Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

A blue and white Pokémon egg. Is it most likely a Flying, Water, or Ice type Pokémon?

These types of Pokémon don't seem to have their own triggers, right?

Not entirely; the toad king covered in tumors might not even appreciate it himself.

But if it's a Giant Swampert, then it's fine.

…………

Xia Chen was observing the Pokémon egg that now belonged to him when he suddenly heard Eevee's weak cry.

"Buyi."

Hey, is Eevee awake yet?

Xia Chen turned around and saw that Ibu had woken up and seemed to be staring blankly at the ceiling. He quickly went to the bedside.

"Are you awake, Ibrahimovic? The surgery was a success. You're a boy now."

Ibrahimovic snapped out of his daze and rolled his eyes at Xia Chen, who thought he was being funny.

Wait till you get old, and see how I pull out your oxygen tube!

"Just kidding! I watched your last match, you did a great job, Ibrahimovic!"

If it were a tsundere (initially cold but later warm) sprite, it would probably turn its head away with a shy expression and say something like, "It wasn't because of you that I snapped!"

But Ibrahimovic had long since passed that immature stage, and she sighed with a look of weariness.

I, Ibrahimovic, have truly sacrificed so much for this family!

Eevee struggled to its feet and pointed towards the Pokémon egg, "Eevee~ (So, do you like the reward I chose?)"

Xia Chen looked at him strangely, "Why did you think of picking a Pokémon egg?"

Ibrahimovic paused, unsure how to explain the situation.

Although she knew Xia Chen would definitely like this elf, Xia Chen didn't know that she knew.

More importantly, he himself couldn't explain how he knew it.

How to do?

In desperation, she had no choice but to feign a pitiful expression, saying, "Eevee. (Little Eevee is so lonely without any friends~)"

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(The third Pokémon is about to appear! What Pokémon will it be? Let's guess! [Psyduck laughing.jpg])

What's inside the Pokémon egg in Chapter 70?

"Hello, your Pokémon egg is expected to hatch in about a week. If possible, it would be best to come to the Pokémon Center for a check-up every two days. Wishing you and your Pokémon good health!"

Hearing Miss Joy's sweet voice, Xia Chen finally decided to keep the elf egg.

Since the power to choose the reward has been given to Ibrahimovic, we must also accept the consequences.

Anyway, there are so many spirits in this world, and I'm sure there are far more that I like than those that I'm indifferent to.

Ibrahimovic has always had good luck, and he'll probably have good luck with this blind box opening as well.

By late afternoon, Eevee had recovered enough. After packing up their things and taking the Pokémon egg with them, the group finally went home.

To celebrate Ibrahimovic's victory, Xia Chen spent several hours preparing a large table full of delicious dishes.

Regardless, this is the first championship that he and Ibrahimovic have won together.

It's somewhat like saying "Kobe and I combined for 83 points."

But even a win without effort is still a win; in the Elf Arena, the winner takes all!

Xia Chen filmed a vlog titled "[My Bogaman Cup Celebration with Ibrahimovic]" without any psychological burden.

Besides himself, Eevee, and Feebas, Mingyi will also appear as Eevee's temporary guardian in the second half of the game.

In the Pogaman Cup, Xia Chen, who lost his online name, made it to the semi-finals. Ming Yi, who was also quite popular, was revealed to be Xia Chen's photographer.

So the two of them discussed it and decided that since they were already exposed and there was nothing shameful about it, they might as well just show their faces on camera.

Not only does it save you trouble, but you can also enjoy a wave of good looks.

While the buzz surrounding the Bogaman Cup hasn't died down yet, I'll try to reach the milestone of one million followers.

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Since it was to celebrate Ibrahimovic's victory, Xia Chen's cooking was definitely based on the flavors that Ibrahimovic likes.

Yellow croaker in soup, braised prawns, boiled beef, sweet and sour pork—a whole table full of delicious and visually appealing food that made Ibu's eyes light up.

Five days!

It's been five whole days since I've had Xia Chen's cooking. Do you know how I've spent these five days?

Eevee is now very envious of Snorlax. If only I had such a big stomach, I could eat everything on the table!

Although he was already eager to start his feast, Ibrahimovic patiently waited for Xia Chen to come out of the kitchen with the last dish.

This is a sign of respect and courtesy to the chef who is also the head of the household.

"Here comes the chicken soup~"

With the last pot of soup served, the celebration banquet officially began.

Just as Ibu was getting ready to get to work, Xia Chen pushed a plate of vegetables in front of her.

"Ibu, Miss Joy said you should eat light meals these days, so have this stir-fried vegetable dish."

"?"

Ibrahimovic slowly typed a question mark.

I've been drooling for ages and this is what you're telling me?

So, the celebration banquet held for me was just me eating grass while you guys ate a feast, right?

Ibrahimovic's mood instantly plummeted, but this was a major issue concerning her health, so she couldn't afford to act recklessly; it seemed that this was the only option.

"Buyi."

Ibrahimovic glanced at the bright green vegetables on the plate, which made him lose his appetite, sighed, and reluctantly ate them anyway.

Hmph, what's so great about meat? If you really want a healthy diet, you still have to stick to my vegetables.

Wow, the green vegetables are so delicious!

Mingyi, who was standing nearby, recorded Eevee's amazing expressions and finally couldn't help but tell the truth.

“Ibu, Xia Chen was just kidding you. Miss Joy said you’ve fully recovered and can eat whatever you want.”

Eevee froze for a moment, then glared angrily at the sixth trainer who was trying to suppress his laughter.

"Bu Yi! (Xia Chen, when you get old, I'll definitely pull out your oxygen tube!)"

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After a harmonious and peaceful celebration dinner, Xia Chen's home returned to its usual tranquility.

Uglyfish returned to his beloved aquarium to "sleep," Eevee lay on the sofa watching her evening news, and Xia Chen went back to her room to edit the video that had been sitting there for almost a week.

Everything seemed the same as usual, except for the blue-white fairy egg in the living room, which was still quietly resting in the nutrient solution, yet seemed to be breathing rhythmically.

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The next day.

With the Pogaman Cup over, Xia Chen lost the privilege of not attending classes to prepare for the competition.

More than a week later, Xia Chen stood at the school gate again.

At this moment, even though it was only in the twenties (Celsius), Xia Chen was trembling with anger and sweating profusely.

This wasn't because I wanted to go back to school, but because of the long red banner hanging at the school gate.

[Warmest congratulations to our student Xia Chen and his Eevee for winning the Bogarman Cup!]

Xia Chen sighed and rubbed his forehead. He knew he had really brought honor to the school, but the school didn't need to go to such lengths to do so.

With that huge banner hanging there, anyone who didn't know better would think Xia Chen had won the World Championship.

However, as someone with a thick skin comparable to the shield form of the Aegis Combat monster, Xia Chen's embarrassment didn't last long.

As usual, Xia Chen greeted the classmates he knew and walked into the campus with a relaxed expression.

However, the banner at the school gate seemed to be just the beginning. After entering the school, Xia Chen found that almost everyone who saw him and Ibrahimovic would stop to greet them and chat about yesterday's game.

Xia Chen even suspected that they had all skipped class yesterday to watch the game.

This situation only improved after the school bell rang.

In short, if the students around him had the heat rays of the Homelanders, Xia Chen would probably be burned to ashes by now.

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Xia Chen, who has returned to her daily routine, has been living a very regular life these past few days.

Developing higher-quality energy cubes, secretly taking photos of Feebas, making videos to earn a living, and being a full-time chef for Eevee and Feebas.

Take care of the fairy egg that is about to hatch.

Life is a wonderful thing. Even though this fairy egg can neither move nor speak, Xia Chen's heart always races whenever he feels its rhythmic breathing.

As the egg's birth date approached, Xia Chen's feelings towards it began to change, as he had no idea what kind of sprite it would hatch from.

A father doesn't despise his son for being ugly; after all, it's the first life he's ever hatched with his own hands. Xia Chen has secretly decided that no matter what hatches, he will treat it the same way he treated Eevee and Feebas.

Even if it's a skunk.

……

"Alright, that concludes today's checkup. The little guy inside is very healthy and lively! The egg no longer needs to be kept in the nutrient solution; it's expected to hatch in the next day or two. Wishing you and your Pokémon good health and happiness!"

Miss Joy's voice was as gentle as ever. Xia Chen carefully took the elf egg, thanked her, and went home.

Because he was afraid of damaging the Pokémon egg, Xia Chen didn't ride a bicycle but walked all the way.

Holding the elf egg in his arms, a happy smile unconsciously appeared on his face.