Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 654 To Obtain [Thunderstorm]. In the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Gerald's Doomsday Has Arrived.
As the incident involving the Pillar of Spear came to an end, its aftershocks reverberated throughout Sinnoh. With the appearance of the voice of Olafion, the people of this land seemed to be reborn with the three essential elements of the heart.

Mount Harshness, a solid rock mountain covered by thick volcanic ash, seems to have reached the end of its destiny.

"Inject the power of the flames into the volcano!"

Under such command, a large number of Fire-type Pokémon and trainers were summoned to spew explosive flames into a desolate volcano, attempting to reawaken the extinguished "furnace".

The arrival of the cold wave and the withering of vegetation have plunged the Pokémon living here into a painful situation. Trainers in the Battle Zone have joined forces to engage in a fierce battle against these restless Pokémon.

People seemed to have returned to an era 150 years ago or even longer, to a harsh time when life fought each other for survival.
However, what broke all of this was a green gem.

A green light enveloped the harsh mountain, accompanied by a powerful roar and the sound of "grass flutes." The deafening roar that had ceased to be heard from the volcano gradually faded away.

Intense heat shot into the sky, and the volcano, which had been drained of its energy and ceased its activity, was reborn!
This scene shocked many people, and even after the giant beast in the light disappeared and people dispersed, the scenes they had witnessed remained unforgettable.

Scenic spot.

"The last time I saw Groudon was at Buried Tower. The heat bestowed by the Pokémon of the continent has benefited the entire world."

"And it was the Lightmoss that defeated Groudon, made it acknowledge us, held back the Earth Monsters, and saved the Hoenn continent at that time."

"Otherwise, given the terrible situation at that time, I really don't know what to do."

"The Hikari light itself and the radiant moss are, respectively, the origin and the phenomenon."

At the entrance to the scenic area of ​​Yanku Mountain, a blue-haired nobleman is talking with Zhulan, who has finished her work.

Cynthia: "I never expected to run into you here, Mr. Daigo! It's been so long since we last met, huh? It doesn't seem like that long at all. You've come to ask me about the Sinnoh mythos."

Steven: "Yeah, because I had planned to come to Sinnoh to dig for rare stones. After the Hoenn crisis ended, I came to the Battle Zone and bought a villa specifically to store my collectibles. When this mountain stopped operating, I immediately thought of the fact that Mt. Chimney was also ceasing operations."

"So, if you don't mind, the subsequent maintenance work on Mount Harshness can be handled by Devon Corporation. We have the most expertise in geothermal energy projects. After communicating with the lava team and the marine team, we should be able to develop a maintenance system that can completely prevent the volcano from stopping."

"And we must apologize for the incident involving Team Galactic."

Daigo's expression was very serious: "Although we shouldn't make excuses, the technology developed in the Hoenn region has indeed brought disaster to other regions."

"I heard that Team Galactic recruited some researchers who left the Corydalis Corporation a long time ago. The company used to send corporate spies to investigate the trade secrets of other companies. Our Devon Corporation used to be a company that refined steel and developed energy. A long time ago, we were much smaller than them."

"Although many researchers have transitioned or been recruited and started new lives, the strict discipline of the Corydalis Corporation has caused some people to develop abnormal mental states and extreme ideas, thus becoming accomplices in fueling the flames. This is unavoidable."

Zhu Lan shook her head: "I know about the Great Violet Company. They used to have dealings with Black Gold Coal Mine. Speaking of which, back then, the Gym Leader of Black Gold City was Mr. Dong Gua, but now he is the Gym Leader of Canal City."

“I am also familiar with these development projects, such as the seabed energy harvesting, the large-scale underground city development, and the new Mauville Power Plant. However, at that time, the technological level of our Sinnoh region was not yet high enough to undertake these projects and carry out cooperation.”

"So, the Galaxy team fully absorbed this part of the technology, combined it with Devon Corporation's geothermal energy technology, and their cutting-edge technology, which caused all of this."

"For researchers who cannot find a way out in the free world, Team Galactic helps them establish new ideals and dignity, allowing them to live and dedicate themselves to the cause without worrying about living expenses, and with an unlimited supply of soft drinks in the refrigerator that never runs out no matter how much they drink."

"This is definitely a much better offer than what the Big Corydalis Company is offering."

The combination of technologies from different regions can produce a tremendous chemical reaction, a fact that both champions are wary of.

I can't imagine how many people in this world still like to pull off big stunts.

"The trainers in the Battle Zone had previously attempted to awaken the volcano using their own power. We had tried this before the incident in the Hoenn region. Team Aqua wanted to stop Mt. Chimney's activity, while Team Magma wanted to awaken Mt. Chimney, which was a dormant volcano. The two teams clashed at the summit."

The famous Chimney Hill dogfighting tournament thus began.

Cynthia and Steven signed an agreement to maintain Mt. Crusaders. Although the people of the Battle Zone don't consider themselves part of the Sinnoh region, they are still subject to the Sinnoh League's management, after all...
Xiao Guang is still on the harsh mountain and hasn't come over yet.

Zhu Lan looked at the group of people walking towards the villa:
"Da Ye! Considering your involvement in the fire-transfer work on Yan Ku Mountain, I'll let bygones be bygones for your skipping work this time!"

Ronald McDonald with red hair (Da Ye):

"Hey! Big sister, let's talk this out! Isn't it normal for me to be in the Battle Zone? The Battle Arena is managed by my grandfather. I'm back here to visit relatives! It's cold everywhere in Sinnoh in winter. I prefer warm places. I'm a fire-type expert, so of course I'll be at the volcano [refreshing]!"

"Right, little Aysa?"

"Uh, I guess there's no way to argue with that. Hot weather really does ignite fighting spirit. Sinnoh is just too cold." Aysa scratched her head. She'd taken Moss's advice and come here with Steven to dig for rocks, hoping to find the legendary volcano Pokémon, but...
In short, they did indeed see Seadra.

Another thing is that the climate here makes Asha, whose clothes have no sleeves, feel freezing cold!
Daigo chuckled: "That's true. Aysa often goes to the Drought Caves to train too. Fire attribute experts are all like that."

Da Ye nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, yes! The Hoenn champion is so understanding, while the Sinnoh champion doesn't understand people's hearts."

These words made veins pop out on Zhu Lan's forehead!

"Da Ye, let the blood sacrifice begin with you."

Cynthia has made up her mind to teach Leafeon a lesson in some of the upcoming Sinnoh tournaments! However, Ronald McDonald is still unaware that he is in danger, and even Aysa, who is standing next to him, has noticed and quickly retreats behind the others.

However, Cynthia also has to admit that what Da Ye said is true. This guy is actually half a member of the Battle Zone. Being able to wander around Sinnoh East and the Battle Zone is already his limit.

"And this guy—"

Da Ye gave a thumbs-up and pointed behind him.

Behind him is a handsome international police officer!

"I never imagined that the girl I met in Lucky City would become the key to saving the Sinnoh region, and that the treasure created by Lord Shield would save the lives of countless Pokémon and humans in the Battle Zone."

"It protected everyone during this cold wave and brought new life back to the earth."

Handsome guy: "The precious gem of life."

"This is something that is absolutely incomprehensible to modern people who are good at science and technology."

"Please convey my gratitude to Lord Shield. This capture was a great success. The remaining members of Team Galactic in the Battle Zone have all been captured with the help of the Sinnoh Elite Four, the top fighters in the Battle Arena, and the pioneers!"

"Well, this is all thanks to [Pluto]. Although that guy kept shouting things like 'I'm really not an international policeman,' nobody believed him. It's unbelievable that the other members of Team Galactic actually ganged up on Pluto before they were captured."

These words immediately filled the air with a joyful atmosphere.

Then Zhu Lan shared her speculations about Dr. Gero and asked the Interpol for help in the manhunt. However, the handsome man looked troubled and said that the Interpol couldn't spare many people.

"Investigating and gathering evidence is extremely difficult. Dr. Gero used to be a young doctor who published important research results, how could he have fallen so low as to want to turn the Reversal World into his own Beautiful World?"

"【Brave New World】——"

The handsome guy realized something, his expression changed slightly, and under the watchful eyes of the trainers, he suddenly shook his head:

"No, it's nothing. Maybe I'm just overthinking it?"

It shouldn't be associated with some great philanthropist.

After all, the leader of the Galactic Team had similar ideals.

"I see. According to Lord Shield's investigation records, Dr. Zero was originally Dr. Mu Xuan Gracelando's assistant. Together, they began researching the Reverse World in the Sinnoh region. In order to be able to freely travel to and from the Reverse World, Dr. Mu Xuan researched a machine that could replicate Giratina's abilities. However, it was later discovered that this would sacrifice Giratina, so Dr. Mu Xuan deleted the design draft of the machine. Dr. Zero was very unwilling about this."

"Seriously, are they crazy? How can they think of killing the gods who support this world? Just like the Galactic Team, they're people who disregard the world itself for their own selfish desires."

"Mugen Graceland, Mugen Graceland Infinite Gracidia. No, it's Newton Graceland. Newton."

"The other one is Zero. Zero."

Although such unfounded accusations should not be readily believed, many of the things that Guangtai said have already come true. Therefore, the handsome man felt that even if he could not send manpower, he would send the corresponding technical personnel to help.

Meanwhile, the bargaining chip in the exchange was a portion of the Galaxy's technology.

Of course, the Japanese don't care about this part. Everything that needs to be analyzed has already been analyzed. For righteous organizations, this is actually a major boost.

Moreover, this similar operational behavior reminded the handsome man of a similar operation conducted by Interpol several years ago.

To attack something that originally existed in the world in order to protect it? No, Giratina is a Pokémon from mythology, and it is different from those invaders from other worlds.
"Next, I also need to convey another message to Lord Shield. That's right, I will be going to another place, and the person who will take over my work here is my and Lord Shield's superior."

"That's right, that superior also wants to meet with Mr. Daigo."

"With me?" Daigo found it a bit strange. They were already in Sinnoh, so why was he still involved in something?
Zhu Lan joked, "Could it be that you've mistaken the local champion for someone else?"

The handsome man coughed lightly:
"No, that's because our boss has a connection with the Hoenn region. Knowing what happened in Sinnoh, she also plans to ask Cynthia about the legends of space and time."

"Then, she wished to apply to Lord Daigo for permission to go to the Battle Tower in the Battle Frontier."

"Because she is from another dimension. And she used to be."

Daigo was startled: "Wait! Are you talking about what Higanbana once said, 'A universe without super evolution'?!"

Handsome guy: "Um, I don't know who you're talking about, Higana. We don't know anything about the Hoenn incident. To be honest, although people like me, as elites of the international police, are often dispatched to various regions, our scope of operations does not cover all areas."

"Moreover, given our clandestine identities and operations, we should be called detectives, agents, or secret agents."

"The Hoenn and Sinnoh regions are areas that the Ranger League is primarily responsible for patrolling and defending, something you should know better than anyone else."

"However, our leader is indeed someone from a distant universe. Several years ago, but unfortunately, when she was found, she was bathed in powerful energy, unconscious, and had even lost her memories."

"We only remember that she was a trainer who guarded a tower, which was very, very tall. Her clothing was somewhat androgynous, but she used to be a young girl with light purple hair that was slightly curled. After comparison and investigation, we are certain of this."

"That tower is located in the Hoenn region. It's the Battle Tower in the Battle Frontier. The reason she couldn't find the corresponding tower before was because..."

Daigo: "It's because the war zone hasn't been built yet."

"The trainer guarding the tower, you mean... she looks like..."

"A battle against Lord Tower, Lila?!"

Although Daigo wasn't very familiar with the people in the Battle Frontier, he did know the appearances of the various leaders there, as the Hoenn Champion.

Daigo: "But how is that possible? Lila is still working in the Frontier."

Bamboo Orchid: "Bathing in immense energy, traversing the distant universe [Ultimate Hole]?"

"This was just mentioned at an academic conference! I didn't expect that concrete evidence would appear so soon. I see, the investigation that Dr. Barnett mentioned in her report is exactly what Interpol has experienced."

"It seems something might have happened before; Guangtai mentioned something similar at the power plant."

Handsome guy: "Yeah, that's my past, something I'm ashamed to talk about, it caused a lot of serious problems. It was because I developed sympathy for Ultra Beasts."

This led to his companion being killed by the Gluttonous King.

"For some reason, Lord Shield is very clear about this, but considering that he is not an ordinary person, there is no need to investigate further."

"Next, the Great Lord will take my place here. Besides wanting to learn from the two of you, she also plans to return to the place she has a deep connection with after the operation and search are over, in the warm islands of Alora."

The handsome guy decided to send a notification to Guangtai.

As for the strongholds.

Originally, the "Lushan Motel" was supposed to exist on several islands in the area, but now it seems it should be renamed Pony Island.

It's quite interesting, actually.

Lushan Motel, which uses "The King of Taking Leave" as its advertising and representative image, has branches on the three major islands of Alola, but not on Poni Island.

"So, for her, who has always worked diligently, this might be a long-awaited long vacation of 'laziness'."

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The academic conference in Watervein City resumed the following day. Dr. Yamanashi re-presented the evolutionary aspects he hadn't been able to finish, and this time, he added a significant amount of new content!

"It's actually based on the content about Xyz, Mesprit, Azelf, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, which argues from the perspectives of space-time and the mind and spirit whether Pokémon can have evolutionary types?"

"Let's start with the legends of Sinnoh. After all, something extraordinary happened before. The legends of Sinnoh appeared and disappeared. Only after they actively appeared and caused a huge impact is it necessary to decipher them. However, most of the content is still a mystery, and Professor Yamanashi still has some concerns."

"The plan is to add Rotom, which was previously announced, to the Pokédex, and to make machines a bridge connecting humans and Pokémon. This is to measure the effect of the energy of the Heart on Pokémon evolution."

"In other words, we're categorizing everything like intimacy evolution into this section. However, there are indeed cases like this."

The researchers listening to the report all had rather strange expressions, and the doctors who had returned from Poplar Town and were responsible for activating Orasion had even more subtle expressions.

What to say?

Rather than constantly investigating various characteristics of Pokémon, it would be much better to obtain firsthand information directly from the Pokémon themselves.
"Uh... So the Rotom Pokédex is really a powerful tool for investigating ecology and assisting in research, right?"

"The contribution of the Galactic Team's destruction is greater than the sum of their sales of home appliances over ten years. Oh, and that elusive development of cosmic energy—though it was just a smokescreen—they actually developed [energy conversion technology] to create the Galactic Destruction Bomb!"

"Wait a minute. Even if we can understand Pokémon's language and get firsthand information directly from them, we can't be sure that what they're saying is accurate, right?"

"what do you mean?"

"Just as humans can lie, Pokémon can lie for various reasons. If we share the same origin, then even our language and hearts are the same. Since we can understand each other, then our emotions must be the same too."

"Moreover, even among humans, can you guarantee that you fully understand your own body? Ultimately, you still need to undergo physical examinations and a series of tests, right?"

"Well, that makes a lot of sense, but..."

The researchers chattered amongst themselves in the audience, each expressing their own views like sparrows, before falling silent again after Dr. Yamanashi coughed lightly.

Naturally, different researchers have different views on Pokémon research, but when it comes to things like form transformation, Pokémon themselves have more to say, especially those Pokémon that can freely change their form.

Dr. Blatano finally got a chance to speak.

This trip to Sinnoh was definitely worthwhile. Although my paper was so weak that I had to stay up all night to rewrite it, look at my teacher, Dr. Yamanashi!
He must have stayed up all night last night, re-arguing and rewriting!

At this age, people are staying up all night rewriting their papers. What does it matter that I only tore out a few dozen pages?
"That's right. Mindset and moves also affect a Pokémon's evolution. For example, the part I published before about Sylveon! It wraps its ribbon-like tentacles around the trainer's arm, and can know the other person's mood just by touching it. Mindset is an important part of Sylveon's evolution."

A researcher: "Aren't you studying hyperevolution?"

"You're all joking. It's true that a foundation in evolutionary science is required before super evolution," Dr. Blatano coughed lightly, then realized something:
"That's right."

"[Only Pokémon that cannot evolve can Mega Evolve.]"

In other words, if a Pokémon undergoes Mega Evolution, it might lose the ability to evolve.

Is that so? The thought only flashed briefly through Dr. Blatano's mind before he suppressed it.

We cannot draw such a conclusion so arbitrarily, as it could easily be considered academic fraud!

After that, the other PhD students began to give their reports one after another. However, the main event had already been completed, and what followed was nothing more than some "dessert" or something similar. Moreover, judging from everyone's dark circles under their eyes...
Dr. Kukui: "Oh dear, it seems most people didn't get much sleep last night."

Dr. Kongmu: "You're still saying things like that. You also have dark circles under your eyes, but you're full of energy right now. After all, the remaining academic results are also very important. This kind of conference only comes around once every few years, so you have to listen carefully and take notes."

From morning until noon, to the break, to the afternoon, to the end.
As the sun began to set in the west, Lightmoss received numerous invitations from professors, engaging in detailed discussions on a wide range of topics. Several more people also expressed interest in exploring spacetime.

"You absolutely must join my research team!"

Many people said this, wishing they could break up their time to use it more efficiently, because there was no other way. The scheduled reporting time should have ended long ago, but it had to be postponed because of a major event in Sinnoh, which made many researchers' time go from being plentiful to being very tight.

The most enthusiastic one among them was Dr. Blatano.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Lightmoy could only reluctantly agree to take a look around when she had time. However, under the pretext of investigating the wavelength of light, she persuaded Dr. Blatano to focus on her more serious business.

Until the meeting adjourned, the Padia region was also attracting much attention. Some people applied to visit Dr. Orin's Zero District. Although Orin AI was pleased, she couldn't easily agree. Of course, the most intense applications came from...
Bai Leiya.

This is not surprising at all. Bai Leiya's lifelong dream is to vindicate Hai Zhe. However, in the original plot, she entered the research institute because the Orin AI had left and could not return, and the two doctors themselves died in an accident.

And now.

Orin: "I can only say, don't be impatient. Regarding the 'Zero Treasure' part, we in the Padia region cannot disclose this information yet. However, we can officially restore the reputation of your ancestor, Heize, because some Pokémon in the Zero District can be considered as part of the 'Ground' content."

Bai Leiya was shocked: "Are you serious?! But even so, I still want to see for myself what's going on in Zone Zero!"

I won't give up until I see it with my own eyes.

Moreover, she still has a lot of ideas in her mind, including the "transportation of soil and air," so from a geological perspective, the Padiya Crater, which has preserved the "ecological environment of two million years ago," is an excellent reference and subject of investigation.

Principal Xi Lan was also actively chatting with other PhDs and trying to poach them, but most of the researchers had important unfinished research to do, although they were also very interested in the content of the ecological dome.

The design of this giant egg was inspired by the Aether Paradise in Alola.

Therefore, Bai Leiya also greeted Guangtai warmly and discussed the design of the ecological dome. Now she hopes to collect more local samples to surpass the protected area of ​​Ether Paradise.

Therefore, Lusamine is a popular topic of discussion among researchers, and her occasional queen-like smile covering her mouth fully demonstrates that Lusamine is in a state of high excitement at this time.

Lusamine didn't forget to continue their conversation from earlier in the library, which was still going on.

Lusamine: "Putting the flute back is no problem, but could you join our research team?"

Lightmoy: "That sounds like a provocation."

Lusamine: "No, I just want to know what the Island King thinks about the legends of Alola, and there are some things that really matter to me. I can't help it, it all comes down to love."

"It's also to facilitate cooperation. And if we set aside personal interests, it's also for the sake of protecting the peace of Alola. I can't go into the specifics, but someone has commissioned us to develop something like a hunting buoy to prepare for the impending disaster."

"Well, I should say it's not just that kind of thing, there's also a special kind of Poké Ball. How about that, isn't that quite a generous offering?"

There is some sincerity involved, but not much.

There are many important details about the Beast Slayer, the Dark Secret, Biological Skeleton Cultivation, Dust Gas Box Ether, etc., which Lusamine did not reveal, after all, these are things that truly cannot be exposed to the light.

Hikari: "The client you mentioned... is it the [Ultimate Investigation Team]?"

Lusamine: "."

Her mind was filled with various thoughts, the most perplexing of which was...
How do you know?

Contact with extradimensional beings is an absolute secret. Although the other party has no intention of hiding it, it should be impossible for anyone outside of Alola to know about it at least for now.

However, those extradimensional beings were also particularly undisciplined. Although they had only met recently, they were full of curiosity about everything in this world and were unwilling to follow the Foundation's instructions.

They also lost their mounts and are temporarily unable to return.

Rosamune's pupils lost their luster, a sign that she was becoming paranoid.

"How come you always manage to say things that I deliberately conceal? Is this the special ability that the fourth island king possesses? I've never heard of any other island king having special powers."

"I'm becoming more and more interested in you, including [the other one]."

The moss also revealed a wondrous smile:

"Could it be that similar people have appeared before? If you think this is a special ability, then let's assume it is. After all, there are no 'espers' in the Alola region."

"However, the island king's preferred type does not overlap with that of the land god. Although it is well known that I am good at Steel, in Alola, I plan to try a new type."

"For example, lightning!"

Of course, characters like Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon, Wave Ripple, and Dolphin Man from the Thunder Team can also be included, since thunder is always associated with rainy days! Therefore, it should be called the "Thunderstorm" Team!

One of his current goals in strengthening his team is to find a way to obtain the "Thunderstorm" weather effect, which is also a promise he made to himself.

Rosamina's smile grew increasingly eerie:
"I look forward to seeing you again in Alola. There will definitely be a surprise then. I promise."

"The collision of light and lightning creates a new world."

The Ether Foundation has launched an investigation into Paradise Lost Oblibya, a place that never existed.

This made Lightmoy realize that as the chief ranger, she would probably be quite busy, as she absolutely couldn't afford to lose such overpowered items as the [Shining Gem] and the [Golden Armor]. Well, no one could find them now, not even Mewtwo.

But as the saying goes, both Paradise Lost and Paradise are in the same climate zone and are related to light.

Similar things attract each other, much like Stand users.

Lusamine led her people away, but before they left, Lightmoth was stopped by another researcher.

Xia Bo.

An old man known as the master of hot-blooded riddles, he is the Gym Leader of the Crimson Lotus Gym in the Kanto region, as well as the Director and Founder of the Crimson Lotus Institute.

He and Dr. Fuji, who created Mewtwo and captured Mew, are very close friends.

While Blaine's comedic appearance in the anime and his identity as the creator of Mewtwo in the special episodes make him seem very contradictory to players, he is actually a researcher.

Whether it's the dialogue with Professor Oak in Master Hobby, the confirmation in Let's Go, Let's Go, or the character dialogues and hints in FireRed and LeafGreen.

Blaine did indeed conduct research with Dr. Fuji before, but they eventually parted ways, though they maintained a close relationship, and there are even photographs of them together.
The research at the Red Lotus Research Institute focuses on genetic engineering.

But Chaperone would emphasize that the research here is serious stuff, such as fossil reconstruction and Polygonus.

Apart from that, there was nothing else.

"Lord Lightmoss, as reported in this report, there have been numerous appearances of Pokémon related to the 'heart' element and 'DNA'."

"I have a question I'd like to ask a friend of mine."

Chapel's words were certainly not unfounded.

Because Blaine really did have this "friend"!
Bob: "Many years ago, the explosion on New Island and the dispersal of researchers caused my good friend to lose his dream and stay in Aster Town. His great ideal, which he had planned for half his life, had long since vanished."

"However, in a distant land, the researchers who once left New Island and the Pokémon House seem to be still obsessed with creating artificial genetic Pokémon."

"They contribute to organizations in various regions, but they don't understand the true origins of this technology and are only indulging in false fantasies."

“And I’ve heard that you are also a psychic.”

Guangtai looked at Xia Bo, who was wearing sunglasses, and heard the old man sigh in a very emotional tone:
"You might think I'm going to ask about Mewtwo, but actually, what I want to ask is..."

"If there is a brainwave, even if it only exists in data, but her consciousness did indeed exist in the world, does such consciousness possess a 'mind'? Can it be considered a true 'living being' or 'human'?"

Does she possess a soul?

Through the sunglasses of Xia Bo, Guang Tai could vaguely see the greatest confusion and mystery in the old man's heart.

In the game timeline, Mewtwo's birth is unrelated to Blaine, but in both the game and the movie timelines, Mewtwo is connected to Dr. Fuji. Therefore, Dr. Fuji's deceased daughter is an unavoidable topic.

"Little Love?"

"A girl with knowledge, emotions, and will, though only a brainwave, is indeed human. And as a human, she also possesses a soul."

"As the king of the island responsible for the island of the end of life, I did indeed awaken her with the power of the land god. In the legends of Alola, people would use the power of the land god in the mist to meet their deceased loved ones."

"However, times are changing now. Do you know what 'intelligent programs' are?"

"The research included information about Rotom and Dr. Zero, who is currently being hunted in the Sinnoh region. His ship is equipped with a special intelligent program."

"An artificial girl whose appearance is that of a hologram, who seems to have some self-awareness, is named [Infui]."

"This is a more intelligent service program than the one in Larousse City in the Hoenn region. If we can capture Dr. Zero and study and analyze this part of the program, we should be able to create an [information container] that can hold a real human soul."

"How should I put it? This is called [consciousness uploading]."

When Xia Bo and the old man Fuji opened the Crimson Lotus Research Institute, genetic engineering was the most advanced technology at that time. Artificial intelligence was considered an unrealistic product of science fiction because electronic machinery had not yet developed to a high level.

Now, in the Pokémon world, starting from the FireRed and LeafGreen timeline, electronic information technology and mechanical technology have advanced by leaps and bounds as if they were on steroids, which is probably why Blaine stopped running the Cinnabar Laboratory later.

Therefore, although the Cinnabar Laboratory prohibited illegal content, Dr. Fuji and Team Rocket collaborated to open new laboratories in the Pokémon House and New Island, leaving many people with unpleasant and painful memories.

For Xia Bo, that was also the time when his old friend was at his most obsessive.

His determination to revive his daughter drove him to madness, until he was nearly killed by Mewtwo's Psychic attack, at which point he finally came to his senses and realized the monster he had created.

That monster became a legend.

That was an era of boundless fervor for the power of science. People believed that all life could be created through genes, simply by using fantastical cells.
Of course, in fact, the same thing was indeed accomplished, as were Mewtwo and Silvally.

Without relying on genes, the only option is to use past black technology, similar to the technology of Magiana, to manufacture it. However, that technology has been lost, and even the Kingdom of Azot no longer knows how to use it. This is because its creator, Eliphas, witnessed people waging war for the Soul Heart and, in his grief, destroyed the blueprints.

"Regarding this part, you can ask Dr. Orin. She is a super expert in this field. There should have been another doctor who specializes in this, but unfortunately, Dr. Fortu has passed away. However, the relevant information is still kept by Dr. Orin."

Moreover, it wasn't just Dr. Orin.

In the special episode "Shu Zi", Violet (Xiaochun), one of the two protagonists in the Padia region, has a phone called Rotom, which is called "Loto-sama". It contains the consciousness of his deceased old butler. More specifically, it should be an artificial intelligence copy with the butler's personality.

However, considering that the soul itself can be perceived and utilized, a copy is not used. If the soul can adapt to the machine, then this would be the true meaning of "cyber ascension".

Genetic engineering gives birth to the body, while artificial intelligence gives birth to the mind.

However, the only downside is that if the soul becomes a program, it is also easy to hack. For example, in the special episode, Botan did this and hacked Roto's AI system, which shows that there are still vulnerabilities in this part.

Even a powerful AI like Dr. Orin can be hijacked by the park's defense program; this is inevitable.

"Holographic images serve as the body, the artificial intelligence entity, the AI ​​computer, and the vessel for the soul!"

A flame ignited in Blaine's eyes behind his sunglasses. He seemed to have found the motivation to restart the Crimson Lotus Research Institute, and it wasn't just to fulfill his old friend's unfulfilled wish.

It is also an important component that can drive social progress!
Xia Bo: "So, you also know about Xiao Ai's matter. That was many years ago, could it be..."

Lightmoss: "That's because I've also seen the first Mewtwo. Moreover, I also have Pokémon with self-awareness, like machines, and without a doubt, they also have hearts and souls."

"There is a legend in the Sinnoh region that Palkia controls a vast space, which is also a part of the mind. Whether alive or dead, they exist in the same space."

Blaine was somewhat taken aback. Although he hadn't seen the Pokémon, it seemed there was no need to ask anymore.

These things are beyond doubt, because Blaine also participated in the development of the Doppelgangers, so it is not surprising that artificial life forms possess basic consciousness. The important thing is whether something that can be called a heart can be born.

So the old man nodded:

"I understand. Thank you very much for your guidance. It seems that even an old man like me still has things to do."

Xiao Ai's name not only comes from the word "love," but also represents the first-person pronoun "I" in English. This name was chosen to express the essence of her self-existence.

In contrast, the girl in the second theatrical version is Mei Snowton, the "daughter" of Phantom Flame Emperor.

Her name comes from "Me," which is the same as "I."

I: The subject, "I".

me: the object of the verb, referring to "I".

Blaine: "The Infinity AI entity, does 'infinity' mean 'infinite'?"

Next, Blaine from the Kanto region will also keep a close eye on information about Professor Gero from the Sinnoh region. Professor Gero's holographic robot maid appeared long before Fladali's use of holography.

It's hard to say which developed it first, but Dr. Gero was definitely the first to apply it. However, he only intended to use the technology as his personal maid and didn't promote it.

Compared to the narcissistic and selfish Dr. Gero, Vladari's original intentions seem quite selfless. It's incredible that the two even echo each other in their behavior and historical actions.

Blaine also had some knowledge of information technology, because, according to a research report from Silver Corporation, the first Polygon came from the Crimson Lotus Research Institute.

Therefore, for all companies or individuals manufacturing information technology, the Red Lotus Research Institute is the true originator of information technology. However, Blaine developed this thing only to serve genetic engineering, and at that time, there was indeed no other research institute in the world that could do this work.

"Dr. Zellow's days are numbered. With the attention of the entire Sinnoh region, all researchers, and even international police conducting cross-regional manhunts, he will be caught no matter where he flees."

Behind Hikari, Professor Shinhara's voice rang out with emotion:
"Times are changing so fast. Genetic engineering, which was once highly sought after, is now something that people are afraid to talk about. However, this thing will not be buried, but will be studied by people."

"Mewtwo is definitely just the beginning. The dream of creating artificial Pokémon will never stop because of this. There must be other organizations thinking about and trying to carry out 'creation' that shouldn't be happening. Maybe..."

"The power of science is truly amazing!"

Is this statement meant as a compliment or an insult?

(End of this chapter)