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

Chapter 228 The Shy War God Turtle, The First Maze?

Looking at the "?" option on the screen that was glowing with rainbow light, Liuli glanced at the screen again.

At this point, the live chat had completely gone crazy, with a dense barrage of urging and teasing messages that almost completely blocked the live stream.

[Choose quickly!]

[Even a second's hesitation from the host is disrespectful to the show's effect!]

[The hidden option given to you by Wind Daddy! You must choose it!]

I bet 50 cents it's Magikarp!

[Magikarp +1!]

[Could it be a Ditto?]

[Hurry, Liuli! I'm so anxious!]

"Okay, okay! Family, I'll listen to you, okay?" Liuli took a deep breath, with a sense of recklessness, and clicked the mouse pointer on the shining question mark.

The screen went dark instantly, and a mysterious and ancient flute melody began to play.

A few seconds later, the soft light returned, outlining the silhouette of a Pokémon.

Its silhouette... wasn't Pikachu's round and cute appearance, nor was it turkey's lively charm. It looked... a bit like a... loaf of bread? Its body was round and plump, and it had... several legs.

When the light completely faded, a Pokémon appeared on the screen, its body covered in pale yellow fur, with three pairs of slender legs and a pair of huge, ornate, glowing tentacles on its head that seemed to be made of burning flames.

Its head also has another pair of small antennae, and its eyes are very round, with a kind of bewildered look.

Burning worms!
The entire live stream fell into a brief silence, and then it exploded again.

【? ? ? ? ? ? 】

【What is this? ? ? 】

[Holy crap! What kind of Pokémon is this? I've never seen it before!]

[She looks...so weird!]

[Pfft—Hahahaha! A bug? Or a moth?]

[Are those tentacles flames? They look so fragile! They'd break at the slightest touch?]

[Weak! It's obviously incredibly weak! Even worse than Magikarp!]

[The anchor won the grand prize! The show was a perfect success! Hahaha!]

Liuli was also dumbfounded. She stared wide-eyed at the Pokémon on the screen with its unique shape, which could even be described as somewhat unconventional.

This doesn't match any of the Pokémon she had in mind. The most important question is, what kind of Pokémon is this?
“Uh…this…burning worm?” she read the name that appeared on the screen, her tone full of confusion.

Is... can this guy really fight?
She reached out and poked the fiery tentacles of the Burning Worm on the screen, which looked gorgeous but seemed very fragile.

The barrage of comments was once again a sea of ​​joy:

[The streamer is having an existential crisis!]

[Father Wind: Surprised? Unexpected?]

[This start is destined for hellish difficulty!]

Check out the skills! Check out the skills!

[Blind guess: It'll only crash!]

Although the Pokémon she encountered at the beginning was unexpected, Ruri's interest was piqued.

That's exactly the kind of entertainment that makes a show so good!

She decisively clicked "confirm".

Welcome to this new world.

Wishing you all the best.

The text on the screen faded away, and the image fell into deep darkness.

Liuli felt a slight dizziness, as if her consciousness had been pulled away.

When I "opened my eyes" again, what came into view was a beach made of delicate pixels, golden and warm.

The sound of waves crashing against the shore and the cries of long-winged gulls come to life, perfectly conveying the visuals and sound effects.

The perspective of a burning insect, lying on this unfamiliar beach.

I tried moving it using the movement keys. Its three pairs of legs awkwardly supported its body, and the pair of huge flame tentacles on its head swayed slightly, producing a few sparkling effects.

Just then, a voice filled with surprise and concern rang out from beside me: "Hey! Are you alright? What are you doing lying here?"

Liuli turned her head and saw a blue Squirtle standing a few steps away, its round eyes full of curiosity.

He walked over quickly, bent down, and stretched out his short little hands as if to help Liuli.

The comments section immediately reacted:

Squirtle!

Holy crap, the Pokémon spoke!

[Nonsense, this world only has Pokémon. How can they communicate if they can't speak? Are they supposed to communicate through gestures?]

That makes sense!

The modeling details are amazing! The Squirtle's skin texture and the water reflections are fantastic!

Just as Squirtle's paw was about to touch the glass, a small microphone icon suddenly appeared on the screen, and a system notification sounded: "[Please say your name.]"

Liuli was taken aback for a moment: "It can really talk? Your technical skills are still amazing!" She immediately leaned closer to the microphone and cleared her throat. Looking at the friendly Squirtle in front of her, she decided to get into character a little.

After thinking for a moment, Liuli spoke into the microphone: "I...I am Liuli. As for where I come from...I...I don't remember."

No sooner had she finished speaking than a miraculous scene unfolded. The Squirtle that was about to help her up seemed to be electrocuted, and it abruptly withdrew its outstretched hand!
He stumbled back several steps, his friendly and curious expression instantly turning into one of tension.

That face flushed red rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and every pixel seemed to be steaming!

"Ruri...Ruri?" Squirtle's voice stammered a little.

"W-Are you a girl?! Ahhh, I was so impolite! I'm so sorry!"

He waved his short arms frantically, and even seemed to subconsciously want to bow, but his movements were so hasty that he almost tripped over himself.

The live chat exploded with laughter:
[Hahaha! That reaction!]

[Squirtle: Pupil Earthquake.jpg]

He blushed! He actually blushed!

Wow, this AI's reaction is amazing!

[Socially awkward Squirtle?]

[I'm a different person! I panic when I meet strange girls!]

[Hey upstairs, have some self-respect! Hahaha!]

[This Squirtle character design is amazing! Has Feng's AI evolved again?]

[Thinking about it, if games can send rewards remotely, creating this kind of AI is a piece of cake, right?]

Liuli was also amused by Squirtle's overly realistic reaction, and her previous confusion lessened considerably. She just felt that the character interactions in this game were so interesting.

She manipulated the burning insect to shake its head—or rather, its entire body.

"It's okay! Thank you for your concern." Squirtle calmed down a little, but his face was still red, as if he was too embarrassed to look directly at Ruri.

He scratched his head, trying to start a conversation: "Um... my name is Squirtle! My dream is to become a rescuer like the seniors in the Jigglypuff Guild! To help Pokémon in need!"

When he talked about his dreams, his eyes lit up, filled with longing.

"Rescue team?" Liuli repeated.

"Yes!" Squirtle nodded vigorously. "It's about accepting everyone's requests, entering dangerous dungeons, finding lost items, or rescuing trapped Pokémon! Although I'm still weak, I will definitely try my best!" His tone was full of enthusiasm.

At this point, two options popped up on the screen:

[Help Squirtle achieve its dream!]

He left alone to find other companions.

Is this still a choice?
Liuli chose the first one without hesitation.

Teaming up with such interesting characters must be so much fun, right?

"Great!" Squirtle jumped up happily, but quickly realized something and tried to appear more composed.

"No, thank you so much, Liuli! Then...then we...?" He subconsciously reached out his hand to show his cooperation, but halfway through, he remembered that the other person was a girl, and his hand withdrew as if he had been electrocuted. He awkwardly touched his bald head.

The comments section was amused by this detail once again:
[Haha, he shrank back again!]

[This Squirtle probably hasn't talked to many girls, has it?]

So true!
[So cute! I want to raise one!]

In this slightly awkward yet energetic atmosphere, an unexpected change occurred!
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" Accompanied by urgent shouts, a Koffing bomb covered in purple smoke and a Zubat flapping its wings rushed past Ruri and Squirtle in a panic, creating a gust of wind.

Immediately afterward, a panting Caterpie caught up, and seeing Ruri and Squirtle, it clung to them like a lifeline: "Help, help me! Those two bad guys up ahead! They stole something very important from me! A really pretty rock!"

Upon hearing this, Squirtle immediately stood up straight, his face serious: "Don't worry! Leave it to us!" He turned to look at Ruri, his eyes questioning, "Ruri, shall we go and help Caterpie retrieve its belongings?"

The options pop up again on the screen: 【Of course!】/【Decline】.

Liuli decisively chose "Of course!"

"Thank you so much!" Caterpie exclaimed excitedly, pointing in the direction where the Gas Bomb and Zubat had disappeared. "They ran into the seaside cave over there!"

Squirtle immediately perked up: "Alright! Let's chase! Ruri, follow me!" He took the lead and ran towards the cave entrance not far away.

Liuli quickly followed, controlling her Burning Bug. To be honest, the way this Pokémon ran on the beach was a bit strange.

Upon entering the cave, the light dimmed instantly.

The damp, chilly air seemed to emanate from the screen, the ground was covered with slippery moss, and occasionally water droplets dripped from the cave ceiling.

The background music also changed to a slightly tense and mysterious melody, with deep drumbeats.

Liuli unconsciously held her breath. Although she knew it was a beginner's tutorial, the atmosphere was really tense. The music in the studio was also impeccable.

The cave's interior structure is not complex; it's a grid-like maze where your character can progress step by step with each turn, yet the surrounding visual details remain exquisite.

The puddles on the ground reflected a faint light, the moss on the walls had clear textures, and you could even see some small blue glowing mushrooms as embellishments.

They navigated the maze-like passages, bypassing several massive rocks, and soon found the path to "I miss you".

Thanks to the beginner's guide, the road is not difficult to find.

Without any obstacles, they reached the third level of the cave.

The space here is larger, on an open stone platform, where we indeed saw gas bombs and super bats.

The gas bomb was proudly balancing a beautiful rock that emitted a soft glow on its head, talking to the Zubat.

"Stop right there!" Squirtle rushed forward and shouted, "Give Caterpie's things back!"

Gasball and Zubat turned around and saw only a Squirtle and a... bug, and immediately showed a contemptuous smile.

"Hmph? You think you can take it all?" Gas Bomb scoffed. "This rock is ours now!"

The Zubat also let out a sharp cry: "That's right! Come and try to steal it if you dare!"

The next moment, red light representing hostility burst from the gas bomb and the Zubat, and the battle interface opened instantly!

Liuli's eyes lit up. Finally, it's here! She controlled the burning insect to take a step forward, a smug look on her face.

She looked confidently at the skill selection bar on the screen. Was she finally about to start her first battle?

However, she was stunned the next moment.

Because there's only one icon in the skill bar: [Spit Silk].

[Spitting silk]? ? ?
The smug look on Liuli's face instantly froze, turning into a huge question mark.

She looked again, still not believing it, and there really was only one [spitting silk]!
"No way?! All it can do is spin silk?!"

She shouted it out.

The live chat exploded with a sea of ​​"hahaha" comments:

Hahaha! I knew it!

[Spitting silk! It really is an insect!]

[Attack power: 0! Assessment complete!]

[Anchor: Smile gradually disappears.jpg]

Just as Liuli stood frozen in place, speechless at the [Spit Silk] skill icon, the opposing gas bomb had already launched the first attack, spewing out a cloud of [Misty Mist]! Purple smoke spread out.

"Watch out!" Squirtle shouted, stepping forward without hesitation. He took a deep breath and fired a precise water jet!

puff--!
The water gun not only dispersed the incoming murky fog, but also struck the gas bombs that had no time to dodge!

The gas bomb was thrown backward, emitting a painful cry, and its strength was greatly reduced.

Seeing this, Zubat hurriedly used its Wing Attack, but Squirtle nimbly dodged it with a sidestep, and the word "miss" appeared above its head!

"Hurry up and use your attack, Ruri!" Squirtle shouted while dodging Zubat's attacks.

Liuli realized that even though she could only spit out silk, she had no other choice!
She immediately selected the [Spit Silk] skill.

A thin white thread shot out from the mouth of the burning insect and stuck to the gas bomb that was trying to attack again.

The velocity of the gas bomb has decreased!

Although the damage is zero, the control effect... well, it's still somewhat meaningful, right?

The slowed-down gas bomb moved sluggishly, and Squirtle seized the opportunity, hitting its target precisely with another water gun!
Seeing that things were going badly, the Zubat screamed and tried to pounce on the seemingly weakest firefly.

Squirtle reacted quickly, once again standing in front of Ruri, and unleashed its Water Gun, knocking Zubat down from mid-air.

This performance caused the live chat to explode again.

Holy crap, it's the War Turtle!

Is this Squirtle really that fierce in fights?

[The streamer won by doing nothing, hahaha.]

With Squirtle's powerful output, which is practically a beginner's babysitter, the battle was a foregone conclusion.

The gas bomb and the Zubat were stunned and their health was almost gone. They hurriedly dropped the glowing stone and turned into two streaks of red light as they fled the maze in a sorry state.

【Battle won! 】

A golden notification popped up.

(End of this chapter)