As Su Feng's live stream began, a flood of viewers poured in.
[Look what I found, a new electronic pet!]
[Monsters are cute? Waiting for the giant bear that can slap a tree in half.]
[Another clickbaiter? I report every one of you I see.]
[If this is another fake "educational" stream from the safety of your home, you better be ready to protect your family.]
[The last guy who tried to cash in on monster education streams? His grave already has grass growing on it.]
...
Comments flew by, most of them skeptical.
But Su Feng wasn't too bothered.
He understood the frustration of being deceived by clickbait, so he patiently explained.
"Don't worry, folks. You'll have plenty to be anxious about later."
His words only made the comments more chaotic.
"If I say monsters are cute, I have my reasons."
"Given where I am, I'll probably encounter my first monster within ten minutes."
As the system-controlled drone panned around, the surrounding forest scenery was revealed to the viewers.
Seeing that Su Feng was actually in the wilderness, the skepticism in the comments lessened.
Instead, comments urging Su Feng to find a monster started to increase.
[This streamer's got guts! Go find a monster, and I'll send you a rocket!]
[Seriously, though, being out in the wild like this is risky. Be careful not to end up dead.]
[Wait, isn't the city on lockdown? How did the streamer get out?]
[Honestly, after being locked down for so long, seeing this green forest is refreshing.]
"Lockdown, huh?" Su Feng muttered to himself.
But it made sense. The country prioritized citizen safety.
Policies protecting people from unknown monsters were understandable.
"Don't worry about how I got out. Let's focus on finding a monster."
He couldn't exactly say he was teleported here by a Creator God.
Meanwhile, Ke Xiaoxiao was lying in bed, bored out of her mind, scrolling through live streams.
Most streams were the same old thing, and the only ones that interested her were those related to monsters.
Even if it was just someone dryly explaining monster pictures, she could listen to it all day.
She opened her usual pink streaming app and found that none of the streamers she followed were live. She sighed in disappointment.
As she aimlessly scrolled through streams, she soon stumbled upon Su Feng's Live Broadcast Room.
[Actually, monsters can be pretty cute.]
"Another one trying to ride the monster hype," Ke Xiaoxiao shook her head.
Despite knowing it was a clickbait title, she couldn't resist clicking in.
After all, most discussions about monsters were negative. This was the first time she'd seen someone praising them.
"Monsters can be cute too, huh?"
...
[What's going on, streamer? Where's the monster?]
[It's been over ten minutes. Can you do this or not?]
"Of course I can. A man can't say he can't," Su Feng replied, somewhat helplessly.
Normally, in the wild, you'd encounter a Pokémon after walking a short distance. Why was it so hard for him to find one?
As the number of viewers grew, Su Feng started to sweat.
"By the way, I prefer calling these magical creatures 'spirits' or 'Pokémon' rather than monsters," Su Feng tried to shift the topic.
[Monsters is the internationally recognized term. Who do you think you are?]
[LOL, this streamer is so full of himself.]
[Streamer, if you can't find one, just go back. Safety first.]
"Don't worry, I'm like Superman. I can take on these Pokémon one-on-one."
"Besides, most Pokémon won't attack humans. And if I see one that does, I'll run faster than anyone."
[Oh, really? You think you know more than the experts who study monsters?]
[Stop pretending. Get lost.]
[Where even is this streamer? He's in the wild but hasn't seen a single monster. Is this a fake forest?]
[Are you dumb? If the streamer had the money to build a fake forest, why would he need to scam us?]
At this point, even Su Feng felt something was off.
"System, do you know where we are?" Su Feng asked silently.
[Oh, this is a forest near J City in China that appeared alongside the Pokémon.]
[Because the night sky here is beautiful, locals call it the Starfall Forest.]
Su Feng: "So, is there a million-year Titanoboa here too?"
[What are you thinking? This isn't *Battle Continent*.]
Su Feng: "..."
The forest, which appeared alongside the Pokémon, was created by Arceus to ensure that Pokémon wouldn't disrupt the existing ecosystem. Arceus had doubled the size of the planet, adding forests, swamps, mountains, rivers, and more.
Most importantly, mysterious areas called "dungeons" had appeared worldwide, housing incredibly powerful Pokémon.
Recently, the U.S. had sent several elite military teams to explore one, but they returned empty-handed, having lost most of their forces.
The monsters inside were too powerful. Some who accidentally entered claimed to have seen a creature resembling a legendary phoenix...
This world was new not just to Su Feng, but to everyone.
"So why haven't I seen any Pokémon yet?"
Su Feng muttered to himself. Even if Arceus was unreliable, it wouldn't send him to a forest without Pokémon.
Unfortunately, the drone couldn't go more than ten meters away from him, or he'd have used it to search for Pokémon.
[What's going on, streamer? If you can't find a monster, we're leaving.]
[We're here to see monsters, not listen to you brag.]
[Enough already. If you can't find one, just go back. Your life matters more.]
[Whatever, I'm tired of this scenery. I'm out.]
Seeing the number of viewers slowly drop, Su Feng couldn't help but feel anxious.
After a moment of thought, he had an idea and decided to ask the system.
"Can you help me find a Pokémon? Any Pokémon will do."
[Sure, beg me.]
Su Feng: "...You little—"
[Just kidding. Walk 200 meters to your right, and you'll find a group of the Pokémon you're looking for.]
Hearing this, Su Feng felt a surge of relief.
"At least you're good for something," Su Feng silently praised.
"Don't worry, everyone. I can sense the presence of Pokémon. We'll see one soon."
[How many times do we have to say it? They're called monsters.]
[This streamer's not just a fraud, but also a bit of a charlatan. Sensing their presence? Really?]
[Fine, I'll give you one more chance.]
Seeing the comments, Su Feng didn't bother explaining further. He simply quickened his pace.
Following the system's directions, Su Feng ventured deeper into the forest and soon found the Pokémon habitat.
"Hello, little cuties. Uncle Feng is here to see you."
Su Feng said something that could get him arrested outside a kindergarten, then pushed aside the bushes.
Dozens of Metapod hanging from trees stared back at him.
Su Feng: "..."
Metapod: "..."
Su Feng: "Oh boy."