Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan crouched down, his gaze sweeping over the fossil helmet and ammonite on the ground.

These knocked-out ancient Pokémon lay sprawled out, their shells still covered in dirt and rock fragments.

He unleashed the power of waveguides.

The waveguide spreads out from him.

It instantly covered the entire area.

The aura effects of each Pokémon were clearly imprinted in his mind.

Most of them were normal reactions.

Occasionally there are a few elite-level ones.

But none of them are particularly outstanding.

Until, Jiang Chuan's eyes suddenly narrowed.

In the corner, the two Pokémon's aura response was significantly stronger than the others.

A fossil helmet.

An ammonite.

They were all huddled together next to the pile of rubble, having remained mostly inside their shells during the battle.

They belong to the type who can survive by hiding their true nature.

Jiang Chuan walked over and pulled the two out of the pile of rubble, one in each hand.

The shell of the fossil helmet felt cold to the touch, with a layer of rock-like texture on the surface, and it felt as hard as stone.

The ammonite's shell has spiral patterns, and although the edges are slightly damaged, it is well preserved overall.

"Well hidden, you're the ones."

Jiang Chuan took out two Poké Balls.

Apply the dots to the shells of the two Pokémon respectively.

The red light flashed.

The Poké Ball wobbled a few times.

Two crisp locking sounds rang out.

Successfully subdued.

Jiang Chuan stood up, and with a thought, a blue, semi-transparent virtual panel appeared before his eyes.

[Elf: Fossil Helmet]

[Attributes: Rock, Water]

[Level: lv23 (Normal)]

[Potential: King-level]

【Ability: Shattered Armor - When damaged by physical attacks, Defense decreases while Speed ​​increases significantly.】

[Skills: Water Jet, Stare, Grab, Mud Shot]

【Items to bring: None】

[Special Enhancement: None]

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow.

King-level.

His eyes flickered, and he switched to the data on the other device.

[Pokémon: Omanyte]

[Attributes: Rock, Water]

[Level: lv20 (Normal)]

[Potential: King-level]

【Ability: Shattered Armor - When damaged by physical attacks, Defense decreases while Speed ​​increases significantly.】

[Skills: Water gun, glare, roll, mud shot]

【Items to bring: None】

[Special Enhancement: None]

Both of them actually have the potential to become kings.

Their characteristics are also rare, like shattered armor.

Pokémon with this characteristic are very popular in actual battles. Although their defense will decrease after taking a physical attack, their speed will increase significantly.

This means that the more they are attacked, the faster they run, and the stronger their mobility in counterattacks.

Jiang Chuan looked at the data on the panel and couldn't help but smile.

I go.

These things buried deep underground are really good; they might allow me to catch two Heavenly Kings.

Although he wasn't very familiar with the training methods for fossil Pokémon.

But with such potential, it's a huge win no matter how you look at it.

We'll send these two back to Professor Oak for research and ask him to help develop a breeding program.

As for the position next to me...

Jiang Chuan had already made up his mind.

Let's keep that most domineering fossil pterosaur by our side.

That's what he really wanted.

The overlord of the ancient skies.

Just thinking about it is exciting.

Jiang Chuan quickly put away the control panel and clipped the two Poké Balls to his waist.

Then he turned around.

Hanako and Kasumi were standing not far behind him.

Hanako carefully avoided the unconscious Kabuto and Omanyte on the ground, her expression somewhat complicated.

Xiaoxia tilted her head, looking at the Pokémon with their hard shells, her brows furrowed.

Jiang Chuan gestured with his chin towards the fossil Pokémon scattered all over the ground.

"There are still many left, aren't you two going to take one?"

Hanako and Kasumi exchanged a glance.

Then they shook their heads in unison.

Jiang Chuan was stunned for a moment.

"They won't accept any?"

Hanako said softly.

"This cave is pitch black, and these Pokémon all look like ghosts."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of embarrassment.

"I think I'd better not accept it."

Hanako looked down at an Omanyte on the ground, her eyes filled with apology.

"I'm afraid that if I catch them and treat them badly, the Pokémon will be sad."

"I still want to win over those I can accept, at least I can treat them better."

"I don't want to upset the Pokémon because of my emotional reaction."

Jiang Chuan nodded after listening.

He understood what Hanako meant.

Hanako's perspective on Pokémon is different from that of most trainers.

She wasn't aiming to increase her combat strength.

She was more interested in exploring the possibilities of Pokémon beyond battles.

For example, ecological habits.

For example, the way humans coexist.

For example, the appreciation of food.

Therefore, what matters most is meeting her expectations.

Whether her combat strength is high or low is not that important to her.

In addition, Hanako is kind-hearted, and she knows very well that she doesn't like these Pokémon with hard shells and gloomy appearances.

Rather than taming them and then treating them coldly, it's better to let them roam freely in their natural environment.

Do not harm, do not force.

This is Hanako's gentleness.

Jiang Chuan reached out and gently patted Hanako's shoulder.

"Okay, whatever you say."

Then he turned to look at Xiaoxia.

"And you."

"What's your reason for not subduing it?"

Xiaoxia let out a cute "Ah".

She blinked and said matter-of-factly.

"I'm a future Water-type Pokémon Master, why would I bother catching those rocky boulders?"

"I don't like rocky Pokémon!"

Jiang Chuan's expression froze for a moment.

The air was silent for two seconds.

He looked at Xiaoxia, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"They are also water-based."

Xiaoxia let out an "Ah!" and her mouth opened into an "O" shape.

She looked down and examined the Pokémon on the ground again.

The fossil helmet was tucked inside its shell, which was grayish and covered with rock patterns.

The ammonite had its tentacles coiled up, and its shell was hard as a rock.

Xiaoxia's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"What?"

"You're saying these Pokémon that look like rocks are also Water-type?"

Her voice was half a tone higher.

Jiang Chuan crossed his arms and said calmly.

"Isn't Sun Coral also a rocky, water-based system?"

Xiaoxia blinked, seemingly lost in thought.

"I know about sun coral..."

She crouched down and looked closely at one of the Omanyte's tentacles.

"But I've never heard of these Pokémon before."

The ammonite's tentacles twitched slightly while it was unconscious.

Xiaoxia shrank back in fright.

Then she leaned back in.

This time, his eyes looked different.

Now that she knew it was a water system, her attitude completely changed.

"But since they are also water-based..."

Xiaoxia stood up and clenched her fist.

"Then I can take a look!"

She began to walk among the ammonites.

Look to the left.

Look to the right.

I'll squat down and poke this shell in a bit.

He stood up again after a while, frowning, clearly dissatisfied.

After searching for a long time, I still couldn't find a suitable one.

Jiang Chuan used his waveguide power to scan the area.

The sensing waveguide unfolds silently.

He filtered through the waveguide reactions of all the ammonites around him.

There was one of them, huddled in the very corner.

The waveguide response is significantly stronger than that of other individuals.

It has good potential.

Jiang Chuan raised his hand and pointed at the ammonite.

"Let's tame this one."

His tone was very confident.

"This will greatly help your water-based combat capabilities."

Xiaoxia turned her head to look in the direction Jiang Chuan was pointing.

The ammonite was quietly curled up in the corner, its tentacles tucked inside its shell, with only a tiny bit of pale blue edge showing.

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up.

She still had complete faith in Jiang Chuan's judgment, except for Psyduck!

Actually, Psyduck is not bad either. It has shown its intelligence once. It just needs more training to become smarter!

Xiaoxia muttered to herself, took out a Poké Ball from her waist, and squatted down in front of the Omanyte.

She took a deep breath.

"good!"

"I've chosen you!"

The Poké Ball gently tapped the Omanyte's shell.

A flash of red light.

The ammonite transformed into a beam of light and was captured inside the ball.

The Poké Ball wobbled a few times in Misty's hand.

Locking successful.