[Shinx] (The Flash Pokémon)
"Strange kitten!"
This time, before Diluc could ask, Hiroshi said with a subtle look, crossing his arms.
"I suggest you just choose this one. You can cultivate it to the Elite Four level without any accidents."
"Although the kitten monster in its initial form is very weak, after evolving into Luxio and then Luxray, it begins to possess super combat power. It has the ability to see through solid objects and can immediately detect prey on the other side of a thick wall..."
After a pause, Hiroshi added:
"In the Pokémon world, the International Police often train it to serve as a partner. Its X-ray eyes with golden light are simply a machine for identifying evil and dangerous elements hiding in the dark!"
The second half of the sentence made Diluc really make up his mind.
"Well, then I choose the little kitten monster!"
A Pokémon that can see through walls and hunt down evil in the dark? It was practically made for the "Darknight Hero."
Hiroshi nodded, and then handed two blank Pokédexes to Eula and Barbara.
"It's your turn..."
When Eula watched Diluc pull his partner, her palms were already covered with sweat, and she was even more nervous than he was.
Because even if Diluc didn't draw a powerful Pokémon, he could go back and inherit the family business and remain a noble and wealthy man with immense influence.
But Eula was different. She had the blood of the Lawrence clan—sinners in the eyes of Mondstadt—and was rejected and resisted by the people. Her relationship with her own clan was almost severed due to her joining the Knights.
If she loses her reputation as "one of the strongest combat powers," Jean and the Knights might find it harder to rely on her and accommodate the public pressure.
Eula felt that her whole world was on the line here!
"I have no room for maneuver."
"It must be a powerful Pokémon!"
Eula took a deep breath and tapped the screen of the Pokédex with her trembling fingers.
Beep!
The result appeared.——
[Charmander] (The Lizard Pokémon)
When the Pokédex voice read out "The First Generation Royal Three (Starter)" and "The Fire-type Starter of the Kanto Region", Eula felt the envious looks from Kaeya, Diluc, and Barbara immediately.
In the Knights headquarters, not long ago, Jean called everyone to exchange information about Pokémon classifications.
Below the Pseudo-Legendaries...
Then there are the three "Royal Families" (Starters) in each region.
Of course, there are Dragons to choose from, and Psychics that cannot be missed. These are also excellent choices.
"This... is this a Dragon-type + Initial Pokémon from the Royal Three Families?"
Eula asked with slightly rapid breathing.
Charmander... look at the name, and the appearance. It looks like a dragon!
Suddenly, Diluc, who had just finished drawing, couldn't help but clench his fist, feeling a little envious of Eula. It's so lucky that it penetrates my soul as soon as I see it.
"No, Charmander does not have the Dragon attribute in its initial form."
Hiroshi shook his head amusingly.
"It is the Fire-type Starter."
"Of course, the lack of Dragon attribute right now does not mean that Charmander is not strong."
"Its final evolution is Charizard, and there are often shadows of Charizard in the main formations of Champions and even Masters."
"Tell me whether it is strong or not."
Hiroshi hadn't said anything about the introduction yet. When the animated and comic versions of Pokémon's original stories are made into holographic virtual games in the future, people in Teyvat will understand some of the stories more intuitively.
Charmander... was once the protagonist's standard equipment. No Charmander Trainer is too embarrassed to tell others that they are the protagonist.
Later, in the Galar region, the Champion Leon's Gigantamax Charizard was the strongest Champion's ace!
Even in the latest official Master rankings, Leon relied on this Charizard to suppress Cynthia and her Garchomp, ranking first.
The key is...
Hiroshi's expression slightly condensed, staring at the Charmander on the illustration.
It has golden pupils.
Its skin is a lighter yellow than usual.
And the flame on its tail... burns with a distinct intensity.
"It is also a Shiny (Strange Color) one. One in a million."
What the hell?
Kaeya was confused.
Diluc's envy solidified on his face. The righteous man couldn't complain in a word. This is too special!
Eula herself was even more confused, her head full of capitalized question marks.
"Odd color? Flash?!"
"Aha? I actually drew a Flash?!"
Flash, Strange Color, Shiny.
This information... Jean had discussed it with them, and expressed deep envy and helplessness regarding Tianquan Ningguang, the only one among the customers who got a Shiny + Pseudo-Legendary (Beldum).
Eula never dared to think about it. She only dared to hope for a Starter or Dragon-type. She never dreamed of drawing a Shiny.
Hiroshi looked deeply at Eula.
There was another piece of information that Hiroshi didn't reveal aloud from his Manager interface.
The growth potential of this little Shiny Charmander even surpassed Hu Tao's Gible and Ningguang's Beldum. It was a true prodigy among Pokémon.
If there was a competition for the greatest potential of Pokémon babies right now, the winner would definitely be Eula's Charmander!
"Eula. 100 Million Mora."
Hiroshi glanced at the recommended selling price of the System, and quoted an astonishing price without any changes.
One hundred million Mora, which is higher than the fifty million offered for the Gible.
Eula couldn't calm down, and she lost her usual cool, tsundere female knight temperament.
She stammered:
"One hundred million Mora? Oh, alright!"
"No, it's not..."
"I... I don't think it's expensive!"
"I just think it's so unreal, so incredible!"
"As a descendant of sinners... do I really deserve this kind of luck? Was I actually favored by fate?"
Hiroshi couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth when he saw her accidentally taking off the protective shell of the Spindrift Knight.
"Eula Lawrence."
He called Eula by her full name, and his voice was suddenly mysterious and distant.
Eula looked at Hiroshi blankly. At this moment, she suddenly felt like she was looking directly at a god.
"This Charmander will take you to fly to another vast sky."
"There, there is no so-called old nobility, no family glory or sin. You will break free from all the heavy shackles..."
"You are simply YOU. You are the future Champion Trainer of Mondstadt!"
Hiroshi's eyes seemed to be able to see through the confusion in her soul.
Eula was shocked.
Is that "Me" who has found her own path in the new era that is approaching?
Champion Trainer... very good!
Then I, Eula, will move forward with this goal from today on.
When Eula clearly knew the direction of survival and future efforts, relief and ease appeared in her eyes, revealing a new kind of perseverance.
Eula retreated, clutching her Pokédex like a lifeline.
To Barbara.
Barbara stepped forward nervously. "Manager Hiroshi, I want a Pokémon that can sing and heal people."
Then, Barbara, the Deaconess of the Favonius Church and idol of Mondstadt, really drew the Pokémon of her dreams.
A baby.
It has a pink ball shape, big blue eyes, and a curl of fur on its forehead that looked very innocent and kind.
[Igglybuff] (The Balloon Pokémon)
"Wow, so cute! So cute!"
"Klee also wants such a Pokémon baby!——"
Little Klee came closer, her face almost touching Barbara's Pokédex screen, her eyes filled with hearts.
The introduction of the Pokédex was consistent with Hiroshi's statement.
"The evolved forms are Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff."
"This kind of Pokémon is very docile and caring. If you cultivate it well, you will gradually unlock singing abilities and powerful healing skills."
Hiroshi took the little Klee who was almost lying on Barbara's Pokédex, grabbed the small schoolbag behind her, and lifted the little loli into the air.
"The only thing left is you, Klee. Please register and authenticate a Pokédex and draw your initial Pokémon.——"
Klee was lifted up in the air, but she was not afraid at all. Instead, she stretched her arms and legs, as if she was flying freely and cutely.
Hearing this, she giggled with a lively and cute smile.
"Hehehe! Klee has already finished smoking (drawing)!"
"Meloetta, please show the Pokédex to Big Brother! La la la~"
At this time, everyone, including Hiroshi, looked curiously at the picture in the Pokédex that Meloetta raised up with her small hands.
Everyone was stunned when they saw it.
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"!!!"