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you guess?
guess My ass!!!
Steven was a little nervous and confused at the moment. After all, Mammon had his father's phone, which was really scary.
"Friendly reminder, I'm currently at Devon Company, Steven-sensei."
Mammon spoke leisurely as he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the Rustboro City. As a city that pursues the integration of nature and science, the green plants in Rustboro City are very well done.
The whole city is at his feet, and Mammon is in a very good mood at the moment.
"President Joseph is right next to me."
"Mammon! Calm down. Do you know what you are doing?"
Steven's breath hitched, but he tried his best to calm himself down.
He didn't understand why Mammon went to Devon Company and why he took his father hostage.
"I'm very calm. I came here today mainly to discuss some past personal matters with President Joseph."
Previous private matters?
Steven was stunned when he heard this. Did Mammon have any grudges against his father? That shouldn't be the case. Mammon has never been to Hoenn before, right?
"No matter what happens, I hope you won't hurt my father, Mammon." Steven's tone was very heavy.
"This matter has nothing to do with me. I heard that, Master Steven, you have recruited some people to deal with me?"
Mammon patted the chair, and Joseph Stone stood up tactfully, and Mammon sat down without hesitation.
It is worthy of being President Devon's executive chair, very soft and comfortable.
"…"
Steven didn't look happy. Mammon's words meant that he knew that the Hoenn League had invited other champions?
This doesn't make sense. How did Mammon know this? Was there an insider? Or has the Rockets infiltrated the league?
Steven thought quickly, is it the Kanto Alliance? Team Rocket had just arrived in Hoenn, so it was impossible for them to plant spies within the alliance.
"I really didn't expect that, Master Steven, are you guys under so much pressure? You're actually borrowing trainers from other regional leagues."
Mammon's smiling voice sounded very relaxed, and he didn't seem to feel any pressure at all.
"Mammon, if you are willing to surrender now, I can plead for you with the Alliance."
Since Mammon already knew about it, Steven simply spoke directly.
"Oh?" Mammon raised the corners of his lips slightly.
"Do you think you can fight Team Rocket just by gathering a few trainers? Mr. Steven, you really look down on us."
Mammon's voice sounded mocking and sarcastic.
"Stop bragging, Mammon. Do you really think you are invincible?"
Master Wallace's angry voice came over. Obviously, Master Wallace was right next to Steven.
"Otherwise, why would you take Uncle Joseph as a hostage?"
"Ha~ So that's what you think? In that case, I'll be waiting for you all at Devon Company. You better prepare well, after all, President Joseph is in my hands now."
Mammon chuckled and hung up the phone.
"What on earth do you want to do?"
Joseph Stone was completely confused. Weren't these three people here to cause trouble for him?
Why is he suddenly involved with Steven again? And...Team Rocket?
Joseph Stone keenly noticed the key point in Mammon's previous words. Isn't Team Rocket an evil organization in Kanto?
"Don't panic, President Joseph, since Zinna has spoken, we will not hurt you." Mammon said calmly.
"But you are now a prisoner of our Team Rocket, so we can't just sit there and do nothing."
Mammon thought about it and realized that he had kidnapped the president of Devon Company.
Joseph Stone: "..."
"Dewen Company is such a large enterprise, it shouldn't be a problem for them to invest some money in our organization, right?"
"...No problem." Joseph Stone was silent for a moment. It was the first time he encountered a robber who was so polite.
But if it was just money, it wouldn't be a big deal to him.
"Then please, President Joseph, deposit the funds into this account. As for the amount..."
"Is 10 billion okay?"
"Tsk~ As expected of President Joseph, so generous." Mammon clicked his tongue.
"I know that my sins cannot be repaid. These funds are my personal compensation to you, young lady. You can rest assured about this." Joseph Stone looked at Zinna and sighed.
"Heh..." Zinna sneered, with no emotion in her heart.
"I don't need these things, Joseph Stone. If you really feel guilty about my sister, give me the list of people who participated in the incident."
"...I understand." Joseph Stone was silent for a long time before nodding.
After making a phone call to transfer funds, Joseph Stone took out a file bag from the bottom of the desk, which contained the list of participants in the "Rayquaza Capture Plan" that year.
"If possible, I hope you can leave now. When Steven and the others arrive, I will tell them that you did nothing." Joseph Stone said in a low voice.
"I don't know how strong you are, but you are definitely no match for the Hoenn Alliance."
"President Joseph is underestimating us. Compared to this, you can let everyone in the company go home."
Mammon crossed his legs and flipped through a document about '∞ energy' with great interest.
'∞ Energy' is a special energy converted from the life energy of Pokémon, also known as living energy.
This is also the main technique of Joseph Stone.
The first operation of life energy was actually three thousand years ago. Three thousand years ago in the Kalos region, the "ultimate weapon" built by AZ was powered by the life energy of Pokémon.
What did AZ do with it? He resurrected the dead flower stem and caused it to mutate into the Eternal Flower.
And because of the light of the 'ultimate weapon', AZ and the Eternal Flower gained eternal life.
Later, out of hatred, AZ turned the 'ultimate weapon' into a weapon, destroying both sides of the war.
It is worth mentioning that in the game, Dr. Sycamore of Kalos believes that when the final weapon was launched three thousand years ago, the life energy of Xerneas (Yveltal) spread to the entire Kalos region, causing some special stones such as Evolution Stones to become Mega Evolution Stones.
The main reason why the "Rayquaza Capture Plan" was successful was actually the "∞ Energy" device provided by Joseph Stone.
Devon Company originally used a device called "Flower" that was similar in appearance and principle to the final weapon to restrict Rayquaza, which led to Aster's death in battle.
Otherwise, with Rayquaza's strength, even if this individual Rayquaza wasn't strong, it was still a member of the Rayquaza clan after all. How could it fail to break through and let its own successor die in battle?
"Giving this to Dr. Fuji should give him a lot of inspiration."
Mammon thought that although he didn't know whether Dr. Sycamore's idea was correct, if the birth of the super evolution stone was really related to life energy, then this information about "∞ energy" would be very helpful to Dr. Fuji.
As for whether this is Joseph Stone's personal technological property? It's hilarious. Joseph Stone is now a prisoner, and we still need to consider his opinions?
It was Mammon's mercy that he didn't tie him up and throw him into a corner.
"I understand." Joseph Stone silently called his secretary and asked him to inform everyone that the entire company would be on holiday and overtime was not allowed.
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Ever Grande City Alliance Building.
"Mammon, what do you want to do?"
Steven was in a heavy mood, after all, his father was in Mammon's hands now!
Although Mammon's father is on his side, does that make it the same?
Steven was very anxious and immediately called Cynthia and others to start the meeting again.
"Mammon appeared and he is now in Rustboro City." Steven's first words stunned Cynthia Giovanni and others.
"I'm not sure if there was a trap, but Mammon held my father hostage in the Devon company building."
Steven said in a deep voice.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's rush over and rescue them now."
Nemona immediately expressed her opinion. Since the other party's position had been determined, there was nothing to hesitate about.
"Mammon, has he fallen to this point..." Giovanni's expression froze.
"Champion Steven, is the news confirmed?" Cynthia frowned slightly.
"Sure, Mammon called me with my father's phone number, and he said he's at Devon Company right now."
Steven said in a deep voice.
"Huh? Why would he take the initiative to tell us the location?" Nemona was surprised when she heard this. Isn't this right?
"Yes, this is very suspicious. Mammon is not such a careless person. He has always been smart and purposeful." Giovanni said in a low voice.
"Whatever his plan is, I can't leave my father alone, so I have to go this time."
Steven looked serious.
Upon hearing this, Giovanni and the other two did not say much. They could fully understand Steven's urgent feelings as a child.
And after all, they originally came here to help deal with Team Rocket, and now that Team Rocket has appeared, are they not going because they are worried that the other side has some conspiracy?
Impossible.
"But according to President Ross, the Champion Leon is already on his way to Hoenn."
Jenny received the command and reminded.
"It's too late. We have to set off for Rustboro City now. Miss Jenny, please arrange the evacuation of people near the Devon Company in Rustboro City." Steven said in a deep voice.
Although their power would naturally be stronger with Leon present, it would still take Leon several hours to reach Hoenn by plane.
Steven can't wait any longer.
"Okay." Jenny nodded and contacted immediately.
"Then let's go too."
Steven walked out of the meeting room in a swift and decisive manner, and one could see the urgency in his heart.
Finally we can play with Team Rocket!
Nemona immediately stood up and followed, still quite excited in her heart, to fight against the evil organization Team Rocket!
"Mammon! You're done!"
Wallace was in high spirits at the moment. When he thought about them defeating Mammon and handcuffing him, Wallace became excited!
Although Champion Leon probably won't be able to arrive in time, it doesn't matter!
They have so many championship-level players, and if they play against the Rockets with only three championship-level players, wouldn't that still be chaos?
You will definitely win!