Listening from the side, Sieg was secretly amazed. These four Chikorita were indeed exceptionally outstanding, each with their own distinctive traits.
If an ordinary trainer obtained even one, reaching Elite level in the future would likely be only a matter of time.
"Ugh~ So hard to choose."
Luna crouched on the ground, petting the two bold Chikorita. The leaves atop their heads emitted a faint sweet fragrance that was refreshing to smell.
Sieg offered appropriate suggestions from the side, analyzing each Chikorita's strengths and weaknesses.
Chikorita's final evolution, Meganium, was actually a Pokémon with rather awkward design, its base stats were extremely balanced.
Its 525 base stat total was not only lower than the other two starters.
(Typhlosion had 534 base stats, Feraligatr had 530 base stats)
Most critically, the stat distribution was extremely balanced, with Defense and Special Defense being highest at only 100 base stats each.
Therefore, the vast majority of Meganium were built primarily for support roles. After all, it could learn quite a few status moves, such as Reflect, Synthesis, Light Screen, Safeguard, and Aromatherapy.
Ultimately, Luna decided to choose the Chikorita that had inherited Grassy Terrain. This Chikorita appeared rather timid, constantly shrinking in the corner.
Even when Luna held it in her arms, it still showed a nervous expression.
"Chiko~"
The leaf atop Chikorita's head rotated slightly, releasing a sweet, pleasant fragrance.
"Dear valued customer, Chikorita loves basking in sunlight, so please take her to grassy areas often to play."
The staff member beside them, seeing Luna purchase the Pokémon without even blinking, became increasingly enthusiastic in his service. After all, he would receive a substantial commission from this sale.
Sieg also secretly marveled: "This is the life of a wealthy young lady, spending nearly 4 million Pokédollars without hesitation."
That's right, the Chikorita with the inherited Grassy Terrain move was worth 4 million Pokédollars.
The most ordinary starter without any egg moves typically cost around 2 million Pokédollars and could reach Elite level (level 40+) with normal training.
Grassy Terrain, as one of the rarest terrain-type moves among all techniques, was naturally quite valuable.
The TM alone might cost a million Pokédollars and still be unavailable, not to mention this was an egg move, and this particular Chikorita also had excellent potential across the board.
After purchasing Chikorita, the two didn't immediately leave the Day Care. Instead, they browsed around, viewing many Pokémon exclusive to other regions and gaining considerable knowledge.
They even saw Noibat, a Dragon-type Pokémon found only in the Kalos region.
During this time, the pair passed by a room where a public lesson on Pokémon knowledge was being conducted.
The room wasn't large, but it was packed with people, the vast majority being low-level trainers like Youngsters and Bug Catchers.
Teaching at the front was a young woman wearing glasses.
She stood at the podium holding a pointer, fluently explaining various Pokémon knowledge. Complex technical terminology became easy to understand when she explained it.
Many held notebooks, recording various key points.
In reality, the knowledge this young woman taught was just the most basic type matchups and Pokémon recognition, roughly equivalent to what a beginner trainer needed to know.
But even so, such knowledge required ordinary people to expend considerable effort and resources to acquire.
Just as the two were leaving the Day Care, they happened to collide with someone entering through the main doors.
"Sieg?!"
"Steven?!"
Silver-white short hair, wearing an elegant blue suit with a white tie, radiating an aura of natural nobility from within.
It was Steven, the same person Sieg had met in the desert!
"I didn't expect you'd also..."
Before the two could express their mutual surprise, Luna beside them covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Cousin Steven?!"
Sieg was completely dumbfounded!
"Cousin Luna, what are you doing here? And you actually know Sieg?" Steven also looked astonished.
And so, the three looked at each other in turns.
Ultimately, they decided to sit down at an outdoor café to talk properly.
"I see. I didn't realize the Stone and Solance families had marriage connections." Sieg sighed with emotion.
Luna and Steven nodded continuously in agreement.
In fact, among second-generation members of prominent families like theirs, marriage relationships were extremely complex. Often you might not know someone personally, yet some familial connection existed between you.
The Stone family was a towering business empire, while the Solance family was renowned in research circles.
Based on their collaboration regarding fossil Pokémon revival, they'd naturally engaged in various partnerships, including marriage alliances to deepen relationships.
"Steven, how did you and Sieg meet?" Luna's large eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked.
Steven laughed awkwardly: "That's quite a story. Back when I was in the desert..."
Steven began recounting their initial encounter. When he mentioned Sieg being injured, Luna showed an incredulous expression, then immediately transformed to worried concern as she looked at Sieg.
Only after Sieg signaled with his eyes did her expression relax somewhat.
"Wait... judging by your expressions, you two couldn't be..."
Though Steven was inexperienced in worldly matters and human nature's darker aspects, he at least possessed basic perceptiveness.
He immediately noticed something off about Luna's expression and looked suspiciously between the two.
Luna hastily changed the subject: "Oh right, Steven, are you here in Fallarbor Town to negotiate cooperation on behalf of the Stone family?"
"Uh... actually I came to capture my fourth Pokémon. I remember the revival research for that claw fossil is nearly complete?"
When Steven spoke of business matters, he immediately became serious. After all, this concerned not only cooperation between two families but also his future Pokémon team.
Luna showed sudden understanding.
"I see! Your timing is perfect, Cousin. My father just completed the research a few days ago!"
Originally, Gerald had planned to conduct the fossil revival at Devon Corporation in Rustboro City, but with Steven's initiative to come here, that hassle became unnecessary.
After all, fossil revival equipment was extremely large and transporting it sover such a large distance would be quite troublesome.
Sieg sipped his coffee, silently listening to their conversation while thinking: "Claw Fossil, if I'm not mistaken, that should be Anorith. Its evolution Armaldo will be one of Steven's main Pokémon in the future."
As Hoenn region's future Champion, Steven's Pokémon team primarily consisted of Steel, Rock, and Ground-type Pokémon.
Among these, he had two ancient fossil Pokémon total, one was Cradily, and the other was Armaldo!