Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 187: Mew's Hidden Treasures and Progress in Obtaining Perk Coins!

"Good!"

Hikaru nodded in satisfaction.

This little one's fighting spirit really pleased him.

Still, he would have to remind Mew later to keep an eye on Bulbasaur's tribe and see where they were now.

Just as that thought crossed his mind—

Mew suddenly reappeared in midair.

But this time—

Several oddly shaped stones floated beside it.

Hikaru raised an eyebrow.

Oh?

I knew it!

This little troublemaker definitely had some good stuff hidden away!

[S-Rank Fire Stone – Contains dense Fire-type energy.]

[S-Rank Water Stone – Contains dense Water-type energy.]

[...]

A total of six S-rank evolution stones—

Water, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Rock, and Ground.

All precious, high-tier evolutionary treasures.

Mew giggled mischievously, covering its mouth.

Then—

It floated all the treasures toward Hikaru.

"You little rascal… I knew you were holding out on me!"

Hikaru grinned, accepting the loot without hesitation.

Sure, he had helped heal the World Tree and already received its blessings.

But these extra treasures?

Well—

They could count as payment for storytelling services!

The Leaf Stone would be especially useful for making special energy cubes for Bulbasaur.

Since Hikaru had accepted its ambitions—

That meant he would personally nurture it until it surpassed even a Champion-level Salamence.

A daunting task…

But it had to be done.

The other elemental stones would be distributed accordingly to the team.

"Mew~" (Storytime, storytime!)

As soon as Hikaru put away the stones—

Mew excitedly tugged at his sleeve, its eyes gleaming with anticipation.

The rest of his Pokémon also turned their gazes on him—

All waiting expectantly.

Hikaru suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Damn…

They were way too eager.

If he didn't start soon, they might actually jump him for the story…

"Fine, fine."

Hikaru sighed.

However—

He had a problem.

The previous story had been improvised to trigger Gyarados's rage back then.

Now?

It was reaching its natural conclusion.

Also—

With Bulbasaur as a new team member—

It would have no idea what was going on.

So—

Hikaru decided to end that story completely…

And start a brand-new one!

But to avoid getting murdered, he quickly wrapped up the previous tale.

"Alright, so after the trainer and his Gyarados finished competing in the Orange Cup, they went on to… yada yada… and that's the end!"

Silence.

Dead silence.

Then—

"Mew?"

Mew pouted instantly.

"That's it?! Just like that?!"

Even Latias, who had transformed into her human form and created a small chair with her psychic powers…

Now sat there, completely dumbfounded.

"Wait… that's the ending?!"

"Yep."

Hikaru nodded matter-of-factly.

He noticed their disappointed faces and had to hold back a laugh.

This just confirmed something important—

Even an improvised story could completely captivate them.

So if he really put effort into storytelling—

The results would be insane!

"Alright, alright. I'll tell you all a brand-new, longer story this time."

At those words—

Their moods instantly improved, though they still pouted a little.

But soon—

They were completely absorbed again.

"Episode One: The Fallen Prodigy…

"In a Charizard tribe, there was a young Charmander. Its talent was unmatched, and among its peers, it was the absolute strongest."

"But one day—"

"Its power mysteriously weakened… As if its flames were being drained away by an unseen force!"

"This once-revered prodigy suddenly fell from grace."

"Even its childhood friend, Blossom—a female Charmander—stopped playing with it…"

That's right.

This time—

Hikaru based the story on his own Charizard.

Except, he added a twist inspired by the "30-Year Cycle" revenge trope.

And of course—

Hikaru himself would play the mysterious old mentor guiding the Charmander to greatness!

Still—

He had to control the pacing.

Seeing how invested they all looked—

Hikaru strategically ended at a cliffhanger—

Right before the protagonist obtained his first secret elixir!

"And that's all for today!"

Silence.

Again.

Then—

They all turned to stare at him.

Mew looked utterly betrayed.

"Mew!"

Gardevoir crossed her arms, frowning.

"Garde?!" (That's it?! What happens next?)

Latias—

Still in human form, stared wide-eyed.

Even Charizard—

The story's main character, seemed the most impatient of all.

It roared indignantly.

"Grrr! What about that Blossom?! She was awful!"

Hikaru blinked innocently.

"Huh? That's all for today!"

As a Perk Coin farmer—

He knew exactly how to maximize their emotional investment.

Keeping them desperate for more was the key.

Their expressions darkened.

They saw through his scheme.

"Garde…" (Unbelievable…!)

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