The morning haze over Pallet Town shimmered with golden sunlight as Kael stood at the edge of Route 1. Tall grass rustled gently in the breeze. With a Pokéball clipped to his belt and a mind racing with both nerves and excitement, he stepped into the first patch of grass.
"Alright, Blaze… let's see what we're up against."
He unclipped the Pokéball and tossed it forward. A bright flash erupted as his Charmander materialized in front of him.
"Char!"
[CHARMANDER (Male) – Lv. 5][Ability: Solar Power][Bond: 40%]Charmander is alert and ready.
"Let's get some real experience before tomorrow."
Kael stepped forward quietly.
Suddenly, the grass rustled ahead.
A wild Rattata burst out, baring its teeth.
[WILD POKÉMON ENCOUNTERED!][RATTATA – Lv. 4 – Ability: Run Away]Aggressive and territorial.
Kael grinned. "Blaze, this one's ours. Let's go!"
"Blaze, use Scratch!"
Charmander lunged forward and slashed with sharp claws. The Rattata yelped and retaliated.
Rattata used Tackle!Charmander took minor damage.
"Keep your footing! Ember—go!"
Charmander's tail flared. He took a deep breath, then spat out a glowing ember that struck Rattata's side.
The wild rat screeched, staggered, and collapsed.
[WILD RATTATA DEFEATED][EXP GAINED: +92][CHARMANDER Lv. 5 → Lv. 6][New Move Learned: Ember]
[SYSTEM REWARD ACTIVATED][QUEST COMPLETE – First Wild Victory]→ [+150₽ PokéDollars]→ [Basic Battle Logging Enabled]→ [Wild Encounters Now Trackable]
"Nice work, Blaze!" Kael said, crouching beside the little lizard.
Charmander puffed out his chest proudly, tail flame flaring in rhythm with his breath.
[BOND STRENGTH INCREASED: 40% → 55%]Your partner is proud to have fought by your side.
Kael sat beneath a tree, looking over the simple but sleek interface of the system's shop.
SHOP UNLOCKED• Basic Training Band – 300₽• PokéSnack Bundle – 100₽• Weighted PokéVest – 750₽• Rare Candy – 5,000₽
Current Balance: 150₽
He didn't have enough for gear yet, but it didn't matter.
This was just the first step. And tomorrow, Ash and Gary would get their starters. Kael would be there—not to follow them, but to test the system again.
[NEW QUEST AVAILABLE:]Observe and/or Battle Ash Ketchum or Gary Oak after they receive their starters.Reward: Choice between Rare Gift or Hidden Pokémon Location.
Kael leaned back and smiled, watching Blaze curl up beside him in the grass.
"I wonder what path they'll take," he murmured, "because mine… starts with fire."