It was rumored that a meteorite once fell on Mt. Moon.
Alex Carter had initially thought this was just a legend, but seeing the massive rock before him, he felt otherwise. The meteorite was real.
"System Alert: Special item discovered — Moon Stone."
"The Moon Stone is an evolution stone. Certain Pokémon can evolve directly after obtaining a Moon Stone. Clefairy evolves into Clefable, Nidorino into Nidoking, and Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone."
"In addition to the Moon Stone, there are Fire Stone, Water Stone, Leaf Stone, Thunder Stone, Sun Stone, Dusk Stone, and more."
The system's voice provided a thorough explanation of the Moon Stone.
Even without the system's introduction, Alex understood the Moon Stone's purpose. He approached the giant Moon Stone and communicated with the system.
"How many points can I get for recycling this Moon Stone?"
"Host, this enormous Moon Stone can enable over thirty Pokémon to evolve smoothly. After estimation, it can be recycled for one hundred and twenty thousand points," the system replied.
"One... one hundred and twenty thousand points?"
The number left Alex stunned.
Wow, this is a massive deal!
"Recycle it immediately!"
Without hesitation, Alex used the system's power to recycle the Moon Stone. In an instant, the large chunk vanished.
Inside the cave, only some incapacitated Pokémon remained.
"There are quite a few Pokémon here. Haunter, I'll leave this to you. I'll bring in some Stun Spore from outside. Don't let these Pokémon wake up. Your current strength can withstand Stun Spore. Stay here, feast, and let's see how strong you can get," Alex instructed.
This secluded part of Mt. Moon was generally devoid of visitors. It was perfect for Haunter to gain strength quickly. All the Pokémon in the cave were its food.
This is the Pokémon world!
It might seem harsh, but the anime didn't show it. Aren't some of the meats humans eat Pokémon that have been slaughtered?
The law of the jungle applies in any world.
Alex isn't a dark-hearted person, but his Pokémon must develop strength for survival. The world is full of dangers, and self-preservation is key.
Soon, the giant Tentacruel in Porta Vista would appear in the original plot. It would lead Tentacool and Tentacruel to attack human cities, causing unknown destruction, even wrecking half a city.
Such incidents were common in the Pokémon world.
However, the Kanto Region had established the Alliance early. They dispatched powerful Trainers to capture or eliminate threatening Pokémon, so the Pokémon here were generally weaker... After arranging for Haunter, Alex exited the cave and continued operating the anesthetic powder blower at the entrance. To avoid unexpected problems, he also activated the hypnotic smoke generator.
After completing these tasks, Alex released Kakuna.
Leaving it in the wild longer would benefit its evolution.
He also used its String Shot ability to bind the male researcher from before, wrapping him tightly like a giant ball of yarn.
"Don't get in the way here; go play down the mountain!"
Alex rolled the fuzzy ball of bug silk to the cliff edge, then kicked it down a slope of Mt. Moon.
Dusting off his hands, he returned to the airship.
Back on the airship, Alex found Emily still asleep. Her long hair framed her beautiful face, captivating him.
He rummaged for drinks and snacks, restocked in Pewter City.
Alex also summoned the system's point mall.
He was rich now!
After recycling the Moon Stone, he gained one hundred and twenty thousand points. With the system's rewards and previous savings, he had one hundred and thirty thousand points, enough to splurge a bit.
Technology, Pokémon, Rearing.
Alex browsed the three sections of the point mall. The array of items made his heart race.
In this point mall, with enough points, it seemed nothing was unattainable.
Alex's gaze lingered on the Pokémon section.
Kabutops cub: One million points, redeemable.
Hydreigon cub: Over three point five million points, redeemable...
Articuno cub: Thirty million points, redeemable.
Giratina cub: Thirty million points, redeemable...
The required points for these Pokémon left Alex speechless. Was the system mocking him? He earned only one hundred and twenty thousand points for recycling a large Moon Stone, yet these cost millions, tens of millions... How long would it take to accumulate that much?
Just as Alex was lamenting, the system chimed in.
"System Alert: Host, the point mall is having a discount event. A Shiny Grimer can be purchased for eighty thousand points."
"Shiny Grimer?"
Alex's mouth twitched. Grimer wasn't particularly strong, was it?
He shouldn't make an impulsive purchase just because it was Shiny.
The memory of Shiny Weedle's evolution was fresh in his mind.
If a Shiny Pokémon's species isn't strong, it's still weak and requires constant training, which takes time. If encountered in the wild, catching it is fine.
Spending eighty thousand points seemed unwise!
"System Alert: Host, purchasing a Pokémon from the point mall at this stage grants it a special ability. It's a great buy-one-get-one-free event," the system enticed.
Considering the special ability, Alex pondered, then finally decided to buy it.
"System Alert: Congratulations to Host for obtaining Shiny Grimer."
"Shiny Grimer will possess the power of fusion, allowing it to fuse with other Pokémon and continuously grow stronger."
The system announced, and a Poké Ball appeared in Alex's system space. It must contain the Shiny Grimer.
Later that night, Haunter emerged from the cave.
Its combat power reached: 609 points.
Its evolution value also reached: 20 percent.
Not long after Haunter returned, Emily, lying on the sofa, turned over, revealing a hint of her delicate skin, captivating Alex.
"Hmm? Where am I?"
Just as Alex was admiring Emily, she awoke with a start.
She looked around, visibly confused.
"Ah, who are you? Why am I here?" Emily asked Alex repeatedly after noticing him.
However, as she propped herself up, she realized something unusual about her body. What was going on?
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