Hoenn Region, Green Canopy Town.
In front of a farm, a young man stood at the gate, dusty and worn from his travels.
"Whew, it's been a year, and I'm finally back. I wonder how Grandpa and Grandma are doing and what they're up to now?"
"Dra~ Drakloak~"
Perched atop Alex's head, a small dragon, a blend of dark green and yellow, opened its newly awakened eyes and chirped happily at the familiar sight.
It quickly flew down from Alex's head and darted into the farm.
Alex smiled helplessly and then pushed open the farm gate.
"Grandpa, Grandma, I'm back!"
Hearing no response, Alex scratched his head, unconcerned.
It was nearing evening, and Grandpa and Grandma were likely busy feeding the Pokémon on the farm, so their lack of response was normal.
Following the familiar route, Alex leisurely walked toward his villa.
As he gazed at the familiar scene, Alex couldn't help but reminisce.
He wasn't originally from this world; in his previous life, Alex was just an ordinary worker.
One night, he worked late, leading to a rush to work the next day. In his haste, a dump truck transported him to this Pokémon world.
It had been 16 years since Alex arrived in this world. Unlike the animation from his past life, where one could travel at ten years old, here the age was fifteen.
When Alex turned fifteen a year ago, the system, a standard for transmigrators, awakened on time.
However, after gifting him a Pokémon egg, the system vanished, leaving him with only a system panel.
The Pokémon egg hatched seven days later into the green and yellow little dragon that had just flown away.
That's right, it was a shiny Drakloak!
Alex was ecstatic at the time.
What luck!
A pseudo-legendary.
And it was shiny!
One could imagine Alex's joy.
In his previous life, he adored Dragapult, affectionately known as the little Giratina. He hadn't expected the system to grant him such a wonderful surprise.
With Alex's care, using various high-grade nutritional products, the little Dratini quickly matured.
Excitedly, Alex embarked on a journey with the little Dratini, eager to take on the world.
But while dreams are enchanting, reality is harsh. Alex had forgotten how vulnerable the little Dratini was before evolving.
After a defeat by a Grubbin, Alex sighed and returned home, taking the initial Pokémon his Grandpa had prepared for him, a Hoenn starter, Mudkip.
Even now, Alex remembers the amused look on Grandpa's face when he returned home. Despite the thick skin gained from two lifetimes, he felt the embarrassment.
However, with Mudkip's addition, Alex's journey became smoother.
Throughout the year, he experienced both danger and prosperity. Finally, after discussing with his partners, Alex decided to return to his farm.
In his past life, Alex had worked hard. Even after traveling in this life, he realized that life on the farm was the happiest.
Just as Alex was about to enter his villa, a large purple figure emerged from the ground. It paused before lunging at him with a joyous cry.
"Gengar~"
"Hahahahaha, Gengar, long time no see. You've gotten fatter again."
Alex was tackled to the ground by Gengar, embracing this large purple friend.
This was Alex's Grandma's Pokémon, who had watched him grow up, always performing funny antics to make him happy. Their bond was quite deep.
Who could resist a big purple friend who was always laughing and joking?
"Gengar, Gengar!"
After hearing Alex's words, Gengar stood back, making a Bulk Up pose to show it wasn't fat, but strong.
Alex chuckled, and with a thought, Gengar's stats appeared before him.
**Pokémon:** Gengar
**Level:** 70 (Early Elite Class)
**Aptitude:** Elite Class
**Gender:** Male
**Ability:** Cursed Body
**Moves:** Mean Look, Shadow Ball, Dream Eater, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Thunderbolt, Protect, Substitute, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Claw, Sleep Talk, Confuse Ray, Lick, Hex, Night Shade...
"You've gotten stronger again, you've broken through to Elite Class now, right!"
"Gengar~"
Gengar proudly put its hands on its hips, pleased with itself.
Alex patted it with a smile, "Alright, alright, I know you're the best. Where did Grandpa and Grandma go? Why aren't they here?"
In this real world, Pokémon strengths were categorized.
Gengar's Elite Class strength was near the top of this world.
As for the Champion level above that, Gengar might never reach it.
Breaking through to Champion level wasn't easy; the gap between Elite Class and Champion Class was immense.
Even a dozen Pokémon with Gengar's strength couldn't defeat a single Champion.
And now, Gengar's talent had almost peaked, with little chance of further breakthrough.
Unless a great opportunity arose, Gengar might remain at Elite Class strength for life.
"Gengar~"
Gengar pointed towards the farm's depths, confirming Alex's guess that Grandpa and Grandma were tending to the Pokémon.
Handing his spatial backpack to Gengar, Alex said, "Can I trouble you to put my backpack upstairs? I'm going to find Grandpa and Grandma."
"Gengar"
Gengar nodded happily, patted its belly with its small hands in a confident gesture, and flew upstairs with the backpack.
Alex smiled, took out four luxury Poké Balls from his belt, and opened them, "Come out, this will be our home from now on."
"Lachi~"
"Florges~"
"Togepi~"
"Eevee"
The Mudkip that Grandpa had prepared had evolved into a towering three-meter-tall Swampert, while Florges, Togepi, and Leafeon were caught during Alex's journey.
As soon as it emerged, a small Togepi angrily rushed to Alex's feet, waving its tiny hands and slapping his leg.
"Togepi~ Togepi!!!"
Alex smiled helplessly, picking up Togepi and gently coaxing her.
"Didn't you say traveling was boring and tiring, and then you went into the Poké Ball yourself? Why are you blaming me now?"
"Togepi!"
(Not listening, not listening, the turtle is chanting scriptures)
Togepi clearly wasn't having it, crossing its short arms and closing its eyes, feigning anger.
Swampert, Florges, and Leafeon all laughed at this scene.
Alex was helpless. Togepi needed high friendship to evolve, so he kept her out, making her dislike Poké Balls. Now, she was upset.
With a sigh, Alex extended a finger and wiggled it in front of Togepi.
"Togepi~"
The little one immediately brightened, nodding eagerly, and affectionately rubbed against Alex.
She knew that 'one' meant she could have one more ice cream today.
Seeing her happy expression, Alex couldn't help but chuckle.
He turned to the somewhat goofy Swampert, the elegant Florges with blue flowers, and the innocent Leafeon.
"This world is truly amazing!"