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Pokemon: The System Came Too Late (Dropped)

In the Sinnoh region, I’ve already become the Champion, yet the system arrives late. [Issuing Beginner Mission] [Go to Professor Rowan’s lab to receive your starter Pokémon] [Note: Taking your first step towards becoming a champion by obtaining your very first Pokémon.] Reid: "???" Wait, I’m already the Champion, and you still want me to get a starter and begin my journey? It’s already bad enough that you’re late, but you don't even have an up-to-date status window? ___________________________________ PS: This is a translation, found this on qidian and the reviews on this fic was pretty good so I wanted to give it a try. I'm going to be reading the fic as I translate so I won't be too clear about any future plots. Ah, the cover is from PixAi, so I don't own it, okay? Raw: 精灵:都当冠军了系统才来 Author: 布莱泽 Link: https://m.qidian.com/book/1041115229/

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Cynthia

Both Lake Acuity and the Snowpoint Temple, as well as Snowpoint City, were crucial locations.

The first two were tied to the Lake Guardians and the Legendary Titans, while the latter was a city. Having another strong Trainer on hand to minimize potential problems was naturally for the best.

"No problem," Brandon agreed immediately.

"Actually, I was planning to stay here for a while anyway. Now, even if others try to rush me back, I've got a good excuse, haha."

"However, within the Sinnoh League, not many people are aware of this incident. I hope both of you can keep this matter confidential for the time being," Reid reminded.

The Priestess nodded slightly, while Brandon, looking more serious, expressed his understanding.

Due to the long-standing vacancy in the Champion position of the Kanto region, he had been called in to handle many urgent situations during that time. Brandon understood well that any matter involving Legendary Pokémon had to be kept strictly confidential. If any criminal organizations got wind of it, it would undoubtedly lead to many problems.

Seeing the serious expression on Brandon's face, Reid couldn't help but feel it looked oddly familiar, as if he had recently seen it before. But this was their first meeting—how could that be?

Had he met one of Brandon's relatives recently?

Reid couldn't quite place it until he started recalling all the people he'd come across lately. Suddenly, a cold, indifferent face appeared in his mind.

Paul.

Reid was shocked. He hadn't realized until now how much Paul resembled Brandon. Their faces were more than 90% alike, and even their hairstyles were almost identical, though one had a mature look while the other was still youthful.

And the expression Brandon had just shown? It was eerily similar to Paul's.

Could it be… that these two were related somehow?

Brandon, seeing Reid looking at him with a gossipy expression, asked in confusion, "Is there something wrong?"

"...No, nothing."

Reid quickly snapped back to reality.

"I should be heading to Lake Valor now. I'll leave things here in your capable hands, Brandon."

"Don't worry."

As Reid left the shrine, carrying the unconscious Uxie in its Poké Ball, the Priestess approached and remarked, "Although I've heard before that Sinnoh's new Champion, Reid, is quite young, and I've seen him a few times on TV, seeing him in person… I can't help but marvel at how unbelievably young he is."

"It's not just youth…" Brandon mused, recalling how Reid had suppressed his three Regi Pokémon in their first face-off and later summoned four Legendary Pokémon. Each one of them was on par with the strongest of Legends, and they were just Unown.

"No wonder he was crowned the World Championship's strongest champion in such a dominating fashion last year… He even trained the Unown, one of the weakest species in the Pokémon world, to such a terrifying level."

Even more astonishing was that in last year's tournament, Reid's Unown hadn't displayed this level of power. This meant it was a skill Reid had mastered only recently.

It was hard to fathom how someone could train such a low-potential Pokémon to this extent. If he could do this with Unown, just imagine what kind of power his other, more naturally gifted Pokémon might possess?

For instance, his Salamence.

Or his other known Pokémon.

No one really knew, because for the past two years, no one in any League competition had been able to defeat even three of Reid's Pokémon.

Let alone now...

"The Sinnoh League really struck gold with him this time."

Brandon couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as he recalled his battle with Reid's Unown. It had stirred something in him, a desire he hadn't felt in a long time.

"I never thought, just as I'm getting old, I'd meet someone who makes me want to truly battle again…"

Celestic Town.

A small town that still preserved many ancient relics and traditions from the past.

At the moment, within the ruins behind the Celestic Town Historical Research Institute, a young woman with long golden hair, reaching her waist, and wearing a white lab coat was carefully cleaning a newly excavated ancient fossil.

Behind her, an elderly woman, who bore some resemblance to her, though several decades older, was secretly watching her.

Without turning her head, Cynthia's clear, melodious voice rang out, "Grandma, you've been staring at me ever since you got back. Is something wrong?"

Hearing her granddaughter's question, Professor Carolina cleared her throat. After regaining her composure, she asked, "Ever since you were defeated by that kid last year and stepped down as Champion, aside from occasional missions and training, or attending meetings on Lily of the Valley Island, you've been either holed up here or out searching for these things. Aren't you tired of it?"

"You know, I'm very interested in the ancient history of Sinnoh. I never get tired of it."

"You might not, but I'm tired of watching it," Professor Carolina grumbled. "Have you ever thought about making a comeback and reclaiming your title as Champion? I believe, with your talent, you could do it."

At this, Cynthia finally paused her work, turning in surprise. "I've never felt discouraged, so why talk about making a comeback?"

"???"

Professor Carolina stared at her wide-eyed.

You don't feel discouraged? This doesn't look discouraged to you?

Before she could say anything more, Cynthia's voice interrupted again.

"As for talent and ability, I know my limits. Besides, Reid isn't someone who can be defeated just by relying on those things.

"He's far stronger than anyone!"

"But you can't stay cooped up here forever," Professor Carolina continued, exasperated. Yet, it seemed Cynthia had already heard enough, as she turned back to her work.

Suddenly, a black-and-red bird, radiating a strange force field, appeared in the sky, flying toward them at an alarming speed.

Cynthia immediately stood up, her previous calm demeanor gone.

Professor Carolina also noticed the anomaly, quickly recognizing the creature as the Legendary Pokémon from the Kalos region.

Before she could say anything, however, she saw her granddaughter calmly walk forward into the open. Instead of preparing to battle, Cynthia reached out her hand toward the creature.

The next moment, the black-and-red bird, as if aware of the two below, became translucent and vanished in a swirl of black and purple energy.

In its place appeared a small, A-shaped Unown.

As Professor Carolina stood there, face full of questions, the Unown gently and precisely landed in Cynthia's outstretched hand.