Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 105 "Handsome Researcher: Remember, safety first!"

Bai Zhou ignored the wailing comments on the screen.

He controlled Xiaobai, relentlessly clicking the interaction button on the researcher whose back was to them, while saying:

"Wait a minute, researcher. On our way here, we've heard many trainers mention that this area has been rather unsettled lately, with huge shadows frequently appearing at night. Is that true?"

The handsome researcher paused noticeably as he operated the telescope, turning around with a hint of surprise.

"Handsome Researcher: That's right! That's why I'm stationed here. Professor Oak speculates that the shadow is very likely some kind of rare giant Pokémon and has asked me to investigate it."

"Handsome Researcher: Unfortunately, so far I haven't even caught a glimpse of it, no progress at all—sigh!"

Wait! I've got it!

"Handsome Researcher: Why don't we entrust this to you? Aren't you going to Ashen City anyway? You'll be passing through this area!"

"Handsome Researcher: If you can successfully photograph or record that shadow using your Pokédex, remember to come find me! I will give you a generous reward as a thank you! "Handsome Researcher: According to sporadic eyewitness reports, that shadow usually only appears after nightfall and is accompanied by some strange noise, so please be careful."

"Handsome Researcher: Oh right, you can rest until tonight before setting off. There are beds in the small room on the first floor."

"Handsome Researcher: Remember, safety first!"

After giving his instructions, the handsome researcher once again immersed himself in his focused telescope observations.

"A giant Pokémon? It only appears at night? And it makes strange noises?"

His bloodshot eyes suddenly lit up, and a surge of excitement coursed through his body like an electric current.

Pokémon is a game based on his past adventures, but there has never been a giant Pokémon in his adventure memories!

This means that this will be a completely new adventure that he has never experienced before!

"I've made up my mind! I must find it and forge this bond!"

The crimson voice was filled with an air of certainty.

"A giant Pokémon—"

Ash also frowned, pretending to think.

"I think I've seen this before, but I can't remember—"

He hesitated for a long time before finally giving up and turning to look at his partner.

"Pikachu, do you remember?"

"Pikachu~"

Pikachu didn't even bother to glance at him, just sighed listlessly, its little face clearly saying, "That idiot Ash is at it again."

The comments section was also filled with curiosity and questions about this task.

"Received an investigation mission? To investigate the giant Pokémon in this sea area? Just how big can they be? Five meters? Ten meters?"

"I already said it's gigantic! How could it only be ten meters tall! Even if it's not a hundred meters, it should at least be several tens of meters, right?"

"A Pokémon that's tens or hundreds of meters tall? That's outrageous! If they were really that big, they would have caused a worldwide sensation by now, how could they be unknown?"

"A Galar local is speaking out! I don't know about other places, but here! There are 100% giant Pokémon! I've seen them with my own eyes! It was absolutely amazing!"

"Teacher Salty Fish, please explain! Do giant Pokémon actually exist? They all give you a Master Ball! I can vouch for that!"

"Well, I'm not after those Master Balls, I just want to share some knowledge with everyone. First of all, giant Pokémon do exist in reality."

Bai Zhou noticed the comments, cleared his throat, and adopted a serious demeanor, as if he "simply wanted to popularize science."

"Excluding those legendary beings, there are mainly two possibilities: one is ancient Pokémon, and the other is Dynamax, a phenomenon unique to the Galar region."

"Dynamax? I know that!"

Crimson immediately responded, recalling their conversation from some time ago.

"Adu contacted me about this not long ago. He said it was a newly discovered power system in the Galar region."

His tone carried a hint of resentment at being kept in suspense.

"His plan to challenge me with this strengthened team sounds like a limited-time evolution?"

"That's right, there's a fundamental difference between the two."

Bai Zhou affirmed Chi Hong's statement and continued to delve deeper.

"Ancient Pokémon were much larger than their modern counterparts because of the unique environment of ancient times. However, that's all in the past. Whether any ancient Pokémon have survived to this day is unknown."

He then changed the subject and returned to Dynamax.

"As for Dynamax, it is similar to Mega Evolution, which we are relatively familiar with. It is essentially an evolution based on special energy. Pokémon achieve Dynamax by absorbing specific energy, but the energy cannot be maintained for a long time. Once it is lost, it will return to its original state."

"So that's how it is! That wretched Watari!"

Crimson nodded as if suddenly understanding, then became indignant again.

"He told me all sorts of things in secret that day, but it wasn't as clear as what you, Teacher Salty Fish, explained in just one sentence!"

"Amazing! Master!"

Xiao Zhi's focus is completely different.

"Do you think Pikachu can Dynamax? A super-sized Pikachu! That would be so cool!"

"Don't even think about it. This special energy that triggers Dynamax is currently only generated stably in specific locations in the Galar region."

Bai Zhou interrupted their daydreaming in an annoyed manner.

"In other words, it is only possible to Dynamax a Pokémon in Galar. Moreover, the current research and application of Dynamax is still under development and far from being widespread."

He seemed to feel there was still more to say, and Wen added:

"If you're interested in this, you can check out the battle videos of Galar Champion Leon. He's a top player who uses Dynamax in actual battles."

"To add a few more key points, theoretically, almost all Pokémon can Dynamax. After Dynamaxing, the Pokémon's size will increase exponentially, and its stamina and moves will also undergo tremendous changes."

"However, there is an even rarer and more special form of Dynamax—Gigantamax! This is a special phenomenon that can only be triggered by certain specific individuals."

"Gigantamax not only makes a Pokémon extremely large, but also causes a unique change in its appearance, further highlighting the distinctive characteristics of its species or individual!"

For example, Gengar's Gigantamax form—

The sound of the white boat abruptly ceased in the summer.

He suddenly noticed an eerie silence in the voice channel.

Red and Ash both quieted down.

He subconsciously glanced at the popular streamer Gengar next to him.

Gengar had turned its large head completely around at some point, and its copper bell-like eyes were shining with an unprecedented thirst for knowledge, staring at him without blinking.

Looking at the barrage of comments, which were originally overwhelming with discussions and questions, they have now become sparse, as if they have been paused.

A chill instantly shot up Bai Zhou's spine to the back of his head.

He suddenly realized—he had said too much!