[{"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-668":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: The Reemployment of a Paldea Former Champion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2324685,4546,"Chapter 668: Goht","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-668",668,"\u003Cp>The rear section of Goht’s estate—no, mansion—stood a rather extravagant mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain’s vegetation coverage was sparse, likely due to Goht’s personal preferences, making him favor such rocky terrain for his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It clearly suited Rock- and Steel-type Pokémon, and every corner inside was probably personally inspected by Goht himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driven by the butler, several off-road vehicles soon stopped at the mountain’s base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From here on, everyone had to get out and walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that the road couldn’t be driven up—it was simply better to ascend on foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t been walking long when.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu suddenly noticed Milotic’s expression seemed odd, and he asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still brooding over the earlier battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Milotic didn’t lose—he even won against Nimo with a type disadvantage, perfectly proving “the old ginger is the spiciest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thirty-year-old sly uncle had toyed with twelve-year-old Nimo (crossed out).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Milotic had casually revealed his age to him, Luo Mu had indeed been stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant Milotic and Goht were nearly ten years apart. Given their relationship, they weren’t quite a “friend across generations,” but they were among the rare few close friends with such a large age gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response to Luo Mu’s question, Milotic only stared blankly and shook his head. “You’ll understand when we get there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Milotic’s sage-like detachment grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his vacant stare, Luo Mu suddenly had a premonition that something extraordinary was about to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Nimo, Ash, and the others eagerly walking ahead, Luo Mu quietly grew curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the group reached the trail leading up the rocky peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive figure stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing their arrival, the giant rose and, with an action utterly incongruous with its appearance, affectionately rubbed its head against Goht’s raised hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This giant’s species was Beldum, its entire body encased in hard iron armor, resembling a true monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, this “monster” was a loyal giant before Goht, moving with extreme care in their interactions, radiating an atmosphere of “tough guy with a soft heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goht introduced the Beldum to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not the same Beldum that had confronted Groudon that morning as Goht’s main Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Beldum’s armor was still undergoing liquefaction from prolonged high-temperature exposure and was receiving the most professional treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Beldum was one Goht had “inherited” from his father, Zorua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nearly a hundred years old, passed down from Goht’s great-grandfather’s generation, having played a vital role for Dewford Mining, then a small company, and now Goht had brought it here to spend its final years in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also kept the rocky mountain under its watch, since Beldum couldn’t stay idle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Goht spoke, Luo Mu’s gaze settled on this “old veteran” of the Zorua family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, though only a faint moonlight illuminated the scene now,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just from the armor’s sheen and wear, it was clear this Beldum was as old as Goht claimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Goht’s young, vigorous Beldum, the difference was instantly obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goht whispered something to Beldum, and its gaze turned toward the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, it nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goht often brought promising young trainers up the mountain; Beldum was used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this group didn’t look like troublemakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Beldum nodded, Goht smiled and said to everyone, “Alright, let’s go inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash and the others began whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Pokémon Goht raises—how exciting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There must be tons of Rock- and Steel-types here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder how many Pokémon Goht keeps?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the younger ones, Nimo, Ash, Max, and May chattered the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a long stretch of trail, Goht stopped the group before a cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure Pokémon lived in a natural environment with minimal human interference, no electric lights were installed, making the cave at night look like a bottomless beast’s gaping maw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was somewhat frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Luo Mu could summon Luxray to do its usual job, the ever-silent, efficient butler acted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lumineon, take care of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Pokémon resembling a firefly appeared before them, making Luo Mu feel an inexplicable sense of déjà vu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail emitted a soft glow, illuminating the surroundings without being harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his transmigration, Lumineon had been nearly invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood out nowhere—its appearance wasn’t particularly handsome, beautiful, or cute, its battle strength was negligible, and its popularity was abysmal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only Pokémon less noticeable than it might have been something like the fifth-gen Cradily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If, in some future he didn’t know about, new Mega Pokémon emerged,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the odds of either Lumineon or Cradily being chosen were nearly zero; instead, Pokémon like Deshark or Milotic might have been added instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Lumineon’s light dispelling darkness felt gentle and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the most authentic embodiment of the phrase: “Pokémon are woven into every part of human life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Lumineon’s illumination, the group entered the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they saw the Pokémon inhabiting the cave, everyone froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the unexpectedly spacious cave, a group of Pokémon clung to the rock walls with their tail claws, hanging upside down in quiet, bat-like rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were slate-blue, shaped like handleless mallets, with irregularly round heads and a single red eye centered on each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Pokémon were the famed “semi-legendary” of Hoenn, officially called “Pokémon that mature late,” with a final evolution base stat total of 600—Metagross!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel and Psychic-type, capable of emitting magnetic force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By continuously emitting magnetism, Metagross repelled planetary magnetic fields, allowing it to float in the air despite lacking wings and having a heavy iron body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly estimating, at least a hundred Metagross were resting in this single cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May, Max, and Brock had their mouths gaping wide enough to fit an egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with even basic knowledge could see the value of this Metagross colony alone was incalculable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If notorious Pokémon poachers learned of this many Metagross here, peace would be impossible for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“. This is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agatha’s lips twitched—if Metagross were replaced with Dragonite, even the ancient Dragon Clan would be vastly outnumbered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Goht mentioned there were other caves in the mountain, each teeming with more Metagross, Agatha nearly went numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Hoenn’s wealth really this insane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu’s lips twitched slightly—he’d never imagined he’d witness the real-life scene described in fanfiction: “Goht’s Metagross cover the mountainside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Goht could produce such a rare shiny Metagross—it was pure, unadulterated money poured into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just feeding all these Metagross, the minerals they needed to absorb must be astronomical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Goht led the group to other caves for further inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every Rock- and Steel-type Pokémon with a population in Hoenn could be found on this rocky mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Common wild species like Geodude, Nosepass, Graveler, and Rhinoshield were all present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fossils were extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the group included several fossil Pokémon, Goht could only sigh in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fossil revival technology was still far from mature—not only were usable fossils nearly impossible to find, but habitat conditions also mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Goht’s own fossil Pokémon were kept in simulated environments built by Dewford Mining at his estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a few fossil Pokémon had survived from ancient times in some remote corner of the world, such cases were too rare for Goht to breed them in bulk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and added, “But if any of you have a favorite fossil Pokémon, I can take you to my collection room—it holds many fossils.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you find one you like, I can arrange for you to try reviving it at Dewford Mining.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Milotic, accustomed to his friend’s extravagance, felt a sharp pang in his chest hearing Goht speak of astronomical revival costs as if they meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Goht, his own wealth was pitiful—he was still saving up by hosting Milotic Cups and Super Contests just to revive a single fossil with Gyarados genes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After touring the mountain, Goht could no longer suppress his urge to spend, and addressed everyone: “This is my humble token of appreciation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If any of you are interested in a particular Pokémon, try interacting with it—if it accepts you, you may capture and take it away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And as for fossils, just as I mentioned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Goht, money was just a number; the various Steel- and Rock-type Pokémon he raised without restraint had grown stronger on the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these groups, some special individuals wished to venture into the outside world, so he often sought worthy Trainers for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a Trainer and Pokémon could mutually choose each other, Goht saw it as a win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, Ash raised his hand excitedly, “Me me me, Mr. Goht!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ash, Nimo was second, pulling in Tyson and Jasmine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating, May timidly raised her hand too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister getting such luck made Max, who hadn’t even received his starter Pokémon, envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goht knew May and Max—he knew they were the children of the “Gym Leader closest to the Elite Four,” Wallace—and readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he mentioned, to take a Pokémon, you must gain its approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you try to forcibly take a Pokémon, not only would Da Wu himself not allow it, even the Bonsly guarding at the mountain’s base would refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Milotic didn’t need it, and Agatha declined Da Wu’s “thank-you gift,” saying he specialized in raising Dragon-type Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Da Wu turned to Luo Mu and Geodude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They two were the only ones who hadn’t made a decision yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a few seconds, Geodude mustered up the nerve to ask: “Mr. Da Wu, about the fossils—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhat embarrassed, Geodude’s dark face flushed with an unnatural red—likely from shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Geodude could finish, Da Wu smiled and said: “Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a Rock-type specialist, Geodude. It’s only natural you’d want a fossil Pokémon with ancient charm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Mr. Da Wu!” Geodude’s squinted eyes slowly opened; too excited to speak further, he could only repeat those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which Rock-type specialist doesn’t long for mysterious, ancient fossil Pokémon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when he dug for fossils with Ash in the Fossil Valley, though he showed no sign on the outside, he truly yearned for those fossil Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kabuto, Omanyte, Aerodactyl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Geodude’s decision settled, all eyes turned to Luo Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu looked at him too—his gaze, unlike when he looked at the others, carried unmistakable resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu, who had intended to decline like Agatha, read meaning in Da Wu’s eyes and immediately understood one truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Anyone could refuse this “thank-you gift,” but he, Luo Mu, was the one Da Wu was determined to give it to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought rising in his mind, Luo Mu could only submit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he still couldn’t escape the inevitable path of a Pokémon fanfic protagonist—being showered with gifts by Da Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of thought, Luo Mu sighed and raised his hand: “Let’s skip catching a Pokémon. Instead, may I see what’s in your collection? I’ll just pick one item at random.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1823,"2026-06-20T17:11:50.049Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2595c07f8c2b96fa696ae73e5de99e38f99b6cad3d48d1a9727ae9684e59a83b","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-669","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-667",695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]