Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 98: Just Call Me Misty

The Treasure Bureau.

Hikaru and Latias wandered from one display to the next.

The bureau resembled a jewelry store, with precious treasures sealed within glass cabinets.

Ignoring items of other types, Hikaru headed straight for the Psychic-Type Treasure section.

These treasures were far more valuable than any antique jade from his previous life.

And among all treasures, Psychic-type ones were the most expensive.

A quick glance revealed that none were priced below seven figures!

"Yikes."

Hikaru checked his account balance, which showed just over five million.

It seemed like it might not be enough.

"Excuse me, handsome young man and lovely lady, are you looking for Psychic-type treasures? Wait a minute... you're Hikaru, the champion of this year's Shuimu Provincial High School League, aren't you?"

A beautiful sales associate in a traditional split-hem qipao approached Hikaru eagerly. She had recognized him.

Hikaru scratched his nose awkwardly.

It seemed that fame could be more trouble than it was worth.

"Shh."

He made a quieting gesture.

The sales associate immediately understood and lowered her voice. "How can I assist you?"

"I'm looking for treasures that can replenish Psychic-type energy. Do you have anything like that?"

Hikaru glanced around before exhaling softly.

"We do! Please follow me."

After recognizing his identity, the sales associate became even more respectful.

Famous and talented trainers like Hikaru were respected wherever they went in this world.

She hadn't expected the Shuimu champion to be so humble and polite.

In her two or three years at the Treasure Bureau, she had encountered many talented trainers, most of whom were arrogant and condescending, as if destined to become Elite Trainers.

It was a pity he already seemed to have a companion.

Leading the way with a graceful sway, the sales associate stole a glance at the human-shaped Latias behind Hikaru.

Whatever hopes she might've had, they vanished instantly.

"This is a new Psychic Energy Crystal we've recently acquired. It's a pure energy crystal, excellent for replenishing energy and aiding Psychic-type Pokémon growth."

The sales associate led Hikaru to a glass cabinet. Inside was a smooth, milky-white gem.

Latias, curious about her surroundings, had been observing everything along the way.

However, upon seeing the crystal in the cabinet, her interest waned.

This sort of thing was abundant in the underwater ruins of Water City.

[A-Rank Psychic Stone: A crystal rich in Psychic energy.]

The system's analysis confirmed it.

Hikaru instantly thought of those ruins as well, but Latias and her brother, Latios, didn't seem to care much about them anymore.

Perhaps it was just that Latias preferred the energy cubes Hikaru made for her.

Hikaru glanced at the price tag: 2.4 million Pokécoins.

Goodness gracious!

This was outrageously expensive.

Sensing Hikaru's dissatisfaction with the price, the sales associate quickly added, "We offer significant discounts for esteemed trainers like yourself!"

Hikaru's eyes lit up, his gaze hopeful. "Really? Sister?"

The casual address "sister" made her heart flutter.

The more she looked at Hikaru, the more she liked him. She even decided to forgo her commission.

"Yes, really! I can give you a 25% discount!"

"Thank you, Sister! That's so kind of you!"

Relieved, Hikaru decided to buy three.

"By the way, Sister, I might not have enough money. Can I sell some potions and energy cubes here?"

"This is my Top-Tier Breeder Certificate!"

Hikaru handed over his certificate, and the sales associate took a moment to examine it.

She looked at him in disbelief.

So young, yet not only the provincial champion but also a certified top-tier breeder?!

"Is it not allowed?"

Noticing the sales associate staring blankly at him, Hikaru was puzzled.

As far as he knew, the Treasure Bureau was always in need of potions and energy cubes crafted by breeders.

"No, it's definitely allowed!"

Snapping out of her daze, the sales associate reassured him. "Wait just a moment. I'll call our evaluator right away!"

She excused herself and hurried off in a flustered rush, her high heels clicking loudly.

Latias tilted her head curiously. Why was she running around in such uncomfortable shoes?

"Ahem. Those are high heels, Latias. They're meant to enhance one's appearance. The slit in her qipao, for example, adds a touch of elegance and allure, while the heels make her look taller and more graceful."

Hikaru's explanation was... creative.

Latias nodded, seemingly understanding, though not entirely.

Hikaru wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead, relieved that his makeshift reasoning had worked.

Soon, the sales associate returned, accompanied by a bespectacled man in a lab coat who smelled faintly of herbs.

The badge on his coat identified him as a Senior Breeder.

"So, where's this young top-tier breeder?"

Upon seeing Hikaru, the evaluator grew visibly excited, gripping his hand and refusing to let go.

"Ahem..."

It wasn't until the sales associate coughed twice that the evaluator realized Hikaru was here to sell potions and cubes.

"Hold on; I'll fetch them."

Hikaru retrieved the extra antidotes he had crafted in recent days.

The evaluator's eyes widened the moment he opened one.

"My goodness! A flawless antidote! Its luster is perfect, and the detoxifying compounds in the Pecha Berry extract are handled to absolute perfection!"

"This is truly top-tier craftsmanship! I didn't realize how far I was from becoming a top-tier breeder myself!"

Hikaru paused mid-action, noticing the crowd starting to gather.

"Please, lower your voice."

"Oh, sorry! I got carried away."

"Too late. They've already surrounded us..."

Hikaru sighed helplessly.

Great. Now not only was his identity as the Shuimu champion exposed, but also his status as a top-tier breeder.

"Just tell me how much these are worth."

"Right away! I'll take them for evaluation."

The evaluator scurried off with the potions.

Suddenly, a frantic voice broke through the crowd.

"Help! Emergency! Does anyone have an antidote?!"

A girl rushed into the center of the crowd, desperate.

"Does anyone have an antidote?"

Instinctively, Hikaru handed her one of his Antidotes.

She immediately used it on a poisoned Staryu, which soon began to recover.

Letting out a breath of relief, the girl turned to Hikaru.

"Thank you. I'm Kasumi. You can just call me Misty."(Kasumi is misty Japanese name)

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