“The Star-Glitter Stone is poisonous.
When combined with the equally toxic Coral Fruit, both items greatly enhance a Pokémon’s resistance to Ground-type attacks.” “However, their toxins also amplify each other.
Long-term consumption can damage an Aron’s nervous system, and there is currently no effective cure.” “So while the method works…
it isn’t recommended.” It took Adrian Sterling nearly an hour to finish reading the entire research post.
The information had cost him 100,000 Daxia Coins.
It wasn’t exactly worth the price, but it still provided several useful insights.
“But…” “I have the System.” Both the Star-Glitter Stone and Coral Fruit contained dangerous toxins.
Used together over a long period, they would inevitably cause permanent nerve damage.
However, Adrian quickly realized something.
If Aron consumed them only in very small amounts with long intervals between doses, its powerful physique should prevent any serious harm.
The downside was obvious.
The training effect would be much weaker.
Adrian then opened the System Shop.
Antidote “If it’s poison, I can cure it.” Price: 100 System Points per bottle.
The price was perfectly reasonable.
More importantly…
After using the System for several days, Adrian had learned one thing.
Every item sold in the System Shop was genuine.
Its descriptions never exaggerated.
There was no false advertising.
If the Antidote claimed it could cure any poison…
Then it truly could.
As long as he purchased enough bottles, this training plan could be carried out safely.
— While Adrian was deep in thought, a loud cry echoed through the backyard.
A massive Corviknight, far larger than ordinary members of its species, descended gracefully from the sky before landing in the courtyard.
A man jumped lightly from its back.
His appearance resembled Adrian’s by nearly seventy percent.
“Good work, Corviknight.” The man smiled before recalling it into its Poké Ball.
As soon as he appeared, several Pokémon living around the estate happily rushed toward him.
He patiently greeted every one of them, stroking their heads and playing with them until they were satisfied.
Only then did he finally make his way toward the house.
The man was Adrian’s father…
Xia Qianli.
Hearing the commotion outside, Adrian closed his tablet and walked into the backyard.
Sure enough, he found his father happily surrounded by Pokémon.
He rubbed one on the head.
Patted another affectionately.
Most of these Pokémon belonged to Xia Qianli’s secondary team or were lower-level partners that remained at the family estate.
“Dad.” Adrian greeted him.
Xia Qianli nodded before walking over.
“You’ve grown taller again.” After observing his son for a moment, those were the first words he spoke.
Ever since Adrian received +1 Physique from the System, his body had developed noticeably faster.
He now stood nearly 1.85 meters tall.
Even Gardevoir had already replaced most of his clothes because he’d outgrown them.
— “Beldum.” “This is my father.” Adrian introduced the two.
Beldum floated politely beside him.
As they entered the house together, Xia Qianli glanced around.
“Where’s Chuchu?” “She went out with her classmates.” “…She still doesn’t want to see me.” A trace of bitterness flashed across Xia Qianli’s face.
“That’s normal.” Adrian calmly sat down on the sofa.
“If we weren’t related by blood…” “I probably wouldn’t want to see you either.” Xia Qianli sighed heavily.
He didn’t argue.
Instead, he quietly reached into his pocket and placed a Poké Ball in Adrian’s hand.
“Aron?” Adrian asked.
His father nodded.
“Yes.” For Adrian’s future Steel-type team…
Aron was an indispensable partner.
He stared at the Poké Ball for a brief moment before opening it.
Poof!
A small Pokémon appeared in a flash of white light.
Its body was covered with gray metallic armor.
Its bright blue eyes looked around curiously, while its appearance resembled an adorable armored puppy.
— Name: Aron Type: Steel/Rock Level: 1 Potential: Quasi-Champion Ability: Heavy Metal Held Item: None Gender: Male Moves – Tackle – Harden TM Moves: None Egg Moves – Endeavor – Stomp – Head Smash — Another Pokémon with Quasi-Champion Potential.
Even among the direct descendants of the Eight Great Families, receiving one such Pokémon was incredibly rare.
Most heirs began with Pokémon possessing only Elite Potential.
The fact that Adrian now owned two Quasi-Champion Pokémon wasn’t solely because he had an influential grandfather.
The biggest reason was his Perfect Steel Heart.
He was the Sterling Family’s greatest hope.
The entire clan was investing every available resource into his future.
That was also why they had waited an entire month after Beldum before giving him a second partner.
Finding another Pokémon with Quasi-Champion Potential simply wasn’t easy.
Even Xia Qianli and Adrian’s grandfather hadn’t started with Pokémon of that caliber.
Their partners had originally possessed only Elite Potential before gradually advancing through years of careful cultivation.
A Pokémon’s potential was largely inherited from its parents.
Within the Sterling Family lived numerous Aggron that had already reached—or even surpassed—the Elite Rank while possessing Quasi-Champion Potential.
If two such Aggron produced offspring…
Their child would most likely inherit the same potential.
However…
There remained one major obstacle.
Why should the parent Pokémon willingly hand over its own child?
Even if a Trainer was their lifelong partner…
That didn’t give them the right to decide their children’s future without permission.
Pokémon and humans stood as equals.
Neither side ranked above the other.
Moreover, the stronger a Pokémon became, the more difficult reproduction was.
An offspring born from two Quasi-Champion Aggron often required more than ten years before it was finally born.
Considering their lifespans stretched into centuries—or even millennia—that wasn’t surprising.
After spending over a decade raising a child…
No parent would casually hand it over.
— “This Aron is the child of my Aggron and another Aggron from the family.” Xia Qianli smiled.
“My Aggron is the father.” “The mother’s Aggron belongs to the family.” Originally…
The female Aggron had absolutely refused to part with her child.
However, everything changed after learning that Aron’s future Trainer would be Adrian Sterling—the owner of the Perfect Steel Heart.
Although she was still reluctant…
She eventually agreed.
Because she knew…
Following Adrian would allow her child to reach heights impossible elsewhere.
— “Hello, Aron.” Adrian crouched down and extended his hand with a warm smile.
At first…
Aron felt frightened.
It had just left its mother and found itself facing a complete stranger.
But the moment it looked into Adrian’s eyes…
It sensed the irresistible attraction created by the Perfect Steel Heart.
Its fear vanished instantly.
Without the slightest hesitation, the little Aron rubbed its metallic head affectionately against Adrian’s hand.
“Good boy.” Adrian gently scratched behind its armored head.
— “Bzzz…” Floating nearby, Beldum watched the scene with obvious jealousy.
At first, it had been excited to welcome a new companion.
Now…
It suddenly realized this newcomer might be stealing its Trainer’s affection.
Adrian immediately noticed Beldum’s thoughts.
Chuckling softly, he reached out and patted Beldum’s head as well.
“You’re a good boy too.” Beldum happily narrowed its single crimson eye, enjoying the attention.
Meanwhile…
Aron blinked innocently.
Beldum looked down at the newcomer with quiet determination.
“Trying to compete with me for Adrian’s attention?” “You’re still far too inexperienced.” ________________________________________ ⚡ Enjoying the story?
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