Chapter 137: The One-Time Discount—Xerneas's Life Essence!
Entering one of the channels, Hikaru found himself standing before a wondrous sight.
A crystal-clear spring, shrouded in a faint mist, emitted a soft glow and warm steam. Hikaru used his Insight Eye to examine it.
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[SS+ Treasure—Dragon Spring]: The once-mighty Dragonite, which surpassed the limits of its kind but fell short of ascending to true divinity, poured its life force into this spring upon its death. Its crystallized essence remains, offering incredible power to its descendants.
Effects: Immense enhancement of Dragon-type energy.
Note: Grants a chance to comprehend the origin power left behind by the Dragonite.
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"Come out, Charizard," Hikaru said.
"Roar?"
Charizard emerged, its sharp eyes instantly drawn to the spring. The abundant Dragon-type energy emanating from it seemed to call to Charizard.
"Roar!"
Charizard looked expectantly at Hikaru, who smiled.
"Go on, buddy. Sakura worked hard to get this for you."
Charizard let out a jubilant cry before stepping cautiously into the spring.
The moment its claws touched the water, the Dragon Spring reacted, as if welcoming Charizard's presence. The once-calm waters began to bubble slightly, and streams of energy swirled toward Charizard.
However, it wasn't long before Charizard winced in pain.
The spring's energy, filled with the will of the ancient Dragonite, seemed to reject Charizard for not being a true Dragon-type Pokémon.
"Endure it, Charizard," Hikaru encouraged.
Using his expertise as an Expert-Level Pokémon Breeder, Hikaru quickly deduced the cause.
The energy wasn't just raw Dragon energy—it carried the lingering determination of the Dragonite that created it. While gentle toward its kin, it demanded a trial from outsiders who sought its power.
"Roar~" (I've got this!)
Charizard gave Hikaru a thumbs-up, signaling its determination to persevere.
"Alright, I'll join you," Hikaru said, feeling tempted by the inviting warmth of the spring. He removed his shirt and stepped into the water.
"Phew..."
"Roar..."
After the initial sting of the scorching energy, the experience turned pleasant. Hikaru and Charizard both sighed in contentment as they soaked in the spring's rejuvenating power.
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While relaxing, Hikaru remembered that he hadn't checked the Daily Perk or Weekly Perk yet.
He opened his Trait System to find the new traits available.
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[Green Trait—Silent Communicator]: When the wearer remains silent, their actions can clearly convey their intentions to others.
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"Hmm... not bad," Hikaru muttered. It wasn't particularly impressive, but he decided to keep it instead of dismantling it for points.
"Now, for the Weekly Perk..." Hikaru tapped the icon.
A flash of purple light appeared.
"Purple trait! Not bad!"
Hikaru's eyes lit up with excitement. As blue traits became more common, his standards for traits had risen significantly. He had even begun dismantling lesser blue traits for Trait Points.
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[Purple Upgradeable Trait—Three-Second Titan]: For three seconds after activation, the wearer's physical and special defense increase by 30%, and damage taken from opponents is reduced by 10%.
Cooldown: 1 hour.
Upgrade Requirement: Inflict as much damage as possible during activation.
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"Whoa, this is perfect for Tyranitar!"
Hikaru's thoughts immediately turned to his Larvitar. With its naturally high defenses and a diet tailored for durability, this trait would make it an unyielding tank.
"Excellent!" Hikaru exclaimed, pleased with the find.
Next, he opened the Trait Store and glanced at his Trait Points—1505.
While he browsed, a familiar notification appeared.
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[Congratulations! You've unlocked a one-time discount. Today's discount: 90% off all purchases under 10,000 Trait Points!]
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Hikaru's heart leapt.
"It's back! It must be the effect of the Wishful Thinking trait!"
Without hesitation, Hikaru asked, "System, are there any restrictions on the discount?"
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[Purchases of 10,000 Trait Points or less are eligible.]
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"Perfect! System, you're the best!" Hikaru cheered.
He immediately sorted the items by price and filtered for the most valuable ones.
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[Miracle of the Life Tree—Xerneas's Life Essence]: A key treasure linked to awakening the World Tree. Price: 10,000 Trait Points.
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"First priority!" Hikaru said, his eyes gleaming.
Another tempting option was a Master Ball, but Hikaru decided that the Life Essence held more long-term value.
He did a quick calculation:
Life Essence (10,000 → 1,000 after discount).
Remaining Points: 1505 - 1000 = 505.
The math worked out perfectly.
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[Begin Purchase?]
"Yes!" Hikaru confirmed without hesitation.
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A small, jade-like bottle appeared in his hand. The liquid inside glowed with a vibrant green hue, and fine threads of light danced within it.
"Even the packaging looks premium!" Hikaru admired the craftsmanship.
Opening the bottle, he was greeted by a fresh, earthy scent reminiscent of a pristine forest. Even a small whiff left him feeling rejuvenated, as though his very cells were being revitalized.
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"Using this for energy cubes, combined with Evergreen Fruit, will yield top-tier results," Hikaru mused, already planning its use.
Satisfied, he turned his attention back to the store and noticed another new item:
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[Beginner Dragon Tamer Power]: Grants the user basic control over Dragon-type Pokémon. Price: 500 Trait Points.
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"So that's why the system showed this..." Hikaru realized. His admiration for Sakura's Dragon Tamer abilities must have influenced the system to offer this.
After a moment of thought, Hikaru purchased the Dragon Tamer Power, leaving his Trait Points at zero.
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As the new energy flowed into his body, the spring seemed to respond. Its energy began surging toward him in waves, merging with his newfound Dragon Tamer Power.
Unbeknownst to him, the colossal Dragonite above the island, who had been resting with its eyes closed, suddenly opened them.
A sharp glint flashed across its ancient gaze as it sensed the awakening of a new force within the spring...
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