Chapter 18: They Call Me, Mewtwo
Chapter 18: They Call Me, Mewtwo
The Kanaz Pokemon Academy, as the largest Pokemon academy in the Hoenn region, offers a rich and diverse curriculum. Besides regular battle classes, the academy organizes field trips and seasonal excursions almost every year.
These activities are designed to enrich students' extracurricular lives and enhance their practical combat skills.
The divide between the "Scholastic Circle" and the "Explorer's Guild" has long been a significant issue within the Pokemon League.
The Scholastic Circle looks down on the Explorer's Guild, considering them reckless and lacking theoretical knowledge, which contributes to the high mortality rate among trainers.
Conversely, the Explorer's Guild disdains the Scholastic Circle, viewing them as book-smart but lacking practical experience. While they excel in competitions, they are often at a loss when faced with real-world dangers.
The academy's field trips and seasonal excursions aim to bridge this gap and address these shortcomings.
Originally, Jasper Hayes had little involvement in these activities.
However, this time, his name appeared on the list of teachers accompanying the fall excursion.
More importantly, the class he was assigned to was the first-year Battle Class!
Of course, he wasn't the only teacher. The primary responsible mentor was a Battle Class instructor named Dylan, and besides Jasper Hayes, two other teachers were also accompanying the trip.
But the issue lay with the other two teachers.
One was Cecilia, a Breeding Class mentor who had a relatively good relationship with Jasper Hayes.
The other was Avery Welles, an Ocean Currents instructor!
While it was unclear whether Avery Welles had joined the Aqua Alliance or not, or if she was already a member, the Aqua Alliance's current strategy suggested no immediate changes.
However, seeing Avery Welles' name was a constant reminder to Jasper Hayes that peace in the Hoenn region was fragile, and the entire League was at risk.
This left Jasper Hayes, who initially just wanted to quietly teach, maybe earn a researcher or doctor title, and catch a few Pokemon to become an ordinary trainer, feeling quite helpless.
If he didn't know what was coming, it might have been different.
But he knew all too well.
In the near future, the Hoenn region would be thrown into chaos by the Aqua Alliance and Magma Brigade.
The legendary ancient Pokemon would awaken!
At that time, the safety of an ordinary person or trainer would be entirely out of their control.
Yes, in the future, Cyrus would protect the Hoenn region.
But should they really place all their hopes on Cyrus single-handedly battling the fearsome Archie and Maxie for twenty-two days?
Twenty-two days!
In the broader sense, there was the threat of the Aqua Alliance and Magma Brigade, and in the immediate sense, the remnants of the Great Vein Corporation would not remain quiet.
Moreover, he couldn't simply leave the region.
Apart from the practical issue of his job, the future troubles in other regions would be just as significant as those in Hoenn.
In the end, if he wanted to protect himself, he needed to have enough strength, right?
"Ah—"
Jasper Hayes sighed deeply.
The tension that had eased after fooling Derek returned once again.
"Kek?"
Gastly looked at Jasper Hayes curiously.
A fall excursion should be a good thing, with hot springs and all. Why did he look so troubled after seeing that paper?
"Let's go, training."
Jasper Hayes took a large sip of coffee, mustering his energy. "You still had some issues with the timing of your 'Will-O-Wisp' yesterday."
"Kek—"
Gastly burrowed into Jasper Hayes' clothes.
Surprisingly, it didn't resist the training today.
In the afternoon, after a quick lunch at the school cafeteria, Jasper Hayes and Gastly returned to the counseling room. He planned to take a short rest before resuming the afternoon training.
Pokemon are not machines or tools; excessive training would only be counterproductive. Jasper Hayes was not that irrational and understood the importance of balancing work and rest.
"Kek~~"
Since Jasper Hayes needed to use the computer, Gastly playfully asked for his phone, using its tongue to swipe the screen, eager to finish the unfinished "Gengar's Adventures."
Kanaz Photo Album? No.
Bamboo Orchid Swim Show? No.
Huh?
How come there are so many strange video recommendations on my phone after a few days of not checking?
Rubbish website!
Pfft!
Meanwhile.
Jing He propped his head up with one hand and controlled the mouse with the other, preparing to browse the conditions for becoming a registered Trainer in the League.
"A massive explosion occurred on an unnamed island in the Kanto region's waters, with no reported casualties. The cause is still under investigation."
"The Unova region announced the 'Royal Unova' construction plan, aiming to build the largest luxury cruise ship."
After skimming through a few current news articles, he clicked into the Trainer interface.
The League's requirements for registering as a Trainer were not too high.
With a recommendation from a qualified League official, one could register directly. However, if a Trainer wanted an initial Pokemon, they had to pay a considerable fee, which mainly applied to Trainers with some background.
But the requirements weren't low either.
For Trainers from more ordinary families, a certain fee had to be paid, and they had to pass several exams to obtain Trainer status.
Not only was the fee expensive, but the exams were also notoriously difficult, including written tests, battles, and even psychological assessments.
If the exams were not passed, the fee would not be refunded.
This prevented many impulsive Trainers and reduced the workload for the Pokemon Association.
"Ding!"
As Jing He was browsing, his long-dormant chat channel flickered.
Opening it, he found, as expected, the user "Who Am I."
Jing He thought that after such a long time without contact, he had managed to "fool" the other party last time, but he didn't expect them to come back online.
This time.
Jing He already knew the other party was a Pokemon.
While he was initially surprised by a Pokemon seeking psychological help, he was no longer taken aback.
Look, his Gastly was lying on the single sofa, binge-watching a show.
But the first question the other party threw at him left Jing He stumped.
"Who am I?"
Glancing at the username, Jing He's lips twitched.
You should ask yourself, shouldn't you?
Just as he was about to type, the other party sent another message.
"Who am I really?!"
Are you obsessed?
Jing He's raised hand paused.
He decided to wait.
Given the other party's current state, they would likely explain the reason without him asking.
Sure enough, his hunch was confirmed soon after.
"Who is it? Why does it always appear in my mind? What is my relationship with it?"
It?
Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Jing He lightly rubbed his chin, instantly intrigued.
A Pokemon with Dissociative Identity Disorder was quite rare, and this was his first time encountering such a case.
After a brief moment of contemplation, and confirming that the other party had stopped talking, Jing He finally typed.
"First, I need to determine what kind of Pokemon you are. Second, if possible, please describe the 'it' you 'see.'"
After typing, Jing He crossed his arms, his eyes flickering slightly.
This time, the other party took a while to respond, but Jing He wasn't in a hurry and waited patiently.
"Ding—"
When he saw the content in the chat box, the usually calm Jing He "whoosh" stood up from his chair.
The chat box displayed a single line.
"They call me Mewtwo."
Sss—
Thank you to Qinggu for the generous reward, an old friend.
Thank you to Chibugui's Autumn Leaves, Magical Cutie, Duke of the Moon, Master of Tranquility, and Wolf Lord 1947 for their support.
Please, give the kid some more reads.
(End of Chapter)
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