"I want to ask you to take care of this child for me for a while."
Lugia's mother's telepathy carried a deep sense of reluctance, but she had still made up her mind.
After all, she really wouldn't have any time to take care of the baby Lugia in the time to come.
And the human in front of her was, at the very least, a human recognized by Kyogre. Furthermore, after spending time together, the mother Lugia's impression of him was fairly good.
Is there actually such a good opportunity?
Damian looked at the baby Lugia with some surprise. Even though it was still young, it was still a member of the Lugia species. Damian was naturally extremely happy to be able to take care of it.
"No problem. Please rest assured. I will definitely guarantee Little White's safety."
Damian made a promise to the mother Lugia.
"Thank you."
Lugia's mother used her psychic powers to make the baby Lugia float over. She affectionately rubbed her head gently against the baby Lugia.
The baby Lugia laughed happily, completely unaware of what was happening.
"This is my feather. If there is a need, Damian, you can contact me through this feather."
Then, the baby Lugia and a feather flashing with a silver glow floated in front of Damian.
"Okay."
Damian caught this special Silver Wing. It likely had the same function as Ho-Oh's Rainbow Wing.
Not only could Damian contact Lugia through the feather, but Lugia could also locate Damian's position through it.
"Next, I am going to find the Leader. Goodbye."
Lugia's mother took one last reluctant look at the baby Lugia and slowly spread her wings to take flight.
"Goodbye," Damian waved to her to say farewell.
Lugia's mother let out a loud, melodious cry. Her massive body circled once in the air before diving into the sea and disappearing.
"She's gone." Satsuki looked at the sea as it gradually calmed. Her feelings were complicated, but more than anything, she felt much more relaxed.
There was a slight difference from what she had expected. When she first asked Damian for help, she was thinking of seeking Ho-Oh's forgiveness.
In the end, it had turned into Lugia, but there was no real difference between the two.
Satsuki looked at Damian. Her eyes were soft and gentle. Damian really was amazing.
Logically speaking, Damian had fulfilled the agreement. From now on, her life belonged to Damian.
But how should she put it? Satsuki didn't regret it. And to be honest, she felt she was actually quite lucky.
Damian was young and capable. His appearance was handsome, and his personality was also very good.
The only problem was his identity—a high-ranking member of Team Rocket. However, as the saying goes, she would follow her man faithfully, no matter who he was. Satsuki had already prepared herself mentally.
"Handsome boy, just as expected of you. You've become a Lugia breeder," said Karen's lazy, mocking voice.
"It's alright. It's a bit different than what I expected."
Damian gently stroked the baby Lugia's head. Those soft, smooth feathers felt absolutely wonderful to the touch.
This indeed differed from what he had anticipated. In fact, he had originally wanted to take both the Lugia mother and child together.
With Kyogre around, Damian felt that it wouldn't be too difficult if he wanted to defeat the mother Lugia.
However, after learning about Shadow Lugia, Damian's thoughts changed.
Compared to a normal Lugia, he really wanted that Shadow Lugia more.
"For now, just act freely. Karen, when you have time, go and get familiar with the locations of Team Rocket's bases. You can just contact Carr for the specifics," Damian said to Karen and Will.
Recently, Team Rocket didn't have any major operations that required Karen to step in. However, Carr likely had many plans on his side.
It just depended on whether Karen herself wanted to participate.
"Alright~" The corners of Karen's lips curled up slightly. That short guy...
"Then we'll be leaving first."
Damian took Caitlin, Satsuki, and the others and left Ogi Isle.
"Karen?"
Watching Damian and the others leave, Will looked toward Karen.
"We'll return to the organization first and give this feather to the Masked Man." Karen held up the baby Lugia's Silver Wing. She didn't know if this feather would work.
If it didn't, it wouldn't matter. Anyway, Damian could contact Lugia. As long as she performed more deeds, Damian definitely wouldn't refuse if she asked him for a Lugia feather.
"Mhm." Will nodded.
"And then we'll go play with that short guy, Carr." A hint of malice curled at the corner of Karen's mouth. She hadn't forgotten how Carr had been foul-mouthed toward her.
And now, she was already a top-level executive. She was Carr's superior.
"Is that okay?" Will frowned slightly. "After all, you've only been in Team Rocket for one day."
Will felt it was too early for Karen to look for trouble with Carr. After all, they had just joined Team Rocket, even though Damian valued Karen quite highly.
"No, no, no. It's been two days, Will." Karen's expression was very relaxed.
"And who said I'm looking for trouble with the short guy? I just want to improve the relationship with my dear colleague."
Karen smiled very wickedly.
Ecruteak City
Damian and the others had returned here, to the mansion Satsuki had prepared for Damian.
"Wuya~"
After entering the house, the baby Lugia looked around curiously. It was clearly very interested in this environment it had never seen before.
Caitlin followed behind the baby Lugia, afraid the child would run off and have an accident.
"Satsuki, my agreement with you can be considered finished. We agreed back then that I only needed to help you see either Ho-Oh or Lugia."
Damian looked at Satsuki and Tamao and spoke with a smile.
"Yes." Satsuki's tone was still just as gentle.
"According to the agreement, I will entrust my life to you from now on, Damian..."
Satsuki had a soft, gentle smile. She was just about to say, "Please take care of me for the rest of my life."
"There's no need for that." Damian shook his head and interrupted Satsuki's words.
"Why? Is there somewhere I have unsatisfied you...?" Satsuki was stunned. Then, she hurriedly asked.
"Not at all. I still like you very much, Satsuki. However... Tamao has already decided to fulfill the promise in your place. Furthermore, she has already paid a part of the reward in advance."
Damian glanced at Tamao. Right now, the third oldest of the five sisters kept her head down, not daring to look at her eldest sister.
"Tamao... you..."
Satsuki looked at Tamao beside her in disbelief. Her eyes were full of shock and a bit of complexity.
She never would have thought that this sister, who was usually the most calm and rational, would actually do such a thing.
And what did Damian mean when he said she had paid part of the reward in advance?
Tamao pursed her lips. She still kept her head down, not daring to meet Satsuki's gaze.
On the other side, Caitlin, relying on her sharp senses, was also paying attention to this side.
Of course, Caitlin actually didn't have a very good impression of these two sisters. After all, they were both "bad women" trying to hook up with Damian.
Seeing them have internal conflict really made Caitlin happy.
"Tamao, why did you do this...?"
Satsuki's tone was hard to describe. She could actually guess Tamao's general thoughts, but she still wanted to ask clearly.
"Because you are always sacrificing yourself for us, Sister."
Tamao was finally no longer silent. She answered calmly in her somewhat magnetic voice.
"Clearly we have already grown up, but you are still the same as before. You take it for granted that as the eldest sister, you should sacrifice yourself for your younger sisters."
Hearing Tamao's words, Satsuki's expression became even more complicated.
"I have already grown up. I have the right to decide my own life. I don't want to accept a freedom that was only exchanged for by my sister's 'sacrifice.' I don't need it."
There was a ripple in Tamao's tone, but it quickly became calm again.
"Besides, I like Damian very much. If I can serve Damian all the time, it would be a very happy thing for me as well."
Is that really so?
Satsuki looked at Tamao. Tamao didn't look directly into Satsuki's eyes. Instead, she looked off to the side.
Satsuki sighed in her heart, but she didn't say much more. She understood this was Tamao's kindness. Tamao had given up the rest of her life so that they could gain "freedom."
But the key point was, along with being moved, Satsuki also had a very strange feeling in her heart.
Because she really didn't feel like she was being wronged at all...
And clearly, she was the one who came first. In the end, Tamao actually came from behind and took the lead?
"I understand. Damian, please treat Tamao well."
Regardless of her thoughts, Satsuki knew that things were already irreversible now. She bowed deeply to Damian and made her request.
"Don't worry. Although I can't give Tamao an official status, I will treat her well." Damian naturally had no objection.
"In addition, there is one more thing. Originally, I was still very hesitant. However, now I can feel relieved to ask you."
Satsuki's tone was still very gentle.
Tamao also looked at her sister. What other request did the eldest sister have for Damian?
"Go ahead." Damian was quite curious.
"The previous deal with you was only one part. Now, Lugia has forgiven us, but there is still no result on Ho-Oh's side."
"Damian, I want to make another agreement with you. I am willing to use the rest of my life as the price to ask you to let us see Ho-Oh."
Satsuki's tone was soft, yet incredibly firm.
Originally, she was thinking of finding an opportunity to ask Damian later. But now, Tamao's sudden "intervention" gave her a better reason.
"!!!" Tamao's eyes widened.
"This... are you serious?" Damian's expression was extremely strange.
"I mean it very seriously." Satsuki's tone was very serious.
"I don't have any objections. After all, I'm the one getting the better end of the deal. However, won't it be a bit inappropriate for you two sisters to serve me together?"
Looking at Satsuki and Tamao, who each had their own different charms, Damian was acting a bit like he was getting a bargain and still being cheeky about it.
Such a top-tier pair of sisters wasn't seen often, and they were biological sisters at that.
Most importantly, the conditions to get them were really not difficult for Damian at all.
Ho-Oh, you really are my lucky star!!
Damian couldn't help but sigh. The Pokedex description of Ho-Oh didn't lie; those who see Ho-Oh really do gain eternal happiness.
Since meeting Ho-Oh, Damian felt that his life was becoming more and more perfect.
This is the value of Ho-Oh!!
It's decided. From now on, I won't secretly call it a Shiny Fearow.
But on the other side...
Damn! Are you really playing the "sisters" card to seduce Damian? Don't you have any shame!!
Caitlin was expressionless.
These two dancers were truly too despicable!
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