Pokemon : I Am A Breeder/Champion

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"Or training those Pidgeys in my yard to be couriers."

"I won't consider it now."

"The most I can do is deliver it to you by courier."

Hearing this, Evan couldn't help but complain.

"Express delivery is also very expensive," he muttered. "You'll have to pay the courier fee yourself."

Listening to what Evan said, Colton was momentarily stunned. "Fine," he said after a pause. "It's no problem if it's express delivery. It's all the same if you send it to the Pokémon Center anyway. Not a big deal. The express delivery industry is very developed now."

Colton had nothing else to say about the matter—it wasn't his shop. He was only offering Evan a suggestion.

Evan glanced at him and asked curiously, "Are you planning to participate in this year's competition just to be cannon fodder? Or are you thinking of challenging a gym now, then going into seclusion to train after earning a Badge, and joining next year's competition?"

"If I compete this year," Colton admitted, "I'll just end up as cannon fodder."

He sighed and added, "One of my customers mentioned a championship-level girl participating this year. Do you think I could reach that level in such a short time?"

Evan studied him, clearly amused. "What exactly are you thinking?"

Hearing Evan's words, Colton's mouth twitched a few times. "I won't participate this year. I'm just going to collect a Badge. When I'm stronger, I'll think about competing. I'm not looking to embarrass myself."

He was honest about his limitations. Competing this year would be pointless. Next year, however, he hoped to participate with better chances. Becoming a champion wasn't in his sights—his dream was simply to enter the top 16. After all, he'd eventually have to return and take over the family business.

For now, he could afford to waste a little time chasing his goals. Once he was done wandering, he'd go back home, inherit the family business, and settle into life as an egg seller.

As for this year? Competing was simply out of the question. Next year would bring new opportunities. For the time being, his focus was on collecting Badges, capturing Pokémon, traveling abroad, and participating in international competitions. Eventually, he'd return to the Dragon Kingdom Alliance and face its notoriously difficult challenges.

Wasn't this the path of many trainers? Colton decided to follow the trend. Maybe he could snag a championship abroad—perhaps not the ultimate title, but at least some kind of championship recognition. After all, winning domestically was incredibly tough; the competition was fierce, with trainers pushing themselves to the limit.

Small competitions? No thanks. He had bigger aspirations.

Evan and Colton continued chatting for a while. After hearing about Colton's plan, Evan expressed his support.

"Then go for it," Evan said. "Any Pokémon you catch in the wild can be left with me. I won't charge you any care fees—just feed them properly. I'll even give you 3,000 for free, so you can have some fun."

Colton grinned at Evan's words. "Thanks, I owe you one!"

"Don't worry," Colton said confidently. "If I complete the list, I'll definitely leave more Pokémon with you. After all, you're a professional."

Having such a trustworthy friend, he had no reason to look elsewhere for a breeding house. Any Pokémon he caught or bred would be placed under Evan's care. There was no need to trust another facility when he already had the best option.

After chatting for a while longer, Colton said his goodbyes and set off on his journey. Evan watched him leave, smiling as his friend headed down the road. Once Colton was out of sight, Evan didn't dwell on it. Instead, he turned back to his work, heading into the breeding house to check on his responsibilities.

First, he inspected the egg hatching room, ensuring the temperature and humidity were perfectly regulated. Satisfied there were no issues, he moved to the orchard in the backyard. The day was sweltering, and the lack of recent rainfall had left the soil cracked and dry.

Noticing the state of the land, Evan walked to the lake nearby and called out to his water-type Pokémon. The group quickly gathered by the lakeside. Without wasting time, Evan addressed them directly:

"Anyone who knows how to use Rain Dance, step forward."

At his command, several Pokémon stepped up: Wooper, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Cloyster, and even Slowpoke—though it took a moment for Slowpoke's slow reflexes to catch up. When it finally shuffled forward, Evan couldn't help but chuckle at its delayed response.

"Goldeen, you're excused," Evan said with a wry smile, waving off the fish Pokémon. "The rest of you, follow me to the orchard."

It was impractical to bring the fish Pokémon along to the dry land, so he left them behind at the lake. Fish Pokémon like Goldeen weren't well-suited for land-based tasks, which limited their usefulness outside of water. They were mostly kept as ornamental Pokémon by Trainers who didn't rely on them for battle. 

Leading the remaining Pokémon to the orchard, Evan quickly turned his attention to the task at hand. The grass Pokémon in the orchard watched curiously as Evan gathered his team.

"Alright, everyone," Evan announced. "Use Rain Dance and make sure the entire orchard gets rain. Got it?"

The water-type Pokémon nodded, ready to assist. They spread out, preparing to summon the much-needed rainfall. 

"Woo~~!!" 

"Toot~!" 

The cries of the water Pokémon filled the air. Slowly, the cloudless sky began to shift. Dark clouds gathered on the horizon, pulled toward the orchard as the Pokémon synchronized their efforts. Though the individual strength of these Pokémon was modest, their combined power was impressive.

Before long, droplets began to fall, soaking the parched soil. The gentle rain revitalized the land, breathing new life into the orchard, which hadn't seen rainfall in over a month.

Evan watched with satisfaction, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile. Though his Pokémon weren't as powerful as a Dragonite or other top-tier Pokémon capable of summoning rain effortlessly, they had done an excellent job. With teamwork, they had achieved something remarkable.

As the rain continued to fall, Evan felt a deep sense of gratitude for his Pokémon. This was why he raised them—not just for battles or show, but for moments like these, where they could make a real difference.