"Try eating it," Cain said with a smile, placing a Pokéblock in front of Aron.
Aron sniffed it lightly, and after observing Cain's smiling expression, hesitated for a moment before swallowing the Pokéblock in one gulp.
The taste of the Pokéblock felt strange. While rocks and metal were plentiful, they were tasteless, like rice to humans. However, this Pokéblock had a unique flavor Aron had never experienced before.
Moreover, after swallowing it, Aron felt his body temperature gradually rise, and a warm current flowed inside him, relieving the usual stiffness of his metallic body.
"Here's more," Cain said, taking out a handful of Pokéblocks and placing them in front of Aron.
This time, Aron didn't hesitate and started eating quickly.
Cain reached out and patted Aron's head, feeling the metallic texture.
Aron felt Cain's touch but didn't reject it; he just kept eating the Pokéblocks.
"Being petted won't kill me," Aron thought, as he enjoyed the food he'd never tasted before.
When Aron finished eating, Cain asked with a smile, "What do you think? Tasty?"
"Have you thought about following me? With me, you won't lack these Pokéblocks. You've already felt the energy they contain; they'll help you grow much faster than eating rocks."
"Besides, I'm a trainer, and I've heard part of your story. I can train you to become stronger than that Aggron you saw before," Cain continued.
Aron looked at him with his big blue eyes, showing a doubtful expression.
"Train me to be stronger than an elite-level Aggron?" Aron didn't seem convinced, but he really liked the Pokéblocks.
"You must understand that if you stay here, not only will you grow slowly, but you'll never be able to find those you want revenge against. By the time you leave, they may already have been eliminated by someone else, and then how will you take your revenge?" Cain asked.
"Kurr!" Hearing talk of revenge, Aron grew much more serious.
"If you trust me and come with me, I'll train you and make you stronger. You'll eat the best food for your growth. What you just tasted isn't even the best—that was made for other Pokémon. But if you join me, I'll create Pokéblocks designed specifically for you," Cain added confidently.
As he spoke, Cain took out a glass jar that he had kept in his storage space. The jar contained a rare elixir collected on the Trial Island, originally meant for Larvitar but also very appealing to Aron.
When he opened the lid, a peculiar aroma began to spread, but the scent only covered a two-meter radius before disappearing, detectable only by Aron and Cain.
"Kurr?" Aron's eyes widened in surprise.
Cain took out a Pokéblock tool and extracted a small drop of the elixir, giving it to Aron.
Then, he closed the jar.
"What do you think? This is unprocessed geocentric cleansing milk. If you join me, I'll mix it with Pokéblocks and create ones perfectly suited for you. I'll also train you to fight and make the most of your body in battle," Cain said confidently.
At that moment, loud footsteps were heard.
Steven appeared alongside Aggron, approaching Cain.
Seeing Cain talking with Aron, a spark of surprise crossed Aggron's eyes. He knew Aron hadn't spoken to other Pokémon in a long time, and when he did, it was always through battles.
"Cain, Aggron is here. If you want to capture Aron, you'll first need his approval," Steven said.
Aggron didn't look at Cain but began communicating directly with Aron.
Gradually, the conversation between the two Pokémon became more intense, and the tone accelerated, as if they had touched on a sensitive topic.
"Grr!" In the end, Aggron roared at Cain and walked away without looking back.
Cain, surprised, looked at Steven, as if asking, "What just happened?"
Steven smiled and patted Cain on the shoulder. "Not bad, Cain. I leave you alone for a moment, and you've already convinced Aron to join you."
"Although I didn't understand their entire conversation, I caught the essentials. Aron told Aggron he considered you a good trainer and wanted to go with you. In the end, the two argued, but Aggron couldn't dissuade him and decided to give in," Steven explained.
"Aggron has always looked out for his grandson, even though Aron has become a bit stubborn. Aron is determined to defeat his grandfather, but every time he goes out to fight or overeats, Aggron watches him from the shadows."
"When you were talking to Aron, Aggron was already observing. This time, he just came to follow protocol," Steven added with a nostalgic smile.
Not only that, but Steven had also mentioned to Aggron that Cain was an excellent trainer and breeder, assuring him that Aron would grow much faster under his care.
Additionally, Aggron had other grandchildren and children, so he wasn't too worried about letting Aron leave.
"So there won't be any tests?" Cain asked, stunned.
"The test has already been done. Not many trainers can stand in front of an elite-level Pokémon without trembling in fear, let alone gain the trust of their offspring. What more do you want? To fight Aggron? He'd crush you in seconds," Steven joked.
Cain let out a bitter smile. "So that was the test."
Squatting down, Cain patted Aron's head and took out a Super Ball. "Come with me. I'll help you grow," he said.
Aron touched the button on the Super Ball with his head and was absorbed by the red light.
"Congratulations, Cain, on capturing such an extraordinary Aron!"
Cain knew Steven had done a lot to make capturing Aron easier.