Chapter 447: The Psychic Ⅱ

Switch regions and start over.

The note inside states that the participant has attended at least one regional conference.

Baimu naturally recalled the psychic-type trainer from his last simulation; when he saw the selectable traits, he felt almost certain.

Selectable traits:

【Elite System (Will Not Catch Too Many Pokémon)】

【Psychic-Type Trainer (Has Psychic Abilities)】

【Never Abandon (Will Never Abandon Pokémon)】

【Overly Sensitive (Mind Easily Shaken)】

The last three traits were identical to those of the psychic-type trainer; only the first had changed—he remembered the psychic-type trainer's first trait was Poor Family Background, and now it had become Elite System.

But now it's hard to choose…

He pursed his lips, then had a wild thought: if he didn't pick Psychic-Type Trainer, would the outcome not be the psychic-type trainer at all?

Uh.

Never mind.

Why was he so excited? It was all for the psychic abilities of the Psychic-Type Trainer. This 【Psychic-Type Trainer】 trait was white, but it was probably like 【Villain Role】—an extremely rare white trait.

Now here's an orange trait for the first time; blue traits are at least top eight, so wouldn't an orange trait aim for Champion or even League Champion level?

Though Galar has no League Champions, Gym Leaders carry serious weight—just look at Klara; the official line says she could be Champion in any other region.

Whether that's hype or not, just from her performance in the World Championships in the anime, she's undoubtedly among the top-tier League Champions.

Don't miss this chance!

After careful consideration, Baimu selected traits one and two; though skipping three gave him the uneasy feeling the psychic-type trainer might abandon his Pokémon, he believed Elite System would help his final results.

If this simulation is again the same psychic-type trainer, then after having attended at least one conference, he must have caught many Pokémon—starting over from scratch like Ash wouldn't make sense.

After all, not everyone can win the World Championship with just six newly caught Pokémon; Elite System should effectively prevent this.

Of course.

If he misunderstood, then there's nothing to be said.

Baimu pressed Start.

——

【Simulation Begins】

A bright screen slowly unfolded, revealing a pixel-art crimson giant arena.

Inside the arena, two colossal beasts with three red swirling clouds atop their heads exchanged moves—red and yellow fire clashed with azure water, sending vast plumes of steam bursting outward as white pixel clouds spreading to either side.

Though there was no background music, the vibrating screen still conveyed a sense of grandeur.

【Gigantamax】.

Using Galar's unique energy, Pokémon normally one or two meters tall instantly grow to dozens of meters, gaining extraordinary power—Gigantamax Moves.

Gigantamax was integrated into stadium battles as part of Loz's marketing strategy, proving this simulation's timeline is very close to reality, increasing the likelihood the subject is the psychic-type trainer.

As Baimu pondered, the simulator's camera pulled back to the audience seats, revealing a pixel figure in white clothing beside an Alcremie.

"It's you!"

Without doubt, he was right.

But it was worth complaining about: even Ash changes clothes and hats when traveling to other regions, yet the psychic-type trainer's appearance remained unchanged from Generation I, never updating to match Generation VI's design.

At the same time, narration appeared.

【At fifteen, you arrived in Galar's Spikemuth with your parents; Galar's unique Gigantamax phenomenon stirred your soul, and you decided to stay here to pursue your dream of becoming the strongest Psychic-type Trainer】

Fifteen… so three years have passed? Then he's competed in three conferences?

No.

Carefully counting, he failed to enter the first year's conference—so at most two, possibly only one.

Is this all an orange trait offers?

Baimu couldn't help but harbor slight doubts about the orange trait, but the plot hadn't even begun yet—jumping to conclusions was unwise.

He continued watching the screen.

The battle in the arena ended; the psychic-type trainer saw off his parents, then immediately returned to the Spikemuth Pokémon League headquarters.

【You applied to the front desk staff to enter the League battle; they regretfully informed you that in Galar, challenging Gyms requires a recommendation letter issued by a Gym Leader, Champion, or other designated personnel】

Recommendation letter!

Just like in the game?

Baimu hadn't expected the Galar League under anime lore to be the same, but he assumed the psychic-type trainer could easily obtain such a basic item.

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As he expected.

Upon hearing the need for a recommendation letter, the psychic-type trainer turned without hesitation toward the arena's exit—but he wasn't backing down; instead, he boldly approached the pixel figure in a gray suit, surrounded by reporters, radiating CEO aura—Loz.

【You directly asked Loz, Chairman of the Galar League, for a recommendation letter; he replied with a question—Do you like Galar?】

【You were utterly confused, for you had only just arrived in Galar; you couldn't say you liked or disliked it, and you didn't even know how many major cities Galar had】

A string of ellipses floated above the psychic-type trainer's head—he clearly didn't know how to answer.

Do you need to like Galar just to challenge the League?

But Baimu found Loz's question entirely reasonable—Galar's current prosperity was entirely his doing.

He co-developed the Gigantamax Band with Professor Magnolia (in the game, invented by Olivia), established special Gym battles centered on Gigantamax, and even foresaw Galar's energy depletion a thousand years hence, forcibly awakening Eternatus.

Though it ultimately caused disaster, his love for this land ran deep.

On screen.

After a brief hesitation, the esper decided to answer Rose's question honestly.

【You indicate that you 'don't know,' and explain that you have only just arrived in the land of the Galar region, and have yet to take in its scenery, so you can't really say whether you like it or not】

【You see Chairman Rose smile, and he poses a second question — do you believe you possess the talent to become the strongest Trainer?】

At this, the esper got excited at once, pulled a metal spoon from his pocket, and used his psychic powers to twist the handle into a spiral.

The surrounding reporters had a row of exclamation marks floating over their heads, and even one popped up over Rose's head.

【You tell Chairman Rose that your dream is to become the world's strongest Psychic-type Trainer, and that after witnessing Dynamax battles in the Galar region, you consider this power indispensable】

Good lord!

His psychic powers have already grown to this level?

He's got to be at the level Sabrina was at when she was three, right? Congratulations!

All Baimu realized that three years had already passed since the esper became a Trainer, so presumably he had become as healthy as Raihan, which explained why his fixed talent was no longer 'sickly and ailing.'

Still, the idea that simply becoming a Trainer could cure a weak constitution was a bit mystical; based on the previous simulation, the esper had probably been putting in plenty of physical training.

One had to admit, the trick the esper had just shown went a long way toward earning him points in Rose's eyes.

As someone who had once recommended Champion Dan Di and the white-haired boy Vampiric Bite, Rose had always appreciated talented young people, much like a farmer uncle raising seedlings.

Unfortunately, Vampiric Bite, who had likewise been held in high hopes, went down the wrong path, destroyed precious ruins in the Galar region, and failed to walk the righteous road Champion Dan Di had taken — a great disappointment to him.

And now, facing the esper who possessed psychic powers, he once again displayed that appreciation.

All Baimu saw the smiling-face emoji float up over Rose's head and knew the man had agreed to give the esper a letter of recommendation.

【You hear Chairman Rose say something to his secretary behind him, and then at the secretary's invitation, you arrive at Rose Tower, the headquarters of Macro Cosmos】

As the wealthiest League chairman in the Galar region, Rose owned a super skyscraper in the bustling city of Hammerlocke; in the game, after Champion Dan Di took it over, it was converted into a Battle Tower...

Truly worthy of the battle-mad Champion Dan Di.

The esper followed the secretary Olivia to the top floor and successfully obtained a letter of recommendation from Rose's desk.

【You have obtained Rose's letter of recommendation; your Galar League challenge has officially taken its first step】

But just as the esper was preparing to leave, Olivia stopped him again and handed him a white sports wristband.

【You learn from the secretary that this wristband is called the Dynamax Band, which allows your Pokémon to Dynamax in special environments. The secretary tells you that you may only Dynamax once per battle, and hopes you will do so in every upcoming Gym Challenge】

Dynamaxing is the Galar region's selling point; most tourists buy Gym tickets precisely because the Gym Leaders and challengers use Dynamax to deliver a visual feast, so Olivia's request was hardly unreasonable.

【You agree excitedly】

A big smiley face appeared on the esper's head.

Then the screen instantly went dark.

When the light returned.

The esper appeared in a vast open field, accompanied by three Pokémon — Hypno, Starmie, and Slowking.

These three were undoubtedly the first three Pokémon the esper had caught in the previous simulation.

And now they had all reached their final evolutions.

Interestingly, the Slowpoke had actually evolved into Slowking... presumably the esper had quite the adventure afterward!

【After much deliberation, you decide that, just like your previous journey in the Johto region, you will only carry the three Psychic-type Pokémon that have been with you the longest, and retrain the remaining three Psychic-type Pokémon】

The Johto region!

Looks like he's taken part in two conferences already!

With this level of strength, he should be able to achieve quite a bit in the Galar region's Champion Cup.

All Baimu nodded inwardly. In the Galar region, not only were the Elite Four different from other regions, but the League Conference was different too — it directly merged the League Conference and the Champion League into a single Champion Cup.

As long as one was a former Gym Leader or a Gym Challenger who had successfully obtained eight Badges, one could participate; the final Champion would also be the Galar region's Champion.

So if the esper could make it into the top four, then his strength being at the Elite Four level was all but certain.

Hmm?

Doesn't that mean the top eight is equivalent to a Conference Champion?

Well, that's just great!

All Baimu watched the screen expectantly.

In the footage, the esper was currently in a signature environment of the Galar region — the 【Wild Area】, located in the central part of the Galar region, a paradise for wild Pokémon.

He had come here, naturally, for the Psychic-type Pokémon unique to the Galar region.

【After doing some advance research, you decide to search for your first target: Blipbug, and then head to the first Gym to take on the Gym Challenge】

Blipbug, the Larva Pokémon, has a head like a wooden mallet, compound eyes that are probably the same model as Harry Potter's glasses, shiny enough to reflect a person's face; it's the Sword and Shield region's common bug, yet remarkably gains the Psychic type upon evolution.

Because of its sheer numbers, it became the esper's first target.

And in the Wild Area, as long as one did one's homework, common Bug-type Pokémon like this weren't hard to find.

The esper, accompanied by his best partner Hypno, made his way through the forest and quickly located the Blipbug he wanted, but just as he was about to make his move, Hypno stopped him.

【Under Hypno's guidance, you discover Blipbug's evolution — Dottler, which delights you immensely】

Dottler looks like a cross between a tortoise and a ladybug, but its body is yellow and covered in all sorts of polka-dot patterns.

In pixel form, it actually looks quite kawaii.

Under All Baimu's gaze, the esper launched a sneak attack on the Dottler in a most unsporting manner.

That's right.

It was the esper who struck.

Hypno just watched silently from the side.

He couldn't help but silently curse the characters in the anime for being so unsportsmanlike, and the peacefully slumbering Dottler, after being fiercely struck by the esper's telekinesis, actually fainted on the spot.

One could see just how powerful the esper currently was.

【You have caught Dottler; your Psychic-type Pokémon count has increased】

Baimu grumbled inwardly about the psychic's methods, but he watched as the guy grabbed the Venipede, released it, and then displayed a power that healed its injuries.

Wait!

Is that Psychic power or Evergreen power? It comes with healing too?

But thinking it over carefully, Heal Pulse is just a Psychic-type move, so it makes perfect sense for a psychic to have healing abilities.

And after gaining a new Pokémon, the psychic still wasn't in a rush to challenge the first gym, but planned to train it a bit, raise the team's overall strength before considering those matters.

Truly worthy of restarting in a new area! A veteran indeed!

Baimu couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

But who would have thought, the psychic took Venipede and started doing aerobic and anaerobic exercises!

From running, swimming to strength training, not a single one was skipped!

【You look at Venipede's diligent appearance and smile with satisfaction. You should know that this body of Psychic power of yours is entirely brought about by your robust physique.】

"Bullshit! Is this training Psychic power? Stop throwing Venipede into the water again! It can't swim!"

Baimu nearly lost it.