Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

"Young Master Mao, you're awesome! Young Master Mao, you're amazing!"

"Xiao Mao! Xiao Mao! You're the best!"

The sweet cheers, accompanied by the rhythmic tapping of drums, grew louder as they approached.

Jiang Chuan turned his head to look.

A group of beautiful young girls, dressed in matching miniskirt cheerleading outfits, were performing high-knee dance moves as they surged toward the entrance of the research institute.

The sunlight shone on their fair thighs, dazzling the eyes.

Her skirt billowed as she kicked her leg.

The edges of her pure white underwear were faintly visible.

This is quite a spectacle...

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow.

As expected of Professor Oak's grandson, Gary, a famous "young master" trainer in the Kanto region.

The scale of the event was truly impressive.

"Thank you! Thank you everyone!"

A slightly arrogant young voice rang out.

A young man with spiky hair walked out of the research institute's gate with a beaming smile.

He was wearing a cool trainer jacket, and his hair was styled with hair gel, each strand standing up.

A confident, almost arrogant smile graced his face.

It was Xiao Mao.

He raised his hands and waved to his fans like a star.

The cheerleading girls immediately erupted in even more enthusiastic cheers.

A few bolder ones even blew kisses.

"Boyfriends and girlfriends, please!"

Xiao Mao cleared his throat and began to deliver his "departure declaration".

"Today is my first day as a Pokémon Trainer!"

"oh--!"

Cheers erupted again.

Gary nodded in satisfaction and continued, "I will definitely surpass the other three trainers and become the future light of Pallet Town!"

After he finished speaking, he glanced around.

Then, the image froze on Jiang Chuan.

Xiao Mao paused for a moment, then seemed to remember something, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He walked straight toward Jiangchuan.

The cheerleaders immediately followed behind him, like a flock of ducklings.

"you……"

Xiao Mao stopped in front of Jiang Chuan, looked him up and down, and recalled the information he had read.

"Is that Jiang Chuan? The new trainer who was added this year?"

His tone carried a clear curiosity and... a hint of disdain.

After all, Pallet Town only has three spots available each year.

Jiang Chuan's "extra" role inevitably draws more attention.

【Ding! 】

The system notification sounded on time.

[Trigger Quest - Rival Competition: Surpass Gary in the Kanto Indigo League.]

[Mission Reward: Beginner Potential Enhancement Fruit - Pokémon below Elite Four level will have their potential level increased by 1 after consuming it.]

Intermediate Rare Candy *5 – Increases the level of Pokémon below level 50 by 1 upon use.

[Bonus Reward: If you battle and defeat Blue at the Indigo League, you will receive an additional Water-type Magical Item, Ocean Heart (Used by a Water-type Pokémon, it will cause an unexpected positive mutation).]

Jiang Chuan smiled inwardly.

Not bad.

The rewards are very generous.

Especially that "Heart of the Ocean," it sounds like a great product.

He looked at Xiao Mao, his eyes carrying a hint of "looking at the mobile reward package".

"Yes, I am Jiang Chuan."

Jiang Chuan nodded, his tone indifferent.

"What advice do you have for this charming young master Mao?"

Xiao Mao looked Jiang Chuan over carefully again.

He is tall and handsome with a calm demeanor.

but……

"The last one to arrive to collect their Pokémon."

Xiao Mao shook his head, his contempt even more pronounced.

"I thought this new recruit would be really that good!"

"That's all there is to it, hahaha..."

He burst into laughter, and the cheerleaders behind him joined in the laughter.

Jiang Chuan simply watched him smile quietly.

After Xiao Mao had finished laughing, he slowly spoke.

"Finished laughing?"

Xiao Mao choked for a moment.

This reaction is wrong.

Shouldn't a normal person get angry? Shouldn't they argue back?

Jiang Chuan's calm gaze made him feel like a child fooling around in front of an adult.

Xiao Mao was a little annoyed.

But he still tried to remain calm and patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder earnestly.

However, Jiang Chuan was taller than him, so his gesture of patting his shoulder was a little awkward.

Xiao Mao awkwardly withdrew his hand.

"Ahem, but you don't need to worry about that."

He straightened his chest, trying to regain his composure.

"No matter how early you get up, you'll still be no match for me."

"The future light of Pallet Town can only be me, Young Master Shigeru!"

That's the truth.

As Professor Oak's grandson, he has the privilege of spending the night at the research facility beforehand.

Even if other trainers get up before dawn, they can't possibly choose their Pokémon before him.

This is an inherent advantage.

Jiang Chuan listened and simply smiled faintly.

"Okay, good luck then."

He reached out and patted Xiao Mao's arm.

The movements were so natural, as if he were comforting a stubborn child.

Then, ignoring Xiao Mao, he walked straight into the research institute.

That nonchalant attitude completely irritated Xiao Mao.

Eh?

Why isn't this guy in a hurry?

Why didn't he yell at me?

Do you think I'm joking?

Or... did they simply not take me seriously at all?

Xiao Mao watched Jiang Chuan's retreating figure and gritted his teeth.

Unlike the other two trainers.

The two men were so angry after being mocked by him that their faces turned red, and they immediately made some harsh remarks.

But Jiangchuan...

This kind of ignoring hurt him more than being scolded.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Xiao Mao shouted at Jiang Chuan's retreating figure.

"We'll see! The Quartz Conference will prove them right!"

Jiang Chuan didn't turn his head, he just waved casually.

Xiao Mao stomped his foot in anger.

"Set off!"

He turned around, arrogantly tossed his head, and got into the luxury sports car that had been prepared in advance.

The cheerleading girls immediately boarded the bus with laughter.

The engine roared.

The sports car, carrying Gary and his "support team," sped away from Pallet Town in style, beginning his Pokémon journey.

All that remained was a cloud of dust.

.....................

Inside the institute.

As soon as Jiang Chuan entered the hall, he made eye contact with an elderly man with gray hair wearing a white coat.

The old man was looking awkwardly toward the door.

Clearly, he had seen all of Xiao Mao's commotion earlier.

This person is none other than Professor Oak, the Pokémon authority in the Kanto region.

"Ahem... Jiang Chuan, you're here~"

Professor Oak tried to make his expression look natural.

He pointed to the three empty Poké Balls on the table next to him.

"Um..."

The professor rubbed his hands together, his face clearly showing his embarrassment.

"Here's the situation."

Professor Oak opened the three Poké Balls.

It was completely empty inside.

"Because your application was submitted too late, all the collection points are currently preparing the three starter Pokémon: Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur."

"That means I... don't have any left."

After he finished speaking, he carefully observed Jiang Chuan's reaction.

I had already prepared several reassurances in my mind.

For example, "Although I don't have the starter Pokémon, I have other good Pokémon here."

For example, "Training places more emphasis on the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon."

such as……

however.

Jiang Chuan's expression remained calm.

He didn't even look at the three empty Poké Balls, and simply said:

"It's alright, Professor Oak."

"Give me whatever you have."

Professor Oak was taken aback.

Jiang Chuan continued, "I believe that training is not solely based on the species and potential of a Pokémon."

"Instead, we grow, experience, and become stronger together with our Pokémon."

"So, no matter what Pokémon I get, I will work hard with it and become each other's pride."

These words were spoken with neither arrogance nor servility, yet were full of determination.

Professor Oak's eyes lit up.

Oh dear!

This kid... has a very high level of thinking!

Unlike other newcomers, who only have eyes for the three established brands.

He can see something more fundamental—bonds and growth.

Professor Oak's initial embarrassment vanished, replaced by admiration.

He patted Jiang Chuan on the shoulder and laughed, "Good! Well said!"

"but……"

The doctor changed the subject.

"We can't just give it away like that. You paid the fee and legally obtained the qualification."

"A good starter Pokémon should provide you with decent combat power in the early stages."

Professor Oak stroked his chin, deep in thought.

He paced around the research institute a few times.

Jiang Chuan was not in a hurry and waited quietly.

He knew the main event was about to begin.

Sure enough, Professor Oak suddenly clapped his hands.

"Got it!"

He turned to look at Jiang Chuan, his eyes gleaming.

"I have one more here, its combat strength is on par with those three starter Pokémon."

"It's just... his personality is a bit strange."

As Professor Oak spoke, his expression became somewhat subtle.

"It's not very friendly, even a bit aloof, and it requires a lot from its trainer."

"Several trainee researchers tried to build a relationship with it, but it managed to tease them quite a bit."

He looked Jiang Chuan up and down, becoming more and more satisfied with the look.

"But you're a very steady guy, and you have a good attitude."

"Maybe... it can create some unique sparks!"

Eccentric personality.

Their combat strength is considerable.

Jiang Chuan already knew the answer in his heart...