On the other side.
After Roy left Celadon City, he found a campsite on the road leading to the next city.
After setting up the tent and lighting a campfire, he began to check today's harvest.
First was the system prompt.
[Ding! Series Achievement Task — Type-Advantage Master Progress: 2/3 (Completed Pewter Gym, Celadon Gym)]
Only one Gym Badge away from completing the task and receiving the reward!
Roy nodded.
Type-Advantage Master, this achievement task is quite interesting.
Just one last one left.
He continued reading down.
[Ding! Gym Sprint Task Progress: Celadon Gym completed!]
[Please select the grass-type Pokemon to increase in level!]
Roy thought for a moment and looked at the Bulbasaur beside him.
Bulbasaur was lying on the ground, curiously watching the campfire.
Sensing Roy's gaze, it lifted its head: "Saur?"
It's you then.
Roy thought to himself: Select Bulbasaur.
[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Level: Lv35→Lv40]
Bulbasaur's whole body shook, and the seed on its back emitted a faint light, becoming fuller and greener at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A few seconds later, the light faded away.
Bulbasaur stood up in Confusion; why did it suddenly feel full of power?
Roy nodded in satisfaction.
Lv40, quasi-Gym-level.
The second combat force besides Pikachu is now ready.
Next is to continue training, striving to let Bulbasaur break through to Gym-level as soon as possible.
He crouched down, took out Pokemon food from his backpack, and began feeding.
"Come here, Pikachu, this is yours."
Pikachu ran over happily: "Pika Pika!"
"Bulbasaur, this is yours."
"Saur~"
"And Wartortle, Charmeleon..."
He released several Pokemon and fed them one by one.
By the campfire, several Pokemon gathered in a circle, eating happily.
At this time, Misty had also finished feeding her own Pokemon.
She walked over from the tent and naturally leaned on Roy's back.
Her hands were wrapped around his neck, and her chin rested on his shoulder.
"Roy~"
Warm breath puffed against Roy's ear.
Roy turned his head: "Hmm?"
Misty was wearing a loose T-shirt and hot pants, revealing a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs.
Misty looked at Bulbasaur curiously.
"Hey, Roy, why do I feel like all your Pokemon are progressing so fast?"
She tilted her head: "I remember Bulbasaur wasn't this strong a few days ago, right? Why does its aura feel different today?"
Roy said casually: "Because their inherent potential is very good, and with proper training, fast progress is normal."
Misty blinked: "Is that so..."
She looked at her own Pokemon thoughtfully.
Staryu, Starmie...
They were all brought from home; although they were well-trained, their potential was indeed limited.
"I think I should also catch some high-potential Water-type Pokemon," Misty said seriously.
As a future Water-type Pokémon Master, just training those brought from home definitely wouldn't be enough.
She had to catch some partners with real potential.
Just as she finished speaking.
[Ding! Triggered Hidden Beauty Task — Misty's Bond: Psyduck!]
...
A system prompt suddenly jumped into Roy's mind, and he froze for a moment.
Oh? Misty's bonded Pokemon?
The Pokemon Psyduck.
It could be said that even those who aren't Pokemon fans might know about it.
Although it didn't have many combat highlights.
Its silly expression and the funny plot of it entering and leaving Pokéballs at will made everyone remember it deeply.
And most importantly, after Psyduck evolves into Golduck, its strength is quite fierce!
If Misty could catch a Psyduck with good potential, it would definitely be a great help on her future path as a Water-type Master.
However, whether Psyduck can be trained to evolve... that is a question.
Roy blinked and continued browsing.
[Task Reward: Psychic level increased to Intermediate!]
[Additional Task: Solve the Missing Persons Case in HopHopHop Town.]
[Task Reward: Strong Mental Aura — Mental Strength significantly increased, proficiency in using special abilities enhanced, immune to hypnosis.]
Officer Jenny Family general favorability +10]
After seeing the rewards, Roy was pleasantly surprised. He didn't expect a side map task to come with such a series of rich rewards.
The Psychic upgrade and the Strong Mental Aura are both major boosts to his own Psychic combat power.
With Intermediate Psychic power plus the Strong Mental Aura, the next time he interacts with Sabrina, even without using an Amulet, he could easily handle that stubborn and unyielding Tsundere.
Maybe he could even use Psychic powers to play some tricks then?
For example, using Confusion, hehehe...
That would be truly wonderful!
Thinking of this, Roy's heart suddenly throbbed.
That Tsundere Psychic Queen, saying 'no, no' with her mouth, but during the last battle, she was honest as could be.
Roy took a deep breath, suppressing his thoughts, and only then did he calm down a bit.
This can be discussed later; first, finish the task.
...
At the same time.
Far away in Saffron City.
In a luxurious villa bedroom, Sabrina was sitting on a soft large bed, changing the dress for the small plush doll in her arms.
That plush doll was made lifelike, its facial features and silhouette almost exactly like Roy's.
She had specially commissioned a master craftsman to make it.
Sabrina was wearing a purple silk nightgown with thin straps and a low neckline, revealing a large area of fair skin.
The hem of the nightgown only reached the top of her thighs, and her snow-white long legs were crossed, her small feet painted with purple nail polish.
She focused on putting a small dress on the plush doll, her movements gentle as if treating a real lover.
Suddenly.
Sabrina's body trembled as the Psychic Connection with Roy stirred.
A blush instantly appeared on her face, and her eyes became watery.
This was a special Psychic Connection Sabrina had established between the two when she fought Roy before.
Every time Roy thought about things related to her, she would have a reaction.
Sabrina showed a standard Yandere smile.
She raised her hand and gently pinched the plush doll's...
"Roy, you're being wicked~"
Her voice was sweet and enchanting, with a hint of acting like a spoiled child.
"To actually be thinking about such wicked things~"
Sabrina pulled the plush doll into her arms, nuzzled it with her cheek, and her eyes became obsessed.
"Next time we meet, I'll definitely beat you thoroughly..."
...
Back to Roy.
He coughed lightly, and after suppressing his messy thoughts, he accepted the task!
[Ding! Accepted Hidden Beauty Task — Misty's Bond: Psyduck!]
Roy looked at the task details and made a plan in his heart.
HopHopHop Town...
The name is indeed quite a tongue-twister.
He turned to look at Misty, who was leaning on his back.
Her warm body was pressed against his back, soft and fragrant.
Misty's breath puffed against his ear, tickling him.
"Hey, Misty, don't say I didn't tell you, I really have a legendary Water-type Pokemon to recommend to you."
Roy turned his head, his lips almost touching Misty's cheek.
Misty's eyes lit up: "Really? What Pokemon?"
"Of course it's true, a very powerful legendary Water-type Pokemon," Roy said.
Misty's eyes sparkled: "A legendary Water-type Pokemon?"
Although Misty usually bickered with Roy, calling him a weakling or a small fry...
Having seen the Pokemon Roy caught and trained along the way, she definitely trusted Roy's eye for Pokemon.
So when Roy said this, Misty immediately believed him and instantly got excited: "Where is it, where is it?"
She jumped off Roy's back, ran in front of him, crouched down, rested her hands on her knees, and looked at him with sparkling eyes.
This posture caused the neckline of her T-shirt to hang down a bit.
From Roy's angle, he could see right inside.
Misty didn't notice Roy's gaze at all and asked urgently: "Quickly tell me, where is it?"
Roy withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "It's in a town under Celadon City's jurisdiction, HopHopHop Town."
Misty froze for a moment.
She tried to repeat it: "Hop... HopHop... Hop Town?"
Her tongue was tied.
"You're not just making up some place to fool me, are you?" Misty looked at him suspiciously, "This name is too strange, it feels like you're playing with me."
At this moment, the tent flap opened.
Delia came out with a map and said gently: "There really is such a district."
She walked over to the two, crouched down, and spread the map on the ground.
Her slender finger pointed to a spot on the map.
"Look, it's here. About ten kilometers east of Celadon City, there's a small town called HopHopHop Town. Because the name is too much of a mouthful, everyone just calls it 'HopHop Town'."
She pointed at the map and said: "If we leave early tomorrow morning, we can get there in about two hours. The road conditions are good, it's all flat main roads."
Misty leaned in to look at the map, and this time she really saw that strange place name.
"Wow, there really is such a place..." she murmured: "Whoever named it is too talented."
"Oh, whatever!"
Misty stood up excitedly and hopped twice on the spot.
"Since it really exists, then as a future Water-type Pokémon Master, I must catch this legendary Water-type Pokemon!"
As she hopped, the hem of her T-shirt lifted, revealing a small section of her slender waist and cute belly button.
Then, Misty suddenly stopped and looked at Roy.
Her face turned slightly red.
Then she walked over, leaned down, and kissed Roy on the cheek.
"Mwah~"
A crisp sound.
Roy touched his face: "What was that for?"
"That's your reward!" Misty tilted her chin up Tsundere-ly: "Thanks for recommending such a good Pokemon!"
Roy laughed: "Just this?"
Misty's face turned even redder, and she whispered: "Then... then what do you want..."
She looked left and right.
By the campfire, several Pokemon were buried in their food, not paying attention to this side.
Delia was also looking down at the map, as if studying the route.
Misty leaned into Roy's ear and said in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"Wait until I catch that legendary Water-type Pokemon..."
"I'll reward you properly~"
Warm breath puffed against his ear, tickling him.
Roy's heart skipped a beat: "How will you reward me?"
Misty's face was burning intensely, but she still braced herself and said:
"I can wear those... do those..."
Her voice got smaller and smaller as she spoke.
Roy asked knowingly: "Which ones?"
"Oh, you're so annoying!" Misty punched him lightly, "Just... just those things..."
She was extremely shy and turned to run away.
"I'm going to sleep!"
Running to the tent entrance, she looked back at Roy again.
Her eyes were watery, and her face was flushed.
Then she slipped into the tent in a flash.
Roy looked at the swaying tent flap and smiled.
Hmm, interesting.
The prize pool is still stacking up!
Delia looked up and asked gently: "Why did Misty run so fast?"
Roy said casually: "She's shy."
Delia said "Oh" and didn't ask more, nor was there a need to; from the word'shy', she understood what was going on.
She put the map away and stood up.
"Then I'll go rest too, we have to get up early tomorrow to travel."
Roy nodded: "Okay, goodnight."
Delia walked to the tent entrance and looked back again.
Under the moonlight, her smile was as gentle as water.
"Roy, you should also rest early."
"Don't stay up too late."
After saying that, she also slipped into the tent.
...
Misty lay in her sleeping bag, eyes open, looking at the top of the tent.
Her mind was full of Roy's phrase, "legendary Water-type Pokemon."
"What on earth could it be..."
She rolled over, hugged her pillow, and began to fantasize.
It must be a very elegant Pokemon, right?
With a slender body and graceful lines?
She racked her brain to recall various Water-type Pokemon.
The more Misty thought about it, the more curious and expectant she became.
"It must be a super beautiful, super powerful Water-type Pokemon!"
She hugged her pillow, her eyes sparkling.
"Ideally blue, with a streamlined body, swimming particularly elegantly~"
"Its skills must be amazing, able to use Hydro Pump, Surf, and powerful moves like that!"
"Its personality should be a bit gentle, willing to be close to me~"
Misty began to specifically fantasize about the appearance of that Pokemon, slowly falling into a sweet dream of being a Water-type Pokémon Master...
...
Roy sat by the campfire, watching the flickering flames.
Several Pokemon had already eaten their fill and were lying in a circle; some were napping, while others were licking each other's fur.
Pikachu lay on Roy's lap, its small paws hugging its tail, sleeping soundly.
Bulbasaur lay nearby, the seed on its back reflecting a faint luster under the moonlight.
Charmeleon curled into a ball, the flame on its tail flickering gently.
Wartortle pulled its head into its shell, only showing its limbs.
The years are quiet and good.
Roy stroked Pikachu's soft head, thinking about the next plan in his heart.
HopHopHop Town, the Missing Persons Case, Psyduck...
And that Strong Mental Aura and the favorability of the Officer Jenny Family.
This task reward is indeed generous.
Hey, the Officer Jenny Family favorability +10 makes it 60 now.
The Officer Jenny Family is spread throughout the entire Kanto region, with an Officer Jenny in almost every city.
With high favorability, things will be much more convenient in the future.
For example, when questioned as a suspicious person, Officer Jenny would say gently, "It's fine, you can go."
For example, if he encounters trouble and needs help, Officer Jenny would prioritize handling it.
Even...
That tight uniform, those long beautiful legs, that serious and earnest expression...
I wonder what level of accumulation 60 favorability can achieve?
I'll have to find an Officer Jenny and give it a try when I have the chance...
Cough cough.
Roy withdrew his thoughts.
Take it slow, no rush, Jennys are everywhere anyway.
Afterward, after recalling the Pokemon one by one, Roy also held Pikachu and went back to the tent to rest...