Chapter 231: Pickled Cabbage, I'm Afraid You'll Become a Lunatic! [Seeking Subscriptions and Treats]
According to Diantha's description, after discussions among the high-level members of the Kalos League, they decided to allow Malva to continue serving as one of the Kalos League's Elite Four.
Although Lysandre's evil act of releasing Hoopa Unbound was witnessed worldwide via broadcast yesterday,
Malva didn't commit any excessively radical actions during the broadcast and even saved Siebold's life.
Therefore, the public is currently unaware that Malva is actually in league with Lysandre.
The Kalos League considered that a high-level Champion strong enough to control a Legendary Pokémon would be a waste to simply lock up in prison, so they talked with Malva, hoping she would continue to serve as an Elite Four member.
Su Sheng recalled that this was indeed the case.
Yesterday, at the Lumiose City stadium, it was Lysandre who opened the Prison Bottle, and Malva didn't really make any overly radical moves.
If one had to say something, it might be her attacking Joker.
But the problem is, Joker is also a criminal. Isn't it normal for an Elite Four member to attack a criminal?
So the public is still unaware that Malva is a member of Team Flare.
Su Sheng was stunned for a moment but wasn't overly surprised.
Because even after Malva's identity was exposed in the game, she continued to serve as a Kalos Elite Four member.
Lance and Pryce from the manga version are the best examples of this.
The things they did were far more serious than Malva's actions, yet they still went back to being Champion and Gym Leader.
It can only be said that the League is indeed magnanimous when it comes to talent.
"But why jump ship to Alola?"
Su Sheng asked.
"She said she wanted to get revenge on Joker, and Kalos couldn't help her fulfill that wish."
Diantha said helplessly.
Su Sheng: ……
Damn it.
Su Sheng remembered.
Although Malva assisted the protagonist in stopping Team Flare in the game, just like in the anime,
one thing is another. Malva harbored extreme hatred for the protagonist who defeated Lysandre.
Serena merely defeating Lysandre in the game was enough to make Malva hate her so much.
And "Joker" directly killed Lysandre, so Malva probably can't wait to tear Joker into pieces.
"She wants me to help her get revenge? I have no interest in that."
Su Sheng found it a bit funny.
"But I think it's good to send her to Alola. To be honest, the Kalos League can't really keep an eye on her."
Diantha said very honestly and somewhat apologetically.
They already have some understanding of Malva's true strength, and Diantha had to admit that her strength was far above her own as Champion.
And the weak Kalos has no one who can suppress Malva.
But Alola is different.
Even without Su Sheng, just Hapu, who has already reserved a spot as an Alola Elite Four member, and Peony, the former Champion of Galar, are not afraid of Malva at all.
"Are you kidding me? You're letting a criminal be an Elite Four member again?!"
An icy reprimand came from outside the door.
Everyone turned their heads and saw that Chairman Rose had already entered with Lance.
For the Flying-type Elite Four member who hates evil like poison, the fact that Malva, as the second-in-command of a criminal organization, could still hold an important position in the League after doing so many outrageous things is simply a disgrace!
Su Sheng's expression was a bit awkward. Your words are practically slapping your future self in the face.
When you, Lance, rebelled in the future and were suppressed, and the League called you back to be Champion, you didn't refuse.
"Mr. Lance, Team Rocket is very strong right now."
Diantha frowned and said, "We must unite all forces that can be united."
The reason why the Kalos League was willing to forgive Malva's past actions, besides not wanting to throw such a high-level Champion-level expert into prison to rot, was another important reason.
That was because Diantha heard from Su Sheng yesterday at the celebration that Hoopa Unbound had been captured by Joker.
This immediately scared Diantha, Leon, and others into a cold sweat.
If that's the case, then Joker has seven Legendary Pokémon, plus Darkrai, for a total of eight!
This lineup, even if the entire League is tied together, wouldn't necessarily be able to defeat them!
Although Su Sheng said yesterday that Giratina, Kyurem, and other Legendaries probably wouldn't fall for the same trick twice,
Su Sheng doesn't plan to let Hoopa Unbound use this trick again unless absolutely necessary.
Not to mention that the top Legendaries who have already been tricked once will definitely be wary when facing this situation again.
After yesterday's incident, Hoopa Unbound has already offended six Legendaries.
If he controls them a few more times, wouldn't he offend all the Legendary Pokémon?
It's best to use this ability sparingly.
However, even with just Darkrai and Hoopa Unbound, Joker's lineup is still terrifying!
Not to mention his Umbreon and Houndoom are not to be trifled with!
And don't forget, with Hoopa Unbound, Team Rocket can open portals in any region.
As long as Joker wants, he can stab you in the back at any time!
For this reason, Diantha and other high-level Kalos officials felt that they should try to retain Malva as much as possible.
"Mr. Lance, I think Champion Diantha is right."
Leon interjected.
Lance, with a dark face, was about to retort.
However, Chairman Rose spoke first, "Alright, everyone, please sit down. We'll vote and make a decision when everyone is here."
Before long, Unova League Chairwoman Alder and Champion Alder, Sinnoh League Chairman Cyrus, Hoenn League Chairman and Champion Wallace, and others arrived one by one.
"Cynthia, thank you for your hard work."
Cyrus, who looked overly young compared to other League Chairmen, nodded to Cynthia.
Although his face didn't look like that of a 26-year-old at all.
Su Sheng tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up.
He just got rid of an undercover Chairman yesterday, and another one is here today.
Why do all these criminal bosses like being Chairmen so much?
After the Chairmen and Champions took their seats, the meeting started quickly.
Su Sheng recounted to everyone what happened after the Champions were teleported away yesterday.
The main points were three.
First, Lysandre's true identity is the leader of the largest criminal organization in Kalos. Their goal is to use Xerneas and Yveltal as keys to start the ultimate weapon, wanting to destroy humans and Pokémon other than Team Flare, thereby creating a beautiful and eternal new world.
Second, the great battle yesterday was victorious, but Hoopa Unbound, or rather, Hoopa Unbound, was captured and taken away by Joker.
Third, after being controlled, Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, is extremely distrustful of humans. The Kalos League should pay more attention to this in the future.
The blue core Zygarde didn't trust humans much to begin with. Now, after experiencing being controlled by Lysandre, although it was eventually taken away by the red core, Su Sheng could imagine that it must be furious.
Even if it didn't turn as dark as Yveltal, killing anyone it saw, it was probably close.
So Su Sheng felt it was necessary to remind Diantha and the others.
Diantha looked serious after hearing Su Sheng's words, but there was nothing she could do. She could only find a way to clean up Lysandre's mess.
Then Diantha continued, "Everyone has heard about Malva's matter, right? The Kalos League hopes that she can continue to serve as an Elite Four member. Although this may be unacceptable to everyone, Team Rocket is getting stronger and stronger now, and I think we should unite all forces that can be united. Moreover, transferring Malva to Alola allows Dr. Su Sheng and Ms. Karen to keep an eye on her… Does anyone have any thoughts?"
After hearing that the incredibly powerful Hoopa Unbound had been obtained by Joker, the atmosphere in the entire conference room was exceptionally solemn.
After looking at each other, everyone except Lance expressed their approval.
Lance said with a dark face, "Are you willing to abandon your dignity just to deal with Team Rocket?!"
Lysandre sneered, "Since Champion Lance is so confident, why not go defeat Joker yourself? But it seems that you can't even beat the Team Rocket boss, let alone Joker."
"Calm down, calm down!"
Seeing Lance's face become increasingly gloomy,
Wallace and Alder, a few good-natured people, quickly stepped forward to comfort him.
"There's another matter. Yesterday, Hoopa Unbound summoned the black dragon Zekrom, which means that the Ideal Hero of this generation has been born."
Unova League Chairwoman Alder changed the subject in a timely manner, "But I haven't found out who the Ideal Hero is yet."
Every few decades or hundreds of years, the Truth Pokémon Reshiram and the Ideal Pokémon Zekrom will find a partner for themselves.
Starting a cycle of fighting.
This is already commonplace in Unova.
Every Unovan trainer longs to be chosen by the black and white dragons.
"If we can get these two heroes to help us with the two dragons, then the League's strength will be even greater."
Chairman Rose said expectantly.
"That's unlikely. It would be good if we could get one of them to help."
Alder shook her head.
Since 2500 years ago, the partners chosen by Zekrom and Reshiram have always been opposed to each other.
"Do the black and white dragons only choose partners from Unova?"
Lance asked abruptly.
"Huh? At least until now, their targets have been trainers from Unova."
Alder was stunned for a moment before replying.
Lance stopped talking after hearing this, lowered his head, and pondered silently.
"Chairman Cyrus, here is my transfer application. Please take a look."
Cynthia handed a document to Cyrus.
Everyone was shocked when they saw that Cynthia wanted to transfer from Sinnoh to Alola.
No, wait, you're doing so well as Champion, why do you want to leave?
Cyrus was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Although I don't know why you're doing this, Cynthia, I support your idea."
Yes, good riddance, good riddance.
The fewer strong people in Sinnoh, the easier it will be for his Team Galactic to operate in the future.
"Cynthia, why are you suddenly going to Alola?"
Diantha asked incredulously.
Cynthia didn't answer, just glanced at Su Sheng without showing any emotion.
Of course, it's to keep an eye on this guy!
However, this glance from Cynthia was accurately captured by Diantha.
The Kalos Champion instantly misunderstood.
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After the meeting, Drasna and the others brought Malva to Su Sheng.
"Team Flare no longer exists, and Lysandre is dead. So, your life goal now is to kill Joker?"
Su Sheng rested his chin on one hand, sizing up the hot woman in front of him.
"To be honest, seeing your face that looks exactly like his makes it a little difficult for me to suppress the raging fire in my heart."
Anyway, there's nothing to lose now, and Malva no longer hides her true personality.
Su Sheng had an uninterested attitude. "The Alola League has no reason to reject a Champion-level trainer, but I don't care if you seek revenge on Joker. Oh, let me remind you, if I die at his hands, it's your own business."
Su Sheng's position is still with Lusamine and the Alola League. If a Champion-level trainer is willing to come, he naturally won't refuse.
But Malva wanting him to help is a dream.
And if Malva really confronts "Joker" in the future, he won't show mercy either.
"It's okay, as long as you let me stay in Alola."
After Lysandre's death, Malva thought a lot.
The gap between herself and Joker is huge. It's impossible to get revenge on him with her own strength alone.
She can only find a way to start with Su Sheng. After all, the man in front of her is the only one who can contend with that monster.
……
"There's only one Gym Leader position vacant. Who should get it?"
During dinner, Lillie asked Su Sheng as she picked up food for him.
"Isn't there still a spot open in the Elite Four? Let Cynthia be a reserve Elite Four member and sit there."
Su Sheng said calmly.
"Hehe, I remember that Shauntal, the Unova Elite Four member, is a big fan of Cynthia. She'll probably come looking for trouble with you after she finds out about this."
Acerola said gleefully with her mouth full of sauce.
Until last year, Cynthia basically took Shauntal with her wherever she went.
Shauntal's psychic powers used to be extremely unstable. When her emotions fluctuated, especially when she lost a Pokémon battle, her psychic powers would often go out of control and beat her opponents and their Pokémon half to death.
Later, Shauntal's family entrusted Cynthia to be Shauntal's "tutor", teaching her to stabilize her emotions and how to control her powers.
Since then, Shauntal has been Cynthia's number one fan, not only admitting her admiration for Cynthia in interviews.
Many yuri fans ship them.
It's no exaggeration to say that if Cynthia were a man, Shauntal would have already laid down and invited her in.
"Hehe, if you sleep with Cynthia, that little yuri fan will probably collapse."
Acerola said with a wicked smile.
As soon as Acerola finished speaking, the plate in front of him was picked up by Lillie and covered his face.
"What the hell are you doing, you crazy woman?!"
Acerola roared, scalding hot.
Clearly, like Lillie, he has been Su Sheng's longest companion, but the relationship between these two has always been so incompatible.
Still the familiar feeling, still the same taste.
While Lillie was cleaning up Acerola, Lusamine also expressed her concerns to Su Sheng.
Cynthia clearly came to monitor Su Sheng.
Although, judging from the huge difference in strength between the two, Su Sheng had nothing to worry about, it's always best to be cautious.
Lusamine felt that she could bring Cynthia's only two remaining relatives, her grandmother, Professor Carolina, a Sinnoh history scholar, and her five-year-old sister, Lily, to Alola.
It would also serve as a subtle warning to Cynthia that her grandmother and sister were in Alola, so she shouldn't act rashly.
Lusamine's considerations were indeed very thorough, but Su Sheng ultimately waved his hand, indicating it wasn't necessary.
After dinner, Su Sheng went out alone to the Hono-Hono Resort Hotel on Akala Island, where Cynthia was temporarily staying.
When Su Sheng rang the doorbell, Cynthia's expression was quite interesting when she saw him.
But in less than two seconds, the Sinnoh Valkyrie's expression gradually returned to calm.
When she made the decision to jump ship from Sinnoh to Alola, she was mentally prepared.
"In my hometown, you bring a gift when visiting someone's home. Take this."
Su Sheng didn't treat himself like an outsider at all. After entering and sitting down with a smile, he placed an Ultra Ball, used to capture Ultra Beasts, on the coffee table.
"What do you want?"
Cynthia asked, pursing her lips.
"Shouldn't I be asking what you want? Coming all the way from Sinnoh to my territory."
Su Sheng said amusingly, "But I know even if you don't tell me."
"But do you think your so-called surveillance is useful? You might be thinking that if you stay in Alola, you can report to the League as soon as I do something irregular. But with Hoopa, I can just open a portal and leave. By the time you find out, it'll be too late."
Su Sheng stretched as if he were in his own home.
Cynthia bit her lower lip tightly.
How could she not understand this reasoning?
But being closer was better than being farther away, right?
If it came to that, being in Alola would allow her to do something, more or less.
It was better than staying in Sinnoh, foolishly doing nothing, right?
"Forget it, let's sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk."
Su Sheng pulled out the chair opposite him, gesturing for Cynthia to sit down and talk.
Cynthia hesitated for a moment, but eventually sat down.
However, Su Sheng's first sentence almost made Cynthia jump up, "If you want to kill me, you can do it now. Don't worry, I don't have any Pokémon on me. Neither Bewear nor Hoopa are with me."
Cynthia's beautiful eyes under her blonde hair almost popped out of their sockets.
As he spoke, Su Sheng took off his coat and shook it in his hand.
There was nothing inside, and his belt was also empty, without any sign of Poké Balls.
"You, what do you mean?"
Cynthia's thoughts were completely紊乱.
Not to mention her, her Garchomp and Lucario, who were on standby in their Poké Balls, ready to defend against Su Sheng, were also dumbfounded.
"I just want to enlighten you a bit, don't overthink things."
Su Sheng cosplayed the number one disobedient son of the ninja world, raising his hand and poking Cynthia's forehead with his fingertip.
"Although you probably won't believe my words, to be honest, I still like you quite a bit. I can't stand seeing you like this. If you keep wearing yourself down like this, I suspect you'll become mentally ill."
"You either reveal my true identity now and unite the entire League to deal with me, instead of carrying such a heavy burden alone."
"Or you can take things as they come, go back to Sinnoh first thing tomorrow morning, and live your life as you should, and stop meddling in my affairs."
"Think about it, even if you kill me now, what good would it do? If I die, what measures would my Pokémon, and Erika and Will, take? You don't even need to think about it. They will definitely unleash even greater fury on the League, and even the whole world. Things are already beyond your control. Go home and stay put."
