Which one did he like?
After hearing Carver's introduction, the young man had a general impression of these Pokémon in his mind.
Machop, Tyrogue, Slugma, Torkoal, Ponyta, Numel...
Fighting-type Pokémon were very skilled at Pokémon battles. They would train hard and use their fighting techniques to defeat opponents.
Such Pokémon were very easy when it came to special training—they barely needed trainers to supervise them.
But—the young man's mind was filled with images of Fire-type Pokémon like Slugma, Torkoal, and Rapidash.
Slugma's body temperature seemed extremely hot, so trainers couldn't touch it with their hands. That meant there would be no way to sleep while holding Slugma or bond with it.
As for Torkoal, the young man couldn't help but fantasize about a scene based on what the boss had just said.
In the scene, he was traveling through the wilderness with his backpack, accompanied by Torkoal. When thirsty, they would stop to drink from clear springs by the river. When tired, they would set up camp on the grass to rest together.
He would take out a pot and ingredients from his bag, placing them on Torkoal's back, while Torkoal would turn its head to look at him kindly while releasing hot flames from its back.
Adding ingredients to the pot, through their combined efforts, a delicious meal would soon be cooked.
Under the wilderness breeze, they would enjoy this achievement to their heart's content.
Wow! Just thinking about it felt amazing!
Moreover, Torkoal could also breathe out scorching flame attacks for battle—it was truly an all-around Pokémon perfect for both combat and daily life.
But—
The young man then turned his gaze to the egg with red patterns.
That was Ponyta's egg.
And Rapidash, which Ponyta evolved into, was strong and agile, capable of carrying trainers to gallop freely across the plains.
He wanted both Pokémon so badly!
Carver patiently waited for this customer to finish thinking.
"How about it? Have you decided which Pokémon to choose as your partner?" he asked.
The young man frowned in thought, then suddenly looked up and asked: "By the way, boss, how much do these two Pokémon eggs cost?"
"Torkoal costs fifteen thousand League coins, and Ponyta's egg is a bit more expensive at twenty thousand League coins," Carver answered.
Hearing this, the young man breathed a sigh of relief. He had made up his mind and said: "Then I'll take them all!"
"..."
So it's "I want them all," huh? Carver couldn't help but grumble internally.
However, the breeding house didn't have any specific rule that a trainer could only buy one Pokémon egg at a time.
"No problem. That's thirty-five thousand League coins total," Carver said. "These two children will be in your care from now on!"
"Definitely!" The young man took money from his bag, and after paying, he was satisfied to receive those two Pokémon eggs.
"Goodbye, boss!" The young man waved at Carver.
"Goodbye!"
Carver smiled and nodded, then watched the young man leave until he could no longer see him.
Meanwhile, in Sootopolis City, at Wallace's mansion.
Steven Stone looked at the young man across from him.
The young man had delicate features and green hair, with noble and elegant mannerisms that made him seem like a graceful ballet dancer.
"Come on, Steven. Let me see if you've improved during this time!" Wallace said.
"As you wish." Steven smiled slightly, then took out a Poké Ball.
With a flash of white light, Metagross's massive silver body crashed to the ground with a thunderous impact. A powerful aura immediately spread in all directions, and invisible air currents stirred up fallen leaves.
Steven's Metagross had become even stronger since their last meeting!
A flash of admiration crossed Wallace's eyes. His friend had really trained this Metagross to perfection!
However, even so, he wouldn't give up easily!
Wallace gently lifted his head and kissed the Poké Ball in his hand, then threw it out.
"My partner, go!"
"Milotic!"
With a crisp sound, an extremely beautiful figure emerged, water droplets scattering down and sparkling brilliantly in the sunlight.
That was Milotic, called the most beautiful Pokémon in the world.
At this moment, its scales shimmered with brilliant colors under the sunlight, and its beautiful eyes looked at the opposing Metagross with fighting spirit.
"Milotic~!"
Milotic let out a melodious call toward Metagross, as if greeting it.
Metagross also responded with its somewhat muffled call, just like their trainers.
"Well then, the battle begins now, Steven~" Wallace said with a smile.
Steven showed a smile on his face. He didn't speak but instead revealed the ring on his hand.
The ring was embedded with a colorful stone that looked very beautiful.
Out of a desire to share with his friend, Steven was prepared to demonstrate Mega Evolution in front of Wallace and also have him visit Carver to ask if Milotic and the others could Mega Evolve.
Steven didn't speak, but the next second, Wallace saw the ring on Steven's hand burst forth with colorful light.
Then that light became a beam, flowing into Metagross's body.
The next second, Metagross's silver body was enveloped in brilliant, dazzling colorful radiance.
This sudden scene left Wallace stunned in place.
Looking at that familiar yet strange light, Wallace's pupils contracted.
Was that evolution light?
No, it wasn't the same color as evolution light!
Moreover, Pokémon like Metagross had already evolved to their final stage and couldn't evolve any further.
But sometimes, the things you least believe are exactly what happen.
Under Wallace's shocked gaze, Metagross's body rapidly changed within that brilliant colorful radiance.
Its body continuously grew larger. Four thick, powerful metal arms extended from its silver body, and a blue X-shaped mark covered its face.
Perhaps a long time passed, or perhaps it was only an instant.
When the radiance around Metagross dissipated, a new Pokémon—no, not new, but transformed—appeared before Wallace's eyes.
"This is—"
Wallace widened his eyes with disbelief.
Metagross had actually evolved upward again!!!
Steven showed a smile on his face. He looked at his friend across from him and said:
"Mega Metagross, the Pokémon that Metagross continues to evolve into. How about it, Wallace?"
At this moment, Wallace was full of questions: "How did you manage to do that?!"
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