Three Weapons

Xinhai looked up at the thought and saw that Brawly still had a headache. After a brief moment of thought, he decided to propose a different condition.

He took a deep breath and spoke sincerely. "Brawly, regarding the Pokémon selection clause... I have an idea. I wonder if we can discuss it."

Hearing this, Brawly's awkwardness eased slightly, replaced by surprise and confusion. "Hm? Let's hear it."

Xinhai looked at Brawly steadily. "Could I give up my right to choose a high-potential Fighting-type Pokémon with three Egg Moves in exchange for other items?"

"What?!" Brawly was genuinely startled this time. He abruptly sat upright, his brows tightly furrowed as his expression turned grave, even carrying a hint of anger.

"Xinhai!" Brawly's voice unconsciously rose, and the composed Presence of a Gym heir faintly radiated from him. "Are you saying that out of spite? Or do you not believe our Gym will honor its promise?"

"You should know very well what a high-potential Pokémon that can reliably inherit three moves means! It isn't merely powerful future combat strength—its true value is far beyond what ordinary resources can compare to!"

Xinhai felt a wave of pressure bearing down on him and inwardly thought, As expected of the future Gym Leader of Dewford Gym. He already has such Presence at this age.

But he did not back down. Instead, he quickly waved his hands in explanation. "Brawly, calm down first and hear me out. I absolutely don't mean that I distrust Dewford Gym or you!"

Seeing that Xinhai did not seem to be pretending, Brawly forcefully suppressed his displeasure. However, his expression remained serious as he said in a low voice, "Fine. Then explain. I need a reasonable explanation."

Xinhai smiled, trying to ease the atmosphere as he spoke clearly and methodically. "First,