Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

There wasn't much time to think it through.

After real-name authentication is completed, players officially enter the game world.

The first thing you notice is the extreme smoothness.

No need to queue?!

No message: "The current server is full. Please try again later."

No loading screen spinning!

It felt as if all players were entering an infinitely expanding world, incredibly smooth.

"Wow, this is so smooth? The Land of Light's servers are that good?"

"This is unbelievable! I'm on a new server for Gangyi Games, and I'm ranked over 8,000th!"

"I just walked right in? I didn't even turn on a VPN!"

However, this smooth flow was immediately seized upon by the online trolls who were trying to stir up trouble, and they launched a new round of attacks.

"Hilarious! No need to queue for the game, looks like not many people play it!"

"Looks like everyone's smart enough to know it's a trap, but nobody's going in."

"A ghost town from launch: The dream of Land of Light mobile game shattered from the very beginning!"

"They must have saved on server costs, no wonder there's no queue."

In fact, Yang Qian was preparing for the potential surge in traffic upon the server's launch.

Server resources leased and allocated in advance.

This is more than three times the size of a typical large-scale mobile game launch plan.

This was a significant investment, but he believed it was worthwhile.

That's exactly the kind of stress-free, playable experience he wanted.

Office of the Land of Light.

Yang Qian looked at the real-time surge in online users in the backend and the stable server load monitoring, a smile of complete control appearing on his lips.

Real-name registration required.

It's not just about compliance.

It is also a screening process and a foundational building for future social and activity systems.

The real surprise is yet to come in the game.

Upon entering the game, you'll be greeted with a familiar tutorial.

When players truly step into the world of Pokémon.

All the controversy and speculation have been temporarily put aside.

A beautifully designed open-world map, just like the Demo.

A fresh and bright art style, and lively and pleasant music.

Its highly free exploration mode instantly captured the hearts of countless people.

The game primarily encourages single-player immersive adventure.

However, it also thoughtfully provides a multiplayer world option.

It allows players to explore and fight alongside others, fulfilling their social needs.

After choosing a name, they arrived in Pallet Town and entered Professor Oak's lab.

Claim your starting partner!

The three classic starter Pokémon from the first generation.

Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur appear in a lifelike, dynamic form on the selection screen.

"Oh! Here it comes! Choose your starter Pokémon!"

"Charmander! It has to be Charmander! Fire-type is awesome! And its final evolution, Charizard, is so cool!"

"Squirtle is the best! Water-type moves are versatile, and it can even learn Ice-type moves to counter Dragon! What Charizard? One Water Gun and it's done!"

"Isn't anyone going to give Bulbasaur some respect? Grass/Poison dual-type, incredibly useful tactically, and can even learn Sleep Powder and Leech Seed—a god of torture strategies!"

"Hilarious! Who would choose Garlic Turtle? Its early game damage is negligible, and its speed is so slow, it'll be a nightmare in Dojo battles!"

The vast majority of players make their first important choice here.

However, a very small number of people missed the opportunity to make the choice at the first opportunity due to various reasons.

Starlight Video, the live stream room of game streamer [Achen Today Is Not a Pigeon].

Liu Chen, a streamer, mainly focuses on trying out various new games.

A small-time content creator known for their bad luck and uninspiring gameplay.

He entered the Pokémon world on time.

The livestream title is: "The Number One Pokémon Trainer in Pallet Town, Catching Pokémon Online!"

After creating a character named "Invincible Morning Bro," he was eager to head to Professor Oak's lab.

However, at that moment, a sharp abdominal pain struck!

"Guys, this is bad! I ate too spicy hot pot yesterday, and I think I have... stomach trouble!"

Liu Chen's expression changed.

"Wait for me a moment, I... I'll be right back! Very soon!"

He clutched his stomach, uttered a single sentence, and sped away from the camera's range.

The viewers in the live stream were stunned for a moment, then the chat exploded with comments:

"???"

"Did the streamer mess up?"

"I understand, the chrysanthemums are withered, and the ground is covered in sorrow."

"So what are we looking at now? The background of the room?"

"Wait patiently, the streamer may be having the ultimate showdown with the Toilet Boss."

This wait lasted for twenty minutes.

When Liu Chen returned to his computer with his legs crossed and his face pale, he habitually glanced at the live streaming software first.

A prominent system notification box appeared in the center of the screen:

[The number of viewers currently watching the streamer "Achen is not skipping today" has exceeded 10. We have automatically enabled the simplified chat and gift effect filtering modes to ensure a smooth stream.]

"???"

Liu Chen was stunned.

His live stream usually has a few hundred viewers, and he's lucky if he gets two or three thousand at peak times.

100,000 online?

What's going on?

Platform bug?

Or it could be some new type of prank software.

Could it be that my heroic act of going to the toilet has been leaked?

Liu Chen subconsciously checked his clothes.

In good condition.

There were no instances of streamers accidentally exposing themselves, resulting in social embarrassment.

True, who would watch if the male anchor accidentally exposed himself?

"Could it be... that watching unattended live streams is now a trend? Do our viewers have such unique tastes?"

He muttered to himself.

Just then, an SC (Super Score) bar flashed across the screen:

[Holy crap!! Streamer, you've unlocked a hidden feature!! You damn well better watch the game now!!!]

Hidden plot?

Liu Chen jolted awake and abruptly focused his gaze on the game screen.

In the scene, Professor Oak is facing his character with a slightly helpless smile on his face.

"Oh, you are... Brother Chen, right? I'm sorry, you're a little late."

"The three Pokémon I prepared have already been chosen by the other children who arrived early."

Liu Chen felt a chill in his heart.

Oh no, no Pokémon at the start?

What's the point of playing this game?

Let the trainers take the field themselves.

But then, Professor Oak abruptly changed the subject:

"But don't worry, I have a special Pokémon here. It's a bit shy and doesn't really like going into its Poké Ball..."

"But I think you two might get along very well."

Professor Oak bent down and pulled one out from under the table...

It's a small creature that's yellow, has two red electric sacs on its cheeks, black ear tips, and a tail like lightning.

Its name is Pikachu.

"Pikachu?"

Pikachu tilted its head, looking curiously at Liu Chen in front of the screen.

Pikachu!

It's not a hidden fourth choice among the starter Pokémon!

"What...what the hell?!"

Liu Chen's eyes widened instantly, forgetting his stomachache, a huge surge of joy rushed to his head!

In the live stream, 100,000 viewers exclaimed: "!!!!!!!!!!"

The next second, the live stream chat exploded!

"Aaaaaaah! Pikachu! It's Pikachu!"

"Hidden starter Pokémon?! There's such a thing?!"

"Holy crap! Being late can trigger this kind of plot?!"

"Streamer, that was totally worth it! You made a killing!"

"Pikachu! It's Pikachu! The one in the promotional picture!"

"Why a yellow-skinned mouse? Electric type? Aren't the starter Pokémon all Fire, Water, and Grass types?"

"Who cares! This is Pikachu! One of a kind!"

"How was it triggered? Was it because you were late? Was there a specific time requirement?"

"Reported! The streamer is using a poop bug to hide part of the story! (doge)"

"I'm so jealous! Why was I in such a hurry to go in and choose the little dragon? I should have gone to get a stomachache first!"

"A petition with thousands of signatures requests a strategy! How do I get Pikachu?!"

"Guangda! You really did hide an Easter egg in the game! Hahahaha!"

Liu Chen trembled with excitement.

His stomach pain had subsided, and with trembling hands, he clicked "OK" on the screen.

"Pikachu, I choose you!"

"Pikachu~!"

Pikachu cried out happily and jumped onto Liu Chen's character's shoulder.

Liu Chen's live stream viewership skyrocketed, instantly becoming the number one streamer in the Starlight Video Games section!

Screen recordings and screenshots spread at the speed of light.

Hot search on Weibo.

#Pokémon Mobile Game Launch#

#Hidden Starter Pokémon#

#Pikachu#

#Turns out being late has these benefits#

#Liu Chen became famous overnight because of poop#

Countless players flooded the official Weibo account of the Kingdom of Light with comments.

"Guangda! Tell the truth! How many Easter eggs are hidden in the game?!"

How do I get Pikachu? Is it only by being late? Are there any other methods?

"I chose Bulbasaur at the start, can I change it now? I want Pikachu! (crying)"

"This game is so interesting! It's not just simple map exploration, but also has these trigger-based storylines!"

"I knew Everbright wouldn't make a regular gacha game! This design is brilliant!"

Office of the Land of Light.

Yang Qian scrolled through the trending topics and comments section, a happy smile on her face.

The first Easter egg was triggered so quickly.

It seems the players are very enthusiastic about exploring.

Su Xiaoran couldn't help but laugh.

"That streamer Liu Chen is probably the most famous person in the entire game now. He turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise."

"This is just the beginning."

Yang Qian closed the webpage.

The world of Pokémon is more than just Pikachu as a surprise.

To incorporate classic plots, characters, and legends from future Pokémon anime...

Hidden quests, special events, and Easter eggs are embedded throughout this open-world game, waiting for players to explore, discover, and be surprised by...

He fiddled with the Poké Ball in his hand.

This is about creating the world and planting secrets.

And watching the players unearth their treasures as if they'd struck gold—isn't that a supreme kind of pleasure?

However, what they didn't expect was...

An hour later, another surprise arrived.