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Gladion, the son of Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation, but before the game plot begins.
Gladion had already escaped from the Aether Paradise with Type:Null, while Lillie escaped with Little Nebula.
It can be said that the relationship between Lusamine and Gladion, Lilie is a perfect interpretation of the love between a loving mother and a filial son.
But Mammon really didn't expect that Gladion would come to Team Rocket.
Although Gladion does appear as a member of the Skull Team at the beginning of the game, it is still very different.
Mammon was of course very interested in Gladion, and he planned to "interview" Gladion himself.
About half an hour later, Mammon met Gladion.
Gladion has golden hair inherited from Lusamine. His face is angular and his eyes are also cold.
Well, he is an ascetic handsome guy. I have to say that Lusamine and her mother and son (daughter) are really good-looking.
"Master."
Plumeria saw Mammon coming in and stood up and saluted.
Gladion's eyes fell on Mammon's outstretched hand, his brows slightly furrowed, and he looked at him obscurely.
'Master'? The Master of Team Rocket?
"You want to join Team Rocket?"
Mammon sat in Brin's beautiful seat and asked Gladion with interest.
Plumeria stood beside Mammon. To be honest, when Gladion approached her and said he wanted to join Team Rocket, Plumeria didn't take it seriously at first.
But her subordinates reminded her, and Plumeria took out the special attention list provided by Domino, and Plumeria was shocked!
Gladion, the eldest son of the Aether Foundation!
"...Yes."
Gladion was silent for a moment, speaking little, his voice rather grim.
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason to join Team Rocket?"
Gladion asked back.
"Of course we need to. Even ordinary people need reasons. Some do it to make money, some simply to seek excitement, some are not content with the status quo, and some are desperate."
Mammon chuckled and spoke slowly, leaning back in his chair and tapping the table rhythmically with his fingers.
"And you, Gladion, the son of Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation, and the future legal heir of the Aether Foundation, why do you want to join our Team Rocket?"
Hearing Mammon's question, Gladion's face darkened, but then he was relieved.
After all, they are Team Rocket, so it's not surprising that they found out my identity.
"I have nothing to do with the Aether Foundation now." Gladion said in a deep voice.
He didn't want to bear this identity label. He was Gladion, and only Gladion.
He wanted nothing to do with that horrible woman.
"That's not the answer I want. After all, no matter what your subjective opinion is, you are still the eldest son of the Aether Foundation, right?"
"Will Team Rocket be afraid of the Aether Foundation?"
Gladion looked at Mammon.
"Huh? Scared? What a ridiculous thing to say." Mammon laughed sarcastically.
The Aether Foundation? Are you going to compete with Team Rocket?
"Are you comparing the Aether Foundation to Team Rocket? Gladion, you really look down on us."
Mammon made no secret of his disdain for the Aether Foundation.
Although the Aether Foundation is powerful in the Alola region, after all, an organization that doesn't even have a champion-level trainer is not worthy of being on the stage.
As long as Mammon is willing, he can sink the Aether Paradise Island into the sea today!
The destructive power of a champion-level trainer is no joke.
"…"
Gladion was silent.
"Let me tell you this, what is your goal in joining our Team Rocket?" Mammon asked Gladion again.
"We, Team Rocket, are not an organization where you can come and go as you please. Do you understand, Gladion? If you have enough awareness, we, Team Rocket, will welcome you very much."
"But if you dare to betray the organization in the future, the consequences will be..."
Mammon didn't finish his words, but just smiled at Gladion.
Gladion is a young man with great potential, Mammon has no doubt about that, and whether in the game or the anime, Gladion's strength is very strong in the end.
It can be said that among the locals in the entire Alola region, apart from Hala's grandson Hau, Gladion has the highest potential. As for Selene? She is not a native of Alola, she moved here from Kanto.
Gladion also has the Type:Null. This legendary Pokémon was created by the Ether Foundation specifically to target Ultra Beasts. When it evolves into a Silvally Pokémon in the future, it will have very strong combat power.
Gladion naturally understood what Mammon meant. His hands on his legs involuntarily clenched into fists, and he was struggling violently in his heart.
But thinking of his nightmare-like mother and his lovely sister, Gladion gritted his teeth.
"I...want to become stronger!"
Gladion spoke each word aloud.
"I want to become stronger! As long as you can make me stronger, I will join you! I will never regret it!"
Gladion looked up at Mammon and said in a deep voice.
Yes, this is Gladion.
He escaped from the Aether Paradise in order to become stronger. He wanted to get rid of Lusamine's control and protect his sister.
"Of course, that's no problem, Gladion. You're more than welcome to join us."
Mammon smiled brightly, stood up and held out his hand to Gladion, welcoming his new colleague.
Not bad, not bad, our Rockets team has added a new strong player!
Gladion stood up and shook hands with Mammon silently.
He has made his choice, although he doesn't know yet whether it is the right decision.
"Believe me, Gladion, Team Rocket will give you the best stage. Whether it's resources or Pokémon, we will provide you with the best. Of course, you need to fight for it yourself."
Mammon smiled.
"I'm very optimistic about you, Gladion, but you haven't achieved anything yet. You should start from the bottom. You need experience, don't you?"
"Okay, but..."
Gladion hesitated.
"If you have any questions, just tell me."
"I won't do something like snatching Pokémon from passers-by."
Gladion still stated his request. He was prepared to throw himself into darkness, but he also had his bottom line.
"Don't worry, we are not the Team Skull. We have long abandoned these dregs." Mammon said casually.
Gladion also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Next, you should follow Plumeria. The hunter organization on Melemele Island has already been cleared, but the other three islands have not started yet."
"As long as you work hard, you will be able to climb up soon."
Mammon walked over and patted Gladion's shoulder, smiling.
"Power, wealth, status, Pokémon, as long as you do well enough, you will have them all."
"I just want to become stronger." Gladion 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 Pokémon with excellent talents." Mammon did not comment.
"The organization has a professional Pokémon breeding base and farm, where excellent breeders manage and cultivate a large number of Pokémon larvae, including precious Pokémon and pseudo legendary larvae from various regions."
"Gladion, if you want to become stronger and reach the top, you need Pokémon with excellent talents. They can help you avoid many detours."
Mammon reminded Gladion.
Gladion thought for a moment and nodded to show that he understood.
"Come, let me show you the highest reward in the organization."
Mammon took out a tablet, clicked into the Rocket Team's exclusive app, and opened the redemption page.
Gladion was surprised. Isn't it true that Team Rocket is so up-to-date? They even have their own app?