Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Let's choose a place to fight monsters and level up!

Gardevoir pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you know where Zoroark and Goodra primarily inhabit?"

Since we can train anywhere anyway, we might as well take the opportunity to unravel the mystery of our companion's past.

After thinking for two seconds, I replied, "Although I don't know why you're asking this, I do know that Zoroark inhabits the pure white tundra in the north, while Golem inhabits the Crimson Lotus Wetlands in the south."

One in the south and one in the north...

Another decision to make.

Honglian Wetland seems closer, but...

After hesitating for about a second, Gardevoir made its decision—to head north.

After all, the new partner won't hatch until next spring, and Sylveon is anxious.

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

Before parting, Wusi gave Gardevoir some full recovery medicine and similar items, which Gardevoir did not refuse.

In the wild, this is a great thing that can extend your time in the simulated world.

Wu Si's residence is located at the junction of Tian Guan Mountain and Hong Lian Wetland. To reach the pure white tundra, one must cross Tian Guan Mountain.

This is not a task that can be completed in a short time. However, in a simulated world where time and the outside world are independent, as long as one intentionally avoids some dangers, one simulation might be able to reach the pure white tundra and even uncover the mystery of the ghost Zorua?

Gardevoir had intended this, but after a day's journey, she found a safe place to sleep at night, and the first simulation of the Emerald World came to an end...

[This simulation has ended. The system rating is B. Please select your simulation reward.]

There was nothing in front of her, but a familiar voice came to her ears, leaving Gardevoir speechless.

The simulation of this world of emotions ends when you fall asleep, right?

Why isn't the system reminding me again?

Gardevoir didn't ask, because she knew her reply would be, "You didn't ask."

Okay, let's look at the rewards first.

Option 1: Energy Level +1 (Do you like my energy level increasing by one?)

[Option 2: Struggle Gravel x10 (This is a brand new ability-enhancing item; you can think of it as a universal candy used to boost a specific ability stat.)]

[Option 3: Resurrection Grass (Although it tastes extremely bitter, it can instantly restore all your health and stamina when used when you are near death. Limited to use in the simulation world.)]

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

As expected, the same old three dishes.

Option one is straightforward: the simulated worlds come and go, but the energy levels remain constant.

But the system is getting stingier and stingier. Level 1... who are they trying to fool?

Option two is worth looking forward to; a new ability-enhancing item means that I can exploit bugs to farm stones again.

As for what I mean by saving the world...

Let me first max out all the stats for myself and my companions.

Option three is a bit interesting; it's the resurrection herb that can only be used in the simulated world.

In other words, if you have it, you can extend your life once more in the world of Emerald Wash?

It seems to be somewhat useful; surviving a little longer allows me to advance the plot and improve my system rating.

But upon closer reflection, I realize I don't need it at all right now.

Find out your companions' backgrounds, explore the secrets of the Jade Washing Cake, and exploit bugs to farm stones...

There are too many things to do, who would want to save the world?

Since she wasn't planning on clearing the game anytime soon, Gardevoir decisively gave up the third reward.

The first one is even less desirable; even a dog wouldn't choose it.

"I choose option two."

[A wise choice!]

[Countdown to the next simulation begins: 239:59:59]

As the nothingness vanished, Gardevoir opened her eyes, her consciousness returning to the familiar room.

However, her thoughts were still in the simulated world.

Has the cooldown period returned to ten days?

That's good news.

But the simulation ends automatically as soon as you go to sleep... who can stand that?

Even if you force yourself to stay up all night to travel, your condition will definitely deteriorate over time, and it's not a long-term solution.

I wonder if there are any ways to improve this later.

…………

"Gardevoir, are you ready? We're about to head out for ranked matches, do you want to come?"

Xia Chen's voice interrupted Gardevoir's thoughts, and she finally brought her mind back to Xicui.

"Sana~ (Of course I'll go~)"

She's been playing in intra-team scrimmages since her evolution, and she hasn't actually played a real match yet.

I should at least test my own abilities again.

However, Xia Chen's words disappointed her somewhat: "It's okay if you don't go. I don't think you'll be allowed to perform today."

"Sana..."

Gardevoir pinched the hem of her skirt and lowered her head in disappointment.

She didn't ask why, because she knew Xia Chen must have his reasons for making such an arrangement.

Sure enough, Xia Chen's next words instantly brightened her mood.

"You're my secret weapon, so I definitely can't reveal you now."

A smile instantly bloomed on Gardevoir's delicate little face.

Secret weapon...that's something very important.

I knew he wouldn't ignore me for no reason.

I love Xia Chen the most!

Meanwhile, inside the Pokémon egg in the room, Goomy was still relentlessly spinning the roulette wheel.

[Trait: Divine Grace (Thanks to Divine Grace, the chance of additional effects appearing when using a move is doubled.)]

[Qualifications: Excellent (Just a little bit away from your initial Excellence)]

[Talent: Immune to All Poisons (All poison-based attacks are ineffective against you)]

[Fortune: You are destined to be alone (although you yourself will be fine, the people around you may be in trouble...)]

[Click to change your elf's fate (Available 23/100 today)]

Sticky Baby: "......"

"Draw again!"

Chapter 218: The bonus from staying at Cynthia's house for two months? (8k)

The days leading up to the monthly team rotation matches at the end of each month are always the liveliest time at the Kyoto University arena.

This month is especially significant as it coincides with the upcoming Donghuang Youth Trainer Tournament selection competition.

Therefore, almost everyone in the top 100 put in their best effort to score points in order to break into the school team in the last few days, and then stand out from the selection competition to become one of the ten people who can participate in the youth competition.

After all, even setting aside the empty title of "the best young trainers in the East," the tournament's rewards are genuinely high.

In addition to the generous prize money and resources provided by major sponsors, the trainers who make it to the top four will also be selected for the [League Key Talent Development Program] launched by the Donghuang League in recent years.

Because the program has only been running for a short time, the details of the training program are very mysterious and unknown to outsiders.

However, according to the known information, the dozen or so trainers who joined this project have all experienced a leap in strength in recent years.

Therefore, the competition in the youth competition has naturally become increasingly fierce in the past two years.

Naturally, this intensity also reached Kyoto University.

Data shows that the number of ranked matches this month has increased by a staggering 60 percent compared to last month.

On the afternoon of November 28th, in a battle arena.

As a powerful and forceful water cannon shot out, the Super Armored Rhino in the center of the arena, which attempted to use a rock blast to block its opponent, was swept away by the rushing water.

It then crashed down, raising clouds of dust on the battlefield.

The referee spun Rotom to its side to check, and after confirming that it was unable to fight, the score was immediately changed to 3:0 on the large screen above the battlefield.

What was subsequently rewritten was the ranking of the two opposing teams.

Xia Chen rose to nineteenth place, while Tang Chengxu fell to thirty-second place.

The match was over, but the sidelines were filled with the lively discussions of the spectators.

…………

"It's 3-0 again... Xia Chen is just too fierce!"

"What's even more impressive is that he came back on the 25th and, in just four days, went from being ranked in the 80s to 19th, losing only two or three matches in between! Moreover, he didn't even use his last main Pokémon, Kirlia, but instead used the pseudo-legendary baby, Dracomecia."

"How do you know all this, bro? You don't have a crush on him, do you?"

"What are you talking about? I'm definitely going to gather all the information I need about my rival!"

"To be honest, I don't believe Xia Chen is so powerful without Cynthia's help behind him."

"The thought of him living with Cynthia for two months makes my teeth clench so hard, it's too much!"

"Jokes aside, Xia Chen's progress in the past two months has been truly remarkable. His Sylveon and Milotic are definitely elite-level now, and his Kirlia has most likely evolved into Gardevoir, otherwise he wouldn't have kept it hidden."