After a while, Peter walked out of the Pokémon Center with a look of lingering shock on his face.
"…Nurse Joy was way too enthusiastic," he muttered, twitching at the corner of his mouth.
He hadn't expected Pokéblocks with specialized training effects to be this popular on the market.
Standard stamina-recovery Pokéblocks sold for about 500 Poké Dollars each, but the ones that boosted both offensive stats or Speed went for 1,000 Poké Dollars, while those enhancing both defenses still fetched 800 Poké Dollars apiece.
Just like that, Peter walked away with around 250,000 Poké Dollars from Nurse Joy alone, bringing his total assets to 300,000 Poké Dollars.
After restocking on Berries, he hugged Smoliv and opened the system's training interface.
[Ding! Training target: Smoliv. Analyzing…]
Strengths & Weaknesses Analysis:
Exceptionally gifted—one-in-ten-thousand within its species. Its trust in the Trainer stems from your environmental protection actions; be sure to maintain this bond. Skill coverage is excellent, but proficiency is low. Upon full evolution, it will gain an even stronger Ability.
Summary:
A naturally talented little one. It is strongly recommended to invest resources and evolve it to its final form as soon as possible.
[Ding! Diagnosis complete. Generate a training plan?]
"Yes!"
[Ding! Consumed 100,000 Poké Dollars. Smoliv short-term training plan generated. Please review…]
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Smoliv — Early-Stage Training Plan
Leveling & Evolution
Rapidly accumulate experience through training and frequent battles to reach the final evolution.
Key Evolution Conditions:
Strong sunlight and a dry climate. Only after Smoliv's seed has absorbed sufficient sunlight over time will it grow and split, evolving into its second form, Dolliv.
Bond Development
Actively participate in environmental protection activities to effectively raise Smoliv's trust and sense of responsibility.
III. Move Training
① Proficiency Improvement
Sweet Scent
Watch various perfume commercials.
"Give you an unforgettable fragrance; give them a sweet memory—Tomato Brand Perfume, more than just tomato-flavored!"Strength Sap
Watch selected episodes or manga chapters of Dragon Ball featuring the Spirit Bomb.
"Friends of the universe—please lend me a little of your energy!"Growth
In League of Legends, play the champion Lulu and cast Wild Growth 100 times.
"Grow big—bigger—BIG!"Razor Leaf
Watch classic TV Series.
"With sufficient inner power, even plucked leaves can wound!"Synthesis
Study high school biology (Compulsory Course 1), fully master the relevant chapters, and complete the after-class exercises.
② Expanding the Move Pool
Protect
In League of Legends, use Braum and block attacks with his shield 500 times.
"The heart is the strongest muscle!"Bullet Seed
In League of Legends, control Tristana and trigger her Explosive Charge 100 times.
"If they deserve one shot, they probably deserve many!"Sunny Day
Learn to hum the classic song Sunny Day without going off-key.
"When the sky finally clears, maybe I'll feel a little better…" Talent DevelopmentTalent Allocation: Optimize Special Attack and dual defensive talents.Beyond Species Talent: (Feature locked)
…..
Peter finished reading in one go and couldn't help but marvel at the system's power.
Other Trainers had to put their Pokémon through brutal, backbreaking routines just to master a move.
With him? Watching TV Series, singing songs, and playing games was enough.
Ridiculously easy.
Without hesitation, Peter recalled his second partner into its Poké Ball and returned to his room, collapsing onto the bed.
He still had two hours of Dream Space time unused today.
After a few days of experimentation, he'd learned that Pokémon were physically transported into the Dream Space—not just their consciousness—ensuring that training and simulated battles actually counted.
The moment they arrived, Buneary smoothly powered on the console and hopped onto a gaming chair.
Lately, the little rabbit had become obsessed with a sappy romance soap opera and was completely engrossed.
Peter didn't interfere. In this place, entertainment was apparently just another path to getting stronger.
"Mi-no~"
Smoliv tilted its head at Buneary, then clumsily hopped onto a gaming chair of its own.
Peter was about to guide Smoliv into starting game-based training when—
He froze.
Smoliv… had no hands.
"…Wait. How are you supposed to play games like this?!"
Still in its seed form, Smoliv wouldn't grow branch-like arms until evolving into Dolliv.
"Mi-no?"
It bounced twice, gazing at the screen with eager anticipation.
Defeated, Peter sighed and switched on Dragon Ball, skipping straight to the Spirit Bomb scenes.
Gaming would have to wait until after evolution.
Once Smoliv was settled in to watch carefully and learn, Peter brought Buneary into the adjacent simulation arena.
"System, start battle matchmaking!"
[Ding! Match found. Opponent: Chimchar lv20. This is an over-level challenge. Victory will grant bonus rewards!]
A small orange-red Pokémon with flames flickering from its rear appeared, curiously scanning the space. A vague shadow—its Trainer—stood behind it.
Peter raised an eyebrow.
Level 20—this opponent wasn't weak.
"Buneary, stay sharp. This one's strong!"
"Chimchar, Flame Wheel!"
The opposing Trainer opened aggressively. Chimchar engulfed itself in flames, transforming into a blazing wheel that charged forward!
Peter barely blinked.
"Quick Attack to evade—then Charm!"
Buneary winked cutely, pink heart-shaped energy drifting toward Chimchar as its Attack sharply dropped.
Charm: Uses an adorable gaze to lower the opponent's Attack by two stages.
This move, incidentally, was something Buneary had learned by copying the female lead in soap operas… usually used to beg Peter for snacks.
"Hmph. Use Taunt!"
Chimchar mocked Buneary, hooking a finger and making faces.
Taunt: Prevents the opponent from using non-damaging moves for a short time—soft control, similar to Encore.
Peter smiled faintly.
"Then let's play along. Close in—Power-Up Punch!"
"Mi-kyu~!"
Buneary looked almost excited as it bounded forward, eager for close combat.
"Flame Wheel again!"
The opponent chose to brute-force through the debuff.
"Boom!"
Chimchar once more became a rolling inferno, hurtling straight at Buneary.
Right on cue, Peter commanded, "Change speed!"
"Mi-kyu!"
Buneary bent its left leg, abruptly slowing—then stomped hard with the right.
In an instant, it slipped to the side of the blazing wheel.
The next moment—
Two rabbit-ear fists slammed out.