Chapter 12: A Streamer Who Doesn't Want to Be a Pro Trainer Isn't a Good Isekai Protagonist!
Watching the little Munchlax devour its food with its mouth gaping at an angle of at least 120 degrees, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but marvel. It chowed down like a bulldozer—head down, food in, head up, food gone.
After finishing two whole bags of intermediate-grade food, the little Munchlax began exhibiting its natural behavior—
While eating, it grabbed a big handful of food and stuffed it under its armpit. Its long fur and body structure allowed it to store food there without it easily falling out.
Seeing this, Ye Yinchuan wore a slightly helpless expression.
This was just its instinct—like hamsters storing food in their cheeks or squirrels burying nuts.
Even if he provided enough food, the little Munchlax would still keep up this habit.
Wild Munchlax often forgot about their hidden food, leading to spoilage, bad smells, and bacteria.
But as long as Ye Yinchuan reminded it to eat the stored food first before hiding more, and helped keep it clean, there wouldn't be any issues.
Raising Pokémon required understanding their instincts and adjusting accordingly.
Forcing a Pokémon to change its natural behavior just because of personal preferences—or worse, resorting to extreme measures—was downright selfish.
Perhaps because it had been starving for too long, nearly all 50 pounds of intermediate-grade Pokémon food ended up in the little Munchlax's stomach, with only a small portion hidden in its fur.
Though it looked blissfully satisfied, it still seemed to want more, gazing at Ye Yinchuan with hopeful eyes.
"Little Munchlax, that's enough for now. After starving for so long, eating too much at once could upset your stomach," Ye Yinchuan said, speaking like a gentle but firm parent.
While Munchlax, as a gluttonous Pokémon, had an incredibly strong digestive system and adaptability, there were still limits. Even Munchlax could suffer from indigestion.
Just like how even the healthiest person can catch a cold if they push themselves too hard.
"Snor~"
The little Munchlax nodded dopily, then let out a big yawn.
"Little guy, all you do is eat and sleep."
Ye Yinchuan was both amused and exasperated. Another one of Munchlax's habits was falling asleep right after eating.
What kind of mischief could a Pokémon like this even get up to?
"But before you sleep..."
Ye Yinchuan suddenly remembered the exclusive skill he'd gotten from the system—Super Influence—which he hadn't had the chance to use yet.
Might as well use it now, or he'd have to wait until tomorrow.
Focusing his thoughts, he attempted to activate it.
[Do you wish to use the exclusive skill: Super Influence, to convert your streaming influence points into your Munchlax's Individual Values (IVs)? Current convertible points: 1000.]
Seeing the prompt, Ye Yinchuan confirmed.
[Conversion successful! Remaining influence points: 321.]
"Looks like it only converts in whole numbers."
The exchange rate for Super Influence was 1000:1—meaning 1000 influence points could be converted into 1 IV point.
Since IVs didn't have decimal places, the minimum requirement for conversion was 1000 points.
[Glutton Pokémon: Munchlax]
[Individual Values (IVs): D-rank (30) → D-rank (31)]
Watching the little Munchlax's IVs solidly increase by 1 point, Ye Yinchuan felt a surge of excitement.
Though it was just 1 point, it was still a precious gain.
While IVs didn't necessarily determine whether a Pokémon was "useless," they greatly influenced its growth speed and potential.
This was especially true for professional trainers who raised Pokémon for battles.
Moreover, IVs were innate—extremely difficult to change later.
Even with rare items or special encounters, the chances of boosting IVs were slim to none.
There was a known case where a professional trainer stumbled upon a Legendary Pokémon in a hidden area, and their Pokémon's IVs increased by 3 points due to the Legendary's power.
A Legendary encounter only gave 3 points, yet one stream could give 1?
The sheer value of Super Influence was undeniable.
"If I keep streaming and using Super Influence to raise the little Munchlax's IVs, then over time, could it eventually reach S-rank—or even break past the limits into something unimaginable?"
Though Ye Yinchuan's current goal was to grow his streaming career, what young person in the Pokémon world hadn't dreamed of becoming a professional trainer?
Even becoming an amateur trainer would be a leap from impossible to possible for him.
After all, with its original D-rank IVs, this Munchlax was best suited as a life companion.
While its base stats weren't low, training it for battles would be an uphill struggle.
Besides, raising Pokémon was practically ingrained in everyone's instincts in this world.
Given the chance, who wouldn't want their Pokémon to be stronger?
Even without Super Influence, Ye Yinchuan would have eventually started training the little Munchlax—leveling it up, teaching it moves, practicing battles…
But now, with the ability to convert streaming influence into IVs, he was kickstarting his training plan ahead of schedule—with a future so bright others could only envy him.
"Rest well. Tomorrow, we stream again!"
Ye Yinchuan was too excited to sleep.
Streaming not only made money but also strengthened his little Munchlax—how could anyone not be hyped about that?
This was the first time he felt that streaming was so meaningful, so motivating!
Tossing and turning, he struggled with insomnia.
Only the sound of rain outside and the little Munchlax's snores eventually lulled him into a peaceful sleep.
When he woke up the next day, it was already past noon.
After tidying up and grabbing a meal downstairs, Ye Yinchuan eagerly started his stream.
It was 2 PM.
Though he usually streamed from 7 PM to midnight, his newfound drive made him add an extra session.
He typed out the stream title:
[LIVE Pokémon Appraisals! Professional Streamer—Ask Me Anything! Day 2 Newbie Streamer—FREE Limited-Time Calls!]
Seeing Ye Yinchuan sitting at the computer again, the little Munchlax waddled over and plopped itself beside him, appearing on camera.
Noticing this, Ye Yinchuan felt a warmth in his chest.
This was his mascot. This was emotional support.
Even if the little Munchlax did nothing but sit there, its presence alone gave him a sense of comfort and determination.
As the stream went live, the first wave of viewers poured in.