Jiang Ben held a sheet of data in his hand. Eichi took it and looked it over, but there was a whole pile of things on it that he could not understand.
There were only a few figures he could make sense of.
Dratini's official data listed it as 1.8 meters tall and 3.3 kilograms in weight.
The Dratini Eichi had just hatched was 1.5 meters tall and weighed 2.8 kilograms.
An ordinary newly hatched Dratini was 1.3 meters tall and weighed 2.5 kilograms.
Because Eichi's Dratini had exceptionally good aptitude, its height and weight at birth were both somewhat better than those of an ordinary Dratini.
"Eichi, your Dratini has excellent aptitude, and it's very healthy too."
"These are all the data we can detect here. If you want more detailed information, you can visit the Dragon-type Research Institute. I know their research professor quite well."
"Considering your current status, they probably won't refuse your request."
After hearing that, Eichi considered making a trip there. Mainly because he was nowhere near as familiar with Dragon-types as he was with Bug-types, and this was also his first time raising a Dragon-type Pokémon.
This was something he needed to consult professionals about.
With that thought, Eichi looked at Dratini.
Its petite body, huge eyes, and innocent expression made it look utterly adorable.
That cute appearance was extremely lethal to girls.
Dratini curiously observed the world. The first person it had seen upon hatching was Eichi.
For some reason, it felt an especially strong fondness for the person before it.
But when it looked at the other strangers, a sense of fear welled up in its heart.
It then crawled toward Eichi, because its instincts told it that only by Eichi's side would it feel safe.
Eichi picked Dratini up in both