r18novel Chapter 234 Black and White Snake-Patterned Bear? Mutation? Wrong! This is the original! Two forms,
Chapter 234 Black and White Snake-Patterned Bear? Mutation? Wrong! This is the original! Two forms,
Chapter 234 Black and White Snake-Patterned Bear? Mutation? Wrong! This is the original! Two forms, evolving simultaneously!
Looking at the connection request, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but recall information about the snake-striped bear.
I encountered this Pokémon, Zigzagoon, once during the last live stream when we were exploring the sewers.
It was thanks to the markings made by the snake bear that the group didn't get lost in the intricate sewers.
However, the focus now isn't on the Zigzag Bear, but on two Zigzag Bears that are about to evolve. One of them is a different color and has shown abnormalities during its evolution, namely emitting black smoke...
Ye Yinchuan naturally thought of a certain regional form of the snake-patterned bear, and thought that it was most likely that he had also connected through the link.
Regardless of whether it is or not, a Pokémon that evolves and emits black smoke, can it be an ordinary one?
Even if Ye Yinchuan's guess is mostly correct, he'll still show the audience something.
Moreover, the chances of two Zigzag Bears evolving together are not many, so it would be quite entertaining.
[You have approved user "Xiongda's" connection request!]
[Connection successful!]
With the prompt, a video appeared before my eyes. The person on the other end didn't show their face, but went straight to the point and pointed the camera at two Pokémon.
These two snake-patterned bears were indeed radiating an evolutionary glow.
One of them was normal, just an ordinary snake-patterned bear, but the other was extraordinary. Not only was its appearance very different, but it also had energy that looked like black smoke constantly emanating from its body.
[Wow, this serpentine bear is kind of cool! It's all black and white, and its eyes are even red!]
[Black smoke is billowing from his body; he looks like he's possessed by a demon.]
Look closely, the pattern above the eyes looks like two five-pointed stars, how interesting!
Why is he sticking his tongue out? He doesn't seem very well-behaved!
The comments section was almost entirely focused on this unusual snake-patterned bear.
"really."
The moment Ye Yinchuan saw the snake-patterned bear, his guess was perfectly confirmed.
Isn't this black and white serpentine bear the Galar form from the original work?
Or rather, it is the original species of the common snake-striped bear.
Ye Yinchuan paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts on how to introduce and express himself to the audience.
"Host, what do you think? This black and white one, that's my snake-patterned bear, it's definitely mutated, right? I want to know why it's emitting black smoke? What should I do?"
My Zigzag Bear was always very mischievous, and since it started evolving yesterday, it's been running around everywhere and causing trouble. Is something wrong?
Seeing that Ye Yinchuan was somewhat silent, the person on the other end of the line couldn't help but ask a series of questions.
After sorting things out, Ye Yinchuan finally spoke:
"You're wrong. This isn't a mutation; it's a serpent bear. This is how it's supposed to be... or rather, your serpent bear is what a serpent bear should look like."
[The streamer is going back on his word again; the snake-patterned bear we've seen doesn't look like this at all!]
[Don't rush to conclusions, there must be a reason why the host says this, let's listen to it first!]
I'm a breeder of basilisk bears, and I've never seen black and white basilisk bears like this before. I'm quite interested, though; if large-scale breeding were possible, it might have a large market!
"Huh? Streamer, no way! Everyone else's snake-patterned bears look normal, but mine is different. Even if it's not a mutation, it's at least a different color, right?"
The person on the other end of the line was also slightly confused.
Ye Yinchuan also felt somewhat helpless about this.
After all, he knew very well that the Galarian form of the Zigzag Bear was the original species, only the normal form of the Zigzag Bear was more common...
But you can't say that the father is like the son, can you?
"You've gone against the grain! Your understanding is the real reversal of the Heavenly Gang. This black and white snake-striped bear is the original snake-striped bear, the original species..."
However, the serpentine bear that we commonly see today gradually evolved from it. After the original species was slowly replaced, it became very rare to see. Even when it does appear, it's often mistaken for a mutation, but in essence, the modern serpentine bear is the mutation.
Ye Yinchuan explained.
What? Such a thing? How come I've never heard of it before?
How long would this evolutionary process take? There's no written record of it; how did the anchor know?
"Ahem, I saw it in the ancient book 'The Journey of Galar.' I don't know exactly how old it is... but I guess it was at least in the era when Pokémon or Monsters were rampant."
Ye Yinchuan made up stories on the spot, bringing up "The Travels of Caleb," which hadn't been mentioned for a long time.
Is this the book, *The Travels of Caleb*? I bought it, but I don't understand anything in it.
To Ye Yinchuan's surprise, someone actually posted a copy of "The Travels of Caleb" in the comments section...
According to this person, Galer is the name of a fire rabbit in the book, and the content is similar to a nursery rhyme, somewhat like a bedtime story.
"Um...would you like to check the publication date?"
[Holy crap! It was just published last month, what's going on?]
[Hilarious! This is probably some genius trying to ride the wave of a streamer's popularity, so they published this book, and surprisingly, some sucker actually bought it!]
Ye Yinchuan was both amused and exasperated by this, never expecting that a book he had casually made up would have such a high-quality counterfeit with the same title...
If it's not a coincidence, then this is simply a testament to influence!
Getting back to the main point, Ye Yinchuan also provided some answers to the questions and concerns raised by the person on the other end of the line:
"This serpent bear, which I'll call Galarian Serpent Bear for now, is about to evolve. You don't need to do anything; just wait patiently. The reason it's running around and causing trouble is because its dark genes are developing and spreading..."
[Dark-type genes? Isn't Zigzagoon a Normal-type? It doesn't seem to have Dark-type moves, right?]
Not exactly. Some snake bears seem to have learned the "thief" trick.
Ye Yinchuan also noticed the comments.
In the game, the "Thief" move allows you to steal items from your target while attacking...
In reality, the effect is quite similar. When using the "Thief" attack, the evil energy will form a third hand without anyone noticing and steal things from the opponent.
If nothing is stolen, this hand will deal additional damage to enemies...
Perhaps he was furious because he couldn't steal anything?
Since the number of items you can carry in the game is limited, if you already have items, you won't steal anything.
But in reality, they don't care what you have or don't have; they'll just steal it, and if they can't steal it, they'll beat you up...
While fully utilizing the Dark-type traits, this is also an epic buff!
"Zipgs doesn't have many Dark-type potentials, but it definitely has some. In fact, besides 'Thief,' Ziggs can theoretically also master a move called 'Throw.'"
[Host, please explain this move in detail!]
"The throwing technique is somewhat similar to street fighting in humans, where you just throw whatever you can. However, when enhanced by Dark energy, it can produce unexpected effects. The power varies depending on what is thrown..."
Throwing items can also have special effects. For example, throwing a poison needle can poison enemies, or throwing teeth or claws may cause them to flinch.
This sounds so abstract!
[Poison needles... Can you even bring these into battle? Wouldn't that be against the rules? Is this an item-based race?]
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan understood the situation:
"In some competitions, certain moves are banned, and Pokémon are not allowed to bring items into battle. So, in competitions, this move is basically just for show... But in the wild, or in some informal battles, this move is very powerful."
[How do you throw a poison needle? Like a concealed weapon, right?]
"Oh, right, that's how it's used. And Dark energy manifests differently depending on the object being thrown. For example, poison needles and fangs are shot out like projectiles, but if it's a large rock, it's smashed, like cannon fire. Dark moves are all about not having any martial ethics."
Ye Yinchuan only touched upon the details of the "throwing" technique.
The story then shifts to the reason why the serpentine bear was emitting black smoke:
"The black smoke you see now is actually the overflow of Dark-type energy, indicating that this Galarian Zigzagoon has quite good Dark-type potential... It might even mean that this Zigzagoon has mastered the move 'Dark Pulse'."
As he spoke, Ye Yinchuan also examined the panel of the Galarian Serpent Bear.
【Tanuki Pokémon: Zigzagoon】
[Level: 21]
[Attribute: Dark, Normal]
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: D-rank (240)]
Individual Value: Grade B (155)
【Characteristic: Glutton】
[Character: Bold]
[Evolutionary Path: Zigzag Bear - Charge Bear - Block Bear]
[Skills: Tackle, Tail Wag, Growl, Sand Rush, Lust, Headbutt, Slam, Dark Pulse (Egg Move)]
[Status: About to Evolve]
[Trait: Gluttony of Evil]
In fact, Ye Yinchuan already knew that this Galarian Zigzagoon knew the Egg Move "Dark Pulse," but it hadn't shown up until it was about to evolve, when its Dark-type genes became active, and that's when it became apparent.
The reason I told the audience "maybe" was simply to avoid making it seem too far-fetched.
Clearly, this Galarian Serpent Bear is not just a simple regional form; its unique characteristics caught Ye Yinchuan's eye.
A flawless version after careful inspection!
Ye Yinchuan stated the identification results of the snake-striped bear:
"Its individual values are around B-rank. Its ability is not Pick Up, but Gluttony. Although it doesn't know Thief or Throw, it shows obvious Dark-type potential and has a high probability of learning it later."
[Gluttony? This ability doesn't seem very useful, does it? It just makes Pokémon gluttonous.]
Ye Yinchuan knew that in this world, the characteristics of a glutton were not limited to just being greedy:
"Gluttony increases a Pokémon's appetite, and its leveling up and strength improvement speed will also be accelerated accordingly. It is a growth-type ability."
The person on the other end of the line suddenly realized:
"No wonder my serpent bear can't get enough to eat every day, and my serpent bear hatched much later than my friend's, but its leveling speed is just as fast, and it's also stronger in battle."
However, it eats twice as much as a regular serpentine bear, and I was afraid of overfeeding it, so I didn't dare feed it too much! But it often steals food from the other bears... Now I understand, a glutton with evil genes, no wonder it's so awful!
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan gave a subtle expression that seemed to say, "Your understanding is not thorough enough."
"It's not that simple. The Dark-type genes amplify its gluttony. Your Zigzag Bear's gluttonous nature will be amplified, even more than three times that of a normal glutton... In other words, you really haven't been feeding it enough!"
These words were not made up on the spot.
Instead, Ye Yinchuan elaborated on the characteristics of this snake-striped bear in his own words.
[666, even if someone is greedy for food, their appetite shouldn't increase so much, right? Are you sure you're not overfeeding them?]
[Upstairs, didn't I already say that having the characteristics of a glutton would also enhance digestion and absorption?]
Seeing how clever the netizens were, Ye Yinchuan nodded with satisfaction. It seemed he didn't need to waste any more words.
[Trait: Gluttony of Evil]
When a Pokémon possesses both the "Gluttony" ability and the Dark type, there is a chance it will also have this ability... Pokémon with this ability will have the "Gluttony" ability's effect amplified three times, and will also see a corresponding increase in their effectiveness against Dark-type moves when hungry or full!
In this world, "gluttony" is already a good growth trait. Directly and simply amplifying it three times is equivalent to having the combined effect of three traits...
Not only that, this trait can also increase the power of Pokémon's Dark-type moves, making it even stronger, incredibly powerful!
The only downside is that Galarian Zigzagoon has very few Dark-type moves it can use, and even evolving into Ursaring won't improve that much...
If it can evolve into a Block Bear, that would be great; this Serpent Bear has quite a lot of potential.
The key is that having this trait means that as long as there is enough food, the strength will grow very quickly, and the difficulty of evolution will be reduced in a way!
Of course, if you consider that this Galarian Zigzagoon also has the move "Dark Pulse" as a backup, then it's quite comfortable.
After all, the Dark Pulse is quite powerful, especially in the real world. Dark energy can attack in the form of waves, and can manifest in many imaginative and creative forms, such as being rolled into a ball and thrown out, or being emitted outwards from its own center...
It can be said that it can attack a single target or deal area damage, making it very useful.
Thinking about it, Ye Yinchuan was already a little envious of the Galerian Serpent Bear.
In fact, the Zigzag Bear is not very powerful, especially in its normal form, which can only evolve once at present, so its potential is very low.
However, in the game, it can be used as a tool bear, learning various useful moves, and its scavenging ability allows it to obtain many items, so it still has a certain level of popularity and nostalgia.
There's a particularly outrageous fan-made version of the Serpent Bear... where the Serpent Bear eventually evolves into Rayquaza, and its appearance is like a hybrid of the Serpent Bear and Rayquaza. It's so absurd that it's unforgettable...
"so……"
"Yes, just keep feeding it, it will surprise you. However, Galarian Zigzagoon is a Dark-type Pokémon, so you must be careful in guiding it during the training process, otherwise you will encounter a problem that all Dark-type trainers are prone to... that is, raising a disobedient bully, which is a real headache!"
Ye Yinchuan stated it directly.
Just then, the light of evolution began to shine brightly on the ordinary snake-patterned bear.
[It's here, evolution is about to begin!]
[Show us the camera!]
Viewers have always enjoyed watching Pokémon evolve.
After all, for those who raise Pokémon, witnessing their Pokémon's evolution requires a lot of hard work... but now, one can enjoy this leap in life level without any effort. Who wouldn't love to watch that?
Of course, if you have the means, the most joyful thing is to evolve the Pokémon you raised yourself.
The problem is that everyone has limited energy; it's impossible to raise and evolve every single Pokémon...
So just enjoying the visual feast is also excellent.
Ye Yinchuan was no exception.
"Zoom in, bro."
[No problem, bro. You want to see the evolution, right?]
[I'm a country bumpkin, I love watching this!]
Within the light, the serpentine bear's appearance was undergoing a noticeable change.
Its body became slender and streamlined, and the hard, coarse, serrated hair on its body also faded away, becoming smoother...
The original overlapping and intersecting colors have transformed into flowing stripes that follow the body's contours; the stripes on the head and back resemble a forward-pointing arrow...
Its eyes, too, changed from dark brown to blue.
Ah, the sign of maturity is shedding your rough edges!
Although the snake-patterned bear is cute, the straight-running bear is even cooler and more cuddly!
I heard that the fur on a ram-like bear is very valuable; it can be collected and made into high-end brushes!
The comments section was buzzing with discussion about the evolution of the snake bear.
"Oh no, my Zigzag Bear is evolving too!"
Just as this one finished evolving, the Galarian Zigzagoon over there also officially began its evolution.
It was not a coincidence, but a resonance of energy.
Numerous studies have found that wild Pokémon sometimes gather in large numbers and evolve simultaneously, likely because the Pokémon energy attracted during evolution triggers mutual evolution.
However, there is another theory that the evolution of some Pokémon drains the energy of surrounding Pokémon, causing other Pokémon that were originally supposed to evolve to fail because they do not meet the necessary conditions...
In short, we need to discuss each case separately.
Clearly, the current situation falls into the former category.
As the light burst forth, dark energy, like black mist, surged forth, under the wary gaze of the ordinary serpent bear beside it, and under the watchful eyes of everyone...
Galarian Zigzag Bear has also completed its evolutionary transformation!
Its physical changes are similar to the evolution of a common serpentine bear, but its fur remains black and white, and its eyes, unlike the blue of the straight-eyed bear, are red...
Furthermore, the black five-pointed star markings on Galer's eyes have been preserved, and its upturned mouth, revealing a long tongue, exudes a sinister aura...
It can be clearly seen that the Galarian Bear has a metal-like protective structure on its forelimbs, which seems to make it more adept at fighting than the ordinary Bear.
The difference in temperament between these two charging bears is just too striking!
[Okay, now I completely believe what the streamer said about this Galarian charging bear being a Dark type!]
[The Galarian Charge Bear looks terrifyingly strong, so why is it that this most primitive Galarian Zigzag Bear is so hard to find, streamer?]
(End of this chapter)