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"Who defeated Champion Leon?"
After hanging up the phone, Giovanni still couldn't understand. Although he had deliberately delayed the support speed.
But he really didn't expect Champion Leon to be defeated.
The disappearance of the signal feedback meant that Champion Leon had been captured, but Mammon didn't participate in the battle, did he?
"Interesting."
Giovanni's lips slowly curved into a smile. With his hands in his pockets, he walked towards Champion Leon's original location.
Since the signal feedback had just disappeared, it meant that Champion Leon had only recently been defeated.
If he went now, he should make it in time.
Giovanni wanted to see who had defeated Champion Leon.
Although Champion Leon was indeed no match for him now, without Primal Groudon, Giovanni actually didn't have much confidence in defeating Champion Leon.
Even if he could win, it would definitely be a Pyrrhic victory. Champion Leon's strength in Hoenn was something Giovanni had acknowledged... Silph Co. Building.
"Oh my goodness, why are there so many people?"
Nemona, with her hands tied, looked in astonishment at the captured League Trainers.
That's right, Nemona and Xiaoqing were also defeated. Although Peony's strength was actually inferior to Nemona and Xiaoqing's.
But Peony, as the former Galar Champion, was not to be underestimated, and later Lysandre also came to support them.
So Nemona and Xiaoqing quickly couldn't hold on and were defeated.
"Champion Steven, even you've been caught?" Nemona accurately found Steven and Wallace among so many people.
Steven: "..."
Steven showed an awkward but polite smile.
Nemona and Xiaoqing were also tied to chairs, sitting in a row, a truly un-grand sight.
Peony couldn't help but take out his phone to snap a picture. This scene was just too awesome.
You have to know that all those tied up were Champion-level Trainers!
Peony used to think that the number of Champion-level Trainers in the world was very small, but now it seems there are quite a few.
Just as he was thinking that, several more people arrived at the entrance.
It was Hilda, Kieran, and Drayton, and behind them were Geeta and Iris.
"Wow, Champion Geeta, you're here too!"
Nemona's eyes lit up, her surprised voice making it sound like Geeta was visiting her home.
Xiaoqing looked at the happy Nemona speechlessly, 'Sister, what are you so happy about??'
"Champion Nemona, Champion Xiaoqing, I'm sorry I couldn't come to support you. I also encountered strong enemies."
Geeta said helplessly to Nemona and Xiaoqing. She had indeed wanted to support the two immediately.
However, Hilda, Drayton, and Kieran had just been brought there by Iris, and although Geeta's strength was not weak, facing Hilda, Drayton, and Kieran simultaneously was still too much pressure.
But it's worth mentioning that she lasted much longer than Iris.
As for why Geeta called Nemona and Xiaoqing 'Champion', it's because both of them successfully challenged the Paldea League last year and this year.
In the story, Geeta called Nemona 'Champion Nemona'. As long as one successfully challenges the Paldea League, they are a Champion-level Trainer and can be called 'Champion'.
"It's okay, I understand. Champion Geeta, come sit next to me."
Nemona, with her hands tied, could only use her head to gesture to the chair next to her.
Geeta: "..."
Even Geeta found it a bit hard to bear at this moment. How could the Champion-level Trainer from her own region be so carefree?
However, Geeta was somewhat used to it. Nemona was just like that.
"Is that the Paldea Champion Geeta? She has such an elegant demeanor."
May looked at Geeta curiously, feeling that this woman truly possessed an indescribable aura.
"Miss Geeta is not just a Champion; she also serves as the President of the Paldea League. Her capabilities are indeed very strong."
Wallace whispered to May. Honestly, he greatly admired people like Geeta.
Hmm, just being a Champion left Wallace with no time, let alone also serving as the League President. Wouldn't that mean no time at all? Maybe even working overtime every day.
Wallace felt that he couldn't do it.
"There probably aren't many Champion-level Trainers left on the League's side."
Steven, however, thought of another point and said with some concern.
"Definitely. Look, two more have been brought in."
Blue, who overheard, curled his lips and spoke.
Hearing this, Steven, Red, and the others all looked up at the main entrance. Selene and Gloria walked in with Mustard and Kukui.
"For Elder Mustard, we'll give him special treatment. Let him sit on a chair, after all, his body isn't in good shape."
"As for Professor Kukui, you're strong and robust, so tying you to a pillar is no problem."
Selene said carelessly. Kukui's mouth twitched slightly. 'I'd like to thank you for that?'
However, looking up, Steven and the others were all in the same situation, so it was fine.
"Hahahaha, lass, you're truly thoughtful. If only this old man didn't have a Kubfu right now, I'd really give you one."
Mustard, however, was very happy, feeling that this young person truly knew how to respect elders.
It was a pity; he only had one Kubfu, which he had entrusted to Gloria.
"You're too kind, Master Mustard. You can encourage your Urshifu to work harder and try to have another one."
Selene's eyes lit up, and she said to Mustard with a smile.
She had personally experienced Urshifu's powerful combat strength just now, and she was very envious.
"Emmm... I'll ask them when I get back, aruru." Mustard thought seriously for a moment and replied.
"Alright~" Selene was very happy.
"Even Elder Mustard and Kukui have been defeated? In that case, there probably aren't many people left on the League's side." Wallace's brows furrowed.
"Hmm, I don't know what the League plans to do now. Even Mammon hasn't entered the fray yet." Steven nodded, his mood quite heavy.
"It's alright. As long as Champion Giovanni, Champion Leon, and Elite Lance haven't been defeated, it won't come to the worst outcome."
Wallace whispered to Steven, comforting him.
"I hope so."
Steven sighed softly, only hoping that the League could hold on... District One.
At this moment, many people gathered here, including Serena, Platinum, Karen, Rosa, and others.
"It seems impossible to find any League Champions at all."
Rosa had a terrible headache.
"Indeed, almost all of them have been captured. It seems there are very few battles left to be seen now."
"Caitlin is about to defeat Champion Cynthia."
"N's battle is quite intense, but N won't let us help, and also..."
Serena said helplessly. She had flown around almost everywhere on her flying Pokémon.
In fact, there were very few active battle locations left.
Caitlin and Cynthia's battle had lasted a long time, but now a winner was about to be decided.
N, on the other hand, told them not to interfere and to go to other places where help was needed.
There was one more thing... As she spoke, Serena looked at Platinum with a strange expression.
"?"
Platinum returned a question mark, not knowing why Serena had such an expression.
"Damn it! More than twenty Champions, how did they all fall so quickly?" Rosa was very annoyed.
She had thought she could easily rack up merits in this battle, but she didn't expect the League side to run out of people so quickly.
"After all, we have a lot of people on our side, and Rosa, you already have a lot of merits. Aren't you satisfied?"
Serena was quite helpless.
Rosa not satisfied? She wasn't satisfied either!
Because Serena had only caught one Champion-level Trainer, earning only 20,000 merit points.
"Tsk~ Not enough, not enough." Rosa's small face wrinkled.
Platinum looked at the two innocently, 'Why don't you look at me?'
Aside from Green, who she caught with Karen and received 10,000 merit points, she hadn't caught a single Champion-level Trainer!
But soon, Rosa's eyes lit up.
"I have a plan. I wonder if you two are willing to join me?"
Rosa licked her lips and said to Serena and Platinum.
"How so?"
"I think the League's main base should have Champion-level guards!"
Hearing this, Serena and Platinum were stunned.
"Sister, are you really trying to get yourself killed? You're the Unova Champion now." Serena looked at Rosa in shock.
Rosa's meaning was that she wanted to fight her way into the League's command camp?
But that was too wild, and Rosa was also the Unova Champion!
"What does that matter? Anyway, I'm fighting as a Team Rockets member now, it has nothing to do with my identity as the Unova Champion."
Rosa spoke righteously.
"And is it only allowed for the League to attack us, but not for us to attack them? Where's the good in that?"
"This..."
Serena hesitated, and Platinum lowered her head, looking very confused.
"But what if there are no other Champions in the League camp?"
Platinum whispered.
"I think there definitely are, and even if there aren't, I think capturing the League's overall commander is also a great achievement!"
Rosa's eyes grew brighter and brighter. Indeed, she was a woman of astonishing wisdom!
"Mammon didn't say that would earn merits."
"Don't worry, I'll ask Mammon."
Rosa felt there was some truth to it and quickly sent a voice message to Mammon.
"Mammon, Mammon, I want to take down the League's command camp. Will that earn me credit?"
Damn! How can you speak so well?
Platinum and Serena truly admired Rosa immensely. This woman was truly exceptional.
And ultimately, when they fought Team Galactic and Team Flare, wasn't Rosa also the most outspoken?
'If you can capture the League commander, you will be rewarded 30,000 merit points. If the opponent's combat power is Champion-level, 50,000 merit points.'
Seeing the message Mammon sent back, Rosa grinned.
"Ha~ See? I told you, in a war between two armies, how can taking down the enemy's commander not earn credit?"
Rosa looked at Platinum and Serena very proudly.
"Are you two coming? If not, this girl will go by herself."
"Emmm..."
Platinum looked at Serena. Serena was still very conflicted. If she directly attacked the League's command camp, could she really continue to be the Kalos Champion afterwards?
"Forget it, it's fine if you don't go. I'll take these merits myself. After it's over, this girl will have great achievements, and then I can... hehe~"
Seeing that the two women didn't speak, Rosa didn't wait any longer. She was afraid that other Top Executives would also realize it.
Actually, if it weren't for her concern that there might still be experts in the League's command camp, Rosa wouldn't have bothered to ask them.
"Wait! Let's go together!"
Seeing Rosa about to leave, Serena no longer hesitated and immediately shouted.
Anyway, since they had already fought, she didn't mind adding another 'record'. Merits were what mattered!
"Then I'll go too." Platinum also spoke immediately.
She was the most in need of merits. After all, in some ways, merits also indicated the extent of effort put into this battle, right?
Platinum didn't want to leave Mammon with the impression that she had only half-heartedly participated after the battle's conclusion.
"Fine, let's go together."
Rosa pouted, but bringing the two along also meant absolute safety, which wasn't bad.
"Don't delay, gogogo, let's go!"
District 4.
"Hiyah~ I finally defeated Champion Leon."
Akari's smile was very bright as she looked at Champion Leon, who was tied up in front of her.
"..."
Champion Leon's entire face was contorted at this moment. Recalling the battle, he felt something was wrong everywhere.
Because during the battle, his Pokémon would inexplicably slow down their movements, while the opponent's Pokémon would suddenly speed up.
For example, Charizard Y, when it finally tried to dodge Hisuian Arcanine's Stone Edge, its movements suddenly became very slow.
This was completely wrong!
As a Trainer, Champion Leon knew very well that it was definitely not an accident. This directly led to Charizard Y, who could have avoided the attack, being unable to dodge and getting hit by Stone Edge.
And Charizard Y was four times weak to Rock!
This directly became a fatal blow, causing the already injured Charizard Y to lose its combat ability. His situation completely collapsed, and he was ultimately defeated.
"Did you use some kind of sorcery?"
Champion Leon's sharp gaze fell on Akari. He just felt that this girl was not right!!
"Oh, Champion Leon, you're so mean! How could such a cute girl like me know that kind of thing?"
Akari whistled, her eyes a little shifty, and she replied with a smile.
She knew the reason very well, which was why she felt a little guilty.
"If you have the guts, look me in the eye when you speak!"
"No, I refuse!"
"You're too despicable! You used underhanded tactics in battle!"
"I'm not despicable at all. Champion Leon, you're too much. Besides, this isn't a battle inside an arena."
"..."
Champion Leon fell silent. What Akari said was a bit of sophistry, but it wasn't entirely wrong, as this was a battlefield, not an arena.
But being defeated in such a way still made Champion Leon feel very frustrated.
He felt he had a chance to win, and what was with that strange situation?
'Dad, I caught Champion Leon. Please record the merits for Mom.'
Akari took a photo of the tied-up Champion Leon and sent it to Mammon, typing a line with a smile.
Hehe~ Now Mom will definitely be number one on the merit list!
Akari happily put her phone in her pocket, ready to find a Team Rockets subordinate to take Champion Leon to the Silph Co. Building.
But... "Giovanni!"
Suddenly, Champion Leon's expression lit up, and he looked into the distance.
"Eh?"
Akari was startled by the words and looked over as well, her small face brightening.
She saw a middle-aged man with a buzz cut, one hand in his pocket, slowly approaching. It was Giovanni.
Giovanni narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Akari and Champion Leon, a strange glint in his eyes.
Platinum?
Platinum could actually defeat Champion Leon?
"Champion Leon, don't panic. I will rescue you."
As he got closer, Giovanni offered a faint smile and nodded to Champion Leon, signaling him to rest assured.
Then... "Platinum, right? You..."
"Grandpa! I finally get to see you"
"??"
Giovanni looked at the sweet-faced girl in surprise. What did she just call him?
And Champion Leon, beside him, instantly widened his eyes, looking at Akari and Giovanni in shock.
Grandpa???