Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 229 The Terrifying Iron Thorns My Friend Gave Me (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"The online world of Rotom Mobile?"

Mingyou murmured and read it aloud again. It was the first time he had heard this name, but he could understand its meaning: a world located in the network.

All the missing persons have been captured and put into the online world. And as Xiaoqing just mentioned, Dr. Orin's son, Piper, who invented the Crystal Bead, and Nemo, the heiress of the Rotom mobile phone company, seem to have been captured as well...

At this point, Xiaoqing continued, "This network world was conceived by Senior Nemo's father after he successfully developed the Rotom mobile phone. The network that everyone uses today originated from this."

"But this is ultimately just virtual, isn't it? It can only make it more convenient for everyone to access the internet."

Peony was still reluctant to believe that this thing actually existed. As an industry insider who believed in science, she felt that such unimaginable technology was impossible; this wasn't cyberpunk.

But Xiaoqing smiled and said, "But we witnessed the existence of a time machine firsthand inside the Pale Crater!"

"That's true."

Peony had no way to refute it...

At this moment, Xiaoqing looked at Mingyou and continued, "Actually, I also investigated this yesterday... Thanks to you, we finally got confirmation that it exists!"

"Are there any clues? Like, is there any way to get us in?"

Mingyou only wants to know this. With a Pokémon accompanying her inside, she doesn't need to worry too much about the problem.

Xiaoqing nodded slightly. Since the other party's identity was trustworthy, there was no need to hide anything anymore. She said, "I've discovered that this incident is quite similar to a case that happened a few years ago in Macha City in the Kanto region, involving Team Rocket and Porygon!"

"Um?"

"Back then, the internet wasn't as developed, let alone using a Rotom connection on a phone to directly transfer Poké Balls. To transfer the Pokémon you needed, you would usually go to the Pokémon Center and use a teleportation device to do so remotely."

Mentioning this, Peony seemed to recall something as well, saying, "I learned about this incident when I was studying networking. I remember Team Rocket used Porygon to successfully send people into the computer world through a large teleportation system, intercepting and stealing the trainers' Pokémon data. It was extremely despicable!"

Upon hearing this, Mingyou frowned slightly: "So, this time it was Team Rocket who pulled this trick too?"

"No, Team Rocket is highly suspicious because all the missing persons are trainers, none of them have missing Pokémon, and they are all between 10 and 20 years old. The disappearances all occurred within the vicinity of Nimbus City, because that's where the Rotom Inc. headquarters is located!"

Xiaoqing spoke earnestly, displaying the temperament of a champion, and continued, "Now, Nemo's father is extremely busy because of this matter. After I mentioned the Porygonian incident to him, he has now purchased this equipment in full from Dr. Akihabara, the inventor of the teleportation system device, and it should be delivered the day after tomorrow."

"This is what real wealth looks like..."

Mingyou mentally complained, then asked, "How are we going to get in? I don't have a Polymorph."

"Even if it exists, it may not be effective."

"what?"

"A regular Porygon definitely won't work; the model is too outdated. If I could find a Porygon B form, it might work, but there are very few trainers who use Porygon B forms. Also, Boss Ci said he would help me find a friend to get one for me."

Ye Ci was very concerned about this matter, and since Xiao Qing was the newcomer she favored the most, she would naturally offer her help and let Xiao Qing resolve the incident.

So she continued, "So I'll handle this myself. Peony, you can assist me outside. You'll definitely be able to help with things related to the internet. As for Mingyou... thank you for your assistance."

"Hey! What do you mean?!"

Mingyou noticed something was wrong and continued, "Didn't we agree that I would help?"

"That's true, but..."

It wasn't that Xiaoqing disagreed, but the other party was too weak, not even a trainer, and she had already told Yeci about what happened a few days ago.

However, Ci disagreed with Mingyou's involvement in this matter. How could a genius from Padia take the risk to do such a thing? Even a champion-level trainer like Nemo had gone missing, so she disagreed.

Rejected from joining her, Mingyou was quite annoyed. She clenched her fists and shouted, "Don't underestimate your sales champion status, you little brat!"

"Feel sorry……"

Xiaoqing clasped her hands together and continued apologetically, "Although I really want to be with you, this is for your safety, and the Porygon Beast can't carry two people."

"..."

Mingyou sighed helplessly. It seemed there was truly no other way, unless he could also find a Porygonian Type B, but that person had Yeci as a friend. What friends did he have? Wait! It seemed he actually did have one…

Seeing Mingyou leave looking dejected, Xiaoqing felt a little sad. She could tell that Mingyou really wanted to help, but there was nothing she could do. Even Guleton couldn't necessarily take care of everyone.

Now that she had made the arrangements, she needed to start preparing to rescue Pipa and Nemo... and everyone else who had gone missing!

Two days later, at the Rotom Corporation's underground research institute, Xiaoqing and Guletun, accompanied by a Polygon B type B, were ready to depart and were having their final conversation with Mudan.

"I'm counting on you to provide support!"

"Okay! Leave it to me!"

Peony is here today as a technician from the alliance. She left a tracking device on Xiaoqing so that the image can be transmitted once Xiaoqing enters the network world.

These were all given away as a gift when the equipment was purchased from Dr. Akihabara, so there's no need to worry about them not working. The programmers at the research institute will also provide assistance to help Xiaoqing avoid danger.

With everything ready, and under the expectant gazes of everyone, Xiaoqing and the others stepped onto the teleportation system. The device then activated, and accompanied by a burst of blue light rising from below, their figures vanished instantly.

Then, images began to appear on the large screen in the laboratory, and everyone started to get busy, paying attention to Xiaoqing's every move.

Just as their attention was drawn to the large screen, the teleportation system, which had calmed down, suddenly shone brightly again before disappearing.

"Um?"

"What happened?"

"That's strange, the teleportation system was used inexplicably just now."

"But I didn't see anyone. There must be a bug in the teleportation system. We don't understand how this thing works. The person who made it is a genius."

"That's true..."

The people in the lab did not continue, after all, there were more important matters that directly concerned the rise and fall of their mobile phone company, Rotom.

Peony, however, was more concerned about Xiaoqing's safety, as well as her two friends whom she sometimes disliked. She hoped everyone would be alright...

Meanwhile, at Blueberry Academy, Uri left the dormitory with a happy expression, as if something joyful had happened.

Just then, Xiao Zhao and Dan Yu came looking for him. Seeing his expression, Dan Yu asked in confusion, "A Li, what are you doing? You seem so happy."

"Mingyou said he had something very important to do and wanted to borrow my Porygon Type 2 to go to some kind of online world. I didn't think that would work, so I specially evolved Porygon Type B and sent it to him to help him."

Wu Li smiled and responded, feeling that he had always been taken care of by the other party, and now it was finally his turn to repay the favor.

Upon hearing this, Danyu crossed her arms, looking utterly bewildered: "Huh? What's he up to now?"

"I think……"

Xiao Zhao smiled sweetly, looked out the corridor window into the distance, and continued softly, "He's probably working hard for some Pokémon again, right?"

……

This is a world almost entirely composed of deep blue-purple hues. Cold data devoid of emotion, buildings float freely in the air, forming incredibly abstract streets.

Many pieces of trash flew into the air, eventually turning into clusters of shimmering purple data before dissipating.

If anyone were here, they would surely be able to tell that many of the buildings here have prototypes in Nimura City, whether it's Nimura Dojo or Nimura TV Station... This place is simply the legendary hidden world in the real world.

With Uriel's Porygon B type carrying her, they landed smoothly on the broken street in front of the Brewmaster Gym. Latias also released its ability at this moment, which eliminated the invisibility state that used the reflection of light on its own feathers to cover everyone.

"Finally in!"

Don't ask where the Polygon B type came from or whether it's legal. Just tell me it was given to me by a friend, and it's perfectly legal!

He snapped out of his thoughts, looked up and around, and seemed to feel a slight chill. Could it be that there was a weather system here too?

But why does this place look like Niangguang City after it's been cleansed by mushroom bombs? It has a post-apocalyptic vibe, and lots of gaudy neon decorations that Mingyou doesn't like.

"Is this the online world? It feels very different from what I imagined."

"Mmm!"

Ponpon took out a thorny vine club. There seemed to be a lot of troublesome guys around here, so they had to be careful.

Mingyou remained silent for a long time, gradually adapting to the environment. Then he was going to find Zhenyi and the missing trainers!

His eyes instantly turned serious, but just as he was about to act, a tall building not far away was suddenly lifted up by a pair of arms that reflected a metallic luster and slammed heavily onto the building next to it.

Seeing this, Mingyou and the others were all stunned and stood there, staring at the monster behind the collapsed building, which was metallic in color, with green beams shooting out from its back, and looked very similar to Tyranitar!

"Waaah!"

It's Mechagodzilla!

"Ralu!"

It should be Asgaron!

"None of these are correct, this should be..."

Mingyou stared in disbelief, examining the information that had appeared in her mind...

Ironthorn (Shin-C): An Absurd Pokémon, Ironthorn has been gigantic due to data manipulation. Its originally calm and averse-to-fighting nature has turned into an extremely ferocious weapon of war. Try to calm it down.

"Boom King Kong, save my teeth!"

……

(End of this chapter)