Pokémon: Starting as a Pokémon Researcher with Milotic

These photos are at least several decades old.

What shocked Ye Chen even more was that he actually saw his father, Yao, in the photo!

He stood in the middle of the other three, a smile on his face, wearing the standard investigator's uniform, and his facial features were at least 80% similar to Ye Chen's!

Ye Yuanhao!

This man was someone Ye Chen had barely seen since birth, and this was only because Ye Chen had memories of him from childhood. If he were a normal baby, he wouldn't have seen him at all.

What was initially thought to be just an ordinary trainer who had died during a secret realm exploration, has now appeared in the photo of the deputy head of the investigation department, dressed in an investigator's uniform.

"This is……"

“When this photo was taken, we had just joined the ranks of investigators, but now the three of us in this photo, except for your father, have all become deputy directors of the investigation department.”

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Chapter 72 Milotic Awakens

If he was an investigator for the Alliance, why did the message he sent back say that he disappeared during the exploration of the secret realm?

What exactly happened that year?

Ye Chen's heart was in turmoil, and even though he had lived two lives and was over forty years old in total, he was still extremely eager to find out what was wrong with his father.

You should know that the way I traveled through time is more like reincarnation, so my parents in this life are also my biological parents, and there is still a blood connection between my family!

"So, what exactly happened back then?" Ye Chen asked, emphasizing each word.

His tone seemed flat, but the calmness sent chills down one's spine.

"This is also what I have been pursuing all these years. At that time, your father had already become the Minister of the Alliance Investigation Department, and his strength was known throughout the world. With him in charge, almost no one in Xia dared to provoke the Great Xia."

At that time, the Great Xia Dynasty was at its zenith, with Ye Yuanhao in military affairs and Lu Xinghe in literature, making it arguably the world's number one power.

However, soon after, many incidents broke out both inside and outside my Xia Kingdom. There was simply not enough manpower for the investigators. Each of us had to carry out multiple missions across provinces almost every day. Your father personally led a team into a secret realm and never came out again.

Keep in mind that 790's main Pokémon are all Champion-level; I really can't imagine what kind of power could render him powerless.

Ye Chen never expected that his father would be such a person. It was really hard for him to connect the ordinary man in his mind with the strongest trainer in Xia Country.

However, he still managed to remain calm: "So many unexpected events happening at the same time cannot be a coincidence. This is a conspiracy against Xia Kingdom, or rather, against my father!"

He Sheng put the photo back in the drawer and said slowly, "You're right. After this incident, Xia Kingdom returned to peace, but the price was Ye Yuanhao's disappearance and Lu Xinghe's seclusion. Over the years, we have been investigating in secret and have found many forces involved. Many major countries in the world have been involved, but they are not the ones in charge."

"The mastermind behind this operation, who can orchestrate actions against our country by so many major powers, must be extraordinary."

"The clues we can find all point to one organization: the Genesis Society!"

Ye Chen slowly clenched his fist: "Genesis Society."

It seems that the feud between me and the Creation Society is irreconcilable, with both old and new grudges!

"Moreover, since that incident, the World Pokémon League headquarters' suppression of the Genesis Society has gradually weakened, and it is very likely that they have reached some kind of agreement."

"Why are you telling me all this now?" Ye Chen asked.

He Sheng sighed and said, "Because of the minister's disappearance, we were worried that they would turn their attention to you and your mother, so we concealed your identities. We also didn't tell you the truth, because sometimes the more you know, the more dangerous it becomes."

However, you've already incurred the wrath of the Creation Society, and now you've published a paper on fairies. The Creation Society certainly won't easily give up on a research genius like you, so knowing this now allows you to take precautions.

The study fell silent for a moment, and He Sheng gave Ye Chen time to process this information.

Just then, there was a knock on the study door, and Aunt Zhang came in carrying a tray with two cups of tea on it.

This interruption caused Ye Chen and He Sheng to stop talking about what happened before and instead start discussing all aspects of elf research.

When it was noon, Ye Chen had lunch there at the invitation of the two.

Only then did he realize that the deputy director of the Alliance Investigation Department did not have a single nanny or servant in his home.

“After all, I work in the investigation department, and I usually have a lot of confidential documents, so it’s not convenient to invite these people to my home,” He Sheng explained.

After finishing his meal, Ye Chen asked He Sheng to tell him about his father's past, including how they met and who his main Pokémon were.

He Sheng also mentioned that there is currently a Gible in the League breeding area, which is a descendant of Ye Yuanhao's main Garchomp, and Ye Chen could try to catch it if he had the chance.

Ye Chen awkwardly released Gible, explaining that he had already caught it when he went there yesterday.

He Sheng looked at the Gible that appeared in the study with a bewildered expression and chuckled, "This is truly fate!"

Afterwards, Ye Chen checked the time and, seeing that it was almost time, bid farewell to He Sheng.

After seeing Ye Chen to the door, He Sheng instructed, "The Genesis Society has stood for so long without collapsing, there must be a reason for it. My suggestion is to accumulate strength first before making any plans."

Ye Chen said, "Don't worry, Uncle He, I know all of this."

"Yes, I believe you are not an impulsive person."

Ye Chen walked to the door and suddenly said, "By the way, Uncle He, who is the current head of the Alliance's Investigation Department?"

He Sheng grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and said, "No, the position of head of the investigation department has been vacant for more than ten years since that incident."

Ye Chen nodded, turned around, and waved goodbye.

Back at the hotel, Ye Chen released all the elves and prepared energy cubes for them.

Milotic is still asleep, and it is unknown when it will awaken.

Over the next two days, Ye Chen visited many places in the capital and even went to the Beijing Dojo to experience it. He had to admit that it was indeed a dojo located in the capital. Although its facilities were a little inferior to those of the Alliance headquarters, it was at least a level better than dojos in other places!

On the morning of the third day, Ye Chen got up and looked at the bright sunshine outside. He was thinking about where to go today when he saw the sky outside the window darken rapidly at a visible speed.

Then raindrops began to fall, and in an instant it turned into a downpour.

Everyone on the street was caught off guard by the sudden change in weather and began to quickly look for a place nearby to take shelter from the rain.

Ye Chen stood by the window, gazing thoughtfully at the dense rain outside. Suddenly, he turned to look at Milotic lying on the floor inside the house.

Milotic was radiating a faint blue light, which made her look sacred and solemn. An aura of great power came over Ye Chen, making him feel as if he were facing a wave tens of meters high!

An ancient and timeless atmosphere wafts out, as if it were the embodiment of the primordial ocean!

This is the ancient aura of the ancient Pokémon Kyogre!

Two streaks of blue light flashed in the somewhat dim room due to the dark clouds outside the window. Milotic opened its eyes, and the ancient patterns on its cream-colored body, the same as those on Groudon and Kyogre, were faintly visible.

Chapter 73 Special Feature: Primordial Water

Pokémon: Milotic

Level: Beginner Dojo

Qualification: Champion level

Characteristics: Adaptability, Miracle Scales, Primal Water (20%)

Carry props: Mysterious water droplets

Skills: Surf, Ice Beam, Dragon Breath, Substitute, Protect, Aqua Tail, Aqua Ring, Life Drop, Dragon Tail, Ice Beam, Whirlpool, Rain Dance

Evaluation: Having absorbed a trace of the legendary Pokémon Kyogre's original power, it seems to have undergone many new changes, but it still needs further development.

Milotic's skills remained unchanged after awakening, but its aptitude was upgraded to Champion level. What surprised Ye Chen the most was the addition of the Origin Water trait in the trait column.

As is well known, Kyogre's nature after Primal Reversion is the Primal Sea, which can forcibly change the weather to rain and cannot be changed by any weather moves or abilities other than End of the World and Delta Stream, and is immune to Fire-type moves.

Milotic's awakened new trait is a low-end version of the Primordial Sea's trait!

Compared to Kyogre's ability to change the weather of an entire region, Milotic can only change the weather in an area the size of a city. Although it is insignificant compared to Kyogre, it is still far beyond that of ordinary Pokémon!

With this characteristic, it's safe to say that almost no Pokémon can beat Milotic in the battle for weather!

Furthermore, its resistance to fire-type moves has been greatly increased, and it can even be immune to fire-type attacks from Pokémon that are one level weaker than Milotic!

Furthermore, according to the system, only a portion of the energy in the Primordial Water was absorbed, resulting in this characteristic not being fully developed. This means that Milotic's future path has become extremely broad.

Milotic, having been infused with the Primordial Water, seemed to possess a unique aura that inspired awe and reverence. Gardevoir, with its silver feathers, thankfully avoided embarrassment.

However, the Gible even turned its eyes into mosquito coils and fell face down on the ground with a thud.

However, Milotic concealed this aura when facing Ye Chen.

"Milky Way, can you control the rain outside?"

Milotic nodded, then closed his eyes.

Then the raindrops outside the window began to thin out at a visible speed, the dark clouds slowly dispersed, and the sun shone on the earth again!

At the same time, the ancient markings that were faintly visible on Milotic's body dimmed and eventually disappeared.

Ye Chen carefully examined Milotic from head to toe, becoming more and more satisfied with it. After three days and three nights of absorption, Milotic had truly undergone a complete transformation and was now qualified to become a legendary Pokémon!

"Nus!"

Under Ye Chen's unreserved gaze, even the usually arrogant Milotic turned its head away somewhat embarrassed, a faint blush creeping across its face.

"Ahem! Well, to celebrate Milotic's awakening and official breakthrough to Gym Leader level, I hereby announce that Energy Cubes are free to eat tonight!"

"Crack!"

The Gible, which had been lying on the ground, seemed to have heard a divine decree and instantly got up and cheered.

Master, eternal God!