Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Birthday and Departure
"First daily sign-in reward: 1 ordinary draw."
"Use it," Adrien muttered.
"Congratulations! You've received 1,000 Pokédollars, stored in the system backpack."
Adrien smiled. Days passed with him training alongside Charmander. Each morning, they ran together. Charmander's tiny legs worked hard, building endurance and strength. Adrien also trained his own stamina, knowing that being a trainer required more than just strategy.
Charmander practiced moves like Scratch, Growl, and Ember, while also learning Leer. Though still young, its determination matched Adrien's.
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One month passed. Adrien woke to the system's voice.
"Ding! Host has checked in for one month. Reward: 1 intermediate draw. Do you wish to use it?"
"Yes. Use all four intermediate rewards."
"Congratulations! You've received:
Everstone x1
Fire Stone x1
Great Ball x2
Poison Orb x1."
Adrien inspected the Everstone. "Perfect. This will stop Charmander from evolving too soon. It needs more battle experience first."
Charmander's level had reached 12 through training alone. Adrien knew battles would help it grow faster, but for now, patience was key.
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Another month passed. Adrien's tenth birthday arrived.
"Happy birthday, Adrien!" Delia smiled warmly, placing a cake on the table.
"Happy birthday, big bro!" Ash chimed in, his voice filled with excitement.
Charmander let out a cheerful roar, "Char! Char!"
Adrien chuckled, feeling the warmth of his new family. "Thank you, everyone."
The system chimed in again:
"Ding! It's the host's birthday. Rewards:
1 god-level draw
1 advanced draw (for one month of check-ins)."
Adrien waited until after the celebration to claim his prizes.
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The next morning, Adrien stood at the edge of Pallet Town, his bag packed.
"Be safe, Adrien," Delia said, hugging him tightly.
"Good luck on your journey, big bro!" Ash waved enthusiastically.
Adrien knelt beside him. "Don't worry, Ash. When you're older, we'll travel together."
Ash grinned. "Promise?"
"Promise." Adrien straightened, turned, and waved one last time. "Goodbye, everyone! I'll make you proud."
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As he stepped into the wilderness, the system buzzed in his mind.
"Ding! Host has left Pallet Town. Mission activated: Collect 8 Gym Badges. Rewards:
High-level draws x3
5,000 points
Hidden reward x1."
Adrien grinned. "Time for some draws. Use four intermediate rewards first."
"Ding! You've received:
Flamethrower TM x1
Beginner Martial Arts Skill
Beginner Cooking Skill
Beginner Pokéblock Making Skill."
"Not bad," Adrien muttered. "Now for the advanced draw."
"Ding! Congratulations! High-level Qualification Enhancer x1 obtained."
Adrien's eyes lit up. "Use it on Charmander!"
Charmander glowed briefly. Adrien used the system's detection ability.
Pokémon: Charmander
Level: 24
Qualification: Champion
Skills: Scratch, Growl, Leer, Ember, Flamethrower
Intimacy: 95
Adrien smiled. "Your potential just keeps growing, buddy."
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Finally, Adrien prepared for the god-level draw. "System, let's go."
"Ding! Congratulations! Advanced Aura Powers obtained."
Adrien froze. "Aura powers… Like Sir Aaron?!"
"Correct. Your aura ability is at an advanced level. With training, you can refine it further."
Adrien clenched his fist, excitement surging through him. "So, I can sense Pokémon… Maybe even use Aura Sphere someday?"
"Eventually, yes. But for now, you'll need the gloves of the Aura Guardian for assistance."
Adrien laughed. "I'm becoming a human Pokémon! Charmander, let's get to work!"
Charmander roared with enthusiasm as they ventured deeper into the wild, ready to face the challenges ahead.
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