With Ponyta's tip, Aiden Flint immediately headed toward the northwest.
After all, once you had an inside informant from the Pokémon Protection Zone of Verdanturf Town, the advantage was overwhelming.
Sure enough, after riding Ponyta at full speed for two hours, Aiden finally arrived at Eevee's habitat.
This area was dominated by sandy terrain, with scattered patches of grass growing around it. It really did resemble the kind of environment fox-like Pokémon preferred—dry, open, and perfect for hiding and ambushing.
Eevee was a truly special Pokémon.
Its genetic structure was so unstable and adaptable that, according to all currently known research, it could evolve into eight different forms: Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon.
However, since the story of this world had only advanced to the Hoenn era, evolutions discovered in later regions—like Leafeon, Glaceon, and even Sylveon—were still unknown to Professors in Hoenn and Kanto.
So unless an Eevee possessed an exceptionally rare constitution that allowed multiple evolutionary paths, if Aiden wanted all eight forms, he would need at least eight Eevee.
As he searched for traces of them, a familiar rustling suddenly came from the bushes behind him.
The next moment, a small brown figure darted out of the undergrowth.
It had clearly been startled by a human's presence.
When Aiden focused his gaze and saw the familiar fox-like Pokémon, his eyes lit up.
Eevee.
Without hesitation, he opened its status panel.
"Ding! Eevee's current attributes are as follows."
Pokémon: Eevee
Level: 16
Ability: Cute Charm
Type: Normal
Potential: Purple
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Swift, Quick Attack, Yawn, Curse…
Friendship: 0
Background: One of the most outstanding members of the Eevee tribe living inside the protection zone
Preference: Mischievous, loves playing tricks on others
When Aiden saw the words Purple Potential, his heart instantly surged with excitement.
This Eevee was a rare gem.
A Purple-tier Eevee had a very high chance of reaching Gold potential after evolution.
That meant this little fox could grow into an elite-level Pokémon.
There was no way Aiden would let this chance slip.
"Ponyta, use Flame Wheel!"
Although Eevee was small and quick, Ponyta was even faster.
Just as Eevee tried to flee, Ponyta let out a sharp neigh, flames wrapping around its body as it spun forward like a blazing comet.
Boom!
Fire exploded across the sand, and Eevee was sent flying.
Since this was a sandy area inside the protection zone, there was no risk of wildfire.
The moment Eevee was knocked back, Aiden threw a Poké Ball.
The ball arced through the air, struck Eevee cleanly, and pulled it inside in a flash of red light.
The ball shook violently, nearly bursting open.
But after a few seconds—
Click.
Aiden let out a quiet breath.
Eevee had been captured.
Judging by its behavior, it had probably jumped out earlier just to scare him for fun.
Instead, it had been caught.
Truly a case of playing yourself.
Aiden opened the Poké Ball.
Eevee reappeared, blinking in confusion.
Moments ago, it had been pulled into a strange world.
Inside that world were terrifyingly powerful Pokémon—some so strong they felt like gods.
The pressure alone had made Eevee completely lose any thought of resistance.
And among them…
Was Rayquaza.
In that place, rebellion simply did not exist.
Any Pokémon sent into Aiden's System Space was instantly suppressed by Rayquaza's presence.
No matter how wild or unruly a Pokémon was, once it arrived there, it would become obedient.
Which meant—
Aiden's capture success rate was effectively 100%.
Inside the protection zone, where even low-grade Poké Balls often failed, this was practically a miracle.
Aiden smiled at Eevee.
"Eevee, I hear you're the most outstanding member of your tribe."
"You wouldn't want your family to worry after you've been captured, right?"
"How about this—tell me where your tribe lives, and I'll let all of them come live with you in that mysterious space. What do you think?"
Eevee suddenly felt a chill run down its spine.
That smiling human…
For some reason, he felt just as terrifying as those Forest Sceptile and Pidgeot inside that strange world.
In a flash of panic, Eevee immediately betrayed its entire tribe and became a guide, leading Aiden straight toward the rest of the Eevee population.
Aiden's lips curved upward slightly.
Once they entered deeper into the sandy region, the Eevee tribe soon came into view.
And Aiden, determined to become the greatest Pokémon Master, wasted no time.
The moment an Eevee appeared in his line of sight, a Poké Ball flew out, as precise as if it were guided by an invisible tracking system.
Each Eevee was sent into the System Space, where Rayquaza and the others ensured their instant submission.
One by one—
Click.
Click.
Click.
In the end, Aiden captured ten Eevee.
Two with Purple potential
Five with Blue potential
Three with Green potential
He had practically taken the entire Eevee population of this area.
Now, inside the System Space, the Eevee tribe finally had enough numbers to reproduce and grow, allowing Aiden to cultivate high-quality future partners.
The foundation had been laid.
The Eevee era had begun.
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