Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

After Da You finished cursing the mosquito coil tadpole, his face felt burning hot.

The whispers of the trainers around him stung him like needles.

"That spark attack just now... it was incredibly powerful!"

"A one-hit kill against a type disadvantage? This Charmander is really well-trained!"

Da You stared intently at the little fire dragon standing tall and proud in the arena.

The flames on its tail burned exceptionally brightly, deep red with gold edges, and just looking at them made you feel a wave of heat.

Is this little fire dragon able to use its other skills so skillfully?

I wish I had tried it last time.

And this flame intensity... something's not right!

Using it on mosquito coil tadpoles in a pond has almost no effect, right?

Why are the flames so intense now?

When he first got his hands on it, his second uncle mysteriously pulled him aside and whispered, "Dayou, this little fire dragon is no ordinary creature. Your second uncle paid a high price to get it."

"It has great potential. With proper training, it can definitely help you achieve great things in the future!"

"It might even be used to win the championship."

Da-Yu was so excited at the time, touching his brand-new Poké Ball, his mind filled with images of showing it off to his friends.

What potential? What championship?

He didn't take it to heart at all.

He waved his hand dismissively, "I know, I know, Second Uncle, you're so long-winded."

just now……

Now he watched as the little fire dragon nimbly dodged the attacks of the mosquito coil tadpoles.

Looking at the incredibly powerful deep red sparks.

Watching it fight, it actually obeyed commands and used skills like smoke screens, ramming, and clawing, and the transitions between them were so skillful!

It clearly possesses all these skills?

Da You suddenly remembered what the first thing Qian did after he subdued the little fire dragon was.

It's like throwing it directly into the forest and ordering it to fight against wild mosquito tadpoles.

As a result, it was defeated.

Soaked to the bone, its tail flame flickered weakly.

Da-you immediately cursed him as "useless," and then...

Then I never trained it properly again, and just killed a few small insects.

Every day I made it do chores, and when I was in a bad mood I would beat and scold it. In the end, I simply tricked it into waiting on the rocks.

If I also command it to use these skills, will it be just as strong?

The thought popped into Da-you's mind.

Immediately following was a surge of intense regret, mixed with jealousy, that gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake.

On what grounds?

Why is it that the junk I throw away becomes so powerful in this kid's hands?

That power should have been mine!

That's my championship potential!

Da-you's eyes reddened.

He stared at the little fire dragon, then looked at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan squatted down, gently stroking the little fire dragon's head, and whispering something.

The little dragon affectionately rubbed against his hand.

That look of trust and dependence...

Da-you suddenly felt an intense glare.

That should have belonged to him!

"cough……"

Da-you coughed lightly and forced a smile.

He took a step forward, putting on an expression that said, "I'm a magnanimous person."

"Not bad, kid."

He spoke to Jiang Chuan, his tone deliberately light:

"I didn't expect your training level to be so good."

"To be able to train my Charmander to this extent..."

He emphasized the word "my".

Jiang Chuan raised his head and looked at him coldly.

He didn't say anything.

Da You felt a little uneasy under his gaze, but he still braced himself and turned to Little Fire Dragon.

He forced a smile onto his face, a smile so fake it was nauseating.

"Little trash... Charmander, I'm glad you've gotten stronger."

He took out the red and white Poké Ball that originally belonged to Charmander.

I tossed it in my hand.

"I, Da-you, am not a stingy person."

I'll give you one more chance.

He turned on the button on the Poké Ball and aimed it at Charmander.

His face bore an expression of charity:

"Come back to me."

"Follow me, and you will become stronger!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he threw out the Poké Ball.

The little dragon stood still, motionless.

It raised its head and looked at the red light shooting towards it.

Looking at that familiar baby ball.

Looking at Dayou's fake smile.

In an instant, countless memories flooded my mind.

Cold rain.

An endless wait on the rock.

Insults such as "trash," "useless thing," and "get lost."

And last night, the new owner's warm embrace and all-night vigil.

The little dragon swung its tail sharply!

call!

Its tail, burning with deep red flames, precisely struck the thrown Poké Ball.

The baby ball was swatted back and hit Da-Yu in the face with a "smack"!

"what!"

Da-you cried out in pain and covered his nose.

The little dragon had already opened its mouth.

A deep red flame condensed in his mouth.

It aimed at the precious ball that had fallen to the ground and once bound it.

boom!

A blazing pillar of fire erupted forth!

There was a crisp "snap" sound.

The Poké Ball's outer shell cracked directly under high temperatures!

The aftershocks of the flames scorched Da-yu's hair and eyebrows as he crouched down to pick up the ball.

"Wow!"

Da-you screamed and fell backward, frantically slapping his face.

His hair was sparse and burnt, half of his eyebrows were bald, and his face was covered in black and red patches, making him look utterly disheveled.

The little dragon withdrew its flames.

It stood there, looking down at Dayou who was lying on the ground, its eyes seeming to say: it is now the dragon of Jiangchuan.

You no longer need your small ball; Jiangchuan's big ball is more comfortable.

Then, right before Da You's eyes, Charmander willingly entered Jiang Chuan's giant Poké Ball.

"No, no!" Da-you cried out helplessly.

But the Poké Ball stabilized instantly, imprinting Jiang Chuan's mark on Charmander, indicating that it was now Jiang Chuan's Pokémon.

"That's my...my little fire dragon..."

Suddenly, he jumped up, pointed at Jiang Chuan, and shouted hysterically:

"You! You stole my Pokémon!"

"Everyone saw it! He stole my little dragon!"

"League laws prohibit stealing other people's Pokémon! You'll go to jail!"

He turned to the trainers around him, trying to find support:

"Don't you think so! This is robbery!"

However, all he received in response was a scornful look and whispers.

"Pah, shameless."

"Who just said 'I throw away unwanted trash'?"

"Now that others have nurtured it well, it's theirs again?"

Da-you's face turned pale and then red.

He knew he was in the wrong.

But the jealousy and resentment at losing the "treasure" consumed his reason.

He glared fiercely at Jiang Chuan:

"You wait! Kid, I'll remember you!"

"You dare steal from Da You? You're dead!"

"My second uncle won't let you get away with this! You..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

A strong hand suddenly reached out from behind and grabbed his wrist.

Immediately afterwards, his other hand grabbed his other wrist.

Click!

A cold, hard sensation came through.

Da-you looked down.

A pair of gleaming handcuffs were already locked on his wrists.

"Huh??"

Da-you was stunned.

He turned his head abruptly.

Behind him stood two police officers in uniform with serious expressions.

"What...what are you doing?"

Dayou panicked and struggled to his feet, shouting, "Why are you grabbing me! Grab him! He stole my Pokémon!"

A police officer said coldly, "Trainer Daisuke, you're going to be investigated."

"Investigate what! What do I have to investigate!" Da You shouted, "Let me go! Do you know who my second uncle is?! How dare you arrest me?!"

At this time.

The sound of police motorcycle engines could be heard in the distance.

A blue and white motorcycle sped by, then came to a stop with a beautiful drift.

Ms. Officer Jenny, dressed in a smart police uniform and looking dashing, dismounted from her motorcycle.

Hanako was riding behind her.

Miss Officer Jenny walked closer, first nodding to Jiang Chuan, then looking at Da You who was handcuffed.

She unfolded the electronic arrest warrant in her hand, her voice clear and forceful:

"Trainer Daisuke, this is to formally inform you."

"You are suspected of long-term, repeated, and intentional abuse of Pokémon, and malicious abandonment of them. The evidence is conclusive."

"In accordance with the Pokémon Protection Act and the Trainer Code of Conduct Ordinance, you are hereby arrested and further investigation is underway."

"You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."

Da-you was struck dumb, frozen in place.

"Abuse...torture? Abandonment?"

His face turned deathly pale instantly, but he still forced himself to stay upright:

"I didn't! You're lying! Where's the evidence?!"

Officer Jenny looked at Hanako.

Hanako immediately stepped forward, took out Jiangchuan's illustration, and pulled up the video.

The video is clear and the sound is clear.

It was the video Pikachu secretly filmed—Dayou forcing newly captured Pokémon to battle each other, then tricking them one by one into abandoning them in different locations.

The trainers around them took a closer look and immediately erupted in excitement.

"Holy crap! That's inhuman!"

"Trying this to Pokémon? You're an animal!"

"No wonder that little fire dragon was so resolute just now..."

Da-you's legs went weak when he watched the video.

"This...this is a fake! It's counterfeit!"

In his panic, he blurted out, "I need to find my second uncle! My second uncle is..."

Officer Jenny interrupted him abruptly, waving her hand: "Take him away!"

Two police officers lifted up the limp Da-you and dragged him toward the police car.

Da-you was still struggling and shouting in vain.

The sound faded into the distance.

They eventually disappeared into the sound of the police car doors closing.

Miss Officer Jenny turned to Jiang Chuan and the other two, her expression softening as she smiled approvingly.

"Jiangchuan, Xiaoxia, and Miss Hanako."

"Thank you for providing crucial evidence and for bravely stepping forward to testify against illegal activities."

"The Alliance will remember your righteous act."

She operated the instrument in her hand:

"According to regulations, those who report such serious illegal activities and provide conclusive evidence can receive a reward."

"I have registered your three trainer IDs and information. The prize money will be sent to your linked league accounts within three business days."

Xiaoxia smiled happily: "That's great! It's what we should do!"

Hanako nodded with a smile.

Miss Officer Jenny's gaze finally settled on Jiang Chuan's face.

Her gaze lingered for a moment on Jiang Chuan's young yet composed face.

That handsome face now carried a calm confidence, with bright and determined eyes.

Officer Jenny has actually met many trainers.

But she didn't know why, she always felt a special fondness for Jiang Chuan.

She suddenly took a small step forward, getting closer to Jiang Chuan.

The serious, professional expression on his face faded, replaced by a more personal and appreciative smile.

His voice was also lowered, carrying a hint of barely perceptible gentleness:

"Jiang Chuan, we really owe you a lot this time."

"Not only did they save that little Charmander, they also exposed a disgrace among trainers."

She tilted her head slightly, sizing up Jiang Chuan, her smile deepening.

"So righteous, so handsome, and so incredibly strong..."

"If it weren't for the fact that I've been so busy with matters in my jurisdiction lately, I would really like to get to know you better."

After saying that, she turned around and nimbly mounted the police motorcycle.

"I will contact you again if there are any updates in the investigation."

Goodbye, my righteous trainers.

With a roar of the engine, the blue and white motorcycle sped away, leaving everyone in the dust.

Xia was left standing there, somewhat stunned.

"Huh...?"

Xiaoxia looked in the direction Miss Officer Jenny had left, then glanced at Jiang Chuan.

The image of Officer Jenny's smile, her tone of voice and her eyes, which clearly conveyed extra favor, replayed in my mind.

Why...?

She muttered to herself, her brow furrowing slightly:

"Miss Officer Jenny...do you want to give Jiang Chuan special praise?"

"And what's with this talk of in-depth understanding..."

Just then, Hanako came over and looked at Xia's puzzled expression, which was also tinged with an unconscious pout...

A knowing glint and a smile flashed in Hanako's eyes.

She deliberately moved closer to Xiaoxia, gently nudged her with her elbow, and lowered her voice, speaking in a volume only the two of them could hear:

"Looks like our Jiangchuan is really in high demand!"

Even Officer Jenny looks at him differently.

She observed Xiaoxia's cheeks turn red instantly, and continued to "assist" her with a smile:

"Xiaoxia, being in a good position makes it easier to get what you want."

"you want……"

"Huh?! Me??"

Before Hanako could finish speaking, Kasumi jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

His whole face turned bright red, even the tips of his ears were completely red.

"I...I...!"

She was flustered and her eyes darted around, but she didn't dare to look at Jiang Chuan.

"I'm not ready for that... Jiangchuan Da... I, oh dear~"

"Ah!! Enough said! Let's go! It's time to leave!"

She practically shouted it out.

Then, without looking back, he walked quickly and stiffly towards the road ahead, his hands and feet moving in unison.

Even their backs exuded panic.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but laugh as he watched Xiaoxia's back, which was almost moving in unison.

He turned his head and met Hanako's gaze.

Hanako mouthed "Go for it!" to him, her eyes full of mischief and encouragement.

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly.

I know it perfectly well.

Xiaoxia's reaction already says a lot.

It seems that if we take just one more step, this shy yet straightforward mermaid will be ready to be eaten.

But those all happened late at night.

Now, let's get down to business first, since it's broad daylight.