Although Alex was slightly disappointed that Dratini was only a Shallow Gold Pokémon, he had to admit that the being of Dratini-species increased its value many times over.

Dragonite species with a Base stats of 600 is many times better than most Pokémon. Maybe only a Legendary Pokémon or another Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon has similarly impressive Base stats. ​​

Professor Wälhder noticed that bidding would start soon and opened the suitcase that the Bodyguard had given him and revealed 3 mobile phone-like devices. He gave each three one of these devices.

"This is the device with which you can participate in this auction. Hold the red button and say your bid to be able to participate in the auction. The other participants and the staff will know who is the one to bid. So it is sufficient to only say your bid."

Alex saw that his device number was 48, Misty 49, and Junichi 50. He had the feeling that this number was not randomly distributed.

Professor Wälhder went on to say, "In addition, this auction has 1 special rule that you should know for the future."

"Any participant cannot bid anymore on other items after using more than 25,000,000 Pokédollars in this auction."

Alex, who heard the strange rule, couldn't help but ask, "Does that mean that a participant can bid for 1 item as much as he wants?"

Junichi, who heard this, showed a confused expression. He didn't understand why Alex suddenly asked this question. He thought, "The Professor has just explained that you can't bid further after you exceeded 25 million Pokédollars. What a stupid question!"

Professor Wälhder, who heard Alex's question, gave a bright smile when he said, "As expected from you, Alex. You noticed that this rule only comes into effect after the bidding for one item is over."

Alex, who now understood this rule completely, couldn't help but admire the person who came up with this rule.

He noticed that this rule combines two important goals at once.

First of all, it was to distribute the valuable items and Pokémon relatively fair among the most influential people in Kanto and to win a lot of money at the same time without giving too great of an advantage to the rich.

Alex looked at the Dratini on the stage with boredom.

He felt as if he knew which participant would get this Pokémon.

Klee began to speak loudly into the microphone with a smile, "Now, the auction will start with the starting price of 20 million Pokédollars."

"I assure you that this Dratini will definitely have a place in your strongest team if trained properly! I'm not disparaging the abilities of any of my guests. this dratini is outstanding even amongst its own species. If you want him, then bid without any hesitation."

Lance didn't wait any longer and started off the bidding.

"25 million."

Alex saw the Lance bid for this Pokémon didn't give a surprised expression. He already thought that Lance would want this Pokémon indefinitely.

"40 million."

"It looks like Lt. Surge also wants this excellent Pokémon."

Alex, who heard this comment from Klee, had the feeling that only a person in a high position would get away with such a commentary.

"75 million." (Lance)

"80 million." (Box #34)

"100 million." (Lance)

"100 million bid from Lance of the Elite Four. Is there anyone who wants to bid higher?"

"100 million going once... going twice... and SOLD!"

With no participants bidding further ahead, Lance was able to successfully acquire this Dratini. Although he can't bid for any other items, Lance joyfully smiled as he got this Pokémon.

After he successfully got Dratini, Lance immediately went out of Box #1 and made his way to the back office to get his Pokémon.

Alex, who saw this, could understand why Lance had no interest in seeing what he gave up for this Pokémon. He felt that it is probably some kind of torture when you find another item or Pokémon that you want but cannot get.

After a few seconds, Klee began to present the second item of the actions.

"The following item is called BugGem. It has been recently produced by a well-known Bug-type Professor. It is strongly recommended for all Bug-type Pokémon trainers to take a closer look at this item. This item increases the lifespan of a Bug-type Pokémon by an average of 1 year. The starting price of this item is 100,000 Pokédollars."

Alex, who heard how a well-known Bug-type Professor created this item, couldn't help but look in the direction of Professor Wälhder.

Professor Wälhder, who saw Alex's questioning look, only showed a slight smile.

Alex, who saw this reaction, knew that Professor Wälhder didn't want to say anything and stopped looking at the Professor.

"Although this item is useful, my Scizor is still very young. And he is from one of the Bug-type Pokémon species that live longer," thought Alex when he considered whether he should bid for this item or not.

"500,000." (Box #23)

"2 million." (Lt. Surge, Box #4)

Alex, who heard Lt. Surge bid so much for this item, couldn't help but think how strange it was. Lt. Surge bid for an item that can increase the lifespan of Bug-type Pokémon. But he doesn't have a Bug-type Pokémon.

"I don't think Lt. Surge has a Pokémon to use it for, so it means he bought it for someone else. Hmm, if I remember it right, Giovanni's starter Pokémon is a Beedrill." thought Alex.

"2.5 million." ( Box #36)

...

After a few bids, the price was raised to 5 million.

"5 million going once... going twice... and SOLD!"

"Congratulations to Lt. Surge on the successful purchase."

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