Pokémon: This trainer is too wild!

Chapter 173 My brother Mammon is the best brother in the world!

"My dearest brother~"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yin's pupils dilated in shock, and she stared at Mammon in disbelief.

My younger brother? Me?

Am I his younger brother? In other words, is this person my older brother?

Xiao Yin was incredibly shocked. So, he's my family?
Xiao Yin almost instinctively refused to admit it. Although he was also looking for his family, he didn't expect it to come so... easily?
So Xiao Yin fell silent.

Meanwhile, Cattleya was also looking at the red-haired boy with a rather aloof and cold demeanor in surprise. Was this Mammon's younger brother who had been kidnapped since childhood?
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy to see your brother? Or do you need your brother to open his arms and let you feel the warmth of his embrace?"

Mammon's smile remained gentle as he looked at the silent Little Silver and made a teasing remark.

As he spoke, Mammon opened his arms and stepped forward, seemingly wanting to give Silver a hug.

"stop!"

But as if by reflex, Silver took a step back, watching Mammon warily as he approached.

Mammon stopped and raised an eyebrow at Little Silver.

"You say you're my brother, what proof do you have?" Xiao Yin asked in a deep voice.

It's not that he's unwilling to acknowledge that he has family, but rather that his upbringing taught him not to easily trust anyone.

Although he did feel a strange flutter in his heart for the boy in front of him, Xiao Yin remained cautious.

"Huh? You rascal, what kind of evidence do your family members need to prove it?" Ah Xiang was shocked again and couldn't help but exclaim.

He had never met such a bizarre person in his life. Family is family, what other evidence is there?
And this is so strange, are there really people who don't even recognize their own family members?
Ah Xiang scratched his head. He felt that this red-haired person seemed a bit strange; otherwise, it wouldn't make sense.

"Shut up!" Xiao Yin glanced coldly at Ah Xiang. What did this guy know?
Ah Xiang pursed his lips, but didn't continue to interrupt.

"You say you're my brother, then who are our parents?" Little Silver turned her gaze back to Mammon and asked in a cold voice.

“I see. You’ve forgotten? Well, that makes sense, it’s been ten years after all.” Mammon sighed softly.

According to the plot of the special episode, Gin was only two or three years old when he was kidnapped, so he had almost no memory of Giovanni, since he was too young at the time.

However, in this world, Xiao Yin was five or six years old when she was captured, so normally she should still have some memories of it.

But it's normal for them to forget, after all, they're just kids.

“Our father is Giovanni, the leader of the Viridian Gym. As for our mother, she passed away not long after giving birth to you.”

"And I am your brother, Mammon. How about that? Does that ring a bell?"

Mammon patiently gave an introduction.

“Sakaki… Mammon…”

Xiao Yin murmured the two names softly, frantically recalling her memories.

A few scattered memories began to flash through my mind: a middle-aged man with a buzz cut wearing a suit, his face obscured; to the man's right was a boy with short black hair, and to his left was myself.

Xiao Yin's eyes were a little dazed. Was it real? It seemed like it really was.

"Is that Sneasel still with you? Pokémon memories are much clearer than human memories. If Sneasel is still here, it should still remember me."

Mammon spoke up to Little Silver at the opportune moment.

"Yes! Sneasel!"

Silver quickly released his Sneasel, the Pokémon he first met and which had been with him since childhood.

Even after he was captured and taken to the capital, Nyx continued to protect him.

Niu La appeared beside Xiao Yin, looking up at him with a puzzled expression.

"Nuira, do you know that person?"

Silver pointed at Mammon and whispered to Sneasel, not even realizing that his tone was already filled with anticipation.

Although she had built a high wall around her heart, shutting out her true feelings, Xiao Yin still longed to find her family from the bottom of her heart.

Niu La looked at Mammon, and upon seeing Mammon, Niu La's expression instantly changed. At first, she hesitated, but upon seeing the smile on Mammon's face, she was overjoyed.

"勃~!"

In an instant, Nyx Asura transformed into a black shadow and swiftly arrived in front of Mammon.

"Long time no see, Sneasel." Mammon's tone was gentle as he softly rubbed Sneasel's head, which was dotted with green light.

"勃~"

The snail let out a soft, comfortable hum, its eyes closing contentedly—this was the feeling!

Niu La excitedly turned around and kept calling out to Little Silver.

Seeing Sneasel's reaction, Silver understood the outcome. His expression subtly changed, and he hesitated to look at Mammon.

After escaping the Masked Organization, besides becoming stronger, he also wanted to find his family, just like Xiao Lan.

But now that his family members were standing right in front of him, Xiao Yin felt helpless and awkward.

He didn't know how to face his older brother...

Mammon, on the other hand, slowly walked up to Silver, his gaze gentle, his smile gentle, and his voice gentle.

"Little Silver, it's been a long time."

It was the same words again, but this time they sounded completely different to Xiao Yin.

"elder brother……"

Xiao Yin raised her head, her gloomy expression that usually kept strangers at bay melting away. Looking at her blood-related older brother, Xiao Yin pursed her lips, a warm current flowing through her heart.

“You must have suffered a lot over the years. After you disappeared, my dad and I searched for you for a long time, but we couldn’t find you anywhere.”

Mammon placed his hands on Little Silver's shoulders, and his gentle voice made Little Silver's tear ducts tingle.

"But it's alright, even though you're a little late, you're finally back, Little Silver."

Xiao Yin was still a little dazed when he felt himself fall into a warm embrace—the hug from his older brother.

Although she didn't want to admit it, Xiaoyin truly felt an unprecedented sense of peace, a sense of security that came from her family.

He had already decided to abandon all his weaknesses, become stronger by any means necessary, and protect Sister Xiaolan.

But now, he felt his 'weakness' had returned. "From now on, rely on your brother as much as you want. Your brother will definitely protect you. No matter who it is, I will not let you get hurt."

Mammon's gentle yet firm voice made Xiao Yin feel disoriented again, and tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.

elder brother……

"That's great."

Ah Xiang smiled as he watched this heartwarming scene unfold before him.

Come to think of it, this guy with such a cold, aloof personality and terrible character, finding his family should make him a little better, right?

Ah Xiang silently left the Burnt Tower; as an outsider, there was no need for him to stay any longer.

His Pokémon were all defeated by Silver, so he needs to hurry to the Pokémon Center to have Nurse Joy help him recover.

Speaking of which...

Ah Xiang scratched his head. Mammon? The name sounded familiar, but Ah Xiang couldn't quite place it for the moment.

Mammon was in a pretty good mood after being reunited with his younger brother.

He took Xiaoyin to the best restaurant in Yuanzhu City, booked a private room, and ordered a table full of dishes for Xiaoyin.

"Brother, we don't need so much, we can't eat it all."

Xiao Yin felt warm inside from his brother's care, but he still shook his head, wanting to refuse.

Having been rigorously trained by the masked man since childhood, Xiao Yin has also developed a good habit of saving food.

"It's okay, we can pack up the leftovers. Today is the day we reunite after a long separation, so let's eat something nice."

Mammon replied with a smile.

"Oh right, I haven't introduced you to her yet, this is Cattleya, one of my most important companions."

Mammon introduced Cattleya, who was standing next to him.

"Hello, Silver." Cattleya nodded to Silver with a gentle yet elegant smile.

"Hello." Xiao Yin tried his best to put on a smile, even though he had subconsciously tried to keep a straight face.

"Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. I thought I would never see you again in this lifetime."

Mammon took an old but well-preserved photograph from the lining of his pocket and handed it to Silver.

Xiao Yin took a look, and her eyes were once again filled with emotion.

The photo shows a family of three. The mature man in the middle is Sakaki, and on either side are Mammon and Silver as children. Next to Silver is the Slug.

Xiao Yin gently stroked the photograph with her fingertips.

“If Dad knew, I think he would be very happy,” Mammon remarked.

"...Is Father at the Tokiwa Dojo?"

Xiao Yin was clearly still a little uncomfortable, but he still awkwardly called out that name.

"Yes, he is a gym leader after all, so he must be quite busy. Silver, if you have time, you should go and visit him."

Mammon said with a smile.

"I can go right away! But... brother, aren't you coming with me?"

Xiao Yin replied almost impatiently, as she was eager to see her father soon.

Besides, Blue is in Kanto now, so after I go to Viridian City, I can go see Blue.

But he soon realized the meaning behind Mammon's words.

"It's not convenient for me right now. I'll go back when I have the chance," Mammon politely declined.

"..." Xiao Yin remained silent. He couldn't understand why Mammon was refusing to go home. Did he have some kind of conflict with his father?
But that doesn't seem right either.

"Let's eat first, Xiao Yin. Look how thin you've become. Have some meat."

The waiter had already brought the dishes over, and Mammon called for Little Silver to eat, placing the largest piece of meat into Little Silver's bowl.

Little Silver ate silently, feeling incredibly warm inside. Was this the kind of happiness only someone with a brother could experience?!
After dinner, Mammon took Xiao Yin to a nearby shopping mall and bought him several new outfits and shoes. He also took him to the Yuanzhu Dance Hall to watch a performance. Afterward, the three of them strolled around and chatted.

For Xiao Yin, this was definitely the happiest and most fulfilling day of his life so far.

My brother is so good to him!! He's the best brother in the world!

Xiao Yin even felt like she was smiling in her sleep at night.

Early the next morning.

"Gin, send me a message when you get to Viridian City. Be careful on the road."

Mammon straightened Silver's collar and patted Silver's shoulder with a smile.

"Okay." Little Silver nodded.

"Okay, have a nice trip."

Mammon hugged and patted Little Silver on the back.

"Okay! Bye-bye, bro."

A rare smile appeared on Little Silver's face as he waved to Mammon.

"Bye-Bye."

Mammon watched with a smile on his face until Little Silver's figure disappeared from sight, then the smile slowly faded.

"I wonder what the child's reaction will be when he finds out that his newly recognized brother is actually a member of Team Rocket?"

Mammon was well aware that Silver hated evil organizations.

When they arrived in Viridian City, Silver learned from Giovanni that Mammon was now a member of Team Rocket. I wonder what Silver's expression would be.

Hmm, it probably feels like the sky is falling?

and then?
Is it love turning into hate, sacrificing family for the greater good, or is it an attempt to pull one's 'foolish' self out of the 'quagmire'?
Poor Silver, he finally found his family, only to discover that they were members of the evil organization he hated most.

But Mammon had no choice. Besides, he still had feelings for his younger brother; after all, they were blood relatives.

Hmm, next time we meet, should I say, "My silly little brother?"
(End of this chapter)