chsdbacks Chapter 208 "Help? Confusion? Struggle? Me?"
Chapter 208 "Help? Confusion? Struggle? Me?"
Chapter 208 "Help? Confusion? Struggle? Me?"
The Pokémon Company building, top floor living area.
In the spacious and modern living room, a huge screen is projecting Bai Zhou's live Pokémon gameplay.
In front of the screen, three men with distinct personalities sat on a comfortable leather sofa, watching in silence.
It was Lance, Daigo, and Giovanni.
Yulongdu and Sakaki weren't really interested in Shirafusa's game livestream itself, but they couldn't resist Daigo's strong invitation and eventually sat down together.
The reason given was "to enhance understanding, especially regarding our shared 'partner'."
Somewhat surprisingly, Wataru and Giovanni, who usually dislike each other and whose every meeting is full of hostility, were both behaving quite "well-behaved" at this moment.
Although there was no communication, at least there was no immediate confrontation.
This rare period of calm largely stems from the recent "no-rules battle".
In the fierce battle with Bai Zhou, Yu Longdu deeply realized the huge gap between himself and that seemingly lazy man.
This realization led him to feel a subtle, almost sympathetic, emotion toward Sakaki, who had also fought against Shiraishu (and most likely suffered a defeat as well).
They don't quite agree yet, but at least they're not on the verge of a fight the moment they meet.
As a result, the overall atmosphere within the team has improved considerably.
During the live stream, Bai Zhou was showing off a peculiar item called "Destruction Gene" and explaining its connection to a specific Pokémon.
"Damaging genes?"
Daigo gracefully crossed his legs, lightly tapped his chin with his finger, and looked puzzled.
"What kind of strange item is this? And it's related to a specific Pokémon? You two Kanto locals, do you know anything about this?"
He wasn't from the Kanto region, nor had he personally experienced Red's legendary early adventures, so he naturally didn't know much about these hidden items and backstories.
But the two people next to them are the actual "parties involved" or "related parties".
This is precisely why he insisted on watching the live stream with the two of them—to dig up information, especially secrets known only to locals.
"I'm not sure."
Yu Longdu frowned slightly, his sharp eyes fixed on the item icons on the screen, clearly searching his memory.
"During the first half of Crimson's adventure, I didn't have much direct contact with him. It wasn't until later, when we Kanto Elite Four designed the trials for his Champion Road, that we interacted more. As for this item—I don't really remember it."
He answered rather cautiously.
After spending this time together, he finally understood.
On the surface, Daigo is a perfect young nobleman, elegant and charming, but in reality, he is meticulous and cunning, and his heart is dark and ruthless. It's best to avoid provoking him if possible.
If I'm not mistaken.
Sakaki's deep voice rang out as he leaned back on the sofa, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
"This thing is probably a failed byproduct of the 'Project Mewtwo' experiment from back then, and the Pokémon associated with it is most likely Mewtwo."
He paused, seemingly weighing which information he could reveal, before continuing:
"Judging from Bai Zhou's movements, he will likely use this destructive gene to contact Mewtwo. However, it is unknown what his purpose is in deliberately seeking out Mewtwo."
Daigo glanced at Sakaki with some surprise, seemingly not expecting him to be so candid.
But before he could reply, Yu Longdu snorted coldly, his tone laced with undisguised sarcasm, and took over the conversation.
"What else could it be for? Have you forgotten that special medicine that came with that notebook? It was specifically designed to treat the breakdown symptoms caused by genetic modification. It's obvious who it was prepared for."
He turned to Sakaki, his gaze sharp and questioning.
"As the mastermind behind that insane genetic experiment, you couldn't even figure out such a simple connection? Or is it that—?"
Are you unwilling to confront the sins you've committed with your own hands?
Upon hearing this, the air in the entire lounge seemed to freeze instantly, with only Bai Zhou's clear narration echoing on the screen.
Lance knew that saying this would likely ignite a conflict with Giovanni, but that was just his nature, and he couldn't help himself.
Possessing the power of Viridian, he is more able to perceive and understand the purity and beauty in the hearts of Pokémon than ordinary people, and he is also more able to empathize with them.
Any form of Pokémon experimentation is a bottom line that he absolutely cannot tolerate.
This is precisely the reason why he despises Giovanni from the bottom of his heart and refuses to acknowledge that the other party was also someone blessed by the Viridian Forest.
At this moment, he was prepared for a fierce argument with Sakaki.
Daigo, sitting next to him, also sat up slightly, ready to act as a "peacemaker".
However, to everyone's surprise...
The first thing Sakaki said was calm.
It even carried a hint of—admitting a mistake.
"Feel sorry."
Sakaki's voice remained steady, but it lacked some of its usual coldness and hardness.
"My judgment was indeed affected on the issue of Mewtwo. You're right, that's my problem."
"snort."
Yu Longdu hadn't expected this reaction, and the follow-up questions he had prepared were stuck in his throat.
He could only snort coldly and turn his head away, but his tense shoulder lines relaxed slightly.
Daigo's gaze toward Sakaki held a newfound inquisitiveness and deep thought.
His understanding of Sakaki seems to be too superficial.
Meeting Daigo's gaze, Giovanni didn't offer any explanation. Instead, he made a gesture that caused both Lance and Daigo's pupils to shrink instantly.
He calmly took out a pure purple Master Ball from the inside pocket of his suit and gently tossed it forward!
A dazzling light surged and coalesced in the room!
An invisible sense of oppression instantly spread out and filled the entire space!
As the light faded, a lithe, silver-gray humanoid Pokémon with cold, sharp eyes floated silently in the air beside Giovanni.
It's Mewtwo!
The moment Mewtwo appeared, Lance and Steven instinctively went into a state of maximum alert!
Mewtwo!?
Giovanni actually carries Mewtwo with him?!
What is he trying to do?! Make a move here?! Has he gone mad?!
Alarm bells rang in both of their minds, and their hands instinctively reached for the Poké Balls at their waists!
Even faint energy fluctuations of the Eternal Power began to gather on Yu Longdu's body!
However, Sakaki raised his hand and made a clear "calm down" gesture to them.
Lance and Daigo forcibly suppressed their urge to act immediately and observed the situation warily.
They did feel a powerful sense of oppression from Mewtwo, but they did not perceive any direct hostility or intention to attack.
Coupled with Sakaki's seemingly calm demeanor and their eye contact, he ultimately chose to temporarily trust this "ally" from the same side.
They slowly removed their hands from the Poké Balls, but their gazes remained fixed on Mewtwo and Giovanni, waiting for a reasonable explanation.
The questions in their minds had piled up to this point.
However, before they could even ask any questions, Mewtwo, who had been summoned, expressed its dissatisfaction first.
Mewtwo's cold purple eyes swept around the living room and found that apart from two human males with considerable aura, there were no enemies or targets to fight.
It frowned slightly, looked at Sakaki beside it, and its powerful telepathic connection resonated in everyone's minds, carrying a hint of displeasure.
You shouldn't have summoned me for no reason, Sakaki.
Moreover, you have no right to command me. "That wasn't part of our agreement." Its voice echoed directly in everyone's consciousness, cold and distant.
No, you've misunderstood.
Giovanni remained calm in the face of Mewtwo's questioning, pointing to the huge live broadcast screen in front of him.
"You should recognize this person in the picture, and this world," and based on my judgment, you will soon appear in it as well. Don't you want to know in advance about yourself in that world?
He paused, his gaze becoming somewhat complicated, and added:
"The person inside once told me to learn to face my past. I think that this statement might be just as meaningful for you."
Face the past?
Mewtwo's telepathic communication carried a subtle, almost imperceptible fluctuation, like mockery, or something else entirely.
boring.'
Despite saying that, Mewtwo did not immediately turn into a red light and return to the Master Ball.
It remained silent for a moment, then slowly landed and sat on an empty single sofa next to it, crossed its arms, and turned its gaze to the live broadcast screen, making no further moves.
It seemed as if they genuinely intended to "watch" on.
Seeing Mewtwo's unexpected reaction, Lance and Steven finally breathed a sigh of relief, but their shock remained undiminished.
Lance remained wary of Mewtwo, then turned directly to Giovanni, his dissatisfaction almost overflowing.
"What's going on? Why is Mewtwo with you? Shouldn't it be with Red? Or are you—"
"This isn't the Mewtwo that's next to Red."
Sakaki interrupted Wataru's speculation, explaining succinctly:
"It's a different one. You don't need to go into the details. You can rest assured that I haven't restarted any genetic experiments. Its current condition is also very stable, and it won't go berserk for no reason."
After offering one explanation, Sakaki said no more and turned his attention back to the live stream.
Genetic experiment? Another Mewtwo?
Why did Mewtwo obey Giovanni's summons? And what's with the rampage?
Although Daigo was also filled with countless questions, he was more composed than Lance and did not immediately ask Giovanni.
His attention was focused more on Mewtwo, who was sitting quietly on the sofa. He secretly observed the legendary Pokémon with curiosity and scrutiny.
Is this the real-life Mewtwo?
This subtle yet palpable sense of oppression truly lived up to its reputation—
I don't know if it really possesses near-divine power as described in the game and data.
"Use it directly?"
A red, puzzled voice came through the voice channel.
"It's just a matter of using it directly. After you're done, you'll get a temporary state that will guide you to find the target."
Bai Zhou's affirmative voice rang out.
Having received Bai Zhou's affirmation, Chi Hong no longer hesitated, controlled Xiao Chi to open the backpack, and directly selected to use "Destroy Gene".
The next moment, something unexpected happened!
A stream of thick, black liquid, seemingly alive and constantly flowing, suddenly gushed out from Xiao Chi's backpack!
Like sentient tentacles, it quickly wrapped around and enveloped his character's entire right arm!
At the same time, an ominous black shadow filter was forcibly added to the edges of the crimson game screen.
An unusual status icon, distorted and unlike anything seen before, appeared prominently in the character's status bar.
Before Crimson could examine the change closely, a cold, emotionless voice, devoid of any discernible gender, spoke.
The sound suddenly rang out from Xiao Chi's arm, which was covered in black liquid, and was clearly heard through the game's sound effects and voice channels.
"Who are you?"
Who I am is not important.
Bai Zhou immediately controlled his character, Xiao Bai, to step forward and respond to the writhing black substance in a calm tone.
"But we know your pain, and we have the ability and the willingness to help you when you are lost and struggling!"
"Help? Confusion? Struggle? Me?"
The voice seemed to carry a very faint fluctuation, as if it had been touched by something, but it remained cold.
"I don't need anyone's help! Answer me! Who are you?!"
This time, Bai Zhou didn't answer its question. Instead, it switched back to the team voice chat and said to the somewhat stunned Crimson:
"Don't just stand there, Crimson. Slowly turn your character around in a circle. Notice how your game screen has become grayish? Is there a direction where the color contrast is noticeably different from the other directions, making it appear slightly brighter or clearer?"
Upon hearing that highly recognizable voice, Crimson instantly realized what it was!
The owner of this voice is none other than Mewtwo, his partner in real life with whom he fights side by side and trusts each other!
Bai Zhou's target in the game this time is actually Mewtwo!?
Could it be that the goal this time is to forge a bond with Mewtwo in the world of Pokémon as well?!
If that's true, wouldn't his real-life main team be perfectly recreated in the game?!
Oh, except for Bulbasaur—
No problem, we can just have that guy Green "borrow" his Venusaur to replace it, and the effect will be about the same!
Before Crimson could even bask in this sudden excitement, White Boat's reminder pulled her back to reality.
He quickly manipulated Little Red to slowly rotate the view, carefully observing the layer of gray filter.
Sure enough, when facing a certain direction, the black at the edge of the image seemed to fade a bit, and the outline of the environment became slightly clearer!
Just as he was about to ask to confirm, that cold voice came out from the game again.
This time, there seemed to be a hint of—a barely perceptible urgency.
"Get out! Get out of here immediately! Don't come near me! It's dangerous here!"