chsdbacks Chapter 205 Lapras? Known as Lapras, a natural-born riding Pokémon! Its 2-meter-long sword is unstop
Chapter 205 Lapras? Known as Lapras, a natural-born riding Pokémon! Its 2-meter-long sword is unstop
Chapter 205 Lapras? Known as Lapras, a natural-born riding Pokémon! Its twenty-meter-long sword is unstoppable!
A water-type Pokémon that can be ridden?
In Ye Yinchuan's mind, the image of a Pokémon had almost already appeared.
After all, whether in games or anime, Pokémon often appear as water mounts.
Even its Pokémon classification and its previous translations are related to riding!
However, as is well known, under certain conditions, a considerable number of Pokémon can be used for riding.
Water-type Pokémon that are commonly ridden include Gyarados, Wailord, Dewpur, and Poliwrath...
For Water-type Pokémon, as long as they are large enough and have the strength to bear the weight, they can shoulder this heavy responsibility.
Not to mention the Pokémon games' mechanics, where Pokémon that have learned the "Surf" move can carry players across water, even regardless of their size...
There's a gaming meme that says no matter what kind of Pokémon it is, once it learns Surf, it transforms into a specific Pokémon as soon as it enters the water.
This is because the game has limited capacity, making it impossible to include all Pokémon that can surf.
In certain game versions, you can only use the Pokémon Watch to summon a wild Tanuki to use Surf.
That big-tailed raccoon, weighing just over 30kg, can be used for water riding...
Not to mention that the Muke Eagle weighs less than 30kg and can take you flying!
It is clear that for Pokémon, whether flying or surfing, there are no weight requirements, and a size of about one meter is sufficient.
After all, extraordinary beings can probably compensate for their size by mobilizing the energy of spirits.
Of course, these judgments are based solely on the game's mechanics.
In the real world, these two Pokémon may not have such abilities.
There are actually many different interpretations of "surfing," such as Pikachu being able to surf and Rhyhorn being able to surf.
Keep in mind, the Drillhorn Rhinoceros is four times weak to water... and this thing can surf? Isn't that absurd?
Speaking of Rhyhorn, we have to mention Aggron, the final evolution of Aggron, a Steel/Rock type Pokémon that can theoretically learn "Surf".
The reason I mention this is because Ye Yinchuan actually has a Cocodora, although it hasn't hatched yet.
Pulling myself back to reality, I decisively made the connection.
[You have approved the connection request from user "一骑当千"!]
[Connection successful!]
With the prompt, a coastline appeared on the screen. Even though there were lights all around, the darkness of the sea in the distance was still palpable, even late at night.
However, it is clear that special barriers have been erected in the near-shore area to separate the Pokémon kept in the sea from the wild Pokémon.
To prevent domesticated Pokémon from escaping, and also to prevent wild Pokémon from entering.
This structure is actually not uncommon.
After all, some Pokémon that live in the sea are best kept by the sea, especially if there are a lot of them.
But to contract a piece of nearshore waters, you also need financial resources.
Wow, so many Water-type Pokémon!
These Pokémon, could it be...?
By this time, some people had already realized that many of the Pokémon kept here were rideable Pokémon!
[That's... a small flying fish? I heard it can evolve into a giant flying fish!]
[Wow, with its dolphins, will there be a Dolphin Hero?]
[And there's a snorkeling weasel...it's super comfortable to sit on!]
[Howling whales, I love them! Some beaches offer howling whale rentals, it's so much fun, you can sit on them and bounce around like a ball!]
Based on the username of the person who connected with the call, "一骑当千" (One Against a Thousand), it's not hard to guess what he does.
"Dude, you're in the Pokémon rental business?"
The other party nodded, somewhat excitedly saying:
"When I was a student, my biggest dream was to ride Pokémon, explore the sea, go fishing and stuff... Later I realized how dangerous the sea is, and how difficult it is to raise a Pokémon that I can ride."
After graduation, I couldn't become a professional Pokémon Trainer, so I did some small business. Later, it gradually turned into Pokémon rental, which can be considered as fulfilling the dream of those who don't have the means but still want to ride Water-type Pokémon...
Even though we can only operate in this area of the sea, it's still an experience, right?
It's clear that this guy has a strong desire to express himself.
"That's good. It's a way of making up for the regrets of my youth in another way. Where is that rather rare Pokémon you mentioned?"
Ye Yinchuan got straight to the point: he recognized almost all the Pokémon he could see.
Some of these are ocean Pokémon, so they are not easy for ordinary people to come into contact with, but they are not considered rare.
"Please look this way."
The person on the other end of the line turned the camera to a lone Pokémon on the beach.
This Pokémon is bound by a net-like restraint, as if it is not intended to escape.
Ye Yinchuan's pupils contracted; upon seeing this Pokémon, he felt an immediate sense of familiarity.
This Pokémon's body was mostly blue, with a long neck that gave it a plesiosaur-like appearance, while its back was covered in gray carapace with uneven bumps.
If you look closely, you'll see a single horn on its head, and spiral-shaped structures on both sides of its head, resembling ears.
Although he couldn't see its underwater form, Ye Yinchuan knew that this Pokémon had four flipper-like limbs, the two in front being relatively large, and a short tail.
That's right, this Pokémon is Lapras.
For many, it represents the dragon from their childhood memories!
When watching the Pokémon anime, who didn't yearn to own a Lapras as a mount and ride across the seas?
[Is that Lapras? One of the best Pokémon to ride!]
Lapras, some people call it Lapras! It's a very rare Pokémon, I heard it's almost extinct!
I've heard that artificial breeding is very difficult, and the survival rate of the offspring is very low!
"It seems my intuition was right this time."
Ye Yinchuan's lips curled slightly, and his gaze toward Laplace was kind and gentle.
But he soon noticed that something was wrong with Laplace's condition.
When I first saw it was restrained, I thought it had just been captured and I was afraid it would escape.
Now it seems that it's not that simple.
Under the discerning eye of a connoisseur.
Everything on the panel came to life before my eyes—
[Riding the Pokémon: Lapras]
[Level: 23]
[Attributes: Water, Ice]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: A-rank (535)]
Individual Value: Grade B (117)
【Features: Water storage】
Personality: Introverted
[Moves: Shout, Water Gun, Sing, White Mist, Life Drop, Ice Shard]
[State: Uneasy, Anxious, Panic]
Evolutionary path: None
[Trait: Separation Anxiety]
Looking at this trait on the panel, Ye Yinchuan fell into deep thought:
Separation anxiety?
He was no stranger to the word "anxiety," as he had once been someone who was anxious day and night.
Adding the word "separation" before it makes things a bit confusing.
Take a closer look.
[Trait: Separation Anxiety]
This Laplace had a good relationship with its parents, but when it was young, its father was captured by a poaching gang while protecting it, and its fate has been unknown ever since...
Therefore, it is very dependent on its mother and is anxious about separation from her, fearing that it will lose its mother and be abandoned by her. When separated from its mother, it will fall into extreme anxiety and fear, and in severe cases, it may exhibit aggressive and suicidal tendencies, which may even endanger its life!
If its separation anxiety can be healed, it will grow rapidly, becoming incredibly strong and brave. If you can gain its trust, it will possess unparalleled loyalty and a strong protective instinct towards its trainer!
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"Is...is this considered a psychological disorder?"
Ye Yinchuan took a look and realized that this trait was basically all side effects.
It's similar to Bobo's "fear of heights," or even more severe.
The only remaining hope is that healing this psychological barrier might turn the negative effects into positive ones.
"In severe cases, it can lead to aggression and suicidal tendencies, and even endanger life... We can't just sit idly by!"
Ye Yinchuan sighed inwardly.
At the same time, from the information about its traits, he also saw that this Laplace was originally wild. Its father was captured by a human poaching group and his fate was unknown. Now it had fallen into the hands of humans... What a pitiful creature!
So... the torture begins!
"Where did you come from, you Laplace?"
Ye Yinchuan's eyes sharpened, and his twenty-meter-long broadsword was ready to be drawn.
After all, Lapras is a Pokémon on the protected list.
If they are artificially bred and legally compliant, there shouldn't be any problems as long as they are registered and filed. But if they are wild or poached...
Well, I'm sorry, but this is going to be a big problem!
"Of course, someone transferred it to me for a hefty price. Host, what do you think of this Laplace's aptitude? It seems a bit off. If left unchecked, it will run to the edge and keep barking, as if it's trying to escape."
Ye Yinchuan's expression gradually became serious:
"Then you bought it. Was it purchased through a legitimate platform?"
"Of course, I'm a legitimate businessman. Besides, this Lapras is a protected Pokémon, so I wouldn't dare mess around with it. Look, this is the certificate of artificial breeding issued by Rocket Strike. It even shows the Lapras's growth process from hatching to maturity!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow.
Rocket Strike, Inc.?
Because this company reminded Ye Yinchuan so much of the "Rocket Team" he knew, he once suspected that it was a real-world replica of "Rocket Team"...
So, upon hearing what the other party said, Ye Yinchuan immediately pieced together some things in his mind.
"A discerning eye like yours doesn't lie; this Laplace is definitely wild. But why does it have a certificate proving it's been artificially bred? There's only one truth... the certificate is fake! It's forged!"
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan's twenty-meter-long broadsword was already out of control, but the target might not be the person in front of him.
"I suspect the certificate is fake because this Lapras looks wild. The reason it's acting strangely and trying to escape is because it's a wild Pokémon and doesn't adapt to this environment at all!"
Ye Yinchuan didn't mention the trait of "separation anxiety," since it's difficult to explain, but he could use his knowledge to prove that this Laplace was wild.
"what?"
The person on the other end of the line was clearly a little confused.
"A very simple way to tell them apart is that wild Laplace's shells often have some moss or even barnacles on their backs, and because they live in the wild and have a more complex diet, they will also have more spots on their bodies..."
Most importantly, your Laplace has fresh marks on its body, which should be left by a special wire mesh net, and it's only been there for three days at most...
It's impossible for a captive-bred Laplace to happen to meet so many characteristics!
[Wow! The host has a sharp eye! How could they spot it so easily in such dim lighting?]
[As expected of a rising star in the Pokémon Quest circuit, he's incredibly talented!]
[A wild Lapras? Forged certificates, illegal Pokémon trading? That's real punishment!]
"This...host, this has nothing to do with me! I saw the certification and it was a legitimate platform, so I really thought it was artificially bred. Who knew wild Laplace was being sold like this! I don't have your eyesight; I couldn't tell the difference!"
Ye Yinchuan was equally merciless in his explanation to the person who made the call:
"You really know absolutely nothing? Even if you can't distinguish details like skin color, you can see the moss on Laplace's body, right? You can see the scars, right? Since you're in business, how could you be completely oblivious? Are you... pretending not to know? Trying to fish in troubled waters?"
[Ha! Otherwise, why would she be a streamer? How come I didn't think of that!]
"Yes, Snorlax will never let anyone who harms a Pokémon get away with it!"
At this moment, Bai Zhi, who was standing to the side, also stretched out both hands and clapped rapidly with her palms, looking like she was cheering.
"this……"
The person on the other end of the line looked pale. "Host, I really don't know... Just think of it as me being out of my mind. Something might be wrong, but I really didn't think much of it. Is there anything I can do to fix this?"
Ye Yinchuan nodded: "It's simple. Collect evidence and materials, provide them to the Dream Protection Bureau, and make the platform, the seller, and the company that provided the certificate... it's 'Rocket Strike,' right? They all bear their respective responsibilities and accept the punishment they deserve. As for your situation, it depends on how the Dream Protection Bureau judges and handles it."
"Okay, host, I'll do whatever you say. I'll get on it right now, okay?"
"Sure, if you have trouble contacting the Dream Protection Bureau, I can have them contact you."
"No... I'll just call myself..."
[Haha, the streamer's performance is really amazing!]
[Brother Prisoner, still trying to play dumb? All evil deeds will be exposed!]
The comments section was filled with praise.
To be fair, perhaps because of Laplace, the Dream Protection Bureau arrived incredibly quickly, taking less than ten minutes from the time they made the call to the time they arrived at the scene.
After inquiring about the situation, the Dream Protection Bureau immediately criticized and educated the person who made the call, and issued a warning and a fine of only one thousand yuan.
The main culprits were the intermediaries, who may have been aware of the scheme but participated in the illegal transactions out of wishful thinking and a lack of vigilance.
The Dream Protection Bureau plans to release this Laplace into the wild.
Their team leader, speaking directly through the screen, asked Ye Yinchuan:
"Our Pokémon consultant is on vacation for the next couple of days. Could you please step in temporarily? What's the best way to release this Lapras?"
Releasing Pokémon into the wild is also a skill.
Sometimes, improper handling is tantamount to killing.
[It really comes down to the streamer having influence. The Pokémon Center and the Dream Protection Bureau—they all treat the streamer with utmost respect!]
[His identity as an official Pokémon advisor has been confirmed; his motto is "go wherever you're needed!"]
(End of this chapter)