Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

As for moves like Round Eyes, if I wanted to, I could learn them immediately with the fairy-type energy within me.

However, due to the same concerns he had previously expressed, Ibrahimovic decided it was better to proceed gradually.

Moreover, evolving into Sylveon is far more than just learning to use Round Eyes.

In his previous life, Xia Chen and his team spent more than two years trying to research and finally evolved during Xia Chen's sophomore year of college.

After it completed its evolution, a research institute in the Kalos region published a paper on the evolution of Sylveon the very next day.

That's right, the two groups discovered Sylveon almost at the same time. Although they evolved a little earlier, they were slower to publish their papers than the other group.

This resulted in most of the benefits of the discovery ultimately going to Carlos's institute.

Ibrahimovic's heart tightened slightly. In this lifetime, he would never let such a thing happen again!

(The round eye was introduced in Generation II, initially as a Normal-type move, which Eevee could learn at level 9 through leveling up. The storyline has been slightly adjusted here.)

Chapter 12 training was so much fun!

Xia Chen was pleasantly surprised. He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. In just two days, Eevee was already able to sense the fairy-type energy flowing within its body.

Could my Eevee truly possess the potential to become a king?

"Very good. Next, try to direct the fairy attribute energy within your body towards your eyes."

Having gained one advantage, Xia Chen attempted to further guide Ibrahimovic.

Round Eyes is a move that releases energy waves from the eyes to reduce the opponent's attack. Combining energy with the eyes is the key to learning it.

But after several attempts, Ibrahimovic shook his head in frustration.

Xia Chen smiled and patted her head. "It's okay, you've done a great job. We'll take it slow."

Eevee's ability to sense the presence of Fairy-type energy within two days far exceeded Xia Chen's expectations, and Xia Chen didn't think Eevee would immediately learn Round Eyes.

It would be more frightening if Ibrahimovic had accomplished something that others hadn't been able to do in half a year with such ease.

That concludes the tutorial on Fairy-type moves. Xia Chen will now train Eevee on some of the easiest Normal-type moves to learn.

Currently, three moves have been selected: the special attack move High Speed ​​Star, the ability-boosting Self-Motivation, and a relatively uncommon move, Echo.

Swift is a useful offensive move for Eevee in the early game, and it's basically a must-learn skill, so there's no need to elaborate.

Furthermore, if Eevee's ability is still the hidden ability [Unexpected], then after evolving into Sylveon, it can also transform into [Fairy Skin] —

Normal-type moves will become Fairy-type moves, and their power will increase by 20%.

So High Speed ​​Star is a guaranteed hit move with damage similar to [Wave Missile].

No matter how you look at it, it's worth training hard.

However, whether Eevee's ability is the useless [Run Away] or a hidden ability [Awareness] still requires further research by Xia Chen.

…………

The second move, Self-Motivation, is one of Eevee's few power-up moves.

In Pokémon battles, boosting moves are equally important.

Besides its simplest use for enhancement, it can also serve as bait to lure opponents when the game is deadlocked.

On the other hand, it also lays the groundwork for learning meditation when it evolves into Sylveon.

The final move, Echo, is preparation for learning a move that is very important to Sylveon in the future—[Voice].

Eevee's talent is quite remarkable. In just one morning, she was able to mobilize the most active Normal-type energy within her body and apply it to various parts of her body.

At this rate, Ibrahimovic should be able to get a basic grasp of one of them within a week.

For an Ibrahimovic who has just started training, this is an amazing speed.

By then, Ibrahimovic will also be able to form a basic fighting force.

Currently, Eevee's moves, besides the inherited moves Yawn and Fake Cry, are only Growl, Tackle, and Tail Wag.

Aside from complete newbies, no one would actually practice this.

Thinking of this, Xia Chen looked at Ibu with even greater satisfaction.

I never expected that the Eevee I picked up by chance would be such a treasure. With this talent, it's definitely worthy of being rated SR, if not SSR.

Ibu blinked a few times at Xia Chen's smile. Was that enough?

I wonder what Xia Chen would think if he knew that he had already mastered more than a dozen moves.

Forget it, my trainer is easily frightened, so I'd better not scare him.

…………

Busy days always pass quickly, and three more days have gone by in the blink of an eye. It has been a full week since Ibu came to Xia Chen's house.

In the past few days, Xia Chen and Yi Bu, the two homebodies, have hardly left the house except to buy groceries and food for Yi Bu.

There's no other reason; the feeling of being immersed in training is just too amazing!

To be precise, it's seeing your efforts rewarded, the positive feedback from steady, gradual improvement, that's very fulfilling.

Xia Chen finally understood why so many people liked fitness in his previous life.

Three days is not a long time, but Eevee brought Xia Chen a great surprise. She not only mastered High Speed ​​Star, but also learned Quick Attack, which is similar in principle.

He has also grasped the moves Self-Motivation and Echo. With Eevee's talent, he will probably learn them soon.

The only downside is that there hasn't been much progress in the two fairy-type moves, round eyes and coquettishness, probably due to insufficient energy in the body.

Xia Chen was not in a hurry and calmly led Ibu through the planned training program.

He just felt like he'd forgotten something.

……

"Good afternoon~ I'm here to freeload again!"

Mei's voice came from outside the courtyard, and Xia Chen then remembered that it was time to make a video again.

However, I've been so engrossed in training these past few days that I completely forgot about it, and I haven't even gone grocery shopping today.

The recent surge in popularity is quite impressive, so I can't afford to stop updating during this booming period.

Fortunately, I still have some footage from last time, so I can post it in a pinch. But I can't be so careless next time, since Eevee and I are completely dependent on it for our meals.

Xia Chen was thinking of ways to remedy the situation when Ming Yi had already led the Tengteng Snake into the courtyard.

The two grew up together, and she never felt like an outsider to Xia Chen's family.

"Wow, the latest training machine from Silver Company! Xia Chen, when did you buy it? Are you that rich?"

As soon as she entered, Mingyi saw two enormous training machines that occupied most of the yard.

Aiming to become the champion of the Donghuang region, she was naturally very familiar with this machine and immediately expressed her admiration.

Xia Chen stood up, holding Eevee. "I bought this a few days ago using the money I saved from buying Eevee. It almost emptied my wallet."

“There’s a reason why they’re expensive. Unlike my two old machines, they’re relics from my dad’s time. They’re so loud the neighbors complain about them every day. I’ll definitely make my dad replace them when he gets back!” Mingyi muttered in complaint.

“Sure, you buy the stamina and special attack versions, we can switch between them?” Xia Chen suggested casually, not standing on ceremony with Mingyi.

Mingyi nodded, "No problem. By the way, what are we having for lunch today?"

The map of Yan was a bit short; after only a few words, Mingyi revealed the true nature of the map.

Judging from her excited expression, she seemed to be looking forward to Xia Chen's family's lunch today.

Xia Chen cleared his throat twice. "I'm planning to do a special program today, comparing the differences between my cooking and that of restaurants, so we're going out to eat today."

Mingyi's face instantly fell. She squinted at Xia Chen and said, "I think you're so engrossed in training that you forgot we had to film a video today, right?"

Xia Chen retorted without backing down, "Wasn't it even more outrageous when you started cultivating Snivy? I remember not seeing you for a whole week, didn't I?"

"Oh? If I don't come, I'm afraid I won't see you this month, right? I'm always the one who takes the initiative to contact you, can't you be a little more considerate?"

Seeing the two bickering again, the Snivy sighed helplessly and pulled them towards the door with its vines.

She knew that if she didn't stand up for them, they would argue about their embarrassing past when they were still wearing open-crotch pants.

Ibu closed the door and looked at the scene of Snivy leading Xia Chenmingyi away, a smile appearing on his lips.

That's great, nothing has changed.

Chapter 13 Ya Ya and the Red-Haired Boy

After having a casual lunch at a nearby ordinary elf restaurant, Xia Chen and Ming Yi didn't rush back. Instead, they took the two elves for a stroll around the neighborhood to digest their food.

At noon in August, when Zhijiang is at its hottest, the two instinctively went to a place with a relatively low temperature, the Zhijiang Ancient City Citizens Park.

Unlike the scene in my previous life where old men played cards and chess everywhere, in the world of elves, the most popular thing is, of course, elf battles.

The same is true of this public park; under almost every shady spot, there is a pair of trainers directing their Pokémon in battle.

Of course, most of them were at the level of the shorts-wearing bug-catching boy, commonly known as a chicken-pecking match.

"Let's go!" "Get out of the way!" "Stand up!"

The sounds of various resurrection roars echoed through the park, making everyone who stepped inside, including the spirits, feel their blood boil.

And, a slight risk of intellectual impairment.

Xia Chen watched these battles, which lacked any real tactics or command, with great interest.

He's no longer the legendary Pokémon trainer from his past life in the game, wielding Primal Kyogre in his left hand and Mega Rayquaza in his right.

Although Xia Chen has extensive experience in game battles, he has never fought a single match in this world. The phrase "armchair strategist" perfectly describes him.

In reality, his and Ibrahimovic's abilities are only at the bottom here. (Ibrahimovic: Don't drag me into this, thank you.)

Therefore, every battle here is of great value to him.

…………

Civic parks are the most diverse places, with everyone from professional Pokémon trainers to adorable newbies, covering all levels below the professional level.

This world doesn't have levels like in the game, but there are very clear distinctions in the strength of trainers and Pokémon.

Xia Chen, a high school student who has just obtained his first Pokémon, is naturally the lowest-level rookie trainer.