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

Chapter 244 Professor Oak's Discovery, the Shock of the Third Round of Rewards
The following morning, Pallet Town, Oki Research Lab.

Professor Oak rubbed his slightly sore eyes and looked away from the computer screen.

A thick notebook lay open in front of him, densely filled with records of the locations and probabilities of various ores and fossils he had discovered in the game, as well as information on the habitats of the related Pokémon.

The high-end computer that Devon Corporation had recently sent him was still lit up, displaying the game "Emerald," with the character standing deep inside a cave filled with strange rocks.

Professor Oak initially went to record the locations of various ores and rock-related items in the game, originally to help Cynthia unlock the corresponding shrine for Regirock, and also to learn about the game.

He initially thought the matter would be resolved quickly, but as time went on, he suddenly discovered that in this game, every special terrain area, and even any place by the roadside, might have a place where one could find ore.
These ores are incredibly diverse, many of them never appearing in the real world, but a large portion are ones I already know about in the real world.

As a top-tier Pokémon science researcher, Professor Oak doesn't know much about ores, but he is well aware of their value in the field of scientific research.

The Poké Balls, all sorts of machines, assembly lines, production... technological products of today are all connected to these ores.

Currently, considering the global scientific research field, the demand for minerals is quite large, even to the point that supply cannot meet demand.

Some have even suggested that if the supply of minerals in various fields had kept pace in recent years, the level of scientific development would be twice as high as it is now.

What that person said was actually true. The League has tried many solutions for this, and even sent out a large number of Rock and Ground-type Pokémon to search for wild minerals for various research companies and researchers.

However, this method of searching is still too inefficient.

But the appearance of the emerald made Professor Oak think of a possibility—since everything in this game corresponds to something in the real world, could the same be true for the ores?
The distribution of ores I find in different regions of the game seems to have commonalities, and I can even use this to make a rough judgment about the common distribution of the ores, and even the conditions under which they are formed.

As for the effects of these ores, they are clearly indicated within the game.

So Professor Oak decided to focus all his efforts on this task. While recording information about the appearance of these ores and various related items for Cynthia, he also created a more research-oriented document, which he then handed over to Devon Corporation, hoping to provide some inspirational references for their real-world exploration work.

Although the game world and reality are somewhat different, I felt that this should be helpful, and the facts proved that his judgment was correct. After the first batch of documents were sent, Devon Corporation immediately discovered three unprecedented types of ore in a mine in the Fengyuan area based on his information.

Moreover, these three ores each have their own unique functions and characteristics, and are completely superior versions of several rare and special ores needed in the industrial field, which caused an uproar among the company's senior management.

The CEO of Devon Corporation even sent someone to deliver a gaming computer—the one in front of Professor Oak—hoping that Professor Oak could provide them with more relevant information.

With this thought in mind, Professor Oak picked up a cup of hot coffee handed to him by his assistant, ready to continue his Emerald journey for the day.

Just then, the door to the research institute was pushed open without any ceremony.

A middle-aged man with messy hair, wearing an elegant white lab coat, and a distinctly arrogant expression walked in.

The assistant ran away as fast as he could as soon as he saw him.

He is Dr. Charles, one of the main founders of Pokémon transfer technology, and holds a high position in the scientific community, but he is also known for his sharp tongue and extremely poor interpersonal relationships.

Dr. Charles immediately spotted the game screen on Professor Oak's computer and a wide smile instantly appeared on his lips.

He slowly walked over and tapped the table with his fingers, making a soft, rhythmic sound.

"Good morning, Dr. Yukinari Oki." Charles's voice was shrill.

"Working so early in the morning? Can researching these virtual games for kids really bring any substantial progress to your scientific research?"

He deliberately emphasized the words "work" and "scientific research".

"We're all getting on in years. We should be focusing our energy on research that truly pushes the boundaries of human understanding, instead of indulging in... well, entertainment products. These are leading figures in the scientific community. Don't you think that's... beneath us?"

"Although this game claims to offer real-world rewards... I don't think it's helpful to our current research field. Playing games can't solve that recent hypothesis in the scientific community—resurrecting fossils, can it?"

Professor Oak frowned; even he found this person rather annoying.

Ironically, he actually had the right to speak to himself like that.

Charles is indeed quite capable in scientific research, but his condescending attitude and tendency to belittle others are also unpleasant.

If it weren't for the other person's contributions to transmission technology and their status as a top researcher in the alliance, he would have liked to kick them out immediately.

Professor Oak, too lazy to argue with him, simply replied with a hint of helplessness:
"Charles, you really haven't changed at all."

After saying that, he wanted to continue doing his own thing.

However, just as Professor Oak moved the mouse to close the game, something unexpected happened!
On Professor Oak's computer screen, the Emerald game window suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light!

The golden light was so intense that it instantly illuminated the entire room, casting a golden glow on Dr. Charles's face, which was filled with sarcasm!
Along with that, a voice that both of them could hear clearly rang out!

[Congratulations, dear player "大木雪成"! You have achieved first place in the [Rock Cave Explorer] hidden event in Emerald!]

[Special reward has been issued!]

[You have obtained a special item—Ancient Revival Furnace (Prototype) x1!]

This item can directly revive fossils; please use it wisely!

As this message appeared, a burst of intense golden light seemed to erupt from the screen, coalescing and taking shape in the center of the room!
Intricate pipework, shimmering crystal panels, an ancient and imposing furnace design, and a metal shell covered in mysterious patterns...

An ancient and mysterious metal device appeared out of thin air in mid-air between Professor Oak and Professor Charles!

hum...

The machine seemed to resonate with a deep, resonant sound as it slowly landed on the ground, taking up a considerable amount of space.

The surface texture flowed with a faint light, and the crystal panel at the core flickered, as if it were breathing.

The entire research institute fell into a deathly silence.

Charles was struck dumb, frozen in place.

Professor Oak walked over, patted the machine, and chuckled.

"If you ask me, maybe it really can solve the problem?"

Meanwhile, the internet was already buzzing with excitement over the third batch of rewards.

The trending topics lists on major platforms were once again dominated by this:
[#FengStudio is giving out real money!]

[#A top player on the Time Rescue Team leaderboard has won a million!]

[#MysteriousBossInEmeraldReceivesAmazingItem!] [#GiveawayOfSkillBooksInTheBlackPhantom! Everyone Gets One!]

Numerous players shared screenshots of the rewards they received.

A top player on the Time Rescue Team leaderboard shared a bank account deposit notification text message, followed by a dizzying string of zeros.

The post was accompanied by the caption: "Thanks, Daddy Feng! My mom is saved!!"

A player of the game "Emerald" boasted about obtaining a "Life Orb," which emitted a dangerous yet alluring red light and was at least three times larger than the Life Orbs commonly found on the market.
The comment with the most likes below is—

Holy crap! With this on, I feel like my Lizard King could take on ten of them!

A player of "Black and White" recorded a video showcasing their Pokémon's newly learned move, "Psychic."

Haha, my Haunter finally doesn't just lick anymore!

Some ordinary players also shared photos of the small rewards they received in the game.

[Even though it's just a few fragments of energy, Wind Father hasn't forgotten me! So touching! Does anyone want to buy these? I doubt I'll ever need them.]

[I was just playing around, and I didn't expect to get a turn! I love this little mushroom too! More maze challenges tonight!]

The entire Pokémon player community was swept up in a sea of ​​elation and envy. Those who didn't make the leaderboard or only received ordinary rewards were green with envy as they watched others show off their top-tier items and real money.

Discussions on forums and social media have surged again, with countless people declaring they will definitely grind the game to the bone.
No matter what, we must climb up the leaderboard next time!
In a corner of the city, in a small rented room filled with the smell of instant noodles.

Chen Mo didn't sleep all night.

He downloaded "Time Rescue Team" on a whim a week ago and then became completely addicted.

He never imagined that playing a weak fireball rat, carefully exploring a perilous maze, and cooperating to survive with the little fire dragon assigned to him by the system—a little impulsive but unexpectedly reliable—would bring such a strong sense of immersion and... relief.

Only during the time he spent playing games each day could he temporarily forget about the reports, the boss's roars, and the numbness of the daily grind.

At that moment, he was simply a Pokémon striving for survival and for his companions.
At this moment, the morning sunlight shone through the dirty window, and Chen Mo's bloodshot eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

He had just completed a thrilling three-star maze exploration when the notification sound for the reward distribution rang in his ears.

At the same time, another voice rang in his ears!
[Congratulations, player! Your leaderboard rewards have been calculated!]

Your final progress ranking is: 9

The one million dollar prize has been deposited into your account.

one million!

Chen Mo was completely stunned.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, he frantically unlocked his phone to check his accounts.

And when he saw that unfamiliar number
That number
He only felt a dryness in his throat.

Five hundred thousand... is enough for him... is enough for him...

Just then, the old, scratched cell phone suddenly rang shrilly.

The name that popped up on the screen was one he knew all too well—his boss.

A wave of disgust washed over him instantly. Chen Mo took a deep breath and answered the phone. Before he could even put it to his ear, his boss’s signature impatient and angry roar came through the phone. The volume was so loud that it could be heard even without speakerphone.

"Chen Mo! Where the hell have you been?! Did you finish revising the report I sent you last night? The client is pressing us! Efficiency! Don't you understand efficiency? Do you want to quit?! Get back to the company right now! Immediately!"

"I need to see this thing on my desk within half an hour! Otherwise, your bonus this month..."

I receive a paltry wage and am constantly exploited and oppressed by my boss, working two or three times the normal amount of work every day.
Even when it's something I'm never supposed to do, my boss will still order me around.
In the past, he would have had no choice but to swallow his anger.

But now..
Chen Mo looked down at the balance notification on his phone screen again, while listening to the incessant accusations and threats on the other end of the phone.

An anger that had been building up for who knows how long overwhelmed him at that moment overwhelmed all his concerns.

He spoke into the microphone with all his might, interrupting his boss's roar:
"You idiot, shut up!"

The voice on the other end of the phone stopped abruptly, as if startled by this sudden resistance.

Chen Mo, panting heavily, his chest heaving, spoke clearly and distinctly into the microphone:
"I quit!"

"Reports? Let whoever wants to change them change them! I'm not in finance, why are you making me fill out reports every day? Have you lost your mind?"

"Bonus? Keep it for your own coffin! You never get one at the end of the year anyway, get out of here!"

After shouting, an unprecedented sense of relief instantly washed over me.

Without waiting for any response from the other end of the phone, he pressed the hang-up button and then added the number to his blacklist.

The room returned to quiet, and the sunlight seemed brighter.

Chen Mo sat in the chair, looking at the icon of "Time Rescue Team" on his phone screen, then at the one million yuan balance in his account, and a tired but bright smile appeared on his face.

He took a deep breath, as if to expel all the shadows that had been building up in his heart for so many years.

Then, he picked up his phone again and tapped the icon that consisted of leaves and paw prints.

This time, it wasn't about escaping, but rather a feeling of renewal, a desire to explore more possibilities.

The screen went dark, and a soft, forest-like light shone on, and melodious, ethereal music began to play again.

Welcome back.

A familiar greeting appeared on the screen.

Chen Mo's finger gently pressed on the "Continue the Adventure" option.

(End of this chapter)