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

Does that mean I'm qualified to subdue the spirits of Dragon Island?

But didn't I already have that qualification before I even set foot on the island?

The giant Dragonite wasn't in a hurry to explain, but instead said, "Didn't you want to catch another Pokémon? Come back to me after you've caught one."

She glanced at a little creature hiding in the shadows not far away and said meaningfully, "If you can't find a suitable Pokémon, don't ignore those around you."

Xia Chen was taken aback for a moment, then subtly used his superpowers to sense his surroundings.

As if sensing something, the little creature hiding in the shadows darted away.

Xia Chen gained nothing.

Completely bewildered, he could only scratch his head and reply, "Thank you for reminding me, then I'll take my leave now."

The giant Dragonite nodded, then turned and flapped its enormous wings, flying off into the distance.

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Xia Chen wasn't in a hurry to find Milos; he was probably worrying about his love life right now.

This is a good opportunity for me to find the fifth Pokémon for my team.

This is the heart of Dragon Island, and the quasi-god cubs that inhabit this place are all incredibly talented. If you were to pick one with your eyes closed, you'd be lucky if its parents were at least Gym Leader level, with no upper limit.

Therefore, the most important thing when choosing a Pokémon is its personality, or rather, your initial impression.

Returning to the spot where Milotic and the Salamence had their argument, the Lickitung had disappeared, presumably taken somewhere by its companions for rescue.

Xia Chen didn't have time to care about that; instead, he turned his attention to the group of dragon cubs playing around.

He is currently thinking about a problem.

How can I choose the most suitable Pokémon from a group of Pokémon?

Everyone has their own answer to this age-old, unsolved mystery.

This was the first time Xia Chen had encountered such a situation. Lacking experience, he could only wander around the area, observing the dragon cubs' reactions when they saw him.

The primary condition for someone you like is that they must have feelings for you.

After all, he was going to be an important partner for life, and Xia Chen didn't want to raise an elf who hated him. He wasn't a masochist.

Therefore, Xia Chen did not reveal his intention to capture the elves for the time being, but instead quietly took Sylveon for a tour.

The dragon cubs exhibited two distinctly different attitudes toward the humans and elves who had recently brutally abused the Salamence in front of them.

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Most of it was hostility.

Xia Chen expressed his understanding, after all, it was normal for them to be a little hostile because he, as an outsider, had bullied their own people.

These Pokémon can be ruled out. They don't meet Xia Chen's most basic requirement, and he has no intention of taming such short-sighted Pokémon.

The remaining small portion is worship or respect.

Xia Chen could understand this mentality even better. Given that dragon's impulsive and easily broken temperament, it was perfectly normal for many dragons to dislike him.

Or, as Long Yue said, this could be a sign of dragon-type spirits' recognition and respect for the strong, which is not impossible.

In short, these dozen or so Pokémon were the dragons that had been chosen to become his fifth Pokémon.

Xia Chen suddenly found it a bit funny. He remembered a very famous dating show from his previous life, "If You Are the One".

It has to be said that blind dates and choosing a spirit are somewhat similar in form.

Pulling his jumbled thoughts back, Xia Chen silently added his initial idea: it had to be able to fly.

Or rather, it can fly after evolving into its third form.

After this selection process, even fewer Pokémon will advance to the next round, leaving only one Brutus, one Gible, one Dratini, and two Deinos.

Hey, is there no Dorgon Messia?

Xia Chen was a little disappointed. Actually, he really liked this pseudo-god that he had never used in the game in his previous life.

Having raised many adorable sprites, he wanted to add some unique elements to his team.

The seemingly adorable and innocent-looking Dorgonmesia perfectly matches his aesthetic.

Unfortunately, perhaps because the Ghost Dragon is quite rare even among pseudo-legendary creatures, there is no Draco Messia here.

But speaking of which, I think I caught a glimpse of Dragon Mesia when Sylveon and Salamence were fighting.

Maybe I misread it, or maybe I've already left?

Although somewhat regretful, Xia Chen decided to stop thinking about those unrealistic things and focus on the present.

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After some deliberation, Xia Chen prioritized the last few "Elf Guests" according to his own preferences, and he first went to Gible.

This Pokémon, which has no flaws except for Dragon Dance and Mega Evolution, is Xia Chen's first choice among these Pokémon.

Xia Chen crouched down to look the Gible at eye level. His gaze was deep, and he said in a seductive tone, "Friend, would you like to see the outside world?"

Senbu, standing nearby, added, "Bu-ee?"

It seems she's also promising the gible some benefits, hoping to help Xia Chen bring it home.

"Ow?"

The gible shark, with no notch on its dorsal fin, stared wide-eyed, looking somewhat adorable. It was unclear whether it was surprised by Xia Chen's suggestion or if this was its normal expression.

Suddenly, she jumped up and bit Xia Chen's head with her gaping mouth.

Although I didn't use much force, the close-knit teeth clenching on my head still caused quite a bit of pain.

Xia Chen screamed in pain. Although he couldn't tell whether this was the Gible's way of expressing goodwill or malice, this way of expressing emotions was really not something an ordinary person could bear.

Maybe only someone like Ash, a true Pallet Town resident, could withstand it...

Unable to hold on any longer, Xia Chen cried out loudly, "Xianbu, save me!"

"Messi!"

With a sound, a gust of wind blew by, and Xia Chen finally got rid of the Gible hat on his head, feeling much more relaxed.

Xia Chen breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Messi."

Wait a minute, what am I thanking?

Xia Chen then realized that the owner of the voice who had just saved him from the Gible didn't seem to be Senbu.

He looked around but did not see the shadowy figure that had flashed before his eyes earlier, which looked like Dorgonmesia.

Did I hear that right?

Xia Chen sighed regretfully.

Suddenly, a small gray-green dragon with a flat, pointed head and big, dark yellow eyes slid down from above his head and appeared in front of him.

It's Dorgonmesia!

Chapter 183 The Fifth Pokémon is Captured! (6.2k views)

It really is Dorgonmesia!

Xia Chen was a little dizzy from the sudden surprise. He had just been wondering why there was no Duolong Mecia here, and the next second one fell from the sky.

He suddenly remembered the hint from the giant Dragonite earlier. Was this the one it was referring to?

I have no idea what this little guy is thinking. He only came out when I was almost able to catch Gible.

Xia Chen was both amused and exasperated.

But I suppose she must have some feelings for me, otherwise she wouldn't have followed me for so long.

If that's the case, then I'll have to make a choice: Gible or Draco Messia?

Gible sharks also have the habit of biting the heads of enemies or prey and dragging them back to their burrows.

Judging from the force, Gible's reaction seemed more like an expression of excitement, leading Xia Chen to guess that she was willing to go with him.

As for Dorgonmesia, needless to say, he rescued me from the jaws of a giblet in a "single-handed rescue," and had previously been secretly stalking me like a pervert.

Xia Chen believed that as long as he asked, it would be willing to go with him.

It's a choice between two classics... I really like Dorgon, Messiah, and Xia Chen, but Gible seems pretty good too.

Can I... only children make choices, I want them all?

The moment this audacious idea popped into his head, Xia Chen promptly extinguished it.

He clearly remembered the rules that Longye had told him before he set off: a person could only take one spirit from Dragon Island in his lifetime.

If this is the case even within their own Dragon Royal Family, then it goes without saying that it's even worse for an outsider like myself.

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As Xia Chen was pondering which one to choose, the two elves were already on the verge of fighting.

The Gible, which had been knocked away by Doronmesia, looked very angry and opened its mouth wide as if to bite Doronmesia.

However, the latter flew high, giving Gible no chance at all. Enraged, Gible's mouth practically bristled with rage...

Wait, this looks like a meteor shower!

Xia Chen was stunned. Were the little dragon cubs always this violent when they fought?

Moreover, this gible has mastered the Meteor Shower technique at such a young age.

Even if taught by their own people, such powerful moves are not something that ordinary cubs can easily learn.

As Xia Chen marveled at the gible's talent, Doron Messiah was not to be outdone, and he also showed off his own special skills.

It casually drew a shallow spatial rift beside it with its tail, and then its small body slipped inside.

This is... a stealthy attack?

Xia Chen was stunned again. He remembered that the only way to learn the move "Sneak Strike" in the game was through leveling up at a high level.

How could a Dragon Mesia learn such advanced moves?

Before anyone could be surprised, the meteor shower from the Gible's mouth had already shot into the sky. Its golden, dazzling light was conspicuous even in daylight, as brilliant as a grand daytime fireworks display.