Chris thoughtfully helped Lily White load her energy cubes into the trunk of her car before watching her settle into the driver's seat.
"Goodbye, little brother! I'll reach out if I have any questions about Squirtle," Lily called, securing Squirtle in the passenger seat with the utmost care. She stuck her head out and waved goodbye to Chris.
"Goodbye! Come back soon, and remember to send some new customers my way!"
"Don't worry," Lily replied with a playful grin before driving off.
As Lily's luxury car vanished from sight, Chris pulled a Poké Ball from his pocket. He'd considered giving it to Lily but decided against it. The technology was too advanced for this world.
Though the system had assured him that people's resistance to Pokémon and related items had been minimized, Chris chose to hold off on introducing the Poké Ball for now.
No rush—Lily was his only customer so far, and he'd only sold one Pokémon.
"The first sale is finally done," Chris mused, stretching with a sigh as he returned to the store.
Business at the pet shop was slow. Few people had come in the past couple of days, and without traditional pets like cats and dogs, most left immediately.
One potential customer had shown interest in a Larvitar but walked away upon seeing the price, leaving with a less-than-kind farewell: "You're crazy!"
Recalling that encounter, Chris shook his head. That person would surely regret missing out on Larvitar.
"System, let's settle the novice task," Chris said, sipping his tea as he communicated mentally with his Pokémon system.
The system, which had made him the manager of this pet shop, responded promptly.
"The novice mission of selling the first Pokémon is complete. Reward settlement in progress."
"Congratulations, host! You have earned an unlimited lottery draw. Would you like to start?"
"Start!" Chris replied eagerly, his emotions bubbling over.
Though he'd just sold Squirtle to Lily, he didn't own a Pokémon himself... yet.
Now, his first was on the way, and with an unlimited lottery, he had the chance to draw legendary Pokémon!
Ho-Oh, Lugia, Rayquaza, Kyurem, and more!
"The draw begins," the system's voice announced, and a virtual turntable appeared before Chris. It spun, silhouettes flickering by, until it finally stopped.
The image cleared, and Chris's eyes lit up.
"Congratulations, host! You've drawn Diancie."
"Wow, my luck is really shining today!" Chris exclaimed, a grin spreading across his face as he retrieved Diancie's Poké Ball from the system reward.
Diancie, the legendary jewel princess of the Diamond Domain, was officially classified as a Pokémon.
Yes, a Pokémon, as rare and precious as Mew or Celebi!
"Come out, Diancie."
With a flick of his wrist, Chris released the Poké Ball, and a dazzling Pokémon materialized before him.
A pink diamond adorned its head, with a crown of octahedral and elongated diamonds. A long white dress draped elegantly from its form, leading to a diamond-encrusted lower body.
Its ruby-like eyes, small ears, and a gold necklace with a central diamond completed its regal appearance.
Elegant, dignified, and beautiful, Diancie tilted her head, gazing at Chris curiously.
"Hello, Diancie. I'm Chris, and from now on, we're family. I'm looking forward to our time together," Chris greeted her warmly.
"Likewise, Chris," Diancie's voice echoed in his mind, accompanied by a graceful salute.
It was Diancie's telepathy!
A form of communication that transcended race—a dialogue between hearts and souls.
"Diancie's voice is lovely. Here, try this," Chris said, offering Diancie a box of energy cubes.
"Thank you, Chris. Diancie loves it," she replied, savoring the sweet treat with evident pleasure.
Diancie's every movement was as refined as a noble lady's, exuding a gentle charm.
In contrast, Squirtle—whom Lily had taken—was a bundle of playful energy.
"So cute," Chris murmured, his smile mirroring Lily's earlier expression. This was his first Pokémon, and he couldn't be prouder.
Yes, my Diancie is the most beautiful and cutest of them all!