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บท 4: Chapter 4: Three Years Minimum...

Chapter 4: Three Years Minimum...

Shuimu No. 1 High School, one of Shuimu City's Pokémon-focused high schools.

It wasn't difficult to get into—anyone aspiring to be a Pokémon Trainer could enroll, though the tuition was a bit expensive.

The requirement to enter as a freshman was simple: register your first Pokémon with the Pokémon League during the summer break before starting high school.

This was the stage Hikaru Saito found himself in.

The reason for his delayed registration?

He was broke.

When Hikaru was five, his parents disappeared while exploring a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. From then on, he became an orphan and was taken into the Marvelous Orphanage.

This year, he finally aged out and left the orphanage.

After paying his tuition fees, he was left with just 20,000 Huaxia credits—a paltry amount Hikaru had saved through scrimping and saving.

That money could only buy him a Rattata or a Caterpie.

Too pitiful.

Hikaru couldn't accept that. Worse, he didn't have the confidence to nurture such Pokémon effectively. It felt irresponsible.

It was only after acquiring the system that he gained the resolve to purchase a Bug or Grass-type Pokémon as his first partner.

But now, things were different.

With a Champion-level Charmander, why would he settle for a "baby version of Rayquaza"?

"Charmander, come here. Let's take a photo!"

Charmander, one of the most popular Pokémon, was naturally photogenic.

After posing with a peace sign alongside Charmander, Hikaru posted the photo in the class group chat.

The previously silent chat exploded.

Though most of the classmates didn't know Hikaru personally, that didn't stop them from expressing their awe.

"A Charmander? Wow, such a cool-looking Charmander! Whose partner is this? So majestic!"

"I'm so jealous. My Pokémon is just a Caterpie..."

"Did no one notice how handsome the trainer is? Pale skin, gentle features—a total puppy-boy vibe!"

"Not quite as dashing as me, the Fang of Shuimu."

The world was like this: some people dismissed Charmander, while others admired it fervently.

---

[Teacher Qin]: "Charmander? Not bad. You should head to the Pokémon League to register your trainer info!"

Hikaru replied: "Got it."

Checking the time, he realized he had enough to visit the Pokémon League and complete his trainer registration.

---

The registration process was straightforward.

Hand over your ID, provide your home address, and submit some basic personal information.

Once registered as a trainer, Hikaru hurried back home and used Insight Eye to check Charmander's stats:

[Pokémon: Charmander]

[Ability: Solar Power]

[Gender: Male]

[Potential: Champion]

[Level: 6]

[Moves: Scratch, Ember, Smokescreen, Growl]

In just a few days, Charmander had learned three new moves!

Hikaru was astonished, but remembering Charmander's Champion-level potential, it all made sense.

Realizing the premium energy cubes he'd bought were nearly gone, Hikaru opened the system's Entry Shop.

On the translucent interface, the store had refreshed with new items:

[Today's Entry Shop:]

Fire Punch TM: 50 Entry Coins

10 Premium Pokémon Foods: 5 Entry Coins

Dragonfire Berry: 15 Entry Coins

Fire Punch!

Hikaru was thrilled—this move would be perfect for Charmander.

But his excitement quickly turned to dismay.

Why was the system showing him such a tempting item when he didn't have enough Entry Coins?

Over the past few days, Hikaru had been studying the system.

White-tier entries weren't particularly useful but could be dismantled for 3–5 Entry Coins each.

He wasn't sure about Green-tier entries yet.

The shop's mechanics were simple: purchased items wouldn't refresh, but unpurchased ones would be replaced during the next reset.

The only way Hikaru could afford Fire Punch was by dismantling his [King of Slackers] entry.

That was a tough decision.

"Forget it! Charmander's natural talent means it'll learn Fire Punch on its own eventually. The [King of Slackers] entry will definitely be useful in the long run!"

After some internal struggle, Hikaru decided to keep the entry.

Just as disappointment set in, the system's voice chimed in:

[Congratulations! The host has unlocked the First Purchase Discount! Today's first purchase will cost only 1 Entry Coin.]

Hikaru's mood flipped instantly, and he bought the Fire Punch TM without hesitation.

Out of curiosity, he asked, "How does this discount work?"

[Randomly triggered. Valid for one day only.]

This dashed Hikaru's hopes of saving the discount for a future purchase. Still, it was a pleasant surprise.

Grinning, he placed the TM against Charmander's smooth forehead.

Within moments, Charmander raised its head in delight. It could feel the new skill integrated into its mind.

Eager to demonstrate its newfound power, faint flames flickered around its claws.

"Learned a new move already? Impressive, Charmander! We'll test it out tomorrow," Hikaru said, feigning surprise.

Building Charmander's confidence was crucial. Letting it think it had learned the skill on its own would foster pride and determination.

Sure enough, Charmander's enthusiasm soared. It was practically itching to go outside and showcase its new move.

Hikaru chuckled at its eagerness but understood its feelings—it was still just a month-old Pokémon.

---

Knock, knock.

A soft knock interrupted them. Hikaru instinctively called out, "Coming!"

He turned to Charmander. "Take a rest in the Poké Ball for now. You must be tired after training."

As Charmander entered its ball, Hikaru even swapped out [Hard Work Pays Off!] for [King of Slackers], aiming to maximize efficiency during its downtime.

When he opened the door, Hikaru's heart skipped a beat. He was stunned.

Standing before him was a girl, her beauty dazzling. Hikaru felt a mix of surprise and amusement.

How did she find him here?

Hikaru had rented a cheap, secluded apartment to save money.

"Leaving the orphanage without a word? Not even a goodbye?"

The girl in front of him stood around 1.6 meters tall, her youthful face delicate and refined, her fair skin like snow. Her eyes were clear as a mountain stream, her slender waist accentuating her ethereal aura.

Her sleek black hair was tied into a high ponytail with a light ribbon. She wore a light blue top paired with a white pleated skirt, radiating a fresh and cool summer vibe.

Her soft, melodious voice was like a breeze in the valley, tugging at Hikaru's heart.

She was a childhood friend from the orphanage, someone Hikaru had once found as an awkward, snot-nosed kid. Now, she had blossomed into a stunning young lady.

Even with the combined experiences of his past and present life, Hikaru's heart fluttered.

But no.

No! What are you thinking, Hikaru?

She's only 15...

Three years minimum... life sentence maximum...

---


บท 5: Chapter 5: A Rich Girl Only Gives You a Good Sword

Chapter 5: A Rich Girl Only Gives You a Good Sword

The girl in front of Hikaru Saito was named Sakura Hayashi.

It was during the summer of her sixth year, when Rattata were overrunning the streets, that Hikaru found her crying near a trash heap and brought her back to the orphanage.

Since then, she became the little "snot-nosed kid" who followed him everywhere.

Hikaru vividly remembered that time. She cried constantly, clinging to him like a weaned toddler.

Unlike Hikaru, who had only recently left the orphanage, Sakura was taken away three years ago.

Hikaru recalled that day clearly:

A massive Altaria descended from the sky, and a dignified woman emerged, taking Sakura with her.

That was when Hikaru learned the truth.

Sakura wasn't an orphan.

She was the eldest daughter of a prestigious family from Kyoto, left in the orphanage for unknown reasons.

---

Hikaru glanced out the window.

There, an orange, chubby Dragonite was waving goodbye to Sakura. Its expression seemed to say: "Mission accomplished, I'll be off now."

Instinctively, Hikaru used Insight Eye on the Dragonite.

[Pokémon: Dragonite]

[Ability: Inner Focus]

[Gender: Male]

[Potential: Champion]

[Level: 62]

[Moves: Protect, Hyper Beam, Dragon Dance, Wing Attack, Dragon Rush, Ice Beam, Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Extreme Speed...]

Hikaru's eyes widened at the sight. The list of moves was almost absurdly luxurious.

He glanced at the Dragonite, then back at Sakura.

One meeting, and she had already dropped this bombshell on him?

"Haha, Hikaru! I'm a little rich girl now! Let me take care of you from now on!"

Sakura triumphantly held out a gold-edged bank card. "There's 10 million in here. Let's go pick out your first Pokémon!"

It's said that a man with no romantic distractions wields a sharper blade.

But a rich girl? She doesn't distract you—she hands you a legendary sword.

If Hikaru hadn't already bonded with Charmander, he might have accepted the card.

However, after three years apart, accepting such a large sum of money felt wrong.

Unless…

They upgraded from "friends" to something more.

"No need. I already have my first Pokémon."

Hikaru shook his head, pushing the card back. He pulled out Charmander's Poké Ball and gave it a little shake.

"What kind of Pokémon?"

"Charmander!"

Sakura let out a sigh of relief. She had been worried Hikaru might have chosen something like a Caterpie or Weedle.

After all, once a Pokémon was registered with the league, abandoning it was illegal.

From that perspective, Charmander was an excellent choice.

In fact, Sakura had even considered sneaking a Dratini into a mystery egg for Hikaru to purchase.

"And the money..."

"Keep it! I don't want to be labeled as a freeloader."

Hikaru glanced at the silhouette Sakura's figure cast under the incandescent light, then took a sharp breath.

Damn.

Someone's lurking nearby.

"Alright..."

Sakura pouted, looking disappointed. After asking a few more questions, she invited Hikaru out to play, but he politely declined.

When Sakura finally left, the corridor outside Hikaru's apartment fell silent.

The flickering lights dimmed, and the air grew colder.

A faint, eerie voice echoed as purple mist began to seep from Sakura's shadow.

From the mist emerged a Gengar, its blood-red eyes glinting mischievously, its stubby limbs adding to its ghostly aura.

"You have good taste, girl. That boy's got potential."

Proudly, Sakura replied, "Of course! That's the man I've chosen!"

Even though she didn't fully understand what Gengar was praising Hikaru for.

"Kehehehe..."

Gengar cackled and disappeared back into the shadows.

Its praise wasn't for Hikaru's strength, but his character.

However, for someone like Hikaru to truly match a Champion's daughter, he had a long way to go.

A boy with an ordinary background, accidentally bonding with a Charmander…

Let's see how far he can go.

---

"A Level 62 Dragonite and a Level 73 Gengar..."

Back in his apartment, Hikaru sat on his bed, clutching his chest. His heart was still racing.

A Level 73 Pokémon, even with Champion-level potential, was a game-changer.

Such Pokémon appearing in Shuimu City—a mere tier-two city—was astonishing.

"What kind of background does she have?" Hikaru murmured, glancing out at the darkening evening sky.

His resolve to grow stronger deepened.

Sure, having a rich girl hand him a better sword sounded tempting.

But that sword came with risks—if he couldn't wield it, Gengar might just swallow him whole.

Staring at Charmander's Poké Ball, Hikaru muttered, "Charmander, we can't let anyone look down on us."

The Poké Ball trembled slightly, as if to echo Hikaru's determination.

---

Two Days Later

At the usual abandoned construction site, Hikaru continued Charmander's training.

Thanks to consistent energy cube supplementation, Charmander had grown to Level 7.

Its mastery of Fire Punch left Hikaru in awe.

One punch, and the concrete floor cracked, leaving a watermelon-sized crater.

If that punch had landed on a person, it would have been devastating.

In this world, there was a way for trainers to share their Pokémon's strength: Bonds.

The deeper the bond, the more the trainer could share their Pokémon's physical traits, achieving what was known as "Super New Trainer Mode."

Without such bonds, ordinary trainers would risk death in Pokémon battles.

This was why abandoning Pokémon was so heavily punished.

---

While wiping Charmander's sweat after training, Hikaru prepared to feed it energy cubes and check the day's entries and shop updates.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted him.

"Hey, want to have a battle?"

Hikaru turned to see a boy about his age.

The boy's voice carried a hint of shyness, but his eyes were alight with excitement.

Clearly, he was eager for a tense and thrilling Pokémon battle.

Hikaru noted that no one had been around earlier during their training session. This boy must have just arrived, drawn by curiosity after spotting Charmander.

"Char!"

Before Hikaru could respond, Charmander stepped forward, its eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

The past few days of training had only sharpened its desire to test its strength.

"Let's do it," Hikaru said with a grin.

"I'm Wang Miao from Shuimu No. 3 High School, a freshman. Go, my partner—Squirtle!"

Hikaru raised an eyebrow. Another student from his school?

This could be interesting.

---


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