinum considered this point, which is why she used Entei.
Although Entei's speed was completely inferior to Regieleki, Entei had many large-area moves, such as Fire Blast, Lava Plume, and so on.
And there was also moves like Smokescreen that could confuse Regieleki's vision. Moreover, wild Pokémon's battle style was truly direct.
Although being too fast was indeed difficult to deal with, Platinum still achieved the final victory by fighting steadily.
Entei defeated Regieleki.
Drip Drip Ding!
With a crisp sound, the Ultra Ball completely solidified, and Regieleki was captured.
"That's great! Entei, you're amazing, you performed wonderfully!"
Picking up Regieleki's Poké Ball, Platinum was very happy, hugging the neck of the not-so-lightly injured Entei, her joy overflowing.
Entei snorted, raising its head proudly, as if saying.
'Of course, I am Entei of the Ho-Oh's Guard!'
Seeing the interaction between the girl and Entei, Mammon couldn't help but chuckle.
Woo~ I'm so envious.
Gloria was very envious internally. Entei and Regieleki, this girl has two Legendary Pokémon.
And her strength is so strong!
Gloria's bright eyes blinked. Just with this Entei, this girl's strength was considerably stronger than her own.
"Congratulations, Platinum."
Mammon stepped forward and smiled at Platinum.
"Thank you~ It's all because Mammon, you were willing to give me a chance."
"You succeeded in catching it by your own efforts, and there's no need for us to say such things." Mammon waved his hand.
"Hmm~"
Platinum's face instantly turned rosy, as Mammon's words were a bit too ambiguous.
But the young girl's heart was sweet. Yes, her relationship with Mammon indeed didn't need such formalities.
Noticing the warming atmosphere between the two, Gloria's gossip heart immediately exploded, while Serena subtly pouted.
Caitlin was expressionless.
"Since you've successfully captured it, Platinum, let's go out first. Gloria also wants to join our organization, so let's talk outside."
Mammon looked at the Decision Ruin. Due to the fierce battle between Entei and Regieleki, the ruin was already very messy.
"Hmm~"
The group came outside the Decision Ruin, then found a clean patch of grass and spread out a picnic mat.
"Because your strength, Gloria, is currently unclear, the benefits the organization gives you are all basic."
"Your specific salary and benefits will depend on your upcoming battle with Serena."
"I feel we are destined, and the organization is not stingy, but how much privilege you want depends on your own performance. This is the same everywhere, you understand, Gloria?"
Mammon handed a contract to Gloria, letting her read it first.
"Ah~ I know!"
Gloria nodded naturally, then carefully read the contract. Although she was kind-hearted, Gloria wasn't foolish.
Contracts had to be taken seriously.
But upon reading it, there were no problems with the contract, and even just the normal benefits were already very generous in Gloria's opinion.
She couldn't even imagine the benefits for the cadres. Is Team Rockets so humanitarian? But this is the organization I like!
"Since it's a test, it's best to have a full battle so you can more clearly show your level of strength. Is that okay?"
"No problem! Mammon, just watch, I'm really strong!"
Gloria patted her chest confidently. Although she might not be as good as Platinum, Gloria felt she wouldn't be weaker than Serena.
After all, she was the No.1 among her peers in the Galar region!
This was personally certified by Leon and all the Gym Leaders!
"Good, then I'll look forward to it. But just a friendly reminder, Serena's strength is also very strong, so don't be careless."
Mammon chuckled, signaling the two girls to begin.
Gloria and Serena exchanged glances, then slowly walked away, leaving enough battle area in the middle.
A crimson energy point was not far from the two.
Platinum acted as the referee and announced the simple battle rules.
Then Platinum withdrew from the battleground and continued to bond with the newly caught Regieleki.
"Miss Serena, please guide me!"
Gloria's sweet and cute face gradually became serious. Although she was confident in herself, this was an 'interview' battle, and she had to perform as well as possible.
"You can just call me Serena. We'll all be companions from now on."
Serena's pretty face was also quite serious. She took off her hat, and her beautiful wavy long hair was tied up with a black hair tie, instantly changing her demeanor to clean and sharp.
"Then Serena, you can just call me Gloria." Gloria felt Serena was a bit strange. She seemed like a cold girl, but surprisingly, her attitude was very good.
"Okay, Gloria, I hope your level won't disappoint me."
Serena raised her Poké Ball, her beautiful eyes reflecting the image of the girl opposite her.
"My first Pokémon will be it!"
"Greninja!"
The Poké Ball opened in mid-air, a white light flashed, and a cool Greninja landed handsomely, slowly standing up and staring at Gloria.
"Greninja, huh, the starter Pokémon from Kalos." Gloria immediately recognized it.
"That's right, I'm from Kalos." Serena nodded.
"In that case, I'll use this one!"
Gloria was in high spirits and decisively threw out her Poké Ball.
"Rillaboom! Go!"
A white light flashed, and a strong Rillaboom landed in front of Gloria, placing a wooden drum in front of it from behind.
The Grass-type starter of the Galar region, Rillaboom!
Serena's eyes flickered slightly. This was her first time seeing Rillaboom.
And…
"Rillaboom!"
Gloria shouted at Rillaboom.
Rillaboom let out a low growl, a green light shone on its body, and a green energy gradually diffused.
On the already grassy ground, green light dotted.
This was Rillaboom's ability, Grassy Terrain, which can set up Grassy Terrain.
"Tsk~ If Serena doesn't switch Pokémon, it'll be tough."
Mammon lightly clicked his tongue at this.
Tigers, leopards, bears, and apes, none of them are easy to deal with.
And Rillaboom with the Grassy Terrain ability can definitely be called one of the best among all starter Grass-types.
Of course, Greninja is actually not bad either, but the problem is that Serena's Greninja has the Torrent ability.
And even if it had the hidden ability Protean, it wouldn't matter. Does anyone really still use Protean now?