Let you make a game, what the hell is Pokemon?.

Chapter 226 The Effect of the Mirror Image: The Rescue Team Releases a Shocking Announcement!
Ling Feng modified and arranged Mewtwo's mirror image at an extremely fast speed, and finally completed the task just before Mewtwo arrived in Slateport City.

Meanwhile, Mewtwo's game character stepped onto the bustling docks of Slateport City.

The dock's visuals are much more impressive in the 3D game graphics of the invitation card.

The enormous roaring whale fountain sprayed water mist, merchant ships sounded their horns, and tourists chatted excitedly.

The vibrant noise made him feel intensely out of place, and he instinctively avoided the crowd, heading alone to a secluded beach on the edge of the city.

Just then, the sun disappeared below the horizon, and the sky and sea reflected each other in shades of red and purple. A gentle sea breeze blew, and the waves lapped against the beach, making a splashing sound.

This tranquility, at this moment, only served to highlight Mewtwo's inner bewilderment.

He controlled his character to stop beside a reef, facing the boundless sea, seemingly lost in thought.

Just then, a semi-transparent system notification quietly appeared:
[A special environmental atmosphere resonance level has been detected, triggering a hidden story node].

Something is coming!
Mewtwo's vigilance instantly reached its peak, and its mind suddenly tensed up.

In the game screen, ripples appeared in the air in front of his character, and the light and shadow were distorted.

A figure appeared silently, with its back to him, also facing the sea.

The moment Mewtwo saw the figure clearly, it was stunned.

That is
Own?!
This guy looks exactly like me!
Mewtwo subconsciously probed with its mental power, but there was no collision or rebound. It only felt a cold wave that was highly similar to itself, or even purer.

That wasn't another version of myself, but more like another mirror.

The mirror slowly turned around, its face expressionless, but its empty eyes seemed to pierce through everything, staring straight into the depths of Mewtwo's soul.

A chilling thought, like an icicle, pierced directly into Mewtwo's mind:

What are you searching for? Power? Proof? Or... the meaning of your existence?

"Are you thinking, training your Mudkip and Beedrill, winning badges, defeating your rivals... what's the essential difference between all of this and how those people treat you? It's just another pre-programmed routine."

"You abhor being controlled, yet you trap yourself in the cage of efficiency. Have you, in a sense, become a 'controller'?"

Every word struck Mewtwo's sore spot like a heavy hammer blow.

A surge of cold anger mixed with the embarrassment of being seen through welled up within her. Mewtwo seemed to be forcing herself to calm down, and coldly retorted, "Power is fundamental, these are means. It has nothing to do with control. This is... basic logic."

A mocking smile curled at the corners of Mirror Image's lips, and a cold laugh rang out:

"Logic? You deny the value of emotional connection, yet you can't explain why Gym Leader Sion still smiles at his Pokémon and calls them 'partners' after his defeat. Can your 'logic' explain this 'inefficient' bond?"

A fleeting image flashed through my mind: Fujiki's cheerful smile and the words, "Your Pokémon trusts you too."

Then, more images flashed before Mewtwo's eyes: the pure trust in Mudkip's eyes as it evolved; Beedrill, on the verge of death at the Rock Gym, still believing in itself to fight and take the final blow; the unspoken understanding between Hatchling and Lilligant…

An unfamiliar fluctuation arose deep within Mewtwo's core.

No! This shouldn't be!

The instilled ideas flooded his mind—you are merely a weapon, and weapons need no emotions! Emotions are a weakness!
The intense clash between self-denial and shock brought Mewtwo an unprecedented sense of chaos.

"You despise human emotions as weaknesses," the mirrored voice suddenly sharpened, "but you don't even have the courage to face your own confusion! You're afraid to admit that those 'meaningless' interactions have shaken you!"

What are you afraid of? Are you afraid to admit that you are not 'perfect'? Are you afraid to admit... that you actually yearn to connect with other lives?

"..shut up!"

Mewtwo's will erupted into a roar.

At the same time, in the Rocket Team's underground laboratory, the screens of the instruments in the incubation chamber began to flash red, followed by a piercing alarm!

Mewtwo was bathed in a brilliant purple light, and the culture medium beside him was churning violently.

In the game, he suddenly raised his hand, and an invisible mental shockwave blasted towards the mirror image!

However, the light effect pierced through the illusion and exploded without leaving a trace.

The mirrored figure remained motionless and smiled again.

"Look! The power you speak of is meaningless; it can't even defeat itself."

Before he could finish speaking, the image transformed into a pure mental shock, surging into the core of his consciousness!

In an instant, countless painful scenes rushed out before Mewtwo's eyes:

The cold, metallic restraints tightened around my body...

After the energy overload, a tearing, excruciating pain...

The voice from the loudspeaker was devoid of emotion, delivering a cold, commanding tone...

And those figures in white coats, looking at him as if he were a weapon…

"—!" In reality, Mewtwo curled up in pain in the incubation chamber.

In the game, his character suddenly knelt down on the beach, clutching his head tightly with both hands.

At the same time, the mirror image had vanished, leaving only a final sentence.

"Think carefully. If you refuse to become their weapon... then what do you want to become?"

[Attention, host! The mental link of invitation card player "Mewtwo" has been forcibly disconnected due to a violent fluctuation!]

[WARNING: Mental fluctuation level exceeds safety threshold!]

[Emotional Points Calculated: 600 (Source: Confusion/Pain/Anger)]

Ling Feng looked at the system notification with a somewhat complicated expression.

To be honest, the mirror image's performance just now was beyond his expectations.

He originally intended to use this mirror image to help Mewtwo confront its confusion, but he didn't expect that the mirror image would so sharply tear open Mewtwo's wounds, making it impossible for Mewtwo to withstand it in the end.

However… judging from the situation, it seems that the effect I wanted… has been achieved?

Now, let's see if Mewtwo can find the answer on its own.

Sigh, I just hope that Meng Ge can get through this soon.

Ling Feng shook his head slightly and turned off the invitation card function.

I wonder when we'll link up with Mewtwo again.

At 9 PM, Ling Feng, who was working on the second playthrough content for Emerald and the subsequent maps for Dark Phantom, suddenly received an email from Li Xuan's team.

The email contained the initial demo of "Time Rescue Team". Although it was still rough in Ling Feng's eyes, the basic structure was there.

Moreover, for me, that's enough.

He directly invoked the system module to enhance the visuals, generate the opening CG, and set the character AI logic.

Next, I opened the Regional Morphology Concept Expansion Pack and selected Activation.

The next moment, an invisible scanning wave swept across the mountains and rivers of Hoenn, reaching the borders of Kanto and Johto.

The lava of Chimney Mountain, the secret realm of Orange Blossom Forest, and the mist of Sending God Mountain were all accurately captured and transformed into blueprints for the game's ecosystem.

Engines roared, and based on data calculations, an ecosystem was established: heat-resistant lava worms and slow-moving fire camels inhabited the lava caves; the misty graveyard became a paradise for ghost and psychic types, following their nocturnal habits…

A strange change occurred. The random algorithm kicked in, and the forms of some Pokémon subtly shifted.

First up is a Marowak. Due to the environment of the Hoenn Ancient Tomb, its bones have turned pale and are surrounded by eerie blue flames. Its Bone Club has also been stretched out a lot, and its type has stabilized as Ghost and Rock.

This guy looks pretty cool, maybe we should rename him Graveyard Mode Gara Gara?
Ling Feng raised an eyebrow.

Next, the slime from the Kanto region, in the simulation, seems to have become sticky and black due to contamination from the Hoenn industrial waste area, with a metallic sheen floating on its surface, turning into a hardened slime with its properties changed to Poison and Steel.

Holy crap, poison steel?

Ling Feng glanced at it and immediately kept this heaven-defying attribute.

Following Ling Feng's modifications, the complexity of the maze began to skyrocket.

Sandstorms will ravage the desert maze, torrential rains will flood the forest floor, and thick fog will obscure the player's vision.

In the fire-themed maze, lava begins to flow, and the number of falling rocks and traps increases.

Hidden passages require specific attribute skills to activate, such as fire melting ice barriers or water washing away silt.

Players can even encounter phantoms of legendary Pokémon in need of rescue deep within the dungeons…

A massive amount of data—terrain, ecology, Pokémon, items, quest text—was precisely integrated into the program framework by Lingfeng.

He also fixed a large number of bugs and completed performance optimizations.

Moreover, after a brief period of thought, Ling Feng enhanced the experience of playing as a Pokémon: he added vivid physical actions, such as Pikachu rubbing its face to show affection, and Bulbasaur using its vines to pull up a fallen teammate. He also enriched the selection of vocalizations and designed a large number of fun companion interaction animations.

The final step was to add a simple local rescue record leaderboard and sharing function.

After doing all this, Ling Feng realized that it was almost dawn.

Overwhelmed by exhaustion, he checked the game one last time to make sure everything was working correctly, then clicked the publish button and went straight to bed.

I'll check it out after I get up... to see how the posting went.

Two hours later.

Liuli's live stream lit up, revealing her energetic face against a backdrop of a room filled with Pokémon plush toys.

She seemed a bit rushed during the live stream, not even dressed up much, but her eyes were surprisingly bright.

As soon as she started her live stream, a large number of fans flooded in, and the live chat immediately became active:

[Good afternoon, Ruri-chan!]

【Huh? Isn't today a day off? I remember you announced it was a day off!】

[Surprise premiere! What happened?]

Liuli glanced at the comments and chuckled, "Good afternoon, everyone! Yes, it's my day off today, but!" she drawled, "I received some super—explosive news! I can't resist! So I have to log on right away!"

The barrage of comments was bursting with curiosity:
What news? New merchandise release?

Could it be... that? The rumors we heard before?

Liuli nodded vigorously, clapping her hands excitedly: "No, it's 'Wind Studio,' the one that made the masterpiece 'Emerald'! They! Have a new game! Coming out soon!!!"

"I think their name is... the Time Rescue Team?"

The barrage exploded instantly:

[Holy crap! Really?! Feng Ge made another move?! And it's only been a short time?!]

Is it a sequel to Darkest Nightmare? Or just an expansion pack?

[Buy it all! How much is it this time? My wallet's ready!]

[A product from Fengdaddy is guaranteed to be top-notch! Just go for it!]

"The official promotional video just came out, and this is my first time watching it too! Let's watch it together!"

Liuli excitedly clicked the mouse to switch the screen, and the promotional PV for "Time Rescue Team" began to play in the live stream.

Pale lightning tore through the dark clouds, and raging waves devoured the lone boat like a giant beast.

A tiny human silhouette is tossed up and down at the bow of the ship, appearing utterly helpless.

Liuli gasped, "Hiss—this opening! It's so depressing! Has something happened?"

The live chat also started refreshing:
Holy crap, this art style! It's cinematic!

[Brother Feng's actions are truly extraordinary! The budget is burning!]

[This sea scene is absolutely stunning! It's incredibly immersive!]

Just then, a pure, all-encompassing light burst forth, tearing through the darkness, accompanied by a deep, resounding sound that swept across the entire screen.

As the light faded, the camera focused on a furry, slightly bewildered, orange-red paw.

The view slowly zooms out, revealing a small fire dragon lying on a white beach, surrounded by splashing waves and sunshine.

A calm and magnetic voice narrated: "When you wake up, the world is different. It is an incredible world."

"And you, became a Pokémon."

Seeing this, Liuli felt completely stunned.

Ah? ?

Turn into a Pokémon?!

She had considered many possibilities for the studio's new project, but the idea of ​​it being turned into a Pokémon was simply unthinkable!

At the same time, the live chat exploded instantly:

This studio really doesn't follow the usual path, awesome!

[The main character turned into a little fire dragon, holy crap!!]

[Bulbasaur supporters are protesting! Why not Bulbasaur?]

[No, it turned into a Pokémon, so what's the main storyline? Beating up the trainer?]

[Curiosity +1]

Just as everyone was discussing, the scene began to switch rapidly:
The little dragon protagonist awkwardly puffed out his cheeks at the damp pile of firewood and "poof" breathed out a small ball of orange flame, successfully lighting the campfire. The warm light dispelled the surrounding darkness.

A Pikachu wearing a scarf stepped forward and smiled at Charmander in a friendly manner.

A Bulbasaur nervously retreated in the dim, damp cave, its vines slightly raised. In front of it rolled a Geodude closer and a Zubat hung upside down from the cave ceiling, its wings spread silently.

A huge top-down view appears, in which a Squirtle moves cautiously, with grass, rocks, and unknown shadows scattered between the cells.

Liuli spoke rapidly, her voice tinged with excitement: "Look! This is the core gameplay! Is this an exploration game? Lighting a fire, encountering a wild Pokémon! No wonder they used pixel art again, it really suits us."

"But... what's the game called, Rescue Team? What does that have to do with rescue? I don't see it."

Many viewers in the live chat also raised the same question.

And just then...
A letter with "SOS" written on it fluttered in the wind and landed in front of the protagonist Charmander and Pikachu.

(End of this chapter)