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"Ah, so relaxing."
In Snowpoint City, at a hot spring resort, Rosa was soaking in the hot spring, wearing a bathrobe, feeling as if her whole body was melting.
So comfortable~!
"Who was the genius who thought of soaking in hot springs in this kind of weather? It's so amazing~"
Rosa tilted her head back, looking at the snowflakes slowly falling from the sky, and couldn't help but exclaim.
That's right, Snowpoint City is winter all year round because of its unique geographical location.
The snow from Mt. Coronet falls all year, causing Snowpoint City to always be covered in a layer of silver frost.
This is similar to Viridian City, where flowers bloom and grass is green all year round, though Viridian City is a bit more mystical; it's said to be due to Viridian Forest.
"Indeed, I feel my whole body and mind have relaxed so much."
Elesa strongly agreed, looking at Rosa's flushed little face, not daring to let her gaze drop lower.
Because Rosa's chest truly made her envious and jealous.
How could a sixteen-year-old girl develop so well?
Hilda silently enjoyed it without speaking.
"The remaining members of the Hunter Organization here have been dealt with. Where are we going tomorrow?" Rosa asked after soaking for a while.
The main reason they came to Snowpoint City was because there happened to be a group of Hunter Organization remnants nearby.
"Let's check the missions."
"Sigh~ Time really flies so fast. I've had so much fun these past few days."
Rosa stretched, her curves subtly visible beneath her damp bathrobe, truly enchanting.
Since the company was reimbursing her, Rosa had a blast these past few days.
Especially since it was her first time in the Sinnoh region, everything here felt new to her.
"Mm-hmm~ We're going back to Unova in two days, you know." Elesa showed a faint smile.
"Huh? That fast?" Rosa was startled.
"It's already the fourth day, Rosa." Hilda rolled her eyes cutely.
"Darn it! I haven't even managed to hook up with Mammon yet! And I still don't have enough points." Rosa was very unwilling.
Hilda: "…"
Elesa couldn't help but laugh.
"There's nothing we can do about the points, after all, those few people are competing with us." Hilda was also helpless.
"Those students are really shameless, and there's Platinum and Shinji. They're locals, why are they competing with us outsiders?"
Rosa complained indignantly.
She just wanted to say, locals are really rude.
"Is there a possibility that they, as locals, would think we outsiders are rude?" Hilda stared at Rosa, dumbfounded.
Speaking of which, the local missions in Sinnoh should normally be handled by Platinum and them.
They, coming from Unova, are actually the ones 'stealing business', aren't they?
"So what? The missions are issued by the company, and it's fine if we can accept them, isn't it?!"
Rosa said self-righteously.
"The company itself is fully searching for Team Galactic's headquarters. If they can find it, there will definitely be a large wave of merits."
Elesa picked up her phone and checked the app.
But upon seeing it, Elesa was delighted.
"Rosa, Hilda! There's a large-scale mission!"
"Really? Is this true?"
"Where's my phone?"
Rosa and Hilda quickly picked up their phones as well.
"Large-scale Mission: Micina Great Mountain."
Rosa was overjoyed. It really was a large-scale mission, and large-scale missions were good!
Her Tornadus was only short of over thirty thousand merits. If she was lucky this time, she might even gather enough points!
"Mission Objective: Team Galactic boss Cyrus, Champion."
A Champion-level opponent, this difficulty is not small.
Hilda pondered, but undoubtedly, if this mission could be completed, especially if Cyrus was captured, the merits would definitely be very substantial.
But taking down Cyrus would certainly be very difficult; this guy is the overall boss of Team Galactic.
And he is also a Champion-level Trainer.
"Hilda! We must seize this opportunity!"
Rosa, however, was full of drive, her bright, deer-like eyes seemingly burning with fire.
"Don't be careless, Rosa. Cyrus will definitely be difficult to deal with. If you encounter him during the mission, you should still avoid his sharp edge when necessary."
Elesa reminded her, meaning she didn't want Rosa to be so reckless, just charging at Cyrus and then getting beaten back.
"Huh? Me, avoid his sharp edge?"
Rosa, however, was very disdainful.
"He's just the leader of a mere Evil Organization. This girl is the future United Champion!"
Rosa always believed she was super brave!
Besides, when the mission starts, Drayton and those other students, along with Platinum and the others, will definitely be there.
Let them go first and test Cyrus's true strength.
...
Time flew by in a flash, and a day passed.
At the foot of Micina Great Mountain, a large number of Team Galactic members, dressed in silver and black uniforms, gathered.
"Boss."
Commander Mars, with short fiery red hair and wearing a dress similar to a Lolita gown, came before Cyrus and bowed.
"The teams are all assembled, awaiting your command."
"Hmm."
Cyrus nodded, slightly tilting his head to look upwards.
"This is it. The Michina are up there. Let's go."
"Yes."
Cyrus led the way upwards.
Commander Mars brought a team of Superiors to follow behind, while more people guarded the foot of the mountain to prevent anyone from disturbing them.
"Should we make our move now?"
"Not yet, wait for news from above."
"Exactly, exactly. Otherwise, we'll alert the enemy. We'll go up once they start fighting up there."
Not far away, Lacey and Crispin, holding binoculars, discussed. That's right, they had already set up an ambush.
At the summit, in front of the Michina.
"This is the place."
Cyrus stood in front of the ancient temple ruins, his hands clasped behind his back.
"Who are you?"
Sheena and Kevin were just outside the door and were startled when they saw Cyrus and his group.
"Cyrus, my name is Cyrus."
Cyrus took two steps forward and said calmly.
"You two are the guardians of this ruin, aren't you? I heard you guard Arceus's life jewel. Could you please hand it over to me?"
"No! The life jewel is the most important treasure; it cannot be given to outsiders." Sheena shook her head, refusing.
"Is that so? Meaningless struggle." Cyrus's voice remained without fluctuation.
"Girl, do you truly know what the most important thing that shines with light is?"
Cyrus's eyes were fixed on Sheena, the guardian of the ruins.
"Just like your weakness, ugly, ignorant, and completely unaware of yourselves, you who possess the flaw of 'heart' are too foolish."
"What did you say?"
Kevin glared at Cyrus, enraged. This guy! He was too arrogant.
"I don't want to say it a second time."
Cyrus said flatly, opening a Poké Ball, and a Houndoom appeared in front of him.
The ferocious Houndoom glared fiercely at Sheena and Kevin.
"Hand over the life jewel, or else I will deal with you first, then find it myself."
Cyrus threatened expressionlessly.
"Tsk~ Cyrus, you naturally evil man, you truly are vicious."
A clicking male voice slowly drifted over.
Cyrus's brow instantly furrowed, and a wave of unpleasant emotion immediately rose in his heart.
Yes, he was not truly without emotion; he just thought he had discarded all emotions.
But hearing the phrase 'naturally evil Cyrus,' he was still a bit annoyed.
He was a person striving for a perfect world; he would become the savior! He would become a god!
And yet someone called him 'naturally evil'?
Cyrus turned his head, only to see a young man in black slowly approaching, and behind the young man, a Psychic lady with incredibly beautiful golden long hair slowly followed.
This person… looks a bit familiar.
Cyrus frowned slightly. To be honest, he really felt this young man looked familiar; he must have seen him somewhere before.
Wait!
"You're Mammon of Team Rockets?"
Cyrus finally remembered. Isn't this guy Mammon of Team Rockets?
At the beginning of the year, Sird had even sent Mammon's information to Cyrus.
Then Cyrus's expression became even worse.
Damn it, you, a member of Team Rockets, actually have the nerve to call me a 'naturally evil man'?
Have you no shame?