I think I have an idea about his powers or Aura? I mean the author was dropping clues from forever, which I think benefits binge readers more as I don't think people can remember hints for weeks on end.

I like the world the author is trying to build and his reasons as to why Pokemon trainers are encouraged, considering the upkeep. The Pokemons are pretty rarely used in any other fics. The strategies in the battle are awesome. An Excellent Read!!

The point was he could have researched instead of directly ignoring and assuming what the invitation could represent. I for one think he should have asked or researched about him in PokeNet, but with the author heavily indicating that ignoring is the tactic Leon always uses, I am not upset as there will be more sponsors anyway.