Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The battle hall was bustling with noise, the sounds of colliding energy mingling with the cheers of the trainers, creating a noisy background.

Jiang Chuan's gaze swept across the arena.

Most of the trainers here are dressed smartly and have the air of wealthy young men or collectors, purely for entertainment or to show off.

Occasionally, a few who seem serious will find that the level and training of their Pokémon are far inferior to those challengers who travel extensively.

Jiang Chuan achieved consecutive victories with ease.

After Pikachu electrocuted a mosquito tadpole, the surrounding area erupted in cheers.

"We won again!"

"How many games has this guy won in a row?"

"It seems to be... the tenth match? His Pikachu is amazing!"

Jiang Chuan remained calm, called Pikachu back, briefly recorded the victory, and then walked to the next empty area.

For him, this level of combat is more like an efficient warm-up and a way to gain experience.

The opponents' Pokémon are generally between level 10 and 20, with the occasional one over level 30, but their tactics and adaptability are very immature.

Jiang Chuan doesn't even need to frequently change his Pokémon to easily defeat them.

Butterfree also got a chance to appear, and its Psychic and Hypnotic Powder worked together more and more skillfully against opponents whose types were weaker or equally weak.

Current winning streak: 18/30

Another battle has ended.

Jiangchuan's Butterfree gracefully flapped its wings, swirling a Zubat in its vortex. The chaotic effect caused the Zubat to attack itself haphazardly, eventually falling to the ground.

"Big Butterfly, well done," Jiang Chuan praised with a smile.

The butterfly flew happily back to his side and affectionately nuzzled his cheek.

Just then, a slightly exaggerated voice rang out from the side.

"Oh~ How beautiful and powerful Butterfree is!"

Jiang Chuan turned his head to look.

A middle-aged man wearing a black top hat, a white tuxedo, and carrying a gold-plated cane walked over.

He wore a forced, elegant smile, but the shrewdness and calculation in his eyes were impossible to conceal.

What caught the most attention was the female companion he was holding in the arm.

She was a woman with an extremely hot figure, wearing a deep purple low-cut evening gown.

The dress was incredibly daring, with an opening almost reaching her navel. Her snow-white, full breasts were barely held up, with most of them exposed to the air, swaying precariously with her swaying steps, making her incredibly alluring.

Her makeup was glamorous, her eyes alluring, and she was staring intently at Ba Dahu beside Jiang Chuan, licking her red lips.

"Darling, look at this butterfly! The patterns on its wings are so unique and beautiful!" the woman said in a sweet, coquettish voice, clinging to the gentleman's arm.

"Hehe, indeed extraordinary." The man in the top hat nodded, looking at Jiang Chuan with an appreciative expression: "Young trainer, your Butterfree is exceptionally well-trained. Not only is its appearance magnificent, but its combat power is also impressive. What's rare is that it seems to have an extremely high level of affection for you."

Jiang Chuan remained calm: "You flatter me."

"Well, it's like this," the gentleman changed the subject, his smile widening, "My lady adores your Butterfree, she absolutely loves it. Look how cute she is, I just can't bear to disappoint her."

He paused, took a Poké Ball from his waist, and pressed it gently.

A flash of red light appeared, and a Lada, slightly larger than a regular Lada with glossy fur, appeared on the ground.

"This is my Rattata. It's a very rare and robust individual with enormous potential. I'd like to trade it for your Butterfree, how about it?"

"Of course," he added when he saw that Jiang Chuan did not agree immediately, his tone carrying a hint of charity: "You look like a trainer who is traveling, and you must not be well-off."

"Alright then, besides this precious Rattata, I'll give you an extra 10,000 League Coins as a token of my gratitude and recognition for raising such an excellent Butterfree. How about it, young man? You won't regret it."

After saying that, he looked confidently at Jiang Chuan, waiting for the other party to agree with great joy.

In his mind, how could a traveling trainer possibly refuse a "rare" Rattata plus a "huge sum of money"?

His female companion also swayed her slender waist at the opportune moment, hugged his arm and shook it, saying in a coquettish voice, "Yes, yes, I really like it~ Can I have it instead?"

Jiang Chuan didn't even bend down to take a closer look at the Lada.

High potential? Perhaps.

But it meant nothing to him.

He looked at the gentleman, his tone calm and even: "No trade."

"What?" The gentleman was stunned, his smile freezing on his face. He hadn't expected to be rejected so directly.

"Do you think the price isn't enough?" He frowned, but still maintained his composure.

"Twenty thousand Alliance Coins? Or thirty thousand? Young man, you should know that this Radamanthys itself is worth a fortune..."

"I said, no trade." Jiang Chuan interrupted him, his eyes turning cold. "My partners are not commodities to be traded. Besides..."

He stepped forward, his voice low but carrying an undeniable air of authority: "Should I contact the ship's security, or report this directly to Officer Jenny through my catalog, to confirm whether this monetary 'exchange' is entirely legal, and whether there's any suspicion of coercion or fraud?"

"I think the Officer Jenny family would be very interested in this kind of 'deal' that takes place on a luxury cruise ship."

Upon hearing the words "Miss Officer Jenny," the gentleman's expression instantly changed.

As someone who frequents the fringes of high society, he knows best what the Officer Jenny family represents.

If he is investigated, even if his paperwork is barely legal, getting involved with the police, especially the Officer Jenny family, will ruin his reputation and many of his shady businesses.

"You...!" He pointed at Jiang Chuan, his face turning red and white in turns, but he couldn't say a word.

The glamorous female companion was so frightened that she let go of his hand and dared not utter another sound.

"Let's go!" The gentleman glared at Jiang Chuan fiercely, as if to remember his face, then sheepishly put away his Lada, grabbed his female companion, and quickly left, disappearing into the crowd.

[Ding! Mission triggered: Refuse to release Butterfree! Help Butterfree find a girlfriend, but don't release it.]

[Mission Reward: Butterfree's exclusive powerful enhancement fruit - Butterfree's potential level increases by 1 after use.]

Super Flying Berry *1 – When consumed by a Flying-type Pokémon, it grants a significant positive boost to its size and lifespan.

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow as he looked at the newly appeared mission prompt.

In the original storyline, Butterfree would indeed leave the party soon after due to its breeding season and would have to be released.

But now, he's investing a lot of resources in Butterfree, Silver Powder, Super Flying Fruit, and Potential Enhancement Fruit.

Even without a mission, Jiang Chuan would never release it.

This is one of the core elements he plans to cultivate into the main combat force of the Bug-type.

This task is simply the icing on the cake.

Special Potential Fruit! Use it to instantly increase your potential level by 1!

If we upgrade it one more level, it will be Butterfree with the potential to become a Champion.

My goodness, throughout the entire history of the League, the number of Butterfree that can reach the Elite Four level can probably be counted on one hand.

That's an extremely rare existence!

There's also the Mega Berry, which increases the size and lifespan of Flying-type Pokémon.

This is clearly intended for Butterfree's future mate.

It's impossible for Butterfly to live a long time here while his wife's lifespan ends not long after giving birth, right?

Jiang Chuan would never allow that tragedy of life expectancy to repeat itself in his own life.

"Don't worry," Jiang Chuan gently stroked the wings of the Butterfree that had landed on his shoulder and chuckled, "You'll have a girlfriend, and your family won't fall apart. You'll become stronger and live longer than any other Butterfree."

Although Butterfree didn't fully understand its owner's words, it could feel the sentiment and promise, and happily flapped its wings.

Taking on this unexpectedly triggered mission gave Jiang Chuan even more motivation.

"continue!"

He turned and walked toward the next challenger.

With clear goals and generous rewards as incentives, Jiang Chuan's subsequent battles became even more sharp and efficient.

Pikachu's lightning bolt was almost a golden flash in the hall, combining speed and power; ordinary Pokémon couldn't even last two rounds against it.

Bulbasaur's Vine Whip and Razor Leaf have become increasingly tricky, often launching attacks from unexpected angles.

After learning that its master had high hopes for it, Butterfree fought with extra effort, and the power of its Psychic seemed to have increased slightly.

Current winning streak: 25/30

Current winning streak: 28/30

Current winning streak: 29/30

When Jiang Chuan commanded Bulbasaur to use a precise "Leech Seed" followed by "Vine Whip" to bind and exhaust the last opponent, a Growlithe, all its stamina.

The entire battle hall fell silent for a moment, then erupted into an even greater uproar.

"Thirty consecutive wins! It really is thirty consecutive wins!"

"Monster! How old does he look?"

"That Pikachu definitely has the potential to be a Gym Leader. This kid might become a Gym Leader in the future."

[Ding! Consecutive challenge mission completed!]

[Task rewards are being distributed...]

[Three random Pokémon in your party will level up by 2.]

[Pokémon: Pikachu, Level: lv40→ lv42]

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Level: lv32→ lv34]

[Pokémon: Butterfree, Level: lv26→ lv28]

Three faint lights, visible only to Jiang Chuan, entered the bodies of the three Pokémon.

"The randomness is pretty good; it takes care of all three different major levels." Jiang Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

With a thought, he took out two basic magical candies from the system space.

"Big Butterfly, come here."

"Ee?" Butterfly flew closer obediently.

Jiang Chuan fed it two candies that smelled incredibly sweet.

This investment is absolutely worthwhile for a future top-tier main force.

Butterfree happily swallowed the candy, a soft white light emanating from its body, and its aura increased at a visible speed.

[Pokémon: Butterfree, Level: lv28→ lv30]

[Candy Balance: 3 Beginner Magic Candies, 3 Intermediate Magic Candies, 3 Advanced Magic Candies]

"Elite level, very good." Jiang Chuan patted Butterfly's head.

Next, he took out high-quality energy cubes and special berries to reward the Pokémon that had just gone through a series of battles.

Jiang Chuan's meticulous care for the Pokémon, revealing the warmth between trainers and their partners, attracted a lot of attention.

Among them were several gazes from the VIP viewing corridor on the second floor of the battle hall.

The second floor is relatively quiet and offers an excellent view, allowing you to see the entire battle hall below.

Several elegantly dressed and graceful women sat on the soft sofa.

They held crystal-clear wine glasses in their hands, clearly enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea.

"Look at that black-haired boy down there," a woman with wavy hair and wearing a burgundy off-shoulder dress said, taking a sip of red wine and looking at Jiang Chuan with interest.

"I think we just achieved a 30-game winning streak. That's quite rare on this pleasure-seeking ship."

"Indeed," nodded a woman in a blue dress next to her, who looked more dignified and wore a pearl necklace.

"His Pokémon are very well-trained, and his commands are clean and efficient, unlike those of an ordinary child who comes out to play."

"It's more than just unusual!" the third woman said. She was wearing a bolder black lace-trimmed low-cut dress, revealing a deep cleavage. Her eyes, as they dared to look at her, exuded a mature woman's charm and a hint of desire.

"He's handsome, and his physique looks pretty strong...tsk tsk, young people are so energetic, it makes me a little... itchy."

As she spoke, her legs unconsciously rubbed together slightly.

"Mihoko, you're being horny again!" the woman with wavy hair said with a laugh, but her eyes couldn't help but wander over Jiang Chuan.

"I'm serious," the woman in the black dress, called Mieko, licked her lips. "You guys think such a young and strong guy must be really good, right? His stamina must be amazing... He might even make someone feel like they're in heaven."

"You're going to die! How could you say something like that!" The woman with the pearl necklace spat, her face slightly red.

"Oh, Mrs. Yayoi," the woman with wavy hair suddenly nudged the most elegant and gentle-looking woman sitting in the middle, who had been listening with a smile the whole time, "what do you think of that young man down there? Is he worthy of your genius daughter?"

The beautiful woman, known as Masayo, appeared to be in her early thirties. She had fair skin, gentle features, and wore an exquisite light purple kimono that subtly accentuated her mature and voluptuous figure, exuding an aura of elegance and nobility.

Upon hearing this, she gently put down her wine glass, smiled, and said in a gentle voice, "You're talking nonsense again. My daughter has a more important future ahead of her. Her family and the academy have high expectations for her; how could she possibly be thinking about romance now?"

Her gaze swept over Jiang Chuan downstairs, a hint of barely perceptible admiration flashing across her face, but her tone remained calm: "Even if I personally think this young man is good, she and her family would never agree."

"Oh dear, what a pity." Mieko sighed dramatically, then rolled her eyes at Masayo and teased, "Masayo-neechan, if you like it, why don't you go for it yourself? Anyway, your nominal husband hasn't been home for years. Aren't you... lonely?"

Lady Yayoi's gentle smile faltered slightly, a faint, complex emotion flickering in the depths of her eyes. She then gently tapped Mieko's hand with her fan, chiding her, "You're getting more and more outrageous! I think you've had too much to drink and are just spouting nonsense."

"How am I crazy?" Mieko retorted, leaning closer and lowering her voice, but with a suggestive smile: "Last time we were soaking in the hot springs, who was it that secretly told me they'd almost forgotten what it felt like to be pampered by a man? Ten years? Or longer? Hmm?"

"You...!" A faint blush finally appeared on Lady Yadai's cheeks as she glared at her irritably.

"Stop fooling around! We're here for an important meeting, not to... fool around."

She stood up, straightened the hem of her perfectly wrinkle-free skirt, and resumed her dignified demeanor: "Alright, that's enough looking around. Let's go back to our suite. We have a formal banquet to prepare for tonight."

The other ladies also laughed and stood up.

Before leaving, Mihoko glanced longingly at Jiangchuan downstairs, licking her red lips and murmuring, "What an attractive young man... what a pity."

Several ladies, clearly of extraordinary status, chatted and laughed, their banter punctuated by some inappropriate jokes, as they left the observation deck and headed towards the cruise ship's most luxurious suites area.