Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 221 Pokémon Pokédex and Professor Derrick

Raven patted Dragonite's head, then couldn't help but sigh again.

Those Pokémon that lose their trainers will surely suffer severe psychological trauma.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will never seek another trainer in their lifetime.

At that moment, a guard outside came to report.

"Your Majesty Raven, scholar Derrick requests an audience!"

“Derrick?” Raven was slightly taken aback, then remembered that he had once funded the construction of a research institute for someone who was interested in the Pokémon ecosystem and actively studied them, in order to help that person better research all information about Pokémon.

And that person was Derrick.

“Let him in!” Raven said.

"Yes!"

The guard immediately went to report, and a short while later, Derrick entered, led by the guard.

Upon seeing Raven, an excited expression appeared on his face.

"Your Majesty, I have not failed you! I have compiled the information on some Pokémon into a Pokédex as you instructed!" Derrick said.

Although he was giving a report, his gaze couldn't help but drift towards the Dragonite, Serperior, and Flamethrower beside His Majesty Raven... as well as the legendary dragon, Lord Kyurem.

"Oh?" Raven's interest was piqued upon hearing Derrick's words: "Let me see!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Derrick immediately stepped forward and respectfully presented the illustrated guide he had prepared with both hands.

Raven reached out and took it, flipping open the Pokédex. The first Pokémon on it was Snivy, one of the Grass-type starter Pokémon from the Unova region.

The Pokédex contains very detailed information, including not only an illustration of Snivy, but also its type, ability, evolutionary form, moves it can learn, and general ecology.

Next up are Tigger Pig, Otter, Rat, and Yorkshire...

Most of them are Pokémon species that are common in the Raven City area. Of course, there are also some rarer Pokémon that are hard to find in the vicinity.

Examples include Dream Eater, Black-eyed Crocodile, and Death Coffin.

However, what interested Raven was that the contents of this Pokédex were not significantly different from the order and detailed information of the Pokédex he was familiar with.

What is this? Is it an automatic correction of history?
"Did you figure all of this out?" Raven asked.

“No, it’s not just my doing!” Derrick shook his head and explained, “I established partnerships with those traveling trainers as Your Majesty instructed.”

"The new Pokémon they catch can be fostered at the research institute for free, and in exchange, I can study the ecological data of these Pokémon."

"When trainers encounter wild Pokémon they've never seen before, they also actively capture them to help me complete this Pokédex!"

“Not bad.” Raven nodded slightly.

This method was also used by Professor Oak and others in later generations to improve the Pokédex.

"Thank you for your hard work, Derrick," Raven said with a smile. "The day you finish this Pokémon Pokédex, I can grant you one wish within my power."

what? !

Derrick's eyes widened instantly, and then he felt incredibly excited.

His Majesty's wish... this... this...

“No need to be nervous,” Raven said with a smile. “Completing the Pokédex is a very meaningful and important thing for trainers in the Unova Kingdom. It can play a significant role, and as someone who completes the Pokédex, you deserve it.” Derrick opened his mouth, then nodded and promised, “Yes, Your Majesty! I will certainly not let you down!”

Wishes... To be honest, Derrick didn't have any wishes.

He is now married to his fiancée, has his own business in Raven City, is not short of money, has a harmonious family, is in good health, and is very happy.

His name will be remembered for eternity along with this Pokémon Pokédex, so he can say that he has no regrets in this life.

No, it can't be said that there were no regrets.

Derrick couldn't help but steal a glance at Kyurem, the dragon beside His Majesty Raven, out of the corner of his eye.

If His Majesty could grant him permission to observe the ecology of Shenron properly and include Shenron in the Pokédex, that would truly be a life without regrets!
He will definitely work hard to achieve this wish!
“Go on, Derrick!” Raven said softly. “Keep it up!”

Derrick nodded, then said excitedly, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

After he left, Raven closed his eyes and began to ponder the various matters to be addressed.

The development of the United Kingdom has now stabilized.

Nobles and merchants from all over the world saw the huge profits that factories could bring and joined in, building factories and recruiting workers in various places.

The railway workers are laying rails to the major cities within the kingdom.

The giant steamship also officially began its voyage not long ago.

Next, we just need to wait for all of this to finish developing before unlocking the next technology.

But before that, there was something very important for Raven to do.

It is now October of the 151st year of the Kingdom Calendar. Next month will be the official start of the first Pokémon League Tournament in the history of the Kingdom.

At that time, trainers who have been traveling for a whole year will gather here to compete in the final battle.

Thousands of people become trainers, but how many of them will be able to persevere to the end?
According to intelligence reports, very few of these trainers are capable of passing the gym challenge; most are discouraged from the start.

They gave up becoming trainers and chose to live in town with their Pokémon instead.

"Phew... I hope there aren't too few people!" Raven muttered.

*
The 151st year of the Kingdom Calendar is drawing to a close.

Trainers who had been traveling for a year were also speeding up their efforts to collect gym badges.

Having gone through trials of blood and fire, the boys and girls have undergone a complete transformation compared to a few months ago.

Several trainers who had already collected all eight gym badges turned their gaze to the distant horizon.

That place was the end of their journey and also the venue for the final grand ceremony.

Raven City.

A young girl wearing a hat stood at the entrance to the city. She looked up at the familiar yet unfamiliar city, and a smile appeared on her face, which was both youthful and mature.

"Hehe, teacher, I, Anna, am back! This time, I'm going to give you a surprise!"

Anna glanced at Zoroark beside her, her eyes brimming with fighting spirit:

"Zoroark, we must win this tournament!"

(End of this chapter)