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When Mammon walked out of the room, it was already an hour later.
"Lord Mammon, President Charles Goodshow has arrived."
Anthea waited respectfully at the door of the room, while her eyes secretly glanced at Cynthia next to Mammon.
This is the Champion of the Sinnoh region.
But it seems they didn't do that kind of thing?
Anthea knew the post-event state all too well, but she could still tell that Cynthia's lips were unusually Red.
"Good, what about those people from the League?"
"They have all been well entertained, Lord, rest assured."
"Hmm, Anthea, I have always been very satisfied with how you handle things."
Mammon nodded and walked towards the hall.
In the hall, the Trainers from the League side were basically all gathered here, including Blue and Alder who had gone to relax their muscles.
"That was really comfortable~ I feel like my whole body is much lighter."
Blue twisted his neck, a look of satisfaction on his face, clearly very pleased with the technician's skills.
"My number 18 technician's skills are also very good, and the back-stepping massage was spot on."
Alder discussed with this young man, equally satisfied, and that technician... was really beautiful!
It is well-known that for massages and foot baths, the technician's appearance greatly influences the experience.
And the technicians here at Team Rockets, not only are they all tall with long legs and good figures, but their looks are also very good, considered upper-middle class.
"Is that so? Then this Handsome Guy will try it next time."
Blue's eyes lit up; he also liked back-stepping massages.
Red: "..."
"Brother Blue, this is the Team Rockets Headquarters Castle. We probably won't have a chance to come again."
Ethan reminded him with a look of regret. Hmm, he had also curiously tried it just now, but he was still quite shy, so for his first experience, he just got a foot bath.
But it still opened up a new world for him.
"That's not difficult, is it?" Blue lifted his chin proudly.
"What if I just join Team Rockets?"
Blue said very naturally, without any embarrassment at all.
"Emmm..." Ethan fell into deep thought.
"Oh? Is Brother Blue joining Team Rockets too? That's great." Ash, however, was very happy.
"That's right, I think what that woman Green said makes a lot of sense, this Handsome Guy..."
Blue nodded smugly. He had already made up his mind and was about to replicate Green's 'scriptures,' but after recalling them carefully, he found he couldn't quite remember them.
If he couldn't remember, then so be it. Blue waved his hand proudly.
"I forgot the beginning, I forgot the end, anyway, this Handsome Guy has decided to bring his talents to Team Rockets!"
What's wrong with Team Rockets? Absolutely nothing!
Not only is there a chance to get Legendary Pokémon, but there's also such a superior and comfortable living environment. Blue felt that Team Rockets was simply too suitable for him!
Red: "..."
"Brother Blue, brilliant!"
Ash was very happy; he genuinely felt that Team Rockets was great and sincerely hoped his friends would agree to join Team Rockets.
"Brother Red?"
Then Ash looked at Red with anticipation.
Red: "..."
Red pulled down the brim of his hat; his Red eyes under the shadow of the brim held a complicated expression.
Unlike Ash and the others, Charles Goodshow had already entered the Team Rockets castle accompanied by the Joy in charge.
"It seems Team Rockets' business is indeed very successful."
Charles Goodshow walked with his hands behind his back, glancing at the magnificent hall, and sighed.
He was aware of Team Rockets' enterprises, and they had developed very smoothly in various regions, so it was not surprising that they had earned a lot of money.
However, the companies under Team Rockets' name were also legitimate businesses, so the League naturally couldn't interfere.
"President, I am very sorry."
"I am ashamed, I have failed your expectations."
Seeing Charles Goodshow arrive, Giovanni and officer Jenny apologized.
"No need to apologize, I know you two have done your best. The rise of Team Rockets might just be the trend of the times."
Charles Goodshow sighed, gesturing for them to say no more.
"I have been tossing and turning for several days, thinking for a long time about why the situation turned out this way."
Charles Goodshow's gaze swept over Giovanni, Steven, Geeta, and others, his tone filled with emotion.
"The League has been established for nearly a hundred years. Although most people live in peace and contentment, and we are proud of it, there are still shadows lurking in the light."
"Perhaps this is also why Team Rockets has been able to develop to its current scale. Our defeat now also represents this point."
"Team Rockets is indeed needed by this era."
Charles Goodshow was actually not at all rigid. When Lance was the Kanto Champion, the conflict between him and the League councilors was mediated by him.
Otherwise, with the temper of the Kanto Elite Four, they might have already clashed with the League councilors.
He had been constantly appeasing Lance and Lorelei, while also reprimanding the statements from the League councilors.
But although he was indeed doing things, that was all. Charles Goodshow was old after all.
At his age, he always believed that the League's current situation was sufficient, and he couldn't bring himself to make changes.
After all, doing nothing is better than making mistakes, isn't it?
You can't say Charles Goodshow's choice was wrong; you can only say he was content with the status quo. But from Charles Goodshow's perspective, being content with the status quo was not a problem.
After all, the Pokémon world's order and peace are maintained by the League. The world ruled by the League is, on the whole, stable and secure.
And now, with the strong rise of Team Rockets, and their victory over the League, Charles Goodshow finally recognized reality.
Upon hearing this, officer Jenny and the others all fell silent.
Clap Clap Clap~
Applause sounded as Mammon, dressed in casual attire, slowly walked in.
"As expected of President Charles Goodshow, your ability to see this point now truly impresses me, a junior."
Mammon said with a smile.
Since Charles Goodshow was willing to humble himself, Mammon was naturally willing to give him face. After all, there was no need to make things too ugly.
"Mammon~ You are truly remarkable."
Charles Goodshow looked up at Mammon, praising him sincerely.
"Thank you for the compliment. Please, President Charles Goodshow, the conference room has been arranged. It's time for us to have a good talk."
Mammon smiled and extended his hand to Charles Goodshow.
"Giovanni, Mio, Rei, you two come with me."
Charles Goodshow nodded, then spoke to officer Jenny and the Joy in charge.
The Kanto League Champion, the people in charge of the Jenny family and the Joy family in Kanto, plus him, the Kanto League President, could be said to be the four peak powers of their Kanto League.
Although the actual power of the people in charge of the Jenny and Joy families in the regional League is not considered top-tier, as the two cornerstone families of the League, their importance is self-evident.
To put it bluntly, the Pokémon League is almost inseparable from the names 'Jenny' and 'Joy.'
This is true not only in Kanto but in any region.
In the conference room.
"President, then I'll make a long story short. I did not make things difficult for the Silph President. His personal safety is now guaranteed, and he can leave here at any time."
"However, currently, he should be enjoying a foot massage service in the massage area, so you don't need to worry."
Mammon smiled and spoke first, with Caitlin and Platinum sitting beside him.
"That's good." Charles Goodshow nodded.
In fact, both he and Mammon knew very well that the battle in Saffron City this time was merely a necessary fuse, and the Silph President's personal safety was completely out of concern.
"It seems your massage area here, Mammon, is excellent, even the Silph President is so captivated that he doesn't want to leave immediately."
Charles Goodshow even joked humorously.
"Naturally, I specifically offered high salaries to invite highly skilled and professional talents here. If the President is interested, you can also try it later; it's beneficial for your physical and mental health." Mammon's lips curled up slightly.
"Then this old man would be ungracious to refuse." Charles Goodshow chuckled.
"And then, as previously stated, President, Team Rockets needs the management rights of the underground world in all regions, as well as the right to freely judge criminals."
Mammon took a document from Caitlin's hand and handed it to Charles Goodshow.
"Team Rockets can, to a certain extent, sign an agreement with the League, guaranteeing that Team Rockets will not overstep and interfere with the League's management of normal society. If the League finds any Team Rockets members overstepping, the League does not need to intervene; Team Rockets will deal with these individuals themselves."
Mammon continued.
Charles Goodshow nodded, narrowing his eyes as he carefully examined the agreement.
In fact, after this defeat in Saffron City, Charles Goodshow was already prepared to be pressured by Mammon.
However, looking at the agreement as a whole, Mammon surprisingly had no demands that exceeded his psychological expectations.
This truly surprised Charles Goodshow.
After reading it, Charles Goodshow had Giovanni and the other two review the agreement document.
After the three finished reading, officer Jenny nodded to Charles Goodshow, indicating that the agreement was fine, completely within expectations, and contained no traps; it was written very clearly.
Of course, it was very clear. Mammon's demands were originally just for the underworld. As for the League side, Giovanni would eventually take over, so there was no need to interfere at all.
"The management rights of the underground world, I can hand over to Team Rockets, and I am willing to recognize Team Rockets' legitimacy."
Charles Goodshow signed his name and extended his hand to Mammon with a smile.
"From now on, I ask for your continued support, Mammon."
"Naturally, I also ask for your continued support, President."
Mammon and Charles Goodshow shook hands with a smile.
That's right, after this agreement, the League and Team Rockets, strictly speaking, would be two organizations co-governing this world. After all, Team Rockets had obtained the management rights of the underworld from the League, gaining legitimate governing power.
"Hehehe~ What a hero in his youth! Come to Indigo Plateau more often when you have time and have a cup of tea with this old man."
Charles Goodshow was filled with emotion, truly never expecting that one day things would turn out this way.
But the most exaggerated part was that Charles Goodshow was actually completely willing to accept this outcome.
Who would have thought? The League and Team Rockets were in a state of mortal enmity just a year ago.
"I will definitely go if I have the chance. The President can also come to World Tree Paradise more often for recreation. Trust me, you will definitely like it here."
"Oh? World Tree Paradise? Why was it given this name?"
Charles Goodshow was quite surprised.
"It's not convenient to tell you today, President. If there's an opportunity, I'll take you for a personal tour, and you'll understand."
"I see. Then this old man will come again in a couple of days when I have time."
Charles Goodshow said with a smile, in quite a good mood.
"By the way, Mammon, do you mind if this old man asks you a question?"
Charles Goodshow leaned closer to Mammon and whispered.
"Please speak, President."
"When you joined Team Rockets, was part of the reason because of Giovanni?" Charles Goodshow was very curious about this.
Hearing Charles Goodshow's question, Mammon couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, glancing at Giovanni, who was laughing and chatting with the two people in charge, Jenny and Joy.
Hmm, I wonder if Giovanni will find a second spring with these two?
If it really could happen, that would truly be a good thing.
"Yes, there was." Mammon gave Charles Goodshow this affirmative answer.
"To be honest, the reason I joined Team Rockets was 90% due to my dad!"