"I never thought I'd get a Larvitar this way..."
Sitting on his bed, Yong propped his head on one hand and studied the egg before him.
A pseudo-legendary! Just like that?
He shook his head, set the Incubator beside Larvesta's little bed, then lay down on his own bed and gazed through the window at the brilliant starry sky.
I never saw a view this beautiful even in my previous life...
With his thoughts still somewhat jumbled, the sound of steady breathing soon filled the room.
When the next morning's sunlight shone through the window onto his face, Yong felt a faint tingling in his arm. He opened his eyes, looked at Larvesta sprawled across it, and chuckled softly.
"Good morning, little one!"
"Larva~~~"
After washing up, he went downstairs and saw his mother busy at work. Yong hurried over with a smile.
"Good morning, Mom!"
"Why not sleep a little longer, son?"
His mother paused what she was doing and smiled gently.
"You've only just come home. You should get some proper rest!"
Yong picked up a piece of bread, took a bite, and shook his head.
"There's not much time left. We need to start training right away. Steelix and the others still need to get a little stronger before the Elite Tournament."
At that, his mother smoothed the wrinkles in his clothes and nodded with a smile.
"Our Yong is the best! I believe in you. You'll definitely place well!"
"Of course!"
Yong fed some specially prepared Fire-type Pokémon food to Larvesta, who was perched on his shoulder. With a confident smile, he picked up a glass of milk and waved to his mother as he drank.
"Mom! I'm heading out! I might be away for a while, so don't worry about me!"
As soon as he