Inside the pure white Commorative Ball, Farfetch’d was sitting with its eyes closed, resting.
Lu Ye slowly nodded, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
As the saying goes: a slight smile, followed by thunderous fury.
In Pokémon battles, mindset is everything.
And this strange-looking Farfetch’d? Just one look and you could tell—it was a fellow foodie. It even brought its own ingredients to battle.
Who cares about C-rank status—just rely on your jungle daddy for ganks and you're golden!
The aura of dominance that had stretched across ten miles instantly dissipated.
Professor Oak chuckled. “It seems to really like you.”
“Yeah.” Lu Ye nodded thoughtfully.
Most Trainers around here were greenhorns. Now that an experienced slacker showed up, how could it not be excited?
“Human and Pokémon encounters are truly magical,” Professor Oak said with a hearty laugh, then suddenly seed to rember sothing. “By the way, Lu Ye, do you have any plans coming up?”
“Uh…” Lu Ye clipped the Commorative Ball back onto his belt.
Farfetch’d and Squirtle stared at each other through their Poké Balls.
The two Pokémon from Modu University’s Breeding House exchanged sharp nods, the sa thought surfacing in both their minds—
This guy… is no weaker than !
“What is it exactly?” Lu Ye asked.
“Well,” Professor Oak said, “the newest batch of Pokédexes has been completed, but there’s only one special edition.”
“Since Ash helped
gather data on several Legendary Pokémon, I’d like to give him the special edition as a thank-you.”
“He captured Legendaries?” Kristal, the Trainer who once caught the three Legendary Birds and Beasts, blinked.
“No, to be exact, he witnessed them and relayed the info to ,” Professor Oak explained. “With the special edition, it’ll be much easier to record data.”
Lu Ye paused.
That goofball is about to beco a Special Pokédex Holder!?
But thinking about it again, as the Ultimate Rookie and the TV protagonist for 20 years (though that title’s about to expire), Ash really does have the status for it.
“So… another delivery job, huh? Got it,” Lu Ye said with a helpless smile. “But this ti, you don’t need to prepare a reward for .”
“No, no, this isn’t a delivery run,” Professor Oak clarified. “It involves a Pokédex Holder assessnt, and an experienced Trainer needs to accompany him… but Red and Green aren’t available to appear in public.”
“So I’d like to ask you to accompany Ash during his assessnt and give him so extra guidance.”
? Acting as Ash’s senior?
Teacher Lu grinned.
I can’t show off in front of Red… but I can totally flex in front of that fool!
“What kind of assessnt is it? It’s not dangerous, is it?”
“It’s just a handwritten docunt, not suitable for digital transfer or shipping,” Professor Oak said. “And Ash just happens to be returning to Pallet Town, so I figured he could hand-deliver it.”
So, it’s technically not a delivery gig… but let’s be honest, it kind of is. Just upgraded from delivery guy to supervisor.
Lu Ye thought for a mont. “Ti-wise, it should be fine.”
“Teacher Lu,” Kristal tilted her head, “weren’t you going to participate in the P1 Grand Prix?”
Lu Ye: “Uh!”
Dang, almost forgot!
Wait a sec.
He glanced down at the Commorative Ball on his belt, face growing oddly serious.
That guy… is a Fighting-type, right?
“Hmm… shouldn’t be a problem,” Lu Ye muttered.
Just a slacker. No need to stress!
“In that case, decide after the P1 tournant,” Professor Oak nodded and smiled.
“Best of luck in the ring!”
…
Catching Farfetch’d was easily the biggest win of this trip to the lab.
In terms of looks, with its thick brows and glossy feathers, Farfetch’d was the cream of the duck crop.
Braised or stir-fried, the flavor must be—uh…
Hmm. Wrong script?
Lu Ye pressed his lips together.
He started thinking about how to raise this Farfetch’d.
Normally, it’s used as a Trick Room attacker.
But with a Base Speed of 65, it’s even faster than Sylveon.
With a Choice Scarf or Tailwind, it could go full offense.
With priority moves like Grassy Glide, it could even pull off so iconic “sliding tackle” monts.
And with its signature item, Farfetch’d gets an absurdly high critical hit ratio.
Combine that with Leaf Blade, which adds one crit level by default, and it can basically guarantee crits.
Not to ntion it boasts a whopping 135 base Attack—
“Basic attacks hit everything and always crit. Do you like this kind of Farfetch’d?”
Lu Ye shuddered.
But—
No need to worry now!
If this scallion-wielding duck ever turns on , I’ll dip it in sauce and eat it on the spot!
“Gengarrr!”
Gengar floated up beside Lu Ye, staring at the Commorative Ball, and suddenly had an epiphany.
“Gengarrr! (??ω??)”
You can’t lose to the new teammate, Gengar!
Motivated by the new blood, ti to crank up the training!
…
First order of business at ho?
Let the new mber get familiar with the place.
More than strength, what Teacher Lu cared about most was whether it could fit into the family.
As everyone knows—slacking is contagious.
“With Farfetch’d here, maybe the others will chill a bit… right?” Lu Ye said, unsure.
Inside the house.
The little ones were lined up, ready for the welco ceremony.
“Squirtle!” Squirtle’s Water Gun was locked and loaded.
Gotta test if it’s a Ditto in disguise!
“Tokipii~ヾ(●????｀●)”
Togepi clutched a tiny gift box in its hands, shaking it up and down to show off.
Guess who’s ready~~ I’m ready~~
“This is our new mber,”
Lu Ye cleared his throat. “An ergency food supply from Galar—wait, I an, Farfetch’d!”
With a flash of white light, the glossy-feathered Farfetch’d appeared, leek in hand, looking around gallantly.
Suddenly, a bead of cold sweat slid down its forehead.
“Kwaa-gah…((;??????;))”
Bro, didn’t we agree to be slackers together?
Look at your team—
This is how a slacker Trainer treats their Pokémon!?
“Awooo~（??﹃??）”
The massive Arcanine lowered its fluffy head and flashed a friendly grin.
“Kwaa-gah! =????????(??????????????)”
Panic aside, with its Guts ability, Farfetch’d wasn’t affected by Intimidate’s debuffs.
Trying to look chill, it nodded slightly—though its webbed feet were stiff.
It’s a trap.
This is not a place where slackers survive!
If I don’t train hard… I might seriously get eaten!!
“Everyone’s getting along nicely,”
Seeing this, Lu Ye nodded calmly, pleased.
Phase one of “infect them with slackerdom” has begun!
Despite being on the verge of tears, the chivalrous Farfetch’d still bowed politely to Arcanine. “Kwaa!”
Suddenly, a burst of water drenched it, turning it into a soaked duck.
Farfetch’d looked confused: (⊙??⊙)
Squirtle and Gengar burst into laughter: o(*≧▽≦)ツ
“Tokipii~ヾ(????▽??)ノ”
Togepi rolled around on the floor until Arcanine nudged it back with its paw, and it rolled right back again.
Even the usually smug Sylveon couldn’t help but crack a small smile.
“Kwaa?” Farfetch’d shook off the water, looking back at Lu Ye.
“It’s how we do welcos around here,”
Lu Ye said with a sheepish smile. “Just a friendly gesture!”
Is… is that so?
Farfetch’d froze for a mont.
Then it carefully put down its leek and weapon, straightened its feathers with its beak, and gave a solemn nod.
“Kwaa-gah!” (Thank you!)
…
Night had fallen.
Under Sylveon’s Yawn, Teacher Lu drifted into sweet dreams.
“Boss, I’ll take one Scallion Pancake with Extra Leek…”
Gengar gently pulled the blanket over Lu Ye’s sprawled body and tucked him in.
“Gengarrr!” Gengar nodded with determination.
“Kwaa!” Farfetch’d raised its leek, looking equally righteous and noble.
Gengar’s eyes lit up.
“Gengarrr?” (Off to train too?)
“Kwaa!” Farfetch’d twirled its leek and lifted its chin proudly.
Nobody understands training better than !
Gengar had a sudden realization and reached out to give Farfetch’d’s leek a solid slap.
“Gengarrr! (￣▽￣)／”
You’re the real MVP, Farfetch’d!
Despite its brave face, Farfetch’d was internally freaking out.
It snuck a glance at the hulking Arcanine nearby.
Farfetch’d couldn’t help but shudder.
If I don’t fit in with the group… what if they actually eat !?
“Kwaa-gah! /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~”
I just wanna be a slacker, man!
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