Regarding character settings, the author initially wrote a casual introduction and submitted it to six editors, managing to get lucky in the process.
When it comes to the background of Genshin characters, the author didn't fully grasp the details, which led to several inconsistencies. Some readers pointed out issues, such as how Jean and Diluc were portrayed as if they were victims, Klee's age, and why Kaeya didn't show up at the Pokémon shop.
The character portrayals have indeed been muddled.
I want to acknowledge that the readers' observations are correct, and the author will make the necessary corrections.
Starting with Jean and Diluc's relationship, Jean is slightly younger than Diluc. After Diluc's father was killed by the Fatui using a Delusion, and the Knights of Favonius tried to cover up the truth, Diluc left the Knights in anger. However, Diluc did not abandon Mondstadt entirely—he became the Darknight Hero, protecting Mondstadt from the shadows.
Jean only became Acting Grand Master after Grand Master Varka departed for his expedition. Before that, she was the vice-captain, making her a junior to Diluc. The reason why Jean finds it hard to face Diluc isn't that she dislikes him but because of the conflict between Diluc and the Knights. She feels a sense of guilt towards him.
Regarding Klee's age, it has never been officially confirmed. I searched on Baidu, scoured Zhihu, and even asked Old Dong, but nothing concrete came up. Some readers reminded me that Klee is an elf, and here I was, selling her a Pokémon—when I first saw this comment, I was utterly baffled.
So, I decided to set Klee's appearance as being around five years old, but her actual age is unknown. Some say Klee is 50, but there's no concrete evidence to back this up, so I decided to leave it out.
As for Kaeya, I addressed this in later chapters. The protagonist's application to open a Pokémon shop in Mondstadt was approved by Mondstadt's higher-ups and the Knights, so it didn't matter whether Kaeya came or not. However, he will show up later, and when he does, there will be a pleasant surprise—something he won't be able to resist.
Now, about the protagonist and the Pokémon shop.
Some readers questioned why the Pokémon prices were set so high. "How could Jean not have enough money? Diluc looks like a fool, and Klee wouldn't speak like that—she's supposed to be well-behaved! And what kind of protagonist is this, blatantly selling Pokémon? What's the difference between you and a Pokémon bounty hunter? I've never seen such shamelessness."
Once again, I'd like to thank those readers who raised these concerns—your observations are well-taken. I acknowledge that I didn't provide enough motivation for the character's actions in the opening, and I will be adjusting that.
Jean's character has been revised. She remains the noblewoman she was meant to be. Klee's personality has also been corrected to be more considerate and to avoid causing trouble—that was a mistake in the original setting.
As for the protagonist, he is someone who transmigrated with nothing but a system—the Pokémon shop. To popularize Pokémon, he needs various infrastructure in place: Pokémon Centers, Battle Centers, Daycare Centers, Pokémon Supply Stores, Poké Balls Manufacturing Facilities (eventually producing Poké Balls), TM facilities like Silph Co., Contest Halls, and even Master League… (I failed to properly convey the motivation behind popularizing Pokémon in the opening).
Everything needs to be handled by the protagonist, and for all of that, Mora is essential.
Without Mora, it's impossible to make any progress. How can he bring Pokémon to every corner of Teyvat?
Diluc has money, and since he contributes a lot, his returns will also be substantial—he's rich, and the protagonist won't just take his money for nothing.
The protagonist took a significant amount of Mora but has always been focused on building the necessary infrastructure for Pokémon. He hasn't run off to Liyue to flirt with Yinger, hasn't gone to Wanmin Restaurant for free food, hasn't dueled with Xingqiu at Qingce Village, nor has he secretly mined at Dihua Marsh.
With the various beautiful characters in Mondstadt—Lisa, Jean, the "White Slime," the Knight of the Waves, etc.—the protagonist has always been courteous and has never crossed any boundaries. He is dedicated to the Pokémon cause. Is that really wrong?
The sales target is also aimed at building the necessary infrastructure.
Catching the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas was also a necessary survival measure. The Fatui are ruthless, and the protagonist is empty-handed—without any leverage, he would be powerless. It would be a dire situation.
If the Fatui were to invade, take all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon from the shop, and use them to strengthen their Delusions, they'd easily overpower Teyvat. It would be the end.
Klee, YDYS (Forever the Best). I hope every reader today gets a lucky draw and takes Klee home.
Once again, I thank all the readers. Feel free to continue pointing out any issues. As long as it doesn't involve personal attacks or insults towards one's ancestors, feel free to speak your mind.
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