"Mr. Terrance, please follow me." The staff member in charge of this arena extended his hand, signaling Terrance to follow him closely.
"Here, if you successfully defeat the challenger, you will receive a certain amount of coins, but if the challenger completes a winning streak, they don't need coins and can directly go to the designated area to claim their respective prizes."
"Please follow me, the prize exchange area is on the upper floor."
Terrance asked, "Do I have to exchange the prize after each round, or can I accumulate it a few times before exchanging?"
"What do you mean?" The staff member was taken aback before saying: "I'm afraid that might not be possible. The accumulation method here is not cumulative."
"For example, if you have a two-round winning streak, you don't receive two winning streak prizes. Instead, you can receive a specific prize for 14 consecutive wins."
"If you have a five-round winning streak, you can receive a prize for a 35-matches winning streak. But if you fail once during these 35 matches, all the winning streaks are voided. Even if you had already won 30 times, you still wouldn't receive any prize."
"So, I suggest you exchange your prize after each winning streak... otherwise, if something unexpected happens, it would be a very regrettable loss."
"I understand, thank you," said Terrance.
"Alright, once we reach the prize exchange area, it will become clearer, and you can make a decision then," the staff member added.
Terrance followed the staff member through a winding path via an escalator, eventually arriving at a luxuriously decorated exhibition room on a certain floor of the Battle Tower.
There weren't many people here. Led by the staff member, Terrance only saw a few scattered Trainers.
The walls of the exhibition room were lined with thick, unknown wood, emitting a pleasant fragrance. Various items hang on the walls, and with just a quick glance, Terrance exclaimed in amazement, "Can everything here be exchanged?"
"Yes, these are the prizes you can exchange for completing a round of winning streak. These are samples, and if you need anything, you can register at the front desk, and we will retrieve it for you," the staff member replied.
"Alright, I'll take a look," said Terrance.
The staff member signaled OK, and Terrance, led by the staff member, began to walk around. The room was luxuriously decorated and there were many items, nearly a hundred of them. They arrived at the entrance and started examining the items one by one.
"This is a special spray...it can help you rest peacefully while traveling in the wild. This is the enhanced version, and its effects last all day. If you encounter any dangerous situations, using this could save your life!" The staff member pointed to the golden spray bottle.
Terrance nodded but showed no sign of surprise. Such items were commonly available outside, with many versions, and not worth exchanging here.
It would be nice if there were some rarer items from outside.
"This is a special honey that can attract wild Pokémon with its sweet fragrance, making it a great item for capturing wild Pokémon..."
"Over here are some souvenirs, such as jewelry made from deep-sea pearls, stardust and star fragments. Whether you give them as gifts or keep them for yourself, they hold great sentimental value."
"Look here, this is..."
Led by the staff member, Terrance explored the whole area but soon realized, with a hint of disappointment, that although everything was impressive, none of it was what he needed.
There were very few items of high practical value, and even those were common items. The most useful items to him were probably the special Poké Balls, but he didn't need them at the moment.
The prize for 7-matches winning streak was not precious and was considered very ordinary compared to the stock at Crown Academy.
After the tour, Terrance could only ask, "Can I see the prizes for above 14-matches winning streak?"
"Um..." The staff member hesitated, shook his head, and said, "Sorry, you don't have permission to see them yet. You can only see the samples after you achieve a 14-match winning streak. If you want to know more before that, you can check the service network in the hall."
"Okay," said Terrance.
"Aren't you going to exchange anything first?" the staff member asked, seeing that Terrance was about to leave. "If you lose in the next battle, you will lose this opportunity."
"No need. Since the prizes for multiple winning streaks and single winning streak aren't cumulative, the quality must be better than these, right?" Terrance said with a smile: "I don't need these items at the moment. Considering other options might be good."
"Alright, but you might not be aware that the Battle Tower's exchange rules don't allow multiple redemptions for the same Trainer ID. In other words, you can only exchange the corresponding prize once for a one-round winning streak, two-round winning streak, three-round winning streak, and so on."
Seeing Terrance's puzzled expression, the staff member patiently explained.
Terrance suddenly realized this point. If repeated exchanges were allowed, skilled Trainers could exploit the system to "farm prizes."
A person can only exchange a prize once for each winning streak, preventing the situation of "farming winning streaks."
"If I achieve a seven-match winning streak, I can exchange a prize. If I win another seven matches, I can't exchange again; I must reach a fourteen-matches winning streak to exchange for the next level of prize."
"The staff member has a point… Begin by redeeming the most basic prizes and work your way up step by step. After all, for most people, the more matches you battle, the higher the chance of unexpected outcomes."
Terrance shook his head. He decided to assess the situation first. His current identity was different from ordinary challengers, and the reward system for invited participants like him might be different.
Currently, it is best to first know the prizes for other winning streaks!
Without delay, Terrance informed the staff member, who then escorted him down. Terrance headed to the hall service network on his own.
Everything here was high-tech. Although the images weren't as clear as actual samples, the detailed descriptions and pictures were convenient enough.
"Ordinary quality Fire, Water, and Thunder Stones can be exchanged for after 21 consecutive wins in the Beginner Area..."
"Items like Shiny Stone and Dusk Stone require consecutive wins in the High-level Area to exchange."
"What, there's even something like this? Adam tree's wood can automatically repair the damaged parts, is extremely sturdy, and is excellent for sharpening claws... it's the best training item for specific Pokémon's claws, and it also requires a winning streak in the High-level Area. It can't be exchanged in the Beginner Area."
Terrance reviewed the prizes from a fourteen-matches winning streak up to a thirty-five-matches winning streak in the Beginner Area.
Then, he turned his attention to the High-level Area, scanning the prizes for winning streaks there.
From the accumulated winning streaks in the Beginner Area to higher levels like a hundred consecutive wins, Terrance examined all the prizes from start to finish.
Terrance also noticed that the further along it went, the fewer types of prizes there were...
At the same time, the subsequent prizes are not necessarily awarded based on their actual value. Terrance speculates that they might be given based on 'rarity,' with rarer items being harder to get, rather than more valuable items being harder to get.
"Scott is the owner of Hoenn's largest vehicle company and is incredibly wealthy. Even if the Battle Tower isn't profitable, it likely doesn't affect him much. It seems more like an investment?"
A hundred consecutive wins...since the establishment of the Battle Tower, challengers of this caliber have only appeared three times.
The strength of those three individuals... it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were almost on par with the Elite Four. After all, one of them once even had enough points to challenge the Elite Four in the later stages of the Hoenn League's Elite Four matches.
Although they were ultimately crushed by the Elite Four without mercy, the fact that they advanced far enough to challenge them is still commendable.
"Not here?" Terrance rubbed his chin and checked again. He carefully looked for the "Ice Gem" he had learned about from Mr. Norman but couldn't find it among the prizes available at the Battle Tower.
"As expected, most of the items here are local specialties or items from nearby mainlands. It seems Battle Tower hasn't collected anything from distant regions like Unova, Kalos, or places on the other side of the planet," Terrance thought, feeling a bit disappointed. However, even among the prizes for a thirty-five consecutive wins in the Beginner Area, there were a few items that piqued his interest. So, he wasn't entirely without a target for now.
For instance, the "Bright Powder" could be mixed into Beautifly's bug powder, giving it a "glowing" property that could dazzle opponents and even make it harder for them to land their attacks.
Then there was the "Silver Powder," also meant for Bug-type Pokémon. Terrance estimated that if Beautifly could have this powder, the slicing attribute of Silver Wind could be enhanced, significantly increasing its power.
There's also the "Dragon Fang," which contains Dragon-type energy. If Altaria wears it, the Dragon-type energy could enhance its already powerful Dragon-type bloodline, making it even more perfect.
There was also a high-tech product called the "Macho Brace." Although it looks heavy and rigid, and would certainly affect movement, Terrance discovered that this training tool surprisingly aligns well with the training needs of Pokémon's limbs. The tension it provides is intense yet manageable, promoting muscle coordination and growth while keeping the body relaxed and balanced.
"Not bad…" Terrance thought as he looked over the items, noting a few that could greatly benefit his current team if he managed to obtain them.
"Bright Powder and Silver Powder for Beautifly is a must; they can be kept in reserve for the Grand Festival."
"As for the Dragon Fang, it would be nice to have, but it's not essential. Altaria is still in a high-intensity growth phase, and its Dragon-type bloodline will only become stronger. In the future, ordinary Dragon-type energy might not be able to enhance its power; instead, it might even have the opposite effect."
"This.….Macho Brace would be perfect for Growlithe. Without a gravity room during our travels, this item would be just as effective, maybe even better, as it's scientifically designed to place less strain on the body. Unfortunately, the conditions to obtain it are too harsh."
However…
Terrance's eyes then focused on the image of a small bottle, his expression complicated.
The small bottle contained a strange liquid with an unusual color, and its label clearly indicated its origin.
It was blood collected from the area where Shelgon's scales fall off and wings grow during its evolution!
An entire small bottle of Salamence's blood!
"The evolution period for Shelgon is short, and the time it takes to grow wings is only a matter of seconds. To collect blood during this brief period… it's quite rare!"
Terrance sighed. While many people might not understand its effect, Terrance knew its use.
Although most Pokémon aren't Dragon-type, they might have Dragon-type ancestors. Over generations, they evolve into new species, but a trace of Dragon-type genes remains within them.
If a Pokémon can learn a Dragon-type move, but the chances are slim and the learning process is very difficult, it indicates that its Dragon-type genes have become very diluted. In such cases, an external stimulus could greatly increase the likelihood of that Pokémon mastering the move!
"If I exchange this bottle of Salamence's Bloody Wing for Growlithe, it might be able to grasp the essence of the move 'Outrage' from the blood!"
"I originally had no good way to help Growlithe comprehend 'Outrage,' and was planning to just leave it to fate when it comes to 'Outrage,' a move that's as damaging to the user as it is to the opponent... But this bottle of Bloody Wing is really testing me,' Terrance thought with a wry smile.
"From leaving it to fate... to forcing me to make a decision, this really doesn't feel good."
Currently, Growlithe could still follow Terrance's commands and maintain clarity in battle. However, an Arcanine using Outrage could become uncontrollable, like a "mad dog" attacking anything indiscriminately.
"It's too early to think about this. Even the Silver Powder, which requires the lowest price to exchange, is beyond my current achievements."
"Let's fight first!"
"Fight to our limits!"
"Growlithe will have to go through final training before evolving."
"Altaria will continue perfecting the Erase Technique, observing various moves."
"Mismagius will refine its illusion skills in battle, learning to time them better and cover any weaknesses."
"Beautifly needs to elevate its battle instincts to the highest level, keeping itself in an extremely tense state during this time. It must not only maintain its current peak strength but even push beyond it. This is the only way to ensure victory in the Grand Festival!"
Terrance chuckled and turned off the Battle Tower's hall service network, then began adjusting his Pokémon's conditions before heading to a specific recovery area.
Once everything was ready and his Pokémon were back to their peak states, Terrance applied for a new round of challenge!
After winning seven consecutive battles, Terrance set his sights on fourteen consecutive wins!
"15 minutes to go…" Terrance muttered as he looked at the displayed time and location, a slight smile forming on his lips. He was both eager to face a serious opponent and hoping to encounter a bunch of rookie Trainers. In short, his current mindset was quite conflicted.
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