Which one do you prefer?
Hearing Kawaki's introduction, the young man had a general impression of these Pokémon in his mind.
Machop, Tyrogue, Slugma, Torkoal, Ponyta, Numel—
Fighting-type Pokémon are very good at Pokémon battles; they will train hard and use their fighting skills to finish off their opponents.
Such Pokémon are very easy to train and rarely require the Trainer to supervise them.
However, the young man's mind also brought up the images of Fire-type Pokémon like Slugma, Torkoal, and Rapidash.
Slugma's body temperature seems to be very hot, so a Trainer cannot touch it with their hands, which means they can't hug Slugma to sleep and deepen their relationship with it.
Torkoal—the boss's words just now flashed through his mind, and the young man couldn't help but imagine a scene.
In the scene, he was carrying a travel backpack, traveling through the wilderness with Torkoal; when thirsty, they would stop to drink from a clear stream, and when tired, they would set up a tent on the grass to rest together.
He took a pot and ingredients from his bag and placed them on Torkoal's back, and Torkoal would look back at him kindly while releasing scorching flames from its back.
Adding ingredients to the pot, with the combined efforts of one person and one Pokémon, a delicious meal was quickly cooked.
Under the wilderness wind, they fully enjoyed the fruits of their labor.
Wow! Just thinking about it feels amazing!
Moreover, Torkoal can also spew scorching flame moves for battle, making it a truly versatile Pokémon, excelling in both combat and daily life.
However—
The young man then turned his gaze to the egg with red patterns.
That was a Ponyta egg.
And Rapidash, evolved from Ponyta, is agile and powerful, capable of carrying its Trainer to gallop freely across the wilderness.
I want both types of Pokémon so badly! Kawaki patiently waited for his customer to finish thinking.
"How about it? Have you decided which Pokémon you want as your partner?" he asked.
The young man frowned in thought, then suddenly looked up and asked, "Oh, by the way, boss, how much are these two Pokémon eggs?"
"For Torkoal, it's fifteen thousand alliance coin, and Ponyta's egg is a bit more expensive, at twenty thousand alliance coin," Kawaki replied.
Hearing this, the young man, however, breathed a sigh of relief; he had already made up his mind and said, "Then I'll take them all!"
"..."
You want them all, huh? Kawaki couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
However, the Breeding House doesn't have a specific rule that a Trainer can only buy one Pokémon egg at a time.
"No problem, that's thirty-five thousand alliance coin in total," Kawaki said, "These two children are entrusted to your care from now on!"
"I will!" The young man took money from his bag, and after paying, he contentedly received the two Pokémon eggs.
"Goodbye, boss!" The young man waved at Kawaki.
"Goodbye!"
Kawaki smiled and nodded, then watched the young man leave until he could no longer see him before retracting his gaze.
*
Meanwhile, in Sootopolis City, at Mikuri's residence.
Daigo Tsuwabuki looked at the young man opposite him.
The young man had delicate features, green hair, and an air of nobility and elegance in his demeanor, as if he were a graceful ballet dancer.
"Come on, Steven, let me see if you've made any progress during this time!" Mikuri said.
"As you wish." Steven smiled slightly, then took a Poké Ball from his person.
With a flash of white light, Metagross's massive silver-white body landed with a thud, and a powerful aura immediately spread outwards, invisible currents of air stirring up fallen leaves.
Steven's Metagross had grown stronger since they last met!
A glimmer of admiration flashed in Mikuri's eyes; his friend had truly raised this Metagross to perfection!
However, even so, he wouldn't give up easily!
Mikuri gently tilted his head back, kissed the Poké Ball in his hand, and then threw it out.
"My partner, go!"
"Clink!"
With a crisp sound, an extremely beautiful figure emerged from it, drops of water sprinkling down, sparkling brightly under the sunlight.
That was Milotic, known as the most beautiful Pokémon in the world.
At this moment, its scales shone with dazzling brilliance under the sunlight, and its beautiful eyes looked at the Metagross opposite it, full of fighting spirit.
"Caw~!"
Milotic let out a melodious Growl towards Metagross, seemingly greeting it.
And Metagross also responded with a slightly muffled Growl to its opponent, just like their Trainers.
"Well then, the battle begins, Steven," Mikuri said with a smile.
Steven smiled; he didn't speak but instead showed the ring on his hand.
The ring was inlaid with colorful stones and looked very beautiful.
Out of a desire to share with his friend, Steven planned to demonstrate Mega Evolution in front of Mikuri, and also suggest that he visit Kawaki to ask if Milotic and other Pokémon could Mega Evolve.
Steven didn't speak, but the next second, Mikuri saw a burst of colorful light erupt from the ring on Steven's hand.
Then, the light transformed into a beam, pouring into Metagross's body.
The next second, Metagross's silver-white body was enveloped in brilliant, dazzling colorful light.
This sudden scene instantly left Mikuri stunned.
Gazing at the familiar yet unfamiliar light, Mikuri's pupils constricted slightly.
That was the light of evolution?
No, it's not the same color as the light of evolution!
Moreover, Pokémon like Metagross have already evolved to their final stage and cannot evolve further.
But some things, the more you don't believe them, the more likely they are to happen.
Under Mikuri's astonished gaze, Metagross's body rapidly changed within the brilliant colorful light.
Its body continuously grew larger, four thick, powerful metal arms extended from its silver-white body, and a blue X-shaped mark covered its face.
Perhaps a long time passed, or perhaps only an instant.
When the light on Metagross's body dissipated, a brand new Pokémon—no, not brand new, but a completely new Pokémon—appeared before Mikuri's eyes.
"This is—"
Mikuri's eyes widened, revealing an expression of disbelief.
Metagross had actually evolved further!!!
Steven smiled; he looked at his friend opposite him and then said,
"Super Metagross, a Pokémon that Metagross evolves into. What do you think, Mikuri?"
At this moment, Mikuri was full of questions: "How on earth did you do that?!"