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[Everyone, rise!]

[Damn, the streamer actually pulled it off!]

[Is it possible… that even the officials are in on this?] (This account has been banned for 24 hours!)

[Bro, you really dared to say that…]

As the chat erupted with messages, the Pokémon Protection Bureau where Officer Tan was located was busier than ever.

Even employees who weren't in the publicity department rushed over to witness the Psychic-type mutated Ponyta in action.

In the designated training area, the mutated Ponyta was still maintaining Confusion. Not only was the ping-pong ball that had been thrown at its head suspended mid-air, but even the previously scattered balls on the ground were now floating around it, controlled by its psychic energy.

The Ponyta let out a proud neigh, its nostrils flaring, as if to say, Yes! I am the best little horse!

"Wait, isn't that Chen Xue's Ponyta? I heard it couldn't learn any Fire-type moves—now it's a Psychic-type?"

"No wonder it looked so different. Turns out it was a mutation all along."

"Did you guys hear? The person who identified this Pokémon… is a newbie streamer with less than 500 followers!"

"What's his name? I gotta check him out! 'Kabigon Appraisal,' right?"

Just like that, Ye Yinchuan, who had originally been under scrutiny as a potential fraud, became a widely recognized expert within the Pokémon Protection Bureau.

"Chen Xue, we really need to thank this streamer. If it weren't for his sharp eye, we would've misjudged and neglected Polly's potential. Who knew it was such an incredible Pokémon?"

Officer Tan finally snapped out of his shock and turned to the female officer, Chen Xue.

"Kid, let me introduce you. This here is our station's flower—still studying at Pokémon University, currently interning with us! Once she graduates, she'll be officially recruited!"

[Is Officer Tan playing matchmaker now?]

[Damn, she's already secured a government position before graduation? She's not an ordinary girl!]

[The way she looks at the streamer… something's off about it.]

Chen Xue blushed slightly at the introduction but remained composed as she stepped in front of the camera.

"Hello, streamer. I just want to say… thank you so much! My Ponyta was on the verge of becoming completely withdrawn because it couldn't learn Fire-type moves. You're the one who helped me uncover its true potential!"

Ye Yinchuan, however, was lost in thought.

According to his past knowledge, if this Ponyta truly followed the Galarian form, then it should eventually develop a soft, ethereal, pastel-colored mane—a majestic and mystical look.

If that happened, Chen Xue would probably be even more thrilled.

After all, who doesn't appreciate beauty? Especially girls.

"You mind the fact that your Ponyta doesn't have a mane, don't you?" Ye Yinchuan suddenly asked.

The bare-skinned Ponyta—though pure white and still quite adorable—lacked the dramatic flames that made a regular Ponyta visually stunning.

Chen Xue's eyes immediately lit up.

"Streamer, are you saying you have a way to make my Ponyta grow its mane?"

[Bruh, bruh! Streamer, don't tease the lady like this!]

[Wait… does he actually have another trick up his sleeve?!]

[No way—how the hell does he know all this?!]

"Of course," Ye Yinchuan replied confidently. "You've heard of Psychic Gems, right? They enhance the power of Psychic-type moves and are infused with highly concentrated psychic energy.

"If you obtain a Psychic Gem and give it to your Ponyta, I believe there's a high probability that it will develop a mane! And not just any mane—this won't be a fiery one. It'll be something completely different. Something that will surprise you!"

The chat went wild.

[Psychic Gems? Those are super rare!]

[Bro, she's got a government job lined up—she can probably get one no problem!]

[Seriously, where did the streamer learn all this?]

At this point, the skepticism toward Ye Yinchuan had almost completely disappeared.

Instead, people were genuinely curious—

How did this young man, a newbie streamer, know so much?

In reality, Ye Yinchuan was simply piecing together the information he could see from his system interface, cross-referencing it with his past knowledge of Pokémon, and combining it with what he had learned in this world.

He was fairly certain about his deduction.

"That said," he added, "I can't guarantee it. It's a high probability, not a 100% certainty!"

[That's fair. The streamer is keeping it real.]

[He blew his own horn and is already preparing a backup excuse!]

"Alright! Thank you so much, streamer! If it weren't for the fact that official accounts aren't allowed to send gifts, I'd definitely be sending you a few right now!"

Chen Xue nodded gratefully, looking at Ye Yinchuan with genuine admiration.

As a Pokémon University student and a future Pokémon Protection Bureau officer, her passion for Pokémon was obvious.

The fact that Ye Yinchuan had solved her problem and even provided additional guidance made her genuinely respect him.

[Wait—if the official account can't send gifts, does that mean she'll send them privately?]

[Why do I feel like a story is about to unfold?]

Suddenly—

[User "Pokémon Protection Bureau · Officer Tan" has sent you 3 Poké Balls as a gift!]

Ye Yinchuan almost spat out his water.

"Wait, Officer Tan, you actually sent a gift?! Is that even allowed?!"

The chat exploded again.

[OH SH*T! HE ACTUALLY DID IT!]

[Isn't this against some rule?!]

"Haha, don't worry, don't worry," Officer Tan chuckled.

"Our official accounts have a limited number of free gifts to distribute. The platform gave us three Poké Balls for free—it's not a big deal. Just a little support from us. And hey—chat, don't start spreading nonsense!"

[Damn, I thought it was illegal, but turns out it was just freebie gifts!]

[Wait, doesn't that mean the streamer can still cash it out?!]

"Alright, kid," Officer Tan said, getting serious again. "Your interaction with our intern officer ends here.

"But before I go, I have a couple of questions that I think everyone in the chat would love to hear the answers to."

Ye Yinchuan's eyes slightly narrowed.

He could tell that this was a critical moment—whatever he said next could solidify his reputation even further.

"Go ahead, Officer Tan."

"First question—how did you figure out that this Ponyta was a Psychic-type mutation?

"Second—how did you know that a Psychic Gem could trigger mane growth?"

Ye Yinchuan didn't even hesitate.

"Actually, I can answer both questions at once."

Officer Tan nodded and gestured for him to continue.

"I read about a similar case in a book once," Ye Yinchuan began.

"If you look closely, you'll notice that this Ponyta's forehead is slightly raised. That's because it will eventually grow a small horn.

"And when it matures, it will develop **a mane—not of fire, but of beautiful, pastel-colored, mystical fur—like something out of a fairy tale."

The chat froze for a moment—then exploded again.

[Wait… does this book actually exist?!]

[Holy sh*t… did the streamer just predict the future?!]

Officer Tan rubbed his chin. "Interesting… What's the name of that book?"

"I think it was called… 'Galarian Travels.'"

"'Galarian'?" Officer Tan frowned. "Never heard of that author before."

Ye Yinchuan mentally chuckled.

Of course he hadn't—Galar wasn't a person… it was a region.