Pokemon : I Am A Breeder/Champion

Sophia ran back after making the call.

"Evan, Senior," she said, catching her breath. "I talked to my grandpa. He agreed to the 7-3 split; the condition is okay. But there's a catch."

Hearing this, Evan looked puzzled. "A catch? What is it?"

Sophia cleared her throat and then said seriously, "If you, Senior, create any new patents for energy cubes in the future, we get priority. This needs to be written into the contract. What do you think?"

This was the plan proposed by her grandfather, who seemed quite optimistic about Evan's potential. Hearing this, Evan nodded.

"If that's the case, then it's not a problem. If I come up with a new energy cube formula, your company will get first rights. Now that we've discussed the intermediate energy cubes, let's move on to the low-level ones."

Evan had no objections. Prioritizing them for a new energy cube formula? As long as they worked well together, it wouldn't be an issue. And considering Professor Ethan had introduced them, things should go smoothly.

Sophia nodded and looked at Evan curiously. "Evan, Senior, what are your terms for the low-level energy cube formulas?"

She had seen the formulas herself, and even the low-level ones held significant value, with strong sales. Now that Evan's formulas could cut production costs, profits could increase even more. So, she wanted to secure the deal.

Hearing this, Evan smiled slightly. "For the remaining low-level energy cube formulas, I want something different. Can your company help clear the mountain behind Hope Orphanage?"

Sophia was momentarily stunned. "Hope Orphanage? The one in the suburbs? If it's there, that's not a problem. The land over there is actually mine. It's just sitting unused. Are you planning to open a breeding house? Then I'll give it to you. As for the formula for the low-level energy cubes, it's a buyout. The land rights will be yours, but we won't share profits from your energy cubes."

Sophia made the terms clear, and Evan saw no issue with that.

He nodded. "Then it's settled. The mountain behind Hope Orphanage, including the plains around it."

That mountain was massive, and trading the formula for a few energy cubes was more than worth it. Suddenly, Evan chuckled. "By the way, Miss Sophia, what's the name of your company?"

The girl in front of him was clearly wealthy. Was it too late to get on her good side?

Sophia blinked at him. "Morning Sun Energy Cubes Ltd. Why do you ask?"

Well, that explained everything.

Sophia, a rich lady, was standing right in front of him. Morning Sun Energy Cubes was already a giant in the Dragon Kingdom, the go-to choice for many ordinary Trainers—affordable and reliable.

After learning about her family background, Evan felt at ease. The rest was straightforward. Following the discussion, Sophia finalized the licensing contract with the Breeders Association. Once both parties signed the agreement, the deal was sealed.

After Sophia finished, she breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but say, "Finally, everything is settled. Evan I'll head back now. I'll bring the land certificate to the orphanage tomorrow and hand it over to you. Is that okay? If not, I can have someone send it over instead."

Does she really need to be this humble? Evan thought to himself. I heard she's the only child in her family. Is it really okay for someone this meek to inherit the family business in the future?

After mentally complaining for a moment, Evan shook his head. "Just come by tomorrow. By the way, I'll give Ralts back to you."

With that, Evan handed Ralts, who was resting comfortably in his arms, over to her.

When Sophia saw this, a flicker of resentment crossed her face. "It feels like Ralts is already attached to you. It seems like you've become more of its trainer than I am."

She was clearly upset. Her Pokémon seemed to favor someone else.

Evan smiled awkwardly, unsure of how to respond. After all, being liked by Ralts was beyond his control. What could he do when he was so popular?

After her brief complaint, Sophia returned Ralts to its Poké Ball. Evan chuckled but said nothing more on the matter. Sophia said her goodbyes and left with the items she had received from Evan.

As he watched her leave, Evan smiled to himself and then found a small place nearby to grab a quick bite. As outlined in the contract, Sophia would pay a portion of the money in advance, which would later be deducted from Evan's dividends. Without that, Evan wouldn't have the funds for his next steps.

After all, starting a breeding center or opening a store takes capital, and it would be next month at the earliest before his dividends arrived.

After finishing lunch, Evan headed back to the Breeders Association. Coincidentally, the senior breeder exam was about to begin.

Professor Ethan had already registered him, so after verifying his information, Evan entered the examination room. Among the candidates, Evan was one of the youngest, but this didn't surprise anyone. Every year, there were younger participants, though passing the exam was a different story.

For Evan, the senior breeder exam was manageable.

The first part was a written test, and just a quick glance at the questions made Evan realize he knew all the answers.

After completing the written portion, it was time for the practical exam. The task was to create an energy cube based on a recipe provided by the examiners. While they gave the recipe, they didn't provide the specific ingredient proportions, meaning each candidate had to figure out the exact measurements themselves and complete the production process.

This didn't pose any challenge for Evan.

After successfully passing the written and practical portions, the final test was on Pokémon care and treatment. Each candidate was given a Pokémon they hadn't met before, and the goal was to calm it down and gain its trust for treatment.

If the Pokémon resisted or attacked, the exam would end there.

This part of the exam tested both a breeder's skill and their connection with Pokémon, along with a bit of luck. The treatment itself wasn't too difficult. The real challenge was getting the unfamiliar Pokémon to trust you enough for the procedure, without it baring its teeth or attacking.

This was often the most difficult part, requiring not just knowledge but also personal affinity for Pokémon—and, in some cases, good fortune. If luck wasn't on your side, the Pokémon might lash out, and if you couldn't handle it, you could even get injured.