[Cynthia and Her Three Overworked Employees – Private Group Chat]
ClimbingUpTheMountainToFightATiger (Lucian):
"Guys, I had a dream. And I've come to a shocking conclusion! Here's what happened…
(Long explanation omitted)
In summary, that kid Peter probably holds the secret to both Mega Evolution and Dynamax!"
CrimsonBidder (Flint):
"Nice dream. Don't dream again. I'm going back to sleep. Be good. Don't spam."
ClimbingUpTheMountainToFightATiger (Lucian):
"???"
BugCatcherYouth (Aaron):
"Lucian… I want to believe you, but Peter is still just a kid!
…No wait, he's a new Trainer!"
OrdinaryOldGrandma (Bertha):
"Interesting… Cynthia did mention yesterday that the boy understands Mega Evolution more deeply than even Professor Sycamore.
So Lucian's prophetic dream might not be entirely impossible."
ClimbingUpTheMountainToFightATiger (Lucian):
"Right? That's what I'm saying…"
CrimsonBidder (Flint):
"Fine, I'm awake now. Messages keep popping up.
But Lucian, shouldn't you just ask Cynthia directly? She's literally with the kid."
ClimbingUpTheMountainToFightATiger (Lucian):
"Don't mention it… it's a long story…"
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Meanwhile…
"Pokémon—Get☆Daze!"
The energetic ringtone echoed in the room.
Peter stirred, eyelids heavy.
"Morning… babe…"
On screen, Whitney appeared, leaning forward eagerly.
"You lazybones! Still sleeping?!"
Peter rubbed his eyes and smiled unconsciously at the sight of her bright, adorable face.
"Why are you up so early?"
"Hehe… because I have good news~"
She flipped the camera around.
"Ta-da!"
A framed certificate filled the screen.
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Gym Authorization Certificate
I, Whitney, hereby authorize my fiancé Peter to fully manage Goldenrod Gym under my name.
All operations shall continue as usual. We remain responsible to Trainers and the League.
— Whitney
Pokémon Era XX Year X Month X Day
Peter's heart trembled.
"Whitney… you…"
"How about it? You're officially a Gym Leader now~"
She grinned brightly. Sunlight shimmered on her fair skin, making her look like a doll straight out of an anime.
"Why give me the Gym? What about you?"
"Of course I'm traveling with you~!
I already booked my ticket. Afternoon flight! I'll reach Eterna City tonight. Then I can curl up in your arms again~"
She giggled.
"Anyway, you can teleport back whenever there's a Gym challenge. Grandpa's Miltank is staying at the ranch. DJ Mary and the department store uncle can handle daily operations~"
Her pink twin-tails bounced as she spoke.
Peter stared at her.
Last time, he had taken her dream of becoming a Normal-type Master and set off alone.
This time—
She handed him her inheritance. Her responsibility. Her entire world.
His eyes stung faintly.
"You're not afraid I'll bankrupt Goldenrod Gym?" he teased, voice thick.
"Not at all! I'm already called the weakest Gym Leader in Johto!
Hmph! Next time they'll see how amazing my husb—"
She froze.
Her cheeks flushed crimson.
Peter blinked slowly.
"What did you just call me? Husb—?"
"I-I didn't say that! You heard wrong!"
She panicked instantly.
"Anyway, I'm hanging up!"
Click.
The call ended.
Peter's smile lingered long after the screen went dark.
Still as adorably silly as ever.
…
Then—
Beep.
"Tomato Bank: 242,500,000 Poké Dollars deposited."
Whitney sent another message:
Dummy. After ranch and Gym expenses, I'm giving you the rest.
You're raising me from now on~ (No refusing!)
But I'm still the boss! (Crossed-arms.jpg)
Peter grinned.
Yes, ma'am, my wife~
Whitney:
Hehe. Boarding now~
…..
After closing the chat, Peter checked his balance.
Recent sales of high-grade Evolution Stones.
Remaining stock sold to Steven Stone.
Teruhiko's endorsement deal.
Whitney's assets.
Total: 331,300,000 Poké Dollars.
3.3 billion.
Peter shook his head.
"When you're young, you don't understand the fragrance of a rich woman…"
Back when he first transmigrated, he stubbornly clung to dignity, selling trinkets to survive.
Perhaps that stubbornness had led to this bond.
He stopped thinking.
Then—
He froze.
Where were his Pokémon?
…..
A massive beam of energy suddenly erupted from the forest outside.
"BOOM—!"
Wild Pokémon scattered in panic.
"Hyper Beam? Don't tell me they snuck out for secret training again…"
Cold sweat formed on his back.
He rushed outside.
There—
Lopunny, Rufflet, and Zorua were sprinting back at full speed.
Behind them—
Vigoroth swung from vines like Tarzan.
Arboliva and Indeedee trailed behind, cleaning up evidence.
Rufflet was clutching an entire basket of honeycombs.
Vigoroth had two Teddiursa clinging to his shoulders.
In the forest—
An entire squad of Ursaring bulldozed forward, firing Hyper Beams like angry tanks.
Peter's scalp went numb.
Every single one looked Elite-tier at minimum.
Fight them? With what?!
Right then—
A tall figure in black stepped out calmly.
Cynthia.
Peter sprinted toward her.
"Cynthia! Help!!!"
At this point, pride was irrelevant. Survival first.
She nodded lightly.
"Garchomp. Dragon Rush."
"GAH—!"
Garchomp's crimson eyes sharpened.
Terrifying dragon aura exploded outward.
In a flash, the dark-blue figure shot skyward—
Then crashed down between Peter's team and the advancing Ursaring.
"BOOM—!"
A deep canyon ripped open beneath its claws.
The Ursaring halted instantly.
Fear crept into their expressions.
After hesitating—
They retreated.
Just like that.
Peter exhaled weakly.
He glanced at his team.
Then at the honeycombs.
Then at the distant forest.
"…So. Who wants to explain why you robbed an Ursaring hive?"
Rufflet blinked innocently.
Vigoroth scratched his head.
Lopunny coughed.
Indeedee smiled politely.
Arboliva looked away.
Peter covered his face.
Yep.
He was raising a group of absolute menaces.
…
And somewhere far away—
Lucian sneezed.
"…I'm telling you. Something big is coming."
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