Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 18 My Rockets team has gained another powerful member!

Gladion is the son of Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation, but he appears before the start of the game's story.

Gladion had already escaped from Aether Paradise with the attribute Void, while Lillie escaped with Nebula.

It can be said that the relationship between Lusamine and Gladio Lillie is a perfect example of maternal love and filial piety.

But Mammon really didn't expect that Gladio would actually come to the Rockets.

Although Gladion did initially appear as a member of Team Skull in the game, it was still quite different.

Mammon was certainly very interested in Gladio, and he was prepared to personally 'interview' Gladio.

About half an hour later, Mammon met Gladio.

Gladion has golden hair inherited from Lusamine, and his face has a rather sharp and cold look in his eyes.

Yes, he's a handsome, aloof guy. I have to say, Rosamund and her two children are all incredibly good-looking.

"Master."

When Boulmer saw Mammon enter, he stood up and bowed.

Gladio's gaze fell on Mammon's outstretched hand, his brows furrowing slightly as he subtly scrutinized him.

'Young Master'? The young master of the Rockets?
"You want to join our Rockets team?"

Mammon sat in Bulme's beautiful seat and asked Gladio with great interest.

Bulmier stood beside Mammon. To be honest, when Gladio approached her and said he wanted to join Team Rocket, Bulmier didn't pay much attention at first.

But her subordinates reminded her that Boulmi had pulled out the special attention list provided by Domino, and Boulmi was shocked!

Gladion, the eldest son of the Ether Foundation!
"……Yes."

Gladgio paused for a moment, remaining silent; his voice was rather cold.

"why?"

"Do I need a reason to join your Rockets team?"

Gragio countered with a question.

"Of course they need one. Even ordinary people need a reason. Some want to make money, some want to seek excitement, some are dissatisfied with the status quo, and some are desperate."

Mammon chuckled softly as he leaned back in his chair, tapping the table rhythmically with his fingers.

"And you, Gladion, son of Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation, and the rightful heir to the Aether Foundation, why did you join Team Rocket?"

Upon hearing Mammon's question, Gladio's expression darkened, but he quickly relaxed.

After all, it's the Rockets, so it's not surprising that they found out his identity.

“I have no connection with the Ether Foundation now,” Gladgio said in a deep voice.

He didn't want to be burdened by that label; he was Gladio, and only Gladio.

He didn't want to have anything to do with that horrible woman.

"That's not the answer I want. After all, no matter what your subjective opinion is, you're still the young master of the Ether Foundation, aren't you?"

"The mighty Rockets, are they afraid of the Aether Foundation?"

Gladio looked at Mammon.

"Huh? Afraid? What a ridiculous statement." Mammon laughed sarcastically.

The Ethereum Foundation? Are you kidding me, trying to take on Team Rocket?
"Does the so-called Aether Foundation even dare to compare itself to our Rockets? Gladio, you're seriously underestimating us."

Mammon made no secret of his disdain for the Ether Foundation.

Although the Aether Foundation is powerful in the Alola region, ultimately, an organization that doesn't even have a Champion-level Trainer is not worthy of respect.

If Mammon wanted to, he could sink Etherland Island today!

The destructive power of a champion-level trainer is no joke.

"..."

Gladio remained silent.

"Let me put it this way, what is your goal in joining our Rockets team?" Mammon asked Gladgio again.

"Our Team Rocket isn't some organization you can just come and go as you please, understand, Gladion? If you're prepared enough, Team Rocket would welcome you warmly." "But if you dare betray the organization in the future, the consequences..."

Mammon didn't finish speaking; he just smiled at Gladio.

Gladion is a very promising young man, and Mammon has no doubt about that. Whether in the games or the anime, Gladion's strength will eventually become very strong.

It can be said that among all the natives of the Alola region, apart from Hau, Hala's grandson, Gladion has the highest potential. As for Mizuki? She is not a native of Alola; she moved here from Kanto.

Furthermore, Gladion also has the type Null, a legendary Pokémon created by the Aether Foundation specifically to counter Ultra Beasts. When it evolves into Silvally in the future, it will be very powerful.

Gladio naturally understood Mammon's meaning. His hands, which were resting on his lap, involuntarily clenched into fists, and he was also struggling intensely inside.

But when he thought of his nightmarish mother and his lovely sister, Gladio gritted his teeth.

"I...want to become stronger!"

Grazio spoke each word clearly.

"I want to become stronger! If you can make me stronger, I'll join you! I'll never regret it!"

Gladio looked up at Mammon and said in a deep voice.

Yes, this is Gladion. He escaped from the Aether Paradise to become stronger. He wanted to break free from Lusamine's control and protect his sister.

“Of course, that’s no problem at all, Gladio, you’re very welcome to join us.”

Mammon smiled broadly, stood up, and extended his hand to Gladio to welcome his new colleague.

Great, great! Our Rockets have gained another powerful player!

Gladio stood up and silently shook hands with Mammon.

He has made his choice, though he doesn't yet know whether it was the right one.

"Trust me, Gladion, Team Rocket will give you the best stage. We will provide you with the best resources and Pokémon. Of course, you will have to earn it yourself."

Mammon smiled.

"I have high hopes for you, Gladio, but you haven't achieved anything yet, so you should start from the bottom. That's exactly what you need to learn, isn't it?"

"Okay, but..."

Gladio hesitated for a moment.

"You can speak frankly if you have any questions."

"I would never steal a Pokémon from a stranger."

Gladio still stated his demands; he was prepared to embrace darkness, but he also had his own bottom line.

"Don't worry, we're not the Skull Team. We've long since discarded such trash," Mammon said casually.

Gladio also breathed a sigh of relief.

"You'll be following Bulmeli for now. The hunter organization on Melemele Island has already been cleared out, but they haven't started on the other three islands yet."

"If you work hard, you'll climb up the ranks quickly."

Mammon walked over, patted Gladion on the shoulder, and said with a smile.

"Power, wealth, status, Pokémon—if you do well enough, you can have all of these."

"I just want to become stronger," Gladio said calmly.

"Of course, but becoming stronger requires excellent Pokémon. As long as you have enough merits, you can apply to the organization to exchange for a Pokémon with outstanding talent." Mammon remained noncommittal.

"The organization has a professional Pokémon breeding base and farm, where excellent breeders manage and raise a large number of Pokémon babies, including many rare Pokémon and pseudo-legendary babies from various regions."

"Gladio, if you want to become stronger and reach the top, you need Pokémon with excellent talent. They can save you a lot of detours."

Mammon reminded Gladio.

Gladio nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he understood.

"Come here, let me show you the highest level of reward in the organization."

Mammon took out a tablet, opened the Rockets' official app, and accessed the redemption page.

Gladgio was surprised. "Wow, is the Rockets really that up-to-date?"
They even have their own dedicated app?
(End of this chapter)