You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 7: Taming the New Leaf Cat, the Bond System Unlocked!
My thoughts return to the present.

Looking at Shinyomiao, who had just finished eating and was still somewhat unsatisfied, Xia Chi suddenly said, "Shinyomiao, be my Pokémon!"

This was not a whim after the awakening of the system.

Even without Tongzi's sudden appearance today, Xia Chi had planned to extend an invitation to Xin Ye Miao.

Unlike when we first met, after a few months of making videos and live streams, he now has some savings, more than enough to support a new Leaf Cat.

Not to mention that Xia Chi is currently a cheat code with a system by his side.

Of course, these are all secondary factors.

Most importantly, he really likes Shin-chan.

Both in terms of personality and appearance, this kitten is very much to the liking of Xia Chi, a believer in the cat cult.

As for his past of being abandoned by his trainer and the label of "incompetent" attached to him?

Xia Chi didn't really care to begin with, since he never intended to become a Pokémon Master.

Now, this is something a dignified cheater like me should be thinking about.
So he extended an invitation.

Xia Chi's long-planned straight shot greatly shocked Xin Ye Miao. Her tongue, which was still licking the cream cheese sauce on her lips, froze, making one want to grab it and pull it away.

It took Xin Ye Miao a while to react. She widened her eyes and asked as if to confirm, "Meow Meow Coffee?"

Xia Chi nodded and smiled, "Or to put it another way, what I mean is, how about I become your trainer?"

When Xin Ye Miao came to its senses, it instinctively wanted to shake its head and refuse, but when it saw Xia Chi's serious expression, it hesitated.

Xia Chi wasn't surprised by Xin Ye Miao's reaction.

During their time together, he figured out the kitten's temperament. Its experience of being abandoned and its naturally proud personality had led it to develop an "avoidant attachment style."

In other words, Xinye Miao is not very accepting of other people's attempts to be friendly to her.

Even the regular nightly feeding routine is the result of a long and painstaking effort that Xia Chi and the cat have developed into a tacit understanding.

However, Shin-Ye-Nyan's hesitation did not mean resistance, but rather fear.

The fear of re-establishing intimate relationships with humans, and the subconscious fear of being abandoned again.

Therefore, Xia Chi needs to find a reason for Xin Ye Miao.

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"Do you remember when we first met, Shin-chan?"

"Meow Coffee?"

Xin Ye Miao paused for a moment, and then the pitiful look of Xia Chi when he was almost exhausted flashed into her mind.

"You are the first friend I made here, and the most cherished partner. You saved me that time, so I want to change you too."

Xia Chi's voice suddenly became firm, and his gaze fixed on Xin Ye Miao.

"New Leaf Cat, you don't want to leave that stage like this, do you?"

Just as Xia Chi had said before, he understood this little cat whose heart was covered in thorns.

The experience of being abandoned did not break its dignity and will; on the contrary, it made it even stronger.

Both their solitary lifestyle and their unwavering defiance in the face of the monkey monsters' bullying demonstrate this point.

It still harbors a desire to become stronger, even more so than before.

Xia Chi's short sentence struck a chord with Xin Ye Miao.

Am I missing that stage?

This question only existed in Xin Ye Miao's mind for less than half a second before it vanished immediately.

The answer is definitely yes.

New Leaf Cat really enjoys the thrill of fighting on the battlefield.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that most elves are inherently combative. If given the chance to return to the battlefield, they would absolutely not refuse.

As for whether Xia Chi will be a good trainer?
This is not even a question that needs to be considered.

"Spending one night with Xia Chi was more enjoyable than all the time I spent with my former trainer combined."

If Shin-chan could speak, this would be the most direct way to express herself.

It's fair to say that Xia Chi's personality is more than ten thousand times better than that guy who only treats Pokémon as tools for battle.

So what's there to hesitate about?

Thinking of this, Xin Ye Miao immediately nodded firmly to Xia Chi.

"Meow Coffee!"

Xia Chi doesn't understand Pokémon language, but she understands body language.

He smiled and extended his hand to Shin-Ye-Nyan, saying, "Then, please take care of me from now on, Shin-Ye-Nyan."

Once she makes a decision, Xin Ye Miao never hesitates.

It placed its light green claws on Xia Chi's outstretched hand, and a rare smile appeared on its cute face.

"Meow Coffee!"

From this moment on, you are my trainer!
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[Host has captured their first Pokémon; Bond System now activated]

The cold voice shattered the originally warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Of course, since only Xia Chi's was broken, Xin Ye Miao couldn't hear a single sound from the system.

While scratching the fluffy head of the newly tamed kitten, Xia Chi mentally reviewed the newly unlocked bond system.

[Current Pokémon Count (1/6): Newleaf]

[Currently activated synergies: 0]

[Activation required: Grass type (1/2) At the start of battle, the bonded Pokémon gains 1% increase in Attack, Defense, and HP per second, up to a maximum of 100%! (Once all six Grass bonded Pokémon are present, the increase caps at 200%. Upon reaching the cap, a Tree of Life is summoned on the field!)]

[Activated Synergy: Evil Attribute (1/2) Defeating opponents will collect Fear Points. Every 100 stacks of Fear Points will provide 5% bonus damage and a Fear Point Chest. Opening the Fear Point Chest will grant rewards! (After assembling all six Evil synergies, each victory will double the Fear Points collected!)]

【待激活羁绊：速攻型（1/2）羁绊宝可梦的技能威力和能量损耗减少30%，且技能释放速度提升50%！（凑齐六速羁绊后，技能威力减少20%，释放速度提升100%！）】

[Chosen Pokémon (can be activated with [Chosen Badge]): The Chosen Pokémon gains a 20% boost to all stats, a unique move boost, and an additional Bond Pair of 1!]

Xia Chi fell into deep thought.

Isn't this just the "Eternal Forest" and "Iron Conqueror" synergies from Teamfight Tactics?

Brother Tongzi, aren't you afraid of getting a lawyer's letter from the second legal department in the Eastern Hemisphere for copying like this?

Do you really think Nanshan Invincible is just for show?

Oh wait, this is the Pokémon world, this has nothing to do with that red-scarfed penguin.
After silently complaining, Xia Chi began to seriously analyze Xin Ye Miao's three bonds.

First, there's the Grass attribute synergy, which offers a straightforward and powerful boost to multiple attributes.

It's definitely a good choice for defensive Grass-type Pokémon like Nutcracker or Cradle Lily.

Of course, the increases in physical attack, physical defense, and health will definitely be useful for the new Leaf Cat.

The appearance of the Evil attribute bond is rather strange.

Before its third evolution, Neoleaf is simply a Grass-type Pokémon.

The only interpretation is that the bond system for Pokémon is determined by the final form of the Pokémon.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the Dark attribute, a growth-type bond, is more suitable for the new Leafy Cat, which is currently in its early stages.

Of course, this is all predicated on Xia Chi and Xin Ye Miao being able to pull off a winning streak and collect all the rewards.

(End of this chapter)