Chapter 121: I will becomeâŠ..
âYou want to help Ralts evolve into Kirlia, and then use a Dawn Stone to help it evolve into Gallade. Through the sublimation of life that is evolution, you want to stimulate its comprehension of movesâŠâ
Professor Oak nodded, âThis approach indeed has a high chance of resolving Raltsâ current situation. If it canât evolve under normal circumstances, weâll have to resort to external forces.â
âWhere did you discover this method?â Professor Oak asked.
âSome ancient books and speculations,â Terrance replied.
âWell doneâŠitâs a bold plan. Iâll contact the person who can help you,â Professor Oak said. âBy the way, youâre a Junior Breeder, right?â
âYes.â
âVictor told me you obtained your Junior Breeder license two years ago. Thatâs impressive,â Professor Oak said. âThis is something Victor entrusted me to prepare for you. From now on, it belongs to you.â
UhâŠ
It was a handheld electronic device similar to a game console, entirely red, with several buttons on top.
âThis is⊠a PokĂ©dex?â Terrance exclaimed. âWhyâŠâ
âItâs okay. This is just a trial version I developed, and I can do as I wish with it. However, once itâs bound to your ID, you can also register as a Trainer through it and enjoy all the benefits of an ordinary Trainer.â
âIs this developed by Professor OakâŠâ
Terrance was surprised. Until now, Trainers fell into two categories: those with only a Trainer ID and those with a Pokédex. The latter, to some extent, is much more convenient than the former.
Moreover, the Pokédex was developed only in the last decade, and each one was strictly controlled by the League.
Pokédex has many advantages. Even a rookie Trainer without a foundation could learn a lot about what precautions to take in the wild by following the instructions provided by the Pokédex.
As one of the developers of the Pokédex, which is useful for the vast Trainer community, it is only natural that Professor Oak has a great reputation internationally.
âNo need to feel embarrassed. If Ralts can successfully evolve, it would help me solve a mystery,â Professor Oak handed over the PokĂ©dex. âAnd if you have the chance⊠after collecting six Pokemon, you can also send that Swablu over. Iâll take care of it for you.â
Professor Oak looked at Terrance with a cheerful smile.
ââŠâ Terrance.
Send Swablu over? Terrance suspected that Professor Oak had obtained information about Swablu from Master Victor and had developed a desire to observe and study it.
âIn that case, thank you very much,â Terrance said.
Taking the Pokédex with mixed feelings, he wondered how, in just two years of leisurely studying without doing much, he easily obtained the qualifications of a Trainer?
âNo⊠how could it be that Iâve done nothing? Without my efforts in the first four years and the accumulation in these two years, would these opportunities have come to me?â Terrance was convinced that opportunities are prepared for those with capabilities. People without preparation are not qualified to receive the favor of opportunities.
As a towering figure in the research community, Professor Oak, while engaged in his own research, was also well-versed in Breeder knowledge. Not only him, but every renowned researcher in each region could not possibly be ignorant of Breeder knowledge.
They might not have taken Breeder exams, but they certainly would not overlook such basic skills.
So, as soon as the young Breeder Terrence and Professor Oak started communicating in depth, the two of them talked non-stop, and the conversation was very lively. Like this, time passed away gradually.
At Professor Oakâs insistence, Terrance spent a night at his Laboratory. The next day, he bid farewell to Professor Oak, preparing to head to the next destination.
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âAsh?â
Upon leaving the building in front of him, Terrance suddenly noticed a familiar face peeking at himâŠ
Terrance, with a surprised expression, felt a sense of familiarity from Ash the moment he saw him, and from Professor Oakâs words, he finally confirmed the identity of the little devil who had led him.
Watching Ash run over, it was fortunate that the other person spoke quickly; otherwise, Terrance might have blurted out the words, âI see you have a unique potential; youâll surely achieve something big in the future.â
âBrother Terrance, are you a Trainer?â Ash arrived before him, his eyes sparkling like tiny stars.
âWhy did you think that?â Terrance smiled.
âBecause you came to find Professor Oak. As long as youâre a Trainer, youâll receive your first Pokemon from Professor Oak.â Ash had an expression that said, âIâve seen through you.â
âYes, I am indeed a Trainer. WhatâŠdo you also wish to become a Trainer, Ash?â Terrance said.
âOf course!! I will definitely become a PokĂ©mon Master in the future!â Ash clenched his fist, striking a pose of âI am strong.â
âWell⊠actually, Brother Terrance, can I see your Pokemon?â At this point, Ash showed an expectant expression, eagerly looking at Terrance.
Terrance smiled and took out Raltsâ PokĂ© Ball.
With a flash of white light, the green Pokemon appeared before Ash. Raltsâ cute appearance immediately made Ash exclaim.
âSo adorable!!â Ash pounced on it.
Terrance was slightly surprised. It was rare that Ralts did not dodge away from a stranger.
This was inconsistent with Raltsâs personality! Even he didnât have this privilege initially!
âRalttts~~â Ralts cried out.
âOh, so thatâs how it is. It is indeed a âFeeling Pokemonâ. After sensing his pure and innocent heart, it didnât feel any dislikeâŠ.thatâs why it didnât show any resistance,â Terrance realized. âSpeaking of which, Ash seems to genuinely love Pokemon from the bottom of his heart.â
Seeing Ashâs eyes filled with eagerness and envy, Terrance couldnât bear to disturb him, but he couldnât linger here for too long.
âRalts and I are leaving. I look forward to the day you become a Trainer and embark on your journey, Ash,â Terrance said.
Reluctantly releasing Ralts, Ash immediately brightened up, âDonât worry, I will definitely become a PokĂ©mon Master!!â
âI believe in youâŠâ Terrance paused for a moment, recalling something. He rummaged through his backpack and, looking at Ashâs puzzled expression, smiled and said, âThis⊠Iâll give it to you. Consider it⊠as me. Let me witness the day you become a PokĂ©mon Master!â
After placing the commemorative prize obtained from the luxury cruiseâa special limited edition PokĂ©mon battle commemorative hat with a red and white ball patternâon Ashâs head, Terrance happily departed.
âThis⊠this⊠this is the limited edition 100th PokĂ©mon battle commemorative hat!!â Ashâ eyes widened, unable to contain his excitementâŠThis hat, he tried to acquire it every year through postcards, never expecting to be gifted with it in the end.
Holding the hat with joy and excitement, Ash felt that he had been acknowledged. Watching Terranceâs departing figure, Ashâs eyes welled up with tears.
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