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Inside the underground base of Celadon City.
"In other words, this base has been exposed?"
At the round table in the conference room, Mammon and others were having a meeting, and on the projector in front was Giovanni who was connected remotely.
"I'm very sorry, Boss. It's my fault."
Ariana felt extremely ashamed, as she had secretly laughed at Archer for the failure of the Saint Anne operation.
Unexpectedly, she also encountered a big problem.
The Celadon City Base is one of the Rocket Team's large bases. Its importance is self-evident, but it is obviously impossible to defend it this time.
As the manager of the base, Ariana naturally cannot shirk responsibility for the exposure of the base.
Not to mention, the other intruder escaped from her hands.
"There's no need to say such things at a time like this. Let's evacuate as soon as possible. We can talk about punishment after we've safely evacuated Celadon City." Giovanni said calmly.
"Yes." Ariana sat down angrily.
"Mammon, what have you decided to do?" Giovanni looked at Mammon through the video.
"First of all, we still need to figure out who the Kanto Alliance will send this time."
Mammon tapped the table rhythmically with his fingers, without a trace of worry on his face.
"According to intelligence, Lorelei has already left the Quartz Plateau."
"So, the guaranteed number is one of the Elite Four of Kanto?"
"That's right, so it's best to retreat as soon as possible. We can't rule out the possibility that there is another Bruno."
Giovanni nodded. He had bribed several insiders in the Kanto Alliance, so he knew this information.
"Boss, if it's just one of the Elite Four, I don't think we need to be so cautious, right?"
Gladion's stern brows furrowed slightly, he was a little confused.
"Besides, this is the southern part of Celadon City, where there is a lot of traffic. The Alliance won't really start a war."
This was also his doubt. This base was located in the southern district of Celadon City. The southern district of Celadon City was mainly used to receive travelers and tourists. There were many people here day and night.
If a fight breaks out in the area, it's no joke.
But when Gladion finished speaking, he found that Ariana was looking at him with a very strange and weird look.
This made Gladion think carefully about what he had just said. Is there any problem?
"Gladion, you don't understand Kanto, and even less do you understand the Elite Four of Kanto." Giovanni laughed softly and spoke with a magnetic voice that sounded mocking and sarcastic. Of course, it was not directed at Gladion.
"The Elite Four of Kanto have always been known as the Strongest Elite Four in the world. Why do you think that is?"
Gladion was silent. He really didn't understand much. After all, Kanto was the headquarters of the Elf Alliance. It wasn't surprising that the Elite Four of Kanto were dubbed the Strongest Elite Four, right?
But it seems that there is another reason?
Catlin, who was sitting next to Mammon, was also quite curious.
"Nothing else, because even though Lorelei is ranked last among the Elite Four of Kanto, she is still a champion-level trainer, and she is not weak among the champion-level trainers."
"!!!"
Gladion's pupils shrank upon hearing this, and Catlin was equally shocked.
In other words, the Elite Four of Kanto...are all champions? ! !
"And this crazy woman Lorelei hates evil and hates evil. As long as it is to destroy Team Rocket, she can do anything. She is absolutely willing to pay some price to destroy our base."
Ariana added gloomily that although she hated Lorelei very much, after all, she had been chased by Lorelei many times over the years.
But what could she do? Lorelei was too strong for her.
In other words, even if the people were injured by mistake, the Ice King Lorelei wouldn't care? Gladion frowned. Is this really what a Elite Four who protects the peace of the region should do?
"The South District is probably under the supervision of the Celadon City police now, and they will probably start evacuating the people soon."
Mammon speculated that he would not doubt the Kanto Alliance's ability to act and execute.
"Ariana, go there in person and back up all the data in the base, then destroy and delete the original database."
"Yes!"
Ariana stood up and responded seriously, then hurried out of the meeting room.
"Mammon, do you want to fight the Alliance?" Giovanni saw what Mammon was thinking.
"Of course, this is a rare occasion, we can have some fun with it." Mammon raised the corner of his mouth.
"Don't mess around. If Lance rushes over, the situation will become very troublesome."
Giovanni reminded Mammon that compared to Lorelei, Lance was the most difficult enemy. Although Giovanni did not like Lance, Lance's strength was indeed strong.
"This is a way to feel the power of the Elite Four of Kanto in advance. We will have a battle eventually, so I will test their level first."
Mammon grinned with a hint of strong malice. If Lance really appeared, Mammon would be more than happy.
He had long wanted to personally test the strength of the Elite Four of Kanto, not to mention that he now had obtained Dark Mewtwo!
Even if the Elite Four of Kanto arrived, Mammon thought that even if two fists could not defeat four hands, it would not be a problem to evacuate safely.
A psychic-type legend like Dark Mewtwo is the best choice whether you are traveling or running away!
"Just keep it in mind."
Giovanni didn't say much when he saw this. He believed that Mammon had his own considerations.
However, Giovanni was also thinking, should he participate in the battle of Celadon City as Giovanni?
This is a good opportunity to "perform" in front of the Kanto Alliance, and it will make it easier for him to "rise to a higher position" in the Kanto Alliance later.
After ending the video call with Giovanni, Mammon looked at Catlin and Gladion.
"In this battle, Catlin and Gladion, you can give full play to your abilities as long as your own safety is guaranteed."
Mammon spoke to the two of them.
"Just treat it as a test for yourself and feel the real atmosphere of combat."
Compared to the special training and sparring matches on weekdays, the atmosphere and environment of this kind of "firefight" between forces are of course completely different.
However, this kind of battle is extremely effective in improving the trainer's combat ability and the growth of Pokémon.
"Yes!" Gladion responded seriously, with a blazing fire in his eyes.
He is going to become stronger!!
"I am looking forward to it."
A beautiful smile appeared on Catlin's delicate face. She raised her hand to push her fallen hair back with an elegant and natural movement.
A trial of war and fire? The opponent is the world-famous Elite Four!
But this is exactly what she wanted!
"A conflict with the Kanto Alliance. This is something I couldn't imagine before. The Elite Four of Kanto?"
Catlin murmured softly, she used to have only her own little world, and even leaving Sinnoh could not change that.
But next, she will face the Elite Four of Kanto from a completely opposite standpoint!
This is really... great~!
Catlin could feel her heart beating faster and faster. This was the life she should enjoy.
This is the test she should challenge.
As long as you can fight with all your strength, it will be totally worth it even if you lose!