Pallet Town, Kanto Region.
A robust Dragonite sped through the sky, its powerful wings beating out blade-like air currents, constantly tearing apart the surrounding clouds.
An elderly man, over fifty, sat on Dragonite's back. The strong wind messed up his gray hair, but the old man had no time to worry, only continuously urged his old partner to accelerate.
On that face etched with the marks of time, an extremely solemn expression hung, vastly different from his usual kind and easygoing demeanor.
"Ash... do you really have to come with me?" As Dragonite was about to leave the Pallet Town area, the old man looked back at the child sharing the ride with him, his eyes filled with worry.
"Oak, we already agreed when we set off, how can you go back on your word now?" The four-year-old boy smiled very sweetly, but his words showed no intention of being obedient.
"I possess Aura Power. Usually, when there's friction among the Pokémon in the lab and surrounding areas, I'm the one responsible for mediating. Now, Pokémon are causing trouble in Viridian Forest, so of course I have to go help."
"But that's completely different from ordinary Pokémon!" Oak's tone was extremely serious. "With the Viridian Gym Leader and the newly appointed Dragon Master suppressing them simultaneously, Agatha still contacted me for nearby support. Do you know how dangerous this situation must be?!"
"Then you should definitely take me with you," the boy smiled even more sweetly, with a hint of innocence. "An Elite Four Level battle, what a great opportunity to observe, I absolutely can't miss it~"
"You child... I can't do anything with you, but you must be careful, especially don't leave Dragonite's side!"
Oak shook his head helplessly. He knew Ash had made up his mind, so he could only repeatedly caution him to be careful.
"I know, I know, just rest assured."
"Sigh..." Looking at Ash's feigned obedience, Oak couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
He knew perfectly well that observing the battle was just an excuse; Ash simply wanted to help him!
This child has always been like this.
Many people in Pallet Town knew that the child every parent dreamed of—Ash—not only possessed mysterious Aura Power, but more importantly, he was braver than the average person.
Normally, no matter how fiercely the Pokémon in the lab fought, he would always intervene to stop the conflict, even at the risk of being hit by moves.
And whenever asked, the child would always smile nonchalantly and casually say, 'I can't just leave them alone, can I?'
This time, it was the same... (Good thing I came along, otherwise I'd have to figure out another way to get there...)
Oak, lost in thought, didn't know that Ash was secretly feeling relieved at this moment.
He absolutely had to get to Viridian Forest right now; even if Oak refused to take him, he would have to sneak there himself!
'Attention! Viridian Power is about to be generated. The protagonist must immediately go and acquire it!'
Since leaving Pallet Town, this death-warrant-like instruction message had already flashed three times in Ash's mind.
The Viridian Power he was to acquire must be generated in Viridian Forest, so he had to make Oak take him.
Moreover, he had to successfully obtain that power!
He absolutely could not fail, otherwise, not only would he gain no benefits, he might even lose the ability to use Aura Power.
'Warning! Failure to acquire power will strip the protagonist halo, and all abilities attached to the halo!'
See?
So this is unreasonable. That Aura Power was clearly inherent to the original body; your protagonist halo merely helped activate it when I transmigrated, so how did it become an ability you bestowed upon me?!
While muttering to himself, Ash resentfully glanced at his right shoulder, but the fellow perched there just stared blankly back at him.
Damn it... it was the one who threw out all the instructions, yet now it acts like it has nothing to do with it!
'It' was a transparent Porygon. Since Ash transmigrated into the Pokémon world as a baby, it had always been by his side, and only Ash himself could see it.
There is an illustration here, which can be viewed in the updated version.
Ash was no stranger to it, because he was its designer.
Before transmigrating, Ash was a programmer who tested Pokémon pirated games... 'pirated merchant' (D-shang) refers to the group of people who translated 'photographer' as 'xixi'.
The Porygon that transmigrated with him was the game's management spirit designed by Ash—simply put, a script... or a cheat!
It's just a pity that he hadn't finished writing the code before he transmigrated, so the management spirit can currently only manage the 'protagonist's' abilities.
Of course, it could also possess a computer or pokédex like Rotom to unlock more functions... However, Ash currently doesn't have a pokédex.
As for system-like cheats such as item exchange or even Pokémon exchange, which are popular in web novels, that's even more of a pipe dream~
But even so, with the management spirit cheat, Ash holds the key to becoming a top powerhouse!
Although there are quite a few restrictions on its use... 'protagonist halo - Perfect Person'
Current Status:
① Courage of a Perfect Person - Activated
The protagonist can control and use Aura Power, on the condition that their words and actions must conform to the 'Hero's' principles.
If violated, power will be deducted based on the severity, or even completely stripped!
② Benevolence of a Perfect Person - Pending Activation'
...Sometimes, Ash really can't help but feel speechless, asking the heavens why, despite being a game from a Shady Developer, they had to design the protagonist to be such a saint~
Given his personality, after transmigrating, he originally wanted to be a bit more carefree and fulfill Ash's original aspirations, such as sweeping through major Leagues, becoming a Pokémon Master, and simultaneously starting a harem... Oops, that slipped out~
In short, that would have been perfect for him.
However, the protagonist halo's demands on him were far beyond that; it was essentially forcing him to become a Perfect Person!
Honestly, this demand is simply ridiculous~
As the saying goes, 'no one is perfect,' and absolute perfection is often just an unreachable dream.
But... Ash had no choice but to walk this path of perfection!
Just like this crisis, even without the Viridian Power involved, as long as Ash knew about it, he absolutely couldn't feign ignorance out of fear!
Fear and retreat are not the actions of a Hero, so Ash must follow Oak and help him resolve the Viridian crisis!
At the same time, he must obtain the Viridian Power!!
..."Yaaah!!"
The rapidly flying Dragonite finally arrived above Viridian Forest, but a sudden, bizarre, and extremely harsh roar almost made it plummet from the sky!
The old man and the young boy on the Dragonite's back finally saw the true identity of the troublemakers... They were three extremely violent Pokémon, stomping wildly through the forest with their thick legs. Their spherical bodies had huge, terrifying mouths agape in the middle, and two tentacle-like pincer tongues extended from their lower jaws, constantly grabbing everything around them and throwing it into their mouths!
In the areas they were rampaging, whether it was the land, trees, or even the Pokémon in the forest, everything was devoured, leaving not a trace of residue!
"Why are they here?!" Looking at the ferocious giant beasts below, Ash was completely stunned... Why would Ultra Beasts, and three Guzzlord at that, appear here in Viridian Forest?!