Chapter 445 (Bonus Chapter)
"Illegal?"Alex let out a quiet laugh, the sound more amused than mocking. "You wouldn't use that word if you truly understood how the Alliance categorizes trainers."
Luis stiffened slightly. Lena's brows knit together, curiosity overtaking her initial confusion.
Although both children were undeniably clever, Alex could see the limits of their understanding clearly. Not ignorance—just missing context. Knowledge gaps caused by age, lack of access, and a world that explained very little to children like them.
"That's not a criticism," Alex added calmly. "It's normal."
He leaned back in his chair and folded his hands together.
"The Alliance doesn't see trainers as a single group. In practice, they divide them into three broad categories. There are no official terms for them."
He raised one finger.
"First: Alliance Trainers. These are the only trainers the Alliance openly recognizes. They're registered, licensed, monitored, and acknowledged by the system. Gyms, leagues, rankings—everything revolves around this group."
He raised a second finger.