>slept on and off for SIXTEEN hoursMy time is now.
>>55984353[having cleared Black Tower]
"Having amazing Trainers like you here in Black City makes me seem less impressive. But whatever! My greed knows no bounds... That's right! That's why I'm the boss of Black City!"
It is precisely BECAUSE of of those connotations that he's proud to declare it. In a city where everyone is looking out for number one, where everyone is punching up and kicking down in pursuit of profit, he's at the top of the pecking order. You may be the strongest Trainer in town and everyone gossips about you as a living legend, but it's still his town.
Put another way, your Pokemon may be powerful, but he has Power. You cleared the tenth area in 500 steps? That's cute. Defeated Benga/Janna and their Latios? Charming. Beloved C-List actor? Good for you. How many business do you own? How many people do you employ? Net worth? Investment portfolio? You do have an investment portfolio, don't you? The boss is the winner in a game where you're not even a contender.