Pokémon: King of Kings

Chapter 6: Viridian Cities Lady Saint

(Viridian City, Kanto Region, Pokémon World)

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Cobalt and Acerola sat at a Table as Agatha poured them each a Hot Chocolate.

''Giovanni is Kanto's Strongest Gym Leader, as such a lot of his challengers lose.'' Says Agatha.

''And all these Pokémon belonged to trainers who blamed them.'' Says Cobalt.

''Sadly yes, the Eevee who stole your food is among the oldest here, I guess you could say the first of the abandoned. But it acts as a leader amongst the Pokémon here.'' Says Agatha.

''Lady Agatha, my name is Acerola, I'm Nanu's Niece.'' Says Acerola.

''I remember Nanu, he and Giovanni started their journey together, but when Nanu's grandfather fell ill and his father exiled, Nanu had to leave Kanto and attempt to become Alola's Kahuna of Ula'ula Island. Without Nanu's Influence, Giovanni lost his way. Becoming Kanto's Strongest Gym Leader through battling mercilessly.'' Agatha says sadly.

''Why are you here Lady Agatha? And don't tell me your just visiting.'' Says Cobalt.

''My assistant contacted me and informed me that you were headed here. I contacted Nurse Joy and she informed me about the theft...and the effectiveness of your food.'' Says Agatha, the pause before the food causes Cobalt to narrow his eyes.

''What's your offer?'' Asks Cobalt, as he staples his fingers, the fact his hot chocolate is nestled between them is just a bonus.

''I understand you intend to market the Pokémon Food, if Samuel signs off on its properties, then I'd be willing to back you. In exchange you would need to supply the Pokémon Center here in Viridian City and this Sanctuary.'' Says Agatha.

''I'll challenge Pewter and Cerulean, then head to Vermillion. If you can get Professor Oak, the Cerulean Sisters, and Surge to endorse my food as well as endorse it yourself as well as the other Elite Four and help provide me the funds to start a company and pressure Oak to do the same, I will do more than what you're requesting.'' Says Cobalt.

''Meaning?'' Asks Agatha, slightly interested.

''Once the supply situation has settled and a regular distribution network has been established, I'll sell the Food to every major city Pokémon Center in Kanto at half the price, and if you can pressure the League to sanction Pokémon Sanctuaries in those Cities, then I'll supply them with that same food. But here's where you benefit, I'll still sell it commercially in Kanto, but the Pokémon Center's and Sanctuaries get it at half the Price.'' Says Cobalt.

''Cost. Sell them to the Pokémon Centers and Sanctuaries at Cost.'' Agatha bargains.

''I still need to make a profit. I'll meet you somewhere in the middle. Let's say...half price to the Pokémon Centers and a Quarter of the price to the Sanctuaries. I can't solely rely on the commercial markets now, can I?'' Asks Cobalt.

Agatha purses her lips as she thinks.

''If it helps, Ula'ula Island's Legendary Island Guardian Pokémon would happily protect the Berry Fields if Cobalt asked. Tapu Bulu is incredibly fond of Cobalt and his abilities give us an Alolan-Based source of berries.'' Acerola supplies.

''Don't forget Nina, she still owes me a couple favors. If I asked, she'd happily sell from her store and that gives us an Alolan Customer Base.'' Cobalt adds.

''I'll agree so long as you don't make Saffron City the regional head of your Kanto Distribution, Sabrina doesn't need the boost to her ego.'' Says Agatha.