novelraw Chapter 40 Tell me, brother, where did you get this Omanyte? Bro, don't get me into trouble!
Chapter 40 Tell me, brother, where did you get this Omanyte? Bro, don't get me into trouble!
Chapter 40 Tell me, bro, where did you get this Omanyte? Brother, don't get me into trouble! (Please continue reading)
Ye Yinchuan stared into thought as he looked at the Pokémon appearing on the screen.
Omanyte is a familiar creature to him in the Pokémon games; it can be encountered in specific wild areas.
But in this Pokémon world, Omanyte is a rather special Pokémon.
In the words of the comments section, it's torture!
Because in the real Pokémon world, Omanyte is a rare and protected Pokémon that was once extinct but has been rediscovered in recent years, and its numbers are extremely small!
According to the Pokémon lore, Omanyte is indeed an extinct creature, but fossils have been discovered and it has been revived using advanced modern technology.
Those ammonites that escaped or were released by humans have multiplied in the wild, and their numbers are no longer rare; in fact, they have even caused some ecological problems.
After all, creatures that were once extinct are somewhat similar to invasive species in the modern environment. Without natural enemies, they can reproduce very quickly.
However, in the real world of Pokémon, there is no evidence to suggest that the technology to revive fossils already exists.
Omanyte is extremely rare, making it an endangered Pokémon.
This Pokémon's appearance is somewhat like a snail, but the patterns on its shell are more complex, with horizontal lines separating the shells. Combined with the overall inward-swirl of the shell, it looks like a chrysanthemum when viewed from the side.
Those horizontal lines are actually the ammonite's water lines, which are also dividing lines that separate each of its air chambers.
It can be understood that ammonites have swim bladder-like structures inside their bodies, which they use to control their buoyancy by filling and deflating water, allowing them to float and sink in the water.
Its outer shell is hard and thick, with a rock-like texture.
This is probably where its name comes from.
However, Ye Yinchuan knew that in his original world, the prototype of the ammonite was actually the "ammonite beetle".
However, in reality, its shell shape is closer to that of a nautilus.
In short, the two are similar in appearance, so it's normal to have trouble distinguishing them.
Moreover, in the real Pokémon world, the patterns and even the shape of the shells of different individuals can vary.
The only visible part of the ammonite's body, besides its pair of slightly dull-looking large eyes, is its many blue tentacles. At first glance, it looks like a glaring, large-bearded creature.
But in Ye Yinchuan's opinion, the color scheme and design have a distinctly alien feel to them.
Why is the anchor silent? Is he calculating how many years he should be sentenced to?
[Are you secretly contacting the Dream Protection Bureau?]
【Brother Yarn, how dare you...】
Looking at the comments and Ye Yinchuan's reaction, "Nutritional Yarn" on the other side of the camera said with a hint of panic:
"What do you mean? Why is everyone talking about punishment? It's just a Pokémon, is it really that serious?"
[Well, you're ignorant of the law!]
Everyone knows it's an Omanyte, but didn't you even bother to look it up online?
[I need to go in and knit some nourishing yarn...]
[It's a knock-off beverage.]
"This... bro, you're really good at this. For endangered Pokémon, illegal trading usually carries a minimum sentence of three years."
"What? Going to jail? What does 'endangered' mean? I heard that ammonites are very rare and valuable, and I only spent 5,000 m... to find one!"
Although you can't see Yangyangmaoxian's face, you can clearly feel the panic and change in his tone.
[5,000 for three years of free room and board, what a bargain!]
[Brother? Brother in jail!]
[If you're going to buy it, why bother getting it appraised?]
What, do I have to pay to find something?
"Is it too late for me to disconnect now?"
Nutritional yarn, weakly asking.
The more he said that, the more flustered the commenters became.
@DreamProtectionBureau·OfficerTan: [No way! A fan specifically asked me to come and take a look. Don't let me waste my time. This ammonite is nice; it looks quite old.]
[Upon hearing there was a potential performance boost, Officer Tan came running.]
[This is a somewhat dated phrase, with a double entendre.]
Is the fan you mentioned called Kirby Appraisal?
"Officer Tan, welcome!"
Ye Yinchuan never expected that the final appraisal would involve such a rare item as an ammonite, which would also attract his old friend, Officer Tan.
Ye Yinchuan did not dislike Officer Tan.
After all, the other party has a lot of fans, which can increase traffic to my live stream, so why not?
@DreamProtectionBureau·OfficerTan: [Kirby, do your assessment well. My viewers and I are really looking forward to it!]
"It's all over, it's all over now."
I never expected the nutritional yarn to be such a big deal; the Dream Protection Bureau arrived as soon as they said they would.
Although I knew about the streamer's connection with the official account.
But he genuinely didn't know that buying and selling ammonites was a crime with such serious consequences.
He could even pronounce the word "endangered" as "pin wei"!
"Tell me, where did you get this ammonite from?"
The anchor's point is: Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely!
"I bought it. There are often fishing teams around here that catch Pokémon from the sea. I thought this thing looked pretty special, so I bought it. When I got home, I searched it up and found out it was an Omanyte. I saw that someone else had auctioned off an Omanyte for 150,000, so I wanted to ask the streamer to confirm..."
@DreamProtectionBureau·OfficerTan: [You mean, you didn't know it was an Omanyte at the time?]
"You dare to spend five thousand without even knowing what Pokémon it is? You're really reckless."
Ye Yinchuan said with a playful tone, "Although this 'nutritional yarn' was one of my early fans, if it really involves the law, then it should be punished."
But then he had a sudden inspiration and said:
"Is it probably acquired from a fisherman who's been doing alright since childhood?"
"Yes, yes, yes! The five thousand I mentioned is in Japanese yen."
Wow, the streamer's hint couldn't be more obvious!
@DreamProtectionBureau Officer Tan: [If involved in illegal overseas transactions, the punishment will be more severe.]
[Haha, you can tell the streamer really wants to get his fans in!]
Holy crap, this is getting really weird!
"Brother, Kirby, please don't get me into trouble!"
The nutritionist was heartbroken and speechless.
"Ahem, perhaps that fisherman just has a humble background, but he is actually a legal citizen of our country..."
Ye Yinchuan admitted that he was running out of ideas to continue the story.
@DreamProtectionBureau Officer Tan: [I almost believed it.]
"What's the point of this identification? Anchor, Officer Tan, can I turn myself in? I'm uneducated and don't understand much, but handing over this ammonite should reduce my sentence, right?"
The nutritional yarn broke through its defenses.
Ye Yinchuan was also helpless; what he said did make sense.
@Dream Treasure Bureau Officer Tan:
[No need to hand it over. Actually, a new policy regarding Omanyte was recently issued. Omanyte has been removed from the list of endangered Pokémon. So buying this Omanyte isn't illegal. You just need to register it and sign a commitment letter promising not to abandon or abuse it.]
Wow, really?
[Five thousand just turned into one hundred and fifty thousand so easily?]
"Didn't that mean you've already won?"
Ye Yinchuan was also slightly taken aback.
When did this new law and regulation come into being? How come he doesn't know anything about it?
I quickly did a quick search, and it really was true.
However, there's only a tiny page about this law or regulation, located at the very bottom of the search results...
"Officer Tan, you have to keep your word! I'm really alright?"
I'm really scared of nutritional yarn.
But when he saw that five thousand had become one hundred and fifty thousand, he was excited and secretly delighted.
@Dream Protection Bureau Officer Tan:
Of course, I wouldn't joke about the new regulations. But if you're hoping to make a fortune, forget it. The price of Omanyte is plummeting. And although Omanyte has been removed from the endangered list, its trading is still strictly regulated!
"Officer Tan, how much can you sell it for?"
Depending on the condition and quality, it'll cost between three and five thousand. I'm also waiting for the streamer's appraisal results.
Other comments:
I get it, it's like buying something that brings loneliness.
[Who said that? Isn't there still the thrill and excitement?]
This isn't a punishment!
The person who sold it to him was shrewd; they sold it at the top price instantly, without even paying platform fees! Brother Yarn fell for it, thinking he'd gotten a bargain, and was laughing all the way to the bank!
"Sigh! Streamer, you should assess it. I know the truth, and I'll understand why I lost money!"
As I watched the comments, I felt like I was being repeatedly whipped on the back of my body.
Compared to actual imprisonment, losing a thousand or two is acceptable!
"Ahem, well then I'll say it."
Looking at the stats of the Omanyte, Ye Yinchuan spoke up.
(End of this chapter)