Chapter 96: Two Months Later...
From now on, Larvitar no longer needed the Everstone.
Larvitar blinked, watching Kenji take its pendant with a puzzled look.
Kenji rubbed Larvitar's head. "This thing stops you from growing and evolving. You don't need it anymore," he said gently.
Larvitar nodded, seemingly understanding, but its eyes still held a look of attachment for the pendant.
Kenji chuckled, then comforted it. "It's alright. You can't wear it now, but I can hold onto it for you. When you evolve into your final form, I'll give it back to you, okay?"
Larvitar immediately nodded vigorously.
Kenji laughed, fondly ruffling Larvitar's head.
When that day actually came, the small pendant likely wouldn't even fit Tyranitar.
But if Tyranitar still wanted it, making a custom, oversized one wouldn't be out of the question.
Thinking this, Kenji casually tucked the Everstone into his pocket.
He stepped out of the room. It was noon, and his other five Pokémon were currently eating.
Kenji scanned them, a surge of accomplishment rising in his chest.
Gyarados (4-Star)
Sex: Female
Level: 49
...
Equipment: Aegis of the Legion, Quicksilver Sash, Shieldbreaker
Potential: S+
Although Gyarados's potential was the lowest among his current lineup, in terms of sheer effort, it was absolutely the most hardworking of the six.
This dedication meant that even with slightly lower potential, its strength had never fallen behind.
Kenji moved his gaze and looked at Arbok.
Arbok (4-Star)
Sex: Male
Level: 45
...
Equipment: Aegis of the Legion, Quicksilver Sash, Bloodthirster
Potential: [ULTIMATE]
After settling down to serious training, the [ULTIMATE] potential Arbok's level had risen from its initial twenty-five to forty-five.
Bellossom (4-Star)
Sex: Female
Level: 40
Equipment: Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap
Potential: [ULTIMATE]
His [ULTIMATE] potential Pokémon didn't seem to face any bottlenecks. Bellossom had also reached level 40, officially entering the Elite ranks.
Unfortunately, after two months, Bellossom still hadn't fully realized Kenji's idea of normalizing Synthesis, but it was getting closer. It was only a matter of time, so Kenji wasn't worried.
Thanks to the [Spoils of War] Hex Core, which had dropped plenty of equipment components, Kenji had been able to buy the remaining components from the Gold Shop and craft a three-item set for several of his Pokémon.
Ninetales (4-Star)
Sex: Female
Level: LV.59
Equipment: Hand of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, Blue Buff
Potential: S+
Ninetales had already been level 48. After two months, its level had reached 59, just a single step away from breaking through to the Gym Leader-level.
Kenji's gaze swept over his team, finally settling on Beedrill.
Beedrill (4-Star)
Sex: Male
Level: LV.78
Equipment: Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, Sharpened Blade
Potential: [ULTIMATE]
Beedrill, possessing the Prismatic Hex Core [Level Up!], already had its potential maxed out, plus the additional 100% growth speed bonus.
The Gym Leader-level was traditionally levels 60 to 69. Level 70 and above was the Elite Four-level.
Therefore, Beedrill had already surpassed the Gym Leader-level and reached the Elite Four-level.
This terrifying growth rate had reached a point that Kenji himself couldn't fully comprehend.
With three items equipped, Kenji was one hundred percent confident that Beedrill could hold its own at the Elite Four-level.
And with Mega Evolution, perhaps it wouldn't be impossible to challenge even the Champion-level...
Two months had passed. December was fast approaching.
The National Collegiate League was usually held around mid-April.
The National League Championship (Huaxia League) was usually in mid-September.
It was time for him to start collecting Gym Badges.
...
A few days later, the Metropolis Gym.
The Metropolis Gym had a European architectural style, looking like a fantastical castle from the outside.
Kenji stood in front of the Gym, marveling. The Edgecliff Gym was already large, but the Metropolis Gym was even bigger.
After admiring it for a while, Kenji slowly turned and walked inside.
"Hello, sir. Are you here to learn a move, or for training..."
As soon as he entered, a young woman at the front desk warmly greeted him and asked.
"Hello. I'd like to challenge the Gym," Kenji replied politely.
The staff member's expression remained professional. She smiled softly. "Please follow me, sir."
Gym challenges required an appointment. Since there was only one Gym Leader, he naturally couldn't accept challenges from too many people in one day.
Of course, some Gym Leaders who were more lackadaisical would appoint several temporary deputies to handle challenges.
After confirming that Kenji had an appointment, the staff member led him to a waiting area.
The Metropolis Gym didn't take many challengers a day. Since Kenji had arrived early, the waiting area was quite empty.
Before long, a staff member came to inform Kenji that the first round of the Gym Battle was ready.
Kenji stood up and, led by the staff member, walked toward the battle arena.
The first round was quite uninteresting for Kenji at this point. The three Pokémon the staff member sent out were only just Elite-level.
The main purpose of this round was to screen out challengers who couldn't even meet the threshold of an Elite Trainer.
For a battle of this level, Kenji, as usual, sent out Gyarados, his model of dedication and hard work, who easily won the match.
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