Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 442 Alien Invaders, Deoxys! (Seeking monthly votes)

The entire Greenmoon City... and even the entire Hoenn region, is currently in chaos, and this chaos is spreading outwards, potentially escalating into a global crisis.

In today's Green Ridge City, there are no humans left. Everyone has turned into Pikachu, and even the surrounding Sootopolis City and Lilycove City have been affected, with many humans being replaced by Pikachu.

And that's not all...

What's even more terrifying about this unexplained crisis is that, while it can't turn other Pokémon into Clefairy, it can alter the impressions of Pokémon, transforming the human images in their minds into Clefairy.

And there's something even more terrifying...

Mingyou suddenly realized something: why so many people turned into Pipi. Logically, they should be able to talk and communicate like them, retaining their consciousness as humans.

But they haven't heard any news about it, so it's very likely that these humans who were turned into Pippi will have their consciousness erased after a period of time and will truly become Pippi and live a normal life!

At this moment, the images shown on the large screen broadcasting to the world appeared to be inside some kind of base, with some traces of repaired machinery visible in the footage.

Several Pippi appeared in the frame at this moment, seemingly adjusting the image clarity and sound recording effect. After confirming that the adjustments were completed, they disappeared from the frame.

then……

Ta-da!

Accompanied by a strange drumbeat, a bipedal life form resembling an alien from science fiction slowly appears on screen.

Its body is mainly orange-red, with rectangular sections extending outwards from the sides of its round head. Its face is blue-green with a purple stripe running through it, and white round eyes are located in rectangular black eye sockets.

It spread out its unique arms, formed by the intertwining of two different colored tentacles, orange-red and blue-green, as if it were about to give a speech. All the Pipi looked up at the screen, watching its movements.

Including Mingyou and the others...

"Who is this guy...?"

"DNA Pokémon, Deoxys!"

Both of them recognized each other.

At that moment, Deochis began to speak in the language of Earth's humans: "We are the Principality Government of the Principality of the Universe, and in order to convey our ideas to as many beings as possible on other planets, we have hijacked the network on this planet."

"After spreading our ideology across countless planets, we finally... set our sights on the center of the universe—the life on this Earth—to spread our doctrines and, tonight, launch a purge against any who resist!"

The video contained only two sentences, after which it began to play repeatedly. No matter how hard the programmers in some areas tried, they could not reclaim the hijacked network signal. As long as the network was connected, the video would play automatically.

Although the information provided was not much, it was more like a prelude to tonight's operation, so that the creatures of Earth would not resist and would surrender immediately.

At this moment, in Green Ridge City.

Although they didn't know who the alien was, they could tell from Pipi and the others adjusting the camera that many people who still had some consciousness instantly realized that their current state was the work of that alien.

"The aliens have really attacked!"

"What should we do...?"

"Fight to the death!"

"It doesn't feel as good as... surrendering."

In the crowd... among the Pipi, the Pipi who still retained consciousness engaged in a heated discussion, and the discussion gradually subsided without them realizing it. Many Pipi who were talking just a moment ago could only make noises like "Pipi~" in an instant.

This also confirms Mingyou's guess. Sadly, even though he has completely turned into Clefairy, the other Pokémon still think it's normal and believe that their trainer is Clefairy...

Although Mingyou and Xiaozhao remain conscious, neither of them knows when they will disappear. Although they have found out who the alien invaders are, the key is to find their location.

"Hmm?"

Ponpon tilted her head, feeling that the two of them had been acting strangely since earlier. Were they worried about something? Or was it about Jirachi?

"Oh, and Jirachi too!"

Hearing Ponpo's reminder, the two mischievous ones suddenly came to their senses.

If you just wish on Kirachi to turn everyone back... no, that's just a temporary fix. Just wish to send them to an alien base. Even if you're the emperor of the universe, you'll have to lie here today!

"By the way, where's Jirachi?"

"..."

broken……

The atmosphere instantly fell into a deathly silence.

Just north of Green Ridge City, in the deepest part of a shallow cave submerged by the rising tide, within a space made of non-melting ice, a saucer-shaped ship is frozen in the seawater, but its interior is still lit.

Fully armed and well-trained, Pipi patrolled the UFO, keeping a close watch on every corner to prevent any suspicious individuals from infiltrating.

Meloetta was bound hand and foot, and even her mouth was taped shut. She was locked in a room, where her invisibility was useless. She was guarded by two Pippi, eliminating any thought of her escape.

It lay helplessly on the ground. It had been with Jirachi, following behind Mingyou and the others, when a powerful mental force instantly knocked them unconscious just as Deoxys started its live stream. When it woke up, it had been captured by Clefairy and brought here.

But Jirachi wasn't around.

So what should we do next...?

It called out to Mingyou in its heart, but Mingyou was also busy searching for their whereabouts. However, since all the Pipi around had their consciousness erased, and there might even be enemies mixed in, they couldn't find any witnesses or clues at all.

What's most troublesome is that Ponpo and the others completely disbelieve that these two little pixies are actually human.

Even Reshiram, hidden in the white dragon mark on Mingyou's right hand, seems to be prevented from remembering the race of "human" no matter how many times it is explained.

Fortunately, apart from that, nothing else has changed. As always, everyone still trusts them, which is a blessing in disguise. As long as their existence hasn't been completely erased, everything is fine.

"But how exactly did they do it? They turned into Pipi without us even realizing it, and even Ponpo and the others forgot about humans... It's as if these aliens wanted to erase the existence of humans and let Pipi take the place of humans on Earth."

"Perhaps this is the philosophy that Deochis was talking about: to turn every living being on every planet they visit into a Pipi, and those who cannot be turned into Pipi, and who do not surrender, will be wiped out."

Xiao Zhao said in a deep voice that the cleanup operation would take place tonight, around the time of the meteor shower. Now it was almost certain that this might not be a meteor shower or meteorite shower at all, but rather a large force of aliens invading Earth and about to launch a ground war!

Mingyou also thought of this, and stroked Xiaozhao's tail, saying, "It's alright... How dare they invade Earth! What an arrogant bunch! They probably don't know that Earth is guarded by the brave and fearless sky overlord—Likong!"

"Um... please don't touch my tail..."

Xiao Zhao complained softly, pulling her tail back, her face slightly flushed, as if she felt as if some very important part of her body was being touched by the other person.

This feeling is so strange.

However, what the other party said is correct. Humans are not the only species on Earth. If aliens really dare to invade, legendary Pokémon will naturally appear to give them a good kick in the butt.

"Miller?"

"Um?"

The barking coming from Milerton suddenly attracted the attention of the two Pipis. They saw that the other one had a plastic bag full of sandwiches in his mouth, as if he had just come out of a convenience store, and was looking around blankly.

What's going on?

I just went to get a few fast food sandwiches, and this planet has already been taken over by the proliferating Pipi? How long has it been? Could it be that I spent too much time choosing my favorite flavor?

"Over here, over here!"

Mingyou was lifted up by Lucario, and waved and shouted at the other, so that Milton wouldn't be unable to find them when there were so many Clefairys on the street.

"Miller?"

What are you?

Millerton stepped forward. Although they looked somewhat familiar, this was probably the first time they had met.

Seeing that it didn't recognize her, and having already accepted that she was a mischievous creature named Mingyou, she sighed softly and said, "It's me!"

"...Miller?!"

Upon hearing that familiar tone of voice, Millerton was slightly taken aback. Instantly, a purple light shot out from the OLED pixel array formed in his eyes, as if scanning him in some way.

It was only at this point that it was finally confirmed!

That's right, this is Mingyou!

Noticing this, Xiao Zhao subconsciously asked, "Do you still remember that we are human?"

"Miller~"

Upon receiving the answer, Mingyou's tone instantly became excited: "Why weren't you affected?"

"Maybe it's related to its mechanical body?" Xiao Zhao guessed. After all, Millerton is a mechanical life form from hundreds of millions of years in the future, and its structure is definitely different from those of modern beings like them.

The facts are indeed quite similar to this guess.

Millerton nodded and began to explain.

It just discovered through scanning that everyone's DNA has changed, possibly due to the spread of some kind of virus. Unless a vaccine is found or the source of the problem is eliminated, the modified DNA will continue to spread.

"And then completely turn into Pippi...?"

Naruto finally understood what was going on. Deoxys was a Pokémon formed from a DNA mutation caused by a cosmic virus. DNA Pokémon use DNA to fight, which makes perfect sense.

So when exactly did the other party put the virus into their bodies? And if Millerton is immune to DNA viruses, can it be directly treated?

So, filled with anticipation, he asked, "So, can't you turn us back?"

"Miller..."

Millerton shook his head. Don't make things difficult for yourself. It's not a medic; it's more of a combat weapon. Even if it suffers severe injuries, it just needs to be sent back to the factory for repairs.

"All right……"

Mingyou shook her head with some regret, then continued, "By the way, why have they all completely turned into Pipi, but we haven't?"

"Miller~"

You guys are in good physical condition, which will slow down the spread of the DNA virus, but at most you can probably only hold out until tomorrow. Time is very tight.

Upon hearing this news, Mingyou and Xiaozhao exchanged a glance. Did this mean they had to eliminate the enemy today? Fortunately, Milton was there.

Hmm...right!

Mingyou suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, "Didn't you bring me to the online world before and then sneak into a museum through the internet? So could you track the live stream signal from earlier and send me there? I suspect Meloetta and Jirachi have been abducted by aliens, and we have to rescue them!"

"Miller?!"

Is that true?

Millerton's eyes turned icy cold in an instant. These cosmic bumpkins... are simply unforgivable!

"Miller!"

Leave it to me!

Millerton spotted Rotom's phone, which was still playing a video of an alien's passionate speech, and leaped into it, transforming into a mass of data.

Kirlian was dragged off to work by the Raiden King and didn't come along this time, otherwise she might have let him give it a try, although the situation back in Kitakami Village is probably similar to here now...

While waiting for Millerton to follow up on the clues, Mingyou and the others couldn't be idle. They could search around Green Ridge City as much as possible, and they might make a discovery. Moreover, he had a feeling that the alien base might be near Green Ridge City, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to quickly arrange the assassination plan from a few days ago.

"But there are so many Pipi..."

He looked at the bustling Clefairys on the street and felt a headache coming on. Although he could remember every Pokémon in the manor, this situation was clearly beyond his capabilities. He didn't even know where Sally had gone.

But just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out: "Hey, are you Mingyou?"

"Um?"

Mingyou looked in the direction of the sound and saw a Pipi with an inexplicably charming demeanor, making an elegant gesture and calling its name.

Who else could it be...?

"You're still alive!"

"Why do you say it like I'm crazy!"

Mikoli touched the curly hair on his head, breathed a sigh of relief, stepped forward, sighed softly, and continued, "Naki has turned into Pipi and doesn't remember me at all. Perhaps it's because of my special nature as a Citizen of the Glass that my consciousness wasn't erased and I wasn't completely turned into Pipi. I didn't expect that you weren't either, which is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune."

"We are in good physical condition, so we should eat more fruits and vegetables."

Mingyou responded with a laugh, saying that in the entire Green Ridge City, it was probably only the three of them, Pipi, who still retained consciousness. It was a really unfunny joke.

So he exchanged information with the other party, and Mikoli finally learned the reason why he turned into Pipi. Since Mingyou and the others were already investigating this matter, he also had to deal with another matter.

"Come with me to the Green Ridge Universe Center! Even though the staff there might all have turned into Pippi, it's the only place where we can observe the universe. If this meteor shower really is an alien invasion army, then only a few of us gorgeous Pippi can defend against it!"

"What does 'gorgeous Pippi' mean...?"

……

(End of this chapter)