allendalepharm Chapter 32 Have you ever heard of a master of special techniques? Using a 60-power move as if it wer
Chapter 32 Have you ever heard of a master of special techniques? Using a 60-power move as if it wer
Chapter 32 Have you ever heard of the "Technical Master" trait? A 60-power move used like a 90-power move! (Please read on!)
"Brother, you're right, but we can't just ignore everything. Everyone has their own needs. For example, if I want to get a Pokémon for my niece, and I have choices, why not pick one that's good-looking and has good abilities?"
Although the innkeeper agreed with what Ye Yinchuan said, he couldn't help but express his own thoughts.
"Yes, you're absolutely right. That's why I said this is just my personal opinion. I can't control what kind of Pokémon people like to keep, what their needs are, or how they raise them. But I'm a Pokémon streamer, and although I don't have many fans now, I'm still a semi-public figure. I have to speak out loud about what I believe is right."
"After saying all that, I just want to appeal to everyone to be more tolerant and responsible towards Pokémon, and to treat them seriously and care for them. In particular, we shouldn't abandon them just because things don't go our way, or think that a Pokémon that doesn't suit our taste is useless."
The boss nodded. "Anchor, I admire people like you. I hope you stay true to yourself and don't end up like me, having your edges worn down by society."
"You don't need to say that. It's obvious you love Pokémon too. Otherwise, you would have thrown this Meowth away long ago, right?"
The boss gave a wry smile and fell silent.
The conversation between Ye Yinchuan and his boss was overheard by viewers in the live stream, sparking a heated discussion.
But basically, even if there are differences in opinion, we can still communicate amicably.
[This really resonated with me! This is a Pokémon stream with sound values! Thumbs up!]
While I can't treat all Pokémon equally like the streamer does, I support it!
The boss also has his reasons; if he accepts just any Pokémon, his station will become a Pokémon rescue center!
My sister's Growlithe has no special abilities and poor IVs, but it's like a second pair of eyes for her.
[I cried after clicking into this girl's profile; it turns out she's blind. This Growlithe is so kind; I would be really sad if someone said it was useless!]
Aside from some overly radical comments, such as one that said in a live chat:
[Idiot streamer, I don't understand why anyone would watch this? A loser is a loser, no amount of talking will change that! You raise a loser yourself, don't encourage others to do the same! You're a menace!]
These kinds of comments are designed to incite conflict, and they immediately sparked a wave of condemnation, even leading to flame wars.
[Are you unable to read Chinese, or did Pinduoduo's price cut you so badly that it hurt your cerebellum?]
[Starting with a scathing critique? Is that really necessary?]
[This person is incredibly aggressive; streamer, please permanently ban them!]
Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and immediately gave a permanent ban and blacklist. There's no point in reasoning with someone who starts cursing right away.
"Alright, I believe most people are Pokémon enthusiasts and reasonable people. Let me continue talking about this Meowth."
Ye Yinchuan's gaze returned to the cat's interface.
Yokai Cat Pokémon: Meowth
[Level: 2]
【Attribute: Normal】
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: C-rank (290)]
Individual Value: Grade B (91)
【Characteristics: Technical Expert】
[Character: Cautious]
[Skills: Shout, Feint, Grab]
[Status: Slightly nervous (gradually calming down)]
[Evolutionary Path: Meow Meow - Cat Boss]
"This cat's defining characteristic is that it's a technical expert."
Ye Yinchuan spoke with certainty, regardless of whether others had heard of this characteristic.
[Tech expert? What kind of characteristic is that? I've never heard of it before.]
[Pass this on, the streamer has invented a new feature!]
[Pass this on, Meow Meow invented the livestreamer!]
[Host, are you serious? I just searched and there's no such feature at all!]
Ye Yinchuan's reaction to the comments further confirmed his suspicions.
Because his phone was live-streaming and he didn't have any other devices on hand, he couldn't search beforehand.
It seems that the Pokémon world has almost zero awareness of the "Master Tech" trait!
No wonder this cat was identified as having no special characteristics.
It's estimated that there are quite a few other Pokémon in the same situation.
Some of their characteristics are so subtle that no one can discover them, thus burying their talents.
Ye Yinchuan felt that the significance of his live streaming had been added to something else.
That is to vindicate these Pokémons that have been unjustly labeled as "useless"!
Making people aware of their true value can also improve their situation.
"I know you're in a hurry, but please don't rush."
Ye Yinchuan was thinking about how to organize his thoughts to tell the audience the value of the "technical expert" characteristic and how it manifests.
"This feature was actually discovered recently by a friend of mine who works in Pokémon research. It hasn't been released yet, so it's normal that you can't find it online."
[This streamer has impressive connections; first he had wealthy friends, now he has research friends, and he even has connections in the Dream Treasure Bureau...]
Is the friend you're talking about actually yourself?
[Please, streamer, tell me more! What exactly is the effect of this feature? My cat is so anxious it's practically talking!]
"The most straightforward way to understand the effect of this characteristic is that it can increase the power of low-power skills."
After Ye Yinchuan finished speaking, he felt that his words were somewhat convoluted.
[What? The power of a low-level skill?]
Does it increase skill attack power?
[Hey streamer, don't you want to look at what you're saying?]
"Ahem... The Pokémon Skills Research Association recently announced that the power of the move 'Scratch' is 40, you all probably know that, right? If not, you can just look it up online."
The Pokémon Skills Research Association that Ye Yinchuan mentioned is a branch of the Pokémon Research Association, which belongs to an international academic organization.
This association specializes in researching various Pokémon moves, especially the common ones.
Determining the effects of skills and providing an internationally recognized standard value for judging their power for professional trainers to consult is a relatively specialized field.
Non-professional trainers may have heard of this association, but rarely pay attention to the specific power of a particular skill.
Wow, the host is so professional! It really is! So many documents, I'm overwhelmed!
Yes, the power of "Catch" is 40, but its effectiveness depends on the Pokémon's own strength and skill level!
So, does the "technical expert" trait enhance the effectiveness of a grab?
"Some viewers have already pointed it out. The 'Master Tech' trait can only increase the power of 'Catch' from 40 to 60 at most. Just imagine how powerful this cat would be if it were bred properly."
[Holy crap? Does that mean he's invincible in the early game?]
[Wow, the host really has friends in the research field! How could such a conclusion be reached without a lot of experiments?]
[Are you sure this isn't just the streamer talking nonsense?]
So, how much power is considered low for a skill?
"I don't know about that; I only heard my friend mention it briefly. But the standard set by the Skill Association for low-power skills seems to be 60 or less."
[Wow! Does that mean that for this cat, once it learns a 60-power skill, it can use it as a 90-power skill?]
Is this for real? That's outrageous!
[A skill with 90 power is a high-power skill. High-power skills usually consume more resources or come at a cost... but can this cat just use a low-power skill as if it were a high-power skill?]
[No, is this reasonable?]
"Everyone, please don't get excited. Note that I said 'maximum.' The effect of the 'Technical Master' trait is very unstable, or rather, it requires practice and growth. According to my friend's research, without any training, the power increase brought by the 'Technical Master' trait is only about 10%. It's not as exaggerated as you think."
Seeing the almost frenzied comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan quickly explained.
Oh, so a skill with a power of 40 can only deal 44 power, right? That's not much...
[This is amazing, isn't it! Absolutely top-tier!]
I'm willing to pay 500 yuan to buy this cat. I wonder if the owner will sell it?
"Illegal Pokémon trading is strictly prohibited in this live stream. Please note that any private transactions are unrelated to the streamer and will result in a ban!"
Upon seeing someone openly displaying prices, Ye Yinchuan offered a reminder.
He looked thoughtfully at the description of "technical expert" on the panel.
【Characteristics: Technical Expert】
Pokémon possessing this ability are natural-born technical masters, capable of making low-power (≤60) moves more effective. Depending on how well the Pokémon has developed this ability, the power can be increased by 10% to 50%.
Ye Yinchuan was certain that his understanding was correct, but he wasn't sure if he had expressed it clearly enough.
In Pokémon games, the description of a "master" is simple: "When attacking, they can increase the power of low-power moves."
However, in the Pokémon world, it seems that a limitation has been added: "The effect of the power boost depends on how well the Pokémon has developed its own ability."
Ye Yinchuan believes that this is the rationality brought about by the real world.
Otherwise, it would be truly overpowered for a cat that hasn't been properly trained to unleash a 90-power skill with only 60 power.
Although the ultimate destructive power of a skill is influenced by many factors.
"If that's the case, then, streamer, this kitty is quite impressive!"
The innkeeper was overjoyed. If everything Ye Yinchuan said was true, then he had essentially gotten a top-quality Meowth for free, one that could be trained into a battle Pokémon.
"What about other aspects? Like individual values?"
The boss asked the same question that many viewers in the live stream were asking. After learning about the cat's characteristics and how powerful it was, many viewers became very interested.
The popularity of the live stream is also constantly rising.
"Come on, let me tell you..."
Ye Yinchuan leaned close to the boss's ear and whispered.
After listening, the boss nodded, his expression unreadable, seemingly both pleased and disappointed.
[Hey host! Why are you whispering?! Is there anything you can't tell everyone?! Even if it's erectile dysfunction, we can work together to find a solution!]
[I guess they're afraid someone's eyeing the boss's cat.]
[Don't let the person who abandoned you find out! They'll definitely come back to take you back!]
[Damn! This is no fun. They talk a big game about traits, but what are their individual values actually?]
"That's all for this kitty. The host is going home now. Anyone else want to connect?"
Ye Yinchuan knew all about the cat's situation, but he didn't intend to tell it all.
After all, the boss has shown his face, so it's easy to guess which station this is. The only concern is that someone with ulterior motives might target this cat and cause trouble for the boss.
As for the cat, how the boss plans to deal with it is a private matter.
Being able to "find" such a cat, coupled with his own assessment, is all thanks to the boss's own luck.
To put it bluntly.
If the boss had been more ruthless, he would have just thrown the cat away, and none of this would have happened.
Or, if he hadn't asked me to authenticate it, I wouldn't have seen the cat.
This Meowth, with its "tech expert" trait, will probably be considered as having no special traits and thus remain unnoticed.
Even the best wine needs advertising; talented horses are common, but discerning judges of talent are rare!
With a smile on his face and a relaxed mood, Ye Yinchuan walked out of Dudu Station and headed home.
With Munchlax following behind, even in the dim light of the streetlights, I didn't feel empty or panicked.
(End of this chapter)