Pokémon dungeon

Once most soldiers had bonded with a Pokemon, the Pokemon League decided to extend the opportunity to ordinary citizens. 

They began selling eggs, ensuring civilians could also form partnerships with Pokemon. However, not everyone was successful in this endeavor. 

To the shock of many, most civilians were unable to bond with the Pokemon that hatched from their eggs even if it was their first Pokemon. 

In these cases, the newly hatched Pokemon often became hostile, attacking the person who was meant to be its partner. 

This unpredictable outcome left people confused and scared. Scientists theorized that there might be something special about individuals who could bond with Pokemon, but this mystery remained unsolved for now. 

As the majority of bonding essays were failures, the Pokemon League decided to make a rule: no one could buy an egg until they were at least 20 years old. 

This was done to reduce the risks of accidents and attacks from unbonded Pokemon. 

Those who succeeded in bonding with Pokemon were called Pokemon Trainers. These trainers could train their Pokemon and enter dungeons to fight Pokemon and gather resources. 

Over time, the league noticed something unique about Pokemon Trainers: after bonding with a Pokemon, the trainer would gain a special ability that affected their Pokemon. 

For example: 

Some trainers could make fire attacks stronger by 10%. 

Others could help their Pokemon see better at night. 

Some could make terrain-based moves, like sandstorms or grassy fields, last longer. 

Pokemon Trainers also had a new way to earn money. Their main job was to enter dungeons, kill Pokemon there, and then collect the dropped power stones and Pokemon eggs if found, and sell them to the Pokemon League. 

Power stones were now the world's main energy source, making them incredibly valuable. 

However, being a trainer came with responsibility. If a gate broke and released Pokemon into the world, trainers were forced to help defend civilians. 

Over time, guilds started to form. These were groups of trainers who teamed up to conquer dungeons together. Guilds helped trainers stay safe and handle bigger threats inside the gates. 

Because power stones were so expensive, trainers earned a lot of money and became much richer than normal people. 

This new way of life made being a Pokemon Trainer a dream for many people, but not given to all. 

The world's currency changed and was now called the Pokedollar, reflecting the new era of Pokemon and gates. 

The Pokemon League also developed an important device that revolutionized life for Pokemon Trainers. 

This device called the Pokedex, was connected to the Power Stone of a Trainer's bonded Pokemon. It served many purposes: 

It could display the name of the trainer's special ability. 

It showed detailed information about the Pokemon, such as its species, name, level, potential, and rank. 

The Pokedex also offered other helpful services, making it an essential tool for every trainer. 

The Pokemon League took charge of collecting eggs from trainers and expedition teams. 

Instead of keeping all the eggs, the League sold them to young people who wanted to become Pokemon Trainers. 

This allowed more people to try their luck at bonding with Pokemon, though only those with the right traits could succeed. 

The biggest problem with this system was that Pokemon eggs were extremely expensive, making it impossible for many people to afford one. 

Only wealthy families or those who had saved up for years could buy an egg for their children. 

This created a divide between the rich and the poor, as having a Pokemon became a symbol of privilege and power. 

For poor people, the dream of becoming a Pokemon Trainer seemed almost unreachable. 

Even though they knew the risks of bonding with a Pokemon, many still wished for the chance to change their lives. 

The Pokemon League faced growing criticism for this inequality, but their response was simple: "The value of the eggs reflected the danger and effort required to obtain them. Each egg came from deep within the gates, often at the cost of lives." 

*** 

Five years later. 

Kay turned twenty years old. When Kay was younger, he had dreamed of becoming a Pokemon Trainer. 

Seeing how trainers gained wealth and fame, he imagined himself in their shoes. But as the years passed and the price of the Pokemon industry kept rising, he knew his family could never afford to buy him an egg. 

So, Kay let go of his dream. He decided to live a normal life and thought about becoming a researcher instead, using the knowledge he had gained in his past life. 

On his twentieth birthday, Kay sat with his parents and younger sister. After they shared a meal and laughed together, his parents brought out a small box and handed it to him as a gift. 

Kay looked at the box, curious. He shook it gently, trying to guess what was inside, but it made no sound. It was surprisingly light. 

When he opened the box, Kay found a single piece of paper that looked like an airplane ticket from his old world. He picked it up and read the words: "Lucky Egg." 

This a ticket that allowed the holder to enter a special room filled with hundreds of Pokemon eggs and choose one. 

Kay's eyes widened in shock. This was the cheapest option for buying an egg, but it was still very expensive; something he never thought his family could afford. He looked up at his parents with disbelief. 

"How... how did you manage to buy this?" he asked, his voice trembling. 

His parents smiled warmly. "Kay, from the time you were little, we noticed your love for Pokemon," 

Reina said. "We saw how much you studied and talked about them. It was clear this was your dream." 

Max added, "So we started saving years ago, little by little, to give you this chance on your twentieth birthday." 

Tears welled up in Kay's eyes. He hugged his parents tightly and said, "Thank you. I promise I'll become a strong Pokemon Trainer. One day, I'll repay you for this." 

The next day, Kay walked to the league facility in their city accompanied by his father who was going to work on his company that was near the league. 

Kay's father, Max, worked at a company that made batteries powered by Power Stones. His job was to classify the stones. 

When they reached the company building, Max said goodbye to Kay and went to work. 

Kay continued toward the league facility, holding the ticket tightly in his hand. 

As he entered the building, Kay approached the reception desk. A young, handsome man sat behind it. Seeing Kay walk up, the man smiled politely and asked, "How can I help you?" 

Kay replied, "I'm here to choose my egg," and showed him the ticket. 

The man glanced at the ticket, nodded, and stood up. "Follow me," he said. 

Kay's heart raced as he followed the receptionist down a hallway toward the room where the eggs were kept. 

The league offered various options for civilians who wanted to buy a Pokémon egg, each catering to different budgets and needs. The most affordable option was the Lucky Egg, costing 10,000 Pokedollars. 

This choice allowed buyers to enter a room filled with hundreds of eggs and select one.

However, there was no information about the egg's type, species, or potential, making it a gamble. This was the option Kay had chosen to pursue. 

For those willing to spend more, the next option was the Type-Known Egg. With this choice, the egg's elemental type, such as Fire, Water, or Electric, was known. 

However, neither the exact Pokémon inside nor its potential could be identified. The price of these eggs varied depending on the type, with rarer types commanding higher costs. 

The third option offered even more certainty: the Species-Known Egg. Buyers knew the Pokémon species inside the egg, such as Charmander or Bulbasaur, but the potential of the Pokémon remained a mystery. 

The price for these eggs depended on the species, with popular or powerful Pokémon being more expensive. 

Finally, there was the Fully-Known Egg, the most expensive option available. With these eggs, everything about the Pokémon inside was identified, including its species, type, and potential. 

This was possible because the egg's parents had been observed, and their potential was determined with the help of the Pokedex.

The potential of the Pokémon inside the egg would always fall between the higher and lower potentials of its parents.

This level of certainty made these eggs incredibly valuable and out of reach for most civilians. 

Kay followed the receptionist with growing anticipation, his heart pounding as he imagined the possibilities ahead. 

After a short walk, they stopped in front of a steel door guarded by two serious-looking men, each accompanied by a Growlithe. 

The receptionist swiped a card through a scanner to validate Kay's access. He then turned to Kay and said, "You have 45 minutes." 

To be continued ... 

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