[Kanto, Viridian Gym]
The moment Ariana released Mewtwo, the computer in front of Giovanni suddenly flashed a dazzling red light.
A violently flickering red dot appeared on the map on the screen, exactly where Ariana was located in Aurient.
"Someone released Mewtwo in Aurient?", Giovanni's hand, which was stroking the Persian in his arms, suddenly stopped, his expression showing no joy or sorrow.
If he remembered correctly, the only Rocket team member currently in Aurient was Ariana, and she wasn't carrying out any particularly difficult plans.
"Looks like something unexpected happened...", Giovanni knew his subordinates very well; if there wasn't a major accident, they would never risk releasing the semi-finished Mewtwo.
Because once the matter was exposed, Team Rocket would instantly become the enemy of the world.
Whether it was the high and mighty legendary beasts, or other villain organizations from different regions, none of them would allow an organization capable of creating gods to exist in this world.
"Madoka, help me watch over the gym for the next few days."
"Also, prepare a few Pokémon capable of using Teleport, I have some matters to attend to outside."
"Understood, boss!", A capable secretary wearing glasses walked out from the darkness.
She was dressed in a tight-fitting skirt, her curvaceous figure completely revealed.
Her short purple hair made her look extremely noble.
Madoka took the Persian and the three low-level Pokémon used to deal with challengers from Giovanni's hand, and bowed deeply towards Giovanni's back.
"Don't be so formal," Giovanni waved his hand, his tone relaxed.
"If the League asks, just say I went out traveling a long time ago."
"Understood, boss!"
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[S.S. Anne]
The breeding tank that Mewtwo was in exploded with a loud bang, and a heart-palpitating aura swept across the entire S.S. Anne.
He hovered in mid-air, a red light flashing through his eyes, and the surrounding environment instantly underwent drastic changes.
Huge waves surged nearby, and endless seawater fiercely slapped against the deck.
The ship shook crazily.
The little Duraludon, who had just been soaked in venom and had become incredibly slippery, drifted around the cabin like a bumper car.
Pheromosa moved swiftly, kicking the little guy into the air and steadily catching it in her hand.
Gardevoir and Axel also simultaneously released their psychic powers, floating in the air and watching Mewtwo.
"You came out?"
"Is there anything wrong with your body? If there's anything we can help with, just say it," Seeing Axel's overly familiar attitude, Ariana, who was hiding in a corner, let out a cold laugh.
'Really thought Mewtwo is a baby Pokémon from a daycare?'
'And even putting on such a familiar attitude, does he not know Mewtwo's personality at all?'
Every time Mewtwo appeared, it was almost always accompanied by slaughter.
Even researchers like them didn't dare to talk to Mewtwo in that tone.
Axel, a complete stranger, what right did he have?
Thinking about how Axel would soon be torn apart by Mewtwo, Ariana couldn't help but curl her lips into a cold smile, and shrank even lower into her hiding place.
But the next moment, her brain almost stopped working.
Mewtwo not only didn't tear Axel apart as she imagined, but instead floated next to Axel and said a word of thanks.
'What the heck is going on?'
Ariana rubbed her eyes hard, looking at Mewtwo in disbelief.
'Is this still the violent and crazy Mewtwo who, at every opportunity, would ask "Who am I?", "Where am I?", "Why do I exist?"'
'And if the researchers couldn't answer, would immediately attack?'
If someone didn't know better, they would think this was some cute little thing that had run out from somewhere.
Ariana began to doubt life.
'Damn it!'
'Could this guy be a incubus or something?'
Before she could think further, she saw Mewtwo's gaze fall on the corner where she was hiding.
The next moment, a violent red light flashed in Mewtwo's eyes, and painful images flashed through his mind.
("If you can't complete evolution today, you will surely die within three months!")
("Inject this special toxin and see if your body will become more perfect.")
("How dare you look at me with that kind of gaze? Don't you know we are your creators!")
("Assistant, increase the dosage of the sedative, make her behave.")
Stimulated by these images, Mewtwo's head throbbed painfully, and he hugged his own head tightly, "I... am humanity's salvation, not humanity's tool."
"Team Rocket... all must die... I have a blood feud with Team Rocket!"
Mewtwo let out an almost insane roar, and suddenly thrust out his right hand.
A flash of white light passed, and Ariana instantly lost consciousness.
Just as Mewtwo was about to tear Ariana apart, an ethereal voice suddenly sounded in his mind.
["Killing her... won't help... there will only be others becoming executives... better to control..."]
"Control?", Hearing Gardevoir's voice, Mewtwo blinked blankly.
["My psychic power isn't enough... but... I can teach you..."]
A few minutes later, a hint of understanding flashed through Mewtwo's eyes.
'So superpower can be used like this?'
A red light appeared at the center of Ariana's forehead, and she let out a muffled groan as she woke up.
The moment she saw Mewtwo, she immediately fell to her knees with fervor, "God Lord, you have finally returned."
In Ariana's mind, a new memory fabricated by Gardevoir had been implanted:
In the future, she died because of Giovanni's betrayal, and was saved by Mewtwo who pitied her.
Now, Mewtwo had returned to the past with the power of the God of Time, arranging for her to enter Team Rocket and research the Mewtwo with the power of evolution.
A perfect time loop had been formed, and she, Ariana, would forever be Mewtwo-sama's most trusted subordinate.
Seeing this, Axel was stunned for a moment, then reacted.
Ariana had been mind controlled by Mewtwo.
In the Pokémon stories, there were often psychic Pokémon using their powers to control others.
The more representative examples being Gothitelle in "Black and White," and Mewtwo in "Mewtwo Strikes Back."
In "Mewtwo Strikes Back," Mewtwo even controlled a Nurse Joy to build his own forces.
Since this was also Mewtwo, it was totally normal for him to control Ariana.
"God Lord, what should we do next?", Ariana looked seriously at her God Lord.
Mewtwo froze for a moment, and looked to Gardevoir for help.
Gardevoir, in turn, looked at Axel for help.
Axel: "..."
'Such a big plot point, why are you asking me?'
After silently complaining, Axel still chose to take the lead.
No choice, Mewtwo had just gained consciousness not long ago.
Gardevoir was also usually an airhead, only becoming serious during battles.
If they were left to handle it, Giovanni would probably notice Ariana's oddities in just a few days.
"Ariana, just say that Mewtwo is dead."
"Also, don't let others know you're acquainted with us, just secretly help Mewtwo grow stronger."
"Understood!", Ariana looked at Axel almost fanatically.
"Orders from the friend of Lord God, I will accomplish them even if I have to die."
"But I must remind the Lords of one thing. When I opened Mewtwo-sama's breeding tank just now, I didn't cut off the signal."
"I'm afraid Giovanni will come over to check the situation within an hour."
Axel: "???"
'If there's ever a next time to travel, no matter what, I'm not getting on the S.S. Anne again.'
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