Kai sat cross-legged on the lab floor, the glowing blue screen hovering quietly in front of his eyes. It was the first time since arriving in this strange new world that the System had really spoken to him—not just a greeting or a menu, but something useful.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]Welcome to the Potential Evaluation Module.
In this world, Pokémon have hidden "Potential" levels that determine their growth, strength, and battle ability.
Potential has six stages:Beginner, Novice, Skilled, Expert, Elite, Master.
The higher the stage, the stronger and more capable the Pokémon will become.
Use the Scan function to see a Pokémon's current Potential.
Kai blinked and tapped the "Scan" option.
In front of him floated a holographic image of one of the Pokémon from the lab's options: a small, electric feline with bright blue eyes and a determined stare—Shinx.
The screen displayed a simple label:
Potential: Master
Kai smirked.
"Master," huh? That must mean this little guy is top-tier. No wonder the System highlighted it first.
The other Pokémon he could choose from had lower levels: Raticate was "Skilled," Farfetch'd was "Novice," and Patrat was "Beginner."
So the System's telling me which Pokémon is most likely to grow into a powerhouse…
He glanced back at the list:
Beginner was the entry level—basic, with lots of room to improve, but limited starting strength.
Novice was a bit better—showing promise but still raw.
Skilled was solid, with dependable growth and reliable battle potential.
Expert meant the Pokémon was strong and fast learners.
Elite signified rare skill and power beyond most.
And Master was the highest—a rare tier indicating exceptional natural talent.
Kai nodded slowly.
This potential wasn't something visible to the naked eye. Trainers here relied on looks, luck, or reputation. But with his System, Kai could see truth—how strong or rare a Pokémon's potential truly was, regardless of its appearance or popularity.
His fingers hovered over the screen, scanning the Pokémon holograms one by one.
Shinx, glowing softly in blue light, radiated confidence. The label Master shone next to it.
Raticate, scrappy and fierce, was tagged as Skilled.
Farfetch'd, proud and stubborn, was Novice.
Pidgeotto, swift and alert, was Expert.
Mareep, soft and electric, was Skilled.
Zigzagoon, sneaky and nimble, was Novice.
Wurmple, small and quiet, was Beginner.
Bidoof, dependable and steady, was Novice.
Starly, sharp and aggressive, was Skilled.
Patrat, watchful and quick, was Beginner.
Kai let out a quiet breath.
This system wasn't just a tool—it was a key. A way to level the playing field against those who were born into privilege.
He grinned to himself.
"Master potential, huh? Looks like you're the one I should watch."
Shinx blinked, tilting its head, almost as if understanding.
Kai's choice was far from decided, but one thing was clear:
This journey wasn't going to be easy. But with the System, and a Pokémon like Shinx, maybe he had a chance after all.