My Pokémon Training Method is Definitely Not Normal!

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"We might be welcoming a new member soon~" Hanging up the phone, Marcus excitedly shared his inner joy with the three Pokemon.

Having lived two lives, although he didn't have many life insights, the look in that Slakoth's eyes immediately caught his attention.

Or rather, that look reminded Marcus of himself, begging with a bowl in Goldenrod City.

Humble and weak, yet still growing tenaciously.

But the difference was that the former Marcus was full of hope for the future, with clear goals and plans.

Slakoth didn't have these; what it had was a sense of unwillingness towards Destiny.

"I didn't see wrong, did I?" Marcus was a little amazed, not knowing why he could see so much inner depth with just a glance through the video.

Marcus couldn't wait to flip over and get on his bicycle: "Let's reach Eterna City before noon, charge!"

"Lopunny~" "Dolliv~" "Indeedee~"

The three Pokemon got into position and continued training while on the road...

...

Eterna City is one of the few cities in the Sinnoh Region that retains ancient traces, the most famous of which is the ancient Pokemon statue located in the eastern part of the city.

In the anime, Champion Cynthia also officially debuted here and said her famous line: 'When every life meets another life, something will be born'

At this moment, at the southern entrance of the city, a dusty young boy was standing on a hill, drenched in sweat, overlooking the entire city.

"Finally arrived... Eterna City!"

"Click!" After taking a photo, Marcus sent out his latest update: "Arrived in Eterna City! Stay tuned for the second Gym battle!"

As soon as it was posted, netizens followed the trend.

"Wow! Finally alive! Did he find a new bug again?"

"Awesome, more videos to watch! I wonder if the Pokemon League will change the rules again this time? (Laugh)"

"In my opinion, Marcus is truly a great talent! Waiting to see him publish new sneaky tactics to flip Gym Leader Miss Gardenia!"

"Miss Gardenia? I want to flip her too... pant pant..."

"Ahem... Too many rewards can cause problems, brother..."

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"..."

As he read, Marcus realized the comments were going off track... Even sellers of otaku goods were showing up?

He casually hit the ban button...

...

Riding to the Pokemon Center, Marcus went to the counter and handed over his identification: "Hello, Nurse Joy, I'm here to pick up the Poke Ball that was just sent by Mister Norman."

"Okay, please wait a moment..."

A moment later, Nurse Joy took out a package and handed it to Marcus: "Norman specifically instructed me to give this to you. Please keep it safe~"

"Uh... okay."

He rented a room, sat on the bed, and opened the package.

The contents were simple: a red and white Poke Ball, an envelope, and a bank card.

"Rustle..." Marcus took out a piece of paper from the envelope. It was filled with bold, powerful characters – Norman's letter.

"Marcus, Slakoth has been sent to you, but spinach can only fill the stomach; it doesn't help a Pokemon's growth. Your teacher has deposited 2 million PD in this card for you. Don't think it's too little; this is already what was saved up bit by bit from the cracks between Caroline's fingers...

Work hard, I look forward to the day you surpass me!"

"..."

Although Norman had mentioned his private stash before, he didn't expect him to actually send him 2 million PD...

For a moment, Marcus was touched.

Imagine... a late-stage henpecked husband taking out a private stash of 2 million PD? How difficult is that! It's even a little scary...

"Hoo..." Taking a deep breath, Marcus called Norman.

Soon, Norman appeared in the video: "Marcus, did you receive everything?"

"Yes, thank you, Sensei..."

"Thanking me just with your mouth isn't enough; you need action, understand? Don't waste the private money I gave you." Norman's tone sounded very happy.

Marcus nodded: "Yes, Sensei! But you should take this money back..."

"Alright, alright, hurry and check on Slakoth. If it's not suitable, I'll send Vigoroth to you. Keep the money; if Caroline finds out you sent it back, it'll be bad!"

Norman had a comical expression, as if saying, 'Don't you dare get me in trouble.'

Marcus could only nod: "Then... okay."

"..."

After a few more pleasantries, Marcus hung up the phone.

"Husband, aren't you lying? This money was clearly given by me, how did you manage to make yourself look like the good guy..." Caroline rolled her eyes beside him.

Just now, Norman said he needed to find an excuse to give Marcus some funds to solve his financial problems.

He took 5 million PD from her.

"Hehe... You know Marcus, right? If I really said it was from both of us, would he accept it?

But now, in this situation, even if he doesn't want it, he can't return it, so he can only accept it, right? This is called forced sponsorship, understand?"

"That makes sense..." Aunt Caroline suddenly understood: "You really have methods!"

"Of course..." Norman's mouth curved into a smile, happily pocketing 3 million PD...

Who said apprentices were useless?

...

"Achoo!" Marcus suddenly sneezed.

"Strange... It's so hot, I shouldn't catch a cold, right? Maybe that girl Whitney is missing me..." Thinking of Whitney, his eyebrows couldn't help but curve.

Then he took out Slakoth's Poke Ball and muttered to himself: "Let me see if you're the one I'm looking for... Come out, Slakoth!"

The red light dissipated, and a sloth-like Pokemon appeared on the floor.

With grayish-brown fur, dark brown markings paired with matching dark circles and a pink nose, it lay lazily on the ground, looking somewhat cute.

The ends of its thick forelimbs each had two sharp claws, while its hindlimbs were very short due to a congenital disability, withered beneath its body, almost invisible.

"Slakoth..." The moment Slakoth saw Marcus, it propped itself up, its eyes filled with expectation.

Clearly, compared to its other lazy counterparts, it was different.

[Slakoth ♂ lv13 (Beginner)]

Ability: Defiant (When stats are lowered by an opponent, Attack increases by 2 stages.)

Talent: 238 (Max species value 280)

HP: 35, Attack: 91, Defense: 30, Special Attack: 50, Special Defense: 30, Speed: 2

Affection: 120

Held Item: None

Moves:

Learned: Scratch, Slack Off

Egg Moves: Hammer Arm, Slash, Curse, Sucker Punch

Description: A Slakoth with immense strength. It was attacked by a predator at birth, causing the tendons in its legs to break, resulting in the loss of normal mobility. Its Speed talent is severely damaged and cannot grow.

It did not give up the life its mother fought desperately to win for it. It struggled tenaciously against the world, overcoming its lazy nature with an indomitable will.

With a resolute personality, it has deep-seated low self-esteem and yearns for the attention and recognition of others.