The Transmigrator's Most Precious Treasure

What is a traverser's most precious asset?

There are many answers: systems, cheats, plug-ins, the advantage of foreknowledge...

These are indeed very useful and precious, but in Akesato's opinion, the most precious is the "methodology" that many people overlook.

That is, the way and method used to observe things and handle problems, which is also the fundamental determinant of whether a person is "mature."

As long as the "methodology" is correct, no matter in which world or with whatever starting situation, one will not fare too badly.

So-called systems, plug-ins, and cheats are merely accelerators for the process; the root remains unchanged.

Of course, having a methodology also requires corresponding execution. Otherwise, everyone knows that sleeping early and waking up early is good for health, but can they actually do it? Isn't it more like "I want to cultivate immortality, and be happy to the heavens"? As for craftsmanship, that's even less to mention.

Therefore, office workers who can manage to drink a glass of milk before bed, do twenty minutes of stretching, and never carry fatigue over to the next day are truly amazing.

Although Akesato cannot achieve such standards, he will not be ambiguous when it comes to important matters concerning his future.

First, never act on impulse.

Second, never put all your eggs in one basket.

Third, consider all aspects; before considering victory, consider defeat.

Akemi knows that he asked to be expelled from his family and to become a plagiarist to write light novels to earn his first pot of gold.

What Akemi doesn't know are the "Sauce-Aroma Technology Full Warehouse Plan," "Virtual Currency Speculation Plan," "China Real Estate Investment Plan," and a long list of other unknown money-making plans.

Don't forget, Akesato awakened his cheat after leaving home. Before that, his mind was filled with thoughts of immigration and making money.

Jujutsu Sorcerers are mainstream in "Jujutsu Kaisen," not mainstream in the world.

In fact, in this world, only Cursed Spirits and Jujutsu Sorcerers in Japan are particularly active. Elsewhere, these two are extremely rare. Without particularly bad luck, one might not encounter them in a lifetime. At this point, the importance of money becomes apparent.

Even after awakening his cheat, obtaining the adorable Ralts, the cute Kirlia, and the beautiful Gardevoir, Akesato did not relax because he was truly idle.

Fighting Cursed Spirits to level up can only be done periodically. If he doesn't find something to do with the remaining time, will he just sleep all day?

Akesato's "Infinite Stratos" achieved success not because of his good memory or high skill level, but because he spent a long time refining it. During that time, he read various light novels, starting from the selection of materials and integrating various tropes, before producing the final product.

This still benefited from the gimmicks of "Mecha Battle," "Mecha Girl," and "The Only Male in a Girls' School." Many things seem easy, but only when you actually do them do you realize the difficulty involved.

Akesato's life creed thus gained another item: Fourth, endure loneliness and resist temptation.

Awakening the system and hatching Ralts also brought a fifth: being able to kill Cursed Spirits.

Only with such hidden talents is one qualified to become a dragon when the opportunity arises.

Now the time has come. Akesato, this sharp sword honed for over ten years, should naturally be unsheathed to test its edge.

Seeing the confidence in her child's eyes and the spirited glow, Akemi felt a bit dejected. "Suddenly, I feel so useless."

Knowing her child was extraordinary was one thing, but being surpassed in their shared field was another.

Her own "leisure" was genuine; most of what she did was to pass the time and alleviate loneliness.

Akisato's "leisure" was fake; he had been secretly working hard behind the scenes for a better future.

"No, no, isn't there a saying? Behind every successful man is a woman who silently supports him. Without Mom's support, I wouldn't be where I am today."

While this might be an exaggeration, Akisato's decision to walk with Akemi carried risks.

Strictly speaking, Akisato was the child of Akemi's "enemy." It was understandable to resent him out of hatred for his parent.

Although Akisato had prepared himself, living in a terrible family environment would have meant his condition wouldn't be as good as it was now, and his patient sharpening of his skills wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

This was the greatest fortune of his second life, on par with awakening his Cheat and hatching Ralts.

"So, Mom, you don't need to feel burdened. I'll support you."

This statement was undeniably chauvinistic, but he had to admit, saying it felt incredibly satisfying.

"That's the problem, I'm the mother." Her son was too excellent, too worry-free, which made her feel incompetent.

"I actually have something to ask Mom about." Akisato said, opening a map of Tokyo. "Does Mom know any places in Tokyo where Curses tend to appear more frequently?"

"I do know a few. Are you going to Exorcise Cursed Spirits?" Akemi's eyes narrowed slightly.

"That's the plan. Gardevoir's growth requires Cursed Spirits as nourishment. I also want to see if I can give Gardevoir a few more companions."

"Isn't Little Sa enough?"

"Sha~" Gardevoir pouted upon hearing this, looking at Akisato pitifully.

This made him both amused and heartbroken. While comforting her, he explained, "Little Sa is of course the most important. In my heart, Little Sa is unique. Besides, not all of Little Sa's companions look like Little Sa. In fact, ones that are close to human-like and this cute are rare."

In his memory, only Diancie, Meloetta, and Primarina could barely count as half, and Latias was the other half.

Compared to the vast number of Pokémon, it was insignificant.

Akisato didn't think his luck was that good to be so fortunate repeatedly.

Impossible, nonexistent.

If he were truly this lucky, Akisato would have to worry about being hit by a speeding Truck if he went outside.

"If any appear with strange appearances, Mom, don't dislike them."

"Don't underestimate Mom. Mom has fought Cursed Spirits before too."

Akemi felt she had to do something to regain her maternal authority.

"You're the mom, you have the final say."

Akesato replied verbally, but thought to himself.

The lowest tier of Pokémon was Grimer, and Muk was about the average appearance of a Cursed Spirit. Akesato didn't think he'd be that unlucky.

Thinking this, Akesato became somewhat impatient to get his second Pokémon.

"Are there any suitable locations nearby? I'll try my luck tonight."

"Yes, Yoshiwara Shrine. I'll take you after dinner."

"Uh, no, Mom, you're coming too?"

"As a Jujutsu Sorcerer, can't I go exorcise Cursed Spirits?" Akemi sat up straight, her expression solemn, feeling full of authority.

"Yes, of course you can."

Akesato shook his head decisively. Although he didn't know why his mom was so enthusiastic, it didn't matter. In Tokyo in 2017, as long as you didn't provoke two specific people, there was no danger. He could just treat it as a post-dinner stroll.

"Little Sa, protect Mom."

"Sha." Gardevoir nodded quickly.

"Protect yourself first. Mom is a Grade 3 Jujutsu Sorcerer, after all. You don't even have Jujutsu," Akemi knew she shouldn't be so childish, but she had put her son down too many times and could only regain her standing this way.

"Hai~ hai~"

Akesato could see it now and accepted his mom's protection with a smile, his gaze towards Gardevoir unchanged.

Akesato truly had no Jujutsu, not from the beginning, but that didn't mean Akesato's main body lacked combat power.

Could a Trainer, who could tame Pokémon with supernatural powers, be weak themselves?