"Is there anything Teacher Luke can't do?"
"This can be like a miniature Pokédex... It's so fascinating!"
"I can't draw UR, I'm going to die!"
Luke was somewhat taken aback.
In the user group, the adult segment also made up a considerable proportion. Perhaps Pokémon Trading Card fulfilled their dream of being unable to become a Trainer.
On Bilibili, numerous unboxing and card-building videos emerged.
"On the metaphysics of drawing card packs."
"I played a Ghost Type in a pure Fire Element deck!"
"One hundred times ten consecutive times! Let's see how many URs can be pulled!"
This extraordinary enthusiasm spread to the chat group.
Wattson chuckled, "Luke... can you give me two URs? I can't seem to get them at all!"
Luke: ???
You're asking me as if I have a secret method. I can't seem to get them either!
"Old Master, this is your fault!"
Gold proclaimed, "Give me two as well!"
"Celadon University, and many students recommended it to me."
Erika remarked, "It's unexpectedly popular in the Trainer group."
"After all, Professor Oak is also helping to promote it," Crystal added with a smile.
Gold: @Crystal, study committee, let's play together!
"I... I just joined, I'm not very good at it..." Crystal blushed.
"It's okay, I can teach you."
Gold thought to himself: That's not it, can you at least not lose so terribly?
"Really?" Crystal's eyes lit up.
"Of course!"
Luke looked at the chat log with some surprise. Is it because I've been with Red for so long that Gold's emotional intelligence seemed to increase?
The phone vibrated, a message from [100 kinds of Ice Cream].
[100 kinds of Ice Cream: I tried the new game, some rules, but I still don't understand...]
[Teacher Luke: It's okay, I can teach you!]
...
Sinnoh, Canalave City.
In Lucian's house.
Aaron and Flint, old friends, stared intently at the cards in their hands.
Lucian closed the book and sighed, "You've been playing cards for two hours! Can't you find a more productive way to spend your time?"
Aaron's green hair curled up, "Lucian, didn't you also read the novel for two hours?"
"Um..."
Lucian pouted, "Anyway, once you decide the victory or defeat, hurry up and leave!"
Flint turned a deaf ear and rubbed his hands, "Hehe, don't tell me, Teacher Luke is really a genius... Pokémon Battle can even be simulated with cards!"
"Let's stop talking nonsense!"
Aaron pushed imaginary glasses, "The formula for victory is already written. Go ahead, Beedrill, use Pin Missile!"
"According to the number of dice, Pin Missile will cause five damage!"
Flint casually showed his hand, "Destiny Bond."
Aaron: ...
You played a Gengar in the Fire Element deck? Who taught you such a dirty trick? Could it be Teacher Luke?
...
Hoenn, Rustboro City.
As the headquarters of Devon Corporation, it is located here.
The Trainer Academy in Rustboro City is considered the first campus that sparked the upsurge of card games.
Not only that, thanks to the open game culture and promotional concept.
Many of the teachers and students in school are fans of Pokemon Studio.
Roxanne used to get through "Plants vs. Zombies" without eating and sleeping.
But at the moment, her most important task is to collect the cards from the students to avoid interference with the normal class schedule.
After all, this thing is really hot.
Thanks to the Professor Oak platform, many parents took the initiative to buy dozens of packages for their children.
One pack is not expensive, leaving money for the child to make up for lessons.
Nevertheless, many students secretly play cards in class.
This is actually a double-edged sword.
Fortunately, the scores of 'Attribute Restraint' and 'Pokémon Ability' courses have significantly improved.
This also gave Roxanne a lot of psychological comfort...
"I heard others say Teacher Luke will come to be the Teacher of the Battle Department."
"Don't be ridiculous, why would he come to a small place like ours?"
"Yes... If Teacher Luke could be our teacher, that would be great!"
Roxanne stood in the corner, listening to the children's unintentional remarks, tears streaming down her face.
.....
Kalos, Lumiose City.
A man with flowing red hair resembling a lion sits confined within a monitored house, not allowed to step beyond the perimeter.
In this world, Team Flare's conspiracy was thwarted early due to Blue's activities in the Kalos Region. While Lysandre isn't imprisoned, he is under strict surveillance.
In a dimly lit room, Lysandre, dressed in a suit, exudes seriousness and self-assurance.
"You're here," Lysandre remarks.
"Yes."
Professor Sycamore, once a friend and now somewhat scornful, hands a glass of beer to Lysandre.
"How are things going?"
"The same."
Lysandre pushes the beer away, his brows furrowed.
"Augustine, sometimes I wonder if my philosophy is flawed."
"The beautiful New World?"
Augustine chuckles. "Of course, such a world does not exist."
"No... It does exist."
Lysandre's gaze sharpens suddenly.
His red hair, resembling a lion's mane, stands tall, exuding a sense of intensity without anger.
"This..."
Lysandre reveals the card in his hand to Augustine.
"What is this?" Augustine is taken aback.
"I applied to the outside world and had the police send it in."
Lysandre explains, "Its founder calls it Pokémon Trading Card."
"Pokémon Trading Card?"
Augustine rubs his sorrowful stubble, seemingly recalling something.
"Oh... Professor Oak. It seems I've been teased about this for a long time."
"A bunch of naive individuals."
Lysandre's eyes burn.
"Only Samuel Oak truly understands."
"A world without turmoil, conflict, and imperfections."
"A world completely defined by the cards."
Lysandre fondles the cards in his hand, his gaze softening.
"I believe... this is what they want to convey."
Augustine opens his mouth and says with a bitter smile, "You truly remain as always... like a celestial steed soaring across the skies!"
Lysandre doesn't argue, folds his hands, and murmurs, "Lysandre Labs' holographic imaging technology... Research is ongoing, and soon, the world I envision will come to life with this technology."
"Have you still... not given up on that idea?" Augustine squints.
"No."
Lysandre shakes his head. "Someone will realize this idea for me."
"One carries many ambitions, many dreams, many... villainous organizations."
"I believe the arrival of that organization is not far off."
"The visiting time is up."
Augustine shrugs.
"If there's any update, I'll let you know."
In the dim light, Lysandre strokes the card in his palm, as if enlightened, muttering a name:
"Mentor..."
...
"Hey, this card business is quite lucrative!"
Luke looks at the company's weekly report provided by Oleana with joy.
Oleana says, "Production for the next version is underway... Additionally, the Pokémon Trading Card in Kalos Region seems to have a sizable fan base."
Kalos?
Luke ponders for a moment. The Champion is Diantha, and the antagonist is Team Flare.
Lysandre, with his red lion-like mane, would probably look good playing cards!
Luke shakes his head and says, "Forget about other Regions; let's dominate the market around Magic City first."
"Also, I might go visit other Alliances for a while."
"Investigate overseas markets?"
Oleana nods. "Understood. The agenda for establishing overseas Company Branch will be considered as well!"
Luke looks puzzled.
So... it seems right?
These days, Cynthia is immersed in playing cards and has no time for games with Luke.
Instead, Teacher Luke feels a bit empty.
Back at home, Togepi sits quietly on the sofa, engrossed in reading Koga's "Toxic Experience"...
This surreal scene makes Luke sigh.
Could it be that... is this truly a tactical Togepi?
It's afternoon.
Luke signs for a courier.
Examining the signature, his expression suddenly becomes complicated.
[Dazzling Gleam]
[Courier: 100 kinds of Ice Cream]
No wonder I've been feeling like my right eyelid is twitching recently.
It turns out I've been waiting for this delivery!