Pocket money? Not a chance!
"Well done. You can make it yourself from now on," Johanna said with a beaming smile. Then her expression changed. "Yuanjun, I believe you understand exactly what I mean."
"Before you leave on your journey, I'll take care of everything for you."
"But once you set out, I won't help you anymore."
"After that, you'll have to rely on yourself."
She wasn't being heartless. Without this, Yuanjun would never truly grow.
This world needed capable people willing to endure hardship and work hard, not good-for-nothing failures.
It was harsh, but that was how true powerhouses were made.
"Sis, I know," Yuanjun said seriously. "I won't just set off on a whim. Everything needs planning."
"You don't have to worry."
"Good." Johanna let out a small sigh of relief, satisfaction filling her eyes. "As long as you understand."
"Of course I do."
Yuanjun smiled faintly. As her younger brother, he knew his sister's personality well.
He knew Johanna had his best interests at heart.
Crack-
Just then, a faint cracking sound rang out.
Yuanjun immediately turned his head.
He saw a thin crack appear on the egg on the table, slowly widening.
He rushed over at once, his face filled with excitement and anticipation.
Finally!!!
Yuanjun carefully picked up the incubator, sat down wherever he could, and took the egg out to place it on the table.
The egg felt wet and slippery, a little sticky, but Yuanjun hardly cared.
He stared intently at the Pokémon Egg, his heart pounding nervously.
Time ticked by, and Johanna quietly came over to stand beside him.
More and more tiny cracks appeared. Slowly, they widened, spreading into large fissures.
Crack, crack, crack-
The shell broke apart.
"Pinch-"
A tiny cry reached him, making Yuanjun's heart tighten.
A Pokémon with