Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 429 HOME Takes Shape
Link, along with his long-lost MetalGoblin and Burning Bug, tested a real-world simulation battle at the Ripple Gym's arena.

The two Pokémon sparred in their final forms, Metagross and Volcarona, respectively. However, Volcarona's overwhelming advantage over Psychic Steel resulted in a victory for Volcarona in this internal battle.

In any case, the costs and effects of starting a Langrisser in reality have exceeded expectations.

"I'm afraid my remaining power won't be enough for a single conference. Is it possible to cooperate with others, or perhaps..."

Can we exploit a bug to refresh the page?
Link glanced subconsciously at the unknown totem on the stone tablet, but held no hope for it.

As evening approached, Adekel, who had personally gone to verify the data, and Oki, who had finished processing the data from the other world, gave their replies one after the other.

Even though Aldek followed Link's instructions to make the elves use "sleep talk," he still couldn't get through the Enchanted Forest.

Professor Oak analyzed the samples Link brought back and determined that these materials came from different timelines. He immediately went through immigration procedures and would take a Dragonite from Pallet Town to Ripple Town that night.

"Professor Oak is in a hurry. Maybe we can learn about the secrets of the dream world and its connection sooner than originally planned."

As the butterfly that flaps its wings, Link is optimistic about the changes he has caused.

Thousands of years later, the center of the Unova region has once again been breached by humans, and the Alliance and scholars have begun to secretly study it.

Link's abilities are indispensable for this.

From that day on, he continued to lead his collaborators deeper into these worlds, even crossing dimensional barriers, and taking Professor Oak and other trustworthy individuals to other parallel worlds.

However, repeatedly traveling to other worlds inevitably leads to deviations from the original world line due to differences in the flow of time.

Even though Link and Polygon had considered many ways to prevent this, his aging rate was still slower than that of ordinary people.

By the time he and Professor Oak's research began to yield initial results, a considerable amount of time had already passed in this world...

……

Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Link and Professor Oak, who had been living in the Unova region for a long time, finally returned to Professor Oak's lab in the Kanto region after making a breakthrough.

"Sigh, although I wanted to say 'See you in Sabaody Archipelago in 2 years,' I really don't have the strength right now."

As soon as he entered, Link found the sofa in the research institute with ease, lay down, and embraced the Fire Fox, completely limp.

"Fu~"

It really wore it out.

Link hesitated, as if he hadn't done anything.

Having already received prior information, Cynthia, who has been engrossed in adventure for the past year or two and is researching the history of the Pokémon world, also happened to be there.

"Long time no see, Kobayashi and Professor Oak. It's really great to see the significant progress in your research on entering the dream realm."

"That's right, I've put in a lot of effort to balance the responsibilities of a trainer, rancher, and gym leader."

While conducting intensive research, he also had to take care of his own Pokémon. Even with the "time difference" affecting him, he had to ensure that he paid attention to all the Pokémon. This alone made him, who was usually very efficient, feel overwhelmed.

Professor Oak wholeheartedly agreed, and even his habitual senryu lost its creative fervor, leaving tasks for others to Nanami and Link.

Nevertheless, Zhu Lan was still eager to know what the "major breakthrough" the two were talking about was.

"You might be surprised to learn that we developed HOME."

Zhu Lan was confused but impressed: "HOME?" Link nodded. In short, it's a super-evolved version of the storage system.

Even without internet access, trainers can still leave their Pokémon at HOME anytime, anywhere, or retrieve the Pokémon from HOME.

"I think Aunt Zhulan should..."

"Call my sister."

“Miss Cynthia, you should know the principle of the storage system. The Pokémon stored in the Pokémon Center’s computer do not disappear into thin air, nor are they put into electronic space. Instead, they are sent to entities that cooperate with the Center or the trainer.”

This entity is usually a Pokémon Center, but some are sent to the research institutes of researchers such as Bill or Professor Oak, or they may be in the hands of someone close to the trainer (for example, Shinji's Pokémon were sent to his brother Raiji's breeding center).

The HOME system, developed by Link and Professor Oak, can send Pokémon to the Dream Realm, where they can survive in an environment that suits their own ecology, while also ensuring their complex needs such as nutrition and socialization.

Compared to being placed in a Poké Ball at the Pokémon Center or in the professor's backyard, the Dreamland undoubtedly provides the most appropriate care for Pokémon.

"It's more surprising that elves can live in the dream realm without using the internet."

As a trainer who frequently uses the HOME system, Cynthia immediately realized the value and importance of HOME.

In addition, there is one more feature that Link didn't reveal—HOME can even operate across the world.

Cynthia can retrieve the Pokémon stored in HOME in this world, even in a world where there are only Pokémon.

Furthermore, due to the special nature of the Dream Realm, theoretically even time can be traversed... Spirits stored in HOME in the modern era can be retrieved when traveling back to Xicui.

Of course, this is just theory.

However, to avoid any trouble (just in case), Link and Professor Oak have not yet tested it.

Even the features revealed so far are enough to surprise Zhu Lan.

"Since it can be used without a network, I guess it must have some other carrier or medium?"

“That’s right.” Professor Oak nodded and handed a square stone to Cynthia. “This is the prototype; we call it the ‘Pokémon Box’.”

Its somewhat perfunctory name cannot conceal its powerful functionality, which is the culmination of Professor Oak's wisdom.

Just as Cynthia was about to take the test, she remembered that most of her Pokémon were in her hometown of God and Town.

So I had no choice but to store the Pokémon I had in my HOME folder and go to the Dream Realm tonight to check out their living environment.

"In this way, trainers are no longer limited to six Pokémon when they go out, and they can take out more Pokémon when needed or in dangerous environments, which can maximize the safety of newcomers."

Cyan quickly analyzed more uses, but then realized, "Is it difficult to make? Can it be used by novice trainers?"

Mentioning this matter immediately roused Link, who was sprawled on the sofa.

“Good question. In fact, Professor Oak and I have discussed it and decided to select a few trainers from the next batch of trainers in the Kanto region to assist with the testing.”

That being said, all the spots have already been allocated.

The azure of Kanto, the zither of Jodo, Hibiki, and Chris were the chosen test subjects.

"The next one... that's tomorrow!"

Thanks to the strong request of Cynthia, who is currently considered the champion of the Sinnoh region, the Pokémon Box and HOME testing requirements were also secured for the three trainers in the Sinnoh region.

(End of this chapter)