The violent aura slowly settled.
Cracks on the ground healed as Victor recalled Garchomp, still laughing like a proud child who had just shown off his favorite toy.
Victor turned toward Alex, eyes shining.
"Oh right," he said, suddenly remembering something.
"Salamence laid an egg yesterday."
Alex blinked.
"…Yesterday?"
Victor smiled broadly.
"Come. It's yours."
The Dragon Egg
Alex followed his father into a secured chamber.
Inside a temperature-controlled cradle lay a dragon-patterned egg, faintly pulsing with energy.
Victor carefully handed it to Alex.
Alex activated the system.
Pokémon Egg
Pokémon: Bagon Type: Dragon Qualification: Champion Strength: —
Alex's eyes softened.
Champion qualification.
As expected—from his father's strongest Pokémon.
He hugged Victor tightly.
"…Thank you, Papa."
Victor hugged him back without hesitation.
"I'll always be there for you, son."
Alex nodded, warmth filling his chest.
In the novel…
I destroyed them with my own hands.
This time—never.
Family Gathering
Evelyn entered the room, smiling when she saw the scene.
"My, my… what's all this happiness about?"
Alex turned and smiled.
"Mom, I caught a few things during my training."
He released Feebas—
And then revealed the mysterious egg he bought from the black market.
Selene immediately stepped forward, eyes sharp with academic excitement.
She examined Feebas carefully.
"This Feebas…" she said slowly,
"With proper resources, it can reach Elite level easily."
She paused.
"…And possibly Champion."
Everyone inhaled sharply.
Darius laughed loudly.
"Hahaha! This boy's luck is terrifying!"
Selene then turned to the egg.
She frowned thoughtfully.
"I can't identify the species."
"But…"
She looked up, eyes serious.
"Minimum Elite."
"Maximum—Champion."
Silence followed.
Grayfia, Chisato, and Chris exchanged looks.
"…Unbelievable."
Alex scratched his cheek awkwardly.
"I bought it at the black market."
Victor sighed.
"Unknown origin eggs are dangerous…"
Then smiled.
"But with you? I'm not worried."
Alex's Dimension
Later, Alex returned to his bedroom.
He activated his private dimension.
The world shifted.
Endless land.
A serene lake.
Time itself felt… slower.
At the center—
Dialga stood majestically.
Alex smiled.
"Hello."
A gentle female voice echoed.
"You've returned."
Alex released Metang and Feebas.
"This is Metang and Feebas."
Metang floated forward respectfully.
Feebas splashed happily.
Alex gestured toward the lake.
"Feebas, you'll live here."
Feebas chirped excitedly and dove in.
Then—
Metang floated toward Dialga, eyes firm.
Protect Trainer.
Request Training.
Dialga studied Metang for a moment.
Then nodded.
"Very well."
Steel energy rippled through the air.
Alex watched, satisfied.
With time, dragons, and fate itself on his side—
This world had already lost.
End of Chapter
Alex leaned back, breathing calmly.
Enemies were falling.
Allies were growing stronger.
And his path—
Was finally his own.