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Ultra Megalopolis.
Here, it was still dim and lightless, darkness enveloped everywhere, the entire world was dead silent, seeing not even a glimmer of future.
The only city, merely 'survived' by relying on that tiny bit of light from the Ultra Megalopolis Tower.
"Can anyone truly survive in a world like this?"
In the sky outside the city, Reshiram flapped its wings, flying, as Lillie pursed her lips, gazing at the bottomless darkness in the distance.
Without light, there is no life.
Without light, there is no future.
Does this world truly still have hope? Can anyone truly survive in such an environment?
Beside Reshiram, Necrozma floated silently, looking at the Ultra Megalopolis Tower, its mind now now incredibly complex.
When it broke free from the seal earlier, it was in agony and went mad due to the lack of light, only instinctively searching for light, completely unable to pay attention to its surroundings.
So it truly didn't know that this world had actually become like this.
"Yes~ how could people survive in such a world? So those foolish ancients were truly short-sighted; the entire world has been punished because of their sins."
Mammon chuckled lightly; the actions of the Ultra Megalopolis ancients in stealing Necrozma's light were completely like killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.
They personally strangled the future of this world.
Unfortunately, this despairing future was for their descendants to experience.
Just like the Ultra Recon Squad, although they did survive, their skin was a sickly pale due to years of not being exposed to sunlight, completely different from normal people.
"How about it? Necrozma, what do you think?"
Mammon didn't bother to discuss further and looked at Necrozma.
"This is their last city; with a mere wave of your hand, you can make this city disappear and collapse, and their last foundation will be completely severed."
Mammon slowly said to Necrozma.
Necrozma did not answer, its colorful parts still staring intently at the dimly glowing Ultra Megalopolis Tower.
This tower was built by the ancients of Ultra Megalopolis to suppress and seal it when it went mad.
And it had been sealed inside ever since, until now.
Thinking of those distant memories, Necrozma's aura once again became violent; a giant claw slowly lifted, aimed at the city.
Specks of golden light continuously flickered and condensed, Photon Geyser!
If it wished, Photon Geyser could be shot at the tall tower at any moment, taking away that last bit of 'light' from these people.
But... what would be the real meaning of that?
The golden light gradually shrunk and dimmed; Necrozma looked at the black, desolate city below, realizing that, in fact, time had already proven to be the best punishment for them.
To gradually become extinct in despair in this already dead world.
Necrozma's figure gradually moved backward, and a net-like Ultra Hole opened; Necrozma entered it and disappeared.
Undoubtedly, Necrozma's choice was self-evident.
"Humans, ah~"
Mammon took one last look at the Ultra Megalopolis city and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile; Reshiram also entered the Ultra Hole and disappeared.
In the endless darkness, does this solitary city still have a future?
…
Alola, at this moment, a ray of sunlight pierced through the darkness, bringing the dawn of light.
It was still afternoon; although Necrozma had absorbed all the light from Alola, as long as Necrozma didn't continue to absorb it, the sunlight would return very quickly.
"I caught it, Necrozma."
On the Aether Paradise artificial island, Mammon gently spun the Poké Ball in his hand, a slow smile curving his lips.
Inside it was Necrozma.
Perhaps it was because taking it to see the 'misery' of the Ultra Megalopolis made Necrozma let go of its resentment, as Necrozma did not resist much.
Under Mammon's 'direct' offensive, Necrozma quickly agreed and entered Mammon's Poké Ball.
"That's great, Mammon, this Pokémon is super strong."
Lillie was very happy for Mammon; although she wasn't a Trainer, she still had an intuitive sense of its power.
How weak could a Pokémon that plunged the entire Alola region into darkness be?
Not to mention how Lunala had reacted to Necrozma earlier, like a mouse seeing a cat.
"Hmm, let's go, we'll continue to explore."
"Mm-hmm~"
This sudden 'darkness' also became one of Alola's unsolved mysteries, but that had nothing to do with Mammon.
Half a month quickly passed.
The regional tournaments in various regions had basically started one after another, and Alola's Manalo Conference also officially began.
The Manalo Conference was a competition held in the Manalo Stadium, which was fully funded and built by Lusamine.
It was a stadium specifically prepared for the Alola Tournament.
The Manalo Stadium was built on an island near Aether Paradise, so getting there was relatively convenient.
When the three of them, Mammon, Lillie, and Caitlin, arrived on the island via Reshiram, their luck was pretty good; they happened to run into an old acquaintance.
"Yo yo yo~ Isn't this Professor Kukui? What a coincidence."
Mammon showed a big smile and waved at Kukui to greet him.
"Mammon?!"
Kukui's mood was originally very good; it was the day of Alola's first regional tournament.
Then he heard that 'familiar' voice.
Kukui turned his head and saw that it was indeed Mammon, and Caitlin was still following him.
Kukui's face immediately fell.
"Long time no see, Professor Kukui, I've missed you so much."
Mammon's smiling attitude was very friendly.
"It has indeed been a long time, ha ha ha…"
You don't hit a smiling person; Kukui forced out a smile.
Regarding Mammon, Kukui's feelings were actually quite complex.
After all, back then, to avoid going to war with Team Rockets, he chose to coexist with Team Rockets, and facts proved that it was indeed the correct choice.
He also didn't regret it as Olivia had said he would.
And now, under Mammon's leadership, Team Rockets' reputation had improved, and it was no longer an Evil Organization.
How to put it? It was very subtle.
Because of Team Rockets' Alpaca Entertainment City, their Alola region even attracted many tourists.
"Why would you come to Alola?"
Quickly adjusting his mindset, Kukui couldn't help but ask Mammon with confusion.
It was already the end of the year; shouldn't Mammon be returning to the Kanto region?
"Because my girlfriend is participating in the Manalo Conference, of course I have to come and cheer her on in person."
Mammon's lips slowly curved into a smile as he spoke to Kukui.
Behind Mammon, Caitlin and Platinum, the two women, also felt restless.
For Caitlin, Mammon's official girlfriend was truly someone she had been thinking about constantly.
This time, she absolutely had to get to know her well!
And Platinum was much the same; because of her destined future with Mammon, she naturally had to consider Mammon's girlfriend's feelings. If Mammon's girlfriend didn't like her, Platinum would have to think carefully about what to do.
"Your girlfriend?" Kukui was stunned, Mammon's girlfriend was participating in the Manalo Conference?
A girl who could become Mammon's girlfriend would probably not be simple.
Kukui thought so, and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart, no way... right?
"That's right, I'll introduce her to you, Professor Kukui, later."
Mammon's smile was like a fox's, incredibly cunning.
"I have other things to attend to later. Speaking of which, Mammon, there's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you."
"What's our relationship? Professor Kukui, just speak your mind."
Are we really that close?
Kukui couldn't help but complain about Mammon's overly familiar attitude.
"Didn't you catch Tapu Fini before? Now there's a good kid on Poni Island, but Tapu Fini was taken by you, you understand, right?"
"I understand."
Mammon nodded.
"So I'd like to ask you to let Tapu Fini return to Poni Island for a visit, to see if the child Hapu is suitable to become the Island Queen."
Kukui was helpless; he never thought that one day they in the Alola region would have to ask an outsider to choose an Island King.
Most importantly, now, among the four Alola islands, the Island Guardian Deity of three islands had been caught...
Even Tapu Koko ran off with Selene!
Only Tapu Bulu was left; they couldn't possibly make Tapu Bulu run back and forth between the four islands, could they?
"Professor Kukui, I really have to say a few words to you."
Mammon released Tapu Fini. As soon as Tapu Fini came out, under Kukui's strange gaze, she very naturally reached into Mammon's bag, took out a bottle of juice, inserted a straw, and started drinking it with a cool expression.
"?" Kukui was very confused.
"Of course I can help with this, but when Caitlin and I aren't around, you need to learn to be flexible."
"What do you mean?"
"If Tapu Fini isn't here, you can totally have Tapu Bulu go to Poni Island first to pick an Island King, since they're all Island Guardian Deities anyway."
Mammon said it as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Qiqi~"
Tapu Fini nodded in strong agreement. That's right, she didn't mind Tapu Bulu taking over her job at all.
"See, Fini also agreed."
"No, Tapu Bulu is the Island Guardian Deity of Ula'ula Island…"
Kukui was speechless.
"It's not a matter of taking over duties; the people of Poni Island don't recognize Tapu Bulu."
Each of the four islands has its own Island Guardian Deity, and it's not like an Island Guardian Deity can replace another island's, the islanders wouldn't recognize it.
"Then Fini, when you go back this time, please tell the people of Poni Island that in the future, if they have anything, they can ask Tapu Bulu to temporarily take over, including the matter of choosing the Island King."
Mammon said to Tapu Fini under Kukui's hesitant expression.
"Qi~!"
Tapu Fini nodded, then turned and flew to the seaside, thinking for a moment based on memory, she was a little lost... Never mind, she'd just pick a random spot and go.
"This way, Professor Kukui, you can rest assured. Even if we're not here in the future, you can still ask Tapu Bulu to solve various matters."
Mammon said to Kukui with a smile. Isn't everyone happy now?
"Although Tapu Bulu might have a bit more to do, I'm sure it won't mind helping its companions."
"Heh heh heh…"
Kukui chuckled dryly; what else could he say to that? Whatever makes you happy.
"Since the matter is resolved, I'll go take care of other things now."
Kukui no longer wanted to continue talking with Mammon; he was truly a bit on edge.
And just then.
"Darling~!"
A clear, surprised female voice suddenly came, and then a girl wearing a flower straw hat quickly ran over and threw herself into Mammon's arms.
"Slow down, slow down, what if you fall?"
Mammon quickly embraced the girl and said to her crossly.
"Hehe~ I knew you'd catch me, that's why I did it."
The girl smiled very happily, looking up at her lover with a pretty little face.
Then, the girl, completely disregarding outsiders, gave Mammon a big kiss on the cheek.
"Mwah! Baby I missed you so much~"
Her sweet, delicate voice was incredibly sweet.
Is this Mr. Mammon's girlfriend?
Platinum looked at the girl in the straw hat, blinking her eyes, feeling... very enthusiastic and bold.
Caitlin's face wasn't very good; she felt like this woman was asserting her dominance in front of them!
As for Kukui…
Kukui was struck by lightning, Selene?!!