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Chapter 205: Mewtwo's Growth
Chapter 205: Mewtwo's Growth
Huh?
It had been a while since Mewtwo last contacted him, and Jing He was a bit surprised.
And then...
How did Mewtwo know he was in the Kanto region?
[Jing He]: Yes, I'm currently in Vermilion City.
[Who Am I]: Vermilion City?
[Who Am I]: Actually, when you visited Lavender Town last time, I had a vague sense of it, but I was in a deep sleep then.
Deep sleep, huh.
Jing He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
After all, it hadn't been that long since Mewtwo's creation.
If we were to look at it from an age perspective, Mewtwo was still essentially a baby.
It's normal for babies to sleep a lot.
Even Mew, who has lived for over a hundred million years, is still considered a baby.
[Who Am I]: Actually, I want to meet you.
Jing He's expression stiffened when he read this.
Those words were a bit unsettling.
While Jing He believed that with their current relationship, Mewtwo wouldn't harm him even if they met, the deep-seated impressions of Mewtwo still made him a bit nervous.
As a former Pokemon game enthusiast, he was well aware of the Pokedex entries for Mewtwo in every generation, which often described it as a "ferocious Pokemon," "lacking a gentle heart," and "possessing the most violent mind."
Of course, these were just preconceived notions and didn't affect his current judgment.
In his view, the relationship between him and Mewtwo was more like that between a doctor and a patient.
So, there would be a day when they would meet.
But Jing He also believed that with his guidance, Mewtwo should be much more approachable than in the original story.
He took a deep breath.
It's just meeting Mewtwo, what's there to be afraid of!
"Oooh~~" His Lapras suddenly stretched out its tail and wiped his forehead.
You're sweating a lot.
Jing He bared his teeth.
"It's nothing, just a bit hot today."
Hearing this, Lapras's eyes rolled around and it blew a gentle breath at him.
Hoo—
A chill accompanied by ice shards drifted over.
Jing He shivered involuntarily.
"Thanks, Lapras."
The sweat on his cheeks instantly froze into ice, and his lips turned slightly pale. He managed a smile.
"Oooh~~"
Lapras shyly buried its head in his arm, its six tails wagging playfully.
At that moment, it looked a bit like a canine. Jing He thought to himself.
[Jing He]: It's not impossible.
Jing He replied.
However, Mewtwo's next words made his eyes light up.
[Who Am I]: But it's not a good time right now.
[Who Am I]: The researchers say that my psychic powers are currently in a rapid growth phase, making them very unstable. I need a relatively quiet environment to adjust myself.
[Who Am I]: If I meet you now, I'm afraid I might hurt you.
What is this?
This is the "superego" that Jing He had been guiding Mewtwo to recognize!
The "superego" is the moralized "ego," formed by internalizing social norms, ethics, and values.
It has three functions: inhibiting the impulses of the "id," monitoring the "ego," and striving for perfection.
Wanting to meet Jing He was a desire of the "id," the unconscious, instinctual part of the mind.
But Mewtwo restrained this desire and disciplined itself!
It's like a child who wants candy and might cry, scream, or even roll on the floor because of their "id" desires.
But when the child grows up, even though they still want candy, they might restrain themselves for various reasons, such as cavities or lack of money.
At that moment, Jing He felt both gratified and a surge of pride.
Mewtwo has grown up!
However, he hadn't expected that Mewtwo's psychic powers were still rapidly increasing.
Could this be the power of thought and wisdom?
[Jing He]: I'm very relieved.
[Who Am I]: ?
[Jing He]: I know you might still be struggling with the meaning of your existence, but I want to tell you that "existence precedes essence." (Note 1)
[Who Am I]: Existence precedes essence?
[Jing He]: Simply put, what do I mean to you?
"Teacher Jing He, where are we going?" Bisket, who was driving, suddenly asked.
Where?
Jing He looked at Lapras and Gengar.
Click—
The Poke Ball at his waist suddenly opened, and Forretress appeared beside him.
"Chirp!"
It raised its hammer and pointed toward the distance.
The sea!
Jing He smiled.
"Let's go to the beach, then. Let's take a look."
"Okay!" Bisket continued to keep an eye on Gengar while driving toward the beach.
Jing He's question seemed to make Mewtwo think for a long time.
After a while, it finally replied.
[Who Am I]: Enlightener, Guide, and Mentor!
Seeing those words, Jing He felt a bit embarrassed.
He hadn't expected Mewtwo to hold him in such high regard.
[Jing He]: So, before we met, I had no significance to you, right?
[Who Am I]: I think... I understand a bit.
[Jing He]: The most magical thing about life is its infinite possibilities. All lives will meet other lives and create something new.
Jing He unhesitatingly borrowed Cynthia's "famous quote."
[Who Am I]: Lives meeting other lives.
[Jing He]: That's the most meaningful thing.
As he replied, Jing He looked at Gengar and the others.
“Geng ga~~”
“Ou wu~~”
“Chirp~~”
“Yin wu~~”
Each of them broke into a smile.
His existence had become so much more meaningful because of these encounters, hadn't it?
【Who Am I】: I understand.
Jing He let out a light sigh.
It wasn't easy.
This was the first time after so many conversations that Mewtwo hadn't crashed and gone offline.
This undoubtedly showed Mewtwo's growth.
Jing He closed his phone, feeling the sunlight today was particularly bright.
At the Kanto City Rocket Team Base.
“Mewtwo is asleep. It seems to be having a peaceful rest.”
In the laboratory, a group of researchers in white lab coats were cautiously discussing.
“This is the first time Mewtwo hasn't caused an explosion or a system crash after using the network.”
“However, the data shows that each time Mewtwo interacts with the network, its psychic powers significantly increase. Its current sleep is more like a self-protective mechanism.”
“This is a topic worthy of research. What could be the reason for such a notable boost in Mewtwo's psychic powers?”
“...”
This time, the lab didn't explode, much to the relief of the researchers.
Who knew how much time they would need to restore the lab after each explosion and system crash?
“Wait!”
Suddenly, one of the researchers pointed at the large screen in the lab, exclaiming in shock.
The screen, which had been calm, suddenly burst into a bright, white light.
This made everyone pause.
Mewtwo was supposed to be sleeping, right?
“It's Cubone!”
A researcher who was typing away at a keyboard, checking the database, widened his eyes.
He stopped his actions.
The computer was no longer under his control.
The screen displayed Cubone's image.
The bright white light was emanating from Cubone.
“Cubone... evolved?!”
Cubone could evolve? No one had ever expected this.
As the white light gradually dissipated, a new Pokemon appeared.
It had the same color scheme as Cubone.
However, while the original Cubone had sharp edges, resembling a combination of blocks, the new form was smoother and more rounded.
“This is...”
The researchers looked at each other, unsure of what to make of the situation.
But on the screen, a series of dense text appeared.
“Gastly, Gastly, Mew2, Charmander2... I want to see, I want to see the strongest... Destroyer, you say I want to see it, I want to see it... Meaning is meaning, the essence of existence, life...”
The researchers: ?
“Did Cubone crash again?”
Looking at the text on the screen and the rapidly spinning servers making a “buzzing” sound, the text changed again, leaving only two words.
“Haha.”
Haha?
One of the researchers swallowed hard, looking at the “haha” on the screen, and whispered:
“It feels... like Cubone has some psychological issues.”
Is that all?
“Looks like Cubone's evolution made it smoother, but it also smoothed out its edges...” another researcher muttered.
Sizzle—
Suddenly, a server burst into flames.
Then, as if in a chain reaction, all the servers caught fire.
The researchers: “...”
For some reason, they didn't feel angry. Instead, they felt a bit “heartbroken.”
A world where only Cubone gets hurt...
BOOM!!
The lab, which was supposed to have avoided disaster, was once again filled with fire.
In Leafgreen City.
When Jing He and his group arrived at the beach, the sky had already grown dark. However, the beach was bustling with even more activity.
People and Pokemon were scattered in small groups, lying or sitting, chatting and joking.
As soon as they got out of the car, Jing He was called over by a middle-aged man.
“Kid, want a Magikarp? My Magikarp are all very talented Pokemon! You can't go wrong with them!”
In front of him was a large fish tank filled with Magikarp, their eyes vacant, swimming aimlessly.
“Oh? A Dratini?!” The fishing man exclaimed when he saw the Dratini by Jing He's side.
“What do you say, want to trade your Dratini for my Magikarp?” The fishing man's eyes gleamed.
Jing He: “...”
Trade a Dratini for a Magikarp?
Are you the fool, or am I?
Seeing Jing He quickly walk away, the fishing man chased after him, shouting:
“My Magikarp are handpicked! Once they evolve into Gyarados, they can help you punch down Gym Leaders and kick the Elite Four!”
Jing He twitched his lips.
“Wait, kid! I have something else!”
Note 1: This is derived from the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, a typical existentialist. He asserts that life inherently has no meaning and that one must define their own purpose.
I had originally written more, but it started to feel like a thesis, with too many complex theories that made my head hurt. I realized that people read for fun, not to delve into psychology or philosophy, so I deleted and rewrote it, which caused the update to be slower. I apologize.
Also, don't take the theories too seriously, as I've only read a few books and made some assumptions. I haven't done extensive research.
(End of Chapter)
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