How He Somehow Became Pikachu

"Where's the promised huge profit? This is a complete loss!"

Russell put his hand to his forehead, somewhat regretting his decision. His original plan was to find the Trident and get a powerful weapon, and if he was lucky, to get a Poseidon Character Card.

A fairy wielding a sword once said: I guessed the beginning, but I didn't guess the ending!

Russell wholeheartedly agreed, as his experience was exactly the same as the fairy's. He had obtained the trident and the Poseidon Character Card, but unexpectedly, he also managed to obtain Poseidon and Zeus at the same time.

Although the fairy didn't guess the ending, at least a monkey riding on a seven-colored cloud came to save her, but Russell couldn't; he could only save himself.

If you really want to say that he has something in common with the monkey, it's that he also has a stick that he got from the sea. Without the three sharp edges, a trident is just a fire poker!

A trident turned into a fire poker, a Golden Chariot shattered into building blocks, and a 'Skill Card: charity' obtained from Poseidon —these were the fruits of Russell's hard work.

Not only did Calypso lose his physical cards, but the three Skill Card Gaia Energy Cannon, Grip of Immortality, and Knights Never Die Unarmed Hand also left him. Although they were all one-time skills and would be gone sooner or later, he still felt incredibly heartbroken every time he thought about it.

None of this should have happened!

Not only that, but the adorable Thunder Beast is gone too. Without the Clow Cards by his side, how will he strike up a conversation with magical girls in the future?

The worst part is that without the Thunder Beast to enhance his appearance, Russell is left with only the ugly Jason. If he had a choice, he would really like to replace the Thunder Beast that has gone with the wind with Jason to form a high-value master-servant duo.

Jason: (._.)

"If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have just focused on completing the mission. Why did I even bother with the Trident?" Russell said indignantly. Everyone says that hard work pays off, but he rarely showed any ambition, and in the end, he lost everything.

Thinking of this, Russell became increasingly agitated, raised his hand and unleashed a bolt of lightning that slammed into the ground, creating a crater.

[Lightning Rod (When an enemy uses a lightning-attribute attack, whether it's a single-target or area-of-effect attack, the target will automatically change to you, the user of this skill)]

[Charge Storage (It has the property of accumulating electricity, but since it is not an elemental being, its energy Charge Storage is limited. If it does not release its electricity frequently, it will feel uncomfortable.)]

Because of the Thunder Beast, Russell inexplicably added Pikachu's backstory. There's no need to be confused; one is a cat and the other is an electric mouse, two creatures that seem completely unrelated. This is how the system described Russell after his physique mutated.

After the Thunder Beast self-destructed, Russell gained two permanent skills, both of which were passive.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, the credit can only go to the Thunder Beast. Russell's own affinity for the lightning element is more important, as is Zeus, who probably deserves the largest share.

Seeing the Electric Arc jumping in Russell's hair, Poseidon felt immense pressure. He wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead and changed the subject, saying, "Russell, what do you need mermaids for? They're practically useless except for their beautiful singing voices."

After thinking for a moment, Poseidon added, "If you're tempted to collect a few because of their beauty, I can only say don't be fooled. These women are carnivorous creatures, and their favorite food is humans."

"I'm searching for the Fountain of Youth, and I need the tears of mermaids." Russell spat out a mouthful of saliva crackling with electricity, which evaporated upon landing, leaving behind a small charred patch.

He needs to learn to adapt to his new power as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable. I'm not kidding, it's really serious!

"Fountain of Youth!?"

Poseidon's eyes widened suddenly as he looked Russell up and down, and asked in confusion, "You're a god now, what do you need the Fountain of Youth for? That thing only adds a few decades to your lifespan, it's dispensable to you."

"Don't worry about me, I have my own plans."

Poseidon's expression was strange. After a long silence, he said, "Russell, to tell you the truth, the Fountain of Youth is actually a curse. I was just doing it for fun back then when I had nothing else to do."

"What?"

Poseidon spread his hands. "You will encounter this kind of thing in the future. In the long course of life, gods have to find ways to amuse themselves."

"What fun can the Fountain of Youth give you?" Russell couldn't understand.

"The Fountain of Youth can't extend someone's lifespan out of thin air; it can only transfer one person's lifespan to another. That's what I find amusing."

"Think about it, a group of people who have shared joys and sorrows, overcome hardships and crises together, and finally find the Fountain of Youth after going through countless dangers, only to discover that to stay young forever, they must sacrifice the lives of their companions. What would they do?" When the Fountain of Youth was mentioned, Poseidon spoke eloquently, revealing the whole truth. "Would they draw their swords against each other, or would they be willing to give up their lives for friendship, or would they give up the chance to stay young, withstand the test of humanity, and leave together?"

Russell: "..."

It's confirmed: there's not a single good bird in your Olympian Pantheon; it's rotten to the core!

Poseidon seemed to be contemplating a beautiful scene, and said with delight, "Every person who reaches the Fountain of Youth brings me unexpected joy. Their struggles and choices, betrayals and despair, and their cries of resentment and hatred before death are simply the most beautiful music in the world."

Russell: "..."

Honestly, you've become a monster!

"Russell, do you think I'm a freak?" Poseidon glanced at Russell and smiled meaningfully, "Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. When you've experienced the vicissitudes of life and the changes of all things, you'll be just like us."

Russell: "..."

"If you don't find ways to keep your emotions active at all times, and don't try to make yourself feel that your soul is still alive, a long life will become a torment. At that time... even an omnipotent god will only be a pitiful creature, or become a numb stone, or become a reckless madman, or even more likely to directly end his own life to end his painful eternal sentence."

Poseidon sighed deeply, a touch of melancholy appearing on his young and handsome face. This made Russell wonder if the war of the gods had started because these gods had had enough of life and chose to amuse themselves in the most cruel way.

In other words, only by courting death can they feel like they're still alive!

Silence fell over the hall. No one spoke for a long time. The air was heavy and somewhat oppressive. The serious topic masked Poseidon's goofy nature, making him seem more like a god.

It's very possible that this is the real Poseidon, and his previous silly antics were due to him misusing Star-Lord's signature background music!

"Ahem, Poseidon, you Fountain of Youth." Russell coughed lightly, breaking the heavy silence.

"That's right!"

"Can we make another one now?" Russell asked, raising an eyebrow.

With Poseidon, the creator of the Fountain of Fountain of Youth, right before their eyes, there's no need to go to great lengths; simply create another one to complete the task. Russell applauded his own cleverness. If intelligence is a sin, then he's utterly wicked!

Poseidon shook his head directly. "I'm sorry, I don't have the ability to create the Fountain of Youth right now."

"Sigh, why?"

Poseidon shrugged regretfully. "When the war of the gods ended, the most important material for creating the Fountain of Youth was gone."

"What kind of material?" Russell frowned. If it's related to the war of gods, it must be an extremely rare material. It might even have appeared in Greek mythology, a treasured sea treasure that Poseidon kept for many years.

"My pee!"

Russell: (one-one)

What did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly!

"Haha, it's kind of embarrassing to say this." Poseidon scratched his head and said shyly, "Back then, I was having a decisive battle with Medusa on a nearby island. During the break, I relieved myself in the bushes."

"You know, I am, after all, the Sea King. Even my urine contains boundless divine power." Poseidon, engrossed in his speech, gestured eloquently as he described the scene. "The steaming yellow liquid poured down, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered, condensing into golden droplets that fell. Light and radiance shot up from the earth, and a crystal-clear spring burst forth from the ground. Heaven, sensing the birth of this divine being, caused golden lotuses to spring from the earth, auspicious omens to descend from the sky, and five-colored mists to permeate the air."

The above is not Poseidon's original quote, but Russell's imagined interpretation. The general meaning is something like, "I'm so awesome, even a pee can cause celestial phenomena."

"I figured this spring water shouldn't be wasted, so I used my divine power to create the Fountain of Youth, and then spread the rumor of eternal youth so that treasure hunters could have fun with me."

Russell's face darkened. "That's it? This is the Fountain of Youth!?"

"That's all!"

"..." Russell was utterly speechless. What kind of ridiculous task did the system assign him? It actually made him go find a pee!

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Russell didn't want to see Poseidon's irritating face anymore. He got up and walked out of the hall. All he wanted now was to finish his World Quest and go home for a good night's sleep.

"Oh, right, I just remembered something I need your help with." Russell walked to the palace entrance, stopped, and turned to Poseidon: "There's a ghost named Bill Turner on the Flying Dutchman. Could you help me find Calypso and ask him to release the new captain?"

Poseidon's face stiffened instantly, and he stammered, "Calypso... you knew everything?"

"Of course, I'm not stupid. She gave me the Star Map of the trident with the intention of giving me to you as a vessel. It's just that Zeus was not part of your plan later." Russell said, waving his hand, and left the hall.

Poseidon pinched his cheek, his stiff features softening slightly. Watching Russell's departing figure, he remained silent for a long time before bursting into laughter. "Hahaha, suddenly a powerful junior has appeared, possessing the same Divine Authority as me. This is going to be a headache."

However, that's what makes it interesting. In the long journey of life, there must be some challenges so that we don't become rotten wood!

"In the long course of life, there must be some challenges so as not to become rotten wood." At the same time, in the darkness at the end of the world, a figure shrouded in a black robe said softly.

"Lord Hades, that newly born god... I truly couldn't tell at first, and mistook him for a human Wizard, thus ruining your plans. Please punish me."

The beautiful figure, prostrate on the ground, trembled as she uttered the name of the man in black robes: the last of the three giants— Hades, the King of the Underworld!

"It's alright, the current situation is more favorable to me. Without Zeus's Lightning Spear and Aegis, I can seal him away at any time." Hades laughed in a deep voice, his cold laughter mixed with undisguised excitement.

"Lord Hades, then I will now..."

"I'm going to have a chat with Zeus. As for you... Calypso, go back to Poseidon and continue to keep an eye on him."