"A small favor done in passing?"
Mewtwo felt its mind short-circuit for a moment.
Saving its life… was just a small favor?
It nearly flared up—
But at that exact moment, the system reward arrived.
Mewtwo's Affinity +100.
Originally, Mewtwo only intended to grant three wishes because it disliked owing debts.
That didn't mean it had any particular fondness for Gu Qiu.
To Mewtwo, humans were complicated, scheming creatures.
It preferred distance.
But now—
Looking at Gu Qiu, everything suddenly felt… agreeable.
There was even a comforting aura about him.
If Gu Qiu asked it to become his Pokémon—
It might… consider it.
Mewtwo shook its head sharply.
No.
It would not become the Pokémon of an ant it could crush at will.
Unless—
Gu Qiu could at least fight it to a draw.
"Yes, now that you're fine, I should head back."
"Pikachu, let's go."
Gu Qiu casually tossed an Energy Crystal to Pikachu.
Mewtwo froze.
This human—
Did not follow logic.
Then—
Its pupils contracted.
In an instant, the crystal appeared in its hand.
"Mewtwo, what are you doing? I said I don't need repayment. And now you're stealing from us?"
Gu Qiu frowned.
Mewtwo ignored him.
It was analyzing the crystal's structure.
"Yes… this is Origin Power. The quantity is small, but…"
Its gaze turned sharp.
"Human. Where did you obtain this?"
"Why should I tell you?"
Gu Qiu flicked a kunai—not at Mewtwo, but slightly beside it.
Mewtwo sensed no hostility and ignored it.
In that split second—
Shock flashed in its eyes.
The Energy Crystal vanished from its hand.
It was already back with Gu Qiu.
"You—what are you?"
Mewtwo clearly felt it.
Gu Qiu had teleported beside it, retrieved the crystal, and returned—almost simultaneously.
"What I am isn't important. Since you don't want to be my Pokémon, there's nothing more to say."
"Pikachu, let's go."
"Wait!"
Mewtwo appeared beside him instantly.
"If you answer a few questions… I can consider becoming your Pokémon."
Gu Qiu didn't stop walking.
Mewtwo panicked slightly.
It hadn't expected this human to truly leave.
"Fine. I can become your Pokémon."
"But I have three conditions."
It didn't know why it was conceding.
Perhaps—
Because Gu Qiu didn't disgust it.
Because that aura felt comfortable.
Because… it didn't want him to leave.
Success.
Gu Qiu suppressed his smile.
That +100 Affinity was doing serious work.
Otherwise, at best he could have extorted some resources.
"What conditions?"
"First—what is that stone?"
"Energy Crystal. I made it. If you like it, this box is yours."
Gu Qiu produced an entire box.
Mewtwo swallowed.
One crystal contained limited Origin Power—
But ten?
Even it felt tempted.
An urge to seize them surfaced.
"I have plenty. My Pokémon eat them casually."
Pikachu popped one into its mouth.
Mewtwo's eyelid twitched.
What a waste.
Origin Power was best absorbed by Pokémon above Level 90, who could fully assimilate it.
At Pikachu's level, less than half would be properly absorbed.
To break past Level 90 into Sovereign-tier required deep comprehension of Origin Laws.
Legendary Pokémon could reach Sovereign-tier naturally because they absorbed Origin Power from birth.
For others—
It was immensely difficult.
By Mewtwo's estimate, one crystal equaled a year of cultivation.
Ten crystals—
Would significantly strengthen it.
It almost robbed him.
It forced the impulse down.
"Second condition. Who are you? Why do you have Aura? And that teleportation ability?"
"That's three questions."
"You—"
"Fine. I won't argue."
The more casual Gu Qiu acted, the more Mewtwo reacted.
"I'm just an ordinary third-year high school student."
"As for Aura… talent, I suppose."
Mewtwo nearly spat blood.
Shameless.
"And that technique is called Flying Thunder God. A teleportation ability."
"Now your final condition."
Gu Qiu was enjoying this.
Tsundere Legendaries required stimulation.
"The final condition is… I cannot become your Pokémon yet."
"Pikachu, let's go."
Gu Qiu waved dismissively.
After all that, it ended with that?
"Wait! It's for your own good!"
Mewtwo hurriedly explained.
"I am a fully matured Legendary."
"If I acknowledge you now, your strength is insufficient."
"You must at least reach Champion-tier."
"Otherwise, the contract backlash will harm you and hinder your growth."
"And besides…"
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