"What are they talking about? Mr. Hale? Did I reincarnate in a foreign country?"
"No, no, let's sort this out first. That man earlier must be my dad in this life. And he called that pink-haired nurse 'Nurse Joy' and that pink egg 'Chansey'..."
"I thought she was just a nurse in a costume to amuse kids! But it looked so real. That explains everything... wait, no it doesn't! That explains nothing!!"
Skyler's brain, which already felt limited in capacity, was spiraling into chaos. In his past life, he couldn't even win ten bucks on a scratch-off ticket. How did a golden opportunity like reincarnation land on him?
As a modern youth of the 21st century, his hobby had been reading all kinds of web novels. He had fantasized about transmigrating to different worlds and starting a path to dominance—maybe stealing opportunities in a cultivation world or becoming sworn brothers with a protagonist in a fantasy realm.
But those were just fantasies. If he had actually gone to one of those dangerous worlds, he probably wouldn't have survived to adulthood.
" Sigh, thank goodness it's the Pokémon world. Compared to other universes, this place is incredibly friendly. At least I don't have to worry about dying every five seconds."
"Wait a minute... um... System?"
System-bro?
Lord System?
My dear System-chan?
I see you! Come on out!
I know you're there!
Woo woo woo~ Please come out!
Skyler thought of the standard "transmigrator's perk" and tried to use sincerity to awaken a prestigious system.
However, it was obvious.
Sincerity didn't mean squat here. (●—●)
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The scene shifted to Nurse Joy.
She spread a small blanket on the crib inside the nursery, gently lifted Skyler out of the incubator, and placed him on the soft fabric. Then, together with Chansey, she began wiping his body with a small towel.
A fresh diaper, a snug wrap of the blanket.
And voila, the package was ready.
"Okay, all done. What do you think, Chansey?" After finishing the procedure, Nurse Joy nodded in satisfaction and asked her partner.
"Lucky, Lucky!"
Chansey nodded its pink head, the hair-like curls on its sides swaying gently to indicate perfection.
"What a cute baby. He has such a nice, milky scent. Can I give you a hug?" Nurse Joy lifted the powerless Skyler, her eyes practically sparkling.
It sounded like a question, but for Skyler, who could currently only speak in "goo-goo-ga-ga," his opinion clearly didn't matter.
Without a second word, she pulled him into a hug, burying him right between those... comforting features.
"Mmph... ha... what is wrong with this woman? I'm a newborn! Don't mess with me!"
"Mmph... I can't... I can't breathe!"
Held tightly in Nurse Joy's embrace, Skyler looked numb, though his face was turning a bit red.
If this had happened right after graduation in his past life, he probably would have been too excited to sleep.
But now?
In short: I hate that I'm too weak to enjoy this!
"Lucky, Lucky."
Chansey quickly vocalized, reminding Nurse Joy to be careful with the baby in her arms.
"Oh! I'm so sorry! Thanks for reminding me, Chansey. I almost forgot the time. We should take the baby to Mr. Hale and Lina now." Nurse Joy looked apologetically at Chansey.
"Hey, hey, shouldn't you be apologizing to me? You almost sent me to the afterlife again!" Skyler, still in her arms, raised a tiny hand in protest.
"Oh my, what an energetic child! You must be looking forward to meeting your mother for the first time, right? Let's get going then." Nurse Joy smiled, assuming his flailing was excitement, and carried him toward the ward, with Chansey pushing the cart close behind.
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"Huh? Mother?"
Resting in Nurse Joy's arms, Skyler quietly sifted through his memories. In his previous life, he had been an orphan. He was left at the entrance of an orphanage one night and raised by the director.
After the old director passed away, Skyler was already too old for most families to consider adopting, so he had lived at the orphanage until he aged out.
But now... he could have a mother of his own?
"Aidan, how did the checkup go? Can we see the baby now?"
Inside the ward, Lina, having rested, began to worry about her baby and asked her husband.
"I just went to see him. Our son is very healthy. Nurse Joy was doing the final care routine, so they should be here very soon," Aidan answered truthfully, signaling for her to relax.
"But I want to see him now. I feel much better. Can you help me up? I lost consciousness right after giving birth yesterday; I haven't even had a good look at him."
Lina's eyes shimmered with tears as she spoke. Her fragile appearance made one want to wipe the tears away gently.
Knock, knock!
"Mr. Hale? May I come in?"
Accompanying the knock, the couple looked toward the door to see Nurse Joy and Chansey standing there with smiles on their faces.
"Of course! Thank you for taking care of my child." Aidan quickly stood up and held out his arms to receive the baby as they entered.
"Be careful. Hold him gently at an angle."
"Chansey and I have rounds in other wards. If you need anything, please contact me anytime," Nurse Joy said with a smile after handing the baby over, excusing herself to leave.
"Alright, take care."
After watching Nurse Joy leave, Aidan saw the hopeful look in Lina's eyes and gently placed the child beside her.
"He... is our child."
Looking at the smiling infant in her arms, Lina gently stroked his slightly flushed cheek. A smile bloomed on her pale face.
"Is she my mother? She's so beautiful..."
Held gently in Lina's arms, Skyler's mood suddenly became peaceful. Her tenderness seemed to heal the whole world. Her image was reflected in his eyes.
Lina had jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, clear, bright eyes, and long, trembling eyelashes. Her pallor didn't detract from her beauty; instead, it added a delicate grace.
"Aidan, let's give the baby a name," Lina said, looking up with a smile.
"Hmm... let's call him Skyler. I hope our child can be as free as the clouds drifting in the sky, with a heart as pure and white as a cloud."
Aidan thought for a moment, looking at the white clouds outside the window. They floated lightly in the azure sky, like a natural painting.
"Skyler... Skyler Hale. That's a wonderful name. Little Sky, you have a name now! Are you happy?"
Lina agreed with the name wholeheartedly. She looked at Skyler with a loving smile and gently rested her forehead against his.
"Skyler Hale... is that my new name?"
Skyler looked up from her embrace at his parents in this life, seeing the smiles on their faces as they gazed at him.
His heart skipped a beat.
"It seems... this accident turned out surprisingly well."
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T/N: I have intentionally not removed any Chinese novel references as it adds more depth to the character and makes it more fun to read.