Inside the seaside cabin, the warm glow of the hearth bathed the entire room in light.
Wingull lay quietly on a placemat, its beak tapping the tabletop in a steady tap-tap rhythm.
The firewood crackled in the stove, orange flames dancing as they cast long shadows of Alex and Wingull against the wall.
A rich, mouthwatering curry aroma drifted from the stew pot. Alex carefully sliced a Cheri Berry into thin crescent shapes and dropped them into the bubbling golden broth.
He knew Grandpa Hachi preferred sweeter flavors, so he deliberately chose this refreshing Berry to add an extra layer of warmth to the curry.
Alex himself, however, loved spicy food. When serving his portion, he added an extra spoonful of vivid Cheri Berry purée. A sharp, stimulating fragrance instantly burst into the air.
Cooking always brought him a sense of calm and fulfillment—a habit deeply ingrained from his previous life.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten the two little ones.
Alex took out the Pokémon food he had prepared earlier. Taking Wingull's Water/Flying typing into account, he carefully mixed in fragments of Chesto Berry, rich in Water-type energy, along with powdered Cheri Berry that carried Flying-type energy.
As for the elemental properties contained within Berries, Alex once read a detailed academic paper:
> "A Practical Study on the Elemental Effects Exhibited by Different Berries in the Move Natural Gift."
"This paper explores the relationship between the move Natural Gift and Berry types through comparative experiments, revealing how the held Berry influences a move's type, power, and tactical value…"
The signature at the end of the paper read:
Alola Region — Kukui
At the time, the Alola region was still in the stage of exchange with the Pokémon League. It had not yet been officially incorporated into the League system, nor had it established a League Conference.
And the name Kukui was very familiar to Alex.
That future bare-chested, masked muscle man of Alola—ahem, the Masked Royal.
He was a frontline battle Trainer, but also a genuine Pokémon Professor.
In Alex's previous life, many people remembered only his overwhelming combat strength, often overlooking his true academic focus: Pokémon moves.
Alex had searched the interconnected database at the Rustboro City Library for Kukui's other research papers, yet he could never find the most crucial achievement that stirred his heart—
Z-Moves, the exclusive battle system of the Alola region.
It seemed that Alola maintained a strict secrecy regarding this core power.
"Look how well they're eating," Grandpa Hachi said with a satisfied smile as he watched the Wingull eat eagerly.
"Alex, you'll definitely become an incredible Pokémon Breeder someday."
Alex felt a little embarrassed at the praise.
Grandpa Hachi paused, as if remembering something.
"I heard that the Devon Corporation in Rustboro City is recruiting Apprentice Breeders. Have you thought about applying?"
Devon Corporation—a rapidly rising commercial giant in the Hoenn region.
Joining them would indeed mean a promising future.
"Mmm… I am preparing for the upcoming Junior Breeder assessment," Alex said, his gaze drifting toward the rain outside the window. His voice was calm, yet resolute.
"But Grandpa… I also want to try becoming a top-tier Trainer."
"That road…" Grandpa Hachi sighed softly, once again seeing that stubborn, unyielding light in the boy's eyes.
"It's a very difficult one."
"I know," Alex replied clearly, without hesitation.
"Every bit of effort I've put in all these years—every preparation—has been for this goal."
Ever since Grandpa Hachi had taken him in, Alex had been searching for his own way forward.
In the end, he realized that learning was the firmest bridge connecting him to this Pokémon world.
Unlike his previous life, this world possessed a level of technological civilization that even surpassed Earth's understanding. Yet much of that advanced knowledge was tightly controlled by the Pokémon League, major corporations, and certain secretive organizations.
By contrast, the true core of this world had always revolved around a single miraculous existence—
Pokémon.
They were brimming with untapped wonders, waiting for humanity to explore.
Since ancient times, people had pursued the power held by Pokémon.
Today, with the maturation of the Trainer system, countless industries built around Pokémon had flourished.
They were no longer merely helpers in human society—
They were irreplaceable partners.
Everything Alex had studied revolved around Pokémon.
Over six years, relying on the scientific thinking and efficient learning methods from his previous life, he had constructed a comprehensive Pokémon knowledge framework for himself—built upon the vast but carefully filtered information released by the League.
Hearing the firm resolve in his voice, Grandpa Hachi knew that Alex's path was already set. No words could shake his determination.
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Late at night, the rain outside softened into a gentle drizzle.
Lying in bed, Alex replayed his first real battle again and again in his mind.
The tension, the exhilaration of commanding a Pokémon in a genuine life-or-death struggle—it all lingered vividly.
Though he had won, Wingull had nearly been turned around by the cunning Poochyena and injured in the process.
That was his failure as a Trainer.
Real Pokémon battles were nothing like the simple turn-based mechanics of games. There was still far too much for him to learn.
"And the direction forward… is finally clear."
Alex stared at the ceiling, fragments of painful memories resurfacing.
That catastrophic disaster from six years ago was definitely not a simple clash between two awakened ancient Legendary Pokémon.
Behind that world-destroying power, there had to be a deeper, darker, human-made conspiracy.
There was no doubt about it.
"Team Magma… Team Aqua…"
In the darkness, Alex's eyes sharpened like blades, revealing a cold resolve utterly out of place for his age.
"I'll uncover the truth. No matter what."
To do that, becoming a top-tier Trainer was unavoidable.
And in this world, truly powerful Trainers were all built upon a foundation of profound Pokémon breeding knowledge.
Becoming an outstanding Breeder—and assembling, training, and nurturing a complete Pokémon team—
That was his ultimate goal.
The Junior Breeder assessment in Rustboro City, one week from now—
He would not fail.
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