Pokémon: A Trainer Who Masters the Six Powers from the Start

After winning the final battle, Ron headed to the betting counter to claim his bank card containing over 200 million League coins. With that settled, he returned to his room.

Before his rewards arrived, Ron decided to exchange part of his League coins for Contribution Points.

There was no denying it—many of the items available for exchange within the League were hard to come by on the open market. Without hesitation, Ron spent 240 million League coins to acquire 200,000 Contribution Points.

He kept the remaining 30 million League coins for purchasing other items and covering travel expenses.

Opportunities to bet on such competitive battles were rare, so Ron figured he wouldn't need to rely on Contribution Points to convert a large amount of League coins later.

Next, Ron exchanged for a Life Orb of rare quality. He also purchased data regarding Elite Four-level Pokémon and information on rare materials and Berries. After this spree, his Contribution Points dwindled significantly.

"Knowledge is power."

This truth was clear to Ron ever since he learned about Golden Spirit Fruit from Warner. He feared missing out on even rarer treasures someday simply because he didn't recognize them. The regret would eat him alive.

As Ron carefully browsed through the data, his attention was captured by one particular passage:

Items like those sold by the League were largely man-made. Even Silph Co. was involved in their production.

This was a necessary development. As the League grew, more and more people became Pokémon Trainers.

With such a massive population, a certain percentage of Trainers inevitably reached a mid-to-high power level. When their Pokémon hit a plateau, good items became their next goal.

Over time, relying solely on nature to produce such tools became impractical.

After all, crafting these items required collecting materials enriched with certain elemental energies and using special manufacturing techniques. Nature, no matter how powerful, could never produce such perfectly crafted items on its own.

These items contained a mysterious energy, allowing them to absorb natural forces to replenish their power and remain usable for extended periods.

In other words, the energy stored in Ron's newly obtained Life Orb was finite. After prolonged use, it would require maintenance—essentially a recharge—to function properly.

However, the League offered no after-sale services for such items. Repairs required more Contribution Points.

The data also noted that once Pokémon surpassed the Elite Four level, they would require even higher-quality items. A standard Life Orb like Ron's would likely need recharging after just one battle.

Ron also learned that the League's Contribution Points shop gradually unlocked items based on a Trainer's registered power level in the Pokédex.

This was to prevent Trainers from overreaching, spending excessive time accumulating points for high-level items and neglecting their growth.

It was also a matter of morale.

For weaker Trainers, acquiring Contribution Points was both difficult and unrewarding. Staring at unattainable high-level items for too long might have a demoralizing effect.

Taking this in, Ron checked the Hunter Guild's website and found their shop operated under similar principles.

After careful thought, Ron concluded that while these systems protected Trainers' ambitions, they also served as a subtle form of soft control. By leveraging these resources, the League and Hunter Guild could exert influence over powerful individuals.

Just as Ron composed himself, the doorbell rang. His rewards had arrived.

"Hello, Mr. Ron. Here are your prizes: one Master Ball, one month's supply of high-quality Energy Cubes, four Protect TM discs, and one Swords Dance TM disc."

According to Silph Co.'s guidelines, Trainers could freely choose move TMs as long as their power did not exceed 150 base damage, including status moves like Protect.

Ron wasted no time. He equipped all of his Pokémon with Protect and gave his Bellossom the Swords Dance TM.

[TL/N: The author mentioned Leaf Blade instead of Swords Dance here. I don't know why. But since Bellosom already knows Leaf Blade, I changed it to Swords Dance. The author might have just made a mistake here]

Moving forward, Bellossom's training focus would be on mastering Teeter Dance and Swords Dance.

As for the remaining move TMs, Ron planned to purchase them with Contribution Points, ensuring his Pokémon were fully equipped for any challenge.

"Just a friendly reminder," the Silph Co. representative said, "there are quite a few people outside looking to cause you trouble. While the big players won't make a move, some mid-tier Elite Trainers might take their chances."

"For your safety, Silph Co. can escort you out of Saffron City. Would that be acceptable to you?"

Ron's impressive performance had brought Silph Co. considerable profits. Perhaps out of gratitude—or ulterior motives—they offered to escort him.

Given Silph Co.'s power, this was no empty gesture. They could easily deter not only mid-tier Elite Trainers but also high-tier Elites and even lower-level Elite Four Trainers.

Of course, Silph Co.'s offer wasn't purely altruistic. They also had their eye on Ron's potential, hoping to build goodwill and observe his growth before extending a formal recruitment offer.

After brief consideration, Ron declined the offer.

"Thank you for your kindness, but if it's just mid-tier Elite Trainers, I can handle them myself."

For one, Ron was still waiting on items like the Life Orb. He also planned to visit the Fighting Dojo, making this trip to Saffron City worthwhile.

If anyone continued to pursue him, Ron wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson. And if things got dicey, his Ralts could always use Teleport to get them to safety.

For now, it was best to avoid entangling himself too deeply with Silph Co., given their rumored infiltration by Team Rocket.

After all, Ron's current mission was as a Team Rocket undercover agent. Staying under the radar was crucial to avoiding suspicion.

"No problem. Safe travels," the Silph Co. representative said, a touch surprised by Ron's refusal but quick to recover. They escorted Ron out of the building and ceased their involvement.

Of course, for as long as Ron remained in Saffron City—and out of respect for Silph Co.'s reputation—his safety was virtually guaranteed.

Leaving the building, Ron headed straight for the Pokémon Center to collect his Life Orb and move TMs. With these items, his Machamp and the others would soon reach new heights of strength.

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