At the very last moment before his consciousness faded, Ren was still in his familiar room on Earth. In the next instant, a violent wave of dizziness swept over him. When he opened his eyes again, the world had completely changed.
Towering ancient trees stretched high into the sky, their dense canopies blotting out the sun. The damp breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and soil. Insect chirps intertwined with the soft cries of Pokémon, while sunlight filtered through layers of leaves, scattering warm, dappled light across the ground. There was no city noise, no trace of modern buildings—only a vast, vibrant forest teeming with life.
Supporting his slightly weakened body, Ren slowly sat up and calmly observed his surroundings. As a seasoned Pokémon enthusiast, he recognized it almost instantly—this was a world that existed only in imagination.
The Pokémon world.
[Ding—]
A gentle, soft mechanical voice sounded in his mind.
[Infinite World Traversal System has successfully bound to Host Ren.]
[Current World: Pokémon · Kanto Region]
[Current Location: Deep within Viridian Forest]
[System Functions Activated: Mission Release, Reward Distribution, World Unlock, Item Storage]
The pale blue text was concise and clear—no unnecessary numbers, no forced constraints, only pure guidance. Ren quickly accepted the reality of his transmigration. His steady temperament allowed him to calm down almost immediately as he waited for the system's next instruction.
[Initial Mission Triggered: Assist a Pokémon in distress within Viridian Forest and form your first bond.]
[Mission Reward: Basic Pokémon Food ×10, Special Energy Fragment ×1, Full Awakening of Viridian Power]
As the system prompt faded, Ren stood up, brushed the dust from his clothes, and began walking deeper into the forest with light, careful steps. He remained alert while quietly sensing the unique vitality of this world. There was no confusion in his heart—only firm resolve for the journey ahead.
Before long, a faint, pitiful whimper reached his ears.
The sound was fragile and helpless, standing out clearly in the quiet forest. Following it, Ren gently pushed aside a patch of bushes and immediately spotted a small figure curled beneath the roots of a tree.
A Shuppet.
Its body was deep blue, trembling slightly. One of its wings bore shallow scratches, and its large red eyes were filled with tears. Its small nest nearby had been destroyed—it had clearly been attacked by wild Pokémon. Alone and frightened, it huddled in place.
Shuppet were naturally timid and sensitive, lacking any sense of security and deeply wary of strangers. The moment it noticed Ren approaching, its body tensed, shrinking back in fear—but its injuries prevented it from escaping.
Ren immediately stopped, slowly crouching down and lowering himself to appear less threatening. His voice was gentle and calm.
"Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."
He didn't move closer, simply waiting quietly.
At that moment of silent standoff between human and Pokémon, two rough sets of footsteps approached from afar, accompanied by greedy voices.
"A Ghost-type Pokémon! Catch it—we can sell it for a good price!"
Poachers.
A trace of coldness flashed in Ren's eyes. Without hesitation, he picked up a small stone and threw it toward another direction, creating a distraction that lured the poachers away.
With the danger gone, he extended his hand toward Shuppet once more, his tone steady.
"I'll protect you. Come with me."
Shuppet stared at him blankly. Sensing no malice at all, it finally let down its guard. With a light flutter of its wings, it gently landed in his palm.
At that very moment, a soft yet powerful green energy surged from within Ren's body, gently enveloping Shuppet's wounds.
[Ding!]
[Host life energy has resonated with the origin of Viridian Forest]
[Viridian Power has fully awakened!]
A faint green glow flowed over Shuppet, and the injuries on its wing healed instantly. It nuzzled Ren's fingers comfortably.
Viridian Power—the ability to heal Pokémon, soothe emotions, and enhance affinity. A power belonging to those chosen by the world.
A flicker of emotion passed through Ren's heart. Taking out a Poké Ball granted by the system, he gently placed it in front of Shuppet.
The little Pokémon showed no resistance at all. Instead, it willingly touched the button.
A flash of red light.
The Poké Ball closed steadily—without even a single shake.
A perfect capture.
[Ding! Initial Mission Completed!]
[Successfully captured Shuppet and formed your first Pokémon bond!]
[Rewards Granted: Basic Pokémon Food ×10, Special Energy Fragment ×1]
[Viridian Power fully activated. It will gradually strengthen alongside bonds and growth.]
Ren held the Poké Ball tightly in his hand, clearly feeling the warm resonance from within. It was the unique bond connecting him and Shuppet.
Inside the system storage, the mysterious fragment lay quietly, faintly glowing with an unreal light—its hidden power yet to awaken.
He stood up and looked toward the direction beyond the forest.
Viridian City. Pewter City. Gym challenges. Distant regions. Legendary Pokémon.
Everything awaited him ahead.
A soul from Earth had gained his first companion in the Pokémon world, awakened a legendary power, and stepped onto his own path of adventure.
Ren's gaze was calm yet resolute as he walked toward the edge of the forest.
From this moment on—
His Pokémon journey had officially begun.