This book's Flame Plate setting refers to Heatran, who went berserk after obtaining the Flame Plate. Even legendary Pokémon couldn't withstand its power, so under normal circumstances, the Flame Plate will self-seal, only serving as an auxiliary function in the early stages. So, if you're looking to see a direct power-up after getting the Flame Plate, this book might not be suitable.
The real cheat is activated after coming into contact with the Life Orb, unlocking new functions.
Please be aware, and don't flame.
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July 1st, Summer Country, Twilight City.
Sunny.
Lin Fan sat in the back seat of the car, feeling the cool breeze from outside the window on his face, and thoughtfully spoke to the person in the passenger seat: "Mom..."
His words were interrupted by Lin Mom as soon as they left his mouth: "We are indeed going to choose your initial Pokémon."
After thinking for a moment, Lin Mom added faintly: "This is the thirtieth time you've asked me this question. If I hear it for the thirty-first time, I'll break your legs."
"Oh."
Lin Fan choked, and the words that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.
Although he really wanted to ask why it was breaking his legs and not sewing his mouth shut...
The car fell silent for a moment. Lin Fan looked at the chattering Pidgey flock outside, his eyes still a bit dazed.
He had only dozed off for a while in the car... how did he transmigrate?
Although he found it incredible, looking at the latest news on his phone:
"A Florida man announces marriage to a green female Machamp. Reportedly, the man had already consummated with the Machamp multiple times."
Lin Fan smiled with relief.
It really was reality, otherwise how could it be so fantastical?
A hundred years ago, countless special Different Space suddenly appeared all over the world. Each Different Space was a new world completely independent of Blue Star, and it contained countless strangely shaped creatures.
These creatures possessed astonishing powers that Blue Star humans could not comprehend: spitting fire, spewing water, summoning lightning, controlling wind...
These powers, which only existed in myths, were the basic abilities of these creatures, which undoubtedly overturned all of Blue Star people's understanding.
Decades later, the Different Space first merged with Blue Star, and the first Pokémon tide arrived. The creatures within appeared on Blue Star territory, and the first large-scale war broke out with the already prepared humans.
During the war, humans gradually came to understand these creatures and named them "Pokémon" or "Pocket Monsters." Those Different Space were called "Secret Realms."
After some unknown experiences, the war abruptly ended, and a tool called a "Poké Ball" used to capture Pokémon appeared, followed by a brand new profession—the Trainer.
Trainers use Poké Balls to capture Pokémon and fight alongside them. They have excellent synergy and possess power far exceeding cold and hot weapons.
However, due to the scarcity of Pokémon, the profession of Trainer was not popularized at first. It was only many years later, when the second Pokémon tide arrived and the number of Pokémon coming to Blue Star greatly increased, that the profession of Trainer gradually became mainstream in the world.
Since then, all countries have vigorously cultivated the number and strength of their Trainers, enacting specialized Pokémon laws and Trainer laws.
And Summer Country, where Lin Fan was, reformed its major universities, incorporating Pokémon-related knowledge into the scope of education, and added Pokémon battles to the college entrance examination, aiming to cultivate more excellent Trainers.
And prospective third-year high school students like Lin Fan would also go to acquire their own initial Pokémon at the beginning of the summer vacation, becoming a rookie Trainer.
"Although becoming a Trainer is very tempting, this is not a semi-utopian world like in the anime. Poor people basically have no chance of becoming Trainers."
Lin Fan mumbled, looking at Lin Dad and Lin Mom in the front row.
Clearly, his family was one of those poor families.
Saying "poor" might not be entirely accurate... but for the millions of expenses a Trainer incurs, a family like theirs, with only a hundred or two hundred thousand in savings, really wasn't suitable.
No way, who made Blue Star have no shortage of people?
Although the number of Pokémon that came to Blue Star after two Pokémon tides was considerable, the human population undoubtedly had the advantage.
There were many Pokémon in the Secret Realms, but their danger was much higher than that of Pokémon outside.
A Thunderbolt really could kill someone...
He was Lin Fan, not Lin Ye, and couldn't compare to humanoid monsters like Zhi Ye and Chi Ye.
If he could also punch through Mewtwo's shield or lift a Cosmoem weighing 999kg with one hand, why be a Trainer? He could just go into battle himself.
Lin Fan rubbed his head with some frustration until his hair became a bit messy before stopping, lying on the back seat like a salted fish.
He had finally transmigrated to the longed-for world where Pokémon existed, but it was such a sight.
Are you messing with me?
After a moment of giving up, Lin Fan looked at the various Pokémon outside the window: Sandshrew, Vulpix, Persian, Farfetch'd...
A relieved smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Why care so much? Declaring it over before it even began wasn't his style.
At worst, he'd become a Bug Catcher.
Catch a Caterpie, evolve it into Rayquaza at level 100, and from then on, soaring to success wouldn't be a dream...
Cough cough, Lin Fan coughed dryly, pulling himself out of his fantasy, and began to think seriously.
Given his family's situation, Grass-type and Bug-type were both good choices.
Easy to raise, quick to mature, and could be a springboard to access a larger stage and resources.
Several good options flashed through Lin Fan's mind. His fingers unconsciously rubbed his waist, and suddenly he felt a bit strange.
"Where's my pendant?"
Lin Fan looked down in a daze, only to find that only a red string remained at his waist. The extremely realistic miniature Insect Plate pendant tied to the end had disappeared without a trace.
It was a small gift from the game developer "Arceus" after he cleared a mysteriously appearing Pokémon game on his phone using only Bug-type Pokémon. The craftsmanship was exquisite, and Lin Fan loved it dearly, always carrying it with him.
But now the pendant was inexplicably lost. The red string was still there, completely undamaged, yet the pendant had vanished.
How was this any different from seeing a ghost in broad daylight?
Could it be that it didn't transmigrate with him when he transmigrated?
One guess after another and one theoretical knowledge after another instantly appeared in Lin Fan's mind.
Daliyuan effect, trigonometric functions...
Hmm, they have nothing to do with it, he just suddenly thought of them.
Lin Fan pondered for a moment, finally deciding to give up thinking.
Forget it, my head hurts.
He looked up ahead, no time to bid farewell to the lost Flame Plate pendant. Next to appear was their destination—
Twilight City Pokémon Breeding Center.
This was the official organization of Twilight City, covering an enormous area, with a vast number of Pokémon species. It was the best place for new Trainers to obtain their initial Pokémon.
Lin Fan gazed at the magnificent building before him, momentarily forgetting the frustration of his lost pendant, his mind completely drawn to it.
Especially seeing the many teenagers of similar age, accompanied by their parents, going in and out of the entrance, and seeing the adorable Pokémon they held in their arms instead of keeping them in Poké Balls, Lin Fan's heart couldn't help but pound violently.
Over a decade of fantasy had become a tangible reality overnight.
Just one more step, and he too could have his own initial Pokémon!