Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

It's still acceptable!

cough.

Putting aside its pseudo-legendary status, Latios's attribute combination is actually not outstanding. After all, it has six weaknesses: Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. It's hard to associate it with the word "outstanding".

However, it's not too bad. At least it has an advantage over six types: Fighting, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Psychic, so it's even.

Let's look at the base stats of a Pokémon like Latios.

It has a total of 600 points, which is similar to pseudo-legendary Pokémon. The distribution is fairly even, and there are no obvious weaknesses. Its advantages are Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.

Therefore, Latios should be able to take on the role of a special attacker. After all, Xia Yan's main definition of Alakazam is as the core controller, while Togekiss is the controller.

Speed ​​is a training method that Xia Yan has always preferred and excelled at.

"Oh my god~~" (???????)

Just as Xia Yan was staring at Latios in a daze, the tiny Latios had already completely emerged from its eggshell.

Although Latios is still small because it is a juvenile elf, it already has all the features it should have.

With a bird-like body and streamlined overall shape, the lower half of the body is blue, with wings like jet engines, feet like fish fins, red triangular patterns on the chest, blue and white forelimbs, triangular ears on the head, and a white pentagonal pattern in the middle of the forehead.

It wobbled and flew up from the ground, folded its wings, and buried itself in Xia Yan's arms.

She held Xia Yan's clothes tightly with both hands, gently nuzzling her head, appearing exceptionally affectionate.

The reason why Latios is nicknamed "Blue Plane" is because when its wings are folded up, it looks like a jet plane, and it is even faster than a jet plane.

Xia Yan grinned and gently stroked the small, soft head of Ladios.

"Oh my god~~"? (???????)

Then Xia Yan took out the energy cube he had prepared in advance from his pocket.

A special energy cube for dragon-type spirits.

He had prepared this in advance, because he didn't know what kind of dragon-type Pokémon would hatch, so he only prepared energy cubes with the single attribute of dragon.

Now that we know it's Latios, he will gradually adjust its energy cubes.

"Os!"

Latios wrinkled his nose slightly, and his eyes lit up when he smelled the energy cube.

It took a tiny bite of the energy cube and immediately let out a groan.

"O~Si~~"(っ????)

Even Xia Yan, who had long since developed a heart of steely straightness under the "hammering" of Togekiss, was charmed by that adorable appearance.

Therefore, elves are cutest when they are in their juvenile stage.

This must be what they call "hatching cuteness".

at the same time.

As the white light gradually faded, Cynthia outside finally saw the broken eggshell of the Pokémon and Latios, who was lying on Xia Yan's body, happily eating an Energy Cube.

When she saw Latios, even with Cynthia's extensive knowledge, she was somewhat stunned.

“This is… Latios?” Cynthia asked softly.

Finally hearing the sounds from the outside world, Xia Yan raised his head.

"Ah."

However, he was soon frightened by the scene around him.

Then they saw dragon-type Pokémon, which are rarely seen in normal times, craning their necks and staring at the little guy in Xia Yan's arms.

They all wore "fatherly" smiles.

gave birth.

very nice.

But this scene really startled Xia Yan.

If you didn't know better, you'd think it was mealtime.

However, what attracted Xia Yan's attention the most was the Garchomp standing to the side with its arms crossed, looking down at him and Latios.

Although it concealed it well, Xia Yan still saw surprise in its eyes.

Furthermore, Xia Yan felt a particularly strong connection to Garchomp here, perhaps even more so than Dragapult.

Such an existence exists in this alternate dimension. Anyone below the Heavenly King level who tries to enter will die instantly, and their corpses will be incomplete.

Cynthia snapped out of her surprise, looked at the adorable Latios, and quickly squatted down next to Xia Yan, reaching out her finger to tease it.

Girls are always very susceptible to cute things.

Even someone like Cynthia, who seems aloof, is no exception.

“It likes you very much,” Cynthia said.

Although newborn elves are often very friendly to the first creature they see, and may even regard it as their parents.

However, Latios are known for their aversion to fighting and their gentle nature; they only show friendliness and affection to kind-hearted people.

In addition, Xia Yan had already captured the Happy Spirit Togekiss.

"Xia Yan, you... are really a good person," Cynthia exclaimed.

Xia Yan: "..."

He rubbed his forehead.

With Togekis and Latios together, he felt that he would never be able to shake off the label of "good person" in his life.

Too difficult.

"Oh my god~~"

After eating several Power Cubes, Latios finally let out a long, satisfied yawn.

Sleepy.

Most young elves need to sleep for long periods of time.

However, Xia Yan hadn't expected that Latios, which had only just been born, could consume four or five Super Energy Cubes.

As is well known, elves have a very small appetite during their infancy.

Xia Yan found it hard to imagine how many energy cubes Latios would need to eat per meal once it finished its juvenile stage and entered its rapid growth phase.

Another major consumer of resources...

Silently, he picked up Latios, who was asleep with his eyes half-closed and his mouth raised.

Because they are still in their infancy, there are many things they cannot do.

It cannot be put into a Poké Ball, its moves cannot be checked, and its strength cannot be tested.

Xia Yan noticed a look of hesitation on Cynthia's face.

"what happened?"

Cynthia pursed her lips and hesitated before saying, "Xia Yan, Latios is a very rare Pokémon. Although you have already gained considerable fame in Sinnoh and the League is paying enough attention to you, it's best not to show this Latios to others unless necessary."

I'd heard before that there was a Joy girl in the Joy family who captured a Latias. But during one of her outings, she was attacked inexplicably. Although she eventually escaped, it drastically changed her personality..."

Even Nurse Joy, who oversees the entire League's medical facilities, was attacked for revealing Latias, let alone an ordinary trainer like Xia Yan.

After listening to Cynthia's explanation, Xia Yan's eyes softened slightly, and he nodded, saying, "I know."

He had just wanted Cynthia to keep it a secret, but she told him first.

Xia Yan was quite touched by this consideration for his friend.

As for whether Cynthia might covet Latios?

Please, she's Cynthia!

"By the way, Cynthia, did I... receive approval just now?" Xia Yan suddenly remembered the main reason he came here.

If it gets approved, wouldn't I have to bring back a pseudo-dragon-type Pokémon to be my gym leader?

Cynthia hesitated.

To be honest, she wasn't entirely sure about what had just happened.

So he turned to look at the Garchomp with the scar on its eye.

"Roar--"

But then the Garchomp shook its head at Cynthia with a serious expression.

Xia Yan also noticed the Garchomp's movements.

Knowing that they had failed to gain recognition, it was only by chance that they had triggered some special ability of the two sculptures.

But I guess I'll just let it go.

He already has Latios, Chimchar, and the newly resurrected Dragapult, each of which is a resource devourer. If he were to raise another pseudo-legendary Pokémon, he feared he wouldn't be able to handle it.

It's not that I'm afraid I can't handle it, it's that I definitely can't handle it.

There's also a dojo to support, and none of the resource income channels are on track yet. Xia Yan can't guarantee how long the resources he currently possesses will last.

"Roar--"

However, despite denying that Xia Yan had gained recognition, the arrogant Garchomp still reached out and handed over something.

It wasn't given directly to Xia Yan, but to Xi Lunna.

When she saw the item, Cynthia was visibly taken aback.

"Sure?"

"Roar!"

Garchomp cannot deny this.

After handing the items to Cynthia, he waved to Xia Yan and Cynthia.

This indicates that they can leave.