[New Translation!! [Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor]
"Oh, the Champion position isn't the only one! There are also lower-ranked champions and the Four Heavenly Kings, and many trainers are working hard to aim for those positions."
Just as Dak had the idea of establishing some lower-ranked champions, Charlotte mentioned it.
"..."
Dak was now confused.
Was the existence of these lower-ranked champions a thing from a hundred years into the future, or was it because he had just thought of it that they came into existence?
Did this mean that Charlotte's memories had also changed?
"According to Alliance regulations, once a world reaches the standard for a 'major world,' it will establish a World Champion, the Four World Heavenly Kings, and eight gyms."
"These are what you call the lower-ranked champions and Heavenly Kings. These major worlds will then become places where other trainers can come to challenge and explore."
"As for the upper-ranked champions and Heavenly Kings, they are called the Alliance Champion and the Alliance Four Heavenly Kings."
Charlotte explained, clearly having studied this topic well in the academy.
Dak secretly noted everything down. This was like copying a formula; his future self had figured everything out, and all he needed to do was follow it.
I'm copying myself.
"Let's pay our respects."
Charlotte approached the statue in the Founding Hall and knelt to pay her respects.
She also stepped forward and touched the knee of Dak's statue.
"..."
Dak found this scene somewhat amusing.
"Speaking of which, the statue of Dak-sama a hundred years from now is so worn from being touched by people. The statue from a hundred years ago is better—you can see Dak-sama's face clearly."
Charlotte looked up at the statue and made a comment that could be easily misunderstood.
"Why don't you take this opportunity to look at me instead of the statue?"
Dak teased.
"Oh, right! Shodai-sama is here in person!"
Charlotte finally realized, laughing awkwardly, "Hehe…"
"Do people still like me a hundred years from now?"
"Of course! Just look at me! In the 'Most Popular Idol Ranking,' you've been number one for a hundred years straight!"
"Hahahaha…"
Dak chuckled a bit helplessly upon hearing the name of that ranking. Am I really an 'idol'?
But still, hearing that so many people liked him, and for a hundred years straight, made him very happy.
"However, you're not exactly how we imagined or what our teachers taught us. I'll have to tell everyone when I get back."
"Tell them what?"
Dak was curious about what kind of impression he had left on Charlotte.
"Shodai-sama isn't some cold, aloof old man. He's actually a very kind and friendly older brother."
"Oh? So, in the textbooks, I'm portrayed as an old man?"
Dak didn't mind the first two descriptions.
What he was like depended on who he was dealing with. Dak was indeed kind to most people, but when it came to those like the Celestial Dragons, calling him cold and aloof was putting it mildly.
"Yes! Even Shodai-sama would get old a hundred years from now, right?"
Charlotte asked somewhat uncertainly.
Rumors said Shodai-sama was a thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years old elder, but he certainly didn't look the part.
"Well, yes, but I'm only in my twenties right now."
Will I get old?
Dak didn't know.
Humans are unpredictable creatures. It's hard to say what changes might occur from spending extended periods around these legendary Pokémon.
Given his current physical condition, it's uncertain how long he could live.
Moreover, Dak would definitely obtain abilities like the power of Viridian and Aura in the future. After all, there was no such thing as too many of those. Being stronger could only be a good thing, even if he didn't necessarily need them.
Once he had these special abilities, it was unclear how long he could live.
Besides...
Who's to say that in the future, worlds related to cultivating immortality won't emerge? Maybe everyone will head over there to seek immortality.
However, if such a world appeared among his choices, Dak doubted he would choose it, as such worlds usually aren't compatible with Pokémon.
Anything that lives long enough will surpass the limits of its species.
Unless it's a place like the Douluo Continent, which is quite unremarkable. That wouldn't be an issue.
"Shodai-sama, can I come to see you again in the future? Or, will you come to see me?"
"No."
On this matter, Dak firmly refused, "It's best for people from the future and the past not to interact unless necessary. I also won't travel through time unless it's essential."
"Then do we only have these few days to see each other?"
"Yes. Don't you have a boyfriend? Wouldn't Kirigaya get jealous if he found out?"
Dak felt it necessary to remind Charlotte that she had someone in her life.
Thinking about another man all the time, what's that supposed to mean?
"It's different when it's Shodai-sama. Kirigaya likes Shodai-sama even more than I do. A hundred years from now, maybe some girls won't like Shodai-sama, but no boy wouldn't like Shodai-sama."
Charlotte puffed out her chest, not feeling anything was wrong, but soon lowered her head, "So, we won't meet again?"
"Hmm."
Dak nodded calmly, not softening his stance.
Although this child was quite lively, it didn't mean he would develop a strong liking for her in such a short time.
The idea of never meeting again might seem a bit unfortunate, but feeling regret or sadness was out of the question.
"Alright."
Charlotte nodded but quickly regained her energy. As expected of Naruto's descendant, "So, where should we go next?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to explore Alliance City from a hundred years ago these few days? Let's go; I'll take you to the museum first. You can help me see if there's anything that might get stolen in the future so I can take precautions."
"Huh~ Shodai-sama, that's cheating!"
"Would you prefer those things get stolen?"
"Of course not!"
"So, there really were things stolen, huh?"
Dak's expression darkened at Charlotte's response.
As expected, like he thought, even though Pokémon Island was harmonious now, given enough time, some bad guys would emerge. Not to mention, with so many people from different worlds, it was bound to happen.
Dak walked around with Charlotte, feeling like he was escorting his daughter.
However, the hundred-year gap constantly reminded Dak that he and this girl were not from the same world.
Finally, Charlotte led Dak to a small corner of the food street.
"Huh~ It's not open yet?"
When they reached the spot, the girl looked somewhat disappointed.
"What's wrong?"
"There will be a restaurant called Mr. Li's Beef Noodles here in the future. It's really delicious. I wanted to try how it tasted a hundred years ago, but it's not open yet."
Charlotte lowered her head in disappointment, mumbling, "The owner lied, claiming it was a hundred-year-old restaurant, but it's not even that old."
"Hahahaha."
Dak couldn't help but laugh. He looked at the small nameless shop in front of him, which had come from the New World of the One Piece world.
The taste was already quite good.
But as more worlds emerged, there would surely be places with even better food, and this shop might be overshadowed.
"Shodai-sama, why don't you take me to a restaurant? I'll see if it still exists a hundred years from now."
"Hmm, let me think."
Dak thought for a minute or two before remembering a place.
In his view, this restaurant had the potential to last a hundred years.
"This is... Baratie?"
When Dak brought Charlotte to the restaurant entrance, she recognized the name immediately.
Indeed, it was the Baratie, the sea restaurant.
The floating restaurant owned by Red-Leg Zeff. Dak had recruited the entire crew of the ship, and Sanji also worked here.
"Yes, this place still exists a hundred years from now, right?"
"Yeah! Of course! The head chef, Vinsmoke Rokuka, is known for dishes that are hard to come by. Even the champion has to wait for his turn to eat here."
Charlotte nodded, giving a thumbs-up, "This place is ranked number two on the 'Best Restaurants in Alliance City' list."
"Oh? There's a place even better?"
Dak's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected that something could surpass Baratie in the future.
"There is, but the competition among the top three restaurants is fierce. They're constantly battling for the top spot, so it's hard to say which is better."
Charlotte walked into the restaurant with practiced ease, gesturing with her hands as she spoke. "The owners of these three restaurants are either constantly coming up with new dishes or on their way to introduce new dishes, always trying to outdo each other and kick their rivals out of Alliance City."
"Hahahaha, it seems Alliance City won't be boring in the future."
Dak followed Charlotte and sat down at an inconspicuous table.
"Oh my, are you a student from the Pokémon Academy? I can't believe that even after a hundred years, the uniforms haven't changed at all."
Charlotte noticed some students eating out on the weekend and couldn't help but comment.
"By the way, what did the Pokémon Academy become later on? Tell me about it."
Dak decided to ask about this topic.
No need to rack his brains on how to remodel the school; he could just copy what was good.
"The Pokémon Academy was later divided into several sections: the elementary section for three years, the middle section for six years, and the university section for three to six years. I've already graduated from the middle section. I couldn't get into the university section because of my poor grades, so I went straight into being a trainer."
Charlotte didn't seem at all discouraged by her poor academic performance.
"What about children before elementary school?"
"Since there wasn't such a section in the Pokémon Academy, many people opened kindergartens in various cities, where kids could grow up alongside Pokémon hatchlings."
"That sounds pretty good."
At least this way, the children would have a more exciting childhood.
Dak nodded, making a mental note of everything Charlotte said, planning to implement these changes later.
(End of Chapter)
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