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@Officer Tan: [If you knowingly allow a Pokémon's life to remain in danger without taking action, you will be held responsible.]
"Yeah... I know. But I still want to understand how badly I lost."
When NutriThread heard that, he pretty much realized—he really took a huge loss this time.
[So tragic.]
[Nutri bro probably wakes up slapping himself over why he bought that Omanyte!]
[He's not affording NutriFast this month for sure.]
"Maybe it's not a loss. You might've even made a small profit."
Lovy looked at NutriThread's miserable expression and finally shared his assessment.
"I just checked the trading prices. Your Omanyte is around level 35, with at least a B-grade individual value. Its ability is Sturdy Shell—a solid defensive trait. I can't tell its exact move potential, but it doesn't look bad. If it heals well and has no lasting injuries, it's worth at least this much."
Lovy hooked his index finger to indicate a number.
"Bro? You mean… six thousand?"
[What the hell, who counts six thousand like that?!]
[Lower education, better prison meals!]
[Jail is home! Jail takes care of you!]
Lovy gave a helpless smile.
Online audiences come in all kinds—it's normal if someone doesn't understand hand signs.
"To put it simply—conservatively, nine thousand."
"Whoa! Seriously?! Big bro Lovy, you're the best!"
NutriThread was ecstatic, voice full of excitement.
If he could sell it for that price—excluding medical costs—he'd nearly double his investment!
[I'm boiling! How do people like this still make money?!]
[Streamer's got magic—one sentence sends you from heaven to hell, or the other way around!]
"Actually, if your Omanyte were a bit lower level, it'd be worth even more. But with wild Pokémon, you can't control that."
"And be careful. It's still a wild and injured Pokémon. Make sure you protect yourself. If it hits you with Ancient Power, it might take you down with it."
"Oh, and give it some water before you go. It's dehydrated."
"And that Omanyte needs to be registered. Officer Tan will contact you later, so I won't repeat myself."
Seeing NutriThread about to rush off, Lovy quickly wrapped up the essentials.
"Thanks, streamer! I love you! Once I save this Omanyte, I'll send you a gift! Mwah!"
He was just about to disconnect.
"Wait! I have one more method that could earn you even more!"
Lovy sped up his speech.
NutriThread was an old fan, and he just promised to send a gift. Lovy figured—why not help him further? A better win-win.
Family, we've hit 100k words. This week we're up for a smart push and maybe trial support. Whether this novel takes off depends on this wave. One thought to heaven, one thought to hell—readers, you're my judges! Please follow, vote, and support—daily updates.
[Connection lost!]
NutriThread heard him but was just a second too fast.
[666, Nutri bro is really in a rush.]
[He's literally broke and still going all in for this Omanyte.]
[Probably afraid if it doesn't survive, he'll get nothing.]
[Wait, is it NutriThread or NutriCent?]
@NutriThread: [Bro! I clicked too fast! Please accept again!]
Lovy couldn't help laughing:
"No worries. This money-making method isn't urgent. Take Omanyte to the Pokémon Center first."
@Officer Tan: [That's the right thing to do. Safety comes first.]
@NutriThread: [Bro, I got a cab! Please tell me, or I won't be able to sleep tonight!]
[Speak fast! I won't sleep till I know!]
[C'mon, who'd share a real money-making tip publicly?]
Lovy glanced at the time—still a bit before midnight—so he nodded:
"Fine. I'm about to log off. Connect once you're in the car."
@NutriThread: [Awesome, bro! Please wait for me!]
After that, no more messages—he must've been busy.
With some time to spare, Lovy decided to answer a few chat questions.
[Why does a higher level lower the value? Isn't higher level better?]
"There are many factors that determine a Pokémon's value—it's complex. High level means strong, yes, but it also means that a lot of its development potential is already used up. Sometimes, it's better to raise one from a lower level."
[Exactly—can't generalize.]
[Raising high-level Pokémon to sell is actually not worth it. Feeding and training cost a lot, and the value doesn't always scale.]
[But wild Pokémon? Free catch!]
"High-level wild Pokémon come in two types. One survives barely in the wild, always hungry. Even if it's high level, it's underdeveloped, with wasted potential. Not worth raising further. Better to catch a lower-level one."
[What's the other type?]
[Love hearing this streamer break it down—always learning something new.]
"The other is the apex predator—the boss Pokémon. These wild Pokémon are powerful and fierce. Because they dominate their environment, they have access to better food and rare items. Their potential is maximized. They've survived brutal battles…"
"A boss Pokémon's high level actually makes it more valuable! The only catch—they're extremely hard to capture or tame. They're basically the kings of the wild, and they don't bow easily."
[Damn! That's badass!]
[Boss Pokémon? I've heard of that! Someone bought a boss Charmeleon at auction for 1.8 million, but when it evolved into Charizard, it lost control, wrecked the house, beat up all the other Pokémon, and flew away. The guy ended up in the ICU.]
[What?! 1.8 million?! A good Charmander is only like 20–30k tops!]
[Nothing surprising. The income gap between average and ultra-rich people is even crazier.]
[Boss Pokémon are out of reach for most people—not something an average trainer can afford or tame.]
As the chat exploded with discussions, Lovy felt a rush of excitement too.
Boss Pokémon—now that was cool.
Would he ever get a chance to catch one himself?
Owning a boss Pokémon would be the pinnacle of achievement for any competitive trainer.
They're called bosses for a reason—because they're strong. Very strong.
They dominate other wild Pokémon—they rule.
[How did the streamer know that Omanyte was dehydrated? Isn't it Rock-type?]
"Omanyte is Rock and Water dual-type. While it can move on land, it mainly lives in water and eats plankton. That's why I could tell it wasn't a boss Pokémon—it's not a species known for dominance. As for dehydration, its eyes were bloodshot, and its tentacles were dry—clear signs."
[Can you explain the move Ancient Power?]
Talking about Ancient Power, Lovy double-checked some info just to be sure.
In this Pokémon world, Ancient Power is known and considered a Rock-type move, typically learned by Rock-types.
Just as he remembered, so he explained:
"Ancient Power is a mysterious move. Though it's Rock-type, other Pokémon types can also learn it. It's said to be a forgotten power from ancient Pokémon."
"Using Ancient Power temporarily boosts all stats. It also has a psychic-like effect—allowing the user to attack directly or manipulate objects to hurl at enemies. Some say it's a form of telekinesis."
The real-world Ancient Power was more consistent than the game version, which relies on RNG.
In real life, it can control more than just rocks—but most wild Pokémon still default to using stones.
[How did you guess that Omanyte knew Ancient Power?]
"Just a deduction. A high-level Omanyte has a good chance of knowing it."
[User 'NutriThread' requests a connection!]
Lovy saw the name and accepted—finally time to clock out.
"Streamer! What's the method? Tell me!"
NutriThread was visibly hyped.
He held a portable breeding box with Omanyte inside. Since he planned to sell it, he didn't bother transferring it to a Poké Ball.
"It's simple. Your Omanyte will evolve soon. If it evolves successfully, its price could double."
[Wait, Omanyte can evolve?!]
[Yeah, I just checked—into Omastar.]
[Streamer knows the evolution conditions?!]
[666, Nutri bro's gonna be rich!]
"For real, bro? Then I'll hold onto it until it evolves before selling!"