"Pokémon Battles?"
Hearing this term, Bai Qianqian, Chu Kelian, and Lin Sheng were momentarily stunned.
"Yes. The charm of Pokémon isn't just in their adorable appearances and endearing personalities."
"Attributes, abilities, and moves—they're all fundamentally designed for competition. Though, to be fair, that's just one perspective."
"In my view, the greatest allure of Pokémon lies in their spirit and determination during battles. Witnessing their all-out efforts in the arena is truly captivating."
There was a wistful tone in Gu Xin's voice as he spoke, though he deliberately softened his words to avoid overwhelming the trio.
The image of Trainers and Pokémon pouring their hearts into battles for victory and dreams—that was the ultimate thrill for Gu Xin.
However, Bai Qianqian, Lin Sheng, and Chu Kelian couldn't grasp that appeal just yet. In their current frame of reference, such a concept was difficult to comprehend.
Even in the Pokémon world, there were plenty of laid-back Trainers who didn't engage in battles, instead living harmoniously with their Pokémon.
Gu Xin's ultimate goal was to integrate Pokémon into daily life, fostering a world where humans and Pokémon coexisted, helping one another just like in the Pokémon universe.
But still, he couldn't deny his anticipation for Pokémon battles.
"Battles... Isn't that just like animal fighting?"
Bai Qianqian blinked, her mind racing as she processed Gu Xin's words.
Pokémon battles?
Wasn't that just a glorified version of animal fighting? And wasn't that unethical?
She looked at her adorable Squirtle, struggling to imagine it fighting. It would hurt, wouldn't it?
A pang of discomfort crossed Bai Qianqian's face. To her, the idea felt unsettling.
Lin Sheng and Chu Kelian shared similar feelings. Their love for their Pokémon made the thought of seeing them injured deeply troubling.
Animal fighting was an inhumane act, and none of them wanted their beloved companions to be part of something so cruel.
"I understand your concerns," Gu Xin said with a smile, noticing their silence.
"But let me assure you—Pokémon have exceptionally resilient constitutions. As long as they aren't repeatedly attacked while seriously injured, their lives won't be at risk."
"More importantly, Pokémon battles aren't like animal fights. Animal fighting is a forced, inhumane activity driven by human greed and desires, ignoring the animals' well-being."
"Pokémon battles are different. Pokémon have an innate talent and love for battling. They fight not out of fear or survival but for their Trainers' honor and to showcase their own strength."
"Most importantly, Pokémon battles are friendly competitions, not life-or-death struggles."
Gu Xin gently stroked Charmander's head as he explained, determined to dispel any misconceptions.
The essence of Pokémon battles lay in mutual growth, cooperation, and respect.
His explanation seemed to ease the trio's concerns, and their expressions relaxed.
"Boss, let's save this discussion for later. I think we need time to process everything," Chu Kelian said, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
While she was genuinely intrigued by the idea of Pokémon battles, she didn't want her Charmander getting hurt.
"Of course," Gu Xin replied with a nod and a smile.
He knew it was still too early to introduce the concept of Pokémon battles fully. After all, only three people in the world currently owned Pokémon.
(Well, excluding himself.)
"Boss, how do Pokémon learn moves? Can my Vulpix learn other moves?"
Lin Sheng glanced at Diancie, his curiosity piqued.
(That Pokémon is a walking arsenal of overpowered moves!)
"Absolutely. While not all moves are listed in the Pokédex, Pokémon naturally learn new moves as they grow," Gu Xin explained patiently.
"That's why their human partners are called Trainers. A Trainer's role is to nurture their Pokémon and help them reach their full potential."
Gu Xin made a mental note to create a Trainer Beginner's Manual.
It was clear that people in this world had too little understanding of the Pokémon system. He couldn't possibly explain everything in detail to every new customer.
The manual was definitely a necessity.
"So it's like summoners and their summoned beasts in fantasy novels," Lin Sheng muttered, drawing a comparison to the books he loved.
The idea was both fascinating and overwhelming.
"If that's how you'd like to think of it, that's fine," Gu Xin said with a chuckle.
"This is incredible! Boss, be honest—are you an alien?"
Chu Kelian couldn't help but marvel at everything she'd learned. She joked playfully, "These Pokémon don't seem like creatures from our world."
After all, everything about them felt too fantastical. Still, for some reason, Chu Kelian found it surprisingly easy to accept these new concepts.
Perhaps it was their adorable, harmless appearances—or maybe it was her strong and open-minded nature.
"You've got quite the sense of humor, Miss Chu," Gu Xin replied with a good-natured smile.
But inwardly, his heart skipped a beat.
Goodness!
Thankfully, the system's reality-altering effects blurred the line between Pokémon and people's understanding of the world. Otherwise, these revelations might have raised far more suspicion.
In this highly logical and scientific society, the introduction of such fantastical creatures as Pokémon could easily spark a storm of doubt.
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