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Chapter 195 Pokémon Hidden in the Shadows! A sinister smile? Do Pokémon also need socialization and
Chapter 195 Pokémon Hidden in the Shadows! A sinister smile? Do Pokémon also need socialization and work?
[Host, please save the children! Being treated like cattle is pitiful enough, but now they have to be entangled in filth...]
【Don't you have any self-awareness? The filth that appears in your livestream could fill a whole table!】
Seeing the comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan stopped joking.
[You have approved the connection request from user "Hot-Blooded Bull and Horse"!]
[Connection successful!]
With the prompt, a video feed appeared, showing the face of a young woman who was walking quickly with a pale complexion.
"Host, it's not cold now, right? I've even seen people wearing short sleeves on the street... but I feel especially cold today, I've never felt this way before!"
Hearing what the other party said, Ye Yinchuan tried to analyze:
"Has the temperature suddenly dropped where you are, or do you have a cold and fever, which is why you feel cold?"
The girl shook her head:
"No, that's not how it feels. My Pipi feels the same way, host, look at it."
The camera then shifts, and Ye Yinchuan notices that a little dog named Pipi is following behind the girl.
Wow, it's a rare Pokémon, Clefairy!
[I just remembered the group that built the moon spaceship... I can't look at Pippi the same way anymore.]
Ye Yinchuan looked at Pipi. It was pink and tender, very cute, but it was clearly not in good condition. It was hugging its arms and looked very cold.
"You said something's not right. Is there anything unusual around you? Are there any Ice-type Pokémon, or other people? Are they feeling cold too?"
Ye Yinchuan inquired.
The person on the other end of the line turned the camera around:
"Look, everyone else seems normal, it's like I'm the only one in the world who's afraid of the cold. And..."
Ye Yinchuan didn't speak, but simply let the person on the other end continue.
"And I feel like there's something wrong with my shadow and Pipi's shadow."
As he spoke, the person on the other end of the line turned the camera down to the ground.
The shadows cast by the streetlights were stretched long, but there was nothing wrong with them.
[Isn't it just an ordinary shadow?]
It's so late at night, you should hurry home. Why are you even watching a live stream?
"It seems like there's nothing special about it, right?"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't see anything unusual either.
However, when it comes to shadows, Ye Yinchuan had already thought of a possibility: it was a Pokémon he was very familiar with.
And quite coincidentally, this Pokémon has some subtle connection with Clefairy, or rather Clefairy's evolved form Clefairy.
"If I feel cold, could it really be...?"
Ye Yinchuan wasn't entirely sure either.
Ghost-type Pokémon share many common traits, and their ability to send chills down your spine is a basic requirement.
Because ghost Pokémon may intentionally or unintentionally absorb life energy, it naturally makes people feel cold.
"No, host, you'll understand once I turn the corner..."
As the person on the other end of the line spoke, they suddenly quickened their pace.
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan's eyelids twitched, because he seemed to see that Pipi's shadow seemed to be a beat slower.
But it was just a fleeting moment, and he couldn't be sure; he was just somewhat concerned.
The yellow streetlights and dappled shadows of the trees swayed gently in the night breeze.
As the person on the other end sped up and turned through the intersection, something strange happened—
The shadow following Pipi was clearly facing the wrong direction. Originally, the shadows of the liaison and Pipi were facing the same direction.
Now, because the position of the streetlight has changed, the shadow should logically change direction...
But... there's only one shadow that can change direction!
Pipi's shadow remained in the same direction, creating a very eerie and illogical sense of dread...
Holy crap! This is unbelievable!
Is this still a shadow? It feels like something has replaced Pipi's shadow.
Oh no, something dirty has followed us!
At this moment, the person on the other end of the line felt a chill run through them, as if their blood had frozen, as they observed the unusual behavior of the shadow.
She had been secretly observing on the way, and only dared to openly verify it after connecting with the streamer.
The result of this test was incredibly obvious.
There's something wrong with Pipi's shadow!
Just then, something even stranger happened: the shadow of the person connecting to the teleportation device suddenly moved, as if reaching out a hand and grabbing at Pipi's shadow...
Just like that, Pipi's shadow was straightened... straightened!
[Not a buddy? There's more than one dirty thing here!]
[666... Everyone says there's real stuff in the streamer's room! Seeing is believing!]
[It feels like a big ghost leading a little ghost? It's kind of cute, why is that?]
"This thing...it must be that thing, right?"
Seeing this scene, Ye Yinchuan was basically certain that it was some kind of Pokémon.
In his understanding, this is the only Pokémon that can hide in the shadows.
"Master, host, what should I do now?"
The person on the other end of the line trembled slightly as she quickened her pace, but the shadow behind her followed closely.
Yes, how can a person ever shake off their own shadow?
Ye Yinchuan imagined what had happened to the person connected to him; if he hadn't known it was a Pokémon, he probably would have been terrified and desperate...
Walking home after my night shift, I noticed something was deliberately mimicking my shadow, following me closely...
Before Ye Yinchuan could speak, Pipi barked at the shadow, as if warning something hidden in it.
The thing in the shadows, perhaps because it had been exposed, gave up and began to writhe and make menacing movements.
"what!"
This really scared the person on the other end of the line.
Especially the shadow with its mouth wide open, as if it wanted to eat people, saw the person on the other end of the line cry out in fright, and the two shadows trembled again, and you could even hear laughter.
"Hehehehe..."
It looks really evil; I wonder how many Soul Hall elders it ate in one sitting.
Pipi was very angry and tried to stomp on the shadows, but the two shadows seemed to be able to change shape at will and nimbly dodge, so Pipi couldn't stomp on them at all.
"Listen to me, Hot-Blooded Bull and Horse, those two shadows are very likely special Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar... Although wild Gengars are very troublesome, panicking won't help, calm down."
[Gengar? That's not Gastly's final evolution!]
Gastly can kill easily; if Gengar gets entangled with it, things will be terrible!
[It's said that anyone who comes into contact with Gengar will be cursed... Gengar lurks in the shadows, slowly licking away the soul energy of its prey!]
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan knew that he no longer needed to painstakingly explain this Pokémon.
After all, this thing is a Pokémon known as the first generation Ghost King. As the only Ghost-type Pokémon in the first generation, it has a lot of prestige.
If I remember correctly, the beginning of the Pokémon anime featured a Gengar participating in a competition, which speaks volumes about its status and prestige.
Even in the real world, the Gastly family is so well-known that even children know how dangerous Gastly can be.
"Huh? Gengar? Am I doomed...?"
"Yeah, it's really tough for most people to deal with Gengar."
"Then I..."
"You're even worse off. Your Clefairy is a Fairy-type, while Gengar is not only Ghost-type but also Poison-type. You're at a type disadvantage and have no chance against it."
Ye Yinchuan revealed the ruthless truth.
[You didn't let her off the hook either, streamer!]
[Was it really necessary to be so cruel to a little girl? On my way home from get off work, I encountered two Gengar; the sky fell down!]
"Call the Pokémon Center. Stand still and don't move. Don't be too scared. The more scared you are, the more excited Gengar will get, and the faster it will drain your life force."
After much deliberation, Ye Yinchuan still believed that this matter should be handled by the Pokémon Center.
Although he believes the person involved has a chance to resolve the issue on their own, there are too many uncontrollable factors, making it difficult to deal with.
"Then, then, streamer, you'll definitely wait for the Pokémon Center, right? You won't leave me alone, will you?"
Seeing the little girl's frightened expression, Ye Yinchuan nodded:
"Don't worry, you've already suffered enough. Everyone in the livestream and I will be with you. Although there are legends that Gengar takes people's lives, in reality, most Gengar are just playing pranks, or are forced to do so because they're too hungry and need to absorb people's life force and energy..."
Do you have any Pokémon food with you? If you share some with Gengar, maybe they won't target you.
Ye Yinchuan came up with a solution.
However, this matter still requires the Pokémon Center to take action.
Wild Gengar roaming the city is too dangerous without intervention and control; they could easily harm or even endanger people's lives.
"Honey, as for Pokémon food, there's a little bit!"
The person in the link took out two cans of food from his person. Basically, anyone who keeps Pokémon will carry some with them, just in case.
Girls like Link often encounter stray Pokémon, such as Litten, and will feed them and pet them occasionally, so they carry two cans with them.
"Skin!"
Pipi protested, saying that the delicious canned food should belong to it, how could it be given to these two hateful shadows?
"Pippi, be good. We have plenty at home. We'll let you eat your fill when we get back."
The girl comforted Pipi.
Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow. It was normal for Pipi to be jealous.
But if the girl says that, isn't she afraid that the two Gengar, after eating them, will feel they're not full and want to move into her house?
The girl opened the can and placed it where the shadow was.
The two figures stopped their mischievous smiles and then leaned closer to the can to sniff it.
You know what, if it were Gengar, it would actually be kind of cute.
[Two big, chubby purple guys, haha!]
Just as the comments were being posted, Gengar, which had been hiding in the shadows, slowly emerged.
"It really is Gengar!"
When these two Gengar appear, Ye Yinchuan's [Insightful Eye] will be able to read their stats.
"Hmm... One has an A-rank IV, the other an S-rank, both are pretty good! One is level 31, the other is only level 26, did they just evolve? As for traits, the S-rank one has 'Cursed Body,' and the A-rank one has 'Levitation'... They both seem quite impressive."
Ye Yinchuan was quite moved when he saw the stats of the two Gengar.
I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.
In the Pokémon games, Gengar's ability changed from "Levitate" to "Cursed Body" in Generation VII.
But regardless of the game, both of these characteristics are very powerful in this world.
"Cursed Body" has a chance to cause the target to be "immobilized" when attacked, meaning they cannot move.
"Floating" has two main benefits: first, it allows you to fly; second, it significantly reduces or even negates ground-based damage...
It's actually quite simple. Apart from the rules of counterplay, many Ground-type moves work by using the ground to affect the target.
Pokémon with the "Levitate" ability are not on the ground, so they are naturally unaffected.
It's important to know that Gengar, with its poison attribute, is somewhat weak against Ground-type Poison. This ability essentially strengthens its already strong base.
As they emerged from the shadows, the two Gengar, one large and one small, were fully revealed to everyone.
Gengar's color is dark purple. Its outline is actually somewhat similar to Clefairy's. It has limbs, a short and pointed tail, and some spiky protrusions on its body.
Its eyes are red, and its actual pupils are very small, consisting of only two small black dots.
It has a large mouth and neat, even teeth.
Gengar's emotions are basically expressed through the shape of its mouth. If it's turned up, it means it's happy; if it's turned down, it means it's unhappy...
In short, it's all written on their faces.
Ye Yinchuan noticed that both Gengar were quite hungry.
No wonder the Wireman said he felt colder and colder; he was probably being sucked in by Gengar.
At this moment, the two Gengar, who had been fed, skillfully picked up the can of food, poured it into their mouths, rubbed their bellies, and danced around happily.
[So cute! This chubby little guy is so happy after eating. What mischievous idea could he be up to now?]
I just don't think Gengar can be really bad...
【Don't be like that! I've heard of people having heart attacks from being scared by Gengar. Imagine a smile suddenly appearing in the dark – you'd be scared already!】
[Gengar's smile is clearly sinister!]
Viewers have mixed opinions about Gengar.
"Hmm... Gengar is a Pokémon after all. If it's wild, it is indeed very dangerous. But if it's domesticated, and it senses that its trainer is genuinely good to it, it will be loyal to the trainer who treats it well, and its smile will become friendly rather than sinister."
Ye Yinchuan gave Gengar a relatively fair assessment within his understanding.
After eating the canned food, the two Gengar played around Wireshark and Clefairy like little children.
The person on the other end of the line was initially scared, but after listening to the host's explanation and seeing that Gengar did not actually cause any real harm to him, he gradually relaxed and even unconsciously smiled as he looked at Gengar's expression.
Soon, the people from the Pokémon Center arrived.
Several operators got out of the special vehicle, along with five or six Dark-type Pokémon, Mightyena, which had been specially transferred to deal with Gengar.
The Great Dane looks ferocious, and then so many of them suddenly appeared.
They surrounded both the Linker and Gengar, and for a moment they couldn't tell which side was the villain.
At this moment, the large wolfhounds growled, as if threatening the two Gengar.
"You're the one who called for help, right? It's all over now, you and your Clefairy are safe! Listen up, you two Gengars, you're surrounded! Give up resisting! These are all Mightyenas that can counter you, you have nowhere to escape!"
The leader of the Pokémon Center then issued a warning to Gengar.
They carried special tools that enabled them to capture Gengar.
"Jie..."
The smaller Gengar was clearly frightened by the scene and hid behind the larger Gengar.
The larger Gengar was also very uneasy and nervous.
"See if you can help me get in touch with the leader at the Pokémon Center."
Ye Yinchuan spoke to the person on the other end of the line.
The person on the other end of the line was also feeling uneasy, even though she was very grateful to the people at the Pokémon Center for their help.
But after seeing Gengar's adorable side, she felt a pang of pity and hoped that Gengar would be treated kindly.
"If it's this streamer..."
The person on the other end of the line recalled Ye Yinchuan's usual friendly attitude towards Pokémon during his live streams, and it was this experience that emboldened them to step forward.
"Officer, this streamer named 'Kirby's Appraisal' wants to speak with you!"
When the leader of the Pokémon Center saw that it was a streamer with more than 200,000 followers, his eyes showed more respect.
"Kirby's Treasure Hunt? That sounds familiar... I know, it's the streamer who helped out a lot during the Misdreavus incident, right?"
"Yes, it's me, officer."
Ye Yinchuan hadn't expected that he had some reputation at the Pokémon Center, which made things much easier for him.
"What's wrong, streamer? We're planning to capture these two Gengar for monitoring purposes. Do you have any suggestions?"
The team leader was also a quick-witted and outspoken person.
Ye Yinchuan was also decisive:
"I feel that these two Gengar are relatively friendly and haven't done anything malicious. I hope that you officers will handle this matter with leniency. These two Gengar seem to have a particular interest in that girl; perhaps she can help you capture her."
Ye Yinchuan, who possesses the "Heart of Listening," can clearly sense Gengar's unease after the arrival of the people from the Pokémon Center. If the oppressive feeling continues, it may cause Gengar to strongly resist, inevitably resulting in injury.
With the [Heavenly Hand], he is confident in calming the two Gengar, but he needs a "medium," and the Connector is a more suitable choice than the people at the Pokémon Center.
"You can give it a try."
After Ye Yinchuan explained the pros and cons, the leader of the Pokémon Center finally nodded.
Ultimately, under Ye Yinchuan's guidance and with the secret assistance of the "Heavenly Hand," the liaison used Pokémon food provided by the Pokémon Center to appease and lure Gengar...
The people at the Pokémon Center managed to take down the two Gengar without any direct confrontation.
"Unbelievable. No wonder some people in our industry said they wanted to hire you as a Pokémon consultant. We were all expecting a fierce battle tonight, but these two Gengar were taken down just like that."
After the event, the leader of the Pokémon Center remarked with some emotion.
He's actually more of a "hardliner" type, with ruthless methods. For example, after learning there were two Gengar today, he immediately brought over several powerful Great Hounds to suppress them by force and capture them...
I don't know how this Snorlax Pokémon Detective manages to spot every Pokémon so accurately and easily.
But his intuition told him that this streamer was definitely not a fool, but a truly capable person, so he respected him greatly.
"Actually, as long as you put your heart into it, as long as you have love, and as long as you try to understand and listen attentively, everyone can live in harmony with Pokémon..."
When facing someone like the leader of the Pokémon Center, Ye Yinchuan always felt he had to say something high-sounding.
[Hey streamer, stop spouting that tasteless nonsense...]
[This is just like me when I'm being interviewed on the street, haha!]
[I have to say, the streamer is really amazing; he took down two Gengar just like that!]
"Um, officer, what will happen to those two Gengar?"
"They'll be subject to supervision, undergo domestication and socialization, and if all goes well, they might be given jobs in the future... Perhaps if someone adopts them during the public announcement period, they could become privately tamed Pokémon. However, not everyone can or wants to keep Gengar..."
[Socialization and job placement? Seriously? Pokémon are going to be treated like slaves?]
[I suggest sending him to work at a haunted house; he wouldn't even need to act!]
"Can I?"
"You? As for you... we will have someone conduct an assessment. If you are interested, you can come to the Pokémon Center to learn more later."
After discussing some issues, the Pokémon Center left with the two Gengar.
"Thank you so much, streamer! If it weren't for you today, I probably wouldn't even know I was being followed by two Gengar. Or those two Gengars would have been in real trouble; those big, fierce-looking dogs were really scary!"
Ye Yinchuan also sensed the goodwill the Connector showed towards Pokémon and nodded with satisfaction:
"It's nothing. I rarely see Gengar anyway. I should thank you for bringing entertainment to our live stream."
This answer is also frank.
"Haha, host, if I have any questions later, I can ask you!"
"no problem!"
Ye Yinchuan ended the live stream and continued shouting:
"Anyone else need an appraisal? Or have any Pokémon-related questions? I'm happy to connect for free! While I'm not a professional, I'll answer anything I know!"
At this time, Ye Yinchuan also received gifts from the two live streamers and the audience.
He thanked them one by one.
@Mythical Pokémon:
[Host, which Pokémon in this world do you think is truly a Dragon-type Pokémon?]
(End of this chapter)