After Aiden's orders were issued, Shelly of the Sky Team immediately mobilized funds and manpower, arriving in Littleroot Town to begin constructing a luxurious estate.
Out of respect for Musashi, James, and Meowth, the trio, after retrieving their Pokémon, volunteered to help with the construction as well.
Considering their extraordinary engineering abilities in the original storyline, Aiden gladly accepted their offer.
Soon, the residents of Littleroot Town noticed several construction teams suddenly moving in, and curiosity spread throughout the town.
When they found out that the owner of the upcoming luxurious estate was Aiden, everyone was stunned.
"So that means… the Aiden who saved the Hoenn region and was publicly praised by Champion Wallace—is really our Little Aiden from Littleroot Town?"
"Didn't he only leave on his journey half a year ago? How did he become this powerful already?"
"Everyone, Aiden grew up right here in our town! When he participates in the Ever Grande Conference, we must all go cheer for him!"
"Yes! With his current strength, I'm sure he'll become the champion!"
It had to be said—ordinary people in the Pokémon world were genuinely kind-hearted.
In the past, Aiden had received help from many of them. Now that he had become powerful, he naturally wanted to give something back.
Directly handing out money wasn't necessary, but whenever young people dreamed of becoming Pokémon Trainers, Aiden would give them a starter Pokémon for free, helping them pursue their dreams.
After all, before obtaining the system, he himself had been unable to take that first step toward becoming a Trainer.
The construction speed in the Pokémon world was astonishing. In just three days, a massive estate covering nearly a thousand acres was completed.
A thousand acres—roughly equivalent to a hundred football fields.
Littleroot Town had always been sparsely populated, and much of the land was unclaimed, so Aiden simply purchased it and developed it.
Even if his number of Pokémon increased in the future, the estate could still be expanded.
Naturally, Musashi, James, and Meowth played a major role in the construction. With their efficiency and technical skills, finishing everything in three days was hardly surprising.
Inside the estate, rivers, swimming pools, grasslands, and forests were built to provide ideal resting areas for all of Aiden's Pokémon.
With the completion of the estate, the giant Claydol finally emerged from the system space.
After surveying its new home, Claydol chose a sandy area and peacefully fell asleep.
In a way, the trio really were geniuses.
After solving the living arrangements, Aiden selected twenty beautiful women from the organization to serve as security staff, cleaners, and maids within the estate.
From then on, whatever Aiden needed, someone in the villa could take care of it.
…
Watching Aiden live such a leisurely life, Cynthia couldn't help but pout slightly.
"There are less than ten days left before the Ever Grande Conference begins. Why do you look like you're not worried at all?"
Hearing this, Aiden smiled and glanced at the Pokémon behind him.
"With my lineup, do you really think I could lose in the Pokémon League?"
Cynthia felt a wave of awkwardness.
After all, Aiden commanded Rayquaza, Groudon, Kyogre, and Regirock— even she, Steven, and Wallace were no match for him.
The Hoenn League might be full of strong trainers, but none could possibly surpass Aiden.
And even if he didn't use Legendary Pokémon, his current Elite Four–level team alone was enough to crush most opponents.
However, Cynthia had been away for over a month now.
While the Ever Grande Conference was about to begin, the Sinnoh League was also approaching, and she, as the Champion, needed to return to oversee affairs.
Moreover, a new battle between the Elite Four and the Champion was about to take place.
Lucian had already called her multiple times, urging her to return to Sinnoh as soon as possible.
Perhaps she wouldn't be able to stay by Aiden's side until the Hoenn League began.
Thinking about leaving him, Cynthia felt a strange heaviness in her heart.
Noticing her thoughts, Aiden subtly activated his psychic power, guiding her to speak.
"The battle between the Sinnoh Elite Four and the Champion is about to start, and the Lily of the Valley Conference is approaching. I'll return to the Sinnoh League soon."
After saying this out loud, Cynthia felt a bit annoyed at herself.
Why did she always lose control in front of him?
"Huh? You're going back already? Then what should I do? I don't want you to leave."
Cynthia froze.
When she heard Aiden say he didn't want her to leave, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart filled with joy.
She undeniably had strong feelings for Aiden.
And now, it seemed he felt the same.
"He doesn't want me to go…"
Sensing her thoughts, Aiden couldn't help but laugh.
This confused Champion was unexpectedly adorable.
Without his guidance, Cynthia would never say such things so directly.
With her hesitant personality, even if she truly liked him, she would never admit it so easily—let alone say it out loud.
Yet on the surface, she still acted a little tsundere.
"I can't just not go back. I'm the Champion of Sinnoh. Without me, Lucian and the others can't handle Champion duties."
Watching Cynthia suddenly become tsundere, Aiden moved his mind slightly, and she felt her body lose control as she fell straight into his arms.
Feeling the warmth of his embrace, her face instantly turned crimson.
"Y-you… you…"
"You what? Do you like me? Is that why you deliberately told me you were leaving?"
As Aiden turned the tables on her, Cynthia struggled to stand up, but couldn't break free from his embrace.
After a long moment, she gave up.
Under the influence of Aiden's psychic guidance, she had already spoken her true feelings.
"Yes… I like you. But you already…"
The moment he heard her answer, Aiden moved forward without hesitation.
"…Mm."
"If you can't give me a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, then you'll have to give yourself instead."
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