Watching the two Gardevoir who had just evolved into their final forms, Aiden Flint couldn't help but be amazed.
Twin sisters really were something special—same level, same attributes, even evolving at the exact same time.
But…
Why were they each holding one of his arms?
Feeling the soft pressure against his sides, Aiden was more than a little confused.
Are they… jealous of Nurse Joy?
While the Pokémon Center was still in chaos, Officer Jenny and Norman, the Petalburg Gym Leader, quickly arrived.
When they learned that Aiden had exposed Team Rocket's plot and rescued Nurse Joy, both of them let out huge sighs of relief.
As for the people who had released Ariana and Archer, both Jenny and Norman promised a full investigation and accountability.
After Jenny left, Norman turned to Aiden with a grateful smile.
"Aiden, after our battle, both Slaking and I broke through to the Elite Four level, and even Snorlax followed. I really have to thank you."
"At this rate, I might truly become one of Hoenn's Elite Four."
Aiden laughed.
"Then congratulations, Gym Leader Norman. I hope one day I hear the news that Hoenn has a new Normal-type Elite Four. That would be rare."
Norman smiled warmly.
For a moment, it almost felt like Aiden was the veteran trainer, and Norman the newcomer.
That night, Aiden stayed once more in the luxury suite at the Pokémon Center's top floor.
Nurse Joy had given him a special card—a privilege from the Joy family. With it, he could receive the highest treatment at any Pokémon Center.
"Aiden, this is a small token of gratitude from the Joy family. Please accept it. Thank you for saving me."
Aiden was about to say she had already done plenty for him—after all, that purple-potential Feebas had changed his fate.
But then he remembered—
A life-saving debt really wasn't something that could be repaid with a single Pokémon.
That night, just as he was about to sleep, the door opened.
Nurse Joy, wearing white stockings and her nurse uniform, quietly entered.
Without hesitation, she slipped under the covers and hugged him.
"You're leaving Petalburg tomorrow, aren't you?"
Aiden stiffened slightly.
He barely managed to answer.
"…Mm."
Then something soft pressed against his lips.
"Stay with me tonight."
"Ding! A critical choice has been detected. Options available:"
"Option One: Become Nurse Joy's boyfriend. Nurse Joy's affection increases. Obtain Aggron Mega Stone ×1."
"Option Two: Reject Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy's affection resets to zero. Obtain Everstone ×1."
Feeling the warmth in his arms, Aiden didn't hesitate.
Who could possibly remain calm in a situation like this?
He chose Option One.
When Aiden woke up the next morning, Nurse Joy was gone.
But what had happened the night before was burned into his memory.
"I really got ambushed by Nurse Joy…"
But somehow, it didn't feel like a loss at all.
Downstairs, when the two met again, both of them blushed deeply.
For the next five days, Aiden stayed in Petalburg.
They officially became a couple.
In this world, strength and status meant everything—just look at Gary Oak, who traveled with luxury cars and multiple girlfriends.
Having more than one relationship wasn't strange here at all.
Still…
After five days, Aiden had to leave.
Petalburg was close to Littleroot Town, so they would see each other again.
His next destination—
Fortree City.
Along the way, Aiden had Lairon fight every opponent he encountered.
That golden, shiny body drew endless envy.
And finally, he met a strong challenger—a Hiker with a Lv.39 Onix.
This was perfect.
"Lairon, use Metal Claw!"
Steel-type energy shredded the falling rocks.
Then Lairon slammed into Onix's massive body.
"Now—Flash Cannon!"
Onix tried to use Dig, but it was too slow.
The beam hit first.
"Ding! Lairon defeated Onix. Level up! Lv43!"
In a flash of light—
A massive, golden Aggron emerged.
And when Aiden saw its data…
His heart leapt.
It was Red Potential.
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