Chapter 411 The First Partner

Many players have gathered on the grass outside.

Some of them already have Pokémon around them, but they are basically the same few.

Rinko Kamishiro guessed that it should be the "initial partner" obtained from the research institute in the main quest, and the Pokémon available for selection should be those few.

She did not rush to the research institute, but stood aside and calmly observed the movements of those Pokémon.

As a scientist, Rinko Kamishiro always calmly analyzes and makes choices that are beneficial to the future, but she soon realized that this is just a game, and there is no point in analyzing the pros and cons of those Pokémon.

So she turned around and left, walking towards the research institute.

In fact, if Rinko Kamishiro plans to play the game, then her starting difficulty must be much lower than that of players who choose Pokémon based on appearance.

Among the initial three Pokémon in the Pokémon series, choosing different Pokémon does mean choosing different starting difficulties.

For example, grass attributes basically always start with normal or simple difficulty, because the skills of grass attributes can play a higher effect in the game.

However, for most players, they still prefer to choose fire or water Pokémon to start.

Because these two attributes have a higher probability of producing handsome Pokémon.

For example, Charizard, Blaziken, Greninja, Infernape, Imperial Naboo, Swampert.

There are also handsome grass-type Pokémon.

For example, Lizard King and Lizard King.

But the former's contemporaries are Blaziken and Swampert, two handsome and powerful players. Unless it is true love, Lizard King will not be chosen.

The environment of the latter is very good. The contemporaries are Blaziken and Enwu King. In terms of appearance, they are not on the same level as Lizard King, so the proportion of being selected is quite high.

This situation will continue until the version of Zhuzi, when grass-type Pokémon will stand up completely.

Bone-patterned Crocodile and Carnival Wave Dancer are completely unable to compare with the grass-based Magic Masked Cat, both in terms of strength and appearance.

Magical Masked Meowth is a Pokémon that has become a dark horse rising star in the 3D area not long after it appeared. Its popularity is second only to the eternal queen Gardevoir, but it has basically surpassed veteran players such as Long-eared Rabbit.

In the updated "Pokemon", the map is proportionally reduced, reducing the time players spend on the road.

So in SAO, it took Rinko Kamishiro only fifteen minutes to reach the destination, which originally took an hour to walk.

[Arzeus Research Institute]

Rinko Kamishiro looked at the crowded research institute in front of her. If it weren't in the game, cold sweat would flow down her forehead.

But soon she found something wrong.

Players poured in like a tide. She stood and watched for a minute or two. It was estimated that there were hundreds of people squeezed in, but the research institute in front of her, which was only about 120 square meters, still didn't look full.

Rinko Kamishiro took a step and walked in.

When she entered the research institute, she knew what was going on.

From the outside, it looked like a crowded research institute, but when I got inside, it was empty.

Look around.

At the front, there was a green-haired man in a white coat standing there, smiling and looking at me.

She was familiar with this character.

Because this character had appeared countless times on the Internet, and a survivor of the SAO incident with superb painting skills had drawn the three final bosses.

The NPC in front of her who was acting as a "guide" was the big boss.

She could even imagine how a surviving SAO player would behave when he entered the game and saw this person again.

In other places, there were also several NPCs with their backs to her operating the scientific research equipment in the research institute.

If she just stood there and watched quietly, then this scene would be quite strange, because these people clearly saw her entering the research institute but seemed not to see it.

'All AI. '

Based on her observation for a few minutes, she had already determined that these NPCs did not have advanced intelligence.

Even the boss 'Arzeus', who was called no different from a human by the players in SAO, seemed to be standing here like a leather robot at this moment.

‘When SAO ends, will the missions of the three bosses also end?’

Rinko Kamishiro guessed secretly, while walking forward to trigger the interaction.

“Hello, I’m here.”

Rinko Kamishiro’s serious look is actually the look of many Japanese players facing NPCs.

Because the NPCs in virtual reality are almost the same as real people.

And for people like Rinko Kamishiro who have little game experience and focus on real life, it is easy for them to bring the real world into this virtual reality game.

“Welcome, the children have been waiting for you for a while, Miss Rinko.”

Arzeus replied according to the formula, and pointed to the nine Pokémon balls on the table behind him.

At the same time, nine card-like panels appeared in front of Rinko Kamishiro.

The information of nine Pokémon was displayed on them.

They are:

Charmander.

Snake.

Frogger.

Gastly.

Scorpion.

Sandshrew (Alola).

What a sheep.

La Ruelas.

Green cotton bird.

Rinko Kamishiro glanced at it and blocked six of the Pokémon, leaving only three Pokémon: Viper, Larulas, and Green Bird.

There is no other reason for keeping these three, just because they look cute.

After deliberation for a few seconds, she chose the more heroic and proud-looking Viper among the three Pokémon.

Larulus and Green Bird looked too delicate and not the type she was hoping for.

"It seems that you have chosen your first partner, so let's embark on a new journey with this child."

Arceus nodded with a smile, then handed the Poké Ball containing the Vine Snake to Rinko Kamishiro, and then took out a book and a tablet device, "This Trainer's Manual can make it faster." It helps you understand this profession and make it easier on this path; and this Pokémon Guide can help you get to know Pokémon you have never seen before.”

"Thank you, then, farewell."

Rinko Kamishiro bowed slightly and left the research institute with the tool given to her by Arceus.

The outside was still crowded, and the appearance of Kamishiro Rinko made some players take a second look.

Some were curious about what kind of Pokémon Kamishiro Rinko had chosen, while others focused on Rinko Kamishiro's chest.

'It's a bit big.'

Feeling that kind of gaze, Kamishiro Rinko sighed helplessly.

This was the first time that she felt the trouble of having big breasts. Not only did she feel a little hindered when walking, but she also attracted some disgusting looks.

Fortunately, the players just followed their instincts and took a look.

Unlike the SAO public beta period, "Pokemon" can change gender and appearance at will, so no one knows whether a mature lady is controlled by an uncle with sweaty and smelly feet.

Kamishiro Rinko found a relatively quiet place, and then summoned her vine snake.

"Teng Teng~"

As soon as the vine snake appeared, it circled around Kamishiro Rinko, looking very happy.

But this action made Kamishiro Rinko immediately know that these Pokémon were very different from what the SAO survivors described as 'beings with their own consciousness'.

Because when she was observing the combat abilities of those Pokémon, she discovered that when Summons was summoned by the player, it would have a fixed appearance action of circling around the trainer.

Therefore, these Pokémon do not have the intelligence comparable to intelligent creatures, but follow a certain set of rules.

This is a game that truly meets the understanding of players, so everyone had a great time playing it and explored the main gameplay.

The so-called main gameplay is that players travel with Pokémon on floors 1-100.

The previous gameplay that requires players to defeat the Boss together to open the teleportation array to the next level is retained.

But on this basis, a large number of wild Pokémon have been added, allowing players to capture and build their own teams.

After that, players will have to challenge the eight gyms on levels 10/20/3080 to obtain badges.

After getting eight badges, you can participate in challenging the Four Heavenly Kings on the 90th floor, and then challenge for the championship.

After players successfully challenge the championship, they will have the opportunity to participate in the annual All-Aincrad Pokémon Battle Competition on the 100th floor and the qualification to participate in the daily Rank ladder competition.

There are also various ways to play such as Poke cubes, coordination competitions, breeding houses, etc., but they are not considered mainstream.

SAO's original sub-career system, guild system, street PK system and other gameplay methods are also retained.

Time passed little by little, and soon it was ten o'clock in the evening.

Although it is not too early, the number of online players of "Pokemon" is still rising.

Rinko Kamishiro was alone in the game waiting for the launch of "Heathcliff". By the way, she took the Vine Snake around to slay monsters and see the scenery. Time passed very quickly.

Just as she was sitting in the park holding the vine snake and blowing the evening breeze, a clear ringing of a bell came to her ears.

She opened her eyes and clicked on her system settings in confusion.

【Friends(1)】

Rinko Kamishiro's eyes suddenly widened when she saw that an account named [Heathcliff] suddenly appeared in the originally empty friends column, and when this account was in the 'online' status.

He took a deep breath, his nose feeling slightly sore.

Although she wanted to cry, she was still not sure whether Kayaba Akihiko was alive, and whether the Heathcliff account was logged in by her lover Kayaba Akihiko.

Her reason told her that Kayaba Akihiko was dead, and she saw the body with her own eyes.

But deep down in my heart, I had other expectations.

After all, this is not the first time this man has created a 'miracle'.