stonecrandall Chapter 124 The Dream Demon's Close-Up Kill! Don't be afraid, we'll take you to the h
Chapter 124 The Dream Demon's Close-Up Kill! Don't be afraid, we'll take you to the h
Chapter 124 The Dream Demon's Close-Up Attack! Don't be afraid, just take him to the haunted house! The Dragon Slayer Arrives! (Please Subscribe)
At this moment, the room was filled with red light.
A "head" is facing away from the camera, trembling and sobbing, emitting a woman's mournful cry.
Look at its hair, just as "Never Air Force" said.
It looks like a woman's curly hair.
Under the eerie red light, only the head could be seen, and even a part of the neck below could be seen.
But the whole body was nowhere to be seen.
It just floats there, its lower edge irregular.
In the dark, it looks like flesh and blood writhing or being torn apart!
Are you serious?
[I thought seeing the Garuda ghost last time was outrageous enough... I didn't expect this livestream to have even more explosive content!]
[Oh my god! This is terrifying, I can't watch it!]
At this moment, the comments section was also flooded with messages.
Every audience member was both terrified and astonished by what they were witnessing.
Few people noticed that the anchor's expression had already relaxed.
Although the guy hadn't turned around yet, revealing his full form.
But Ye Yinchuan had seen the panel, which meant he could see right through her, so he wasn't flustered at all.
"Air Force, don't panic, this wave is in the bag."
Ye Yinchuan said calmly.
The scene before us was indeed eerie and frightening.
It's enough to scare children to tears, make women scream, and even make grown men's legs go weak.
But once you realize that these are just tricks of Ghost-type Pokémon, you're not so scared anymore.
Of course, this does not mean that Ghost Pokémon are not dangerous or scary.
But compared to the horror one might imagine, this known horror is nothing at all.
Ye Yinchuan, in particular, has plenty of methods when it comes to Pokémon!
[Anchor, so confident?]
Could it be... that he found out again?
Many viewers in the live chat were quite used to Ye Yinchuan's extraordinary abilities.
This mysterious anchor seems to know everything and be omnipotent.
So far, all results are verifiable, and there have been no setbacks.
"Really? Really?"
Absolutely, the Air Force's voice trembled slightly; the scene before him terrified him beyond measure.
The initial surge of enthusiasm was brief, but it cooled down just as quickly!
"Yeah, don't worry. I'm confident I won't ruin my reputation. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a special Ghost-type Pokémon."
I don't know whether to call you lucky or unlucky, but you actually managed to fish this thing out, and it even followed you home!
Ye Yinchuan sighed slightly.
【Wait, another Ghost-type Pokémon?】
[So, besides the Gastly family, there are so many Ghost-type Pokémon in this world?]
They probably all thought it was haunted and didn't notice!
At this point, a heated discussion broke out in the live chat.
It all boils down to whether this is a Ghost-type Pokémon, and what kind of Ghost-type Pokémon it is.
[Ah! I found it! Someone encountered a flying head in the forest at night, also wearing a red pearl necklace! There are even pictures!]
It seems this Pokémon can be found in other places too! So, what's the name of this Pokémon?
Ye Yinchuan saw the pictures posted in the live chat.
He nodded.
That thing is a dream monster.
The Pokémon they encountered was the same type as the one they never encountered in the Air Force.
"This Pokémon is called Misdreavus, and it loves to play pranks and scare people at night. They feed on human fear. Sometimes their cries sound like a woman's screams, and sometimes like a baby's sobs."
Ye Yinchuan explained the situation of the Dream Demon in one sentence.
【Dream Demon? Never heard of that before.】
[Wow, this streamer is amazing! He even knows that.]
"Although there is no direct evidence, according to research, people who are possessed or frightened by dream monsters will have nightmares. It is unknown whether this is due to the dream monsters' own abilities or the fright itself. I think this is why they are called dream monsters."
Ye Yinchuan recalled some of it.
Although the Pokémon series does not depict Misdreavus having the ability to give people nightmares.
However, its evolved form, "Misdreavus," once caused Ash and Team Rocket to fall into a dream.
This is enough to prove that, theoretically, the Dream Demon family has the ability to control nightmares.
However, it seems to be because he enjoys the feeling of being scared.
Dream monsters often appear in person to scare people, rather than just using dreams.
It's worth mentioning that many ghost Pokémon seem to have the ability to create nightmares and even infiltrate dreams.
This actually aligns with Ye Yinchuan's preconceived notions about ghosts, or rather, spirits.
Many films and television shows about ghosts feature the plot of entering dreams.
"Host, what should I do now? Is this Dream Demon strong?"
Although hearing Ye Yinchuan say that it was a Pokémon, I calmed down a lot.
But his tone still betrayed his fear.
"Amazing, amazing on every level."
Ye Yinchuan commented.
This Misdreavus is also level 37 and has mastered some impressive moves.
This tail-shaped structure, which is definitely not an air force unit, is no match for them.
Therefore, you must never provoke the other party and trigger an attack.
The methods used by Ghost-type Pokémon are also quite unconventional.
Just like Gastly and Gengar, if they don't get along, they can pull your soul out to play with it, and killing you is a matter of minutes.
Even Gastly's poison gas is extremely deadly.
"But don't be afraid, I'm here. As long as you do as I say, there will be no danger."
"Okay, host, I'll listen to whatever you say!"
"Now, the first thing you need to do is not be afraid."
"what?"
The Air Force was completely bewildered.
Because what he said was somewhat unreasonable.
Faced with this situation, fear is almost an instinct.
Is the streamer joking? It's as funny as me telling my boyfriend I'm sad and him telling me not to be sad!
[I said I wanted to unfollow, but you told me not to? Does that even matter?]
"Here's the thing. What I mean is, with my help, you need to mentally prepare yourself and break down your fear of dream monsters."
Misdreavus, this Pokémon, is actually not very good at dealing with bold people. To put it bluntly, it bullies the weak and fears the strong; if you're not afraid of it, then you really aren't afraid of it.
Ye Yinchuan provided a brief explanation, which made it much easier for people to understand.
"I understand. But, host, I still can't help it. Don't you think it really looks like a woman's head? How can a Pokémon look like that?"
"That's just your imagination. How does it look like a human head? Its hair looks more like a will-o'-the-wisp, and its eyes and the beads on its neck are quite pretty if you look closely."
I actually wish it really was a woman's head...
【Wait, buddy upstairs? A person can't, or at least shouldn't!】
At this moment, the dream demon's crying gradually subsided.
It felt a little strange, as if the man's fear of himself was diminishing.
This made it somewhat dissatisfied.
"Aww!"
The Dream Demon suddenly turned its head, bursting with speed, and rushed in front of Absolutely No Air Force, delivering a close-range kill.
"Oh my god!"
The Air Force was so frightened that it screamed.
The tail-like creature beside him was also so frightened that its fur stood on end, and it jumped up as if it were flying.
As he watched the red light shimmer on the beaded necklace around his neck, he absorbed the fear of never being able to escape.
The dream demon's mood brightened again, and it even hummed a tune.
However, it seemed a little eerie in the quiet night.
[That scared me to death, damn it!]
[This close-up is irresistible!]
"Master, host, I'm really scared! Aren't you scared?"
After escaping that room, the Air Force leader hugged his trembling tail.
He spoke to the camera, sounding somewhat breathless.
The fright he experienced these past few days has left him very weak.
"My heart is pounding so hard right now, I can't take it!"
Ye Yinchuan frowned upon seeing this.
He hadn't expected the Dream Demon to be so ruthless, launching a close-range attack right from the start.
The worst fear is that this person will be terrified, or even develop a heart attack.
But Ye Yinchuan also got to work.
He took a screenshot of the video and posted it directly to the live stream.
I posted many pictures in a row, and even used a doodle pen to make emoticons for the Dream Demon.
"Look how cute it is, what are you afraid of?"
"Essentially, Misdreavus is just a Pokémon that likes to scare people. As long as we're not afraid, this thing won't succeed at all."
"All fear stems from the unknown. Now that I'm posting these screenshots so clearly, are you still afraid?"
As Ye Yinchuan spoke, he couldn't help but laugh at himself.
If the dream demon looks closely...
She has big eyes, a small mouth, and a round face; she's still quite cute.
Perhaps it's the ghost-like quality, or perhaps it's people's imagination that amplifies its frightening nature.
Just like how the Air Force would never mistake a dreadful demon for a woman's head in the dark.
But in reality, if you look closely under a fluorescent light, it's an adorable little thing!
You know what, he's actually quite handsome.
Indeed, upon closer inspection, it's not even as scary as the streamer's Ugly Fish.
[Hilarious! Turning a screenshot of a ghost into a meme—this streamer is probably the only one on the entire internet to do that!]
Isn't all fear a result of insufficient firepower?
"It doesn't seem... as scary as I thought. How did I mistake it for a woman's head?"
The Air Force, mustering its courage, looked at the screenshots posted by Ye Yinchuan and even laughed.
Although her complexion looked pale, she had improved a lot.
Tail also watched along with its owner.
The light from the screen illuminated Wei Li's round face, his expression serious, making him look earnest yet adorable.
"Aren't you scared anymore?"
"I'm not afraid anymore..."
"Then let me tell you again, unless absolutely necessary, the dream monster will not attack or even kill you."
Ye Yinchuan resolutely blocked the railway.
In fact, people's fear is essentially an instinctual fear of death.
Just like the fear of the deep sea, it stems from the many unknown threats it presents: the fear of drowning, the fear of sharks, the fear of giant creatures...
The same goes for ghosts; there's always the feeling that ghosts will harm people, kill people, or even eat people...
Therefore, one way to eliminate fear is to eliminate potential threats.
Once you realize that something is absolutely safe, you won't be so afraid.
In other words.
Why is there such a claim that all fear stems from insufficient firepower?
It is precisely because your firepower is so strong that it can eliminate all threats that you naturally have nothing to fear!
Is this information reliable? Why do you say that?
You have to take responsibility for your words.
"Don't forget what I said before, Misdreavus are Pokémon that feed on human fear, and can generate considerable fear when faced with death."
But the dream demon isn't stupid; it can tell the difference between a full meal and a full meal.
Besides, they don't have any bad intentions; they just enjoy the feeling of scaring people, unaware that their actions can cause trouble for humans, or even endanger their lives!
Ye Yinchuan was so resolute.
That's because he had just heard the dream demon's thoughts.
It wasn't a malicious sentiment; it was simply something I found fun, and also a bit of a competitive spirit.
Essentially, it's the same nature as Munchlax's love of eating.
Many Ghost-type Pokémon are like this.
Without domestication and the ability to control their own abilities, they can unknowingly cause harm to humans.
So, does that mean Misdreavus aren't actually bad?
Ye Yinchuan's response to this was:
"As a wild ghost Pokémon, Misdreavus isn't really inherently bad. But we absolutely cannot tolerate its behavior that harms humans, and we must intervene."
But no matter what, someone will be scared, right?
[If we have to get rid of the Dream Demon and drive it away because of this, I feel sorry for the Dream Demon!]
Ye Yinchuan did not respond to this.
But he did have some ingenious ideas in his mind.
If a Pokémon like Misdreavus were trained, could it become an employee of a haunted house?
After all, there are so many people who like to seek out frights and thrills.
And since dream demons feed on fear, wouldn't that be a win-win situation where everyone gets what they want?
Ye Yinchuan felt that it was theoretically feasible.
Moreover, in this world...
The Gastly family already had training and worked as employees of the haunted house at the amusement park.
If the Gastly family can do it, then Misdreavus should be able to do it too!
Ye Yinchuan did not voice this idea.
It's because the people of this world know too little about dream demons.
They might not be able to be trained properly, and are even more prone to going out of control than the Gastly family.
Secondly, Misdreavus mainly live in the wild.
It would be bad if some profit-driven businessman went out of his way to capture dream monsters just to build a haunted house.
"Host, I understand, I'm not that scared anymore. But what should I do next? Should I just ignore it? By the way, host, please don't call me Air Force anymore, just call me Ah Jun!"
[He laughed; the fisherman's spirit has returned.]
[It just dawned on me, the person in question definitely didn't choose a name that sounds like "Air Force," but the streamer called him "Air Force," hahaha!]
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but smile at this.
The tense and fearful atmosphere caused by the dream monster has clearly eased.
"Okay, Ah Jun. I don't have any good ideas on how to deal with it. After all, even if you release it from your house, it might not necessarily go back to the wild and could very well run off and scare other people."
Okay, I'll let the Dream Protection Bureau know. It's been confirmed as a Pokémon; they should send someone to handle it.
That's it?
I was naive; I thought the streamer would just deal with it directly!
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan just smiled and shook his head.
For Ah Jun, driving the dream demon away from his house was not a difficult task, but rather a very simple one.
But what happens after they're driven away? There are many more issues to consider.
"I understand, anchor."
"That's settled then, Ah Jun. I've already contacted the Dream Protection Bureau, and they said they'll be coming over soon. Give me your number, and keep your phone accessible."
After explaining the situation, Ye Yinchuan disconnected the line.
I believe this matter will come to an end, and there shouldn't be any more trouble.
"Keep going, everyone, anyone want to connect?"
@Seafood hunters:
[Host, I've been waiting for you for ages! Please give me a thumbs up this time. I have a rare Pokémon I'd like you to appraise!]
Ye Yinchuan's gaze searched through the comments section.
Ultimately, it came down to this one.
"A beachcomber? Could it be another Water-type Pokémon?"
Ye Yinchuan pondered for a moment and felt that he had stirred up a hornet's nest with Water-type Pokémon.
The main problem is that it's expensive. I saw too many water-themed displays at that event, and I was getting a bit tired of them.
[User "Never Go Home Empty-Handed" gifted a 3-piece premium fishing rod!]
[Gift message: Host, all my secret stash of money is here, thank you so much! I'll try to talk to my wife about giving you more gifts later!]
Ye Yinchuan was both amused and exasperated.
A high-end fishing rod costs 100 yuan.
After marriage, is this all the secret money a man has?
However, Ye Yinchuan also sensed Ah Jun's feelings.
He felt most gratified that he was able to help his old friend.
"It's nothing, Ah Jun. I'm still very grateful to you for sending me this ugly fish!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than another gift popped up.
[User "Catching the Sea" gifted: 8 high-grade fishing rods!]
[Gift message: Host, I've sent a gift, could you please help me appraise it? My Pokémon isn't doing well and I'm afraid it won't make it through the night, please save it!]
When Ye Yinchuan saw the message on the gift, he felt that this "beachcomber" had him completely under his control.
They're giving gifts and bringing up the fact that Pokémon's life is in danger...
No matter which point it was, it touched Ye Yinchuan's heart and was enough to move him!
"Okay, you're the one I choose! Beachcomber!"
[You have approved the connection request from user "Catching the Sea"!]
[Connection successful!]
"Please, streamer, save the children!"
It's clear that this beachcomber was in a hurry; he immediately pointed the camera at his Pokémon.
Wow, what kind of Pokémon is that?
Seriously, how many undiscovered Pokémon are there in the world?
[Is this Mariro? You guys have never seen this before?]
[Upstairs, you're definitely mistaken, this is absolutely not Marill! Marill's tail isn't this big or this flat! But you know what, it really does look like it!]
Looking at the comments and the image of the Pokémon in front of me.
Ye Yinchuan's eyes flickered.
He recognized the Pokémon.
It was entirely blue, and its body looked like a water-filled balloon.
It has no arms, but its ears are round and its eyes are bright and lively.
She has white, round spots on her cheeks, which makes her look very cute.
The tail is curved and folded, like an "M", with a ball at the end.
That sphere, in theory, is about the same size as its body.
But this one must have encountered some problems; its tail is a bit limp, as if it's leaking.
Its panel was also extracted by the discerning eye of the appraiser.
【Water Jewel Pokemon: Azur Lane】
[Level: 6]
【Attribute: Normal, Fairy】
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: D-rank (190)]
Individual Value: Grade A (187)
【Characteristics: Herbivorous】
Personality: Timid
[Skills: Tail Wagging, Water Gun, Jump, Helping Hand, Bubble Beam]
[Status: Hungry, weak, severe cold]
[Evolution Route: Azullie - Marill - Marill]
[Trait: None]
After glancing at the panel, Ye Yinchuan frowned slightly.
This Luli is indeed in a very bad situation.
So far in the live stream, it seems that apart from that Omanyte, this Azurri is in the most serious condition.
The three negative states are hunger and illness.
[Oh no! The streamer frowned; something's wrong!]
[Life or death is unpredictable!]
"Host, is the situation serious? Do you recognize this Pokémon?"
Faced with the anxious inquiries of the beachcombers.
Ye Yinchuan responded:
"I recognize this. It's a Lully, the pre-evolution form of Marill. It usually evolves into Marill very quickly."
[What is this "Luli Li" and "Mali Lu" thing? What is the streamer babbling about?]
A quick glance at the comments section left Ye Yinchuan speechless.
The names of these Pokémon are quite tongue-twisting, and sometimes it's easy to get them mixed up.
But if you mention its title, "Dragon Slayer Warrior".
It's likely that very few Pokémon enthusiasts are unaware of its renowned name.
Of course, its appearance is also considered classic.
What? Marill has an unevolved form? I always thought Marill was the original form...
[Host, you're not lying to us, are you?]
"Why would I lie to you? It's just that artificially bred Marilu has a hard time having offspring."
We usually see Aurelia in the wild. But because its appearance is easily confused with Marilulu, many people don't know it.
Moreover, it would be difficult for Lulili to survive without the protection of Mariluru and Mariluruli. Just like this one.
[It feels like the streamer is reciting a rhyme...]
So, is this Alolan Glory beyond saving?
Ye Yinchuan also felt that his tongue was about to get tied in knots.
He paused, took a sip of water, and continued:
"He might have been beyond saving, but after meeting me, things are hard to say."
[Oh no! It's the streamer's turn again!]
[Please stop pretending, my Tauros is saying he can't take it anymore!]
"Really? If you can save this child... save Lulili, streamer, I'll send you another batch of gifts!"
"Hey! What are you talking about! As someone who loves Pokémon, saving Pokémon is my duty. Talking about gifts is pointless."
However, if you have the ability, I wouldn't mind sending you some. Anyway... let's deal with this Lulili's situation first!
[What a blatant lie!]
Okay, okay, you've said both sides of the argument!
After a moment of playfulness, Ye Yinchuan became serious and said:
"Where did you find this aureole? What was its condition when you found it? Did you do anything about it afterwards?"
To avoid any oversights, Ye Yinchuan decided to ask more detailed questions.
All medical practices require observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation.
Even though it's just a cameo role as a Pokémon doctor, I still have to do my job properly!
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Thank you to reader "Lone Wolf's Shadow" for the 5000 Qidian Coins!
Twelve thousand, the Dream Demon storyline comes to a temporary end!
(End of this chapter)