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"Welcome to the team, Serena. Trust me, you will absolutely not regret this decision."
Mr. Mammon stood up and extended his hand to Serena, showing the young girl ample respect.
"I also trust my own judgment!"
Serena grasped Mr. Mammon's hand and gave him a beautiful smile.
This was not a decision she made on a whim, but one she had carefully considered.
Firstly, Team Rockets is a righteous organization whose primary goal is to eliminate the Dark Organization. Secondly, even though they had only been in contact for less than two days,
Serena's intuition told her that Mr. Mammon and the other two were not bad people.
Thirdly, strength was also a significant factor. Leaving Platinum aside, Caitlin was also a Champion, and Mr. Mammon, who led them, was even more unfathomable.
Why couldn't such a trio be trusted?
Fourthly, Mr. Mammon gave so much!
"It seems it was a success."
Seeing this, Caitlin and Platinum, who had finished shopping for clothes, also walked over.
In fact, they had already finished their shopping when Mr. Mammon and Serena were halfway through their conversation, but seeing the two talking, they didn't interrupt.
"Yes, Serena has agreed to join us," Mr. Mammon said with a smile.
"Welcome, Serena. From now on, we are colleagues."
Platinum warmly welcomed Serena.
"Welcome."
Caitlin also smiled elegantly, her attitude equally friendly.
"Thank you," Serena said, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Then, to welcome Serena's addition, I'll treat us to a nice meal tonight. Let's also call Gladion and Paul over to meet our new colleague."
Mr. Mammon handed the juice to Platinum and Caitlin, then suggested.
"Emmm~ Mr. Mammon, I didn't get such treatment when I joined the organization." Platinum feigned a resentful expression.
"How could we have a celebration banquet back then? I was afraid you'd poison my food," Mr. Mammon replied, amused.
"No way, it wasn't that exaggerated." Platinum couldn't help but be amused, even though she had indeed firmly believed Mr. Mammon was a great villain at that time.
"Was Platinum's joining very special?"
Serena was a little curious.
"Yes, it was indeed a very different way of joining," Caitlin's tone remained unhurried.
"Let's go. Gladion has already booked the restaurant."
Mr. Mammon glanced at his phone. Gladion's efficiency was truly fast.
The four walked out of the mall and headed to the restaurant.
At 5:30 PM, inside the restaurant's private room, when Mr. Mammon and the other three arrived, Gladion and Paul were already there.
"Come, Serena, let me introduce you. This is Gladion, and this is Paul."
"This is our newly joined senior executive, Serena. In the future, you can all communicate and improve together."
Mr. Mammon introduced both parties.
"Hello."
"Hello, welcome."
Serena and Gladion greeted each other. How should one describe it? The first impression was quite good.
Both of them had a good attitude towards her and genuinely wanted to befriend her.
However, it was still noticeable that both Gladion and Paul seemed to have rather aloof personalities.
Everyone ate and chatted.
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Mammon."
Suddenly, Serena seemed to remember something.
"What is it?"
"Can I still participate in the Lumiose Tournament?" Serena asked a little nervously.
"Of course, the organization won't restrict your personal freedom," Mr. Mammon said with a smile.
"Normally, you can do whatever you want, as long as you can be present when the organization needs you."
"If you are willing to participate in managing the organization, that would, of course, be even better."
Mr. Mammon added.
Upon hearing this, Serena breathed a sigh of relief. She still really wanted to participate in the Lumiose Conference and also wanted to challenge the Kalos Elite Four and Diantha.
Nothing else, she wanted her name to spread throughout Kalos!
This was Serena's goal; she wanted to prove her strength!
"Oh, by the way, since you're competing, then go win a Champion title. If you can win the Kalos Champion title, it would also bring glory to the organization, and I can give you a reward."
Mr. Mammon thought for a moment and said to Serena with a smile.
"Really?" Serena's eyes lit up. There's such a good thing?
Then, Diantha, I'm sorry!
"Of course, it's true." Mr. Mammon stroked his chin, looking at Platinum and Paul.
"Platinum, Paul, it's the same for both of you. You can also continue to participate in the Lily of the Valley Conference. If you can win and successfully challenge Cynthia, there will be a reward as well."
Upon hearing this, Paul fell into deep thought. There was no doubt that the reward Mr. Mammon spoke of would definitely be extremely generous.
But the key was defeating Cynthia?
And before defeating Cynthia, he would first have to…
Paul looked at Platinum, whose eyes were full of anticipation. Well, he would first have to compete with Platinum for the Lily of the Valley Conference victory.
Because only the winner of the Lily of the Valley Conference is eligible for the Elite Four challenge.
This was indeed a huge challenge.
Or rather, would he win?
"Hmm~ I really want Mr. Mammon's reward, but if the opponent is Cynthia, it's very difficult. Cynthia's Garchomp is very powerful."
Platinum was both excited and troubled.
"Yes, Cynthia's strength is indeed very strong." Caitlin agreed. Defeating Cynthia was not an easy task.
Cynthia, the Champion of Sinnoh?
Serena pondered, wondering how that Champion Cynthia compared to her own Champion Diantha.
"Mr. Mammon, I heard that this year's Alola Tournament will also be held."
Gladion suddenly spoke.
He had heard Lusamine mention that the Alola League had been established, and by the end of this year, the Alola regional tournament would also be held.
The final winner would directly become the Champion of the Alola region!
Gladion was still a bit tempted.
"You want to compete?" Mr. Mammon raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
"If I can become the Alola Champion, it will be even more helpful to you." Gladion did not hide his thoughts at all.
Although he currently serves more as Mr. Mammon's 'internal affairs expert,' Gladion has never forgotten his original aspiration.
He wants to become a powerful Trainer! His way of gaining fame is also through the Trainer path.
Not by being known to the world as the general manager of the Arceus Company.
"Are you sure?" Mr. Mammon raised an eyebrow.
"Gladion, I have a trump card in Alola. You can't possibly be her opponent."
"So I don't recommend you participate in the Alola Tournament."
Mr. Mammon said bluntly. He was afraid Gladion would have a mental breakdown if Selene defeated him.
"…"
Gladion fell silent upon hearing this, but Mr. Mammon understood Gladion; he probably wasn't entirely convinced.
"Alright, if you want to try, then go participate when the time comes. Just be mentally prepared."
Mr. Mammon shook his head. Gladion's personality was already quite aloof, and he could be quite stubborn at times.
Although Gladion would not disobey his orders as long as he didn't agree.
But there was no need. It's better to guide than to block. Anyway, it's just a battle. Just be mentally prepared beforehand.
"Yes." Gladion nodded.
He really wanted to know who could make Mr. Mammon say that he absolutely couldn't be her opponent.
Could it be a top executive? If it were a top executive, Mr. Mammon would probably say so directly.
Caitlin, however, had a guess at this moment.
Mr. Mammon's girlfriend?
Caitlin's eyes flickered slightly. It must be right.
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Mammon, according to our subordinates' investigation, we have already found the location of the Genesis Valley."
Gladion reported to Mr. Mammon.
"Oh?"
"The Genesis Valley is indeed very hidden, but based on the information you provided, I sent subordinates to inquire in Desert City and found a few residents who came out of the Genesis Valley."
Gladion recounted.
"Well done. Send me the location later." Mr. Mammon nodded in appreciation. This was indeed good news.
"Genesis Valley?" Platinum was quite curious. The name sounded very impressive.
"Yes, it's a valley where a group of Arceus worshippers live in seclusion. That place is very interesting."
Mr. Mammon briefly introduced it.
Desert City is actually not hard to find, because Desert City is developing very well now, and as the city of the desert, Desert City is quite famous in the Kalos region.
But the Genesis Valley is different. The Genesis Valley is not even marked on the Kalos map, just like Meteor Falls in the depths of Meteor Falls. It belongs to a hidden small town and can only be found with limited information.
But fortunately, it was found, which is not bad.
"Let's go take a look there in a couple of days. There's a very magical Pokémon there."
Hmm, Mr. Mammon decided to take the initiative, otherwise, who knows when the plot of that movie would begin?
And there's another point: as long as he gets along well with Hoopa Unbound, wouldn't finding Diancie be much simpler?
After all, Diancie lives in the Diamond Domain, and who knows where that place is, so Mr. Mammon was really troubled about how to find Diancie.
But with Hoopa Unbound's help, it's different.
Just let Hoopa Unbound use its Space Rings to directly bring over Princess Diancie. No need to move at all, how convenient.
Then, the few of them continued to eat and chat until it was almost seven o'clock.
Arriving on the street, Mr. Mammon looked at Serena.
"Serena, do you have a place to stay in Lumiose City?"
"No, I'm staying at the Pokémon Center."
Serena replied a little embarrassed. As a new Trainer, the League still had many benefits.
For example, the Pokémon Center not only provides free treatment for Trainers' Pokémon but also offers food and lodging.
So, how could the League not be loved by the public? The League truly cares for its people.
"Then come stay with us. It's more comfortable, and you can also spar and chat more with Platinum."
"This… is it convenient?" Serena hesitated.
"There's nothing inconvenient about it. The villa is very big, and there are still several empty rooms," Mr. Mammon said casually.
"Yes, Serena, come along. Don't be embarrassed, we're all companions," Platinum also said.
Upon hearing this, Serena couldn't refuse.
However, just as they were about to call a car to go back, Mr. Mammon saw a familiar figure not far away.
"Yo~ Alexa."
Mr. Mammon raised the corners of his mouth and greeted Alexa, who was not far away.
Alexa secretly groaned in her heart. In fact, she had also noticed Mr. Mammon and the others and was preparing to secretly pretend not to see them and walk away.
She didn't expect Mr. Mammon to have such sharp eyes and even greet her.
We're not that close, are we?
After what happened in the morning, Alexa actually didn't really want to interact with Mr. Mammon, as Mr. Mammon was clearly not simple.
But now…
"What a coincidence, Mr. Mammon, and Serena, how are you with Mr. Mammon?"
But after getting closer, Alexa looked at Serena in surprise. That's right, she also knew Serena.
And when Serena first came to Lumiose City, it was she who showed Serena around the city.
"Alexa, long time no see." Serena politely greeted Alexa.
"Serena and I are good friends who hit it off immediately, the kind who appreciate each other," Mr. Mammon replied with a smile on Serena's behalf.
"Yes," Serena nodded in agreement.
Alexa was confused. Serena was a relatively serious but kind girl. Becoming friends with this dangerous young man?
And ultimately, what exactly did Diantha discuss with Mr. Mammon this morning that was so serious?
Could it be that she had misunderstood?
Alexa was a bit confused at this moment. She still trusted Serena quite a bit.
"Oh, by the way, Alexa, you said this morning that you wanted to interview me, right?"
Mr. Mammon remembered this matter.
"Yes… but Mr. Mammon, are you free?"
Alexa hesitated for a moment, but a journalist needs to be bold and meticulous, right? She decided to be bold for once.
Maybe she could soar to great heights because of this?!
Although Diantha's intention this morning was clearly to keep her from interacting with Mr. Mammon, what could she do now that they had met by chance?
Moreover, it was precisely Diantha's unusual attitude that indicated Mr. Mammon's extraordinary nature.
"I'm free. I'm very free tomorrow."
"Then, Mr. Mammon, what kind of interview would you like to accept? Do you have any particularly inspiring moments or important moments in your life?"
Alexa thought for a moment. The main thing was that she didn't know anything about Mr. Mammon, not even where he was from.
Mr. Mammon grinned, his expression very lively and sunny, revealing a harmless smile.
"Yes, of course, I do."
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