chsdbacks Chapter 305 "The Strange Tree: I was here first..."
Chapter 305 "The Strange Tree: I was here first..."
Chapter 305 "The Strange Tree: I was here first..."
The sense of relief that Qishu felt after escaping danger did not last long.
She suddenly recalled the "it" the handsome researcher had mentioned earlier, and her heart clenched uncontrollably, making her panic.
"Wait! The 'it' you just mentioned, is it that green, flying, mysterious-looking Pokémon?"
"I just saw it in the forest! Oh no! We can't let that weirdo find it!"
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The handsome researcher paused slightly upon hearing Qi Shu's urgent words, then gave a gentle smile.
"Handsome Researcher: Don't worry, even if he turns this forest upside down, he won't find Shi————"
He was speaking when, as if suddenly realizing something, his expression quickly turned serious, and his gaze refocused on the little tree.
"Handsome Researcher: Alright, let's put aside the mysterious Pokémon and the strange people for now. Now, let's get back to our original question—"
He raised his eyebrows slightly, leaned forward, and moved closer to the little strange tree, his tone carrying a hint of oddity.
"Handsome Researcher: As a rookie trainer who just got your starter Pokémon, why are you in such a deep forest? And—"
"Handsome Researcher: It's peak season for Pokémon seasonal migration right now! I clearly put up a very prominent notice on the road sign at the entrance to Route 29!"
Strange Tree: "————"
I'm stumped!
She was momentarily speechless when asked the question, her eyes began to dart around, and she felt somewhat guilty, not daring to look into the researcher's seemingly insightful gaze on the screen.
It's because I saw the notice you posted!
My curiosity got the better of me, so I deliberately ventured deep into the forest to explore and see what "interesting things" might happen—so—
So the problem is clearly with you!
Who told you to post such an eye-catching notice!
Yes! That's right! The responsibility lies with you!
This is a bizarre attempt to shift blame.
Just as she was frantically trying to find excuses for herself and figuring out how to get through this by being cute.
Crash —
A soft sound rang out without warning in the air beside them!
The space there was like a calm lake surface tossed with a pebble, creating ripples that spread outwards.
Then, a blurry passage with soft white light emanating from its edges suddenly appeared out of thin air!
Immediately afterwards, a cute little head curiously peeked out from the passage.
After spotting the handsome researcher and the little strange tree below, it let out a light and cheerful chirp and flew out of the passage completely.
First, it flew nimbly around the two of them, then affectionately nuzzled the handsome researcher's cheek, making a coquettish sound.
"Bi~"
The handsome researcher acted quite naturally, as if he was already used to the little guy's elusive appearances and affectionate behavior.
It even reached out and gently rubbed its little head.
The little guy happily spun around in his palm, then, as if it had completed some task, turned around and flew back into the spatial passage.
As it disappeared, the passage closed silently, just as it had appeared, and vanished.
Qi Shu: "!!!"
She stared blankly at this scene, which was beyond her current understanding of the game, her brain completely blank.
"A...a portal?! A spatial portal appeared out of thin air?! And that green Pokémon flew out of it?!"
She felt that the amount of information she received today was excessive.
After the initial shock, a strange feeling of jealousy welled up inside me.
"Huh?! Wait a minute! Why does that mysterious Pokémon seem so close to the handsome researcher? Do they know each other before?"
"Logically, shouldn't it have gotten close to me, the protagonist, first? I was the first person to see it! This doesn't make sense! Why?!"
Meanwhile, the focus of the live stream chat was on another, more "shocking" detail: simply put, everyone was envious.
"Why?! It's one thing for Dream to be close to him, but why is this little cutie also so close to him?"
"And it even rubbed its face against mine! I've never even done that!!!"
"Important! Watson! He almost let it slip! This Pokémon's name has the character 'shi' in it! Why didn't he finish?! I'm dying to know!"
"Regarding the fact that the NPCs I recommend can always easily obtain legendary Pokémon."
"The key is this level of intimacy! This level of interaction! Handsome researcher, how many more surprises do you have in store for me?!"
"Strange Tree: I was here first—"
The handsome researcher offered no explanation for what had just happened or for Qi Shu's loud shouting.
Qi Shu came to his senses and wanted to ask more questions.
But the handsome researcher had already led the little strange tree out of the intricate forest.
The scene suddenly opens up, revealing a peaceful and beautiful small city.
Jihua Market
"A city where wildflowers bloom and a gentle breeze caresses the face."
As the game's description appears.
Jihua City is a small but very exquisite city.
The roadsides, residents' windows, and even lampposts are decorated with all kinds of flowers.
Having experienced the thrills and adventures in the forest, the usually tense Qishu unconsciously immersed itself in the relaxed and leisurely atmosphere of exploration.
Even the doubts and jealousy that had been swirling in her mind were temporarily forgotten.
Stroll through the shops along the street, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the different scenery —
Of course, the most important thing is...
The handsome researcher stayed by her side the whole time, and even thoughtfully acted as her tour guide and encyclopedia!
Not only did they thoughtfully explain the differences between the various colored cones to Xiaoqishu when passing by the famous cone forest on the outskirts of the city.
And knowledge about the citrus balls made from them, which have special effects.
He even took out two useful props from his bag and handed them to her.
These are the cone boxes used to collect and store cones, and the running shoes that significantly increase the character's movement speed on the map!
"Hehe~ I finally got some gold coins!"
Qi Shu looked at the two important new items in his backpack, his eyes curving into crescents. He felt that although the trip had been quite frightening, it had also been very rewarding.
"As expected of a handsome researcher, he's so generous!"
Just like in the FireRed/LeafGreen version.
Every appearance and interaction of the handsome researcher will provide players with crucial plot advancements, knowledge impartation, or various interesting and practical props.
This has almost become an unspoken expectation among players.
Just as Qi Shu was successfully won over by the handsome researcher's combination of "gentle companionship + knowledge popularization + gift of props".
When you are so engrossed in exploring Yoshihaya City and enjoying the joy of new items that you can't tear yourself away.
The chat finally couldn't sit still anymore and started spamming reminders.
"Tree Baby! Wake up, Tree Baby! Don't be seduced by handsome men and become infatuated with their charms!"
"It's serious! Ask me something serious! The important thing is about that mysterious Pokémon! Your bond with it is the main storyline! (probably)"
"Kiki-chan! Your goal is to become a Pokémon Master, not a handsome researcher's wife!"
"The Researcher's Trap: First, use your beauty and props to lull you into a false sense of security, making you forget to ask about core secrets (doge)"
"Where's your detective spirit?! Where's your gossip spirit?! Quickly ask him what his relationship is with that Pokémon!!!"
"No! That's not right!"
It was only after seeing several eye-catching and "earth-shaking" bullet comments that Qishu was jolted out of his leisurely exploration state.
Her cheeks puffed out involuntarily as she glared angrily at the handsome researcher in the picture who was still smiling gently.
"You still haven't answered my question! What's your relationship with that mysterious Pokémon? Tell me now!"
The tone carried a hint of coquettishness, a touch of questioning, and a sense of "I'm not done with you until you explain yourself clearly."
She looked exactly like a girlfriend who had caught her boyfriend doing something wrong, with a mix of coquettishness and stubbornness.
Such a "soul-searching question" froze the signature smile on the handsome researcher's face in the game screen.
His gaze began to drift unconsciously into the distance, and his fingers unconsciously stroked his chin, falling into a suspicious silence.
Regardless of whether Kiju tries to coax him or pretends to be angry, he always maintains an elegant smile, with only a meaningful ellipsis appearing above his head.
"Handsome Researcher: ————"
This behavior thoroughly aroused Qi Shu's curiosity and a little bit of dissatisfaction.
"Hmph! It was definitely done on purpose!"
Qishu wrinkled his delicate little nose, pretending to be angry.
"You think this can stump me? Just you wait and see!"
Her bright eyes darted around, and a "brilliant" idea popped into her head.
Hmph! You won't tell me, huh? I'll find a way to make you tell me!
Just when the viewers thought that Qishu would give in, she did something that shocked everyone.
She pulled out her phone, quickly found a number in her contacts labeled "Salted Fish Sauce," and dialed it!
The call was answered almost instantly.
"Hey~ Hey~ Salted fish sauce! Are you there? Are you there? I have something very important and urgent to ask you~"
Qi Shu used an opening line that was at least five pluses sweetness, and deliberately dragged out the last syllable.
The live stream was silent for a moment, then the chat was flooded with comments.
"Holy crap! Calling for help from outside the studio?! Tree Treasure's move is absolutely mind-blowing! This is hilarious!"
"Adding fuel to the fire! This time it's really adding fuel to the fire! Couldn't get answers in the game, so they called the game developer directly?!"
"Kiki: You didn't expect that, did you? I have the producer's private phone number!"
"Shubao's first reaction was to complain to Teacher Salty Fish/act cute? How annoying! For a moment, I don't know whether to envy Shubao or Teacher Salty Fish!"
Regarding the issue of streamers contacting GMs directly when they can't beat a game |
A gentle male voice came through the phone very quickly.
If you listen carefully, you'll find that the voice is very similar to that of the handsome researcher in the game.
It's just more lifelike, lacking the "perfection" that's unique to game voice acting.
Good evening, Kiju-chan.
Bai Zhou's voice was tinged with laughter.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem with the live stream? Or... do you want to ask me about that mysterious Pokémon that suddenly appeared and then ran away?"
"Sigh~ I guessed it perfectly~"
Qishu stuck out his little tongue, trying to get away with it by speaking in a cute tone.
"Huh? Could it be that Salty Fish Sauce has been secretly watching my livestream all along? How does she know all this?"
"At least it's a preview livestream of such an important version as HeartGold/SoulSilver."
Bai Zhou's voice was filled with a sense of being forced to work.
"As the executive producer and lead writer, I should at least be concerned about the livestream's quality and player feedback, right?"
He paused, his tone revealing even more helplessness, tinged with a hint of doting affection.
"But I'm telling you—Kiki-chan, when you encounter plot questions in a game, shouldn't you explore on your own or interact with NPCs to find clues? Why do you just call and 'harass' the developers or something?"
"But I really want to know!"
Qi Shu's voice became even sweeter and softer. He clasped his hands together and bowed to the live stream camera, as if Bai Zhou were right across the screen.
"Please, salted fish sauce, tell me!"
"That's a legendary Pokémon! I won't be able to sleep tonight if my curiosity isn't satisfied. Please, please~"
This wave of coquettish tactics was incredibly powerful, directly overwhelming the live stream chat with tons of flak.
"AWSL! Who can resist Tree Baby's adorable antics?!"
"Heroism meter is empty! Who can withstand this? I certainly can't! Salty Fish Teacher, please tell her!"
"Indeed, women who know how to be charming have the best lives."
Clearly, Bai Zhou on the other end of the phone was also quite "mentally shocked".
After a brief silence, he sighed helplessly, and his voice rang out again, carrying a sense of compromise.
"Okay, okay—just so you know, this is a one-time thing, and there won't be any more. Spoilers will ruin the game experience."
"Mmm! This is the last time, I promise! Salted fish sauce is the best!"
Qishu immediately transformed into a garlic press, nodding his little head incessantly, his eyes sparkling as he awaited the "official and authoritative answer" from his phone.
"Everyone in the live stream guessed correctly."
Bai Zhou's voice, transmitted through the phone's speaker, reached the ears of every viewer.
"It is indeed a very special Pokémon, or more precisely, a Mythical Pokémon in the classification, and its name is Celebi."
Wow! Celebi! What a lovely name!
Qi Shu let out an excited low shout, his emotional value at its peak.
"As for more specific information, such as its abilities, preferences, and the role it played in the mythology and history of the Johto region—"
At this point, Bai Zhou changed the subject, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense and whetting the appetites of Qi Shu and the millions of viewers in the live stream.
"You'll have to explore that for yourselves. If I tell you all the answers beforehand, wouldn't that take away a lot of the fun of exploring the game?"
He chuckled softly, then offered a tempting suggestion.
"However, as a thank you to Kiju-chan and all the players who watched the live stream for their enthusiastic support, I can reveal a little clue."
"Perhaps—we can find vague descriptions or metaphors in the ancient myths and forest legends that circulate in the Johto region."
"Its existence is closely intertwined with the history of this land."
These words, like a fleeting spark, instantly ignited the dry fuse of the barrage comments.
"Just spoil her!"
"Celebi! It really is a Mythical Pokémon! What an incredibly lucky start for Treecko! He connected with a Mythical Pokémon right from the beginning!"
"The ancient myths of Chengdu! Got it, I'm going to go look them up in the 'Chengdu Local Chronicles' and the 'Compilation of Chengdu Folk Tales'!"
"Doesn't anyone else think that Teacher Salty's voice on the phone just now sounds exactly like the voice of the handsome researcher in the game?! They're practically identical!"
"Ahhh, this is so sweet! Qi Shu calls and begs for an answer, and Teacher Xianyu, with a helpless yet indulgent attitude, reveals a crucial clue—I suggest locking this up forever!"
"I'm totally shipping this super producer x top streamer couple!"
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