Flint is here as the representative of the Devon Company from Hoenn Region, to collaborate with Silver Company.
Aiwei also knows that Flint is the only son of Zfuchi Mujin, the current chairman of Devon Company and future heir, presently serving as a department manager at Devon Company.
Would someone like that propose a battle and be refused?
If the old guys at Silver Company found out, Natsuhiko would have a bad time.
"Ahem." Aiwei lightly coughed, hinting.
Natsuhiko just explained on his own, "Flint, I know you. I saw your battle with Hilona from Sinnoh Region online."
Upon hearing this, Flint touched his sleeve.
He somewhat understood what Natsuhiko meant.
"But I do know someone who's very strong, probably about your age. If there's a chance, I can introduce you." Natsuhiko continued.
Lance's strength should be similar to Flint's, right?
Letting the two of them battle, film it, and upload should gather a good number of views.
Dragon Master Lance vs. Devon Company's young master Zfuchi Flint.
Natsuhiko already thought of the title.
Call it "Showdown of the Heartthrobs."
Probably could earn quite a bit.
"Oh? That sounds nice." Flint's eyes lit up.
At that moment, Flint didn't need to shoulder many Devon Company responsibilities. His biggest hobby was collecting stones of all kinds, followed by Pokémon battles.
Soon.
Aiwei brought the two to the club's warehouse.
Entered the password, verified fingerprints, and the metallic door opened slowly with a "click."
Didn't directly let Natsuhiko in but took a notebook from the shelf at the entrance.
"Here's the catalog, take a look. Pick two, and once you've chosen, I'll get them for you."
Natsuhiko took the notebook, without hesitation, and started flipping through it.
At this moment, Flint suggested, "I know quite about Beedrill Pokémon. Natsuhiko, I suggest you pick Sword Dance; it'll benefit it greatly."
Aiwei: "...."
After a brief awkward silence, Aiwei explained, "Sword Dance isn't an ordinary technique; its value is too high, and I'm not authorized to offer it as a reward. Besides... the warehouse doesn't have any Technique Secret Manual or resources and materials related to Sword Dance."
"The value of Sword Dance, it's okay?"
Natsuhiko: "..."
His eye twitched, wisely choosing not to respond.
For Flint, things worth hundreds of thousands aren't as valuable as an unseen stone.
Rich snob!
Natsuhiko silently griped and focused on choosing techniques.
One had to admit, the financial and resource capabilities of Silver were impressive. Except for some exceptionally powerful or rare Technique Secret Manuals, most were recorded in this notebook.
This made Natsuhiko, who had difficulty making choices, a bit hesitant.
He began removing options one by one.
"First, though Abra's growth phase is almost complete, we don't know what techniques it inherited. So Abra's techniques are temporarily excluded."
"So, the main target focuses on Beedrill."
From today's battles, although Beedrill seemed to easily win, as if it overwhelmed opponents, that was the illusion created after stacking Deadly Needle Stab twice.
When faced with Golbat and Rapidash, Beedrill struggled without suitable techniques, relying only on General Type's Chaotic Strike and its already overwhelming Attack Power to cover up the inadequacies in its striking range.
"Beedrill's weaknesses involve four attributes: Flying Type, Rock Type, Fire Type, and Psychic Type. Additionally, considering Beedrill's Sniper trait and battle style, habits, along with choosing techniques of relatively decent value..."
If the technique's value is low, Natsuhiko could earn money to buy it by himself. Generally, low-value techniques aren't very powerful or impactful.
Choosing techniques of suitable value that are appropriate is optimal.
After some time of filtering, Natsuhiko finally decided on two sets of manuals.
"I'll take these two, 'Direct Charge Drill' and 'Smack Down.'" Natsuhiko handed the notebook back to Aiwei.
"Alright."
Aiwei looked at him deeply, turned and walked into the warehouse.
Direct Charge Drill isn't low in value, right?
"Ground Type move Direct Charge Drill increases critical hit chances and can counter Fire Type and Rock Type. It's indeed a good choice."
"Dark Type move Smack Down, though its power isn't as strong as Direct Charge Drill, can restrict opponents' held items and can somewhat counter Psychic Types. It's also a relatively good choice."
Flint commented on Natsuhiko's chosen sets of manuals.
Flying Type Beedrill can barely use Power Grid against it, thus enabling Beedrill to have countermeasures against any Pokémon with attributes suppressing it.
Natsuhiko smiled helplessly, "I simply chose what I deemed the best option."
With limited conditions, gradually compensating for Beedrill's weaknesses was the only way.
But isn't that part of the fun in cultivating Pokémon?
Watching it grow little by little, becoming stronger, brings a great sense of achievement as a trainer.
Of course, exceptions are made for those born at the finish line others may never reach.
Glancing at Flint before him.
He now had one right in front of him.
"Pokémon don't need to master many techniques; specializing in a few yields better results." Flint agreed.
He then added, "But learn whatever you can; it helps in handling extreme situations."
See.
This is the right way to cultivate Pokémon.
"Money Power" enhancement!
Natsuhiko expressed an unwillingness to chat with Flint, as he somewhat missed Lance.
At this moment, Aiwei returned, carrying two small boxes.
"Here are your 'Direct Charge Drill' and 'Smack Down.'
These boxes contain the process teachings and the necessary materials and tools, assisting Pokémon in learning and mastering.
"Thank you."
Takes the boxes.
In the next period, Beedrill will have new training directions and goals.
After handing the boxes to Natsuhiko, Aiwei smiled at Flint, "Mr. Flint, how about I show you around our club...?"
This was someone the higher-ups instructed to take seriously.
Flint, however, shook his head, "I've already toured during my previous visit, not bad."
"Then..."
"It's my first time in Goldenrod City, how about Natsuhiko accompanies me for a tour."
Flint still couldn't forget Natsuhiko's Shield of Retribution strategy.
"Alright." Aiwei agreed directly.
Natsuhiko, who had turned to secretly leave for training, froze.
"Well, I need to go back to training," Natsuhiko said.
"Natsuhiko, aren't you a club trainer? Following the regular member process, I'll cover it for a day."
Natsuhiko: "..."
Can having money let you do anything?
Sorry, it truly can.
Aiwei discreetly blinked at Natsuhiko, "Natsuhiko, your advanced trainer task is to take Mr. Flint to enjoy the sights of Goldenrod City."
"Wasn't it said that the advanced trainer title requires an application?"
So casually?
"I've already reported your battle results to the higher-ups."
Natsuhiko: "..."
"Alright, I genuinely just want to show Mr. Flint the beauty of Goldenrod City."
Natsuhiko shrugged.
If there's a legitimate reason, who wouldn't want to build a good relationship with Zfuchi Flint?
What if he's in a good mood and casually gifts a Sword Dance, Destructive Beam manual or something? That'd be great.
Flint smiled and said, "Let me introduce a friend to you later."
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Second update, it's still four updates today... you guys are impressive...