Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 45 These two, father and son, really know how to have fun!
“Gym Leader Sakaki, I understand how you feel, but please calm down.”

Officer Jenny comforted Sakaki, who seemed quite agitated.

Although Giovanni's reaction didn't seem like an overreaction, he's usually known for his composure and rationality, so this reaction was actually quite 'excited'.

Upon hearing this, Sakaki fell silent for a moment, his breathing gradually calming down.

Kikuko and Damaran exchanged a subtle glance, and Damaran shook his head at her.

"Are you really sure?" Sakaki's deep voice rang out.

"Gym Leader Sakaki, it's a pity, but this is indeed true."

"I can't help it," Damalan said helplessly.

"I don't know why, but Mammon did join Team Rocket. The island kings of Alola and Cynthia, the Sinnoh champion, can attest to that."

Damalangi glanced at Officer Jenny, who nodded and picked up the remote control to press a button.

The screen lit up, and a handsome, black-haired boy appeared on the screen—it was Mammon.

"This is what they took at the time."

"..."

Sakaki stared at the screen, his expression growing increasingly complex, and remained silent for a long while.

Then Sakaki took a deep breath, took out his phone in front of Dama Ran and the other two, and made a call.

Beep beep beep
The phone kept ringing; the entire conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Soon, the phone finally connected.

"Hello? Dad?"

The boy's voice came through the receiver, and even Dama Lanqi and the others could hear it. It was a light and cheerful tone, yet it also carried a slightly incongruous and lazy quality, which sounded quite unique.

It was indeed Mammon's voice. Damalangi was certain of this because he was the one who presented Mammon with the award when Mammon won the championship.

At the time, Damaranchi was very pleased, believing that another genius was about to emerge in the Kanto region.

"Mammon, what are you doing in Alora?" Giovanni's voice was very deep.

“Of course we’re traveling,” Mammon’s chuckled voice came again.

"Tell the truth! Did I ever teach you to lie?"

Sakaki's heavy voice sounded like a suppressed volcano, as if it could erupt at any moment.

Noticing this, Damalanqi's gray eyebrows furrowed slightly.

As Sakaki finished speaking, the voices on the other end of the phone seemed to fall silent.

"So you knew, Dad." The boy's voice was indifferent.

"So you really did join the Rockets! Mammon, do you know what you're doing? What have I taught you since you were a child, and you..."

Although Sakaki appeared calm, anyone could tell that he was actually very angry, and his tone was very stern.

"You always say things like that."

The boy interrupted Sakaki calmly.

"What did you say?" Sakaki was taken aback.

“I’ve had enough, Sakaki. Sixteen years, a full sixteen years.”

Mammon's voice was not loud, nor was it hysterical or heart-wrenching; rather, it was calm and composed.

"You always demand that I move in the direction you set. Have you ever considered my feelings? I'm like your puppet, being manipulated step by step according to your instructions."

“I…” Sakaki’s throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he could only squeeze out a few dry words: “I’m doing this for your own good.”

"Yes, all they say is, 'Look, that's Gym Leader Giovanni's son,' 'As expected of Gym Leader Giovanni's son, he's amazing,' no matter how hard I try, even if I become the champion of the Indigo League."

“Your mark will still be on me, as if my excellence only comes from you.” Mammon’s tone remained calm, or rather, indifferent.

An eerie silence filled the meeting room. Damaran frowned deeply, while Kikuko wore a faint, sinister smile as her gaze swept over the silent Sakaki.

Commander-in-Chief Officer Jenny's expression was similar to that of Dama Lanqi, both with their brows furrowed.

"I'm not your toy, and I'll prove that I can succeed even without you!"

With those last words, the call was disconnected.

Sakaki kept his head down and remained silent, his face obscured by shadows, making it impossible for Dama and the other two to see his expression.

But they knew that their son's words must have been a huge blow to Sakaki.
But in fact……

Hold it in! You absolutely must hold it in! You can't laugh!

Sakaki's years of self-cultivation have finally paid off!
"Ah~"

Damaran hesitated, but considering Sakaki's current mood, he sighed softly.

Strict family education, public opinion, and a lack of recognition for their efforts drove such an outstanding child to an extreme situation.

What is Damaran supposed to say? Blame Sakaki? What's the point?
"I'm sorry, President, it's my fault." A hoarse, deep voice suddenly rang out.

"It's alright, no one expected this, Master Sakaki, don't blame yourself too much." That was all Dama Lanqi could say to comfort him.

What the hell is this?
Dama Lanqi was inwardly groaning. He had originally planned to personally invite Mammon to become one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto after Mammon's trip this year.

Who would have thought that this genius boy, trained by the official gym leader, would now join Team Rocket?

Damalanqi sighed, feeling utterly exhausted. Who could understand?

……

Alola region.

Mammon hung up the phone feeling refreshed and invigorated. He felt great!
With this cut, whatever Mammon does next will no longer affect Giovanni.

Although there will inevitably be some noise, it won't be a big problem for Sakaki.

"Great! I'll find a suitable opportunity and officially take over as the boss of the Rockets!"

Mammon leaned back on the leather sofa with his legs crossed, looking very relaxed and comfortable.

He has been waiting for this day for far too long!
What's the point of being second-in-command? If you're going to be someone, be the boss!

"Sir, what's next?"

Lance, who had been watching the whole thing, really wanted to complain. These two, father and son, were really too much of a show-off.

However, as a qualified subordinate, he was very sensible and could accept both the soon-to-retire boss, Sakaki, and the soon-to-be-appointed boss, Mammon.

Putting aside the fact that he felt Mammon's abilities and strength met his expectations, Boss Sakaki had only 'retired,' not died.

It doesn't matter, either of these two, father or son, can be the boss.

"Let the organization members keep a low profile for the next few days. We don't know what Kukui and the others will do."

Mammon pondered for a moment and then gave instructions to Lance.

"Yes."

"The appearance of Bamboo Orchid is indeed troublesome, so in that case..."

Mammon's eyes flickered slightly. He hadn't originally wanted to act so quickly, but now he had to speed things up.

Unfortunately, Zhu Lan's sudden appearance did disrupt some of his plans.

Tsk~ I'll go to Etherland in a few days and get Rosamund first.

I recommend a Pokémon book written by a friend; you can check it out if you're interested.
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(End of this chapter)