Let you make a game, what the hell is Pokemon?.

Chapter 198 The Moment of Harvest, A Feast? What Feast?
It was getting late, and night had fallen.

In Lingfeng's villa in the Kanto region, he had finally finished his work.

He glanced at the final game content, which was now running smoothly, and let out a long sigh of relief.

To be honest, this part of the story was really difficult to do. The workload was no less than when he did the Three Gods War. It was also a completely original addition of the story. But in the end, Ling Feng was quite satisfied with the result.

He sank deep into the computer chair, the soreness from continuous high-intensity work spreading from his shoulders all the way to his fingertips.

Okay, now it's time to eat something good, rest a bit, and then get ready for bed.
Just as he braced himself on the armrest of the chair, preparing to stand up, a pale blue system screen, visible only to him, suddenly popped up in front of him, accompanied by a short and crisp notification sound.

[Ding! Congratulations, host! The emotional threshold of the special character "Ah Xiang" has exceeded level 2!!!]

[Please prepare to claim your reward!]

Ling Feng's half-stretched yawn stopped abruptly, his body stiffening in mid-air, his gaze unconsciously falling on the few lines of black text on the light screen.

A special character, Ah Xiang?

Has the emotional threshold level broken through to level two?
Hey buddy, who is this again?

After a brief moment of thought, Ling Feng suddenly came to his senses.

The name Hibiki is clearly the name of the male protagonist from another world in my memory, the Pokémon Gold/Silver version. Could it be that there is also a trainer with the same name in this real Pokémon world?
Well, that's normal, since this is a parallel world, I suppose.

But what's with this sudden breakthrough in emotional threshold level?
When did this guy start playing his own game? I've never seen him before.

Before he could even sort out this bizarre situation, another notification sounded, and the text on the screen refreshed accordingly—

[Note: This breakthrough is a "Special Bond Breakthrough," involving the key plot points of "Life-or-Death Choice" and "Rebuilding Beliefs." Starting to play related event logs...]

Special Bond Breakthrough?

It also involves life-or-death choices and the rebuilding of beliefs?
This sounds so sophisticated, so what exactly happened?
Ling Feng's lips twitched.

Fortunately, the dynamic video marked as a related event record soon began to play automatically in front of him. The video was clear and had a strong sense of presence, just like the CG he created in the game.

At this moment, Ling Feng felt as if he were standing in some corner of that chaotic street—from the eerie purple hole that appeared in the sky to the frenzied attacks of the Voidwalkers on the crowd.
And the young trainer named Hibiki, from his initial panicked escape to his eventual return against the flow of people after hearing the cries for help from his neighbors, a mother and daughter, until he and his Charizard were forced to unleash an overwhelming power of Mega Evolution in a desperate situation...

Every frame, especially the transformation from fear to determination in Ah Xiang's eyes, and the Charizard's wounded yet still desperately protecting posture, was very clear, which made Ling Feng's brows furrow slightly before relaxing.

After the animated video finished playing, the light screen gradually dimmed and eventually disappeared into the air.

Ling Feng remained seated in the same position for a while before recovering. To be honest, the amount of information in this video seemed a bit too much.

However, in that video, he also saw Hibiki's situation before the battle, his family background, and his determination to continue on the path of a trainer.
So it seems like the ending was pretty good.

When I first created this game, it was probably more about system quests and establishing myself in this unfamiliar world. But witnessing firsthand how the game I created could so profoundly impact a trainer's life and even save so many precious lives, this wonderful sense of accomplishment is quite nice.

Perhaps this is also a certain meaning that I truly hope to achieve through these games deep down.

However, after that initial relief, a different emotion also surfaced.

Ling Feng smacked his lips.

The content that Ultimate Hollow itself arranged in the game has actually appeared in this world.

This is definitely not a good thing, at least not for me. After all, the Ultimate Hole will only make the world more dangerous and chaotic. It might fly to Cerulean City one day, and then there will be a lot of trouble.

As for the potential repercussions of Ah Xiang's Charizard Mega Evolving into Black Charizard in front of everyone, displaying its power, the thought only flashed through his mind and he couldn't be bothered to think about it anymore.

Ling Feng knew that with the game having progressed to this point and rewards already distributed twice, the Emerald game and its extraordinary attributes could no longer be kept secret.

However, since the system helped him conceal his identity, he wasn't too anxious about his safety—if the Alliance could find out that he was the one who made the game, they would have come knocking on his door long ago.

Just as he was pondering, the system screen reappeared, this time with a dazzling golden luster on the border and an exceptionally loud notification sound.

[Ding! Detected that a key figure guided by the game has made a life-altering decision. Host is rewarded with 1 x SS-rank item, "Special Reward Box"!]

An extra reward box?
Something new?
Is it SS-level?

Ling Feng's interest was immediately piqued, filled with curiosity and anticipation.

This seems to be the first time I've received an SS-level item from the system, right?
He immediately used his mind to retrieve the exquisite treasure chest that emitted a soft white light from the system's storage space.

The treasure chest felt cold to the touch, with a subtle red halo flowing like water on its surface, exuding an extraordinary aura of nobility and mystery.

He reached out and opened the box, and the next moment, a dazzling rainbow of light burst forth!
When the light faded, only a single red feather lay quietly inside the box.

Its entire body was enveloped in a rainbow-like halo, and under his gaze, the halo seemed to breathe and undulate gently as if it were alive.

Even more remarkably, when he held his breath and focused all his attention on the feather, he seemed to see countless tiny specks of light inside, brimming with vibrant life.
It simply lay there quietly, and an indescribable, sacred, and warm power naturally spread out, easing Ling Feng's fatigue and leaving him with only a sense of peace and tranquility.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a special item: Ho-Oh's Rainbow Feather (SS+)!]

The system notification sounded, followed by a more detailed explanation.

【Item Name: Ho-Oh's Rainbow Feather (SS+)】

[Description: A gift transcending time, originating from the blessing of Ho-Oh, the symbol of life and hope. Although this feather is a trial version, it still contains a trace of the true, unmistakable divine power of the original.]

【Effect Description:】
Nirvana Guardian: When the host suffers fatal damage that could lead to death, the feather will automatically trigger, forming an absolute protective barrier that isolates all forms of damage for one minute. At the same time, the feather will summon the divine phantom of the Phoenix King to descend and unleash a full-force attack containing the power of life against the source of the threat!
Rainbow Pact: After the Nirvana Protection effect is triggered, the sacred power contained within the Rainbow Feather will be temporarily depleted, entering a recharging dormant state. The feather itself will not disappear; the host can use the feather as a token to find Ho-Oh. After gaining Ho-Oh's approval, the feather can be re-infused with power. Life Affinity: Passive effect. Holding or fusing with this feather will subtly increase the host's natural affinity and initial favorability towards Fire-type Pokémon. Most Fire-type Pokémon will find it easier to develop a sense of closeness and trust towards the host.

[Note: A symbol of hope, a miracle of life. Possessing this item means you have reached the realm of legendary Pokémon. Make good use of this power, young one.]

"Nirvana Protection... Absolute Protective Barrier... Phoenix King Phantom Counterattack..."

After reading it, Ling Feng's eyes widened in surprise.

Ho-Oh's feathers...aren't they a bit too fierce?

It seems like the problem that was bothering me just now has been solved immediately? Now at least I'm safe when looking for mythical beasts.
But Ling Feng quickly calmed down. According to the system's description, this thing could only be used once, and it had to be recharged after use.

Moreover, this feather alone may not be enough to establish a stable connection between it and other divine beasts; a single protective opportunity of a few minutes is certainly not sufficient.

Moreover, to recharge, one must go to find the Ho-Oh itself.

Ho-Oh...

The good news is that, in my impression, Ho-Oh is not like Groudon and Kyogre, legendary Pokémon that destroy the world at the drop of a hat. In most cases, it is a being that brings life and beauty to the world, and theoretically it should be a relatively easy-to-communicate legendary Pokémon.

So, how about... while we still have some money on hand, we just buy some clues about Ho-Oh's whereabouts from the Book of Divine Beasts?
If all else fails, just looking at the price isn't a bad idea. Anyway, I have so many emotion points right now, might as well spend them.

With a thought, Ling Feng brought the encyclopedia of mythical beasts, radiating a mysterious aura, into his hand.

The deep gold cover has a warm, smooth feel, with starry-sky-like markings that flow gently across it.

He took a deep breath, and with a hint of anticipation, opened the thick book.

As soon as the words "Phoenix King" came to mind, ripples of light immediately spread across the blank pages. The light patterns quickly converged, outlining the silhouette of Phoenix King soaring with outstretched wings and radiating seven-colored light in the center of the page, lifelike.

Below the image, several lines of simple text appear, clearly arranged:
Legendary Name: Ho-Oh

Status: Unknown (No valid contact established)

[Information Unlock Level: Basic/Tracking]

Ling Feng's gaze fell on the [Tracking] option. He concentrated his mind and selected the two words with his thoughts.

The light patterns on the pages suddenly changed; the original images and text about Ho-Oh faded away, and new, more striking text appeared.

[Initiate a search for the current location or reliable recent activity clues of "Ho-Oh"]

[Requires guidance and will incur a cost: 10000 Emotional Points]

Confirm? [Yes]/[No]

One...ten thousand points?!
Holy crap? It's so expensive?
Ling Feng felt like he had gone completely mad.

You have to understand that after accumulating for so long, he only has 30000 emotion points left, and he has to spend a whole third of them to buy a clue to the Phoenix King.

In comparison, the price of the Firebird only requires 3000 emotion points, which is more than three times higher!

However, upon closer reflection, Ling Feng quickly realized that the number of points required to obtain clues about legendary Pokémon in the Pokédex might be linked to the level and strength of the corresponding legendary Pokémon.

Moltres is no match for Ho-Oh.

But this book... its price is way too high...

Thinking about it carefully, I don't necessarily need to rush to find Ho-Oh right now. Besides, all the previous problems haven't been resolved yet.

Therefore, Ling Feng decisively chose no.

The words on the pages vanished like the receding tide, and the magnificent, seven-colored image of Ho-Oh reappeared, but quickly dimmed, eventually turning back into the white light flowing across the blank page.

"Forget it."

Ling Feng closed the illustrated guide, put it back into his system space, and shook his head slightly.

Regardless, these feathers are definitely genuine and of high quality; I've really struck gold this time.
This sense of accomplishment relaxed his tense nerves from work today, and his mood improved.

He carefully took the phoenix feather out of the treasure chest and held it in his hand. The feather felt very light and continuously emitted a warm and comforting glow.

Just as Ling Feng was about to put it into his system space, the feather transformed into a soft, non-glaring golden stream of light, silently merging into his body, leaving only a faint, warm connection deep within his consciousness.

This feeling was truly a first for Ling Feng; to be honest, it was quite peculiar. It truly lived up to its SS-rank reputation.
With a thought, Ling Feng saw the system panel reappear before his eyes.

The remaining emotion points were still 3. Obviously, opening the Divine Beast Encyclopedia did not necessarily require paying points, but could be canceled as before, which made Ling Feng breathe a sigh of relief.

Looking at the huge sum of money, and thinking about the new item he had just acquired, Ling Feng couldn't help but smile slightly.

As time went by, I actually became wealthier and wealthier.
More importantly, the New Game Festival will officially end tomorrow, and the rewards for that main quest that I've been stuck on for so long should finally be available to claim.

"Alright, since that's the case."

Ling Feng leaped up from his chair, stretched his stiff limbs, and spoke to the shadows in the corner of the room: "Come on, Gengar, Chandelure, don't stay cooped up, let's go out for a big meal downtown tonight and celebrate!"

Gengar: 0 0?

—A grand meal? What grand meal?
The food we eat at home every day, isn't that a feast?
(End of this chapter)