A start

"Student, it's your turn to enter."

A strange voice came from his ear. Bruce slightly shook his head and turned to look aside.

It was a minimally decorated room, with huge posters hanging on the walls and clearly visible letters: Welcome to the Pokémon Breeder Center.

Standing in front of Bruce was a tall, smiling young woman in a black work uniform, with a badge on her chest: Job Number 016, Mary.

Bruce frowned slightly and was about to speak when suddenly he felt a slight pain deep in his brain, and countless pieces of information flooded into his mind like a tide, filling his entire brain.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still, with a professional smile still on the corner of Mary's mouth, as Bruce quickly digested the information that had just overwhelmed him.

After a while, Bruce looked a bit strange and sighed inwardly.

Yes, he had traveled back in time to a Pokémon world.

But this Pokémon world was somewhat different from the animated world in Bruce's impression.

According to historical records, the origin of Pokémon can no longer be traced. We can only catch glimpses of ancient Pokémon in sporadic ancient ruins.

However, Pokémon and human civilization are deeply connected, intertwined, and advancing together in the long river of history.

Now, in modern times, there are no "Kanto Regions," "Johto Regions," "Hoenn Regions," etc., in this world, and there are no Ash, Brock, Misty, or others that Bruce is familiar with.

This is a completely separate Pokémon world that has nothing to do with the anime.

Fortunately, the progress of human civilization is always surprisingly constant. In this world, there are Pokémon alliances, elite champions, gyms, and familiar Pokémon battles.

Bruce, who is even more prepared to say he is the original owner of this body, is also named Bruce and was born into a powerful psychic family in the southern city of Fairbay.

His grandfather is a well-known member of the elite in the country of Avalon. He has protected the city of Fairbay for decades and holds a prominent place among all the elites.

His father is the director of the psychic gym in the southern city of Fairbay. He is in his prime and still has room for improvement.

His mother is a renowned master breeder in Avalon and a professor at the Southern University of Fairbay.

The original owner, born into such a high-level family, was destined to enter a noble school since childhood and enjoy top-notch teachers.

And he lived up to expectations, ranking first in his grades every year, becoming a "son of an unusual family."

However, Bruce became obsessed with learning because of this and has little interest in Pokémon battles. His goal is to become a Pokémon scholar.

Now that the university entrance exam is over, Bruce's self-assessed score is nearly complete, and he confidently fills out the Department of Research at the Imperial University, waiting for the admission letter to arrive.

After the university entrance exam, it was time to receive the Rookie Pokémon.

In Avalon, the university entrance exam is linked to the coming-of-age ceremony.

Passing the entrance exam means you have the legal right to command Pokémon.

As a student from a noble school, Bruce is entitled to receive a free Pokémon at the Pokémon Breeder Center.

Bruce didn't want to accept it at first, but what his father, William Bayne, said finally changed his mind.

"Even if you want to become a Pokémon Researcher, Pokémon Researchers often venture into wild and secret places for research. This process requires the protection of Pokémon."

Well, then Bruce arrived at the Pokémon Breeder Center, ready to choose a Pokémon that could protect him.

At that moment, Bruce noticed another interesting memory.

"The Bayne family is sparsely populated, and each family member receives a superpowered Pokémon when they come of age."

"The original owner's grandfather started preparing the superpowered Pokémon some time ago, but why are there still no definite news?"

Pressing the doubts in his heart, thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Bruce lifted his gaze, nodded slightly to Mary, and said, "Alright."

The original owner's character is relatively introverted, gentle, and calm.

During this time, Bruce must be cautious when facing acquaintances, simply keeping his expression neutral and speaking less, and after a while, he can slowly change his personality.

There's just no need to overdo it when facing a stranger like Mary.

"Please."

Mary walked ahead, opened a door, and a green meadow appeared before them.

"This is the grassland area." Mary extended her hand and introduced it.

To allow Pokémon to grow healthily, breeders restore the wild living environment as much as possible, rather than confining Pokémon to a small greenhouse.

Bruce nodded and looked around. Many Pokémon lived in the vast meadow, and there were also boys and girls of his age collecting Pokémon.

It's just that, as a student of an aristocratic school, Bruce had special staff around him to introduce him, while ordinary students do not receive such treatment.

"Let's talk as we walk," Mary said, slightly parting her lips.

"Alright." Bruce nodded.

The two stepped onto the soft grass, Bruce calmly looked around, but his heart was growing more excited.

This is a living Pokémon!

"Student Bayne, this is Bulbasaur. It has a gentle temperament and is very suitable for a novice trainer like you." Mary extended her hand and pointed to Bulbasaur, who was lazily basking in the sun on the ground.

Bruce looked down. It was a green Pokémon, somewhat resembling a four-legged frog, with scarlet eyes, short limbs, and bulb-shaped seeds on its back.

[ Pokémon: Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison)

Ability: Overgrow

Qualification: Professional 

Level: Lv5 (Novice Level) ]

Bruce's eyes blinked, he squinted slightly, and calmly looked at the light blue curtain in front of him.

It presented specific information about this Bulbasaur.

"Is this the system panel?" Bruce thought without changing his expression.

The system is the key element that no traveler can avoid.

Without a system, it would be difficult for travelers to progress.

Now that he had traveled back in time, Bruce wasn't too surprised by the sudden appearance of the system.

Immediately after, Bruce began to analyze the data panel information.

"The Overgrow ability is normal, the Novice Level is typical, but leveling up the Pokémon's power is commendable."

In the Pokémon world, the strength of Pokémon is divided into: Novice Level, Common Level, Senior Level, Ace Level, Professional Level, Gym Level, Master Level, Elite Level, Champion Level, and Legendary Level.

The qualifications of Pokémon are consistent with the previous division of strength.

From the original owner's memory, the aptitude of Pokémon is often difficult to judge.

The assessment must be based on the state of development of the Pokémon's growth, the concentration of attribute energy in the body, and some subtle aspects.

The better the Pokémon's qualifications, the higher its upper limit will be.

Naturally, every trainer hopes to tame Pokémon with better qualifications.

Thus, the profession of Pokémon evaluator was born.

But even being the best Pokémon evaluator in the industry, one cannot confidently pat oneself on the back to ensure they have not misjudged.

But it doesn't matter; the current Bruce can guarantee it.

To be continued