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"Seriously, buddy?"
Green froze for a second, watching Blue turn and run.
She was completely dumbfounded. What was going on?
"What are you doing, Blue!!! Why are you running?!"
Snapping back to reality, Green let out a desperate shriek. She couldn't understand.
Was this still the Blue who acted like he was second only to heaven?
Didn't he just say that they should go first, and he'd join after recovering his Pokémon's stamina?
"I'll give you a piece of advice: that Green-haired woman is a monster. I'm out of here," Blue replied without looking back.
He absolutely did not want to face that monster again, and he was convinced that Green and Silver would definitely not be a match for her.
Not to mention Karen, who didn't look weak either.
"Don't worry, I'll call for reinforcements for you."
Blue exited the door, turned right, and disappeared, leaving a dumbfounded Green and a twitching-mouthed Silver.
Green, snapping back to reality again, was practically laughing with anger. Fine, fine! We just rescued you, and you're deserting, huh?
"Tsk tsk tsk~ Platinum, look how you've scared them."
Karen was amused and teased Platinum as she walked over.
"I don't even know him."
Platinum was also bewildered, replying innocently.
Seriously, was she that scary? Did people run away just by seeing her?
"It is a bit strange, but it doesn't matter." Karen, with her signature malicious smile, looked at Green and Silver with ill intent.
Her gaze was like that of a hunter looking at prey in a cage.
"So~ your companion has run off. What are you two going to do now?"
Karen looked at the two with a half-smile.
Green's hairs instantly stood on end. She knew that Karen was full of tricks!
"You're Platinum, right? Do you know, the woman next to you is an undercover agent!"
Green decisively shifted the blame, speaking to Platinum.
At the same time, she subtly retreated. No matter how she looked at it, the situation was extremely unfavorable for her and Silver.
Karen was already strong, not to mention Platinum. Although this girl hadn't become a Sinnoh Champion, she was still a winner of the Lily of the Valley Conference, and her strength was not to be underestimated.
No, or rather, to be a Top Executive of Team Rockets, she must definitely be a Champion-level Trainer.
"Undercover agent?" Platinum was stunned by the words, blinking as she looked at Karen.
"Tsk At a time like this, are you still trying to sow discord, Green"
Karen, however, was completely unconcerned, smiling at Green.
"If you're talking about the Masked Organization, I've already told Mammon about it, you know."
"How could that be?!"
Green was shocked. That's right, the 'undercover agent' she was referring to was Karen's identity as a Masked Organization member.
But Karen had already mentioned it to Mammon? Really? Would that old monster allow it? Probably not, he definitely didn't want his existence exposed.
"It's true, you know. After this great battle, Mammon has already agreed to meet my teacher with me."
Karen naturally tossed her long, wavy hair. She wasn't lying to Green.
She had indeed found an opportunity to tell Mammon about the Masked Organization before the Saffron City battle, because Karen wasn't stupid.
The future of Team Rockets was clear at a glance, and she was indeed comfortable staying in Team Rockets.
Although she didn't know what the Masked Man's ultimate goal was, it was certain that the Masked Man wasn't interested in power.
In that case, the Masked Man had no conflict with Team Rockets, and with Team Rockets' help, wouldn't the Masked Man's goal be easier to achieve?
Then it would be easy to handle.
"…" Green's pretty face fell. This made things even more difficult.
"Hey~ Green, you're very smart, but you're just too smart, and you always like to play little tricks."
Karen looked at Green, not hiding the sarcasm in her words.
"Just like when you were in the organization, you weren't willing to accept the teacher's guidance, and you even brought Silver with you. I understand your reasons for hating the teacher, but don't you even understand how to endure?"
"Even after defecting from the organization, you still stole the teacher's treasures. Originally, if you hadn't stolen those two items, with characters like you and Silver, how would the teacher even care about you?"
Yes, the Masked Man had specifically taught all of them.
However, due to her prejudice against the Masked Man, Green did not accept the Masked Man's teachings, and neither did Silver.
No, calling it prejudice wasn't quite right.
Because the Masked Man had kidnapped them since childhood, causing them to be separated from their families, it wasn't surprising that Green and Silver were unwilling to cooperate, as they hated the Masked Man.
But Karen's taunt was not unfounded. She was different from Will, Green, and Silver; they had voluntarily joined the Masked Organization.
However, in Karen's eyes, the childish behavior of the weak Green and Silver was quite ridiculous.
It was precisely because of their hatred that they needed power even more, wasn't it?
Wasn't enduring and accumulating power the correct choice? Yet they didn't even accept the Masked Man's teachings.
Without strength, how could they talk about avenging themselves against the Masked Man?
"Yes, yes, how much more can you endure? Willingly becoming that person's lapdog."
Her wound poked, Green's eyes clearly changed, and she retorted sarcastically.
"Tsk~ Are you angry? That look is really scary," Karen, however, smiled indifferently.
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to reminisce with an incompetent traitor like you. Hey~ you two must have grown a lot this past year."
Karen gently wiggled her slender fingers, her smile sweeping over the two of them.
"It really must have been hard for you to fight so desperately, to actually reach the Champion level. After all, we grew up together, so it's a good opportunity for me to check your current level~"
"Tch~ How arrogant, Karen."
Green's eyes grew much more serious, and she released a Blastoise.
"Arrogant? Is that what you think?" Karen tapped her temple with a finger, tilted her head slightly, her smile wicked and flamboyant.
"You're the arrogant one, Green~ You wouldn't think that after becoming Champion, you could catch up to me, would you?"
The Key Stone on her fair wrist flashed with dazzling light, and in sync, the Mega Evolution Stone on Houndoom's neck shone brightly.
The light of evolution flashed, and a more ferocious and powerful Mega Houndoom stared at Green and Silver with cold, imposing eyes.
"Don't forget, you two, you never beat me, not even once?"
The malice in Karen's smile grew even thicker.
"If you've forgotten, I'll make sure you remember."
"And~ I really have to thank you two for bringing me free merits."
Green scoffed.
"Times have changed, Karen. Do you think we're still the same as before?"
Green's eyes gradually sharpened. It had come to this; they could only fight.
Running was impossible. Karen was skilled in Dark-type Pokémon, a master of sneak attacks and pursuits.
But it wasn't a big problem. She had secretly pressed the communication for help, and Blue had already run out.
Although that guy was a deserter, he should at least take the request for help seriously, right?
So it didn't matter! They just needed to stall for time.
"Karen, do you need help?"
Platinum blinked, looking at the clashing Karen and Green, a little hesitant whether to join in.
"Mmm hmm~ Of course, I want to have a good time with Green, so I'll leave Silver to you," Karen said with a smile.
Although she didn't think she would lose to Green and Silver, even fighting two against one, Platinum was present after all, so sharing some credit with her was necessary.
And…
Karen glanced at the silent Silver. She knew that Silver was Giovanni's son, which meant…
Silver was Mammon's biological younger brother!
How to put it? Although Karen felt that Mamon was a person who separated public and private matters.
It was still quite delicate, so Karen thought it would be better to leave this 'tricky' guy, Silver, for Platinum to deal with.
"Okay." Platinum nodded, looking at Silver curiously.
Because she also knew that Silver was Mammon's younger brother.
And just then, Silver spoke.
"Where's my brother?" Silver's voice was still cold.
"Mammon? He's on the top floor, but I don't think he'd want to meet at this time…"
Platinum carefully chose her words. She thought Silver wanted to persuade Mamon to abandon this battle as a family member.
But Platinum understood that this was impossible.
"Let me see him." Silver looked up at Platinum.
"I'm not here to be a lobbyist, I want to join Team Rockets!"
???!!!
Instantly, the three people present looked at Silver in astonishment.
Especially Green, who stared at Silver in disbelief.
"Silver, what are you saying?"
Green thought she had misheard.
"Are you serious?" Platinum also asked again uncertainly.
Seriously, this was the battlefield between Team Rockets and the Alliance, and he was saying he wanted to defect now?
"I said, I'm here to join Team Rockets! Let me see my brother."
Silver calmly repeated himself.
"Emmm…"
Platinum was speechless. She glanced at Karen, whose expression was also very strange at the moment, not knowing what to say.
"Alright, then you go up."
Karen thought for a moment. No matter what, Silver was Mammon's younger brother, and even if Silver was lying to them, what then?
Mammon was the boss of Team Rockets, and also the ultimate boss of this battle.
"Sister Green, wait for me here."
Silver left a message for Green and quickly walked towards the elevator.
"…" Green was dumbfounded.
In just that short time, Blue had run away, and Silver had gone up to find Mammon. What was she supposed to do?
Looking at Karen and Platinum opposite her, Green couldn't help but gulp and take a step back.
"Tsk~"
Karen once again wore her signature wicked smile, looking at Green with a grin.
"Um…"
Green raised her hands, took another step back, and said with an awkward smile.
"Can we still reconcile now?"
…
Sector 6.
Boom!
Super Sarneddo was struck by an astonishing golden lightning bolt. Amidst the violent energy explosion, it was heavily sent flying back, crashing into the wall, letting out a painful whimper.
"Gardevoir!"
Diantha's face changed.
Super Sarneddo struggled to stand up, whimpering to Diantha that it was fine.
But was it really fine?
Diantha frowned, looking at the injured and weakened Super Sarneddo.
No, they couldn't win.
Diantha looked at the two young men opposite her. Both of them were very strong, and she was fighting a losing battle alone.
"Damn it! Why haven't reinforcements arrived yet?"
Wallace was also gritting his teeth at this moment.
Steven was unreliable, so he had sent a distress signal to Jenny. officer Jenny earlier.
But now Diantha was already close to defeat, and the reinforcements still hadn't arrived.
"…"
Diantha looked at Wallace speechlessly. If you hadn't been defeated so quickly, why would we be in such a difficult situation?
That's right, initially Diantha was fighting two against one. In the middle, Wallace urgently used Potions on his main Pokémon, then came to assist.
And then…
Then, in a short while, Wallace was defeated again, and Diantha could only fight two against one again.
Diantha was already considering whether to surrender now, which would be a good opportunity to find Mammon.
"Alright! We're going to win!"
Ash was very excited. After all, their opponents were two regional Champions, even if they were former ones.
But personally defeating former regional Champions still made Ash very excited.
Paul was still very calm. He was still thinking about whether Wallace could be used a second time.
For the rational Paul, merits were the most tangible thing.
"Pikachu! Use Thunderbolt…"
Ash didn't think too much, excitedly about to order Pikachu to deliver the final blow to Super Sarneddo. He currently wanted to completely defeat his opponents, but…
"Ash?!!"
A shocked voice suddenly came from the side.
That familiar voice made Ash freeze in place.
Turning his head stiffly, Ash immediately saw the person he least wanted to see right now.
The red-eyed boy, also wearing a baseball cap, had eyes that were usually calm and crimson, but now they were filled with disbelief.
"Ash? Why are you wearing Team Rockets' uniform?!!"
Red was stunned!
Ash was sweating profusely…