'Damn. Just damn. Officer Jenny bad. This b- '
Just as he thought that Ralts' Luxury ball shook as if in protest. Soutarou gently caressed the ball though not knowing why it shook.
'Speaking of… how old am I in this world? I just realized I'm actually taller than Officer Jenny… so logically speaking I can't be 10 years old like every anime pokémon trainer. It should be listed in my trainer passport in my pokédex… though that brings another question… if I have a pokédex and I'm a trainer… Why the hell am I staying in Viridian City?'
'Questions… questions… questions… it's best not to over think right now… I'll find some form of my life information in a moment. From my perks I already know I'm a rich kid… so there should be a maid or a butler who can fill in the gaps. Though I hope they don't notice I'm not the original. Let's see how it goes.'
With officer Jenny speeding up and heading off towards the outskirts, Soutarou was forced to wrap his arms around Jenny's waist. Causing him notable discomfort and making Jenny wear a knowing look. All the while Ralts' Luxury ball kept twitching in what could almost be interpreted as annoyance.
Fortunately for Soutarou and Ralts' Jenny quickly arrived at what could only be described as a hidden paradise. A manor of exquisite taste, ancient weathered stones, massive wrought-iron gates that guarded an even more imposing entrance, engraved with twin serpents that seemingly entwined around a silver Poke Ball crest. Beyond which lay immense stretches of lantern-lit avenues flanked by towering hedges, each trimmed into shapes of various rare Pokemon. Yet, despite its expansiveness rather than seeming eerily quiet, the manor seemed royally silent as if hushed by a divine order. Not even the sounds of a rogue Pidgey could be heard.
'Damn. So this is what opulence really means… Did Nintendo really ban me? Or is this just a +Ultra vacation and I'm just a beta tester for some new VR ultra reality game?'
Seeing Soutarou lost in his thoughts Jenny cleared her throat, *Mhem.*
Soutarou jolted up and sheepishly said, "I've never really entered through the front gate."
Jenny smacked her forehead before walking over to the gate and tapping a calling button.
A voice sounded over, "Welcome to the Morita Estate, this is Sebastian Valor Belmont speaking how can I help you Officer Jenny?"
Jenny seemed a bit awkward and then just grabbed Soutarou and dragged him over and said, "This kid was lost."
The voice paused and sighed before saying, "Understood. I'll come get the young master, thank you for bringing him Officer Jenny. Please, as a thank you, stay for lunch."
The massive iron gates slowly swung open and a pudgy yellow body that was flying low landed revealing a butler with curled grey-white hair, a black suit with a signature tailcoat that seemed to scream, 'I am a butler.'
Soutarou's jaw clenched as he thought, 'Wait a damn second here… isn't this James' butler?!? Don't tell me there's another clan like the Jenny's and the Joy's… or worse am I James' brother?!?! Wait no that wouldn't make sense… Whatever, let's just act clueless. I'm sure this old man will sort out the rest.'
The butler shook his head before saying, "Young Master, as pleasant as it is when you choose to run away from home, if you'd be so kind as to just take Dragonite with you then we wouldn't have to bother Officer Jenny or strangers to bring you home every time you get lost."
Soutarou just scratched his head and bowed slightly and quickly apologized causing Sebastian's eyes to widen in shock. He quickly ran over and said, "Young Master please do not bow your head, come let's return."
Soutarou just bobbled his head and followed Sebastian who then motioned to Jenny to follow them as well. Sebastian guided both into the formal dining room, which Soutarou could only say was extravagant. Jenny was noticeably uncomfortable as if she was afraid of damaging or dirtying the room, that seemed to be more for display. Soutarou thought to himself, 'Damn… I was just a bum in my last life. What if my table manners aren't up to par what do I do then?'
Sebastian returned with a cart with two platters of food on them. Soutarou didn't even know what to call it and didn't bother trying to learn either. Still he tried his best, making sure to eat as slowly and as mannerfully as he possibly could.
'Seems to be some sort of fish… well seasoned… just the right temperature… and marinated to just the right amount of juiciness… damn! I have to take an etiquette class…'
Sebastian seemed a bit puzzled and asked, "Master Soutarou, I'm surprised you aren't wolfing it down… is this your newest attempt at messing with me?"
Soutarou deadpanned and gently placed down the knife and the fork, before saying, "Really? I might be a bit clueless, but I'm not messing with you…"
Sebastian's eyes widened and he muttered, "The young master actually understood he's clueless? Could he finally be growing up?"
Soutarou choked immediately upon hearing this and began screaming internally, 'DAMN YOU NINTENDO! REALLY? WHAT SORT OF BACKGROUND AND PRIOR LIFE DID YOU MAKE ME LIVE? FOR MY ACTIONS CLUELESS ACTIONS TO ACTUALLY BE NORMALIZED. Ok fine I dissociate and start thinking too much, but really?'
Soutarou covered his mouth and wiped his mouth as best as he could according to those old movies where the English noblemen were shown. Soutarou commented in a playful, yet serious tone, "The fish was excellent today Sebastian, a little less of the sauce for next time perhaps."
'Yes! Noble life here I come.'
Sebastian just deadpanned and said, "Young master… a few days ago you said to put a little more of the sauce."
Soutarou immediately felt black lines forming on his head and 'Damn Llama! Damn you Nintendo!'
Soutarou shamelessly ignored and turned to Jenny and said, "Thank you so much for bringing me home officer Jenny and thank you for eating with me as well. I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time, Sebastian, do me a favor and ensure she gets back quickly and safely."
Sebastian paused for a moment and smiled, "Of course young master."
After the two left, Soutarou wandered about and finally released Ralts from her Luxury Ball only for a Blue head to immediately ram into his right knee.
{Master! Master! You! You! Hmph! Holding and staring at Officer Jenny like that!}
"Ralu! Raralu!"
Soutarou put his hands up in surrender and said, "It's ok no matter what Ralts is my number one!"
{R-really?}
"R-ralu?"
Soutarou began sweating, 'Hey hey! This isn't the script. I don't like Pokemon like that man!'
Soutarou just decided to smile and gently brush Ralts' hair. Sebastian returned only to be surprised and do a double take and then ask, "When did you get a Ralts, young master?"
Soutarou blanked and instinctively used psychic energy to ask Ralts what to say, {Ralts, when did I catch you again?}
Ralts blanked, before coming to the same conclusion as Soutarou though it seemed very jumbled in her head… in her mind she'd always been with master… she quickly came up with a reasonable answer, {Master! Tell the butler you found me in the Viridian Forest and that I was injured and you saved me. After which I followed you around and you finally used the Luxury Ball he gave you on me.}
Soutarou internally gave Ralts a thumbs up and quickly reiterated what Ralts had said.
Sebastian's eyes widened and he said, "Most impressive young master… days after turning 16… even before your starter arrived you already went and caught a rare pokemon with an extremely strong evolutionary line… not to mention this little one seems to be shiny… You've really grown, haven't you young master."
Soutarou faintly smiled and nodded softly before saying, "Sebastian if it wouldn't be too much of a bother could you get some psychic type pokeblocks for Ralts? If necessary order them from Silph Co in bulk later and ensure they use the highest quality ingredients."
Sebastian's eyes widened again, "Oh my. Young master… the young master who used to be as clueless as a slowpoke…"
Soutarou's eyes narrowed and said, "Sebastian. Tone down on the pokemon comparisons. I haven't learned the move amnesia yet. My special defense isn't meant to handle too many insults."
Sebastian's eyes widened again and he chuckled at his young master's teasingly serious look and intelligent joke. Before commenting, "You're taking being a trainer quite seriously aren't you, young master?"
Soutarou who was still confused about the manor layout and once again a bit dazed simply nodded before breaking that positive feeling in one go saying, "Sebastian… where is my room again?"
Sebastian, who had just started getting his hopes up, immediately had his emotional high crushed and weakly motioned for Soutarou to follow him. Sebastian opened the door and said, "Welcome to the Primary Bedroom. Rest well young master if you need anything simply ring the bell either I or one of the meowstic will come to your aid."
'Meowstic? As in the evolution of Espur? Damn we should hire Indeedee instead though… Notes for later. This room is again way over the top… but that computer also looks specced out so I should be able to get some questions answered.'
'A good tell-tale sign of what era I'm in should be who are the gym leaders, elite four, and champions.'
'News article… Where is Former Indigo League Champion, Red?... Wait so Red is in this timeline?... Lance of the Elite Four made nominal Champion of The Indigo League…. Indigo Plateau Conference opens for registration… The weakest gym leader… Former Champion and Current Pokemon Professor, Professor Oak's Grandson set to be one of the top contenders for this Indigo Plateau Conference… wait, wait so Red, Blue, and Green exist… but it seems Ash and Gary do too? The Cerulean Sisters are at their weakest right now it seems Misty isn't with them or she just started her journey… Brock is the leader of the Pewter Gym… hmmm…. Not bad. Wait wait… if Red exists then what about Team Rocket?... Team Rocket disbanded… what that really means is Team Rocket is in hiding… Probably biding time for the Mewtwo project…? hmm. Well I guess that means I don't really have to worry about them. But I've noticed a lot of things…'
'This Pokedex I have… it's really outdated compared to what we had in later games and animes… there's no mention of fairy types, but there's already notes that certain 'normal' types with pink moves being effective against dragon types…'
'Not only that, but each region is severely more undeveloped than what it should be… Cynthia and Diantha only just became the Champion of Sinnoh and Kalos respectively. But at the same time Alola is already part of the league and isn't just considered a vacation spot? All the while, Samson Oak hasn't been heard of yet?'
'Mega evolution is unheard of, forget about terastallizing, or gigantamaxing. Does that mean Ashes journeys weren't all in one year? I guess that makes sense. Even PC teleporting tech is brand new. The idea of Pokedex's are something only the newest generation of trainers have and even that is mainly here in the Indigo League (Kanto and Johto)... damn. Even the major villain teams aren't very active yet. The only ones that are even noted in the news are Galactic and Rocket.'
'Hmm… wait doesn't this mean there are some crazy business opportunities? Let's do a couple of searches… Rotom's aren't even in market consideration… Mega stones are being sold as trinkets… same for tera crystals… yeah I can work with this. I might be a rich boy… but if I'm going to do something…'
'I should do it all the way. I'll wait until Sebastian gets back. Speaking of him, apparently there's a Belmont clan where all the butlers are named Sebastian Belmont. The only difference is their middle names… weird. Still this is good. I've verified a lot of things and basically figured out I know a bunch of future knowledge and hidden secrets…But also I have some serious questions too… still let's keep the positives in mind for now.'
While Soutarou lost himself in his schemes and plans, Ralts was having the time of her life sitting in his lap nuzzling against his chest while he unconsciously brushed her hair. Her eyes seemed to glow all while her psychic energy continuously brushed against Soutarou's own. Which also seemed to be brushing against Ralts' as if mimicking brushing her hair.
[Ralts has Leveled Up.]