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After a day of exploration, Victor had no intention of staying in the secret place for the night.

He returned Carbink to its Poké Ball, released Arcanine, and rode on its back. Soon, they reached the exit of the secret realm, where the Alliance personnel were on guard.

After passing through security, Victor entered the passage leading back to Celestia.

Taking a Steelix Taxi home, Victor couldn't wait to rest after a long day.

First, he released Litten. As Litten was a Fire-type Pokémon and didn't like baths, Victor used soft sand for a sand bath to clean the dust from its body after the battle.

After giving Litten its sand bath, Victor released Carbink and used special tools to clean and polish its mineral body.

After the Pokémon had their spa treatment, Carbink and Litten both looked refreshed.

Victor then took a relaxing hot bath himself.

"Ah~"

Feeling relaxed, Victor admired his toned body in the mirror. His muscles had grown stronger since awakening the power of his aura, giving him a more robust physique.

After enjoying his bath, Victor put on his pajamas, sat at his desk, and began planning his future training schedule.

First, Carbink. Victor noted that Carbink's overall strength was balanced, and its leapfrog victory over the elite Scyther had proven its potential. As long as Carbink continued to train steadily, it could grow incredibly powerful. Victor decided to focus on improving Carbink's energy control and move accuracy.

Next was Litten. Although Litten relied on agility in battles, Victor knew that, as it evolved into Incineroar, Litten would need to enhance its physical strength. Victor planned to focus on boosting Litten's physical fitness and flame temperature to maximize its attack power.

Once the training plans were set, it was already 11 PM.

The room was dim, lit only by a desk lamp. Carbink, holding its Pink Diamond, and Litten, curled up in its nest, were already fast asleep.

Victor turned off the desk lamp, and the room fell into darkness. He also went to bed, falling into a deep sleep...

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Early morning.

A group of uninvited guests added a dark presence to the Spiral Secret Realm at night.

"Boss, do you really think this small secret realm has any information about those so-called 'Legends'?"

A short man, his face hidden beneath a hood, asked his companion.

"No doubt about it. Some time ago, our organization got records when we infiltrated an ancient secret realm that hasn't been fully explored," replied the other man, his voice sounding rough as if scorched by fire.

The two walked through the forest, speaking in low tones.

Despite it being nighttime, many Pokémon tribes in the forest were active. However, these normally cautious Pokémon ignored the two men as they passed, heading deeper into the forest.

Soon, the pair arrived at the edge of the Dragon Spiral Tower, an ancient building rising from the lake.

With the help of their Pokémon, they crossed the lake and entered the tower.

After some discussion, the group split into two, one investigating above and the other below.

The short man took out a small device from his bag and activated it.

As the device hummed to life, he muttered, "I still don't get it. Not only has the organization explored this broken tower, but the sanctimonious Alliance folks have raided it countless times. And now we're here, following some questionable old records."

A few hours passed, but the two men found nothing.

With the approach of dawn, the protection of the night was fading, and the two had no choice but to erase their tracks and leave the Spiral Secret Realm in haste.

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At 8:30 AM, after a restful night, Victor was busy preparing breakfast for his Pokémon.

He prepared lotus fruits, chocolate fruits, Lome fruits, and some special ingredients to help Litten's growth, finishing up with a spicy meal specially made for the Fire-type cat.

Afterward, Victor changed the ingredients and prepared breakfast for Carbink and snacks for Arcanine.

The meal was set on a small table nearby, and Litten immediately rushed over to devour it, while Carbink chewed more slowly, in contrast to the fire-spotted cat that eagerly gobbled down its food.

Since Arcanine was large, Victor stepped outside to release it.

After Arcanine finished its snack, Victor returned it to its Poké Ball and teleported it back to Rising Sun Gym using the home's teleportation device.

With all tasks complete, Victor finally took a seat at the dining table to enjoy his breakfast.

At 10 AM, Victor headed to the largest department store in Celestia to pick out a gift for Litten.

When Carbink joined the team, it had received the Diancite from the system, but since Litten hadn't triggered a mission, Victor needed to pick a gift for it.

Taking a DoduoTaxi, Victor quickly arrived at the city's largest department store.

A significant portion of the mall catered to Pokémon-related businesses, selling everything from items and food to energy blocks and skill machines. It also offered services like Pokémon beauty, restaurants, and baths.

Victor's destination this time was the prop store on the top floor to find the perfect gift for Litten.

He took the elevator up and entered the beautifully decorated store.

As soon as a shopping guide saw him, she rushed over in high heels.

"Hello, sir! Welcome to supermart Store. How may I assist you today?" the guide asked with a bright smile.

"I'd like to see your charcoal and soothing bells," Victor replied.

"Oh! You're in luck, sir! We just received a new batch of high-quality charcoal and soothing bells. Would you like me to show you?" the guide said with enthusiasm.

Victor nodded, and with the guide's assistance, they quickly arrived at the display for charcoal and soothing bells.

"Sir, this batch of charcoal is top-quality, carefully selected by our company. It has been tested and increases the power of your Pokémon by a full 10%. It's a rare and valuable product!"

The guide presented a red velvet box with gorgeously packaged charcoal.

Victor wasn't immediately swayed by her pitch and instead prepared to look further.

"I'd also like to check out the soothing bells," he said.

"Certainly, sir! This soothing bell is crafted by a family of artisans who have been perfecting their craft for generations. Its sound is crystal clear, and I believe your Pokémon will love it," the guide explained.

"Our store also offers customization services, so you can have a special engraving for you and your Pokémon."

Victor examined the soothing bell, admiring its exquisite workmanship. The soft, pleasant chime of the bell was captivating.

While the charcoal was tempting, Victor knew he could easily buy it from the system. The customized soothing bell, however, was a unique gift.

He inquired about the customization service and, after receiving confirmation, placed an order for the bell.

With the guide's sincere smile, Victor left the department store, heading toward his next destination.

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