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Mammon looked at Cogita with a strange expression. Did this woman even know what she was saying?
Didn't her words imply a different kind of 'Please, I'll do anything'?
"Miss Cogita, I suggest you think carefully before speaking in the future. If you say things like that, I can easily misunderstand."
"Hmm? Is that so?"
Cogita tilted her head as if in confusion, but she wasn't a young girl.
"Oh~ I understand. Is Mammon referring to a physical transaction?"
Cogita tapped her face, still as outspoken as ever.
It was as if she had no taboos, no shyness whatsoever.
Even Mammon was shocked by Cogita's words. My God, this was even more 'reckless' than Rosa!
Sister, aren't you a literary scholar?
"Yes, after all, Miss Cogita, you are very beautiful. Even I could easily become infatuated with your beauty."
But Mammon was no ordinary person either, expressing his liking for Cogita without any pretense.
"Mammon is indeed not an ordinary person." Cogita blinked her beautiful eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"The feeling is mutual."
Mammon was very humble.
"Ha~ Mammon, you really do have a feeling for me. Actually, even if you 'misunderstand,' it doesn't matter."
Cogita rested her chin on her fair hand, a charming, gentle smile on her face.
"Because, to be frank, I have a very good impression of Mammon. For a woman like me, finding a man I like isn't an easy task."
Cogita sighed, speaking softly.
Mammon raised an eyebrow.
"Akari's appearance also helped me resolve the trouble left by my ancestors, which is quite fortunate for me. But on the other hand, because the task of inheritance has been completed..."
"I am now alone. My only remaining task is to carry on the family line, I suppose."
Cogita's eyes were directed towards Mammon, but her unfocused pupils indicated that her thoughts were drifting, and her attention wasn't truly on Mammon.
"Miss Cogita, living like this must be very tiring." Mammon said noncommittally, taking a sip from his teacup, his words concise.
"People must always live for themselves. If there are no goals, one is merely an empty shell."
"Yes, but I don't know what else I should do." Cogita shook her head.
"Thanks to the legends left by my ancestors, I learned about the 'mystery' of this world from a young age. For other things, I cannot muster much curiosity or interest."
"Mammon, can you understand this feeling? Knowledge, in fact, is truly a Curse."
For Cogita, besides guiding Akari, the 'lost one of time and space,' she found that there was nothing else she could do.
It wasn't that she couldn't do it, but rather… she genuinely couldn't find the enthusiasm.
Every day was just a numb repetition. Her 'knowledge' was something that even Mr. Volo, who was fanatically obsessed with ancient knowledge, admired.
Especially since Cogita also knew that Mammon and Akari came from the future.
'Past', 'Present', 'Future'.
For Cogita, the 'Past' and 'Present' held no appeal. She wanted to understand the 'Future,' which was full of novelty and mystery to her.
"I can roughly understand." Mammon nodded.
"So, will you agree to my proposal, Mammon?"
Cogita once again put on that languid yet Attractive smile.
"As long as you are willing to take me to your era to travel, you can do anything you want to me, even if it means bearing your offspring."
The white-haired guide tilted her head slightly, her smile full of interest.
For her, this transaction was not a loss at all; it was even a great gain.
Because, as she herself said, she didn't dislike Mammon; in fact, she had a good impression of him. After all, Mammon was excellent, handsome, and young.
Not only could he fulfill her wish to go to the 'Future,' but he could also solve the matter of carrying on the family line. This was truly killing two birds with one stone.
"Hmm~ If I really had offspring with Mammon, that child would be Akari's half-sibling. I wonder if they would be as excellent as Akari?"
"I'm getting more and more curious now, huh huh Mammon, what do you think?"
Listening to Cogita's soliloquy, Mammon's mouth twitched involuntarily.
He suddenly realized that although Cogita was beautiful, she seemed… a little crazy!
But… he liked it!
"Miss Cogita, are you sure you won't regret it?"
"Mammon is very interesting. Why would I regret it?"
Cogita's strange gaze made Mammon fall silent.
Is trading one's body a normal thing?
Is this… right?
"Mammon, don't worry. To use Akari's words, I'm single since birth and have never touched a man."
Seemingly realizing she was a bit too direct, Cogita still offered an explanation.
"No, I'm not worried about that." Mammon shook his head.
Although Cogita appeared bold and open now, Mammon knew very well that this woman, like a black rose, was actually very proud deep down.
Because she possessed knowledge, a woman who was too smart, with her perspective, simply couldn't view ordinary people with an equal gaze.
"If I could have a good relationship with Mammon, I would feel very fortunate, because, we are spouses across time, aren't we?"
Cogita gave Mammon a cute wink.
Undoubtedly, she was laying her cards on the table.
"You're right." Mammon smiled.
"Terapagos, help me see if Cogita has any 'lines' on her."
Mammon patted the Teraapagos on his leg.
There was no reason for Mammon to refuse such a gem as Cogita.
However, Mammon didn't have too high expectations regarding whether Cogita and the modern era could have intersecting 'lines'.
But it didn't matter. If Terapagos's ability didn't work on Cogita, he could always find Dialga.
Terapagos looked up at Cogita, and a faint glow gradually lit up in its eyes.
Cogita rested her chin on her hand, curiously watching the cute Teraapagos.
"Yes, Mammon, she has a 'line' connected to you. You can send her over."
Soon, Terapagos replied with a clear telepathic message.
Mammon was a little surprised. For Terapagos's time travel to be effective, the primary factor was that the target and the destination must inherently have a fated connection or 'karma'.
Just like him and Akari, they were destined father and daughter. So, through the 'line' connected to Akari, he could have Terapagos transport him to the modern era.
And Akari being summoned from Hisui to the modern era was for the same reason.
But where did he and Cogita get their 'karma'?
"It seems we truly have a fated connection, Cogita."
Mammon looked at Cogita and couldn't help but smile.
"Ah~ Fate? I am honored, and I really like that word." Cogita also smiled.
She was indeed very happy at this moment. After all, the outcome was already clear: she could go to the future!
What would the future be like?
Cogita was incredibly excited.
"Can you contact Akari and Mr. Volo?" Mammon didn't forget the main task.
"Yes, but it will be slow."
Cogita gave an affirmative answer. This era was not entirely without means of communication.
But it was definitely different from the modern era. After all, in the modern era, no matter where you were, as long as there was a signal, a phone call could connect you.
Cogita began to write a letter, but after only about ten minutes, the two realized they didn't need to bother.
Because, coincidentally, Akari returned, and she came back with Mr. Volo. Good fortune always accompanied Mammon.
Otherwise, he would probably have to wait another day here.
"Huh? Papa!!"
After entering the door, Akari's big eyes lit up when she saw Mammon, and she immediately threw herself into his arms.
"Ugh Papa's scent is still so good!"
Akari took a deep breath in Mammon's arms, Papa's scent~
"You little rascal, you don't have to do this every time, do you?" Mammon chuckled helplessly, pinching Akari's little face.
This was truly their classic meeting scene as father and daughter; Akari always rushed into his arms to inhale first.
"Hehe~ Just a little Papa energy boost, it makes me feel a hundred times more energetic." Akari said, giggling mischievously.
Mammon smiled, then looked at Mr. Volo.
"Long time no see, Mr. Volo."
"Long time no see, Mammon."
Mr. Volo replied politely with a smile. He hadn't expected to see Mammon again.
"I happened to be passing by and met Akari. I originally thought of visiting Miss Cogita since it had been many days, so I came together. I didn't expect to see Mammon. It seems my choice was correct."
"That's quite a coincidence. Actually, I just asked Cogita to write letters to both of you."
Mammon couldn't help but marvel at the serendipity of fate.
"Papa, are you looking for us?" Akari clung to Mammon's arm, refusing to let go, and asked curiously, looking up.
"If Mammon needs my help, I will certainly assist to the best of my ability."
Mr. Volo said with a smile. He also had a good impression of Mammon, after all… Mammon might very well be with his descendant in the future! Which meant, in a sense, they were also family.
"It's like this: I've devised a World Championship plan in my own era, which involves powerful Trainers from all over the world participating to determine the strongest Trainer."
Mammon slowly explained.
"The World Championship is starting?" Akari's eyes lit up. This way, she could win the position of Harem Master for her mother!
"A competition involving powerful Trainers from all over the world…"
Mr. Volo was stunned. Could such a thing even be accomplished?
In the Hisui era, so-called Trainers were actually Pokémon tamers. Mr. Volo understood this.
Moreover, the number of Pokémon tamers in this era was not particularly large, and Mr. Volo rarely battled other Pokémon tamers.
Though Mr. Volo always believed that he was the strongest Pokémon tamer!
"Yes, Mr. Volo, are you interested?"
"What do you mean, Mammon?"
Mr. Volo snapped out of his daze, looking at Mammon in surprise.
"That's right. If Mr. Volo is interested in this, I can transport you to my era at that time to participate in this first World Championship."
Mammon replied with a smile.
"This…" Mr. Volo was truly shocked!
Giratina above, he could participate in a future Pokémon competition? Was this truly possible?
"This… this is truly…"
Even the usually calm Mr. Volo was somewhat dazed at this moment.
"I apologize, I was a bit flustered just now. It's just that what Mammon said was too astonishing."
But Mr. Volo was Mr. Volo; he quickly composed himself, maintaining his polite persona.
"No worries, I understand. After all, for ordinary people, this would be a wild fantasy, but I can indeed do it." Mammon chuckled, waving his hand.
"So, what is your answer, Mr. Volo?"
"Since Mammon values me so much, how can I disappoint you?" Mr. Volo could barely suppress the smile on his lips, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"To be able to spar with the powerful Trainers of later generations, I will have no regrets in this life!"
The Pokémon tamers of this era, it wasn't that Mr. Volo looked down on them, but for Mr. Volo, they were truly too weak.
To put it simply, it was like, 'I haven't even used my full strength, and you've already fallen?'
"Mr. Volo is also entering the Tournament? That's great, then we'll be rivals!" Akari was also very happy.
Her relationship with Mr. Volo was still very good at this moment. In Akari's eyes, Mr. Volo was a very kind, friendly, and enthusiastic person about ancient knowledge, or rather, fanatical about ancient knowledge?
"I believe this is a very wise choice, Mr. Volo, but be careful."
Mammon was also very satisfied and didn't forget to remind Mr. Volo.
"Because in my era, there are many, many powerful Trainers."
"Please rest assured, Mammon. Although I am just a traveling merchant, I am very confident in my Pokémon."
Mr. Volo nodded with a smile, his words still polite, but this time not lacking in confidence.
Forgive him for saying so, but even against the current Akari, he was confident he could win! Not to mention the Trainers of later generations.
It was time to let those future kids experience his era-spanning attack!
That's right, Mr. Volo actually knew that going to later generations, his strongest trump card, Giratina, might be banned, but so what?
Even without Giratina, even facing the famously powerful Trainers of the future, Mr. Volo was still invincible!
This was an opportunity to show off in the future, and Mr. Volo felt he had to seize it, and also show off a bit in front of his descendants.
Let that girl witness the power of her ancestor!
"That's good."
With his goal achieved, Mammon was equally satisfied.
Giovanni from the special chapters, Lance from the special chapters, Akari, Mr. Volo, plus the protagonists from various generations—this World Championship would definitely be full of bloodshed!
Damn, how intense would the battles have to be to even reach the top eight?
Was this the highest quality World Championship ever?
Thinking of this, Mammon couldn't help but cluck his tongue.
Should he throw Pryce into the mix too?
Mammon pondered carefully. Pryce certainly wasn't interested in the World Championship, but if Mammon asked, Pryce definitely wouldn't refuse.
Forget it, he'd think about Pryce later. That old guy was still a bit overpowered.
However… "If the Rainbow Rocket guys can come before the World Championship officially begins, it's not impossible."
Mammon thought of the Rainbow Rocket bosses, deep in thought.
Taking them down, then threatening them to participate, was not an impossible feat.
He just needed to consider whether their Legendary Pokémon should be banned.
After all, it was unclear whether the Legendary Pokémon held by those Rainbow Rocket bosses were consistent with those in 'Ultra Sun and Moon'.
If they were the same as in the game, then apart from Rainbow Giovanni's Mega Mewtwo, the other members weren't particularly overpowered.
After all, except for Rainbow Giovanni, the other Rainbow bosses likely hadn't reached the top Champion level in terms of raw power.
However, Rainbow Giovanni was at least a top Champion, and with a Mega Mewtwo, he would truly be a bit too strong. But considering the Giovanni of this world, as well as Selene and Akari...
It seemed they really could be brought in to compete?
Thinking of the scene in the arena where Giovanni and Rainbow Giovanni stood opposite each other, and Primal Groudon and Mega Mewtwo battled fiercely.
Mammon's expression was a little hard to maintain. This scene was truly too damn fantastical.
Never mind, he'd decide later.