Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

"Ah! Starfish, what did you suddenly realize? I feel your aura has suddenly become much stronger!"

Xiaoxia stared wide-eyed at her precious starfish.

The core of that red gemstone was now radiating a brighter luster than ever before.

As owners of their respective Pokémon, they are all particularly sensitive to changes in their Pokémon.

Of course, this is on the premise that you have established absolute trust with your Pokémon.

Therefore, when the gem starfish suddenly broke through to a higher level and its aura strengthened, Xiaoxia, as its master, sensed it instantly.

However, she was unaware that it was a reward from the Jiangchuan system.

Instead, they believed that the gem starfish had attained enlightenment on its own and achieved a qualitative leap.

Starfish~

The gem starfish let out a joyful chirp, clearly enjoying the feeling of becoming stronger.

It gently landed in Xiaoxia's arms, and the core gem rubbed against her arm.

"Really!"

Xiaoxia happily picked up the starfish and spun it around.

"You've broken through to the elite level!"

"Very good!"

Her face turned red with excitement.

Hanako over here also sensed Eevee's enhancement.

"Bu-i~"

Eevee leaped lightly into Hanako's arms, its fluffy tail wagging happily.

Hanako could clearly feel that Eevee's body was more robust, and the flow of energy within its body was smoother.

The observant girl quickly realized that it might be because she had accumulated something during her time fighting alongside Jiang Chuan in the arena.

"Jiangchuan,"

Hanako looked at Jiangchuan and asked gently:

"Did Eevee and Starmie break through their limits because they accumulated enough experience from frequent battles during this period?"

Jiang Chuan was stroking Pikachu's head—the little guy had leveled up too, and the energy in its sac was even more abundant.

He nodded upon hearing Hanako's question:

"It should be."

"What you accumulate is battle skills, and it's normal for Pokémon to improve."

He explained casually, his expression natural.

Jiang Chuan did not intend to tell Hanako and Xiaoxia about the system.

It's not that I don't trust the two of them.

However, this cheat is both a good thing and a source of danger.

He could trust that Hanako and Kasumi wouldn't betray him.

However, it cannot be ruled out that others will not try to extract information from you.

After all, this world has superpowers, and hypnotic waves exist.

Making them ignorant about this from the outset is also for their own good.

"So that's how it is!"

Xiaoxia held the starfish, her eyes sparkling.

"So, following you around to compete in tournaments is actually a great idea!"

She had previously thought Jiang Chuan was a bit belligerent.

Looking at it now, this is clearly an efficient training method!

After Hanako's explanation, Xiaoxia's opinion of Jiangchuan instantly improved.

This guy is so good at training Pokémon!

He seems to have been doing things casually along the way, but Pidgeotto, Pikachu, and Butterfree are all making rapid progress.

Xiaoxia thought back carefully.

It hasn't been that long since we left Pallet Town.

Jiangchuan's Pikachu has gone from being a cute little guy who could only act cute at the beginning to being able to stand on its own now.

Pidgeotto is even more outrageous, with its size and strength...

And there's also the giant butterfly!

Even though they're the same Pokémon, Jiang Chuan's is more elegant and stronger!

This guy really does seem to have the makings of a strong person.

Xiaoxia secretly glanced at Jiang Chuan.

In the sunlight, Jiang Chuan's profile was clearly defined.

He was looking down, intently examining Pikachu's electric sac.

For some reason, Xiaoxia's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

No wonder my sister said that Jiang Chuan could support the future of the four of us sisters.

Ok?

What am I thinking!

Xiaoxia suddenly snapped out of her daze, her face instantly turning bright red.

Why am I thinking about this too?

It's...it's still early. If you want to support me, then...then you'll need to be even stronger.

He hasn't even collected all six Pokémon yet!

All of them are here...

No, no!

What am I thinking?!

Xiaoxia shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off the jumbled thoughts.

Her face flushed, she moved a little further away from Jiang Chuan to avoid being affected further.

Jiang Chuan didn't notice Xiaoxia's thoughts taking flight.

He is considering who should use the newly acquired VIP experience badge.

Consciousness sinks into the system's inventory.

The badge lay quietly in the compartment, emitting a faint golden glow.

Jiang Chuan was making plans in his mind.

After much deliberation, Jiang Chuan decided to give the badge to Pikachu.

the reason is simple.

First, Pikachu has the highest potential, reaching Champion level, and requires a lot of experience to reach the top in the later stages.

Second, the next gym is Lt. Surge in Vermilion City, the Electric-type gym.

The mission requires Pikachu to take the lead.

This requires Pikachu to have a high level of overall strength.

We need to improve it quickly.

………………

Jiang Chuan rubbed its head.

"You'll level up faster from now on. Keep it up!"

Pikachu!

Pikachu happily rubbed against Jiang Chuan's hand.

……

After sorting out the rewards, Jiang Chuan and his two companions continued their journey, heading towards Kuye City.

During their journey, the three entered a mountainous area.

The journey went smoothly at first.

Jiang Chuan encountered several groups of trainers along the way, which he easily defeated.

Xiaoxia and Hanako also each fought several matches, consolidating their newly improved skills.

But once they entered the depths of the mountains, things started to go wrong.

"Is this fog... getting thicker?"

Xiaoxia frowned and looked around.

I don't know when it started, but fog began to roll in.

At first it was just a thin mist.

But the further into the mountains we went, the thicker the fog became.

Visibility is now less than ten meters.

Be careful.

Jiang Chuan walked at the very front.

Pikachu perched on his shoulder, its ears perked up, alertly sensing its surroundings.

Hanako held onto the hem of his clothes, while Kasumi followed beside Hanako.

The three of them stood in a line and moved slowly forward in the thick fog.

Along the way, Jiang Chuan and his two companions entered a mountainous area shrouded in thick fog.

The group wandered around in the thick fog for quite a while without finding their way out.

I also saw a few Pokémon around.

"Damn it, why isn't this fog going away!"

Xiaoxia had already started wailing.

She's always been an impatient person.

After dawdling along for almost an hour in such low visibility conditions, my patience had long since worn off.

"Jiang Chuan, what should we do next?"

Hanako subconsciously began to seek advice from the men in her family.

There was a hint of unease in her voice.

This kind of dense fog always makes people feel uneasy.

Jiang Chuan stopped in his tracks.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed it.

The sound of the wind.

The rustling of leaves.

The faint sound of flowing water in the distance.

and also……

"There is the sound of running water."

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes.

"Go in the direction of the water flow."

"Mountain fog usually gathers along river valleys. If we find a river and follow it downstream, we should be able to get out of this foggy area."

"Really?"

Xiaoxia immediately perked up.

"Then let's go, let's go!"

The three adjusted their direction and headed towards the direction from which the sound of water was coming.

We walked for about twenty more minutes.

The fog didn't thin out; instead, it got thicker.

Visibility has dropped to less than five meters.

Moreover, the surrounding environment began to feel unfamiliar.

"wrong……"

Jiang Chuan stopped again.

He crouched down and touched the ground.

Damp soil.

and also……

"These are the footprints we just left."

Jiang Chuan pointed to the faint marks on the ground.

"We've come full circle."

"What?"

Xiaoxia and Huazi exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

"Then... what should we do?"

"Are we trapped here?"

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath.

He looked up at the sky—though all he could see was a vast expanse of white.

Then, a decision was made.

"Since things have come to this, let's eat first!"

"what?"

Xia and Huazi were both stunned.

"Have a meal?"

"right."

Jiang Chuan took the pot directly out of his bag.

There are also portable stoves.

"With such thick fog, forcing our way through will only deplete our energy and increase the risk of getting lost."

"Why don't we rest first and wait for the fog to clear up a bit?"

"and,"

He looked around.

"The terrain here is relatively flat, making it suitable for camping."

Xiaoxia wanted to say something else.

But suddenly my stomach growled.

Her face flushed, and she fell silent.

"Eat? Sure, sure!"

Hearing about food immediately gave Xiaoxia motivation.

The fog was thick and damp, so the three of them decided to have a hot pot meal there.

Jiang Chuan was in charge of setting up a makeshift stove.

Hanako took the ingredients out of her backpack.

Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, sliced ​​meat, and various seasonings.

Hanako's cooking skills are truly exceptional.

Before long, the steaming hot pot was ready.

A rich aroma wafted through the mist.

"It smells so good!"

Xiaoxia took a deep breath, her eyes lighting up.

The three of them sat down around the portable stove.

The broth in the pot was bubbling and boiling, with layers of red chili oil and clear broth, which looked very appetizing.

"Let's eat."

Jiang Chuan was the first to pick up a piece of meat.

The meat is tender and cooks quickly in the hot pot.

Dipped in the special sauce, it melts in your mouth.

"Mmm~ So delicious!"

Xiaoxia squinted her eyes contentedly.

Hanako smiled gently and put a few more slices of meat on Jiangchuan's plate.

"Eat more, Jiang Chuan."

The scene of the three people sitting around a table eating in the misty atmosphere had a unique warmth to it.

Pikachu and Eevee were also focused on eating.

……

The joyful hot pot time didn't last long.

Then they heard a stern reprimand.

"Hurry! Hurry! Run faster!!"