Ditto doesn't move

For fans, the biggest blow is when a game is delayed.

However, just as Professor Kukui would reprimand Ash for his mistakes, he didn't let them off the hook out of pity:

"If it were anything else, I could agree to it. But this is absolutely impossible."

"The new overlord is too strong. Even the island king and I have to be careful. Who knows what extremely dangerous moves he might use."

"This is not the time to be willful!"

Well, there's no way to refute that.

Mamane and Kachi looked at their idolized game creator with resentment.

If it were you, you would surely have a way!

Mr. Xia Ming, quickly use your unparalleled wisdom to think of a solution!

Good eye! I understand your expectations for your cousin.

"Kukui, I think we should give them a try. Remember that line I wrote in the script?"

Dr. Kukui turned around and saw the boy, in the post-rain sunshine and refreshing sea breeze, brushing a strand of hair behind his ear:

"There are no inherently evil Pokémon in this world."

Dr. Kukui clicked his tongue inexplicably.

afterwards.

Rockruff happily ate the food prepared for it by its trainer. Having also worked hard on its body and moves today, Rockruff was wagging its tail and frolicking, ready to reward itself.

Then, a demonic statement came from the trainer's mouth:

"Next, we're going to prepare to challenge the Great Pilgrimage and the Overlord. Let's do our best together, Rockruff."

Eh, I'm fighting the Elite Ten?

real or fake?

P.S.: I thought I'd get Stranger, but I got Dorothy instead.

New Year's gacha pool, good.

P.S.: Damn, I typed too fast, I didn't even type the title.

Volume 1 Happy Little Ditto: Chapter 80 Should we buff Riolu again today?

It's probably because doing big things takes a lot of energy.

Even though it was already the third day after the typhoon passed, the weather had returned to its usual sunny and bright state, and tourists were appearing on the island of Alola as if they were automatically refreshed passersby.

Today, Xia Ming, still half asleep, hopped on his beloved little bicycle and, accompanied by his Leo bike jogging alongside, leisurely rode along the familiar Route 1.

The dreaded first day back to work after the holiday.

What? You're saying you're not going to challenge the Ten Heroes?

Didn't I have a bunch of enthusiastic game fans who wanted to help me play?

Although she was ultimately moved by Xia Ming's last words, Dr. Kukui could still be considered a qualified and reliable adult.

It's impossible for me to say I agree to let you challenge the overlord and then dump all the responsibility on you kids.

The strength of the Ten Heroes is evident to all.

So, they are undergoing special training.

What if you lack sufficient combat power before defeating the Demon King? Special training.

Invincible under heaven, what if an enemy comes from the sky? Special training.

What should a school do if it's going to hold a primary school sports meet? Special training.

Specialized training is humanity's ultimate solution to problems! (Outrageous statement)

I'd like to see what tricks you guys can pull.

The power levels of Pokémon have already been updated in the new version, and it's not right for humans to still be entertaining themselves.

With this "the more the merrier" mentality, the emperor was happy to let the sorcerers do as they pleased.

It would be best to defeat and humiliate my incompetent subordinates, but what can make a strong person improve and evolve is a defeat so painful that it is unforgettable.

It doesn't matter if I can't defeat him, I will still make a move.

Da Dian Haiyan, you ignorant fool, I will personally demonstrate how an ordinary person can easily humiliate you.

As the first challenger on the first island, you'll be sent westward by Dendrobium in the endless battles with trainers!

Jie Jie Jie Jie!

Xia Ming, who was riding his bicycle, suddenly let out a strange laugh that was hard to understand.

Again.

Riolu couldn't help but roll her eyes; she had long suspected that her trainer might have some serious illness.

Now he's just going through the motions of his daily illness; at least he won't sneak into the kitchen to steal rice in the middle of the night.

"Oh, speaking of which, do you know about Z-Crystals?"

As if sensing someone talking badly about him behind his back, Xia Ming suddenly turned around, startling Riolu so much that it stopped having heart and lung problems on the spot.

"What did you do?"

"I mean Z crystal."

Now that all ten of their subordinates have taken over the position of overlord, the Z-Glass, a natural gift unique to the Alola region, has been presented to the Moonlit Sky of Claw Hill by the new overlords of the islands, as if it were an offering.

It is said that the Elite Ten and the Ultron have all witnessed the former overlord mastering the Z-Moves recorded in the Z-Crystal by completely absorbing its power.

In a sense, Alola truly is the chosen land of duels.

"You can think of the effect of the Z-Crystal as the technique usage experience personally recorded by an unparalleled expert."

"By experiencing the ambition and domineering spirit of the strong in advance, and by personally trying out how life works, one can become familiar with the application of higher-level techniques. This is much more intuitive than verbal instruction."

How could the gentlest emperor on earth (a big lie) not see the resentment Riolu showed in its repeated setbacks and questions?

Facing the scrutinizing gaze of its trainer, Riolu felt a sudden surge of panic for no apparent reason, and forced a defiant reply:

"(Pah! If it were so good, you would have let me use it long ago! There must be something wrong with why you've only told me now!)"

Hahahahaha!

The emperor was overjoyed!

That's the fun of raising Pokémon—witnessing a clueless newbie gradually develop amazing wisdom.

The joy of it is beyond words.

"That's right!" Xia Ming said with satisfaction, "Taking shortcuts comes at an extra price; that's the truth of the world."

"Although it allows people to experience the profound mysteries formed by the fusion of the Radiant God and the power of nature in advance, it is precisely because these mysteries are of such a high level..."

"Newbies who are just starting out can easily be completely transformed into the image of a brilliant master. Just like the daily battles and training habits of the police station and Junsa, they are unconsciously moving closer to me."

"This is the infectious power that the strong possess."

"If you become obsessed with the power of the Z Crystal and experience power beyond your own, you will unconsciously transform any technique you use into the ultimate technique corresponding to the Z Crystal."

While most Pokémon are indifferent, those with even a little ambition and a desire to develop their own unique technology will resolutely choose to stay away from Z-Crystals upon learning of this.

Since receiving the Z-Crystals offered by the Elite Ten, Team Dreammon has only exchanged a mere three Z-Crystals so far.

"Lu! (You jerk, you knew there were such serious side effects, why did you even ask me?!)"

"Since I brought it up, it means it's just a general case. How do you know I can't solve it?"

Xia Ming proudly raised one finger:

"There are two solutions. The first is a unique Z-stone. These Z-stones don't usually have a fixed form. When they come into contact with the user, they trigger a mysterious power within them, combining your wishes and thoughts to create the most suitable move for you."

For example, Pikachu's signature move, 100 Million Volts, was further transformed by Ash into "Friendship 100 Million Volts" in Alola League battles.

"The second type is to fully accept the profound meaning and techniques of the subject even knowing that there are such side effects, and break free from the predicament and constraints amidst the temptations like Frostmourne, honing a stronger, more powerful, and more domineering technique that is uniquely their own."

In short, to acquire such a brilliant technique, you must hone your own skills to a level even greater than the brilliance of the master who recorded the move.

The three Z-Crystals that were exchanged were the result of a decision made by several Pokémon within Team Myth, driven by the incredibly high purity of their crystals.

While it's difficult to comment on emperors, they also don't say much.

After all, how can you guarantee that the technology you develop will be more mature and powerful than the technology deduced by the great god?

Three paths lay before Riolu, like a crossroads of fate.

Anyone would feel at a loss when faced with such a choice.

Riolu is lost and confused.

"Don't rush, think it over carefully first. This isn't something you can decide easily."

I patted Riolu's head reassuringly and then straightened her red bib.

Xia Ming, the Martial God, had already spotted the black luxury car waiting at the intersection.

P.S.: It wasn't a deliberate delay, but rather a discussion with the editor about the current situation and future arrangements.

P.S.: As a bonus, I'm including an encrypted conversation between me and the Dragon God who wrote the random Pokémon.

Me: Why is the effect of the large root increased HP absorption? Shouldn't it make the jet attack 1.2 times more powerful?

Dragon God: I don't know, but my hairy troll sensed that Gardevoir was carrying a large root.

Me: Your hairy troll should ideally be hairy.

Dragon God: My hairy troll is a Gigantamax hairy troll!

Me: I heard that Gigantamax Trolls can make people fall asleep, or are you Sleepy Tea?

Dragon God: Indeed

Book 1 The Happy Little Metamorphosis: Chapter 81 The Bad Woman's Move

"That's amazing, Mr. Xia Ming!"

Bi Ke, a current executive of the Ether Foundation and deputy director of the Ether Paradise, excitedly grabbed Xia Ming's hand like a little fangirl.

"I originally thought it was just another sudden idea from Dr. Kukui and the chairperson. I was already prepared to work overtime until I died..."

"I never expected Mr. Xia Ming's plan to be so popular! Even people from the remote Oure region have contacted us to ask if we have any recruitment plans!"

It was ostensibly a job application, but in reality, it was a covert operation.

You despicable gamers, do you think I don't know you?

"Calm down, calm down. The more important thing is whether the OEM has prepared the stock. The release date is just around the corner, we can't do something like regional exclusives or other clownish things."

"You can rest assured!"

A female office worker, with clear eyes and an innocent smile, warmly pulled him into her car as he passed by.

"Everyone is raving about your new game. Right now, apart from the research team, most of the work at the foundation has been temporarily suspended, and everyone is working hard for you and the alliance!"

"The chairman invited you here today because there is an important matter to discuss."

"We're about to submit the competition format and scale application. Dr. Kukui said he's already discussed it with you and will put you in charge of the agency."

"After saying that, he went to train with the students from the Pokémon School. That's strange. Have schools started adding battle classes now?"

Heh heh, plan in motion!

Has it come to this point already?

The Ether Foundation, by going all out, has accelerated the process of applying for alliance status so quickly.

Generally, all that's needed is to determine the tournament format and scale, followed by the league's review of the gyms and the determination of their badges, as well as the final preparations for the championship route and the battlegrounds.

Presumably, there's no need to drag it out to the finale like in the anime; the Alola League tournament will likely start much earlier.

Although the infamous Autobot Tokugawa was the worst of the worst, his philosophy was surprisingly good.

Are you really going to fight? In this deserted place?