Chapter 35: A Flourishing Business
Chapter 35: A Flourishing Business
"Don't be so stingy," Lorelei said with a charming smile. "Let big sis enjoy the luxury of your mansion for a bit. But seriously, who designed this place? It's absolutely perfect. I've been here for two days, and I don't want to leave."
Ron rolled his eyes but silently praised the system for its impeccable design.
Leading Lorelei and Lillie through the first-floor aquarium, he marveled at how bright and vibrant it was, even though the lights weren't turned on.
As if reading his thoughts, the system chimed in:
"Utilizing the principles of light refraction and reflection."
Ron ignored it and continued the tour.
The aquarium made him feel as though he were walking through the depths of the ocean, with breathtaking scenery all around. Unfortunately, there were no fish or Pokémon yet.
After a full circuit, the group moved to the back of the mansion, which was adjacent to the ocean but also had a vast landscape.
The League architects had divided the land into four distinct zones—rocky terrain, grasslands, forests, and beaches—each spacious enough to accommodate Pokémon of all kinds.
Ron also noticed a massive water pipeline connecting the aquarium to the open sea.
This confirmed what he had suspected: the League had allocated a significant portion of the surrounding ocean to him.
It was clear they were fully invested in turning Pallet Town into a premier breeding facility—a profitable one at that.
And what had convinced them to go all-in?
One simple sentence from Ron:
"I can see a Pokémon's potential."
The League immediately dropped everything and poured resources and manpower into helping him build his breeding center.
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After inspecting the backyard, Ron led them up to the second floor, where his luxurious personal residence was located.
The dream-like decor, exquisite furniture, and vast open spaces—this was the mansion he had always dreamed of.
He flopped onto the massive bed, sinking into its softness.
But there was still more to see, so he reluctantly got up and continued the tour.
His personal living space included:
A master bedroom
Three guest bedrooms
A kitchen and bathroom
A gym
A study
A spacious living hall
After finishing the tour, Ron stepped onto the balcony to admire the scenic view, then released his Pokémon to let them choose their own resting places.
He had to admit, the system's design was flawless—every environment felt comfortable and welcoming, both indoors and outdoors.
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At lunchtime, Ron cooked a feast in his new kitchen.
Lorelei and Lillie nearly swallowed their tongues—the food was so delicious that it felt like heaven on earth.
After the meal, they visited Professor Oak, where Ron formally transferred his Pokémon from the lab to his new home.
Oak had no objections and personally supervised as Machamp carried the Poké Balls back to the mansion.
Ron also handed over his Pokédex data, which contained detailed records of every Pokémon he had captured, greatly pleasing Professor Oak.
Lillie, meanwhile, left her Shiny Magearna at the lab for further research.
She wasn't worried—she could visit anytime—and with the League's construction team arriving soon, all necessary equipment (like video calls and Pokémon transfer systems) would be installed at the mansion.
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After returning home, Ron began strategizing how to complete his main quest.
There was also good news—Lorelei was on temporary leave and planned to stay for a few more days.
Ron saw this as a golden opportunity—he now had a Four Heavenly King as a sparring partner.
What was there to complain about?
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Ron's Current Team for the Indigo League
Charizard
Sylveon
Beedrill
Greninja
Nidoking
Bellossom
Mewtwo
Aerodactyl
Only Charizard, Sylveon, and Greninja were of high-tier potential.
The rest, excluding Mewtwo, were top-tier Pokémon.
Since Charizard and Sylveon were gifts from the system, they didn't count toward his six-Pokémon roster.
This meant he could only use eight Pokémon in the Indigo League.
After deliberation, Ron eliminated Dragonair and Gyarados from his lineup.
Gyarados was undertrained—it might perform well in the Silver Conference, but the Indigo League was too much.
Dragonair, while promising, wasn't strong enough yet.
With his final team decided, his next goal was to train them to Level 80 before the League tournament.
He knew from Erika that Lance's cousin, Ritchie, was also participating, and he was extremely strong.
Ron had no intention of underestimating anyone.
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The Business Begins
The next day, the League's construction team arrived to finalize the breeding facility.
For the next week, Ron's daily routine became:
Fishing at the ocean every morning
Monitoring construction progress
Consulting the system for facility optimizations
Afternoon Pokémon training
Of course, Lorelei wasn't just there for a vacation.
She played two important roles:
1. Protection from Team Rocket's retaliation
2. Training Ron through battle
Every day, she crushed him in battles, forcing him to reevaluate his strategies.
It was humiliating…
But also highly educational.
Over time, his strength and battle instincts improved dramatically.
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After one week, the breeding center was complete, and Ron officially opened for business.
During this time, he had caught over 200 mid-tier Water-type Pokémon and 30+ high-tier ones.
He didn't plan to sell only top-tier Pokémon—they were too rare.
Most of his Pokémon were placed in the aquarium, while some were released into the outdoor habitats.
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Opening day was a major event.
Professor Oak personally attended, bringing the entire town of Pallet.
The League heavily promoted the breeding center.
Trainers and tourists from other cities arrived in droves.
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Business Model
Entry fee: 200 Pokédollars
Adoption fees:
Mid-tier Pokémon: 50,000 Pokédollars
High-tier Pokémon: 1,000,000 Pokédollars
Top-tier Pokémon: 10,000,000 Pokédollars (adjustable based on rarity)
These prices were League-approved and far from excessive.
A high-tier Pokémon, if trained properly, could become a trainer's core team member.
A top-tier Pokémon could evolve into a Champion-level ace.
Compared to their long-term value, the pricing was actually quite reasonable.
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A Profitable Start
For the first three days, Ron waived the entry fee, focusing on building a strong reputation.
Before long, people started adopting Pokémon, and some lucky trainers even found high-tier Pokémon willing to follow them.
This created a buzz, drawing even more visitors.
With thousands of trainers testing their luck, the entry fees alone generated a massive daily income.
Ron couldn't stop smiling—his business was booming.