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Ding! Eevee gained experience! Level increased by 1, reached level 30! Learned [Copycat]!
After Jessie, James, and their Pokémon were thoroughly defeated, they desperately threw Meowth at Eevee in one final attempt.
They wanted to escape from this humiliating situation, and throwing Meowth was their last resort - someone had to cover their retreat, after all.
However, Meowth couldn't even withstand a single move from Eevee. The Evolution Pokémon swiftly transformed into Jolteon, its fur crackling with electrical energy. Without hesitation, it unleashed a powerful [Thunderbolt] that sent Meowth flying backward like a cannonball.
The electric attack not only stunned Meowth completely but also sent it crashing directly into Jessie and James, who were frantically trying to escape. The impact knocked all three Team Rocket members to the ground in a tangled heap.
Eevee wasn't finished yet. Still in its Jolteon form, it continued to use [Thunderbolt], sending wave after wave of electricity coursing through the Rocket trio's bodies. The crackling bolts lit up the evening sky as the three villains writhed on the ground. Finally, Eevee charged up one final, devastating Thunder Shock that blasted them high into the air.
"Being blown away by flames was annoying, but being blown away by Thunder Shock is just as bad!" they cried in unison as they soared through the sky.
With that familiar farewell line, they transformed into a twinkling star in the distance, disappearing from sight with their characteristic dramatic flair.
"Bui~~~"
Eevee reverted to its original brown form and leaped gracefully onto Eddie's head, calling out with obvious satisfaction and pride.
The Normal-type Pokémon felt much more comfortable now. Although the Rocket trio was only a small group of troublemakers, it was incredibly satisfying to defeat those who had treated it so poorly. The sense of justice and relief was almost overwhelming.
"Even though that was a Pokémon you just captured today, your strength as a trainer is still remarkable. You truly live up to your reputation, Mr. Morning Sun," one of the wealthy spectators commented with genuine admiration.
"Yes, absolutely! This Eevee can actually evolve and devolve at will - it's incredibly powerful. I've never seen anything like it," another rich person added, clearly impressed by the display.
"You know, if it were anyone else, they wouldn't be able to control such a unique Eevee. And even if they somehow managed to catch it, they definitely wouldn't be able to command it as skillfully as Eddie does. The bond between them is obvious."
Now that the Rocket trio had completely left the scene, the wealthy guests gathered around Eddie one after another, offering continuous praise and compliments about his battle performance.
Although some people were curious about Eevee's unusual condition and abilities, most of them weren't professional Trainers, so they didn't fully realize just how terrifying and exceptional this particular Eevee truly was.
But it didn't really matter whether they understood or not. Eddie was already famous throughout the region, and no matter how hard he tried to hide Eevee's abilities, they would eventually be discovered anyway. It was better to show them openly and honestly.
There would be many battles in the future where Eevee would need to demonstrate its powers, and the world would see this remarkable Pokémon's capabilities eventually. There was no point in hiding what couldn't be hidden forever.
"It's nothing special, really. I'm just a little bit better than them, that's all," Eddie replied with a mischievous grin, holding his thumb and index finger close together as if the gap between Team Rocket and his abilities was truly that small.
Of course, everyone present assumed that Eddie was simply being modest and humble. None of them would have guessed that this was actually a rather playful form of mockery disguised as humility.
"Alright, now that the first problem is solved, let's move on to address the second issue," Eddie announced, not forgetting the main reason he had come here tonight.
He hadn't just come to this luxurious villa to battle Team Rocket. His real purpose was to solve the mystery of the missing boy and the strange mental depression affecting Pokémon at the local Pokémon Center.
"We? Mr. Morning Sun, whatever you need, just say the word and we'll cooperate fully with you," the wealthy host responded immediately.
The rich man quickly realized that this matter wasn't just Eddie's problem alone. After all, Eddie had specifically said "we," which meant it definitely involved them in some way.
His expression became serious and attentive, showing that he was ready to cooperate completely with whatever Eddie needed.
"Here's the situation," Eddie began, his tone becoming more professional. "A young child disappeared mysteriously yesterday, and many Pokémon at the Pokémon Center have been listless and depressed ever since."
"I received information that one of your Drowzee evolved into Hypno yesterday, is that correct? Based on that, I have a theory about what's happening..."
Eddie didn't need to visit the Pokémon Center to verify the situation. He already knew exactly what was happening from his knowledge of similar cases.
According to what he understood about these incidents, this problem was definitely caused by the newly evolved Hypno.
These wealthy people all suffered from chronic insomnia, and after Drowzee evolved into Hypno, they could use the move Hypnosis to put the humans to sleep so they could finally get proper rest.
However, because this psychic move was originally designed to be used on Pokémon, when it was used on humans instead, some unexpected and dangerous side effects occurred.
The disappearance of the young boy and the mental depression affecting Pokémon were direct results of these harmful side effects.
As for the exact scientific reason why using Hypnosis on humans would cause such specific side effects, Eddie didn't know the technical details.
The information he had simply described the phenomenon without explaining the underlying mechanisms. It just stated that there were serious side effects when the move was used on humans instead of Pokémon.
"Oh! So that's what's been happening. I had no idea that our actions would cause such serious problems," the rich man exclaimed, looking genuinely shocked and concerned when he heard Eddie's explanation.
He seemed to suddenly realize that his Pokémon had unconsciously been doing something harmful to others, despite their good intentions.
The wealthy host immediately clapped his hands sharply, calling several servants to his side, and began giving them detailed instructions and orders.
"Mr. Morning Sun, I assure you we won't continue this practice. As for those missing children, I'm sending professional search teams to find them right away," he declared with determination.
"Please don't worry about this matter. Since this problem was caused by our actions, it's naturally our responsibility to fix it. I guarantee that those missing children will be found and returned safely to their families today."
The rich man spoke with a genuinely apologetic expression on his face, promising that he would personally handle the entire situation and leave everything to his capable team.
Ding! You have completed the hidden task: 'The Missing Child and the Pokémon Depression Incident'!
You receive the task reward: a mysterious Pokémon egg! The reward is being presented by the wealthy host!
As soon as the rich man finished speaking his promise, Eddie received a system notification that the hidden task had been completed successfully.
"The task reward is a Pokémon egg? That's actually pretty good," Eddie thought to himself with satisfaction. "After all, Bill already gave me a Gible, so I'm hoping I can get another excellent Pokémon this time."
Eddie nodded approvingly. He was quite satisfied with this particular reward, especially considering how the task had played out.
After all, this mission had been surprisingly simple. He had remembered the pattern from similar cases, and when he came to this rooftop villa, the task was essentially completed just by explaining the situation.
It was an easy task that required mainly knowledge and communication skills, but it came with a valuable reward like a Pokémon egg. Eddie was naturally pleased with this outcome.
"In order to thank Mr. Morning Sun for personally coming here to inform us about this serious matter, I think I should give you a special gift. Please accept it, otherwise we'll feel terrible about this whole situation," the rich man said earnestly.
The wealthy host seemed to have found a perfect opportunity to build a friendship with Eddie, and he quickly gestured for a servant to bring out a beautifully decorated Pokémon egg and presented it to Eddie with both hands.
"You're very kind, but this is just a small matter, really. However, since you'd feel bad otherwise, I'll accept your generous gift," Eddie replied with his characteristic confidence.
Eddie was as thick-skinned as ever when it came to accepting gifts and rewards.
Although he started with polite and humble words, his hands moved quickly and efficiently, securing the Pokémon egg in a flash before anyone could change their mind.
The rich man wasn't annoyed at all when he saw Eddie's direct approach. In fact, he was smiling broadly, clearly pleased with the exchange.
He didn't care whether Eddie was thick-skinned or overly direct. The important thing was that the gift had been given and accepted properly.
If they needed Eddie's help in the future, they could always reach out to him. Both sides were now good friends, and friends naturally help each other when needed.
This kind of mutually beneficial relationship was originally a wonderful thing, and no one would object to such an arrangement.
"By the way, which Pokémon is inside this egg?" Eddie asked suddenly, just as he was about to leave.
He had almost forgotten to ask this important question and turned back hurriedly to get the answer.
"Haha, there's a very rare Pokémon inside this egg. Let me keep it a mystery for now - I guarantee that you'll be completely satisfied with what hatches," the rich man replied with a mysterious smile.
The wealthy host was now playing up the suspense deliberately. He had thoroughly investigated Eddie's previous experiences and battles, so he naturally knew that Eddie wasn't a trainer who specialized in just one type of Pokémon.
Since he understood Eddie's diverse approach to Pokémon selection and training, the rich man had carefully chosen a rare and powerful Pokémon that would be perfectly suitable for Eddie's team.
He was very confident in his choice and completely sure that Eddie would love the Pokémon when it hatched, which was why he felt comfortable being mysterious about it.
The anticipation and surprise would make the gift even more special when the time came.