Chapter 106

Takumi put down his research on the energy cube and looked at the mission log in a daze. He read it several times before slapping his thigh:

"What a genius!"

"This wave, I predicted the system's prediction!"

The task he had just completed was to create an Pokemon-like work, and Takumi delivered the perfect answer with "Pokemon Auto Chess." This game, installed on the Pokemon mobile phone launched by the Adventurers' Association, had a massive user base and popularity value.

As a result, reaching the popularity target of one million was easy.

Now, the newly triggered popularization/promotion task was to hold an event?

"Ha!"

Takumi smiled slyly.

This is what it means for the system's tasks to always be one step behind the master's progress!

He just had to wait for the official opening of the competition in two weeks and collect the rewards.

As for the condition of "ten thousand contestants,"

Takumi wasn't intimidated.

In fact, he felt the system was underestimating him.

"Ten thousand people? Come on, system, make it one hundred thousand if you want a challenge!"

"If in the next ten rounds I draw the Origin Ball, I won't need to do anything unnecessary! I'll head straight to the Spear Pillar in the Hisui region and conquer Dialga!"

After all, this would be the first official Pokémon event in Teyvat's history. With famous figures like Ningguang and Ganyu cooperating, and the Liyue Pokemon Alliance acting as co-organizers, Takumi didn't have to worry about his allies letting him down. However, as the promoter, he still needed to give his best effort.

One aspect of the event was the hype.

The promotional video on the big screen had a strong preheating effect, but it wasn't enough.

Takumi thought, "The promotional video for the second part will be released tomorrow."

He decided that, until the official event date in two weeks, he would release a new video every day.

Next, he needed to facilitate the registration process for participants.

That was simple.

Using his programmer skills, Takumi wrote a web portal that allowed ordinary people or characters to register for the competition through the pokemon phone and trainer's Pokédex with just a few clicks.

Finally, there was event management: security, referees, and hosts.

"We have two weeks to train the referees and hosts," Takumi mused.

"As for security, Ningguang has urged me several times to hand over a batch of Growlithe to her to expand the size and combat power of the Liyue pokemon Guard."

Takumi turned off the energy cube-making machine and headed to the grasslands in the research institute campus. The wild nature of the dozens of Hisuian Growlithe he brought back from the Hisui region last time had significantly dissipated.

There was no other way. Takumi had specifically asked Lan Manhua and Noivern to have the two female leaders in the research institute train the Growlithe when they had time.

- Intermediate Elite Qualifications

- Junior Elite Qualifications

- high Elite Qualifications

Takumi glanced around, checking each Growlithe's stats on his Pokédex.

As expected, he couldn't rely much on the qualifications of wild Pokémon.

The leader of the group could only reach a maximum level of 59, but this qualification was sufficient for the captain of the Liyue Guard. Additionally, the Hisuian Growlithe had fire and rock typing. Upon evolving into Arcanine, it would even be able to tie with some high-level elite Pokémon!

Takumi opened the group chat interface and posted publicly:

**(Picture) The first batch of Hisuian Growlithe have been tamed. The group purchase price is two million Mora each. The current level ranges from 10 to over 30. You can send people to pick them up and distribute them yourselves!**

**Ningguang:** *(surprised.jpg)* I will send Hongyi to bring elite operators over to pick up their Growlithe.

**Takumi:** Well, the second batch is on the way, and the quantity will be larger—I estimate between two hundred and three hundred. You can pick them up in three days...

**Ningguang:** That's great. In this case, Liyue's pokemon Guard is beginning to take shape and gain combat strength!

**Eula:** Jean, Captain Jean, our Mondstadt pokemon Alliance has also been established. Do you have any plans for a Mondstadt-specific guard force?

**Jean:** Of course! Mondstadt is the nation of freedom and dandelions, and it's also the origin of the Wind Gliders. Therefore, for our Mondstadt pokemon Guard, I plan to use primarily flying-type Pokémon.

Takumi nodded quietly.

Indeed, thousands of years ago, the great adventurer Leonard had traveled all over Mondstadt but failed to reach Musk Reef. Inspired by this, Leonard had invented the Wind Glider to soar through the skies.

**Jean:** Manager Takumi, I plan to equip Mondstadt's pokemon Guard with a main flying-type Pokémon species, and pass this down as a tradition. Do you have any suggestions?

**Takumi:** *(Pokédex entry: Braviary)*

I recommend Braviary in its Hisuian form, flying-type with psychic abilities. Braviary has a brave personality and is fearless, even in the face of death. It's a proud and valiant Pokémon, often called the "Warrior of the Sky."

Hisuian Braviary emits a terrifying battle cry when hunting. The sound, amplified by its psychic power, creates a shockwave that weakens prey. Additionally, the psychic abilities also sharpen Braviary's sixth sense, allowing it to enter a trance-like focus and enhance its physical abilities.

In the office of the Knights of Favonius headquarters in Mondstadt, Jean clicked on the Pokédex entry posted by Takumi and saw an eagle Pokémon with a black and gray body and striking white feathers.

At first glance, she felt an immediate fondness for it.

Listening to Takumi's voice message, she was further impressed.

Fearless, brave character—just like the main Pokémon she envisioned for Mondstadt's guard. They had to be fierce and capable fighters!

Jean marveled as she continued listening.

"It can produce a battle cry? That's an incredible combat skill!"

"Perfect! Once the Flying pokemon Guard is established, these Braviary can use their battle cry to easily drive away monsters and Hilichurls when patrolling the wild areas!"

**Jean:** Manager Takumi, I'll order five hundred of them first. By the way, Braviary is the final form. What's its initial form?

**Takumi:** Rufflet *(Pokédex entry)*

**Ningguang:** I'm so jealous... A flying type with psychic abilities? Wouldn't that easily suppress Liyue Guard's main Arcanine in terms of type advantage? Crying!

**Ningguang:** Takumi, you annoying guy, I'm furious!

**Jean:** What, Tianquan? Are you intimidated by Mondstadt's pokemon Guard's power, or are you afraid our Braviary army will threaten Liyue in the future?

**Ningguang:** Haha, Mondstadt alone? Threaten Liyue? *(picks nose.jpg)*

**Jean:** Though Mondstadt's population isn't as large as Liyue's, and we aren't as wealthy, the spirit of resistance and fearlessness is in our blood...

**Ningguang:** Sorry, the Geo Archon is also known as the God of War. Although we in Liyue emphasize trade, we have never abandoned our martial traditions!

Is this a fight?

Takumi watched as Jean and Ningguang—two powerful figures from Mondstadt and Liyue—argued in the group chat, neither giving an inch.

The atmosphere had a subtle hint of gunpowder. Something was off!

Takumi wisely chose not to interfere and quietly stayed out of it.

What if he got caught in the crossfire?

Based on Takumi's evaluation, the Liyue pokemon Guard's Growlithe was actually a better choice compared to Mondstadt's Braviary.

It's not just a random claim.

Compare a base stat of 555 to a base stat of 510—Braviary would lose initially. However, with its flying and psychic typing, Hisuian Braviary had a tactical advantage. In real combat, it could effectively execute hit-and-run tactics against Growlithe.

Which one was stronger would ultimately depend on the guard members' training and their battle commands.

In short, no battle could be decided just on paper!

"A big order, five hundred eaglets. Let's divide them into three batches for delivery."

"Let's take care of Ningguang's Growlithe order first!"

This time, Takumi brought Jirachi, who had just woken up, and left Meloetta and Cresselia to guard the main store and the research institute.

As for Baby Lugia, Takumi also brought it along. He planned to let it live in the waters of the Hisui region.

Note : baby Lugia the MC has caught it in its original habitat

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While Takumi went to the Hisui region to capture Growlithe in batches, Lumine, Paimon, and Hat Pikachu ventured deep into the ecological zone forest.

The battlefield where the champion-level battle had once erupted was still empty and chaotic. The surroundings were eerily silent.

No insects buzzed, and no birds sang.

In the forest, bug and bird Pokémon were usually everywhere. Here, there was no trace of them.

Paimon floated down, nervously grabbing a ribbon on Lumine's back. She whispered uneasily, "Lumine, let's leave..."

"It was here that Beidou and her team encountered Lurantis and a Champion Pokémon last time."

"Luckily, Lurantis and the champion Pokémon didn't attack them!"

Lumine also looked uneasy.

But when she thought about her financial troubles, she remembered arriving in Liyue and staying in a modest hotel. Fortunately, Xiangling at Wanmin Restaurant had provided her meals.

"We need Mora," Lumine said.

"Adopting and raising a second Pokémon costs a lot! Lots of Mora!"

Lumine knew that only about a week had passed, and the outskirts of the ecological zone were already thoroughly explored by adventurers from Liyue and Mondstadt.

The middle area was mainly explored by those blessed with the Vision.

Their Pokémon possessed amazing combat power. Even at the baby level, they could handle various situations with ease.

Therefore, only the deep areas guarded by the champion-level Pokémon remained unexplored, filled with treasures.

Lumine looked determined.

Since she had decided to participate in the Trainer Competition, she would do everything she could to reach the end. She wanted to use the competition prize to ask the nightclub manager about her brother's whereabouts!

Paimon, the little money-hungry companion, quickly forgot about the danger.

In the deep area, there were treasures everywhere.

"Wow, is this an evolution stone?"

Paimon's face lit up with excitement. "I remember the manager said this evolution stone is called the Leaf Stone, and it's worth at least a few million Mora!"

"We're rich, we're rich~"

Hat Pikachu brought something back from the grass.

"Pika pika~!"

Like a treasure hunter, it jumped onto Lumine's shoulder, holding a strange stone in its tiny paws. Unlike the Leaf Stone, this stone had a peculiar pattern, with an ancient and eerie design.