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The encounter with Ash was just a small interlude.
After bidding farewell to Ash and his companions, Mammon and the others headed to Cerulean City, taking a detour to watch the performance of the Cerulean Sisters.
It must be said, the three sisters had excellent figures, their fair skin captivating and making it impossible to look away.
About two days later, another interview video became a trending topic.
It was an interview video released by a publishing house called 'Arceus Publishing House.' It's worth noting that this publishing house was formerly Lumiose Publishing House.
And the reporter was none other than the now-famous Alexa.
Not only in Kalos, but Alexa's name was also well-known in other regions.
After all, she had successively interviewed Team Rockets, and this time, the person she interviewed was Giovanni, who had just become the Kanto Champion!
Inside the World Tree Castle, Mammon was currently sitting in the living room, embracing Anthea and preparing to enjoy the interview video.
The video opened, revealing the Indigo Plateau Arena, with the enthusiastic and passionate voice of the sunglasses-wearing host.
'Let's give a warm round of applause to the new Kanto Champion—Giovanni!'
The entire stadium erupted in cheers like a tsunami, as Mega Beedrill stood atop Dragonite.
The camera then shifted to a clean office.
Mammon, of course, recognized it as Giovanni's office in the Viridian Gym.
"Welcome to our interview program. I'm your reporter, Alexa. Today, we are very honored to invite Mr. Giovanni, the Kanto Champion."
"Mr. Giovanni, please say hello to everyone."
Still dressed in a formal black suit, Giovanni smiled faintly and waved at the camera.
"Hello everyone, I'm Giovanni."
Hmm, it must be said, Giovanni was quite photogenic.
Mammon chuckled softly. He was quite curious about what questions Alexa had prepared.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Giovanni, for agreeing to my interview. Mr. Giovanni is truly too gentle, as he must be very busy after just becoming Champion."
Alexa once again expressed her gratitude.
"As we all know, the Kanto Elite Four have always been known as the strongest regional Elite Four, especially the Elite Four leader and Champion's dragon messenger, Mr. Lance."
"But they were all defeated by you, Mr. Giovanni. I was also there at the time, and I was truly very excited."
"I would like to ask, Mr. Giovanni, what were your feelings after achieving victory?"
Alexa asked Giovanni.
"Feelings? I was quite joyful, actually, because Lance is indeed a very formidable opponent. After defeating him, I also felt a sense of relief."
Giovanni replied with a smile.
"It seems Mr. Giovanni is quite humble. Your Mega Beedrill, which you used on the field, performed exceptionally well, consecutively defeating three of Mr. Lance's Pokémon and laying the foundation for your victory."
"However, before this, you never used Beedrill in any public setting. What does it mean to you?"
Alexa asked a question that many people had in mind.
"Hehe~ Beedrill is actually my starter Pokémon." Giovanni smiled faintly.
"Is that so?" Alexa was quite surprised.
"Yes, I was born in Viridian Forest. When I was young, my family wasn't very wealthy, so my starter Pokémon was Weedle."
"Later, as I gradually grew, I became a Ground-type Trainer and the Viridian Gym Leader, so I didn't use Beedrill much anymore."
Giovanni slowly replied.
"I see. But your Beedrill is truly too powerful. My younger sister is a Gym Trainer specializing in Bug-types, and after seeing your Champion battle, she became a complete fan of yours."
Alexa blinked.
"You mean Ms. Viola? Bug-types are indeed not as strong compared to other types, but as long as she perseveres, I believe she will become an excellent Bug-type Gym Leader."
Giovanni spoke like a mature and gentle elder.
"Oh my goodness~ Mr. Giovanni is truly too gentle! Sister, did you hear that? You must keep going!"
Alexa blinked at the camera, her tone exaggerated, speaking to her sister across the air.
Inside the camera, Giovanni smiled faintly.
"Actually, I have another question, Mr. Giovanni. Before this year, you were always a responsible and excellent Gym Leader, and you never thought about challenging the Kanto League."
"But this year, you suddenly applied for the Elite Four challenge. Is there any special reason for that?"
Alexa asked Giovanni again.
This question was also something many people were curious about.
After all, from Giovanni's strength, he should have always had the ability to challenge the Kanto Elite Four, but he had never shown such ambition before.
And now he suddenly challenged them, it certainly wasn't a sudden idea.
In fact, many people had their suspicions, but without Giovanni's personal admission, it was just a guess.
"This..." Giovanni's expression became much heavier upon hearing this.
"If it's inconvenient, you don't have to answer." Alexa said considerately.
"No, it's fine. There's nothing that can't be said, actually." Giovanni shook his head.
"The biggest reason is actually my son, Mammon."
Giovanni sighed softly.
"Due to work, I may have neglected to care for my son since he was young, failing to fulfill a father's duties."
"Later, I learned that he joined Team Rockets, which was a very heavy blow to me, because it was my fault."
Giovanni said in a low voice.
Alexa looked as if she wanted to speak, but in the end, she didn't interrupt.
"But no matter what, I cannot sit by and watch Mammon continue to make mistakes, so I applied for the Elite challenge. I will personally bring him back from Team Rockets."
"But was Mr. Mammon wrong?"
Alexa asked, utterly confused.
Upon hearing this, Giovanni fell silent.
"Sorry, many people now want to catch Beedrill. So, as the Trainer of the strongest Beedrill, Mr. Giovanni, what would you like to say to these people?"
Alexa decisively changed the topic. She had said enough; now, she would let the public guess and discuss on their own.
Although she hadn't rehearsed the script, Alexa couldn't help but admire Giovanni's adaptability. That silence was truly marvelous!
"Pokémon are incredibly wondrous creatures. They are living beings with their own thoughts and feelings. For us Trainers, they are not tools, but partners who can accompany us throughout our lives."
"Believe in yourself, believe in your Pokémon partner, and it will respond to you."
Giovanni said with a faint smile.
This was a very standard platitude, but for the vast majority of people, they simply liked to hear such platitudes.
Next, Alexa asked a few more non-controversial questions, and then the interview happily concluded.
For Mammon, this interview was truly uninteresting.
But for the general public, it was not so.
Firstly, it allowed them to learn more about Giovanni up close, and then there was the father-son issue between Giovanni and Mammon.
Hmm, the internet was probably going to get lively.
However, this was a good thing for Mammon, allowing him to fully enjoy the gossip about himself.
After resting in Kanto for about two more days, Mammon boarded a plane and set off again.
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Galar Region.
This is a region full of individuality. In this region, Pokémon battles are the most popular entertainment, and it is a major characteristic of the Galar Region.
Because it can basically be said that no other region promotes Pokémon battles more than Galar!
In Galar, when you challenge a Gym, the Gym battles all have their dedicated battle arenas.
This alone makes it clear.
Moreover, not just anyone can undertake Gym challenges in the Galar Region. Only Trainers who have obtained a recommendation letter from specific individuals, such as Gym Leaders, are qualified to participate in Gym challenges.
This is naturally to raise the threshold for Gym challenges and is also a form of Superior selection in another sense.
Otherwise, with such a large Gym arena, wouldn't it seem a bit ridiculous and absurd to have someone with a Caterpie challenge it?
And it is precisely such a region, filled with a strong competitive atmosphere, that leads to powerful Trainers here having unparalleled popularity.
For example, the Champion Leon!
The undefeated Leon, who has never suffered a loss, is the most outstanding superstar in the Galar Region.
The Galar Region can be said to have been developing at high speed, and the main reasons for this are Leon and Rose, the chairman of the Galar League.
The two, one civil and one martial, dedicated everything to the Galar Region, allowing it to gradually develop.
Motostoke City.
This is the most central city in the Galar Region, known as the "city rich in historical atmosphere."
Before, Motostoke City was also the center of the Galar Region, but later, with the establishment of Hammerlocke, Hammerlocke became the most developed city in the Galar Region.
"It looks very medieval in style."
Stepping out of the airport, Serena adjusted her hat and gazed at the city.
"Hmm, but this city is actually very developed, and it's also the city where the strongest Gym in the Galar Region is located."
Mammon also looked at Motostoke City with great interest, introducing it as he spoke.
The Motostoke City Gym Leader is Raihan.
Although Mammon felt that the strongest Gym Leader in the Galar Region should be the Master of the Dojo.
However, the Dojo is not considered a particularly formal Gym, and it is still located on the Isle of Armor, so it really cannot be included.
The group arrived in Motostoke City. The unique cityscape of Motostoke City was indeed distinctive and refreshing.
However, when passing by the Motostoke City Stadium.
"There is indeed a very strong presence below." Dark Mewtwo's telepathy echoed in Mammon's ear.
"Tsk~ That's good."
Mammon nodded. That's right, the reason he landed in Motostoke City was to see if Eternatus was still in the Power Plant.
But it seems Rose didn't transfer it, which is for the best.
That's right, the source of Gigantamax, the legendary Eternatus, is in the Power Plant beneath the Motostoke City Stadium!
And it was intentionally 'kept' there by Rose.
As for the purpose...
Emmm... one can only say that Chairman Rose is far-sighted, perhaps thinking a bit too far ahead.
Of course, this has nothing to do with Mammon. He's taken a liking to this Eternatus, so this Eternatus is his.
But there's no hurry right now.
Mammon glanced at the bustling Motostoke City. This city is still very lively at the moment, if following the game's plot.
The disaster of Eternatus was initiated by Rose during the Champion Cup battle, but this world has already changed too much.
It's also unknown if Rose has changed his mind, and if he will still be eager to awaken Eternatus and capture it.
After resting for a bit in Motostoke City, and letting Platinum and Serena explore Motostoke City, Mammon and Caitlin went to Hulbury Town.
Hulbury Town is a small town where people and Pokémon live in harmony, with ranching as its main industry.
Looking at it this way, it's actually quite ordinary.
But the most extraordinary thing about Hulbury Town is that it is Leon's hometown.
Moreover, it is also the hometown of the protagonists Hop and Victor (or Gloria) from 'Sword and Shield'.
However, Mammon wasn't here to check in today.
"Slumbering Weald, I wonder if I can pick up a sword or a shield?"
Mammon stood before Slumbering Weald, looking at this mysterious forest shrouded in a faint mist.
Slumbering Weald, the habitat of the legendary heroes Zacian and Zamazenta!