[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham":3,"chapter-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-1":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: The Reemployment of a Paldea Former Champion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":18,"prevChapterSlug":19,"totalChapters":20,"novelImage":21},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":12,"translator":16,"content_hash":17},2324018,4546,"Chapter 1: Champion Retires","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-1",1,"\u003Cp>In the Paldea region, in a livestream with very few viewers, a cheerful and lively sweet voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Capture your eyes with Electric Web! Who’s the host? It’s Kishu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning, afternoon, and evening!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now~ Kishu will be watching with you the final moments of this Paldea Pokémon League Champion Test!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trainer Luo Mu vs. Paldea League President and Chief Champion—Yaci!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst an intense background score, the livestream Dehuamian  gradually zoomed in, revealing the summit of the Pokémon League in the northwest of Desk City as the final battle unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless sparks of electricity flew across the battlefield, and upon closer inspection, faint purple Toxic Spikes were scattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the field, two battered Pokémon faced each other in tense standoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Pokémon had crystalline petals, appearing mysterious and dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other had a majestic, jet-black mane; even poisoned, its sunlike golden eyes held no hesitation, filled with resolute determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the standoff, the young man on the left, dressed in clean, casual clothes and seemingly about eighteen, spoke: “Crazy Volt!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electrike’s eyes flashed sharply, its body instantly wrapped in countless currents, as if clad in a golden battle armor—even poison could not hinder its resolve. In the next instant, Electrike became a streak of lightning racing toward Crystal Bloom, the ground along its path scorched black by the electric surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right, the black-haired beauty in a spotless suit refused to stand idle; her battle style was as majestic as a martial god. Yaci coldly ordered: “Sludge Wave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a torrent of toxic sludge surged outward, engulfing everything around it, leaving Electrike nearly immobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Electrike’s gaze remained unwavering; at this moment, it seemed to resonate with Luo Mu, memories of the past flooding its mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electrike felt an unexpected power surging within its body, clenched its teeth tightly, and pushed forward with all its strength until it made contact with that small form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden storm of lightning instantly engulfed the entire battlefield, shaking the entire Paldea League headquarters, while a strange, foul odor began to permeate the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell mixed with the stench of poison was utterly nauseating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But neither Luo Mu nor Electrike frowned at the odor; instead, they both wore sincere smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For in their view, Yaci’s Crystal Bloom had lost the ability to hover, collapsing directly onto the ground—now unrecognizable as if struck by a meteor—completely incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new Champion Trainer was born here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m planning to retire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the Champion Test and earning the Champion Trainer title, Luo Mu’s response to Yaci’s offer—“Join the Paldea League”—surprised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaci rubbed her throbbing temples, frowning: “Champion Luo Mu… do you know what you’re saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu replied without hesitation: “I know. But my decision won’t change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaci sighed, glancing at Luo Mu with regret: “I can’t force you to change your mind, but at least tell me why… you’ve reached this level in just one year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have such outstanding potential—why choose to give it up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu’s eyes flickered for an instant; he felt his next answer might anger Yaci, who was always elegant and good-tempered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under Yaci’s piercing gaze, Luo Mu caved, raising his hands in surrender: “You know my background—I became a Trainer by chance… Actually, my dream is to open a small shop or farm and live a peaceful rural life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that I’ve become a Champion Trainer, I have the confidence and courage to realize my dream!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaci took a deep breath. She understood his reasoning, but the idea of such a talented Trainer retiring still made her sigh heavily. “I understand. Your reason has convinced me… but I have one request I hope you’ll accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu blinked slightly, then assumed an attentive posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaci spoke slowly: “You are a powerful Trainer—and the only one in recent years to pass the Champion Test. If ever Paldea faces an issue I can’t handle personally, I ask you to assist me as a private favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Luo Mu did not refuse. He nodded softly: “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the southern Paldea region, Flat Plate Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month had passed since the rare battle at the Pokémon League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Champion Trainer had taken up no official duties; few within the League even knew of his ascension. This small, peaceful town carried on its ordinary, day-after-day life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a stylish building at the center of Flat Plate Town stepped a young man wearing a casual T-shirt and capri pants, sunglasses on despite the bright sun—as if heading to a beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu stared at the stamped [Land Transfer Certificate] and [Construction Permit] in his hands, his eyes nearly welling with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined buying a large plot of land in the Pokémon world would be this complicated—he’d had to wait seven full days just to receive the documents from the town mayor’s residence behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should’ve swallowed my pride and asked a friend for help. What’s the point of saving face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Luo Mu finally arrived at the land he’d spent nearly all his savings on—keeping only enough for Pokémon food—his eyes glowed with unprecedented brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the feeling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pokémon world isn’t just about fighting—it also offers the choice of a happy life with your best partner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunbathing with Electrike, teasing the tsundere Serperior, riding Snorlax while hugging the barely-there Mimikyu, watching the masterful chef Flareon battle the swampy Swampert in daily sparring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet suddenly, a jarring line of text appeared before Luo Mu’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Special Prompt System successfully loaded!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【System Purpose: Cultivate every host into the strongest of their era—the Champion!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu: “..........”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of shock crossed Luo Mu’s face; if you looked closely, you could see deep disdain hidden in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I became a Champion Trainer all on my own—what use is this golden finger now, other than ruining my peaceful retirement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just… inexplicably bad luck!\u003C\u002Fp>",983,"2026-06-20T17:11:47.132Z","Qwen3-Next 80B","60145c43a587e74e7073673d09a39524875f3f1288116e7a65ce9b7752eac39a","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-2",null,695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]