Chapter 50

Pokémon House Store

After five draws, Venti did not get a late-blooming pseudo-legendary Pokémon. However, thanks to Takumi's advice, Venti did draw a Lapras with championship-level potential.

Lapras is classified as a transport Pokémon. It's a strong Pokémon right from its birth, and with its Gigantamax form in later stages, it's definitely not a bad pick.

As for "championship level potential," this is about the limit of the Pokémon's natural ability.

Takumi had access to a detailed Pokédex provided by the system. Each Pokémon baby came with complete information, including personality traits and the maximum potential that wasn't available in the public version of the Pokédex.

Even Hu Tao's Gible and Ningguang's Shiny Beldum, despite their pseudo-legendary status, only had a maximum potential at the championship level. The term "pseudo-legendary" here refers to a base stat total of 600, which encompasses a species' overall power with both upper and lower limits.

Venti's Lapras had a base stat total close to that of a pseudo-legendary's 600, and its potential was on par with Gible and Beldum.

"Just championship-level potential?" Venti still wasn't quite satisfied.

Earlier, he had heard Takumi mention that championship-level Pokémon acted as an important deterrent, stabilizing regional peace.

The leader-level Pokémon was like a "nuclear weapon" that ensured long-term peace in a region.

"Potential limits are not absolute, especially for someone like you," Takumi coughed, giving Venti a reminder.

If it weren't for the fact that Venti gave him so much, Takumi wouldn't have even mentioned that Lapras had championship-level potential.

"You have access to advanced resources, treasures, and abilities," Takumi said.

"Keep feeding Lapras with treasures, and it'll eventually break through its limit and reach master level."

Venti scratched his head and said, "So according to you, if the current potential limit is master level, and I find some divine-level resource later, won't Lapras' potential be raised to the pseudo-level-three god or even true third-level god?"

Takumi gave an awkward yet polite smile, nodding. He was secretly laughing in his mind.

Sorry, Barbatos. You've got a divine-level resource on you that can boost potential—an enhanced version of Rare Candy—the Heart of the Divine Oak is enough to promote Lapras to a true third-level god.

But now it's mine.

"Come on, Lapras. This is your new master from now on," Takumi said. "He's a god. Follow him well, eat plenty, drink plenty, and enjoy a happy life!"

When Takumi brought the large Lapras out from the breeding room, Venti couldn't look away.

Lapras' appearance was beautiful, and with its long snake-like neck and majestic presence, it resembled a dragon. Standing about a meter tall in its juvenile stage, Takumi couldn't carry it out.

Takumi packed numerous gifts, including a whole box of high-quality energy cubes, Poké Balls, and space backpacks—all resources of immense value delivered to Venti.

Naturally, Takumi wasn't stingy with the system's unlimited supply of goods; he filled the space backpack as though it were free.

"Lapras is very intelligent and can understand human speech," Takumi explained.

"Your Lapras has mastered telepathy and can communicate directly with humans. It belongs to a rare group with exceptionally high qualifications."

Lapras approached Venti, resting its long neck against Venti's arms.

A soft, ethereal song came from the young Lapras, as it communicated through singing.

The youthful yet beautiful voice was melodious, and the accompanying soft, adorable voice that resonated in Venti's heart made him bleed internally.

"Whoa—"

Nosebleed!

Venti, who was nearly three thousand years old, grinned broadly, hugging Lapras' head tightly as he sang poetry with the same ethereal and melodious voice of the Wind God.

Whoa!

Two-way singing!

Takumi was stunned.

The gods and Pokémon truly understood each other in some way.

Both were performers on the level of McBard.

How disrespectful, how disrespectful!

"Tsk, he's surprisingly easy to please," Takumi muttered.

"I didn't think an old guy, nearly three thousand years old, wouldn't be able to resist an adorable Pokémon."

Venti (Romantic Poet) joined the group chat.

After adding the tenth customer to the group chat, Takumi had successfully completed the limited-time business mission in Mondstadt by the evening of the first day.

Task submission complete!

Store Manager's Level Ten Draws - Third Round Obtained!

Takumi thought for a moment and then took out the two treasures Venti had gifted—Dandelion Aged Wine and the Heart of the Divine Oak—from the counter.

"Cresselia..." he called.

Hearing her master's voice, the Dream Pokémon, who had been washing dishes, floated out from the kitchen.

Seeing the Heart of the Divine Oak in Takumi's hand, Cresselia's gem-like eyes couldn't help but sparkle with desire.

"Here."

"It's yours," Takumi said, tossing it to her.

Cresselia opened her mouth to catch it but quickly spat it out, showing an annoyed look. A shy and irritated voice echoed in Takumi's mind:

"This, this is a held item, not something to eat!"

"You fooled me again, Takumi!!"

Takumi laughed heartily.

"I've never fed you before, so why are you so proficient in eating it?"

"Hmph!" The Dream God floated back to the kitchen, clearly displeased.

Takumi clicked on Cresselia's panel.

Cresselia (Legendary Pokémon)

Type: Psychic

Ability: Levitate

Level: Tier 2 God (Lv. 119) → Absorbing Special Item (Holding "Heart of the Divine Oak")

Skills: Telekinesis, Double Team, Mist, Aurora Beam, Confuse Ray, Psychic Transfer, Psycho Cut, Psychic Telekinesis, Future Sight...

Description: "It is said that sleeping with one of Cresselia's feathers ensures sweet dreams. Known as the Incarnation of the Crescent Moon."

"When the absorption is complete and her level reaches Lv. 120, our household will have its first tier-one god."

"Rem... oh no, tears!" Takumi muttered with glee.

Giving the Heart of the Divine Oak to Cresselia was the best use for such a powerful item.

As for the Dandelion Aged Wine, Takumi decided to hold on to it. When there were more customers in the group chat, he'd form a group of Wind-type trainers and let them bid for it—driving each other crazy, of course.

"The store manager's ten draws are ready. Do you want to proceed?"

"Of course!"

"No hesitation. Show me... a legendary Pokémon!"

Takumi quickly clicked through the ten draws in a row, only to realize he hadn't taken out the "Gracidea Flower."

This was an item that could increase the probability of drawing a specific Pokémon.

SR Grade - Purple

Takumi didn't know how much it could increase his chances.

However, there was no harm in trying. Takumi took it out and held it in his hand, gently tapping the virtual lottery interface before him—

Boom!

Ten beams of light emerged.

"One, two, three..."

"Holy crap! Three golden lights!"