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Since Sato was no longer at the Rocket Team's underground base in Pewter City and had gained enough strength to protect himself, he no longer had to be secretive while making PokeBlocks.
This time, aside from using some for his own pokemon, Sato planned to sell the rest. Of course, to stay safe, he was only producing mid-quality PokeBlocks. High-quality PokeBlocks were too rare on the market and fetched exorbitant prices. If someone with ill intent noticed him, Sato might not be able to escape. After all, if they captured him and forced him to continuously produce high-quality PokeBlocks, it would be like having a money-printing machine.
Top Coordinators were often superstar-like figures with immense earning potential. High-quality PokeBlocks were often pre-booked at sky-high prices. In contrast, mid-quality PokeBlocks, though fewer in number, were still affordable to some Coordinators with moderate income.
Instead of risking everything for a quick fortune, Sato preferred the steady flow of lower-risk profits.
However, this time he had a new idea. Sato decided to add wild Beedrill honey to the mix, hoping it would improve the effectiveness of the PokeBlocks.
He inserted his Trainer ID into the fee slot on the Berry Mixer, placed three Oran Berries, one Pecha Berry, and 200 milliliters of wild Beedrill honey into the container, then pressed the start button and set the speed to maximum.
As the Berry Mixer began spinning, Sato's eyes flashed blue as he entered a state of hyper-focus, mentally preparing himself as he activated his "bullet time" mode.
Sato had become very familiar with the PokeBlock-making process through repeated practice. With the added benefit of his heightened focus, the entire process went smoothly.
While Sato was concentrating on making the PokeBlocks, a stylish and handsome young man quietly approached and watched him with great interest.
In fact, when Sato started adding ingredients to the Berry Mixer, the young man was immediately drawn to the unique recipe Sato was using for his PokeBlocks.
"He's actually adding wild Beedrill honey? Interesting. I hope he succeeds and doesn't end up like me, producing nothing but awful stuff every time," the boy thought, standing quietly to observe Sato's work.
The PokeBlock-making process didn't take long. After maintaining a success rate of 70% for about a minute (the rate required to make top-tier mid-quality PokeBlocks), Sato's newly crafted PokeBlocks began to drop from the exit slot of the Berry Mixer.
When the first PokeBlock emerged, both Sato and the young man showed a hint of surprise on their faces.
Previously, Sato's mid-quality PokeBlocks were already smooth and shiny in appearance, but now, with the addition of wild Beedrill honey, they had taken a significant step forward in quality.
What used to be top-tier mid-quality PokeBlocks had unexpectedly reached the level of high-quality PokeBlocks and even began to resemble gem-quality ones.
The surface of these new PokeBlocks showed signs of crystallization, almost taking the shape of gem-like PokeBlocks. Under the light, they sparkled brilliantly and were incredibly beautiful.
"Oh my, this is simply stunning! They're like works of art!" Before Sato could even admire his new PokeBlocks, the young man beside him couldn't help but express his amazement first.
Hearing the voice, Sato, who had been fully focused on the PokeBlocks, was startled. He quickly gathered the new PokeBlocks and stored them in his bag.
Then, Sato immediately turned to face the unexpected guest behind him.
When Sato saw the unexpected guest, his heart skipped a beat, and his pupils constricted.
He never imagined that the person standing before him would be none other than a youthful version of Wallace.
Wallace! Sato, being a pokemon enthusiast, knew exactly who he was. Wallace was the future Champion of Hoenn and widely regarded as the greatest Coordinator in history.
Whether as a Trainer or a Coordinator, Wallace had already reached heights that most people could never dream of. In terms of talent, Sato believed Wallace was among the top in all of the Pokémon League Champions.
"Hello, my name is Wallace. I sincerely apologize for startling you," Wallace said, his manners impeccable as he realized his mistake after seeing Sato's reaction.
Having witnessed Sato crafting the PokeBlocks, Wallace had become very interested in him and was deeply impressed by Sato's talent in PokeBlock-making.
"It's alright, but please don't shout like that again. You should know that making PokeBlocks requires intense concentration, and if you get distracted, the batch could end up ruined," Sato said calmly after recognizing the guest as Wallace, his tension easing.
Based on Sato's knowledge of Wallace, the future Hoenn Champion was a kind-hearted individual, and his background was nothing short of extraordinary. In short, Wallace came from wealth and power, likely a privileged or influential family.
Therefore, Sato figured Wallace wouldn't harbor any ill intentions or greed for his PokeBlocks.
Moreover, as a Coordinator himself, Wallace's interest in Sato's PokeBlocks might even lead to a friendly exchange or a profitable deal.
Hearing that Sato had forgiven him for his interruption, Wallace smiled and nodded in understanding, standing quietly by to watch Sato continue his work.
Wallace, who was almost year older than Sato, had just turned 16. It had been six years since he debuted as a rookie Trainer at the age of 10.
During those six years, Wallace spent four of them traveling the world, participating in the Pokémon Leagues of Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos. Though he never won the championship, he had achieved commendable results, with his best performance being runner-up in the Kalos League.
The remaining two years, Wallace spent training intensively in Sootopolis City. After catching and training the pokemon he encountered on his journey, coupled with the guidance of his mentor Juan, Wallace experienced a massive boost in strength.
According to his mentor, Juan—who was known as the strongest Gym Leader in Hoenn—Wallace had reached a level where winning a League Championship was practically a given.
With that confidence, Wallace resumed his travels this year, setting his sights on the Kanto League, which was known for being the most challenging to win, in hopes of securing his first championship trophy.
Wallace's current goal in Viridian City was to challenge the Viridian Gym, reputed to be the strongest Gym in Kanto, and earn his final badge.
It's worth noting that, due to his mentor Juan being a top-tier Coordinator himself, Wallace naturally followed in his footsteps and became a Coordinator. Through his hard work, he had already gained a fair bit of fame.
Just yesterday, Wallace had successfully challenged the Viridian Gym. Today, he had come to the Viridian City Contest Hall to earn his final ribbon badge, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Grand Festival, which would also be held at Indigo Plateau.