The three parked the car and walked into the Pokémon Center.
Because of the large area it occupied, the Pokémon Center was located in the suburbs, so neither Axel nor Eva had been here before.
The entire building looked like something out of a video game, with a red-toned main building topped by a huge Poké Ball-shaped clock.
Different from the one in the games, this Pokémon Center was much larger.
Axel could understand. After all, in the real world, the Pokémon Center not only handled treatment but also the task of distributing starter Pokémon.
In addition, some common Pokémon goods could also be bought at the Pokémon Center.
Although not as complete as the Poké Mart, it was totally enough for raising young Pokémon.
"You two go look around. I'll take Shroomish to see if she has any hidden injuries."
"And here, take this. It's your coming-of-age gift," Aunt Stacy held two black-and-red Poké Balls and handed them to Axel and Eva respectively.
"These Poké Balls use special technology. Once a Pokémon moves in, it'll be very comfortable and also become more affectionate toward its owner."
"As for other things you'll need, that depends on whether you end up choosing a Pokémon egg or a young Pokémon."
"Thank you, Auntie, but this is too valuable…"
"Aiya, enough already," Eva didn't give Axel the chance to finish speaking. She made a funny face at Aunt Stacy and eagerly dragged Axel into the breeding zone.
After passing through a door, Axel and the others seemed to step into a primeval forest.
The environment of the entire breeding zone was completely different from the outside world. The first thing they saw were countless tall trees, with many common Pokémon like Caterpie and Pidgey living on and under the trees.
Running on the ground were common Ground-type Pokémon like Sandshrew and Cubone.
Of course, occasionally a few incredibly popular Pikachu would dash past.
"Wow, Brother Axel, look! That Nidoran is so pretty!"
"And that cute Clefairy. Ahh! There's even a Jigglypuff!"
Seeing Eva go into a frenzy, Axel quickly pulled the little loli away.
He absolutely couldn't let this little loli choose Jigglypuff as her starter Pokémon.
A prank-loving little loli plus a prank-loving Jigglypuff. He probably wouldn't even be able to sleep soundly in the future.
Besides, the Jigglypuff she had her eye on wasn't of great quality, only normal grade.
According to Pokémon growth rates, the league divided Pokémon aptitude into six levels: Normal, Elite, Gym, Elite Four, Champion, and Master.
Pokémon of each level could easily reach their corresponding strength, but advancing beyond that would be extremely difficult.
It was like how some ordinary people struggled with just the college entrance exam, while others could easily get into graduate school.
A difference in individual potential.
"Let's check out the other terrain areas in the breeding facility. Forest-type Pokémon are just a small portion, don't rush your decision."
"Auntie also said we should pay attention to Grass-type Pokémon."
"Alright~", The little loli moved her gaze away from the Jigglypuff.
But if she gave in that easily, she wouldn't be a little loli, "I'll listen to you, but you have to help me take a picture."
"What kind of picture?"
The little loli stuck out her pink tongue and laughed slyly, flipping through her phone and pulling out a photo.
It was a wedding photo, the man was kneeling on one knee, and the woman had one foot on his knee, flirtatiously lifting his chin.
Axel's face went dark.
"You're wearing a short skirt."
"What are you scared of? I'm even wearing the cute little panties you picked out for me."
Axel: "..."
'Are we sure those things I picked out are even wearable?'
But that was clearly something he couldn't say aloud.
"Fine, we can take the photo. But you have to promise me you won't make me go lingerie shopping with you again."
"Okay okay~", The little loli nodded repeatedly and agreed readily.
Of course, she had no intention of keeping that promise.
The little loli quickly gathered a few Pikachu as a background, took off her canvas shoes, revealed her white and tender little feet, and lightly stepped onto Axel's knee.
Axel behaved like a gentleman, not staring at the little loli's feet, keeping his eyes straight ahead.
"Mmm~ White lace panties really are cute. I have great taste."
"All done, Brother Axel! Come check how it turned out."
"Ahhh, it's perfect. I'm setting this photo as my wallpaper!"
Axel glanced at the screen and was just about to complain that a little loli using this wallpaper would never get married, when his eyes suddenly caught a group chat notification at the top of the phone.
[Young Master Gary is going to the breeding facility! So excited to see how awesome he becomes!]
'That guy's coming too?'
Axel's eyes lit up.
In a world fused with Pokémon, of course there would be people like Gary and Ash.
And they started their journey at the age of 18.
As Professor Oak's grandson, Gary had outstanding financial resources and chose to study abroad before his journey.
But who knew whether he had picked a sketchy agency, or if he just liked Mounatins unique smoggy environment.
Anyway, he had chosen this godforsaken place to study abroad, and just so happened to end up in the same class and school as Axel and Eva.
After learning that Gary was coming, Axel's thoughts immediately became lively.
In this world, Gary was the younger brother of Green, the Breeder from the Pokémon Special manga, and had a real talent for identifying Pokémon.
And while Axel's system could see a Pokémon's potential, its database clearly wasn't as strong as Gary's background.
'That guy definitely has some insider news!'
"Let's hang around here for a bit. It's been a while since we've seen Gary anyway."
"Sure! Let's take a few more pics!"
Axel: "..."
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Outside the Pokémon Center, a red sports car pulled up.
Gary, with brown hair, flicked his head stylishly and tossed his keys to the female companion in the passenger seat.
"Park the car for me, and just wait until this young master comes back out."
"Of course, Young Master Gary."
Signaling for the other girls to follow behind him, Gary's gaze landed on his Rotom Phone.
Inside was a chubby old man with white hair, none other than Professor Oak from faraway Kanto.
["How's the research I asked you to do going?"]
["You've been in Aurient for over a year now, and before you officially start your journey, you have to write an extraordinary report."]
["Otherwise, you'll never catch up to Green."]
[T/N: Green, one of the original protagonists of the Special series, known as the Breeder.]
Hearing Professor Oak's words, Gary curled his lips into a wicked and arrogant smile.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I came to this little city in Aurient precisely because I saw something unusual online a year ago. A very unusual Ralts."
"This Ralts is normally just as dazed as a Psyduck, can't even learn Teleport, and has been sitting in the breeding facility for years with no one adopting her."
"But I suspect the reason she acts that way is the same as Psyduck's."
"She's got too much psychic power!"
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