Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 42 He's actually the son of the Gyokichi Master?
You're such a selfish person, aren't you?
Upon hearing Mammon's words, Zhu Lan was taken aback; this was the first time anyone had spoken to her like that.

Dignified and elegant, calm and rational, reserved and graceful – this is the first impression that Zhu Lan gives to everyone.

Moreover, she has a kind and gentle personality, even after becoming the Sinnoh Champion. Anyone who has truly met her knows this.

Because Zhu Lan is such a person, when elves meet elves, elves meet humans, and humans meet humans, it is a kind of 'fate', and this 'fate' will produce something beautiful.

She always upheld this belief; she firmly believed in the bond between humans and Pokémon, and she believed that the future of this world would be bright and beautiful.

With her sense of responsibility, strength, conviction, and knowledge, Cynthia is seen by most people in the Sinnoh region as a perfect person without any flaws.

Because she is just that 'perfect', except that she has a little trouble choosing when faced with her favorite ice cream.

But doesn't this add an adorable and cute touch to the elegant and calm bamboo orchid?
Even Zhu Lan's appearance is almost impeccable. She has a tall and graceful figure, not overly plump, but still curvaceous, with a delicate and beautiful face, fair skin, and a head of bright and gorgeous blonde hair. She has a face and figure that many girls envy.
To outsiders, Zhu Lan is almost perfect; you can't even find any flaws in her.

But now, this Rockets player is saying she's 'self-centered,' which in other words, he's calling her selfish.

Is she selfish?

Zhu Lan fell silent at that moment.

"You didn't consider Gadriya's feelings, did you? No, you did, but you still wishfully thought that you were doing it for Gadriya's own good."

Mammon's smile was both mocking and sarcastic.

“You people are all like this, imposing your will on others and using phrases like ‘I’m doing this for your own good, it doesn’t matter if you hate me.’”

"What a laughable argument. In the end, it's just because you're strong that you can arbitrarily interfere in and decide other people's lives. Do you really consider Cattleya to be on an equal footing with yourself?"

"Bamboo Orchid Champion?"

Mammon's tone was neither forceful nor sharp, but every word was piercing.

Cattleya silently watched Bamboo Orchid.

Zhu Lan pressed her lips tightly together, her emotions churning. Even though she was usually calm, Mammon's words still had some impact on her.

Especially now that Cattleya is looking at her.

"That's not the case. I've always considered Cattleya a good friend, and I've never thought of it that way," Zhu Lan replied calmly.

"So this is how you treat your friends?" Mammon retorted with a click of his tongue.

“She has gone astray, and as her friend, I have an obligation to bring her back to the right path.”

But Zhu Lan did not get caught up in her own internal struggles; instead, she took a deep breath and replied firmly.

"No matter what you say, I will not give up! I will 'save' Cattleya!"

Mammon raised an eyebrow, while Cattleya lowered her beautiful eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

"As expected of the Bamboo Orchid Champion, I'm growing to like you more and more."

After a long while, Mammon grinned, his burning gaze unabashedly fixed on Zhu Lan's expression.

The bamboo orchid is even more 'beautiful' than I imagined!
I really want a woman like that...

Zhu Lan frowned; Mammon's gaze made her extremely uncomfortable.

"Unfortunately, it's not the right time yet, but don't worry, Champion Bamboo Orchid, we'll meet again."

Mammon suppressed his surging possessiveness, his expression returning to a normal smile, and slowly chuckled.

It's time to leave; there's no point in staying here to fight Zhu Lan.

Cattleya released Alakazam.

"Wait!" Zhu Lan's expression changed slightly.

"Cattleya, please don't..."

"Bamboo orchid."

Cattleya raised her head and looked directly at Zhulan, interrupting her. At some point, a faint blue light appeared in her eyes again.

"Please wait for our battle." Cattleya's tone was calm, but equally firm.

She believed that she and Zhu Lan were bound to have a battle, but not now; the time was not yet ripe.

“Cattleya…”

Zhu Lan's eyes were filled with complex emotions. Why had things turned out this way? But as expected, she couldn't just watch like this.

"Bite the land shark!"

The Garchomp, poised to pounce, suddenly shot towards Alakazam, its sharp claws flashing.

However, before Garchomp could get close, a dark Shadow Ball shot out – it was a Shiny Gengar.

It still wore a sinister and malevolent smile, standing in front of Mammon and the others, blocking Garchomp's approach.

Garchomp had to dodge the Shadow Ball, while Alakazam raised its Psychic Ladle, from which Psychic power flowed.

In an instant, Mammon and the others vanished from their spot; this was teleportation, a technique of the psychic type.

Only Shiny Gengar remained, because it was responsible for ensuring that Teleport worked properly.

"Jie Jie Jie~"

After Mammon and the others teleported away, Shiny Gengar waved goodbye to Cynthia and the others before plunging into the underground at high speed to find Mammon.

Cynthia didn't let Garchomp pursue her aimlessly, and silently watched the direction where Cattleya disappeared.

Cattleya...

As Zhu Lan murmured this name in her heart, she felt utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally, for the first time.

She had a premonition, just as Cattleya had said, that she and Cattleya would likely have a fierce battle in the future.

But that was definitely not the battle Zhulan wanted. How did things turn out like this?
Meanwhile, Kukui and the others exchanged glances, unsure whether to disturb the lonely Lan.

"Bamboo Orchid Champion? Are you alright?"

After hesitating for a moment, Kukui still tentatively asked Orianna a question.

"I'm sorry, I'm fine."

Zhu Lan snapped out of her daze, turned around, and gave Kukui a faint smile as she replied.

Although I have mixed feelings, I shouldn't let these emotions affect others around me.

"I believe that you, Champion Bamboo Orchid, can persuade Miss Cattleya to come back. If needed, Champion Bamboo Orchid, you can contact us anytime."

Kukui earnestly assured Orchid.

It was thanks to Zhu Lan's timely arrival that we were able to escape today; otherwise, Mammon and the others probably wouldn't have been able to leave so easily.

"Thank you, I hope so," Zhu Lan replied with a faint smile, her tone lacking certainty and confidence.

"Dr. Kukui, do you know the origin of this Mammon?"

Lancelot changed the subject, saying that while Cattleya was important, Mammon, such a young and powerful champion, was equally important.

"I didn't know, this is the first time he's appeared in front of us, but..."

Kukui looked at Merdan.

Having nothing better to do, Merdan used his phone to search for forums in Kanto and actually found some.

"The son of Giovanni, the champion of last year's Indigo League and the head of the Viridian Dojo...?"

Zhu Lan was shocked when she saw the message on her phone.

Mammon is actually the son of the Gym Leader? Then how did he end up joining Team Rocket?
Zhu Lan felt that this world was utterly absurd.

(End of this chapter)