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"Stand up first and let me think about it."
Mammon looked up and down at May and Zuki. How could such a woman stand in front of him and say something like "I can do anything".
To be honest, Mammon had the wrong idea.
But he is not a person without bottom line. There is nothing wrong with making a deal, but at least he has to ensure that the transaction can be carried out perfectly.
"yes."
May straightened up nervously, and Zuki looked at Mammon nervously.
"I'm going to ask you a few questions, and you answer them truthfully." Mammon took the transparent bell from May's hand.
It looks like an old golden bell, ancient and mysterious, and strangely enough, it doesn't make any sound when Mammon plays with it.
Only by shaking it gently with the correct posture will it make a crisp and pleasant bell sound.
Ho-Oh's transparent bell and Lugia's Sea God bell (sea bell) are both special items in the game.
The effects of these two bells are similar to those of Rainbow Feathers and Silver Feathers, both of which are used to summon Ho-Oh and Lugia.
"Please ask." May pursed her red lips, her expression very solemn.
"Don't be so nervous, it's just two simple questions. First, where did you get these two bells?"
Mammon asked the two of May curiously.
This is also one of the unsolved mysteries in the game. In the game, the five Ecruteak sisters in Ecruteak City are very special characters.
When the protagonist defeats them, they will give him a transparent bell (Sea God Bell). When the protagonist goes to the top of the bell tower and the depths of the Whirlpool Island, they will also dance the Dance of Inheritance to help the protagonist summon the Ho-Oh (Lugia).
The significance of this role is actually similar to the inheritor of the Meteor People in the Hoenn region, because the inheritor can also summon Rayquaza through prayers.
But unlike the Inheritors, the origins of the Meteor People were fully explained, but this was not the case for these five sisters.
"It has been passed down from generation to generation." May's tone was very sad.
"Seven hundred years ago, the Bell Tower and the Bell Tower were completed, attracting Ho-Oh and Lugia to inhabit them. At that time, our ancestors were favored by Ho-Oh and his lords, and were gifted with the Transparent Bell and the Sea God Bell."
Zuki continued to introduce in a cold voice.
"Similar to the positioning of a priestess and a priestess?" Mammon thought thoughtfully.
"Yes, at that time, all the sacrificial activities in Ecruteak City were in the charge of our ancestors." May sighed softly.
"But five hundred and fifty years later, people's reverence for Ho-oh-sama and Lugia-sama gradually diminished, until that day, lightning struck the Bell Tower from the sky."
"The Bell Tower was set on fire. That night, people finally left us, disappointed in Lord Ho-Oh and Lord Lugia."
"Until now, he has never come back."
Zuki's voice was very gloomy.
"You have brought this upon yourselves. If you disrespect the gods, they will abandon you."
Zinna bit her apple and replied with disdain.
This situation will never happen to the people of Meteor who have a devout faith in Rayquaza.
Isn't it funny?
The Bell Tower is the habitat of Lugia. When a fire broke out in the Bell Tower, no one in the entire Ecruteak City wanted to put out the fire, but let the Bell Tower burn down.
If it hadn't been for a sudden heavy rain, there wouldn't even be any remains of the Bell Tower.
And to be honest, this heavy rain might have been caused by Lugia's extreme disappointment.
If a fire broke out in the Sky Pillar and the Buried Tower, Zinna believed that her people would definitely rush forward to put out the flames without hesitation. This was the difference.
"Yes, this was the mistake of our ancestors. We have understood our mistakes and we want to do our best to earn the forgiveness of the great Ho-Oh, Lord Lugia, and ask them to trust us again."
May said softly.
"If you want Ho-Oh and Lugia to return to Ecruteak City, I advise you to give up as soon as possible. It's impossible."
Mammon shook his head. It was absolutely impossible for Ho-Oh and Lugia to return to Ecruteak City to live.
Lugia was extremely disappointed with Ecruteak City because of the fire, and Ho-Oh was also extremely disappointed because he witnessed everything that happened and the attitude of the people in Ecruteak City towards the reborn Suicune and others.
These two legendary Pokémon will never return to Vermillion City.
That kind of disappointment that comes from the heart cannot be easily eliminated.
"We don't pray for them to come back, we just want to ask for their forgiveness." May shook her head.
"Our ancestors have always been in agony and regret over this incident. They lived their entire lives with the self-blame of their passing and died in depression."
Zuki's voice was low, so generation after generation, their goal was only to gain the forgiveness of Ho-Oh and Lugia.
"I see." Mammon understood.
"Sir, if you can contact the Ho-Oh, please convey our apologies to him, okay?"
May looked at Mammon expectantly. She had been waiting for someone who could contact Ho-Oh and Lugia.
This is also the reason why the five sisters often go out.
"As long as you are willing to help us, we can promise you anything."
"Really anything?"
Mammon raised the corner of his mouth slightly and looked at May with a smile.
Noticing the evil look in Mammon's eyes and the corner of his mouth, May immediately understood what Mammon meant.
Pursing her lips, May revealed a determined look.
"Yes, whatever you want, even if it means serving you for the rest of my life, I am willing to do it."
May stopped Zuki who was about to speak and said to Mammon seriously.
This matter has really "tortured" them for too long. What their ancestors passed down was not only history, but also the "shackles" contained in history.
Since childhood, their elders have been instilling this guilt in them, causing them to live in this "shackle" today.
May not only wants to be "free" herself, but as the eldest sister, she also wants to free her four younger sisters, rather than living in the "shadow of history" like their ancestors because of this shackle.
Zuki looked at May who had made up her mind, and her eyes couldn't help but dim.
"What an outstanding awareness! I have a new respect for you."
Mammon couldn't help but applaud May and praised her.
"But I can't guarantee that. Ultimately, what you want is the forgiveness of the Ho-Oh and the others, but that's just what you think."
"The Ho-Ohs may have already stopped caring about this matter. Of course, I understand your thoughts. All you want is to pray for peace of mind."
Seeing that May wanted to say something, Mammon changed the subject.
"I can find a way for you to see Ho-Oh and Lugia, but whether you can gain that peace of mind is up to you."
Mammon thought for a moment and said this to May.
"Thank you! Thank you very much! That's enough!"
May was very excited and quickly made tea for Mammon and the others.
After so many years, there was finally hope. For May and the others, this was already a ray of hope.
"As for the timeframe, I can't confirm it at the moment, but I can assure you it will definitely be within a year. Of course, if it's fast, it might only take a few days."
Mammon took a sip of the tea and it was very fragrant. It was obvious that these sisters were very good at making tea.
If he wanted, he could use Ho-Oh's feathers to summon Ho-Oh now.
But Mammon is not a person who controls the big head with a small head. The five Ecruteak sisters are indeed rare beauties, but their value is obviously not commensurate with the consumption of the help of the Ho-Oh.
Mammon isn't that stupid.
"Remember what you said. When this is over, you will be mine for life."
Mammon was not polite at all and stared at May with a grin.
He didn't feel any guilt about repaying a favor. This was a fair deal, and that's what May said herself, right?
As long as he helps her, she will serve Mammon for the rest of her life.
"Yes, as long as you fulfill this promise, I will give my life to you."
May's tone was very gentle, she felt that this was a good deal.
Catlin frowned slightly, and looked at May with a hidden gaze. Although, emotionally she still admired this woman's awareness. After all, she was using her life's happiness to seek a future for her sisters.
But the key point is... the one she is going to serve is Mammon!
Catlin felt that May was just looking for trouble. What era was this? Was there still this kind of drama where "I have nothing to repay my benefactor with, so I can only serve him like a slave"?
Damn, idiot! This ancient architectural style of Ecruteak City is a feature, but it's not meant for you to revive this kind of 'giving your body to someone' thing, you idiot!
Catlin was helpless. May was such a beautiful, talented and graceful dancer. Who knew how long Mammon would be "fascinated" by her?
Forget it, let's just let Mammon get used to this style, so that he won't be dazzled by this style of bitches after marriage.
Catlin could only comfort herself in this way.
Left the private room.
"Big sister..."
Zuki bit her lips lightly, looking at May with extremely complicated eyes and an equally complicated tone.
"Actually, you don't have to do this. If my second sister and younger sister knew, they wouldn't agree."
"Third sister, it's been too long." May sighed.
"Anyway, this is an opportunity, and... "
May turned around and faced Zuki, gently brushed her sister's face with her palm, and smiled.
"Don't you think Mr. Mammon is very handsome? To be chosen by Lord Ho-Oh, he must be very outstanding. I think I would be very lucky if I could spend my life with such a man."
"…"
Zuki remained silent. She knew that what May said made sense, but the key point was, this was not love, right?
We rested for a while at the Ecruteak Dance Hall, and May and Zuki took very good care of us.
There were too many girls in the dance hall, which was very inconvenient, so they prepared an empty room for Mammon and his friends.
At 4:30 in the afternoon, Mammon and Catlin took a leisurely walk after dinner.
However, as they walked, the two of them finally arrived outside the burnt tower.
After thinking about it, Mammon decided to go in and take a look. After all, this was where Lugia once lived.
But just as he reached the door of the Burnt Tower, the sound of fighting reached his ears.
Mammon and Catlin stepped in, but when they saw the two sides fighting clearly, Mammon couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.
One of them was wearing a red long-sleeved top, black cropped pants, a hat, and a bunch of bangs on his forehead.
It's Gold!
The one fighting against Gold was a young man with a rather gloomy face, striking red hair, and wearing a slim-fitting top and purple trousers.
"Alaaa~ Look who I see."
Mammon grinned widely, looking at the red-haired boy, feeling quite emotional for a moment.
Silver!
His biological brother!
At this moment, the battle between Silver and Gold was coming to an end. With a stream of water from the powerful crocodile's tail hitting Infernape, Infernape finally lost its ability to fight.
"Damn it! It was just that close!"
Seeing his ace fall, Gold couldn't help but feel very unwilling.
"Huh! Just a little bit off? You have no self-awareness at all."
Silver sneered, retracted the powerful crocodile, said something sarcastic, put one hand in his pocket, turned around and prepared to leave.
"You guy! Tell me clearly, what do you mean?" Gold trotted forward, he was very angry.
"I don't talk to weak people who have no strength. They are really an eyesore." Silver's tone was still cold.
"Damn it! Why are you so arrogant? You're a Pokémon thief!" Gold was so angry that he wanted to stomp his feet. He found that this red-haired guy was really foul-mouthed!
And what is he so arrogant about? He even stole the Pokémon from the Elm Institute!
"So what?" Silver gave Gold, the 'tail-chaser', a cold look.
"As long as I can become stronger, no matter what means are used." Silver's eyes were gloomy. Yes, this was what he was thinking now.
Become stronger by any means necessary!
"That's not true!" Gold felt that this person was really mentally ill. What kind of values did he have?
"Hmph." Silver was too lazy to say anything more to this guy, so he turned around and prepared to leave.
He still needs to continue to gain experience and become stronger! And he also needs to find Sister Green.
But when he turned around, Silver found two people standing at the door of the burnt tower.
and...
Silver frowned and stared at the black-haired boy, his eyes gradually becoming a little dazed.
Why... does it look familiar? There's also an inexplicable sense of familiarity and excitement.
Do I know him? But I clearly have no memory of him. No, it seems that I do know him.
"It's been a long time...long time since we last met, Silver."
Mammon walked forward slowly, looking at the red-haired boy with a gentle and kind smile.
"My dear brother~"