Ding
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[Sub-Quest(s) Updated]
1. Checking In
- You have visited a Pokemon Center
• Reward: Pokémon Center Map Guide | Kanto Edition (showing services and facilities)
• XP Gained: +10
• [Optional Objectives]: Meet Nurse Joy (Introduction, no XP gained)
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Ding
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[New Quest(s)]
• [Building Relationships] (Optional):
- Befriend Nurse Joy (requires multiple interactions)
Reward: XP Gained: +100
• [Trainer Alliance] (Optional):
- Befriend Ash
Reward: XP Gained: +100
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The Pokémon Center bustled with activity as Alex stood by the entrance, observing the familiar sights of trainers and their Pokémon seeking treatment. His Observe Lv. 2 skill automatically kicked in, displaying detailed insights about the people and Pokémon around him—numbers and stats flashed in the corner of his vision. His attention drifted to Nurse Joy, the epitome of calm efficiency.
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[Name]: Nurse Joy
[Age]: 24
[Profession]: Pokémon Nurse
[Emotional State]: Calm and composed
[Bond Level]: Stranger
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Despite the constant demands, she handled everything with a practiced ease, balancing the care of injured Pokémon and the concerns of their anxious trainers.
"Well, at least things seem calm here," Alex muttered, feeling the atmosphere settle around him. He began walking towards the back, where he spotted Ash and Misty near Pikachu's recovery bed. Pikachu lay on the bed, still battered from the earlier confrontation with the wild Spearow, but his condition was visibly improving.
He first observed Ash and Misty.
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[Name]: Ash Ketchum
[Age]: 15
[Profession]: Fledgling Trainer
[Emotional State]: Tired, Anxious but relieved that Pikachu is recovering
[Bond Level]: Acquainted/Budding Friends
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[Name]: Misty Waterflower
[Age]: 16
[Profession]: Expert Trainer
[Emotional State]: Annoyed at Ash, Concerned about Pikachu
[Bond Level]: Acquainted/Budding Friends
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"Hey, Ash, how's Pikachu doing?" Alex asked, approaching them. He activated Observe Lv. 2 on Pikachu, and stats about Pikachu's health appeared in his mind.
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[Pikachu]
[Level]: 10
[Gender]: Male ♂️
[HP]: 16/30
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"He's doing better," Ash replied, smiling tiredly. "Nurse Joy says he'll be back to his old self in no time."
Before Alex could respond, Misty marched forward, her arms crossed over her chest, her face brimming with frustration. "Ash, you owe me a bike!" she demanded, her voice a mix of disbelief and fury.
Alex awkwardly shifted as Ash raised his hands defensively. "I didn't mean to take it without asking—"
"You didn't just take it, Ash. You destroyed it!" Misty countered, though her expression was more exasperated than angry at this point.
Before things could escalate, Nurse Joy stepped in, her soft but firm voice cutting through the tension. "Ash, you're lucky Pikachu is making a recovery. You need to be more responsible—not just for your Pokémon's sake, but for your own safety."
Ash looked embarrassed, but before he could apologize, a loud crash reverberated through the Pokémon Center. Suddenly, the glass ceiling above them shattered, and a hot air balloon shaped like Meowth's head descended into the center.
Alex's eyes widened in surprise. He knew this moment was coming, but seeing it unfold in real-time felt surreal.
"Prepare for trouble!" a female voice rang out.
"And make it double!" came the familiar male reply.
It was unmistakable— Team Rocket had arrived. Jessie, James, and Meowth stood confidently in their balloon, striking exaggerated poses.
"To protect the world from devastation!" Jessie began, her hand raised dramatically.
"To unite all peoples within our nation!" James continued, their synchronized movements as comical as Alex remembered.
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!" Jessie called out, her voice echoing across the center.
"To extend our reach to the stars above!" James finished, his expression every bit as theatrical as before.
"Jessie!"
"James!"
"And Meowth, that's right!" Meowth chimed in from his spot in the balloon's basket.
The trio's catchphrase echoed through the Pokémon Center as they posed confidently, causing several trainers to back away in surprise. Alex stifled a laugh as he caught Misty rolling her eyes. "These guys are unbelievable," she muttered.
As Team Rocket landed, the system inside Alex's mind chimed again.
Ding
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[Emergency Quest(s)]:
1. Assist Nurse Joy in a Crisis
- Defend the Pokémon Center from Team Rocket
• Instant Reward: New Skill - Tactical Insight
• Rewards (on completion):
- XP Gained: +500
- New System feature: Reputation System
- RP (Reputation Points): +50
- Nurse Joy's Favourability: Significantly increased
- 10 Poké Balls
- 5 Potions
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Ding
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[New Skill Unlocked]:
• Tactical Insight (Active) Lv. 1
- Gain a general understanding of the battlefield, including terrain advantages and disadvantages.
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Information flooded his senses—strategies, tactics, and possible outcomes lining up as clear as day in his mind.
"Tactical Insight?" Alex thought, trying to process the sudden surge of battle clarity. He could sense patterns in the upcoming fight and knew exactly how to counter them.
"Misty, I'll help you take these guys on," Alex said confidently, stepping forward. Ash remained by Pikachu's side, preoccupied with his partner's recovery.
Misty glanced at Alex and nodded, reaching for her Pokéball. "Let's finish this quick."
Jessie and James wasted no time, sending out their Pokémon: Ekans and Koffing. As the familiar duo appeared on the battlefield, Alex felt his new skill take over. Tactical Insight Lv. 1 revealed the weaknesses in Team Rocket's formation. He could tell when Ekans was preparing to use Wrap, and when Koffing was about to release Smokescreen.
"Misty, have Staryu use Water Gun right after Ekans strikes—it'll throw off its timing," Alex advised, his voice calm but precise.
Misty, trusting Alex's insight, responded quickly. "Staryu, use Water Gun!" she commanded.
The blast of water hit Ekans just as it coiled to attack, breaking its momentum and causing it to retreat with a hiss. Jessie scowled in frustration. "Hey, that's not fair!"
As the battle progressed, Alex's new skill continued to guide him. He could predict Koffing's next move before it even made an attack. "Misty, watch for Poison Gas—Staryu should counter with Rapid Spin!"
Misty's Staryu spun rapidly, dispersing Koffing's Poison Gas before it could spread. Every move Alex suggested seemed to hit the mark, and Team Rocket found themselves outmatched at every turn.
"How are they reading our moves so easily?" Jessie complained, her voice filled with frustration as Ekans struggled to land a single hit.
Within moments, it was clear who the victors would be. With one final strike from Staryu, Ekans and Koffing were knocked out, leaving Jessie and James scrambling back toward their balloon.
"This isn't over!" Jessie cried out, her fists clenched in anger.
"We'll be back for revenge!" James added, more dramatically than necessary, as the balloon lifted into the sky, their figures retreating into the distance.
Ding
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[Emergency Quest(s) Completed]:
1. Assist Nurse Joy in a Crisis
• Rewards:
- XP Gained: +500
- New System feature unlocked: Reputation System
- RP (Reputation Points): +50
- Nurse Joy's Favorability towards you has significantly increased
- 10 Poké Balls (sent to System Inventory)
- 5 Potions (sent to System Inventory)
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Ding
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[Reputation System]
• Description:
As you travel through the Pokémon world, your actions and decisions earn you reputation points (RP) in each city or town. Increase your RP to become a respected and honored member of the community.
• Benefits:
- Discounts at PokéMart and local stores (up to 20%)
- Improved bond gain with female characters (city/town-specific)
- Access to exclusive side quests from city/town NPCs
- Enhanced NPC interactions and dialogue
• Reputation Tiers:
- Newcomer (0-99 RP): 0% discount
- Recognized (100-499 RP): 5% discount
- Respected (500-999 RP): 10% discount
- Honored (1000-2499 RP): 15% discount
- Legendary (2500+ RP): 20 % discount
• City/Town Reputation
1. Pallet Town
- Reputation Tier: Newcomer
- RP: 0
- Discount: 0%
- Bond Bonus: 0%
2. Viridian City
- Reputation Tier: Newcomer
- RP: 50
- Discount: 0%
- Bond Bonus: 0%
• Kanto Reputation
- Total RP: 50
- Average Reputation Tier: Newcomer
• Current Reputation Benefits
- Nil
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Ding
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[New Achievement Unlocked]
★ Survive Team Rocket's First Attack ★
• You: 1, Team Rocket: 0
- Reward: +20 EXP
- Effect: Increased awareness and reaction time in future encounters with criminal organizations.
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Ding
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[System Notification]:
You have leveled up. Currently Lv. 4.
• +5 HP
• +10 stat points are now available for distribution.
Reminder: Stat points cannot be distributed until you reach Lv. 5.
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Nice. Let's see how my reputation grows.
Alex watched them go, shaking his head. "That was almost too easy," he remarked, turning to Misty with a smile. "Nice work."
Misty smirked. "You're not too bad yourself, Alex."
Ding
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[Quest(s) Completed]
1. Befriend Misty:
Rewards:
- You have unlocked the Harem Mode.
- You have obtained the Title: Bonded
- You have obtained the Special Ability: Charm (Passive)
2. Building Relationships (Optional):
- Befriend Nurse Joy:
Reward: XP Gained: +100
3. Trainer Alliance (Optional):
- Befriend Ash:
Reward: XP Gained: +100
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Ding
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[System Notification]
Harem Mode
• Eligibility: Female characters who have reached Friend level (30+ bond) are added to the Harem.
• Harem Member Status:
1. Misty
- Bond Level: Friend
- Affection Points (AP): 35
2. Nurse Joy
- Bond Level: Friend
- Affection Points (AP): 30
• Harem Management:
1. Interact with Harem members (converse, gift, date)
2. Increase Bond Levels through interactions
3. Manage AP to maintain relationship harmony
4. Unlock exclusive storylines and events
5. Resolve conflicts and overcome challenges
• Bond Level Thresholds:
- Friend (30-44)
- Infatuated (45-64)
- Affectionate (65-84)
- Devoted (85-100)
• Harem Limit: 5 (Can be expanded as System upgrades)
• Notifications:
- Bond level updates
- AP changes
- Event triggers
- Conflict warnings
• Harem Stats:
- Harem Happiness (average AP)
- Harem Harmony (conflict resolution)
- Harem Loyalty (bond levels)
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Ding
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[System Notification]
You have obtained the Title: Bonded
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Title: Bonded
• Description: "Bonded" signifies your ability to form deep connections with multiple partners.
• Automatically granted when Harem Mode is unlocked
• Effects:
1. +5% Bond Growth Rate
2. +5% Affection Points (AP) Gain
3. Unlock Exclusive Harem Storylines
• Special Abilities:
1. Harem Harmony (+10% relationship growth for all members)
2. Heart-to-Heart Conversation (increased romance chances)
No requirements or maintenance needed; the title's effects apply immediately.
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Ding
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[System Notification]
You have obtained the Special Ability: Charm (Passive)
• Effect:
- Increases your Charisma by +5 in interactions with female companions.
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Alex rubs his temples, feeling overwhelmed.
'Too many notifications!'
Before he could even start to sift through the notification dump, Alex felt a sudden shift. His surroundings felt... different. Another system notification appeared in his mind:
Ding
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[System Notification]:
Minor Timeline Deviation Detected. Canon event disrupted. Proceed with caution.
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Alex froze. "Timeline deviation?" he muttered to himself. "What did I change?"
He looked around, but everything appeared normal—for now. But the weight of this notification pressed down on him. From this moment forward, things wouldn't follow the same path he remembered. The future had been altered.
He had disrupted the timeline.
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End of Chapter 14