Edward seemed to have far underestimated the power of the Golden Potential value.
What it benchmarked against shouldn’t just be Pokémon, but another world entirely, especially considering the qualitative change that happened to Onix in just one night…
Clearly, this wasn’t something an average Mage could even touch upon.
Edward needed more parameters to determine exactly what level of potential this was.
However, as a result…
He, as the Trainer, seemed to have no place to show his skills.
At least, that was the case in terms of nurturing.
As for Onix, he would just let it grow wild on its own.
And Tyrogue…
For now, it would still focus primarily on physical training.
Since Golden Potential was so heaven-defying, Edward didn’t need to worry too much about Tyrogue, who was one-fifth Golden.
So~ how should he nurture this “mediocre” little fellow?
“Kirlia~”
Magnolia.
Following beside Edward was a humanoid Pokémon that looked like a pure young girl.
Its white body looked as if it were wearing a ballet tutu.
Its green legs were slender and straight.
Its shoulder-length bangs were also green, making its eyes look even brighter and more intelligent.
But right now…
It was looking at Edward with those rose-red eyes in Confusion.
Its Telepathy faintly sensed that its Trainer was currently thinking about something rude.
“What’s wrong? Kirlia?”
Edward patted the little head of his future “waifu” and smiled gently.
That’s right.
This was the Pokémon Edward had lured in with the bait.
It was Kirlia, the pre-evolution of the ultra-popular dual Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon—Gardevoir.
However, Edward’s gentleness was impartial toward all Pokémon.
It wasn’t a preference born of the kind of twisted ideology held by someone like N’s father.
And there was one more crucial point…
This Kirlia was a cross-dresser.
It was a male!
[Species: Kirlia.]
[Ability: Telepathy.]
[Skills: Confusion, Hypnosis, Magical Leaf, Double Team, Reflect, Light Screen, Future Sight.]
[Affection: 68.]
[Potential: 90.]
The system’s description for the bait was: the higher the Pokémon’s potential, the greater the attraction, and the Pokémon will have high affection for the host after using it.
So, was 90 considered high aptitude, or had he encountered a low-probability event?
Judging solely from the skills Kirlia currently mastered…
It should belong to the excellent category, right?
Edward didn’t intend to treat his Pokémon differently based on potential; he was just a bit bothered that he couldn’t allocate points to Kirlia.
As the saying goes: if children are at odds, it’s because the parents lack virtue.
Even though Kirlia didn’t know—and even Onix and Tyrogue didn’t know—that Edward could allocate points.
They just felt like they had suddenly gained enlightenment.
Or rather, that this was a natural benefit of becoming Edward’s Pokémon.
He had indulged in a moment of pleasure back then, and now he could only worry in vain, as he didn’t know the criteria for the system’s missions.
Furthermore, there was no guarantee that missions would reward potential points.
So, Edward could only try to make a small, insignificant compensation by taking it out to see the world.
…
Yesterday, interrupted by Lisanna, Edward’s original plan to go to the grocery store was forced to a halt.
He couldn’t even enjoy the fresh meat that the butcher uncle had kindly gifted him, so he had to give it to Lisanna.
After all, his home wasn’t equipped with something as nice as a refrigerator.
And the jungle was naturally hot and humid; it definitely wouldn’t keep for a night.
He could only say sorry to the uncle in his heart.
But even without the ingredients, Edward realized that he really should have some daily necessities.
Like a set of clothes he could wear out.
Like toothpaste and a toothbrush…
“How do you feel?”
Strolling down the street, Edward leaned down and asked.
Psychic-type Pokémon more or less have the power to sense the emotions of others.
So with so many people around, Edward was a bit worried.
After all, in the time period he transmigrated from, Xunzi’s theory that human nature is inherently evil seemed to be proven time and again.
So even though everything that had happened these past few days warmed Edward’s heart.
He didn’t mind thinking the worst of others; it was a form of self-protection.
“Kirlia~”
To Edward’s relief…
Kirlia’s cry was cheerful and pleasant.
On one hand, it was because the overall atmosphere of Magnolia was indeed friendly and simple.
Passersby who saw a magical creature like Kirlia showed kindness.
Even if they were curious, they wouldn’t rashly offend it.
On the other hand, Kirlia didn’t care as much about the outside world’s feelings as Edward thought.
It only cared about its Trainer.
And with Edward caring so much about it, it felt like it had everything.
“Is that so~ then that’s good.”
“If there’s anything you want to eat, just tell me. Don’t be shy.”
Currently, Onix mainly ate soil, so Edward didn’t need to worry…
of course, even if he wanted to, he wouldn’t have the means.
As for Tyrogue…
From what Edward knew of its type, it probably wouldn’t be interested in street “junk food.”
“Kirlia~ Kir-Kirlia~”
Kirlia nodded happily.
It was indeed curious about the food made by the incredibly large population of Pokémon known as “humans.”
The fragrance wafting from the roadside was something it had never smelled in all the time since it evolved from Ralts into Kirlia.
It was only because it had been used to a bland diet since childhood…
That it didn’t have any particularly strong impulses.
In fact, not just Kirlia, but Edward also felt a sense of novelty toward this otherworldly civilization.
After a walk around, well~ how should he put it.
In terms of infrastructure and level of civilization, let alone comparing it to an international metropolis like Shanghai, even the second and third-tier small cities back home far surpassed it.
What Edward found most unacceptable was that there wasn’t even a comprehensive shopping mall here.
He had to run to several places just to buy everything on his list, taking a total of—two and a half hours! This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
Shopping finished.
An exhausted Edward, comforted by Kirlia, walked into a fast-food restaurant carrying large and small bags.
He had noticed that every time they passed by here, Kirlia’s gaze would linger on the Strawberry Sundae advertisement standee at the door.
He had decided early on to eat lunch here.
Only…
when he had picked out the set meal, ordered the sundae, and finally went to pay, Edward reached into his pocket!
His expression instantly froze.
Holy crap!
Where did my money go?!
Did I drop it?
Or…
was it stolen by a pickpocket?!
What kind of pickpocket is that skilled?
No, no, it seems like I simply spent it all…
“Hey, you in front, can you hurry up?”
“S-sorry.”
Edward wasn’t thick-skinned to begin with.
In this situation, sweat was already seeping from his forehead.
He was too ashamed to look back, so he just turned sideways and nodded to express his apology to the person behind him, then said to the cashier in embarrassment.
“Um, I don’t want the… no, just give me one sundae.”
As he spoke.
Edward threw a crumpled thousand-yuan bill from his pocket onto the counter; it was the only note he had left.
“Alright, one moment.”
Fortunately, the cashier’s face didn’t show any strange expression.
This allowed Edward to regain some ability to breathe.
When he was buying everything earlier, he only thought about when it would be over.
He had forgotten that he was no longer that golden bachelor with a plentiful private stash who didn’t have to worry about anyone else if he was full.
“Kirlia…”
Kirlia knit its brows, looking at Edward with concern.
It tugged at Edward’s sleeve and shook its head.
Indicating that it didn’t want to eat anymore either.
“It’s okay.”
Walking to the waiting area, Edward patted its head and coaxed it.
He had just panicked for a moment because it was the first time he had encountered such a thing.
And as an adult.
His emotional regulation was more than sufficient, and he also knew that everyone was busy with their own lives; no one was paying attention to him…
“Here is your sundae, and your change”
“Thanks.”
Edward took the items in each hand and turned around.
Today was a weekday, and it was already three in the afternoon, so there weren’t many people in the shop.
So even if he only bought one sundae, it should be fine to sit for a while.
He led Kirlia to a two-person seat by the window, placed the sundae in front of Kirlia, and smiled.
“Go ahead and eat”