Mauville City, New Mauville, Sea Mauville, and Mauville.
The four Mauvilles each referred to a different place.
Baimu had only seen Sea Mauville, the abandoned undersea energy platform, in videos. But standing on a street in Mauville City, he could see the sprawling Mauville in one direction and, beyond the coastline, the dilapidated New Mauville on its island in another.
"Have you ever considered redeveloping New Mauville? I remember you saying you left it alone because it would affect the Wild Pokémon, but with today's technology—"
He turned to Wattson.
"You even know about that?" Wattson replied in surprise. "Did a relative of yours work for the company?"
"No. I read about it online."
"Ah."
The plump, white-haired old man nodded in understanding, then said regretfully, "Even with today's technology, it's the same problem. New Mauville's environment is unusual. We can't disturb it lightly, so we have to rebuild within Mauville City instead."
The company Wattson meant was Mauville Holdings, which had built Mauville City almost single-handedly. As an energy company, it had once competed with Devon Corporation, even sending corporate spies to uncover its rival's secrets.
Unfortunately, Devon Corporation had proved too formidable. Mauville Holdings had also suffered the failure of the New Mauville Project, a devastating blow that drove it into bankruptcy.
The anime's backstory was much the same as the games'. Mauville Holdings had become a thing of the past, brought down by the failed New Mauville Project.
Baimu recalled what he had read and asked, "Is New Mauville still abandoned?"
"Yes. Plenty of Wild Pokémon of the Electric type have made their home there. It's not as dangerous as Steel Valley, so if Electric-type Pokémon interest you, you could find a way over and take a look."
Wattson laughed and brought the vehicle to a sudden