“You don’t need to worry about that.
You’ll only be assigned to the Intermediate area for one-on-one singles.
However, you may run into experienced Trainers using new Pokémon to participate in arena battles.
I believe you can handle that.” Hearing this, Evan Lane nodded.
If they were talking about growth time, then yes, he really had not had much of it.
But if they were comparing command ability and tactics, Evan was still full of confidence.
“Go home at noon today and discuss it with your parents first.
You can set out this afternoon.
If you’re willing, you can even stay there until the state tournament begins.” “After all, the state tournament will be held in Kingsport,” Elena Greenhill added after thinking for a moment.
“This…” For a moment, Evan seemed to freeze up and could not speak.
In truth, if possible, he naturally wanted to stay there all the way until the state tournament began.
But if he left like that, wouldn’t he miss out on the weekly $1,000 reward for holding first place in the assessment?!
Although no one was competing for his position, if he was not even there and still kept claiming the first-place reward, that really would be a little unfair to the people behind him.
Seeing Evan’s hesitant expression, the usually cool and elegant Elena rarely rolled her eyes.
“Enough.
Do you think the principal and I don’t know what you’re like?” “Your reward money will be transferred to you separately.
As for the others, don’t worry.
The school has already spent the big money.
It won’t be stingy over this little bit.” At that, Evan finally relaxed.
The closer Snivy got to evolving, the larger her appetite became.
Recently, she had even started needing two nutritional meals a day!
Because of that, Evan’s already shaky little savings had begun showing signs of hitting rock bottom.
Originally, with the $5,000 prize from the first assessment, if it were only food costs, Snivy would not have been able to eat Evan into bankruptcy.
The real problem was that the energy in that low-grade Leaf Stone had already been completely consumed.
Evan could not afford another Leaf Stone, so he could only buy large amounts of Berries and herbs containing Grass-type energy at lower prices.
Since he could not win through quality, he could only rely on quantity.
After one week of that, Evan only had around $4,000 left.
Once he went to Kingsport, as the state capital, prices there would naturally be higher.
And without the school cafeteria’s discounts, Snivy’s meals alone would be enough to give Evan a headache.
“This letter is for the manager of the Kingsport Battle Arena.
He was my classmate in college.
He can help arrange many things for you.” As she spoke, Elena patted Evan’s shoulder and continued, “Don’t embarrass me in front of my old friend once you get there.
Though I suppose I haven’t really taught you much yet…” Before the regular class assessment had even ended, Evan returned to the dorm, packed the necessities, shouldered his bag, and walked toward the school gate.
“Hey, Evan.
Where are you headed this time?” Because Evan was the senior student who entered and left the school gate most often, he had gradually become familiar with Mr.
Wilkes, the old security guard.
“I’m going to Kingsport.
I might not come back to school for quite a while, so make sure you miss me, old man!” Watching Evan wave as his figure gradually disappeared from sight, Mr.
Wilkes could not help clicking his tongue in amazement.
“That kid’s clearly outgrown a place like this.
Once he gets onto a bigger stage, he’s going to make a name for himself.” The school gate was the best place to overhear all kinds of news.
Not only did Mr.
Wilkes often run into Evan, he also frequently heard teachers and students discussing him.
“If that useless grandson of mine can have even half of Evan’s ability someday, the Wilkes family ancestors might burst out of their graves celebrating!” …
Sitting on the high-speed train, Evan looked at the 23 Sunlight Points he had accumulated over the past week on the system panel and began thinking about the most profitable option at the current stage.
Before boarding, Evan had first gone to Lucas’s home to visit Lucas’s mother, then returned to his own home to explain the situation.
After his last visit home, Evan had told his parents about Lucas’s family situation.
However, he had only said that Lucas had gone out to gain experience and had not mentioned his own suspicions.
After a week of getting along, Evan’s mother and Mrs.
Ember had already become very close.
They basically went out grocery shopping together now.
This was also something Evan had planned in advance.
When Lucas would return was still unknown, and Evan would eventually have to take university exams and go traveling.
With his parents looking after things, he could feel more at ease.
Just then, a system message suddenly popped up, startling Evan out of his thoughts.
[Ding!
Congratulations, host.
Achievement completed: Leaving the Starter Village!
Limited-time privilege obtained: Spin the Lucky Wheel twice and receive one extra spin for free!] “?” “There’s actually an achievement system?
But this reward…” Evan’s mouth twitched.
He had a slight suspicion that this damn system had made up an achievement reward on the spot just to trick him out of his few remaining Sunlight Points!
But since it was buy two, get one free, not spinning would feel like a huge loss.
This was practically an open scheme that no gamer in the Arcadia League could resist!
“Damn it!” Evan closed his eyes and directly chose to draw twice in a row.
In the next moment, two white lights lit up, almost blinding him.
[Ding!
Congratulations, host.
Obtained: Big Black Bunny Milk Candy ×1, Moomoo Milk ×1.] Seeing that he had drawn one bottle of Moomoo Milk, Evan’s expression finally eased a little.
At this stage, Big Black Bunny Milk Candy probably would not have such an obvious effect on Snivy anymore.
It could only be used as an after-meal dessert now.
Moomoo Milk, on the other hand, was always in demand.
At the very least, it saved him a few dozen dollars!
Evan’s current financial situation had already reached the point of barely scraping by.
Originally, Evan had wanted to experience riding a Flying-type Pokémon to Kingsport, but after seeing the outrageous price, he had finally been persuaded to give up and take the high-speed train instead.
“I definitely have to catch a Tropius someday.
If that doesn’t work, a Shaymin would do too!” In Evan’s impression, even counting Mythical and Legendary Pokémon, there were probably fewer than five Grass and Flying-type Pokémon combined.
Looking at the last remaining draw, Evan decided to go all the way.
Gritting his teeth, he chose to keep spinning.
The familiar slot machine sound effect rang out.
Before long, a brilliant blue light suddenly flashed, making Evan, who had already given up hope, jolt upright.
It’s blue!
It’s blue!
I hit pity, people!
[Ding!
Congratulations, host.
Obtained: Calming Sachet!] Name: Calming Sachet Quality: Blue Effect: After being worn, it allows a Pokémon to rapidly recover stamina outside of battle and increases training efficiency.
Restriction: Physical energy consumption increases, and it only works from low-level to Intermediate-level strength.
Description: Took you this long to get your first Blue?
Your luck really is cursed, huh?
When he saw the restriction, Evan’s mood was no longer quite as good.
Increased energy consumption meant Snivy’s appetite was going to increase again.
Wallet: Stay away from me!
As for the final description, Evan smiled disdainfully.
He had drawn a Blue Item using a system-rewarded spin.
Obviously, he was a luck god, okay?!
The high-speed train soon arrived at the station.
The moment Evan walked out, the scene outside grabbed his attention.
He only glanced briefly at the futuristic buildings before losing interest.
What truly attracted Evan was that with just one look, he saw several Trainers with starter Pokémon beside them.
Among them was even one of Evan’s favorites, Venusaur!
“That powerful build, the color of that flower, those sharp eyes…
this Venusaur has been raised incredibly well!” Evan completely changed from his lazy appearance and excitedly released Snivy.
As soon as Snivy appeared, she yawned first.
Then her gaze naturally locked onto that Venusaur.
“Sni, Sni!” So strong!
Snivy’s eyes shone.
This was the first time she had seen such a powerful Grass-type Pokémon.
She could not sense the depth of its strength at all.
“That aura is much stronger than Ms.
Greenhill’s Swellow!
Could that be a Gym-level Trainer?” “Young man, one look and I can tell you’re from out of town.
That is the ace Venusaur of Mr.
Graham Hawthorne, our Kingsport Grass-type Gym Leader!” Hearing the passerby’s explanation, Evan nodded silently.
As expected of Kingsport.
There were probably quite a few Gym-level powerhouses here, unlike Mapleford, where Professional Trainers were already one-in-a-million.
Evan casually hailed a taxi and headed toward the Kingsport Battle Arena.
“I’m already getting excited.
I wonder what kind of Trainers we’ll get to battle.
What do you think, Snivy?” “Sni, Sni!” Rarely, even the proud Snivy became excited.