Mythical Pokémon Era: Global Ascension

Anyone who could become a Professional Trainer during their four years of university could be called a genius.

But compared to that, Riolu's twelve thousand Popularity Points pleased Roy even more. A plan immediately formed in his mind.

"Looks like you usually train yourself too." Roy smiled and patted the dog's head.

"Cha!" Riolu proudly raised its head, then froze for a moment before hurriedly batting Roy's hand away, putting on a cool expression.

...Strange. Why did this human feel so familiar?

Roy already knew it had a cold personality, so he did not mind. He took a lunchbox from his backpack, food he had originally prepared for Vulpix.

Unlike Mu Xixi, Roy had not prepared the expensive Sunfire Fruit. Instead, he had brought Beef Jerky that could improve fur quality and was widely suitable.

Basically, any Pokémon with fur liked it.

It was also slightly cheaper than Sunfire Fruit.

Roy sat cross-legged in front of Riolu, placed several pieces of meat in his palm, and held them out. "Come on, eat."

Riolu's nose twitched. It was still just a child, and its eyes could not help staring at the Beef Jerky, yet it forcefully held itself back.

"Cha, chacha! (I do not eat food handed out in charity!)"

Roy imagined what Riolu meant and smiled. "Isn't it perfectly normal for me to feed my Pokémon?"

"Gucha? (When did I become your Pokémon?)"

"This is fate. You were destined to become my Pokémon."

"?"

When I typed a question mark, it was not because I had a problem. It was because you had a problem.

Roy shook his head and said mysteriously, "Riolu, have you heard of... Aura?"

Riolu nodded seriously.

As one of the very few Pokémon capable of using Aura Power, even serving as a representative of Aura, how could it not know?

Its father, the ace Pokémon of that Fighting Heavenly King, could skillfully wield Aura Power.

It was said that some humans could also master Aura, but there were simply far too few of them. Even its father's powerful Heavenly King Trainer had not mastered this power.

"I awakened Aura Power."

"!!!?"

Riolu was stunned.jpg.

"Aura Wielders are drawn to one another." Roy smiled slightly and said with a straight face, "You should be able to feel the sense of closeness coming from me, right? I feel it too, Riolu. That is the proof!"

Seeing that Riolu was starting to believe him, Roy continued to bluff... persuade it. "You and I are at the same school, and we both possess Aura. I even share the same surname as Heavenly King Luo. You rejected countless people, so no one has come to choose you recently. Only I..."

"All of this proves that this is fate's choice!"

"(???)!"

Riolu's eyes lit up. It was practically convinced.

It hurriedly said:

"Chacha! (Then hurry up and show me!)"

"Don't rush, don't rush. Aura is a deep subject, involving too many interests. You can't handle it." Roy struck while the iron was hot. "I can't casually reveal my secret, right? Once you become my Pokémon, I'll show you something good."

"Riolu, you know me. I'm not the kind of person who lies!"

"Taking ten thousand steps back, if I deceive you, you can report me to the school afterward, right?"

Under Roy's logical and well-supported deception, Riolu finally reached out, took the Beef Jerky, and began eating.

That meant it had agreed!

Nice!

Ding! Starter Pokémon acquired!

Permission obtained. Convert Popularity Points into shop points?

Roy immediately chose yes, then switched to the shop interface and purchased the item he had already picked out.

Ding! 10,000 points deducted. Aura Power · Ability Seed acquired. Remaining points: 2,549.

In an instant, the world before Roy's eyes became clearer.

The scenery within his sight had not changed at all, yet it was as though the entire world had been given a filter, becoming more beautiful and harmonious.

Not only that, he faintly sensed Riolu's joy, anticipation, and trust.

...The innocent Riolu made Roy, this filthy adult, feel just a tiny bit guilty.

But he quickly comforted himself. This was called taking wool from the sheep's back. In the end, he had not deceived Riolu.

"Riolu, watch carefully. This is Aura!"

Roy turned his palm upward and focused with all his might, drawing upon an invisible force.

One second, two seconds, three seconds... Just as Roy began to doubt himself, a flash of azure light suddenly emerged, radiating a warm glow.

This power had only just awakened and was still far too weak. Very quickly, the glow of Aura faded away.

But Roy had undoubtedly proven himself. Riolu now looked at him with eyes full of admiration.

"Ahem." Roy pretended to remain calm, but he still could not hide his delight.

Obtaining both Riolu and Aura Power at once had fulfilled his childhood dream.

Starting today, I'm a Lucario and the Mystery of Mew too.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Sheng Hai University's Pokémon Breeding Garden.

"Huh? Little sis, why are you alone?" Mu Tianyang looked around in surprise. "Where's Roy? Wasn't Vulpix his target too?"

"..."

Accustomed to his sister's usual coldness, Mu Tianyang was not embarrassed. He stared at the Poké Ball at Mu Xixi's waist and smiled. "Looks like you succeeded in catching one. As expected of the genius girl of our Mu family."

"...Mm." Mu Xixi gave him a cool glance, her voice like a glacier melting beneath the blazing sun. "He suddenly changed his ambitions and applied for the Trainer major. Even his target starter Pokémon changed. That is quite a big change. Did something happen to him? Do you know anything?"

"Uh." Mu Tianyang looked utterly confused and rubbed his chin. "That shouldn't be the case. Nothing particularly major has happened lately."

"Oh, right! A few days ago, he saw Mr. Lin lose a match and was extremely shocked and unable to accept it."

"That kid has always been Mr. Lin's die-hard fan. Could he have been hit so hard that he decided to strive for the rise of the nation?"

Mu Tianyang guessed.

"You... still dare to bring up what happened that day?" The girl lowered her eyes and looked at him without the slightest emotion.

Mu Tianyang shuddered and hurriedly lowered his head. "My mistake, my mistake! Sis, you're my big sis. I really won't dare do it again next time."

Some time ago, Mu Tianyang learned that Roy wanted him to set him up with his younger sister, and Mu Tianyang had sneered repeatedly.

...Why the hell would you two need me to set you up?

...If my sister treated me with even one-tenth of the warmth she showed you, would I be this terrified?

...If either one of you had been even slightly more proactive, I would have become an uncle long ago!

Mu Tianyang obediently reported the matter to his sister and immediately received an imperial decree to agree to it.

However, Eunuch Mu, this great genius, had been very clever. He took the opportunity to ask Roy to buy him a Gundam Model.

There had been nothing wrong with that. It was only right to show respect to one's future brother-in-law.

Then Roy suddenly changed his mind and no longer needed him to set them up.

And that was that. Eunuch Mu's embezzlement was exposed. When he returned home, he not only suffered the little princess's cold violence, but also endured a mixed doubles beating from his father and mother.

Just as Eunuch Mu's legs trembled and he was about to flee first, the Campus Broadcast that rang out saved his life.

"Ding-dong!"

"Time is up. All students, please proceed to the nearest exit and leave the garden in an orderly manner."

"Fifteen minutes from now, any student who has not left will be considered in violation of the rules and severely punished!"

Starter Pokémon and Popularity Points

Following the instructions, Roy left the Pokémon Breeding Garden. After the senior at the entrance confirmed that he had obtained a starter Pokémon in his Poké Ball, he was allowed to return directly to his class.

Some students who had failed to obtain their desired starter Pokémon in the garden could only dejectedly follow the upperclassmen and accept the school's arrangements.

...Abandoning or abusing Pokémon was a serious crime written into criminal law.

Therefore, even Pokémon that were terribly incompatible with their Trainers would not suffer particularly miserable fates. At worst, they would simply part ways.

The Trainers were the ones who suffered. Being unable to control one's Pokémon was a major stain on one's record. Once it happened more than three times, the Trainer would be deemed unqualified and have their Trainer license revoked.

Human laws and social attitudes are very favorable toward Pokémon...

Roy thought.

This degree of preferential treatment toward Pokémon had not existed even in the world of Pokémon from his previous life.

The preferential treatment humans gave Pokémon in that world came only from affection, but this world was different. There was also reverence...

The Pokémon of this world were simply too powerful.

Those known as Legendary Pokémon seemed to hold Divine Authority itself, beyond the reach of human strength.

It was said that the war a hundred years ago had only been brought to an end with the help of several Legendary Pokémon, and humanity had signed many agreements with them.

Fortunately, this favorable legal and social environment had not made Pokémon arrogant or conceited...

Because they truly were very simple creatures, without humans' complicated and ever-changing thoughts. Once many Pokémon recognized a Trainer, they would never change for the rest of their lives. Even the appearance of a Legendary Pokémon could not shake their resolve.

"Roy."

The eye-catching girl walked into the classroom, and the surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees.

Mu Xixi glanced at the activated Poké Ball at Roy's waist, her expression both surprised and expectant. "You... succeeded?"

"Mm."

Roy smiled and nodded.