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"Mammon, Sister Caitlin."
"Serena, Platinum, good morning."
"Morning~"
When Mammon led Caitlin by the hand to the first floor, they happened to meet Serena and Platinum, who were about to leave.
Caitlin also offered her signature elegant smile, nodding to the two girls, looking quite happy.
"It's almost eleven now, Mammon, so it should be good afternoon."
Serena's eyes subtly glanced at Mammon and Caitlin's clasped hands, and she teased him with her usual smile.
Platinum also noticed this and pursed her lips.
"As long as it's when I just woke up, it's morning," Mammon said, completely justified.
"Pfft~ Then I won't disturb your breakfast. Platinum and I are going to World Tree Paradise."
"Go ahead."
Bidding farewell to Mammon and Caitlin, Serena and Platinum left the castle.
But as soon as they stepped out of the castle gate, Serena's expression changed, and she looked at Platinum very seriously.
"See? What did I tell you? Platinum, if you don't make a move, someone else will!"
Serena said earnestly to Platinum.
"A few days ago it was Rosa, and she's only been gone for two days, and Sister Caitlin has already scored. Who's next?"
"..."
Platinum was speechless, lowering her head, somewhat dejected.
"This kind of thing, there's nothing I can do about it, right?"
Platinum replied softly, as it was already well-known that Caitlin and the others liked Mammon.
"Yes, but the problem is, you were here first!"
Serena was frustrated with her inaction; she couldn't understand why Platinum could be so 'weak'.
She had such a strong battle style, didn't she?
"Both Sister Caitlin and Rosa knew Mammon earlier than I did..."
Hearing this, Platinum hesitated, but still reminded Serena.
"That's not the same!" Serena was exasperated.
"They met him earlier, but so what? You and Mammon have a love child! That's a confirmed fact right now. Didn't Akari even help you earn points in the Saffron City War?"
Serena said seriously.
"You and Mammon have a child. What do they have with Mammon? If they're so capable, let their children travel through time too."
"..." Platinum fell silent.
"But Platinum, if you continue to be so 'weak', when will Akari be born? By then, let alone being the eldest sister at home, she might end up being the youngest."
Serena was genuinely trying to persuade Platinum.
"After all, it's not just you, Platinum, who can get pregnant. Sister Caitlin might have gotten pregnant last night."
"And even without Sister Caitlin, there are Selene and Rosa. Think about it, what if Akari is bossed around by her older brothers and sisters at home in the future?"
Platinum hesitated to speak, feeling that Serena's words were... a bit alarmist.
How could Mammon let the family environment become like that?
And with Akari's talent... could anyone really bully her? Besides, Mammon is very fond of Akari.
Ultimately, Mammon's affection is the key factor in determining family status.
"Ahem, even if Akari herself is indeed excellent, Platinum, isn't it your duty as a mother to provide her with better foundational conditions?"
Serena also realized her words were problematic and immediately tried to amend them.
"Akari has already traveled through time to help you earn merits, Platinum. I'm not criticizing you, but what kind of mother needs her daughter to help her?"
Serena's tone couldn't help but be a little sour.
Actually, she really wanted to say that she didn't mind!
But the key was that Akari was Platinum's daughter, not hers.
"This..." Hearing this, Platinum finally wavered.
Yes, no matter what, Akari traveled through time to fight in her name and earn her merits.
Such a daughter... you couldn't find even with a lantern, could you?
But she really seemed to have done nothing for Akari. So, letting Akari be born earlier and become the eldest sister at home, would that be the only thing she could do for Akari?
This... actually seemed perfectly fine.
"I bought some special clothes. When the time comes, wear them to Mammon's room. Trust me! As long as you're proactive, Mammon will be mesmerized by you!"
Serena looked left and right, then leaned into Platinum's ear and whispered.
"..." Platinum's face immediately turned red, and she stammered, unable to speak.
"But these next few days probably aren't suitable. Sister Caitlin just got together with Mammon, so they'll probably be glued to each other every day for a while."
"It'll be difficult to find a good opportunity."
Serena sighed. It would have been easier when Caitlin hadn't'scored' yet.
But as everyone knows, Caitlin already followed Mammon around all day, and now that their relationship is clear, they'll be together every night.
She couldn't possibly go into Mammon's room and tell Caitlin,'Sister Caitlin, you sleep out tonight, I want to sleep with Mammon,' could she?
Caitlin would explode!
Platinum was truly disappointing. Serena glanced at the blushing Platinum and couldn't help but shake her head.
If she wasn't waiting for Platinum to make the first move, she would have already gone for it. Being a good sister was really hard.
Meanwhile, on Mammon's side.
After having breakfast with Caitlin, Mammon sent Caitlin back to her room and left Jirachi with her.
"Terapagos, take me to Hisui."
Mammon came to the castle's backyard and found Terapagos sunbathing by the pond.
"Gos~"
Terapagos climbed onto Mammon's shoulder and looked up, its gem-like large eyes glowing.
After a flash of brilliant light, Mammon's figure instantly vanished from the spot.
Terapagos's time travel was still as miraculous as ever.
When Mammon's vision cleared again, he was already in front of the small cabin at the Ancient Retreat, as he remembered it.
"Oh? You are... Mammon?"
A magnetic, elegant voice carried surprise, and Mammon looked in its direction.
A white-haired beauty in a black gown-like dress was covering her small mouth, looking at him in surprise. It was Cogita.
"Miss Cogita, long time no see."
Mammon smiled at Cogita; indeed, seeing her again was as stunning as ever.
"Ah~ It has been a long time, about five months, hasn't it?"
Cogita tilted her head slightly, raising a slender index finger to her lips as she recalled, then replied with an uncertain tone.
Honestly, with her temperament, hair color, and elegant attire, this gesture had a somewhat 'maliciously cute' feel to it.
However, it was unexpectedly charming due to the contrast.
Well, it was mainly thanks to her incredibly high Appearance (beauty).
"Has it almost been half a year? Time really flies."
"Time~ It's always merciless, isn't it? Mammon, did you specifically travel through time again to see Akari?"
Cogita cupped her cheeks, seemingly sighing or lamenting, but quickly moved past the topic.
"However, Akari bragged to me a while ago. She said you summoned her, Mammon, and she participated in a very remarkable battle."
"I'm really curious, isn't your era, Mammon, a unified peaceful one?"
Cogita's words heavily expressed her interest in the modern era.
After all, as the 'guide' for 'time lost ones,' she usually lived in seclusion in the Ancient Retreat and didn't go out much.
And honestly, she found it difficult to converse with ordinary people, as her knowledge and perspective were beyond them.
Unless it was about things she didn't understand, such as... the modern era, which she knew nothing about and found full of novelty and mystery.
"It wasn't exactly a war. It was more like a... sparring free-for-all that decided the world's structure, I suppose?" Mammon thought for a moment, carefully choosing his words.
After all, the Saffron City War truly wasn't a brutal fight to the death; both sides tacitly agreed to'stop short.'
It basically didn't harm anyone, just rendered the opponent incapable of fighting and then captured them.
"That's truly~ an unusual choice of words."
Cogita raised an eyebrow; she was even more intrigued.
"Oh dear~ I'm so sorry for my poor hospitality, letting a guest stand outside for so long."
Suddenly, Cogita tapped her cheek, looking troubled.
"Mammon, please come in and sit."
"Then I won't be polite."
"There's no need to be polite at all. Your daughter is a 'Time Lost One,' a savior, you see. May I be so bold as to thank you on behalf of this world for giving birth to Akari?"
"Miss Cogita is truly interesting, but at this point in time, I haven't given birth to Akari yet."
"This is destined fate, so early or late doesn't really matter."
Cogita smiled, led Mammon into the house, gestured for him to sit, then smoothed her skirt and gracefully sat opposite Mammon, her hands caressing her hips.
It must be said, Cogita was a very charming woman. She possessed a kind of mesmerizing elegance and intellect, yet she was not at all rigid; in fact, she could be described as a rather humorous and witty woman.
"By the way, Miss Cogita, where are Akari and Mr. Volo?"
"Hmm~ I haven't seen Akari for several days either. As for Mr. Volo, he's a traveling merchant, so his whereabouts are unpredictable."
Cogita rested her chin on her hand, her posture languid and captivating, her beautiful eyes fixed on Mammon.
"Mammon, do you need to find them for something?"
"Indeed. My era will soon host a World Championship where all Trainers will participate. It will be very lively."
"I promised Akari that I would let her come and participate, and as for Mr. Volo, I feel a strong connection to him and would like to invite him to try as well."
Mammon smiled.
Cogita's eyes immediately lit up.
"Trainer, that's a Pokémon tamer, right? Does that mean, Mammon, you can bring both Akari and Mr. Volo back to your era at the same time?"
"Akari, yes. As for Mr. Volo, I'll have to try and see if it's possible."
Mammon replied, as he didn't know if Volo met Terapagos's requirements for time travel.
Mainly, the idea of Volo going to the modern era to participate in the World Championship and battling his descendant, Cynthia, was interesting to think about.
And what kind of expression would Cynthia have when she saw her ancestor standing before her? It would surely be a pleasant surprise.
As for Volo's strength, Mammon was even less worried.
Think about it, as the final antagonist of 'Pokémon Legends: Arceus' and chosen by Giratina, could he be weak?
It should be noted that the protagonist of 'Pokémon Legends: Arceus' is Akari.
It's no exaggeration to say that Mammon believed Volo's strength would at least be no weaker than Cynthia's, and very likely he was a top-tier Champion.
Because you can always trust Giratina's judgment; with Giratina's temper and personality, it would absolutely not choose a weakling as its partner.
"Mammon, although this request may not be appropriate, I truly cannot give up this opportunity."
Hearing this, Cogita shed her languid expression, pondered for a moment, and then spoke earnestly to Mammon.
"Oh?" Mammon looked at Cogita with a half-smile.
"Could I please ask you to take me with you back to the modern era? I am very interested in your era, Mammon."
Cogita had to consider if this was her only chance in this lifetime.
Time travel, it's definitely worth a try, right?
"This..." Mammon feigned difficulty.
"Please, Mammon, whatever you need, just tell me!"