— — Words I wanted to say before the main text.
I'm not a novice; in fact, I, the author, have written a few fanfics about pokémon, none of which were outstanding.
I came from the perspective of a reader, and the first fanfic I read left the deepest impression. Iron Leg's 'Dark Overlord' and 'Legend' gave me a lot of feelings, and it was then that the seed of writing sprouted.
I stumbled along the way, just as in life, one must face adversities calmly. I love pokémon, fantasizing about fighting alongside them, unafraid of wind and rain.
Growing up, I witnessed many things, as if the filter of childhood had disappeared.
The clash between reality and childhood, the protagonist's gentleness, will only be reserved for the pokémon he captures and the people he cherishes!
Please point out any areas where my writing is not good; I, the author, will humbly accept and revise. Please enjoy —
... Blue Star, a world where humans and pokémon coexist.
According to Lin Zhi's understanding, Blue Star's area was more than ten times that of his previous world before he transmigrated. The historical development process was surprisingly similar; the only difference might be that the appearance of pokémon led to more tragic events.
The main theme of the era's development took a different path, a world centered on pokémon!
Related professions are currently the most popular: Trainer, Breeder, Coordinator... pokémon are everywhere, leaving people with very complex impressions: warmth, passion, cruelty, ferocity, and fear!
Crimson flags illuminated the vast land of Daxia, spanning over 100 million square kilometers.
Gui Province, Xinqing Town.
Sitting on a small electric scooter on the way back to the village, Lin Zhi opened his eyes in a daze, almost falling off the vehicle inadvertently. After regaining his balance, his gaze scanned his surroundings with a hint of confusion, which then turned into shock:
"High school? How is this possible!"
"Hey? Be careful, child." His mother, who was driving in front, felt something unusual behind her and couldn't help but remind him.
Then she asked the doubt in her heart: "Why did you ask for leave to come home on Friday? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Zhi didn't answer. He looked around himself, touching his face with his hand, unsure what emotion to feel at this moment.
He remembered everything. At this time, he had just transmigrated, young and reckless, and was about to drop out of the 'paid prison' of a bad school to become a Trainer and venture out.
Later, Lin Zhi indeed did so, pushing himself hard but getting battered and bruised in society, and in the following years, he lost face and couldn't hold his head high.
But life, especially in this world of danger and opportunity, living is more important than anything else. Only by living can one grow and continue to Avance Trail!
The utopia in anime clashed with reality. He began to resort to unscrupulous means, hovering between life and death to become stronger, even becoming a wanted fugitive at one point.
After decades of twists and turns, he became one of the strongest current Gym Leaders in Gui Province, reaching the Quasi-Heavenly King realm!
Even so strong, there were still too many regrets. He couldn't save his family who died in the Pokémon outbreak, nor could he use his strength to retaliate against those who mocked and insulted him, because they were all dead.
But if not for the beast tide's sudden change, which shocked the entire country, how would Gui Province have undergone reform? How would Lin Zhi have seized the opportunity during the new round of cake redistribution?
He still died in the end.
Everything started anew; the past was no longer mentioned. A person is only young once! Lin Zhi was still himself, but he no longer had the passion and ideals of the past, and there was always a touch of sorrow between his brows.
Become stronger, stronger than anyone else!
Only then would he not be controlled, stepping onto the world's peak to witness all its splendor, and being able to do as he pleased.
"Mom knows you're not doing well at school, but only by studying hard will you have a future.
Xiao Zhi, keep it up! Hold on for these next few years." His mother, Qin Huayu, was very observant and, realizing her son's complaints about school, couldn't help but encourage him.
Lin Zhi still didn't speak. He really didn't want to discourage his mother, and besides, the stubborn older generation wouldn't listen. Studying wasn't the only path; it could guarantee basic sustenance in the future but not great wealth.
Otherwise, ordinary faculty members wouldn't accompany students from six in the morning to ten at night, toiling away every day.
Times have gotten better, and the lowered threshold for college students has devalued the degree.
Getting into a top Pokémon university? How many students out of a thousand can achieve that? It means competing against over 90% of opponents, already standing at the upper level of an 'industry.' Why wouldn't they receive preferential treatment?
The same goes for any industry; often, background and ability are what matter.
Smart people consider their own situation and which path would be more advantageous to take next. In the current situation, he would still drop out of school.
However, he no longer had the confusion of the past; instead, he was filled with a sense of calm and confidence.
He had no interest in interacting with naive teenagers, subserviently listening to teachers' 'earnest teachings,' which was just a meaningless waste of time! In his previous life, this school-like cage could have provided some help, but now it would only hinder Lin Zhi's Avance Trail.
With the experience, insight, and knowledge of an Elite, Lin Zhi's strength could be raised to the highest "Superior Level" of this small town in a short amount of time!
"For now, I'll become a Trainer," Lin Zhi closed his eyes to rest, planning his future path.
Daxia regulations state that to become a Trainer, one must be an adult, and each registered Trainer cannot have more than six pokémon.
He was exactly 17 years old, but in Lin Zhi's eyes, this regulation and its penalties were merely symbolic.
It's just a regulation. Which child from a wealthy family isn't raised with well-trained Pokémon from a young age?
Overly strict regulation of market transactions would only cause public resentment and harm interests.
Rules are made by the strong; everyone is human, and they have children too.
The starter pokémon is the most important for a Trainer. Those with excellent talent can accompany them throughout their lives; conversely, it will become an obstacle on the Avance Trail later and be difficult to let go of.
People are divided into different classes, and pokémon are the same: Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, with potential ranging from low to high.
Orange corresponds to below Superior Level, while Blue is the top Champion Level talent! Of course, these are reference data, and pokémon and Trainers complement each other.
A pokémon's talent is not fixed; the Trainer's role comes into play. With extensive training and investment of resources, their progress far exceeds that of wild pokémon, and their talent will change in the process.
Just as there is a virtuous cycle, there is also a vicious cycle. Excellent training can help a Pokémon advance further, while severe exploitation can also lead to a decline in talent.
But ultimately, a good start is crucial. Resources can change a Pokémon's potential, but don't overlook the cost.
Lin Zhi is proficient in Poison and Grass types, so his starter Pokémon must naturally be from these two types.
His preferred target is the common Ekans, and Weedle, with its Bug-type and Poison-type, is also good, especially the Bug-type's incredibly fast development speed. Beedrill can quickly form a fighting force.
(Bug-type Pokémon develop more than twice as fast as other types, at the cost of an extremely short lifespan.)
He had trained both Pokémon; Arbok was even one of his main Pokémon in his previous life, so he could be considered proficient.
The current problem is a lack of money. His parents probably wouldn't support Lin Zhi, and his family wasn't wealthy, so he had to figure this out himself.
On the way back, he always saw scenes of people interacting with pokémon. As Lin Zhi passed one spot, something else appeared in his eyes... Pokémon: Pidgey
Level: Normal Level Low Tier
Talent: Yellow
Type: Normal, Flying
Ability: Keen Eye
Learned Moves: Tackle, Sand Attack, Scratch, Quick Attack.
Note: Although it is gentle and dislikes fighting, if you casually attack it, it will retaliate fiercely.
"This..." Lin Zhi's recently calmed mood was stirred by a huge wave. Was this a detection ability similar to a pokédex in a game? He carried it with him in this life!
He immediately burst into laughter. Given the premise of transmigration + rebirth, having an extra detection ability didn't seem like such a big deal anymore.
[Level Divisions: Unhatched (within pokémon egg) Baby Stage (1-4) Normal Level (5-29) Superior Level (30-44) Gym Leader Level (45-59) Quasi-Heavenly King (60-69) Elite Four Level (70-79) Champion Level (80-89) Master (90-99)]
Legendary Pokémon with divine authority can break through the level cap to level 120.