Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

"Bu...Bu-ee!"

Ibrahimovic gritted his teeth, pretending to be angry, but inwardly he remained calm.

When it comes to understanding Xia Chen, she claims to be number one, and no one dares to claim to be number two.

Just by looking at Xia Chen's expression, Eevee could tell that he had already realized that the person next to him was a fake Eevee, and that they were putting on an act.

After all, Xia Chen had no idea about his bet with Gengar, and was probably wondering where his real self was right now.

Before he's sure of his own safety, he probably won't make any moves that might alert the enemy, and will continue to play along with that fake Eevee.

Thinking of this, Ibrahimovic suddenly felt a sense of unease.

The solution to this game is simple: Xia Chen just needs to expose Soroya's disguise.

But for Xia Chen, it was impossible for him to do this easily, because he could not be sure of his own safety.

Ibrahimovic understood the most difficult aspect of this game for Xia Chen—

Without knowing the terms of the bet, can he break the fourth wall, see through the essence of the game, and find the correct answer?

…………

Xia Chen's hair stood on end. The elf in his arms was definitely not his Eevee. What was this thing?

Is it also a hallucination cast on oneself by a nightmare demon?

Impossible. Xia Chen could confirm from their eye contact just now that the Dream Demon, which couldn't even simulate the smell of blood, could not possibly simulate a higher-level living being.

So it's a ghost?

The nature of this spirit world is unclear, but ghosts appear in the world depicted in both the animation and the game, so Xia Chen doesn't rule out this possibility.

However, since we're in the Pokémon world, the most likely scenario is... this is another Pokémon disguised as Eevee!

Ditto? Or Zorua?

Xia Chen couldn't be sure.

It is said that when a Ditto with weaker abilities transforms into another Pokémon, its beady eyes will not change.

Judging from the eyes alone, Zoroah is more likely...

But this is not critical.

The key question is, where did my Eevee go?

Xia Chen was extremely anxious, but on the surface he had to pretend that nothing had happened, so as not to alert the enemy.

Especially in situations like these, it's crucial to remain calm.

First of all, it can be confirmed that these Ghost-type Pokémon did not intend to harm him; otherwise, given their numbers and strength, there would be no need for them to trap him with illusions.

Therefore, this is most likely a game directed by Gengar, and he is the protagonist of this game.

So what was the reason it replaced Ibrahimovic?

The most likely reason is that her performance in this game was so overwhelmingly superior that Gengar banned her.

Does Gengar want it to break the illusion?

That's probably the truth, so we can deduce that the fake Eevee in his arms is most likely no threat to him.

All I need to do is treat it the same way I treat Eevee, as always.

The key issue is still to break free from the illusion.

Pulling himself back to reality, Xia Chen turned to Milos and nodded, deciding to proceed with the original plan.

Chapter 134 Death and Rebirth, the Birth of the Ghost Zoroa! (A long chapter of 10,000 words!)

Zorua sometimes envies Eevee, with its cute appearance, gentle and affectionate personality, and even its harmless Normal type.

Every time I transform into Eevee to trick people into eating and drinking, I receive the most food.

Some people even tried to subdue him, but Zoroah always managed to escape.

She doesn't want to be subdued by humans because she escaped from a group of hunters.

Soroya would never forget the greedy looks those hunters gave him.

From that moment on, she resolved never to be subdued by humans in her lifetime.

Humans are truly the most wicked and cunning creatures in the world.

Lying in Xia Chen's arms, Soroya thought to herself, and couldn't help but burrow deeper and warmer into the space.

She feared she might become dependent on this feeling, and kept reminding herself...

I'm Ievils now, not Zoroya...

I'm Ievils now, not Zoroya...

She didn't know if she was deceiving herself, but at this moment, she just wanted to stay a little longer in the warm embrace that originally belonged to Eevee.

So, I'm really envious of Ibrahimovic...

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In the hotel lobby, Xia Chen led Ibu and Milotic slowly toward the stairs.

Feeling the wriggling of the fake Eevee in his arms and hearing her unconscious whimpering, Xia Chen's expression turned somewhat strange.

Is this guy working undercover? He seems to be enjoying it.

At least be a little more professional!

He shook the drowsy, half-asleep fake Eevee in his arms and whispered, "Hey, Eevee, wake up! We can get some rest once we get out of here."

Half-asleep, Zoroya jolted awake and instinctively replied, "Yo... Bu-ee!"

Xia Chen smiled slightly. It really was a Zoroa, the little black fox... no, the little fox has shown its tail, hasn't it?

Such a stupid Zoroar even went undercover... Gengar has no capable generals left!

But how did a Dark-type Pokémon manage to infiltrate the headquarters of a group of Ghost-type Pokémon?

Won't I be ostracized by Ghost-type Pokémon?

Thinking this, Xia Chen and Milos were almost at the wall.

Going any further might arouse Gengar's suspicion, so Xia Chen silently estimated the distance and decided to start the plan from here.

"Melnas, rain!"

Xia Chen's words left the Gengar and Ghost Pokémon watching somewhat confused, but Rain Dance wasn't a move that could harm them, so they didn't pay much attention.

"Phew~"

Compared to the recruitment competition a month ago, Milotic has made significant progress in its control over water-attribute energy.

In just two seconds, a dark cloud gathered on the high ceiling of the hotel lobby, and then a torrential downpour washed everything in front of us.

Looking at the stream of rainwater flowing down the wall in front of him, Xia Chen realized that this was the location of the stairwell.

The dream demon's spells can affect itself, but not the surrounding environment.

Xia Chen unzipped his coat, stuffed the Eevee costume that Zoroya was cosplaying into it, and then rolled over and lay on top of Milotic.

The movements were fluid and seamless.

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It wasn't until Milotic, carrying Xia Chen, shot off like an arrow across the wet ground and hurtled towards the "wall" that Gengar realized what Xia Chen was about to do, but by then it was too late to stop him.

After Eevee discovered its original location for the first time, Gengar deliberately took Mismagius to a place far away from Xia Chen.

Unexpectedly, Gengar's plan backfired. It could only watch helplessly as Xia Chen and Milotic escaped from Mismagius's control, a wave of regret washing over it...

No, I didn't lose, so what do I have to regret?

Gengar suddenly realized that the rules of the game this time were not to escape the illusion, but to have the human identify Eevee.

Gengar, who was about to give chase with Mismagius, immediately stopped. He turned to Eevee and excitedly exclaimed, "Kou-jie! (This time, I won!)"

Ibu covered his face. This idiot still hadn't figured out the real rules of this game...

Are we really going to have to stay in this abandoned hotel for three months?

Ibu looked around at the gloomy and dilapidated environment in despair. Only a ghost would want to stay in a place like this!

Wait, that's not right, I didn't lose!

She looked at Gengar and retorted, "Eevee—(I didn't lose! Xia Chen already recognized that it wasn't the real Eevee! We just need to hide and see if Xia Chen comes looking for me after escaping the illusion. If he just pushes open the door and leaves, then I've truly lost!)"

"Kou...Kou Jie..." Gengar's big smile suddenly stopped.

Damn it, what this guy said makes so much sense. Only that method can determine who won.

Although I was very annoyed, I couldn't seem to find any reason to refute it.

Eevee added fuel to the fire, saying, "My trainer didn't notice the fake Eevee at all, and I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"

Gengar carefully recalled Xia Chen's actions and expressions just now, and it seemed that nothing was unusual...

Since I have the advantage, what do I have to be afraid of?

"Fine, it's settled then! I'll make you admit defeat wholeheartedly!"

Just as Gengar made its promise to Eevee, before it could even lurk in the shadows, it heard a sound coming from the stairwell.

"Gengar, I won! Bring Eevee out now!"

Gengar: "......"

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In the lobby of an abandoned hotel.

Xia Chen, soaking wet, watched Gengar spit out all sorts of Pokémon items, and felt a little conflicted.

I never expected Eevee to make such a bet with Gengar...

If I had known that exposing Zoroah would have ended the game, why did I go through all this trouble?

However, there really was a Zoroa in this abandoned hotel...