Chapter 122: Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice [122]
On the way to Mahogany Town earlier, Stephen had been considering the situation.
Using only Pryce's secret as a masked man as leverage didn't seem threatening enough. After all, Pryce had two cards in his hand: Zorua and Stephen's own identity. With only one card to play, Stephen was clearly at a disadvantage.
"Fine then. Since you've captured my partner, I'll capture yours. That should even be the playing field, right?"
Besides, even if Stephen exposed Pryce's true identity, it didn't seem like it would pose much of a threat to him. Pryce could simply keep chasing Celebi while dodging the League's pursuit. After all, it didn't feel like the League had anyone capable of stopping him.
Peak Lance + Peak Leon might have stood a chance. But as things stand now? Not happening.
Even if Pryce's identity were revealed, the worst that would happen was a slight reduction in his operational efficiency. The League might not even issue a warrant for him.
Wasn't it clear from the original story? After all the havoc Pryce caused, the League still shamelessly let him become the Mahogany Gym Leader. Why? Because his strength was undeniable, and the League didn't want to push him to the other side.
It just goes to show—power truly does grant privilege.
Looking at the Big Three (Pryce, Giovanni, and Lance), both Pryce and Lance committed serious crimes. Yet, in the end, the League turned a blind eye and let them return as a Gym Leader and Champion, respectively.
Giovanni, though, was truly hunted by the League relentlessly. That was because the misdeeds of Giovanni and his Team Rocket were too widespread. Even if the League wanted to recruit Giovanni and clean up his image, it wasn't feasible.
After thinking it over, Stephen concluded that the most effective way to threaten Pyce was through La Glace, the Lapras.