Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 531 Mikkelsen: Mammon, that evil man! This is not Mammon at all.
Xiaoyao never expected that Mammon would challenge his own father.

That's really true.

Because she didn't see Mammon's name at the top of the World Championship list, she subconsciously assumed that Mammon wasn't interested in the World Championship and hadn't participated.

So Mr. Mammon is ranked lower in the list?!
Of course, May wouldn't bother checking out the trainers ranked behind her; after all, her only goal was to target those at the top of the rankings.

And if I remember correctly, his father is currently ranked 78th, so Mr. Mammon is ranked after 78th?
How exactly are the leagues ranked?

Xiaoyao was stunned.

"The ranking battles don't start until tomorrow. You can come and watch then, Xiaoyao," Mammon said to Xiaoyao with a smile.

He remained as friendly as ever, but Xiaoyao could only manage an awkward, forced smile.

Go see? Go see how you're going to torment my dad?
Xiaoyao thought to herself, but despite her complaints, she still had to watch the match.

After saying goodbye to Xiaoyao, Mamen and the others returned to the hotel.

May rushed to Petalburg Gym immediately, while she considered whether to tell Steven about it.

Meanwhile, inside the Alliance Building in Rainbow City.

"Daigo, I've been challenged again."

Teacher Da Mi's handsome face was full of worry as he looked at the system messages on his World Championship app and sighed.

"Someone's challenging you again?"

Daigo was taken aback by what he heard.

Mikuri was challenged by Aoyama just a few days ago, and he's already being targeted again? I have to admire Daigo's speed.

“Yes, this time it’s United States’s Duro.” Mikoli was very distressed.

"Du Ruo? I remember he's Xia Ka's grandson, and a top executive of the Rockets."

Daigo thought for a moment and remembered Du Ruo's information.

"If I remember correctly, he is a trainer who specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon, and his ace is Alumina Bridge Dragon."

“Yes, that’s him.” Mikoli curled her lip.

"These young people, really, they don't know how to be considerate of their elders at all."

"You should focus on preparing for the game. To become a top executive on the Rockets, your strength must be considerable."

Daigo reminded Michael.

"You lost to Qinglu before. If you lose again this time, it won't be good for your reputation."

Losing once could be considered a coincidence, but if Mikoli loses to rising stars twice in a row, his reputation will definitely be affected, and there will be more public scrutiny.

"Heh~ Daigo, you're underestimating me too much." Mikuri scoffed.

"Qinglu is one thing, but that junior is indeed very capable; I am not as good as him."

“But this Du Ruo was still a student last year, and he’s a Dragon-type trainer, while I, Mikuri!”

Michael proudly raised his head.

"Although I'm an artist who uses water, water and ice are inseparable. In this battle, the advantage lies in my teeth!"

"Daigo, just you wait and see how I suppress this Du Ruo!"

"Perfect timing! He's on the Rockets, and I love playing against the Rockets!"

Mikkuri was clearly very confident about this match; after all, he was Mikkuri, the former Hoenn champion!

Just because I lost to Qinglu once, do you think I'm easy to bully?

He'll let that Du Ruo know that you picked the wrong person!
Daigo's expression turned very strange upon hearing this, and his gaze towards Michael became somewhat subtle.

"Never mind, it would be best if you were confident."

Daigo hesitated, but then thought it wasn't appropriate to attack Mikuri now. He hoped Mikuri would win eventually.

Otherwise, not only would Michael himself be affected, but the reputation of the Hoenn region would also be impacted.

"Hehe~ I will win, don't worry, Daigo."

With an elegant and smug smile, Ms. Mikoli made her declaration.

Didi didi~
Just then, Daigo's phone rang.

"Hey? Xiaoyao, what's wrong?"

Daigo glanced at it and saw that it was Haruka calling.

"Daigo-san! I have some big news!" Haruka's clear voice came through the phone's microphone into Daigo and Haruka's ears.

"Mr. Mammon is in Orange Blossom City right now!"

"what?"

Before Daigo could react, Michael exclaimed in surprise.

"Why is that inherently evil guy in Hoenn again?"

Mikkuri still 'loves' Mammon so deeply.

Daigo glanced at Michael helplessly.

"He's here to challenge my dad. Mr. Mammon is also participating in the World Championships, but it seems that Mr. Mammon's ranking is not high, so he will have a ranking match with my dad tomorrow."

Xiaoyao's tone was somewhat strange.

"Huh?" Mikuri exclaimed in surprise, exchanging a glance with Daigo, who also had a strange expression.

"Xiaoyao, do you mean Mammon will have a ranked match against Master Qianli tomorrow?"

After hesitating for a moment, Daigo decided it would be better to confirm, since the news was truly surprising.

“Oh right, isn’t that incredible? But Mr. Mammon told me this himself, and I just asked my dad, and it really is Mr. Mammon’s ranking challenge for him tomorrow.”

Xiaoyao replied immediately.

Silence fell; both Daigo and Michael remained silent.

"Tsk~ Mammon is such a perverse person. He must have deliberately ranked low so that it would be easier for him to challenge others."

Mikkuri, true to his name, instantly deduced Mammon's thoughts.

“Otherwise, if he really participated in the World Championship, he could definitely be ranked No.1.” Mikkel said confidently. Although it was a preliminary ranking, the league would most likely put its own region into the preliminary eight masters.

However, Mammon's strength was simply too great. Without Mammon's own consent, even Damalanchi would not have been able to rank Mammon in the lower middle range.

Therefore, Mikkelsen was certain that, given Mammon's wicked nature, he must have decided on this ranking himself.

"Maybe." Daigo had a bit of a headache. Did this mean he might also be chosen by Mammon to challenge him later?
But that's for later. Right now, the key thing is...

"Want to go have a look?"

Daigo asked Michael, "The battle between Mammon and Senri is, of course, a foregone conclusion."

But that doesn't stop them from going to watch the game live, right?

"Go! Must go!"

Teacher Da Mi's voice was extremely firm.

Time came to the second day.

At a battlefield in Orange City, a large crowd had already gathered.

"Hello everyone! Who's going to tell the story? Qi Shu is here!"

With delicate makeup, Qi Shu twirled happily in front of the camera and waved cheerfully.

At this moment, as she started her broadcast, many people came to the live stream room.

"I'm currently in Petalburg City in the Hoenn region, and today's livestream subject is the handsome Mammon~"

"He's about to take on a ranking challenge, and his target is Senri, the Gym Leader of Petalburg City. Hmm, he's a very strong Gym Leader."

"He's said to be a candidate for the Hoenn Elite Four, so he's considered a very good Gym Leader."

As Qishu explained, he had his Rotom phone take pictures of the surroundings.

"It's clear that Mr. Qianli is quite popular; many people have come to watch this match."

"Wow!! Look over there, even the Hoenn region champion, Steven, and the former champion, Wallace, are here!! Super~ super eye-catching!"

Kiju quickly noticed Daigo and Michael standing next to Haruka, and his eyes lit up.

Both Daigo and Michael are highly recognizable, so Killu recognized them at a glance.

And without a doubt, the appearance of Daigo and his companion made the live stream much more lively.

Of course, Mammon was unaware of these things.

At this moment, the staff in charge of the World Championship procedures have confirmed the identities of the two opposing teams.

The referee began to enter the arena. Mammon stood in the position of the opponent, while on the opposite side, Senri, dressed in plain clothes, had also entered the arena.

He was a lean, middle-aged man with a resolute face and bright eyes; he was clearly no ordinary person.

Well, after all, he's Haruka's father, and a candidate for one of the Hoenn Elite Four. His presence is indeed extraordinary.

Or rather, now that Wallace has stopped serving as the Gym Leader of the Sootopolis Gym, Senri can be considered the strongest Gym Leader in the Hoenn region.

"Next, we will hold the World Championship ranking challenge."

"The challenger is Mammon from Kanto, currently ranked No. 102, and the defending champion is Senri, currently ranked No. 78."

"The battle rules are 3 vs 3. When all three Pokémon of one side are unable to battle, the other side wins."

"The battle begins!"

The referee finished announcing the rules of the match and then slowly left the field.

"I never expected that someone would challenge Master Qianli again."

"Isn't this perfect? ​​We can see Mr. Senri's mastery of taking leave again! Mr. Senri's mastery of taking leave is amazing!"

"That guy named Mammon is so handsome!"

"Hiss~ Mammon, I feel like I've heard that name before, isn't he the leader of Team Rocket?"

The onlookers were whispering among themselves; most of them were local residents of Orange City, mainly there to see Qianli.

After all, as the owner of the Orange City Museum, Senri is their pride.

“Mammon, right? Your name is legendary.”

Qianli crossed his arms, his calm eyes fixed on Mammon, ignoring the surrounding noise.

To be honest, he was extremely cautious at that moment.

It's one thing for ordinary citizens not to know, but he knew very well that Mammon was the boss of Team Rocket, a true trainer standing at the top of the world.

how to say?

The pressure is... immense.

"It is an honor. I have long admired you, Master Qianli. I am very happy to be able to fight you today."

Mammon replied with a smile, very politely.

Mikoli: ?

Mikoli's face scrunched up as he looked at the gentle-looking boy. This was really not Mammon!
"I am honored to have the opportunity to battle with a trainer like you, but..."

Sensing Mammon's goodwill, Qianli felt some relief from the pressure, but his face immediately became even more serious.

"As a trainer, I will do my best in this battle! Mammon, I hope you will give it your all too!"

"That's natural, and I also hope to see Mr. Qianli reach his limit."

Mammon's lips slowly curled into a smile, and a Poké Ball in his hand enlarged.

"Well... let's get down to business. Mr. Senri, have you ever experienced power from the ancient or the future?"

"?"

Qianli was stunned upon hearing this. What the heck?
"Please take a good look at that ancient, primordial, and fundamental power."

Mammon threw his first Poké Ball with a backhand motion.

"This was my first Pokémon."

"Wings flap! Prepare for battle!"

(End of this chapter)