Chapter 209

Kanto region, Pallet Town.

Pallet, which symbolizes the pure white of a new beginning.

In this ordinary small town in western Kanto, there sits a big figure who could be said to have influenced the entire world.

His name is—

Professor Oak!

In a room near Pallet Town, a tall, thin teenager with dark golden spiky hair stared blankly at his computer screen, his expression somewhat dazed.

"Lost?"

Although it was a double battle he had never tried before, and he was just playing for the novelty with a lineup he'd thought up entirely based on theory...

But he had definitely been serious in that last match; one could even say he had performed slightly above his level.

Yet, he had suddenly collapsed and been crushed 4-1.

If not for that Onix's Earthquake killing its own teammate, it would have been an even more shameful 4-0 shutout.

Is this still the novice level?

And for such an unpopular mode as double battles, how could there be such a high-level expert?

Could it be that he still underestimated other trainers?

No, it should just be that this lineup needs optimization; if it were singles or actual combat, he could definitely perform better.

Just as Blue was lost in thought, the door creaked and was pushed open violently.

A boy of the same age appeared before Blue, his clothes and the cap on his head similar in color scheme to the classic red-and-white ball.

"..."

Seeing the silent visitor, Blue immediately raised an eyebrow, a smile on his lips.

"What, are you here to find me to play games?"

"No."

Red shook his head.

"The Professor asked me to find you, saying there is something very important to tell us."

"Oh, could it be that it's time to distribute the starter Pokémon?"

Mentioning this, Blue was no longer sleepy and immediately stood up to walk to Red's side.

"Let's go, let's see what surprise Grandpa has prepared this time!"

(Red/Blue, this book focuses on the game timeline)

The door to Professor Oak's laboratory was pushed open, and the researchers inside cast their gazes over one after another.

But upon noticing that the visitors were the two incredibly familiar boys, they immediately set their minds at ease and went back to their own work.

There was no other reason; these two were both children they had watched grow up.

The eccentric and more confident boy was named Blue, Professor Oak's grandson, who had shown amazing talent in battling and breeding since childhood and might inherit Professor Oak's mantle in the future.

The other boy, who was slightly more silent but had an incredibly firm gaze, was Red, who lived next door to Professor Oak and was Blue's childhood friend.

"Grandpa, is there something you called us here for? Is it time to receive our starter Pokémon?"

Blue walked forward, looked at the white-haired old man with kind eyes in the back, and asked directly.

Professor Oak, the world-recognized authority on Pokémon research, had his multiple theories completely lay the foundation for the modern Pokémon research system.

At the same time, he was also the former Champion of the Indigo League and a current advisor.

"Oh, you're both here!"

Seeing the two arrive, Professor Oak put down the first edition Pokémon Pokedex in his hand, turned to look at them, and revealed a kind smile.

"Starter Pokémon won't be distributed until before the Indigo Assembly starts next year, so you might have to wait a while longer."

"What is this..."

Blue curled his lips in dissatisfaction.

"Since it's not that, it seems it shouldn't be anything big either."

Regarding his grandson's slight dissatisfaction, Professor Oak only smiled slightly and continued: