Chapter 188:
Dream experience was a challenge Hayashi Kaede found very meaningful, and one which he can manipulate with immense variety.
As it took the form of a dream and he was the architect of these dreams.
Even by simply having the ability to let a Trainer who had traveled for three or four years relive their glorious past—would likely attract many willing to try, evoking past regrets and nostalgia.
Not to mention, he could also alter the memories within the dream.
For example, drawing inspiration from Beedrill's dream, he could let the Trainer and their Pokémon defeat opponents they couldn't beat before, win championships they never obtained, and remedy those moments of past regret.
Haven't you seen? On the long road of life, beedrill regrets was the one that haunt it the most.
He could also set up a level-clearing mode within the dream, each level featuring different Pokémon to challenge, allowing Trainers and their Pokémon to experience the joy of clearing stages together.
Moreover, it could allow Pokémon to gain battle experience against various Pokémon without any actual harm—a precious growth experience through multiple battle.
Furthermore, If Hayashi Kaede wanted, he could even bring in Legendary Pokémon to act as bosses in the dreams.
In short, the possibilities were endless.
The main question was what price to set.
Returning to the Breeding House, Hayashi Kaede took out three bottle a of Spinach Juice.
Although this dish wasn't high grade, only B+, In Hayashi Kaede's heart, these three bottles of Spinach Juice could play a huge role!
Most importantly, this Spinach Juice had a unique property: after drinking it, the effect wouldn't disappear but could continue even after Hayashi Kaede weave the first dream.
Any Trainer or Pokémon that drank this Spinach Juice could have their dreams woven by him again the next time they fell asleep near Hayashi Kaede!
That's why Hayashi Kaede came up with the level-clearing mode!
"One million?"
Hayashi Kaede thought to charge the challenge with a large number.
Then found it somewhat absurd and couldn't help but laugh himself.
One million wasn't much for Hayashi Kaede now, but for an average Trainer, it was a significant sum.
However, the effects of this thing were really good.
He wouldn't be satisfied if it were too cheap.
"Whatever, let's go with that."
After much thought, Hayashi Kaede finally decided on one million. But before that, he needed to complete the related dream design and promotion.
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October 16th.
The road from Aogiri City to Aogiri Town was completely repaired.
Amid the town residents' joyful send-off, the road construction team left with their Pokémon.
Compared to the previous narrow road that only allowed one small car to pass, it was now at least three times wider and it was now paved with black asphalt.
That night, on Hayashi Kaede's "Mr. Hayashi" account, to videos were posted.
The first was simple: announcing the road was fixed.
Everyone was welcome to come to the shop to buy their favorite Energy Cubes.
The response to this video was very high.
Most comments were like this, "Wow, finally the road is fixed! Every time I go to Mr. Hayashi's Breeding House, I have to squeeze onto the bus. You have no idea how miserable it was. Now I can take a normal can ride there to."
"Mr. Hayashi is really leading the town's development for the better. Such a long road, was fixed so quickly."
"Huh? When was the road fixed? I didn't know? I was there just over ten days ago..."
"It started just over ten days ago."
....
The second video, naturally, was about the "Sky Challenge" plus the "Nostalgia" challenge.
Compared to the road repair, everyone was clearly more interested in this challenge video.
Especially upon hearing that just clearing the first level rewarded a Salac Berry Energy Cube, their excitement skyrocketed.
"First level challenge rewards an Energy Cube that sells for nearly 20,000 at the Breeding House? Holy crap, that's a rich reward!"
"Little Brother Hayashi said the challengers are the Pidgeotto that deliver parcels every day. Just some Pidgeotto—even if we can't beat them, can't we at least hit them? Bros, I'm in! It's just a 1,000-dollar challenge, right?"
"Damn, there's a time limit too? Only Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays... three slots a day, and you have to grab them..."
"Damn, this week's slots are already gone?"
Everyone was clearly very interested in the Energy Cube reward.
But the early bird catches the worm.
In the blink of an eye, they found next week's slots were already fully booked.
Helpless, they could only continue watching the rest of the video.
Then they saw the subsequent "Nostalgia Challenge" and "Level Challenge."
First, the price.
When the seven-digit price appeared before the public's eyes, most people watching the video couldn't help but rub their eyes, finding it unbelievable.
"What challenge? One million?"
"Nostalgia Challenge? An infinitely sustainable challenge? Hypnosis by a Psychic-type Pokémon, designed by Mr. Hayashi? Lets you and your Pokémon relive the past? And review it as much as you want?"
"Level Challenge... Can challenge any Pokémon you can imagine, dare to imagine, or wouldn't dare to imagine in your dreams? Including Legendaries? Really? Can they even replicate Legendary power?"
"One million..."
"Wait, isn't this too expensive? A one-million-dollar challenge price... I always thought the Breeding House prices were a bit high but the effects were genuinely good.... But one million..."
"Is this a cash grab before running away?"
"I hand a good impression before, but now... sigh..."
"This... has Mr. Hayashi been corrupted by money? Or did the road repair cost too much, and the Breeding House is suddenly short on funds?"
"Not right, Mr. Hayashi also mentioned later that this one million isn't fixed. If there are special circumstances, he can also set up corresponding dreams for free."
"Whatever, I'll go ask tomorrow. Any bros want to go together?"
"Bros in the comment, let's go together! The road's fixed now anyway."
...
This time,
The comments section rarely featured a variety of different opinions.
Some good, some bad.
But most generally thought one million was simply too expensive.
Inside the Breeding House, looking at the comments section of the latest video, Hayashi Kaede also fell into thought.
When publishing this video to promote this Nostalgia challenge, he had anticipated this reaction.
So, even seeing comments like "fan turned hater," he didn't care.
This price was inherently set for a minority.
Trainers who had been on their journey for three or four years and were still striving were already established or quite skilled.
For these people, one million might be a lot, but they could bite the bullet and spend it.
And for Trainers with special circumstances who wanted to revisit the past, he wouldn't hesitate to fulfill their wishes.
"Rotom? Master? It seems... some comments... aren't right..." Beside him, Rotom floating in the air looked at Hayashi Kaede with concern.
It was the first time Rotom had seen such a comments section and was momentarily scared.
"It's fine..."
Hayashi Kaede smiled at Rotom. "I think money is actually secondary. Memories are more precious than money... How about this, Rotom, help me add a video notice saying that this Psychic-type Nostalgia Challenge will only be sold once."
Business is business: one willing to buy, one willing to sell.
If no one really wanted it, then Hayashi Kaede would design it into a level mode for his own Pokémon to use.