r18novel Chapter 153 A Little Rattata Covered in Black? This is a Dark-Attribute Mutation! The Mongoose Boy A
Chapter 153 A Little Rattata Covered in Black? This is a Dark-Attribute Mutation! The Mongoose Boy A
Chapter 153 A Little Rattata Covered in Black? This is a Dark-Attribute Mutation! The Mongoose Boy Attacks! Lost and Found!
[A small Rattata that's all black? Is it a different color?]
[It doesn't just seem like a different color; look at its whiskers and tail, they're quite unique too.]
The Rat King really has something special; where did he get all this from?
The live chat was buzzing with discussion about this little Rattata.
Ye Yinchuan also showed his appreciation; the Rat King had indeed given him a pleasant surprise.
"Host, I found this Rattata a few days ago in the neighborhood. It was lying on the roadside, injured. It seemed a bit fierce. On its first day here, it bit two other Pokémon while injured, and then got shocked. I had to isolate it."
Upon hearing this, the anchor smiled and nodded:
"That's normal, because this little Rattata has mutated into a Dark-type Rattata. Influenced by Dark-type genes and energy, it will have a Dark side to its personality to some extent."
The Rat King looked puzzled.
"Little Rattata, aren't they all normal types? How can they mutate into a dark type?"
Ye Yinchuan nodded:
"Actually, Pokémon are very adaptable, especially Rattata, which has a high breeding rate. We often say that when you find one Rattata, there are probably more than forty nearby..."
Quantitative change can lead to qualitative change, and the possibility of mutation is high. The evil Rattata, to some extent, can also be considered a low-probability genetic trait. Because I have specifically studied this type of Rattata.
【No, I just saw a Rattata in the elevator of my apartment building, don't scare me!】
[I've never heard of a Dark-attribute Rattata before. Where did the streamer learn about it?]
Ye Yinchuan recounted in detail:
"The Dark-type Rattata is actually a product of environmental selection. Do you know how rare Zangoes are?"
[Meerkats... seem to be a difficult Pokémon to raise. They eat a lot and are very active. Their teeth are as sharp and their bite force is comparable to Totodile's. They can basically crush anything. Raising one might result in losing a hand or a toe!]
[Thanks for the explanation upstairs, missing an arm and a toe is hilarious...]
[I've never heard of this. What's the connection between the meerkats and the Rattata's mutation?]
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the comments and continued:
"Yes, meerkats are not easy to raise in captivity, mainly because it costs a lot of money on food."
However, in some areas, to combat the rampant Rattata fowl infestation, Meerkats are specifically introduced. Meerkats prefer fresh, live prey, and Rattata fowl are one of their most suitable food sources.
[Host, do you mean the Dark-type Rattata evolved to fight against Zangoose?]
"That's not entirely accurate. Because the direction of a Pokémon's mutation is actually uncontrollable. It just so happens that it mutated into the Dark type, along with some related traits. This makes it easier for a Rattata to survive the predation of Zangooses."
I'm still a bit confused. What's the connection between the Dark-type Rattata and Zangoose? Does Zangoose not eat things just because it's Dark-type?
Ye Yinchuan was not surprised by the questions raised in the comments.
Because he hasn't explained it clearly yet, it's a relatively complex ecological relationship.
"Dark-type Rattata will become a completely nocturnal creature. This is related to the habits of Zangoose, which usually hunts constantly during the day and follows fixed routes back and forth, which is why it is called the 'Patrolling Pokémon'."
Some people have envisioned using meerkats as patrol guards to ensure the safety and security of an area, but they haven't been very successful.
Besides the high cost of feeding meerkats, another reason is that although they patrol constantly, they rest in a fixed place. And at night, they are so exhausted that they fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow.
Therefore, even if you want to have fewer meerkats as patrol guards, you need at least two or more, and the meerkats absolutely do not work the night shift, so you have to arrange for others... the cost will be very high.
Closer to home.
Because meerkats are mostly active during the day, the Dark-type Rattata, which excels at nocturnal activity, has a significant advantage. Their black fur makes them easy to conceal in the darkness, making them difficult for humans and predators to spot.
I think I understand now.
You know what, this dark little Rattata is much harder to spot in the dark than a regular Rattata.
Ye Yinchuan continued:
"These mutated Rattatas are picky eaters, preferring only fresh food or delicious dishes. Their whiskers seem to enhance their sense of smell. They use their sharp teeth to bite through anything in their way and then precisely grab their food. To us humans, this is a form of theft."
[This seems a bit bad!]
"However, by taking advantage of this trait of Dark-type Rattata, we can also have it help us select the freshest ingredients. If we encounter one and tame it, it's very useful to bring one with us when we go to the market."
Is this even possible?
Get one for my mom!
But... the Dark-type Rattata looks dirtier and uglier than the regular one! That mustache makes it look like a little old man with a mustache!
That's not true! Black doesn't get dirty easily!
Ye Yinchuan admitted it.
The mutated Rattata is still not as cute as the original Rattata.
However, people who like mice will still like them.
People who dislike rats in the first place will never like them!
In fact, the so-called mutated Rattata is, for him, the Alola form of Rattata.
It's easier for the audience to understand if we just call it a mutation.
After all, there is no such thing as an Alola region in this world.
"So, streamer, how does this mutated Rattata compare in terms of combat power?"
"Because of the Dark type, it can handle a wider variety of battle situations. Dark types are not very afraid of Psychic types, and Psychic types are very strong... so you know."
Furthermore, Rattata already possesses some Dark-type moves, such as Bite, Pursuit, and Crunch. Compared to a Normal-type Rattata, this mutated Rattata is able to unleash the full power of these moves.
On the other hand, it is also proficient in and able to use Normal-type moves.
This little Rattata has a B-tier IV and the ability Vigor; overall, it's quite good.
Ye Yinchuan knew what the other party was concerned about, so he didn't hold back and told them everything.
Just then, the surrounding Pokémon suddenly became agitated.
The Rat King turned the camera and was shocked to find a Pokémon with bared teeth, a fierce face, and golden fur on its head that ran down its body to its tail.
This Pokémon, at some point, wandered into his yard.
"Hey streamer, what kind of Pokémon is that?"
"That's the Mongoose. Besides Rattata, other rodent Pokémon can easily become its food."
As Ye Yinchuan examined the Pokémon, he was also slightly surprised.
Meerkats are rare, aren't they? They usually just go to sleep after sunset, right?
[Haha, the streamer got proven wrong, didn't he? Didn't they say the Mongooses wouldn't appear at night?]
[That meerkat's missing teeth look really scary!]
[It seems pretty fierce; it looks like it could crush a small Rattata in just a few bites!]
"Ahem...maybe this meerkat boy also likes to stay up late."
Faced with this situation, Ye Yinchuan could only shamelessly offer this explanation.
Ye Yinchuan was completely baffled as to why the mongoose had suddenly appeared here.
"Hmph! A mere mere mongoose dares to trespass on my territory, the Rat King's territory? He's courting death! Don't think mice are afraid of cats; that's just a rumor. The mice I've bred are elite mice!"
When the Rat King saw the mongooses attacking, he inexplicably perked up and spontaneously gave a shout.
Putting everything else aside, it still managed to create some entertainment value.
[666, the Rat King is hilarious, I've actually come to like him.]
You know what, it actually rhymes quite well, and it's catchy!
At this moment, the Rat King picked up a shovel, intending to chase away the mongoose.
Ye Yinchuan was speechless. What happened to the promise of elite rats? He just grabbed a shovel and went in?
[Hilarious! He handles things himself when there's trouble. What a terrible trainer!]
"No! Be careful, you might get bitten!"
Ye Yinchuan reminded him.
But the Rat King, skilled and daring, took a small step and rushed forward, swatting at the ground next to the mongoose.
This startled the mongoose.
But its gaze remained fixed on the yard.
"Squeak!"
"Squeak squeak squeak!"
Suddenly, a large number of Rattata appeared out of nowhere, and they were all black, all of them mutated, or rather, Alola region forms!
"So many mutated Rattatas!"
The Rat King was overjoyed.
Ye Yinchuan frowned slightly; this wasn't surprising.
After all, if there are two Alolan Rattatas, one male and one female, they can quickly produce a litter.
Rattatas are inherently weak, so even if they are mutated, they are unlikely to be very valuable.
Even with so many, the Rat King couldn't possibly keep them all.
At this point, the case can be considered solved.
So, the meerkats were attracted by these little rattatas?
Something feels off...
Ye Yinchuan keenly sensed something unusual.
Because this meerkat was often grumpy and sleepy when it woke up.
In other words, it was probably sleeping, but was accidentally woken up.
"Well……"
At this moment, Zangoose's gaze shifted between the Dark-type Rattata and the Rat King, as if it didn't know which one to attack.
When the Rat King's shovel came crashing down again, the mongoose charged straight at it, its energy concentrated in its sharp teeth, and it snapped wildly.
When the Rat King pulled back the shovel that had suddenly become so light, he was dumbfounded.
The shovel was chewed to pieces, leaving only a stick.
At that very moment, the Dark-type Rattatas around them also made a big move.
[Rat King, forget about the missing mongooses, your house has been burgled!]
The comments section was filled with reminders.
When the Rat King looked back, he discovered that the Dark-type Rattatas were wreaking havoc on his yard, chewing up his cage and incubator, and even biting several large holes in the yard fence.
Now all the Pokémon are running around in all directions, some even turning their heads and running away without looking back!
"My Pokémon! My Pokémon!"
The Rat King was terrified and panicked.
"Electric Flying Squirrel, where are you going? Come back now!"
"No! My electric squirrel, don't go!"
At this moment, Zangoose charged towards the Dark-type Rattatas, looking furious, turning the scene into complete chaos.
"this……"
Ye Yinchuan was speechless as he looked at the spectacle before him.
He had just used the "Heart of Listening" to obtain as much inside information as possible.
"It's over, it's over!"
The Rat King collapsed to the ground in despair.
Those Pokémon, along with the Zangoose and a bunch of mutated Rattatas, all disappeared without a trace.
He didn't catch any of them, and even tripped and fell, getting an electric shock.
At this moment, the electric shock caused some curls in my hair.
[Rat King, don't be sad, there's still one left. Why don't you go back inside and look in the mirror?]
[Hilarious! How could they all run away? Don't you need to reflect on why your Pokémon act like wild Pokémon, showing no affection or loyalty whatsoever?]
[Just how uncomfortable must they be to stay here? They all ran away at the first opportunity!]
[Alright, stop yelling. I declare your grand plan a success! Now there's only one Rat King left!]
Seeing the gloating and sarcastic comments in the live chat, I realized that they couldn't be more sarcastic.
Ye Yinchuan shook his head helplessly.
The Rat King must have put in a lot of effort to collect so many rat-type Pokémon.
But it is true that he is obsessed with Pokémon.
That's not pure love, so naturally you won't get the Pokémon's affection and loyalty.
"Don't be sad, Rat King."
Ye Yinchuan thought for a moment and decided to offer some words of comfort.
"If they ran away, they ran away. Think about it from another perspective: these Pokémon can't even get enough to eat here, so they might as well go wandering. They'd be happier that way."
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the Rat King's expression became even more mournful.
[Host, you didn't let him off the hook either!]
"I'm not kidding. You can't treat all Pokémon with care, so you might as well let them go. This incident was an accident, but in a way, it was also inevitable."
As the comments said, haven't you realized your problem? Why do all the Pokémon run away at the first opportunity? It means they don't see you as their trainer or companion at all.
Ye Yinchuan tried to warn the Rat King.
Upon hearing this, the Rat King slumped to the ground in despair.
"Host, I'm such a failure... When I was little, I had a little Rattata. I really took good care of it. Every day after school, the first thing I did was visit the little Rattata."
But my parents said I was wasting my time and wanted me to give up my Rattata and raise a normal Pokémon instead. I didn't agree; I wanted to train my Rattata to be the strongest Rattata ever…
One day after school, my little Rattata was gone. My parents gave it away. I was heartbroken for a long time. Later I found out that the person who gave it to me had kept it until it died, because he already had a cat, and the little Rattata was just a toy for the cat…
I swore back then that I would raise the strongest Rattata... but somehow, I ended up wanting to raise the strongest rodent Pokémon...
Perhaps it's because I know myself that I'm utterly useless, and little Rada is utterly useless too, that we see absolutely no hope..."
Ye Yinchuan did not interrupt the Rat King.
The comments kept popping up, gradually shifting from mockery of the Rat King to sympathy and comfort.
Alas, the Rat King is a pitiful creature, burdened with such parents.
So that's how it is. No wonder he was acting so strangely...
This sounds like someone who has suffered severe emotional trauma, likely due to their family background or childhood trauma.
I'm raising green caterpillars now, and my parents don't like it at all!
"Squeak..."
Just then, a voice rang out, and the mutated little Rattata had returned, appearing before the Rat King.
The reason we were sure it was that one is because it still has wounds that the Rat King himself bandaged.
"Don't be sad, Rat King. Your little Rada is back."
Looking at this scene.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but speak up.
This is a double entendre.
【Wow! Why did it have to be the Dark-type Rattata that's back?! Aren't Dark-types supposed to be evil?】
Don't forget, the Dark type is also the most loyal!
[Perhaps... the Rat King is quite fond of this little Rattata?]
"Little Rada, you..."
The Rat King had a feeling of having lost something and then regained it.
This feeling is very subtle.
It seems like we've lost a lot, but we've also found something incredibly precious.
The Rat King tried to reach out.
Little Rada obediently climbed onto his hands and was held in his arms.
"Little Rattata..."
The Rat King's eyes welled up with tears.
This man, nearing thirty and down on his luck, seems to have rediscovered what he once cherished most.
Okay, okay, I'm a little touched!
I hereby call you the true Rat King!
"Squeak!"
Little Rada jumped out of the Rat King's arms.
At some point, a group of mutated Rattatas gathered in the yard.
"This is……"
The Rat King was still somewhat bewildered.
Ye Yinchuan then explained:
"This mutated rattata is the youngest child in its pack, practically the group's darling. These rattatas originally came to rescue it. Perhaps you've been kind to it, so it's accepted you and is willing to introduce you to its brothers, sisters, and entire pack..."
【No? You found out again, host?】
I suspect you're making this up, but I have no proof.
"Don't disbelieve me..."
Ye Yinchuan sighed and smiled wryly.
"Why do you think the meerkat boy appears at night? This is part of the little rattatas' plan. They deliberately woke up the meerkat boy and lured him over to attract the Rat King's attention, and then took the opportunity to rescue their companions."
In fact, they proved to be very successful.
【what? 】
[How...how did this all come together?]
After a period of silence, the comments section erupted again.
Are Pokémon really that smart? They seem even more intelligent than my son!
Wow, if this is true, that's incredible!
[That makes sense, really. Rattatas are naturally social creatures, so it's normal for them to help each other during rescues!]
Ye Yinchuan also said helplessly:
"Pokémon are just that intelligent. That's why we should treat them with care, as companions, friends, and even family."
Perhaps it's because this mutated Rattata is valued, or perhaps the Rat King still has a soft spot for Rattata, in any case... he's been good to Rattata, and Rattata can sense it, which is why this scene is happening now..."
[It's reasonable, but a little hard to accept!]
Ye Yinchuan simply smiled at the reactions of the comments.
That's nothing compared to the story of the vine monster and the lobster soldier—that's truly outrageous.
Just then, a rather large creature emerged from among the group of small rattatas.
"Rada!"
Rattata is the evolved form of Rattata.
This one is clearly different from the ordinary Rattata. It is all black except for its cheeks, four paws and tail, which are cream-colored. Its body shape is also rounder than that of an ordinary Rattata. It looks similar but is actually completely different.
It's obvious that this Rada is the leader of the Little Radas.
"squeak……"
As if giving a command, a group of little Rattatas, each carrying a piece of fresh meat wrapped in a white, transparent plastic package, presented it to the Rat King.
"Chief Rada is expressing his gratitude to you for rescuing the injured little Rada and taking such good care of him. Little Rada also wants to stay with you and hopes you will accept this gift as a token of his appreciation."
"Okay, okay..."
The Rat King came to his senses and took the piece of meat.
Then Rattata led the other little Rattatas to retreat, leaving only the Rat King and the mutated little Rattata, somewhat bewildered in the wind.
"Host..."
"Hmm? Another question?"
"This piece of meat looks like the meat I put in the refrigerator... my refrigerator!"
When the Rat King returned, he found that the refrigerator had been chewed up.
"My new refrigerator that I bought this year!"
He was getting a little frantic, while little Rada stood beside him, tugging at his trouser leg in a gesture of comfort.
[I'm dying of laughter, the Rat King is truly pitiful.]
Thank you for bringing us joy!
[This result... is it acceptable?]
"Don't panic, it should still be usable after repair. Be careful of coolant leaks; if it comes into contact with an open flame, it could explode."
Ye Yinchuan reminded him.
The Rat King then asked sincerely:
"Host, I've realized my problem. I also think I understand how to get along better with Pokémon. My inner conflict has also been somewhat resolved."
Regardless, I will get along well with this little Rattata from now on. I will continue my childhood dream: to train it into the best Rattata ever!
"You know a lot about this Pokémon, can you give me some advice?"
After pondering for a moment, Ye Yinchuan spoke:
"I don't have any special advice. I just feel that battling isn't the only criterion for judging whether a Pokémon is good or bad, or powerful or not."
Take this little Rattata for example. It has a keen sense of smell and can identify the freshest and most delicious ingredients. It can also shine in other fields.
I suggest you learn to be a chef first, and find a job with Little Rada. Then open a small restaurant and settle down first.
Oh, by the way, I haven't asked yet, what is your current source of income...?
"Living off one's parents..."
"Hmm, then my judgment was correct. Your parents probably can't support you for the rest of your life. Before raising the strongest Rattata, you should think carefully about your future. Raising Pokémon also requires money."
This... is hard to judge!
[Are you sure? A chef with a little Rattata? I saw the Rattata running away!]
[How many years does it take to learn to be a chef? Has the streamer considered that?]
"Hmm... my suggestion might be a bit difficult to implement, or you could say I'm just making assumptions."
But what I want to say is that if the Rat King doesn't have the ability to support himself yet tries to raise Rattata, then both his life and Rattata's upbringing are likely to fall apart.
"Thank you, streamer. I'll consider what you said. If all else fails, I'll work as a screwdriver or a food deliveryman... Besides, I'm thinking of just keeping one as a pet for now; it'll reduce the pressure a lot."
"Okay, that's settled then. I can't waste any more time; there's another live stream coming up. Best of luck to you and your little Rada."
And those Pokémon that ran away, report them to the community or the Pokémon Center. Even if you can't keep them, you should find them a suitable home.
With that, Ye Yinchuan disconnected the line.
User "Rat King" has gifted a Poké Ball x10!
[Gift message: Thank you, streamer, for helping me find something I lost.]
"Actually, you found it again yourself. It's your childhood dream, and you never gave up on it. It's just that you were going in the wrong direction. It's not too late now."
After finishing his sentence, Ye Yinchuan looked for the next live call.
"Family members, this is the last live stream! Are there any experts left? Bring your treasures for free appraisal, and gifts are up to you!"
As Ye Yinchuan shouted, a number of comments quickly popped up on the screen.
One of the comments caught Ye Yinchuan's attention.
@Groundhog: [Host, I'm a miner. We found something amazing while mining at night. Could you help me identify it?]
6k, update is here!
(End of this chapter)