During the ongoing special energy detection experiment, Yuga also informed the Gliscor Leader, that they could resume their normal marital life. After all, it wouldn't be fair to keep them waiting for too long.
In these past few days, three female Gligar, under Yuga's direct supervision, successfully evolved into Gliscors. Their physical conditions had been nurtured well and were now suitable for pregnancy.
Since the experiment with the berry tree saplings began, Yuga found himself with more free time. The experiment required careful observation, which didn't demand his constant attention.
One day, Yuga received an unexpected video call from Robert, which caught him by surprise.
Looking at the screen and seeing Robert behaving differently from usual, Yuga asked, "What's going on? You seem a bit hesitant."
Robert appeared remorseful as he said, "Yuga, I may have done something that I should apologize for."
Apologize? Yuga was taken aback. He and Robert didn't have any particularly close relationship, so what could he have done to warrant an apology?
"What's the matter?" Yuga felt a hint of anxiety.
Robert sighed, his expression regretful as he explained the situation.
Due to preparations for the Grand Festival of the Pokémon Contest, Robert had been busy training and getting his Pokémon in top condition at the Sootopolis Gym. The use of Beautie Pokéblocks had resulted in his Pokémon, including Milotic, Chimecho, and even Cinccino, gradually appearing "radiant," with significantly improved vitality and spirit. Even the newly captured Magikarp no longer looked as dull.
His Milotic, in particular, displayed minimal changes due to its species characteristics, but all these transformations had drawn the attention of his mentor, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, Mr. Juan.
Seeing the transformations in Robert's Pokémon, Juan began to pay closer attention to his young apprentice.
Gradually, he noticed that the Pokéblocks Robert had been providing for his Water-type Pokémon were not the specialized Pokéblocks used exclusively by the Sootopolis Gym.
As the most renowned gym in the Hoenn region, the Sootopolis Gym had its unique secrets when it came to nurturing Water-type Pokémon. Even the Pokéblocks for Water-type Pokémon in the gym were custom-made. Juan, as the Gym Leader, not only used the gym's exclusive Pokéblocks but was also confident that these were among the best Pokéblocks available for Water-types.
However, today, he discovered that his apprentice was secretly using different Pokéblocks. This revelation shocked him! Could there be something better than the Sootopolis Gym's Water-type Pokéblocks?
This newfound awareness made him observe Robert's Pokémon even more closely. He realized that Robert was feeding his Pokémon with a type of Pokéblock that Juan didn't recognize. After using these Pokéblocks for some time, Robert's Pokémon underwent significant transformations.
After observing for a while, Juan couldn't resist and approached Robert to inquire about the two types of Pokéblocks he was using.
It was no secret that Robert was using products from the YoYo Day Care – specifically, the Extender and Beautie Pokéblocks. The Magikarp he had recently captured was using an upgraded version of Extender. The two Extender blocks looked similar in appearance and color, which was why Juan hadn't noticed the difference.
Robert hadn't anticipated that Juan would discover the use of Beautie, though. While Extender was openly sold by the YoYo Day Care, the matter of Beautie had been explicitly instructed by Yuga to be kept confidential.
However, since Juan had already discovered it, Robert had no choice but to reveal the truth about both Extender and Beautie. This revelation also exposed the existence of the YoYo Day Care to Juan.
Juan was genuinely surprised by Robert's description of the effects of Extender and Beautie.
The fact that an upgraded version of Extender Pokéblocks could promote the evolution of Magikarp was a perplexing mystery for many breeders and Water-type Pokémon trainers.
Beautie Pokéblocks, on the other hand, not only adjusted a Pokémon's spirit, making them more beautiful, but prolonged use could also induce Feebas to evolve into Milotic.
The Sootopolis Gym had always relied on the interaction of Feebas with Prism Scales to trigger their evolution, a closely guarded secret of the Gym.
However, Prism Scales were scarce and valuable. Consequently, if there was another way to facilitate Feebas's evolution, the Sootopolis Gym could potentially become the top Gym in the Hoenn region! No, it is the number one gym in the entire Pokémon world.
Juan had these thoughts running through his mind. He continued observing Robert's Pokémon for a while, finally witnessing the successful evolution of Robert's Magikarp.
At this point, could Juan just sit idly by? He had to acquire these two types of Pokéblocks as soon as possible!
However, what troubled Juan was that YoYo Day Care didn't publicly sell Beautie Pokéblocks; instead, they provided them only to specific apprentices.
While this secrecy worked to the Sootopolis Gym's advantage, it also meant that Juan didn't have the qualifications to make a purchase himself.
This was the reason for Robert's call – Juan hoped that Robert could introduce him to Yuga for a personal discussion.
"I see," Yuga said, pondering for a moment after hearing Robert's account. "This isn't really your fault. You had no control over this situation."
"Nevertheless, I revealed the secret about Beautie Pokéblocks, so it's my responsibility," Robert replied, sounding apologetic.
Yuga considered the situation and then said, "Is your mentor interested in meeting me?"
"Yes, that's correct," Robert nodded.
"In fact, it might not be a bad thing that your mentor found out. After all, I am a businessman, and if there's money to be made, meeting your mentor is no issue."
The potential benefits of Beautie Pokéblocks were immense. As a relatively small player, Yuga knew he couldn't fully capitalize on this opportunity himself. However, by discreetly collaborating with the Sootopolis Gym, he could secure a stable source of income.
The Sootopolis Gym held a significant position within the Pokémon League, and Mr. Juan was a highly skilled trainer himself. With the Sootopolis Gym's backing, Yuga could conduct business more securely.
As for the idea that the Sootopolis Gym might try to create the Beautie formula, that thought never crossed Yuga's mind. It wasn't that he had an immense trust in the Sootopolis Gym; after all, he hadn't even met Mr. Juan in person. He simply trusted his best friend.
Yuga believed that the Gym where his friend belonged would never be the kind to forget loyalty for the sake of profit.