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World Tree Castle, conference hall.
Mammon stood on the podium, while below sat many Top Executives and senior executives.
"We achieved a great victory in the Saffron City battle, thanks to everyone's efforts. Here, I'd like to toast to all of you."
Mammon raised his glass, smiling and gesturing to everyone.
That's right, it was time for a celebration. After all, a major victory against the Alliance naturally deserved a good celebration.
And it must be said, this time his subordinates were truly impressive. Mammon barely had to do anything, just making a brief appearance at the end. He essentially won by lying down.
"Whoa~!"
Everyone raised their glasses from the table, feeling incredibly excited.
After all, their opponent was the Pokémon Alliance! And it was a luxurious lineup of over twenty Champions, yet they had achieved a great victory!
Hmm, only two people were unhappy.
Those were Hop and Bede, who had been captured by the Alliance.
"We have perfectly demonstrated our strength to the Alliance. From now on, the Alliance will manage normal society, and we, Team Rockets, will become the managers of the dark world."
"I have always believed that while the world appears beautiful and harmonious on the surface, there is still too much evil lurking in the shadows cast by the sunlight."
"The Alliance's laws are too lenient, and the Alliance cannot give those monsters devoured by ambition and desire the punishment they deserve. That's why I took control of Team Rockets, and that's why we are here today."
Mammon's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"But now, it's different."
"Any evil or sin, anyone who violates the law, we can punish in the name of Team Rockets! We will become the kings of the underworld!"
"Everyone, we, Team Rockets, have truly rewritten the world's pattern!"
"And none of this would be possible without your efforts."
Mammon smiled as he looked at everyone. Although, in truth, the vast majority of this new Team Rockets was built and supported by him alone.
But now, with these executives, Team Rockets had already become an extremely powerful organization.
This battle in Saffron City had proven that point.
However, everyone understood that the core of Team Rockets was still Mammon. Without Mammon, this Team Rockets would likely quickly disintegrate.
But it also indirectly proved one thing: as long as Mammon was still there, Team Rockets would remain the invincible Team Rockets!
"According to the pre-battle rewards, every executive-level member who participated in this battle will receive 10,000 Merits points."
Mammon continued, and without a doubt, this very practical Merits made many people cheer.
A basic reward of 10,000 points was already extremely generous.
However, some people were more concerned about another point.
"That… Mammon, I have a question!"
Green raised her right hand, just like a student asking to speak in school.
"Ask away," Mammon nodded.
"Silver and I only joined the organization midway through the battle, so do we get this basic reward?" Green asked crisply, batting her big eyes.
Silver, sitting next to Green, saw the gazes of his colleagues and couldn't help but lower his head and take a sip of juice, his ears turning a little Red.
Although his personality was relatively cold, this was the first time Silver had been the focus of so many people.
But Green didn't care, she cared more about Merits!
"Of course you do. You were also one of the heroes of this battle," Mammon replied with a smile.
"Then I have no more questions," Green said happily.
10,000 Merits points! Even if converted to yen, it would be so, so much!!
"Heh~ Green, look at how unpromising you are." Karen crossed her legs and mocked her lightly.
"Too lazy to waste words on a woman like you," Green snorted, ignoring Karen.
Karen's lips curved slightly, finding it a bit interesting.
Meanwhile, Selene and others around them watched the pair curiously. The atmosphere of tit-for-tat undoubtedly showed the relationship between the two.
However, they weren't planning to intervene. It had nothing to do with them, right?
"Next, this is the Merits list from the battle, recording the achievements of each executive. Everyone can take a look."
Mammon pressed the remote control, and a projection screen appeared behind him. A Merits list immediately appeared before everyone.
"The No. 1 on the Merits list for this 'Saffron City' campaign is Platinum. The Merits she hunted this time is a whopping 120,000."
Blue + Alder + Green (shared equally with Karen) = 50,000. Diantha 50,000. Platinum herself later captured Jenny.Mio and Agatha with Rosa and Serena.
Champion Jenny.Mio, plus her identity as an Alliance commander, had a total value of 50,000 Merits. Champion Agatha was 20,000.
Rosa and the other two were each allocated 20,000, and Rosa, as the one who proposed the plan, naturally received an additional 10,000.
And upon seeing Platinum's Merits at the top of the list, the entire conference hall erupted.
"Huh???"
"No, how did Platinum do that? Did she cheat?"
"120,000? Did she capture 6 Champions by herself?"
"That's not right, did Platinum capture that many people?"
"Good heavens, she just earned the Merits of a Legendary Pokémon in one go... I'm so jealous, everyone."
Shock!
Most people were shocked, including Platinum herself, who stared wide-eyed at her name at the top of the screen, looking bewildered.
Am I… that amazing?
Wait, didn't she only earn 30,000? So the remaining 90,000 Merits was… "It's useful to have a powerful daughter…"
Serena was full of envy, muttering sourly.
Did Platinum earn such high Merits herself? Serena didn't believe it one bit.
This was clearly Akari helping her play! Isn't this cheating?
What's the difference between this and cheating?!
But whether it's cheating or not, just tell me if it's useful? It's really, really useful.
"It's Akari…" Hearing Serena's murmur, Platinum quickly reacted, a little flushed.
Because many eyes around her were on her.
"I refuse to accept this!!"
Selene gritted her teeth, looking at her ranking on the screen, coming in second.
Steven + May 50,000, Mustard 20,000, so a total of 70,000 Merits, which was actually quite high.
But compared to Platinum's, ermmm… But Selene already knew, the key was that the person wasn't Platinum! Wasn't Platinum just using a proxy player?
Their combined Merits was only this high, how could Selene be convinced?
"What the hell, how did Platinum get so high? Was it that woman who looks a lot like Platinum?" Rosa's pretty face was scrunched up in a knot, utterly baffled.
Actually, her Merits was also very high: Wallace 20,000, then she got 14,000 for capturing Red + Caitlin with Ash and the others.
Finally, breaking into the Alliance command camp earned her 30,000 Merits, totaling 64,000, narrowly losing to Selene and ranking third on the Merits list.
It was only a difference of 6,000, Rosa felt a bit regretful, but still acceptable.
But Platinum's Merits count was truly too exaggerated!
"They're all so amazing~ Those three are just too outrageous."
Ash clicked his tongue, looking at the top three names. Actually, the ones below were relatively normal, mostly with Merits counts of one or two Champions.
But Rosa, Selene, and Platinum, those three were just too exaggerated.
Especially Platinum's number, that figure completely showed one thing: she was simply a pure War God!
Wait, it doesn't seem to be Platinum?
Ash suddenly realized that the person who attacked Champion Giovanni with them at the end, Karen seemed to say it wasn't Platinum.
Ash fell into deep thought.
"The top three on this Merits list will all receive additional rewards. As for the specific reward content…"
"Mammon! Mammon!!"
Before Mammon could finish speaking, Rosa's eyes suddenly lit up, and she immediately raised her hand.
"What is it?" Mammon asked with a smile.
"Can I make a request myself?" Rosa's beautiful eyes sparkled, full of anticipation.
"You may. What do you want?" Mammon had no objections.
Hearing this, Rosa's smile became even brighter. Hilda, beside Rosa, suddenly had a bad premonition.
Sure enough, the next second.
"Hehe~ I want you, Mammon, to be my boyfriend for a day and go on a date with me! Can you?"
Rosa smiled sweetly, her crisp voice very cloying.
"Whoa~!"
Instantly, a chorus of catcalls erupted in the conference hall.
"Wow! Are there rewards like this?" Ash was very surprised.
"It's not strange. After all, Mammon is very charming," Ethan, who had come to join the fun, said with great interest.
"Young people these days~ So bold," Peony nodded in agreement.
"Rosa really likes Mammon," N mused, but he still hoped his two older sisters could be with Mammon.
"…" Marnie looked at Rosa with cold eyes, but then she saw the pair in front of Rosa and glanced at her own, and Marnie's eyes became displeased.
Damn it! What does this woman want? What does this woman want?!
Selene's eyes instantly became dangerous, glaring at the twin-tailed girl from Unova.
Are you trying to commit adultery in front of my wife? I'm still sitting here!
You big-chested fake!
Caitlin's eyes also instantly turned chillingly cold, casting an icy gaze at Rosa.
However, Rosa didn't care at all. Such a good opportunity wouldn't come often!
But Hilda, beside Rosa, was different. Her scalp was tingling because she could completely feel Selene and Caitlin's terrifying gazes.
Hilda quietly shifted her butt, moving a little further away from Rosa.
Mammon was slightly surprised by the request and chuckled.
"I think, Rosa, before you make this request, you should first consider Mammon's own situation, shouldn't you? He already has me as his girlfriend, you know."
Before Mammon could respond, Selene looked at Rosa with a fake smile, her eyes slightly narrowed.
"Isn't it a bit inappropriate to say that in front of me?"
"Oh~ I'm sorry, I forgot about you, Selene. But I don't think you'd mind, would you? After all, I'm just asking Mammon to pretend to be my boyfriend for a day."
Rosa pretended to stick out her tongue apologetically, looking rather wronged.
"I can't help it. I've been single all this time and have never been in love, so I want to try what it feels like. Mammon is my favorite man, and I really want to try it with him once."
"Selene, don't be angry. If you're unhappy even for just one day, then forget it."
Rosa spoke in a 'tea-like' tone, making Selene's face twitch several times.
This woman… Selene's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Rosa unkindly.
"Women from Unova certainly know how to brew a good cup of tea."
"It's not bad, actually. If you want to taste my tea ceremony, Selene, it's not impossible."
Rosa, however, blinked, completely unafraid, and at the same time subtly tugged on Hilda's arm beside her.
Damn it, I need your support, sister. At such a critical moment, don't be transparent. Quickly give me some morale support.
Hilda: "???"
Hilda was completely numb. She wished she could pin Rosa to the bed and give her a good thrashing.
Instantly, the atmosphere in the conference hall became subtle.
"Emmm…"
Silver's gaze constantly darted between the two girls. Are they both going to be my sister-in-law?
"Holy moly! Exciting!"
Green, however, was flushed with excitement. This was intense! So spicy!
She loved watching this!!
"Look, look, Platinum, if you don't act soon, Rosa will get pregnant before you do."
Serena whispered in Platinum's ear, speaking with a tone of disappointment.
Platinum looked at Rosa and Selene, who were at loggerheads, and fell into deep thought.