Chapter 13: Chapter:13
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"No, no, I can't do it. I'm not good at catching Pokémon at all. I don't know what to do when I see Pokémon get hurt."
"How about I give you a Pokémon?"
"Really? Satoshi-san can you give me a Pokémon? It won't bother you, will it?"
"No, it's just a small matter. What Pokémon do you want?"
"Let me think… Oh! I want a cute Rattata!"
> Ding! Cynthia trusts you. You have triggered a hidden task: Cynthia wants a Pokémon.
Task content: Capture a Rattata for Cynthia.
Satoshi saw the system prompt and smiled proudly.
He took out a Poké Ball containing a Rattata he had captured earlier, specifically prepared for this hidden task.
"Cynthia, I just happen to have caught an extra Rattata. Please take it."
> Ding! You completed the hidden task: Cynthia wants a Pokémon. Cynthia's favorability toward you has increased! You received 5 Mysterious Candies and 3 Silver Crowns as a reward.
"Damn, the reward for this task is 5 Mysterious Candies and 3 Silver Crowns?"
"With these Mysterious Candies, I now have a total of 10. I'll save them for a critical moment. As for these 3 Silver Crowns—this is incredible! If I'm lucky, I might get two champion-level Pokémon!"
Satoshi remained calm on the surface, but inside, he was ecstatic.
"Thank you, Satoshi-san! I will cherish this Rattata!"
Cynthia happily released the Rattata and hugged it lovingly. Satoshi could tell she was communicating with the Rattata using the Power of Evergreen.
"Rattata, I'll call you Little Lala from now on. Please take care of me!"
Seeing Cynthia's joy, Satoshi smiled too. No matter how strong Cynthia might become in the future, she was still an innocent little girl now. Her happiness was contagious.
> Ding! Your Rattata has been given to Cynthia. Since Cynthia is an important character in the plot, Rattata has undergone incredible changes!
Satoshi's smile froze.
Although he knew Cynthia was a crucial figure in the storyline, he hadn't expected the Rattata he had just given away to transform so drastically.
Curious, he opened his Pokédex to see the changes.
[Name: Rattata (Little Lala)
Type: Normal
Ability: Perseverance (When in a Status Condition, attack power increases by 50%)
Level: 7
Potential: Champion Level]
PS: Previously, Ability was Run Away, and Potential was Elite Level.
Satoshi: "???"
What the heck?! This is insane!
Satoshi felt his heart ache. The Rattata he had just caught, with Elite potential, had turned into a monster with Champion potential in Cynthia's hands. Was this the treatment of the world's favorite daughter?
Just moments ago, he was thrilled at the prospect of using Silver Crowns to create two Champion-level Pokémon. Yet now, Cynthia's Rattata had effortlessly reached Champion potential without any special items.
"Calm down, calm down. In my previous life and now, these 'Pokédex owners' are like the world's protagonists. This kind of treatment is normal. Stay calm..."
No, screw staying calm. This is ridiculous! I'm a person with a real Pokédex too. Why don't I get this kind of treatment? I demand compensation for my wounded heart!
Satoshi watched Cynthia play with Rattata, forcing a smile while silently cursing the injustice.
> Ding! Detecting the resentment in the heart of Player 'Satoshi,' who is favored by the world, compensation has been issued: 2 Silver Crowns added to your inventory.
"Wait… what? I was just complaining. Is there really compensation?"
Satoshi frowned, opened his inventory, and saw the 3 Silver Crowns had become 5.
"Uh… can I get more?"
Satoshi shamelessly wished for additional compensation in his heart.
However, the game remained silent this time. It seemed 2 Silver Crowns were the limit.
"Satoshi-san, are you okay?"
Cynthia, tired from playing with Little Lala, noticed Satoshi's ever-changing expression and tilted her head curiously.
"…It's nothing. Cynthia, now that you have Rattata, you won't be in danger if something like today happens again. I'm heading to Viridian Forest to train."
Satoshi calmed himself and gave Cynthia a reassuring smile.
"…Alright.Satoshi-san, please come back and visit me sometime. I live in the nearest house to Viridian City."
Cynthia looked a bit sad at his departure but quickly masked it with a cheerful smile.
"Of course. Once my Charmander evolves into Charizard, I'll be able to fly back to visit you often."
Satoshi patted Cynthia's head, smiling warmly at her. He liked how considerate and kind this little girl was.
The two parted ways on a pleasant note.
"Go for it,Satoshi-san! I know you'll become an amazing Trainer!"
As Satoshi led Charmander and Froakie toward Viridian Forest, Cynthia stood waving enthusiastically behind him, her voice full of encouragement.
"I will, Cynthia. I'll definitely become an outstanding Trainer," Satoshi said to himself, determination gleaming in his eyes.
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