“It’s actually Celebi…”
Staring at the fairy-like Celebi that had appeared before him, Adrian Cross was momentarily stunned by the sight of a real Pokémon for the first time.
Celebi, the Mythical Pokémon that symbolized forests and life.
It possessed the ability to travel through time and space, could bring life and vitality wherever it went, and could purify evil and darkness.
It was even said to possess the divine power to resurrect the dead.
“Bi-bi!”
While Adrian Cross was still staring blankly, the newly summoned Celebi opened its large eyes and regarded him curiously, as though trying to confirm something.
After sniffing Adrian Cross’s scent, the little creature gave a satisfied chirp, flew straight over to him, and settled itself on his shoulder.
“Little guy…
you’re pretty cute.”
Adrian Cross smiled and stroked Celebi on his shoulder, his mood instantly brightening.
[Congratulations, host.
You have summoned the Mythical Pokémon ‘Celebi.’]
[Celebi]
[Types: Psychic / Grass]
[Attribute Granted to Host: Mental Power]
[Level: 1]
[Experience: 0/10]
[Moves: Recover, Safeguard, Confusion, Ancient Power, Natural Gift, Perish Song, Time Travel (Ultimate Skill, learnable at Level 50)]
[Description: A Mythical Pokémon with the ability to travel through time.
Celebi is said to dislike conflict and will only appear in peaceful places.]
A wealth of information about Celebi appeared before Adrian Cross, almost like an in-game Pokédex entry.
Adrian Cross practically drooled as he looked over Celebi’s long list of moves.
In particular, there was the final move, Perish Song.
In the games, it was a guaranteed-hit move that caused its target to faint after three turns.
But the real question was…
“System, how do we level up?”
[Both the host and summoned Pokémon will gain Experience whenever Points are obtained.]
Adrian Cross immediately understood.
So it basically worked just like leveling up in a game.
“System, I can obtain one of Celebi’s moves, right?”
[Correct.
The host may randomly obtain one move from a summoned Pokémon.]
“Can I get a move it hasn’t learned yet?”
[Yes.
Unlearned moves may also be obtained.]
“Good.
Then do it right now!”
Adrian Cross felt as though his terrible luck might have disappeared after his transmigration, so he immediately decided to take the gamble.
As soon as he finished speaking, an illusory move list appeared before him.
Adrian Cross watched nervously as the moves on the list flashed one after another.
Celebi was currently his only Pokémon, and he would inevitably have to actively seek out trouble later if he wanted to earn Points.
That meant the move he obtained now would very likely be his only personal ability for quite some time.
“Just don’t give me Recover or Safeguard.”
Adrian Cross had no interest whatsoever in those two moves—one restored health, while the other protected against status conditions.
[Drawing…]
[Congratulations, host.
You have obtained the move ‘Confusion.’]
[Confusion]
[Type: Psychic]
[Move Description: Allows the user to manipulate objects with the mind and has a chance of confusing enemies struck by the attack.]
“Confusion?”
Seeing what he had obtained, Adrian Cross furrowed his brow, then smacked his lips thoughtfully.
“Actually…
that’s not bad.”
Although Ancient Power, Natural Gift, and Perish Song were all higher-level moves, Confusion offered excellent practical value.
Possessing Confusion was essentially an indirect way of gaining the ability to fly.
Psychic power could also be used defensively to intercept incoming attacks, while its offensive potential was equally impressive.
Adrian Cross immediately tried using it.
Once he had obtained the move, using it seemed to have become instinctive.
With a mere thought, his body floated into the air just like Celebi!
“Bi-bi!”
Seeing that Adrian Cross could suddenly fly just like it, Celebi cried out excitedly.
It circled around him several times before breaking into a delighted smile.
“Using it isn’t a problem.
The real question is how powerful it is…”
Adrian Cross let Celebi settle back onto his shoulder as he muttered to himself.
He immediately began experimenting.
First, he lifted a chair…
Easy.
Then a table…
Still easy.
It wasn’t until Adrian Cross managed to lift the pet shop’s large commercial freezer that he finally began to feel the slightest hint of weight.
“Incredible.”
“Is this because my mental power was enhanced?”
[Correct.
The attribute enhancement granted by the Pokémon ‘Celebi’ has strengthened the host’s mental power.]
[The host’s current mental power is more than ten times that of an ordinary human.
When using Confusion, the host can lift objects weighing up to approximately 30 tons.]
“Thirty tons?”
Adrian Cross was startled.
Wasn’t that about the weight of a heavy truck?
And if Celebi’s influence alone could strengthen his mental power this much, just how powerful was Celebi’s own psychic power?
[Answering the host: The Pokémon ‘Celebi’ is a Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon.
Its psychic power can easily lift an entire building.]
[Furthermore, as its level increases, its mental power will continue to grow stronger.]
“That’s incredible.”
Hearing Adrian Cross’s praise, Celebi proudly planted its hands on its hips.
“Bi-bi!”
“By the way, System, where is Celebi supposed to live from now on?
And what does it eat?”
At that moment, Adrian Cross suddenly thought of another important problem.
[The host may return Pokémon to the System Space, where they will receive restorative effects equivalent to those provided by a Poké Ball.]
[The host may also spend Points to modify a living space for Pokémon or exchange Points for specially prepared Pokémon food.]
“…You could’ve just said everything costs Points.”
Looking at his completely empty Points counter, Adrian Cross helplessly rubbed his forehead.
But just then…
“Hello, young man.”
A voice suddenly sounded directly inside Adrian Cross’s mind.
His newly enhanced mental power immediately detected a strange intrusion, leaving him profoundly uncomfortable.
“Don’t be alarmed.
I mean you no harm.”
“I am quite far away from you, and traveling is difficult for me, so I can only communicate with you in this manner.”
The voice seemed capable of sensing Adrian Cross’s discomfort and quickly offered an explanation.
“I don’t like communicating this way, sir.”
“If there’s something you want, please get to the point.”
Adrian Cross responded directly.
“My name is Charles Xavier.
People call me Professor X.”
“Like you, I am a mutant whose abilities are centered around the mind.”
“I founded a school in Westchester specifically for mutants.
What I’m saying is…
perhaps you might consider enrolling.”
“I can teach you how to control your powers.”