Watching Lily leave with confidence after getting the advice, Alex couldn't help but shake his head.
He just told her to pay attention to Squirtle and make sure it looks up when using Tackle next time.
She suddenly realized and immediately knew the reason for her failure in this battle.
She took Squirtle to do targeted training immediately...
But...
"How could the reason for not being able to defeat Snivy be that Tackle isn't skilled enough?"
"Tep Tep..."
Snivy couldn't hold back...
"Forget it, should we head downtown? Do you want to go into the Poké Ball?"
Alex took out the Poké Ball and asked.
"Tep Tep?" (Is it okay?)
Looking at the Poké Ball in Alex's hand, Snivy showed a look of disdain.
It didn't want to stay in that narrow space.
"Okay, then will you be held by me or stand on my shoulders? Otherwise, you won't be able to get on the bus."
Pokémon Law clearly states that
There can be no large Pokémon on public transportation, and the Trainer must have contact with their Pokémon.
"Tep?"
Snivy looked at him suspiciously.
"Really!"
Alex said seriously.
Although it also meant he wanted to hold Snivy in his arms.
It's summer.
The cool feeling against the skin is the best.
"Tep Tep..."
Snivy nodded reluctantly.
...
The Sycamore City Pokémon League branch.
Alex walked out holding Snivy.
At first, the little guy was only willing to stay on his shoulders.
But soon, because it is not short in height, it would look very out of place if it stood on people's shoulders to sit on the bus.
This abruptness made it feel a little embarrassed.
As a second choice, it could only stay in Alex's arms.
It's actually pretty good...
It's quite warm.
It would be better if those hands didn't keep touching my body...
Snivy thought.
It's a bit weird and embarrassing.
The certificate came out very quickly. The receptionist was also very friendly. She praised Alex for his great achievements in becoming a mid-level Breeder at such a young age.
She also opened the Breeder House qualification certificate for Alex.
"We need to buy some daily bandages, Super Potions, and the like, as well as materials to make maintenance energy cubes."
With this thought in mind, Alex strode towards the Want Want Supermarket opposite the Alliance.
This is Alliance's largest chain of department stores, where you can find everything from Pokémon supplies to daily necessities.
But after crossing the road, Alex discovered it.
There is a large banner hanging at the entrance of Want Want Supermarket.
"To become an excellent Trainer, you must start with a battle. During the summer vacation, Want Want Supermarket and Pokémon League jointly held a Rookie Trainer battle competition - the Baby Cup. As long as you are a Rookie Trainer, you can participate for free!"
"Rich rewards are waiting for you to take home!"
Next to the banner, there is an anime sticker of Gardevoir blowing a kiss.
It seems that the organizers of the competition are well aware of what will catch the attention of children of this age.
This is not what Alex cares about.
What matters to him is...
[First Prize: One Pokémon egg from the three starter Pokémon, one NT$88,000 shopping card from Want Want Supermarket, and one chance to guess the egg riddle at the Want Want Supermarket headquarters!]
[Second Prize: A Want Want Supermarket shopping card worth NT$88,000. One chance to guess the egg riddle at the Want Want Supermarket headquarters!]
[Third Prize: A shopping card of NT$88,000 worth of goods from Want Want Supermarket.]
Um....
The rewards seem a bit rich?
Alex pondered, and wanted to keep his eyes fixed on the competition time and rules below Gardevoir....
July 15th.
Rules: Only first-stage Pokémon are allowed to participate, and their strength is below Elite.
Beginner, Normal, Elite, Gym, Totem, Elite, Champion...
This is a rough classification of the strength of Pokémon below the level of Legendary Beasts by humans.
If you are below the elite level,
That means that almost all Pokémon between levels 0 and 20 can participate.
Although participating in the competition is somewhat in conflict with my idea of becoming a Breeder...
But...
Are the rewards really that much?
"Snivy, what do you think?"
So, Alex threw this difficult problem to Snivy.
"Tep?"
"Tep Tep...."
It shook its head, indicating that it could not understand the words on it. It could only recognize the word Gardevoir...
"You agree too, right? Okay, I'll sign up."
Alex walked into the supermarket excitedly.
Snivy: ???
I've read it randomly, right?
When he walked into the supermarket, Alex was a little surprised that there were quite a few people who signed up.
He suddenly realized.
This period of time is the summer vacation.
He just finished the junior trainer assessment recently, and now is the most leisurely time.
That's why the supermarket specially organized a baby cup competition.
Used to inspire passion in Rookie Trainer Breeder Pokémon.
After all...
Breeder Pokémon need resources, but where do the resources come from?
You can only buy it from the supermarket...
It only takes a small reward to greatly increase the supermarket's sales.
Hateful.
What a high level of skill!
Alex cursed inwardly,
Then he thought this "method" was really good.
When the Breeder store opens in the future, I will learn it myself!
"Hey handsome boy, is this your Pokémon? It's so cute."
At this time, a supermarket waitress came over and praised Snivy.
Alex followed her words and agreed: "Yes, it is a very cute Pokémon."
This made Snivy blush and its body felt a little uncomfortable.
"Are you here to participate in the Baby Cup as well? What do you think of the Baby Cup held by Want Want Supermarket this time?"
This young lady is obviously here to do market research.
"I think it's great. It not only gives Rookie Trainers a chance to fight, but also motivates Rookie Trainers to train Pokémon. If possible, I think the reward is not generous enough and can be higher."
Alex said seriously, "Well, I'll be even happier after I get first place."
The direct words stunned the waitress who usually received all kinds of people.
Then she couldn't help laughing, "Are you confident in your abilities, handsome boy? Are you the Trainer from the Pokémon school?"
"No, to be clear, I am a Breeder... I am just a part-time Trainer..."
Alex gave a brilliant smile.
"Uh... okay."
Seeing Alex's answer, the young lady didn't know what to say. She said a few polite words and left.
She just complained in her heart.
"As expected, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger... Do you really think the supermarket will release the first prize?"
She shook her head.
She knew that the supermarket owner's son would also participate in the Baby Cup.
And his Pokémon is a Lapras!