"Yeah. But I estimate that after it recovers from its injuries and evolves, it'll take at least a month, maybe even two. It depends on how many resources you're willing to invest. But I can't guarantee it'll evolve. I can only say it's an opportunity—how you handle it is up to you."
Lovy saw the comments. Some people didn't even know that Omanyte could evolve.
He guessed it was probably because Omanyte was so rare, and its evolved form even rarer.
After all, he had just looked up some info and found details about Omastar, which meant some people did know.
As for the evolution conditions for Omanyte, there really wasn't any reliable information online. The requirements were unclear.
But Lovy knew that in the game, Omanyte evolves at level 40.
Of course, real life couldn't follow the game mechanics exactly.
After verifying, Charmander evolves at levels 16 and 36—just like in the games.
So, for a Pokémon like Omanyte with only one evolution stage, level 40 should be it. Lovy also remembered that there weren't any extra conditions.
The Omanyte named "Nutri-Yarn" was already level 36—evolution was near!
But since it was just a theory, Lovy didn't dare promise anything—he just said it was a chance.
"Bro, I'll reach out again later, can you help me keep an eye on it?"
"No problem, no problem."
As long as the gifts came in, everything was negotiable.
Lovy thought to himself, but didn't say it out loud.
"That's all for today's stream, everyone. See you this afternoon and evening!"
[Nooo, bro! I'm still waiting for your appraisal!]
[My roommate's like Omanyte too—might not make it through the night. His dying wish is to watch more of your stream!]
[What kind of streamer signs off at midnight? I can't sleep without your streams!]
Lovy glanced at the chat but still decided to end the stream.
Even though the traffic was decent after midnight, he didn't want to sacrifice his health.
Health is the foundation of revolution, and streaming is a long-term career.
"Snorlax, come give me a hug!"
Having just finished work, Lovy reached for Snorlax.
The Pokémon obediently waddled over, acting as Lovy's oversized pillow and portable charger—
Steady, warm, soft, and stress-relieving…
After a long period of work, both body and mind need healing—nothing beats a cute Pokémon!
Some readers were worried the treasure-appraisal plot might get repetitive. But the main theme of the book is streaming and appraising treasures—it won't stray. There will be light-hearted daily life scenes, interactions, and Pokémon training woven in. Later, Snorlax will be raised properly, other Pokémon will be captured, and the world-building will expand. But appraisal remains the core—it's the title and the pitch of the book. I'll make sure the treasure appraisals stay fresh and varied. This week's story arc is critical—please keep reading and vote!
[Ding! You've earned 4,887 influence points from this stream!]
[Your fame level has increased to: Level 3 — Guests Are Arriving!]
[You need 19,996 more influence points to reach the next fame level!]
[Would you like to claim your fame reward bundle?]
The system message came late, but it came.
It snapped Lovy out of his immersive hug with Snorlax.
"Snorlax…"
Lovy tried to release the hug.
"Snor?"
Snorlax looked a little downcast. Those pitiful eyes seemed to say—
You were the one who asked for a hug, and now you're done before I even got my fill?
Confronted with that look, Lovy felt like a total jerk.
"Alright, I'll give you another hug before bed."
Lovy patted Snorlax on the head. Its rabbit-like ears twitched in response to the affection.
The rest of the body didn't move, just the ears—oddly cute and a little silly.
"Don't forget the snack under your arm."
Seeing that Snorlax still looked a bit unwilling, Lovy had a sudden idea.
"Snor!"
Snorlax remembered, reached under its arm, grabbed a handful of Pokémon kibble, and shoved it into its mouth.
Didn't even chew—no idea if it could even taste it.
"Finish all your food before bed, and I'll give you new snacks tomorrow."
"Snor!"
Every night before bed, Lovy had to manage Snorlax's underarm snacks.
It's like brushing your teeth every day—necessary hygiene.
That storage spot was warm and damp—if not cleaned regularly, Snorlax would smell awful.
That's one of the reasons, aside from how expensive it is to feed, why people find Snorlax so hard to care for...
Otherwise, such a cute Pokémon should be more popular—not as obscure as it currently is.
After settling Snorlax, Lovy finally turned to the system prompt.
"So I got 4,887 influence points from this stream? Just a little short of leveling up!"
Lovy thought to himself.
Last stream he got 3,796 points—this time about a thousand more. While not as dramatic as last time's threefold increase, it was solid growth.
"Shows my stream retention is decent, and popularity is gradually increasing. I just need a breakthrough moment to reach the next level."
This was only Lovy's third official stream. For a newbie, whether in traffic, retention, or donations, the data was quite promising.
Lovy felt content with his progress and firmly believed in building success step by step—no shortcuts to overnight fame.
"A new fame reward bundle!"
More than the income from this stream…
Lovy was more interested in what rewards the fame level-up would bring.
"Will it be a new ability? Or something else? 'Guests Are Arriving'—does that mean I'm just gaining popularity, or I'm starting to have regulars?"
Either way, Lovy felt it was a fitting title, though he leaned toward the second meaning.
"Open it!"
These thoughts flashed through Lovy's mind in an instant.
Right now, he was most eager to see what the system would give for leveling up.
[You have claimed your Fame Reward Bundle. You received the exclusive skill: Heart of Listening!]
[Exclusive Skill: Heart of Listening]
[Description: You can hear the inner voices of Pokémon. This will help you appraise them more accurately and communicate better. However, this ability is so powerful that it consumes influence points continuously while active.]
"Wow! That means I can hear what my Snorlax is thinking? I'll finally know what's on its mind!"
Lovy's first reaction wasn't to use the skill on stream—
But that it would help him communicate better with Snorlax in daily life, strengthening their bond.
Pokémon are intelligent and have emotions—but they can't speak human language.
Well… Meowth from Team Rocket is an exception.
"Let's try it out now!"
[Would you like to activate the exclusive skill: Heart of Listening?]
[Current influence points: 4k+]
[Estimated duration: 8+ minutes (can be turned off anytime)]
"What the—?"
Lovy nearly swore.
It's like a prepaid phone card—listening to thoughts costs influence points.
And the conversion rate? 1,000 points for 2 minutes?
More expensive than an international call!
"Whatever. I have to try. I can't help it."
Lovy could only accept that "Super Influence" cost points, and now "Heart of Listening" did too.
He simply wasn't earning influence fast enough!
As the Heart of Listening activated, Lovy found the subtle sounds around him becoming sharper—not noisy, just clearer. He could tune into any one of them.
Lovy looked at Snorlax.
At the moment, Snorlax had its back to him, doing something sneaky—it looked like a clumsy little thief. Dumb but lovable.
Then Lovy heard Snorlax's voice.
It wasn't human speech, just Snorlax's usual cries—
But when Lovy heard it, the meaning automatically translated in his mind. The sensation was magical.
"Snor… food's gone again…"
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