Alex Trent wasn't a hero. He was a 30-year-old burnout who was better at catching virtual Pokémon than he was at facing his own past. That all changes when he wakes up in the body of his teenage self, in the very world he used for his escape—a world now visceral, dangerous, and real.

Armed with a common Pidgey and an uncommon knowledge of events yet to come, Alex starts a journey he's rehearsed a hundred times in the games. But as he crosses paths with the iconic faces of his favorite franchise—Ash, Misty, Gary—he discovers his arrival was no accident. A dark ritual has set events in motion, a shadowy new leader has taken the reins of Team Rocket, and his own quest is entangled in a conspiracy far bigger than just collecting gym badges.

A blend of humor, intense rivalry, and fledgling alliances guides him forward. But in a world where every move is tracked by a mysterious "System" and his own interventions could shatter the future, Alex must become the master he always pretended to be. His journey isn't just about winning the league—it's about survival, and finding the answers that might lead him home

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[System Interface V1.0](As of Chapter 31)


*   Level: 4 (EXP: 314 / 750) [Please don't fuss about the EXP points. It's just a plot device)


*   PokéPoints: 10 (Shop unlocks at Lv. 5)


*   Bonus Stat Points Available: 30 (Allocation unlocks at Lv. 5)


*   Observe (Passive) Lv. 2/15: (Core Skill)


Allows user to see information about targets.


    *   Lv. 1: Basic Pokémon/Human info (Name, Level, Profession).


    *   Lv. 2: Status Effects, Gender, Emotional State, Physical Conditions. Identifies potential clues guided by the System.


*   Tactical Insight (Active) Lv. 1/15:(Combat/Core Skill)


Grants general understanding of the battlefield, including terrain advantages and unit positioning.


*   Budgeting Basics Lv. 1/5:(Soft Skill)


Provides intuitive understanding and mental tracking of personal finances and item values.


*   Historical Insight (Basics) Lv. 1/5:(Soft Skill)


Allows user to analyze historical information and draw logical deductions or connections others might miss.


*   Customer Service Basics (Passive) Lv. 1/5:(Soft Skill)


 Grants a baseline understanding of standard receptionist duties and polite customer interaction protocols.


    *   Objective: Navigate Viridian Forest with your companions and reach Pewter City.


        *   Choice of one Type-Enhancing Item


        *   Hidden rewards based on completion of the optional sub-quest and overall performance.


    *   Objective: Investigate Mt. Moon's connection to "Project Eclipse".


        *   EXP, PokéPoints, and further clues upon completion.


        *   Bonus Rewards after evaluation.


    *   `Tier`: Newcomer (Recognized at 500 RP)


*   ★ First Step Into The Pokémon World ★


*   ★ Meeting The World Protagonist ★


*   ★ First Legendary Pokémon Sighting (Ho-Oh) ★


*   ★ Survive Team Rocket's First Attack ★


# [Pokédex] (System Log, not Phone Module)


*   Registered (to Alex): 5 (Pidgey, Spearow, Mankey, Abra, Magikarp)
