Rota City and the Aura Hero

A wide table, lavish decorations.

Only when Xia Yan saw the food on the table did he realize that it truly was just a simple meal.

The ingredients were not particularly precious, though the presentation was quite refined.

It was clear that the old man was actually rather frugal.

Steven's family also placed great importance on "rules," and no one spoke while eating.

Xia Yan had no intention of trying to break that rule. He ate obediently, only serving himself two more bowls than usual.

Seeing that Xia Yan was not restrained in the slightest, the old man maintained a kind smile throughout.

After dinner.

The old man called Steven and Xia Yan into the study.

He first asked about the two of them.

Things like Pokémon training.

He was not a trainer. Although he held no small amount of status within the Pokémon League, he did not use that status to offer the opinions or advice of an elder. He merely listened patiently.

Steven was also very honest, recounting in full the gains he had made during this period, as well as the changes and growth of his Pokémon.

Xia Yan simply listened quietly from the side.

He found this father-son pair quite interesting.

Steven had been born to Mr. Zvoch in his old age, so he was relatively doted upon.

But Steven had also lived up to expectations. Whether it was Pokémon training or managing the company, he did very well.

Of course, that was also because the old man was willing to let his son develop in so many different areas.

The three of them chatted as though they were simply catching up at home.

Xia Yan did not feel any pressure either.

There was none of the pressure of facing the man in charge of one