Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Entry?

Ignoring the hidden feature of danger prediction for the moment, Nan Yin had never heard of the word system in any generation.

It's likely that it's related to the word "Paru" in the text.

Is it a simple summary of temperament and talent, or an external bonus calculated separately from the individual?

Although she couldn't make a judgment immediately, she leaned more towards the latter.

In addition, is it ferocity and intelligence?

Spread your five fingers flat and place your palm on Eevee's chin. Even after a brief pause, the little beast lowers its head and affectionately rubs it.

Feeling the tickling sensation between her fingers, and seeing the cheeks puff out slightly and the pointed ears twitching, Nan Yin naturally wanted to vindicate this little guy.

How could our Eevee be a fierce and domineering big sister? It's clearly a well-behaved baby.

Ignoring the fierce gaze of the little beast watching the birds outside the window, the girl simply murmured to herself, showing no remorse.

"Buyi~"

Perhaps sensing the trainer's thoughts, Eevee also suppressed its fierce glint and nestled into Nanyin's rather generous bosom.

Seeing this, Bratano had no more worries or objections. He simply frowned, suppressed his emotions, and then naturally smiled.

He never tired of watching the trainer and the Pokémon snuggling together.

"I was overthinking it. Nan Yin, here, this is one of the few things I can do to help."

Blatano took the object, shaped like a handheld game console, from the counter and handed it to the girl.

"This is... the Rotom Dexterity."

Unlike in anime where hands are readily available, obtaining the illustrated guide given by the professor in this real world is no easy feat.

It is not just a portable tool, but also a symbol of social status.

If you cannot live in the regional league for several years and have a clean family background, it is quite difficult to register and even receive the starter Pokémon.

Nan Yin had delayed her trip because of her family's financial difficulties. However, without these circumstances, how could she have happened to arrive at the place of abandonment on that day and then been so lucky to meet Eevee?

Without verbally refusing, she simply bent down and bowed sincerely in thanks.

"I accept your kindness, Doctor."

"Don't be so serious. Helping young and talented trainers is my duty."

He waved his hand in denial, then chuckled and offered his blessings.

"Nanyin, I wish you a smooth journey to becoming a trainer."

"But if the road ahead is difficult, becoming a breeder is also a good option. I believe that with your talent, you will achieve great things in any field. If you are truly hampered by circumstances, please remember that my research institute will always have its doors open for you and will reserve a place for you."

His gaze fell upon the pile of manuscripts on one side, many of which had been brought to light thanks to the young woman's guidance. If it weren't for respecting her wishes, he would have insisted on keeping this pillar of the scientific research field here.

"grateful."

Even if she weren't a conflicted person, Nan Yin would never forget the help the doctor had given her over the years.

For her, apart from her parents in this life, the only other person who made her feel human warmth was this rather unserious man in the drama.

"Haha, one thank you is enough. I also hope to see you on screen again in the future."

He turned his back to the table and chair, bent over and wrote furiously. His shadow stretched long as they said goodbye in silence.

......

Strolling through the streets and alleys, on her way home, Nan Yin didn't forget to keep an eye on the people coming and going around her.

Unlike the small towns that many generations start in, Miare City, as the center of the Carlos region, is the most populous metropolis known to date, and it even enjoys the reputation of the 'City of Light'.

Here, you might unexpectedly bump into some famous figures, from regional champion Karuni to the girl next door—

Serena.

"Nanyin!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, a slender young girl came into view.

A vermilion hat partially covered her forehead, revealing a cascade of light brown curly hair. The combination of a dark vest and a light red long skirt, though simple, perfectly accentuated her waist.

"It's Serena."

As mentioned in the introduction, although they were not close, she and Serena's family were indeed neighbors.

"Mmm, Nanyin, look! This is my initial partner, the Fire Fox."

Serena held the small cub beside her, her face beaming with pride.

At the same moment, the Palkia Encyclopedia also produced its scan results.

Individual: Fire Fox Gender: Female

Feature: Fire

The keywords associated with this entry are: [Emotional instability], [Obsessive-compulsive disorder], and [Flexibility].

“Quite adorable, I still think of that child.”

"Buyi."

With a twitch of its pointed ears, Eevee stealthily hid behind the girl's feet.

Is she shy?

Serena bent down and extended her fingertips, intending to stroke the little beast's head, but was interrupted by its fierce hiss and teeth grinding.

"Whoa!"

"Pfft, sorry. It only knows how to act cute towards me."

Seeing her own Eevee's completely opposite attitude, Nan Yin inexplicably felt a sense of superiority.

"Hmph, what a stingy child." Undeterred by this display of resistance, Serena turned to ask, "When does Nan Yin plan to begin her journey? Why don't you come with me?"

"As for me, I still need to make some more preparations. After all, one always needs to be more cautious when traveling alone."

She politely declined the invitation. Based on Serena's departure time, she could roughly deduce where she was on the timeline—Ash had just arrived in Kalos.

"Alright, then I wish Nanyin a safe journey ahead. See you later, my mother just happened to be looking for me."

Undeterred, the girl waved briefly and then hurriedly ran off into the distance.

Thus, their chance encounter came to an end, and Nan Yin returned to her home.

It's supposed to be a home, but it's really just a small rented apartment. There's not much furniture inside; besides the essential wardrobe, desk, and bed, only the laptop and TV are considered expensive.

After simply changing her clothes and washing her hair, the girl, who was alone, was quite carefree and lazy, a stark contrast to her composed and calm demeanor in public.

Lying on the headboard, she typed on the keyboard. The thin laptop rested on her lap, pressing the soft flesh there into a slight indentation.

Not indulging in entertainment, Nanyin is setting the tone for her upcoming travel plans.

Reality is not a game; you can't get money for defeating your opponent, and besides, trainers can't really be called professionals.

Poké Balls, Power Cubes, training items, TM Disks... all of these require a considerable amount of money.

Given such circumstances and her family's poverty, how could she not be meticulous about her expenses?

Unless, of course, that technology tree can provide Nanyin with further assistance.

As she let her thoughts wander through her mind, she browsed through the facilities and finished products on the main branch one by one.

The basic workbench can craft simple clothing and basic Paluk balls; the device crafting table can create suitable saddles or portable tools based on the characteristics of the elves; the medieval medicine-making table, as its name suggests, produces medicines to treat physical injuries and mental illnesses.

First, let's rule out the device crafting station. These one-to-one finished products are obviously difficult to make a name for themselves in the early stages. Although the basic Palkia Ball has a different appearance from the red and white Poké Ball, the capture probability is basically the same. Without any unique features, how can it compete with Silver Company, which has dominated the Poké Ball market for many years?

After several comparisons, only drugs with simple ingredients and amazing efficacy can quickly gain a reputation in the market, but this raises the question of how to market them.

After all, no one could explain the production process; even he himself was merely supplying materials and reaping the finished product.

As she thought about it, she subconsciously remembered Dr. Bratano.

If one were to find a reasonable explanation for everything, the title of doctor would undoubtedly be the greatest guarantee.

That concludes the money-making strategy; the next step is to plan for self-improvement and nurturing the spirits.

Nan Yin wouldn't be too subjective about Eevee's evolved form; she'd prefer the child to make the choice himself, and anything other than Flareon would be acceptable.

As for her goals, she hopes to develop herself into a breeder and researcher, since the existence of the technology tree is perfectly suited to these two professions.

Pull down the panel, and the Palu Ball making station and portable cooking pot, located on the medieval medicine-making station shelf, come into view.

Firstly, the cooking pot is enough to save her the cooking process; she only needs to prepare the ingredients. Secondly, the Palkia crafting station can unlock advanced Palkia, which is even more powerful than certain special capture categories, not limited to Pokémon, but also humans.

It sounds pretty good, but all of this requires leveling up and acquiring it through actual actions such as battles and gathering resources.

And Nan Yin herself—

The scan results for the Palu Pokédex have been obtained:

Individual: Nanyin Gender: ♀

Level: lv12

Features: None

Keywords: [Serious], [Positive Thinking], [Aggressive]

Diligence: Work speed +20%

Positive thinking: Energy decline rate -20%

Strengths: Attack +15%, Defense -15%

P.S.: Please give me some free votes!

Chapter Three: Superpowers?

Are humans also spirits in some sense?

There was no great surprise at this result. Previous cases have already proven that the potential that humans can develop is not small, such as Sabrina, whose superpowers far surpass those of ordinary people, and Aya, who can fight against superhuman strength in close combat.

In contrast, Nanyin music is more concerned with the possibilities hidden in the words and phrases.

Since she is human and possesses a level, it means that she can also improve herself in some aspect.

Clicking further into the detailed panel reveals data on fundamental qualities such as endurance, acuity, and mental fortitude, as well as superpowers and even waveguide abilities.

If it weren't for its overall dark gray color, making it unavailable, Nan Yin would really want to test just how much of an extraordinary ability it supposedly possesses.

Suppress your curiosity; there's still plenty of time, so be patient. Right now, the most important thing is to alleviate the economic pressure.

However, before she could think any further, the added weight on her neck and shoulders and the itching in her ear interrupted her thoughts.

"Buyi."

With its pointed ears perked up and down, the little beast would occasionally rub its slightly bulging cheeks against Nan Yin, while also half-opening its eyes to carefully observe the former's reaction.

But the moment his brow furrowed, the tentative movement abruptly ceased.

Clearly, the child was still worried that his affectionate gestures might provoke the girl's resistance, and those less-than-pleasant memories from the past made him cherish their current relationship all the more.

Seeing this scene, what feelings would Nan Yin have?

Aside from heartache, there is nothing else.

Despite being abandoned repeatedly and having only known her for a short time, this child was still willing to give her his trust and humbly yearned for a response.

Pokémon are such simple creatures. They possess great power but are not complicated in their minds. They know perfectly well who cares about them and who ignores them.

and so--

"It's okay, Eevee. I don't dislike being touched like this; in fact, I quite like it."

She curled the corners of her mouth up and lowered her chin to rest against Ibrahimovic's forehead.

Making the same move is the most straightforward answer.

The rustling conversation ceased, and in the dim light, only the image of her and it nestled together remained.

After a long while, a voice carrying a faint smile finally broke through.