The moment Ethan got home—
He didn't even get a chance to greet his mom.
Because—
Anna Stone had already pulled Aurora inside.
Completely ignoring him.
Family Status: Confirmed
Ethan stood at the door.
Silent.
So I'm not the biological one anymore?
The Argument
"Mom, I'm taking Aurora out in a couple days."
Anna turned instantly.
"No."
"You can go."
"She stays."
Ethan: "…"
The Debate
Ethan: "She's a trainer—she should explore!"
Anna: "Your dad can take her to catch Pokémon."
Ethan: "What about training?"
Anna: "I'll hire someone."
Ethan: "..."
Total defeat.
Aurora Saves the Day
Aurora stepped in gently.
"Auntie, let me go with him."
"I want to see Donghuang too."
That worked.
Anna sighed.
"Fine."
"But if he neglects you—call me."
Ethan: …I'm definitely not the favorite.
Departure Day
Two days later—
Anna handed over supplies:
A detailed travel mapA storage sphere full of itemsA card with 20 million
To Aurora.
Not Ethan.
Emotional Damage
Ethan looked at his empty hands.
"…This is discrimination."
Aurora = VIP treatment
Ethan = "Take care, son"
System Trigger
As they stepped out—
A notification appeared:
Golden Opportunity: "Travel Rich"
Ethan paused.
"…Is the system roasting me?"
Because—
He was leaving home broke.
Planning the Trip
Ethan handed Aurora the map.
It was packed with notes:
Scenic spotsFood recommendationsTravel routes
Clearly—
Anna had put serious effort into it.
Decision Problem
Aurora stared at it.
"…I want to go everywhere."
Ethan nodded.
"Then we randomize."
The Dart Method
He made a quick dart from a stick.
"Blindfold. Throw. That's our destination."
Aurora threw—
Missed.
Second try—
Hit.
First Destination
She pulled off the blindfold.
"Where is it?!"
Ethan smiled.
"Nice luck."
"Hare City."
Why It Matters
That area connects to:
Major mountain rangesLow human developmentHigh Pokémon diversity
A hotspot for rare encounters.
Preparation
"Do you have warm clothes?"
Aurora nodded.
"Auntie packed everything."
"Like… everything."
Ethan: "…"
Of course she did.
Final Setup
Ethan quickly bought supplies.
Then released two Pokémon:
MetagrossNoivern
"Pick your ride."
Aurora pointed instantly.
"Metagross!"
Journey Begins
Ethan smiled.
"Then I'll take Noivern."
He climbed on.
Wind picked up.
Excitement rising.
"Let's go—"
"Vacation starts now!"
And somewhere—
That "Travel Rich" opportunity…
Was waiting.
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