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Indeedee

Gender: Female

Type: Psychic

Tera Type: Psychic

Potential: Champion level

Ability: Magic Bounce

Moves: Unknown

Indeedee was an extraordinarily special Pokemon, and it was also among the few Pokemon species that exhibited significant differences based on gender. Not only were there notable differences in physical appearance, but also in natural abilities and movepool accessibility.

Male Indeedee were typically more inclined toward offensive strategies, possessing faster speed stats and higher special attack capabilities, but demonstrating weaker defensive parameters. Additionally, only male Indeedee could naturally learn specific moves such as Encore and Imprison through level progression.

Female Indeedee were naturally more support-oriented in their battle approach, boasting higher HP and defensive statistics, but displaying slightly weaker special attack and speed compared to their male counterparts. Furthermore, only female Indeedee could master supportive moves like After You and Follow Me through their natural learning process.

Currently, Jacob’s team composition was almost entirely comprised of offensive Pokemon, with only Noibat serving as a partial support Pokemon, so what he desperately needed most was a dedicated support-type Pokemon. The appearance of this Indeedee represented absolutely perfect timing for his team’s strategic needs.

Indeedee could learn an extensive array of valuable moves including Heal Pulse, Reflect, Light Screen, Calm Mind, Baton Pass, Aromatherapy, Healing Wish, Substitute, Psychic Terrain, and numerous others. It could also temporarily function as a special attacker during critical battle moments when necessary. It could truly be classified as an exceptionally versatile Pokemon with multiple tactical applications.

Of course, there was another compelling reason why this particular Pokemon was so deeply beloved by Jacob, and that was its remarkable ability: Magic Bounce. this abilityc Reflects status changing moves. Without question, the strategic value of this ability was exceptionally high in competitive battles.

It was precisely because of this excellent ability, combined harmoniously with its rich pool of support moves, that Indeedee’s usage rate in professional battles had consistently remained remarkably high across all competitive formats.

Finally, Indeedee was also considered very beautiful aesthetically, so Jacob found himself increasingly satisfied with this Pokemon egg and couldn’t bear to put it down even for a moment.

New Year’s Eve

The previous night, after receiving a mysterious and urgent phone call, Maximus had only managed to call Nina briefly to inform her that he might not return home for New Year celebrations, then departed from the Dragon Secret Realm overnight without providing additional details.

Nina seemed to have grown completely accustomed to this type of sudden situation over the years. Although she didn’t express much verbally, Jacob could still clearly observe the disappointment reflected in her expressive eyes.

The sun was rising magnificently through the falling snow, and warm, gentle sunlight was streaming beautifully into the courtyard, creating a serene winter morning atmosphere.

Jacob’s Pokemon had just completed their morning training session, and as he prepared to return to the Lin family residence for New Year celebrations, he looked at Nina, who appeared noticeably lonely, and felt inexplicably distressed by her situation.

Teacher Nina had tragically lost her mother at an early age and had been completely dependent on Maximus since her childhood years. As one of the prestigious Heavenly Kings of the capital region, Maximus maintained an incredibly busy schedule with official duties, and business trips were a common occurrence in his professional life. He frequently left Nina at home alone for extended periods. Fortunately, Nina had her beloved Pokemon to provide companionship, otherwise she might have developed some concerning personality traits due to prolonged isolation.

“Teacher Nina, why don’t you come with me to my grandparents’ house to celebrate New Year?” Jacob couldn’t bear the thought of Teacher Nina celebrating New Year alone in the Dragon Secret Realm, so he extended a sincere invitation to Nina.

Although he wouldn’t be returning to Frosthollow Province to celebrate New Year with his immediate family, since he was currently residing in the capital, he would definitely return to visit the Lin family for the traditional celebrations.

Moreover, his grandparents had called him several times during recent days, persistently urging him to come back for the New Year reunion gathering, but his uncle had secretly sent him private messages asking him to delay his return for as long as possible.

If Jacob returned home too early, his grandfather would likely ask him to meet various girls around his age. To express it politely, it meant meeting some potential friends, but to state it more bluntly, it essentially meant participating in arranged meetings for potential romantic partnerships.

Although Jacob was only eighteen years old and it seemed perhaps too early for serious arranged meetings, for many elite families in this world, marriage was considered a very normal and practical consideration, especially for trainers who had achieved King level status or higher.

No one’s accumulated resources and wealth materialized from thin air or through luck alone. Only marriages between individuals of equal social status and comparable family backgrounds could effectively maintain a family’s long-term prosperity and influence.

As for marrying a civilian trainer with no notable background? No established family wanted to become a philanthropist and utilize their carefully accumulated family resources and wealth to assist complete strangers without receiving equivalent benefits in return.

Elder Lin maintained the same traditional mentality, otherwise he wouldn’t have strongly opposed Rory and Zoe’s marriage in the past. Now that Rory had become a parent himself, he could finally understand Elder Lin’s protective perspective, or perhaps it was precisely because he had personally experienced the tremendous difficulty of accumulating initial resources and wealth that he hoped to find Jacob a well-matched wife from a suitable family.

Being well-matched in terms of social status and family background wasn’t necessarily a negative thing when considered practically.

Faced with his enthusiastic and determined grandfather, Jacob didn’t dare refuse the meetings outright, but he genuinely didn’t have time to seriously consider such important matters, so he could only use the convenient excuse of staying in the secret realm for intensive training to delay the inevitable temporarily.

He had heard from his uncle that as the year drew to a close, the Lin family’s front door had been worn down by constant visitors. His grandfather was so incredibly happy with the attention that he looked absolutely cheerful and even hummed pleasant little tunes while walking around the house.

Before Jacob became famous and achieved recognition, his grandfather had also attempted to arrange meetings for him, but when he mentioned it was his grandson seeking a partner, almost everyone immediately shook their heads and politely refused. Only when he offered to provide ten percent of the valuable Grass-Bug Secret Realm shares as a substantial dowry did anyone show genuine interest in the arrangement.

However, as Jacob successfully developed the corresponding movements for Z-moves and created his exclusive Z-Crystal, and then achieved widespread fame through recent high-profile battles, many influential people began viewing Jacob as a young man with tremendous potential and bright future prospects.

More and more prominent families came to the Lin family residence and expressed willingness to form marriage alliances. Among them were several well-known large families with established reputations, and they made it explicitly clear that they didn’t require any dowry whatsoever—they simply liked Jacob as an individual and recognized his potential.

Upon hearing this remarkable development, Scott was so absolutely delighted that he kept persistently urging Jacob to return home quickly to meet these interested families.

Normally, Jacob could successfully delay these meetings indefinitely, but he was obligated to return home on New Year’s Eve regardless of his personal preferences.

Jacob looked thoughtfully at Nina and invited her to accompany him home for New Year celebrations. If his master were present, Jacob wouldn’t extend such an invitation. After all, although there were only two people in their household, father and daughter, they still constituted a complete family unit.

However, Maximus was away on yet another business trip, and Nina was left completely alone in the secret realm with no one to talk to or share the holiday with, so it would be significantly better for her to return with him and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

“Forget it. They’re all members of your family, so I really shouldn’t intrude,” Nina replied hesitantly. Upon hearing Jacob’s kind invitation, her eyes immediately lit up with interest, but soon dimmed again with realistic consideration. Jacob and his entire extended family were celebrating New Year together—why should she join in and potentially affect their intimate family atmosphere?

“It’s perfectly okay, please come along,” Jacob said earnestly, having noticed the brief light that had flashed hopefully in Nina’s eyes. He understood Teacher Nina’s considerate personality completely and was certain she was primarily afraid of causing trouble or inconvenience for him. “You’ll be lonely here by yourself, and Master isn’t present to keep you company. You should definitely come back with me. New Year should have a proper New Year atmosphere, and it’s always better when the whole family gathering is lively and bustling with activity.”

“Besides, Master and my grandfather have maintained such a good relationship over the years, it’s perfectly appropriate for you to come,” Jacob continued his persuasive efforts. “Let’s go together.”

“Yay!” Axew ran enthusiastically to Nina’s side at some point and pulled affectionately on her pants leg, clearly wanting her to accompany his beloved master on this family visit.

“Or… perhaps forget it,” Nina appeared visibly hesitant and continued shaking her head with uncertainty. It was Chinese New Year, and going home with Jacob to celebrate with his family—how could that possibly be appropriate? “I’d better not go, so as not to cause any trouble for you and your family… Hey, Jacob, what are you doing?”

“Hello, Grandma. My master is currently away on a business trip. Teacher Nina is now completely alone in the secret realm. I asked her to come to our house to celebrate New Year with us,” Jacob said, picking up his phone with a mischievous smile. “She’ll definitely come along. She’s just too embarrassed to speak up and accept the invitation right now. We’ll leave very soon. Grandma, Teacher Nina particularly enjoys spicy food. Please prepare several additional dishes that she’ll enjoy.”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep