Shop System In Pokem Chapter 10: 10. Cade

"Regarding the recent discussions about

in the forum, I'd like to offer a few clarifications."

"First, my belief that Riolu has Champion potential is my personal opinion. I believe in my partner's capabilities. Everyone has the right to express their views—this is beyond reproach."

"Second, please refrain from malicious argunts. I don't look down on recomnded students. The recomndation system exists for good reason. From what I've observed, the recomnded students in each class have excellent qualifications, and very few fall short. Everyone deserves respect."

"Third, I will win the freshman tournant next week."

Roy posted this statent directly on the university forum. To verify his identity, he even included a photo of his student ID.

Imdiately, the forum—already filled with heated debates—exploded with activity as the person at the center of the controversy finally spoke.

The statent was brief. At first glance, Roy appeared sowhat subdued and humble, but the final sentence completely undermined that impression.

Everyone is excellent, the recomnded students are excellent... but you're better than all of them?

Reading between the lines, Roy was expressing one clear ssage:

—I'm not targeting anyone specifically; I'm simply saying that everyone here is beneath !

"This guy's completely lost it!"

"Don't worry, junior. Senior will teach him a lesson."

"Senior, relax. This kid won't last the week. Even an Elite Trainer couldn't save him at this point!"

"@World's #1 Psychic, what does the top recomnded student think? Isn't this practically asking for trouble?"

As soon as the tag appeared, dozens more students followed suit.

Most people's screen nas remained anonymous unless they chose to reveal themselves.

However, the userna "World's #1 Psychic" had beco famous the mont its owner enrolled, even appearing in Capital's local newspaper.

For good reason.

The account belonged to a true Elite Trainer's son.

Cade was the only son of Psychic Elite Carter of the China Elite Four.

As the sole heir to the Psychic Elite's legacy, he had undoubtedly been grood for greatness since childhood. His pedigree far surpassed that of ordinary trainer families. Countless people regarded him as the rising star of Capital University's current generation.

Prompted by public pressure, he finally responded.

World's #1 Psychic: "Just another clown seeking attention. In a week, actions will speak louder than words."

This concise reply indicated that the top recomnded student had accepted the challenge, instantly igniting everyone's emotions.

Comnters flooded the thread, demanding Cade teach Roy a lesson without rcy. Others believed Cade wouldn't even need to intervene—Roy would likely lose to any recomnded student he faced.

Amid the overwhelming cynicism, however...

"Roy is so handso~~"

"Yeah, he's a bit proud, but I don't mind confident guys."

"If he'd entered school a year earlier, my roommate and I might not still be single?"

"Most of these boys are probably just jealous because they're not as good-looking."

Due to the exposure of his student ID photo, a significant number of female students suddenly began supporting Roy.

It's worth noting how much student ID photos typically detract from soone's appearance.

Yet sohow, Roy's ID photo looked like a professional headshot.

This further irritated the already annoyed male students, who responded with endless comnts about "fangirls," "shallow fans," and "appearance-obsessed simpletons."

However, even among Roy's supporters, no one genuinely believed he would win.

On one side was a student from an ordinary family; on the other, the son of an Elite Trainer... the gap was simply too wide.

This had little to do with innate talent. Comparing soone from a modest background to the son of the region's most powerful trainer was like comparing a middle-class family to a billionaire dynasty. Their starting points weren't even on the sa level.

—

The more intense the criticism, the faster Roy's popularity rose!

Roy hadn't yet reached the age where he could remain indifferent to praise or criticism. Seeing so many people attack him, even though he had essentially invited this response, still left him sowhat dejected.

This discomfort only made him focus more intensely on training.

Beco stronger.

The world of Pokémon trainers operated on a simple principle: power supremacy.

As long as he won the freshman tournant next week, everything would change.

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Roy and Riolu conducted physical conditioning together. Energy Cube consumption: 3, Spirit Bell: used once.

From noon to 3:00 PM, Riolu utilized the Lightning Rod, developing the Electric Body Conditioning technique, while Roy studied trainer knowledge online. Energy Cube consumption: 3, MooMoo Milk consumption: 2, Spirit Bell: used twice.

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Riolu practiced all its moves to improve activation speed and control. Roy practiced Calm Mind using his system's guidance. Energy Cube consumption: 3, spent 5,000 points to acquire Calm Mind, Spirit Bell: used once.

After dinner and a thirty-minute rest, Roy and Riolu resud physical training until bedti. They avoided heavy evening als, consuming just one Energy Cube.

By day's end, exactly ten Energy Cubes had been consud.

Before sleeping, Roy and Riolu would lean against pillows watching videos of various competitive battles, with Roy explaining what he understood to Riolu.

This routine continued.

Finally, on the fourth day, Riolu gave Roy a trendous surprise.

"Ri!"

Riolu folded its paws at its waist and generated a visible Spark.

The electricity flowed throughout its body from its paws, creating wave-like arcs of energy in the air.

Electric Body Conditioning: mastered!

Thanks to his system-enhanced perception, Roy could imdiately assess Riolu's progress through its movents.

The current Electric Body Conditioning wasn't at optimal frequency yet, but it was already successfully stimulating cellular activity.

At this point, the Lightning Rod item finally demonstrated its greatest value.

Without this item, Riolu would need to stop and rest after at most 15 minutes of Electric Body Conditioning. During those 15 minutes, the effects of physical training would be dramatically enhanced—like entering an expressway of accelerated improvent.

—For most trainers, those fifteen minutes of enhanced training were the most appealing aspect of Electric Body Conditioning.

But after this "high-speed" training, one needed to rest for a considerable period (depending on physical condition) before attempting another session, or risk permanent damage.

For Riolu with the Lightning Rod, however, the negative side effects were completely neutralized.

While performing physical exercises, Riolu could maintain the Electric Body Conditioning enhancent continuously.

It was like staying on the expressway indefinitely!

Moreover, this accelerated training consud enormous energy. Without the nourishnt from Energy Cubes, Riolu's body would have collapsed from exhaustion.

Roy, not coming from a Breeder family, didn't fully comprehend how extraordinary the Energy Cubes were. Using ten Energy Cubes daily was equivalent to spending hundreds of thousands of PokéDollars on food expenses every day.

At Capital University, how many families could sustain such daily expenditures?

He was certainly matching Elite Trainers' heirs when it ca to resource investnt.

And the system's special items like the Lightning Rod and Weighted Bracelet... not even Elite Trainers themselves had access to such equipnt.

...A dragon with limitless potential was hidden in plain sight, just waiting for its mont to soar!