Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

"He really knows about mega-evolution!"

After watching Blatano pull Oreki away, Dr. Yamanashi's expression was complicated.

He suddenly realized that Oreki wasn't a trainer in the making, but a born researcher!

Mustard Orchid nodded in deep agreement, while Bamboo Orchid secretly glared at her from behind.

"Dr. Mustard Green"

Dr. Yamanashi confirmed.

"If more than three PhDs jointly nominate someone, can the nomination bypass the review process of the alliance's research committee?"

"you mean?"

"After the exchange meeting, let's issue Oreki the Level 2 Researcher Certificate directly."

Mustard seed nodded, "I think it's a good idea."

Zhu Lan, who hadn't gotten a chance to speak from behind the two, pouted after hearing this.

Although she was happy that Oreki was about to become a Level 2 Researcher, she wanted to fight Oreki on the highest stage of trainers even more!

"It seems that Cattleya's control over her superpowers has made remarkable progress; is deep sleep really that effective?"

Thinking about how Gadriya had acted somewhat strangely but never lost control along the way, Zhu Lan pondered to herself.

She felt she might lose the bet, but she didn't mind at all.

Or perhaps she simply didn't want to win!

"In that case, what reason should I give him for sending training supplies next time?"

"Making him a Level 1 Researcher? It shouldn't be a problem, but two years is a bit long."

"Was he challenging the gym? Making a bet on whether he could take on the Sinnoh gym? Wasn't that too obvious...?"

"Boys all have a strong sense of self-esteem, right?"

Zhu Lan's indecisiveness relapsed in a way she never expected.

Soon, half an hour passed quietly, and it was three o'clock.

Oreki finally had a chance to escape from Bratano's clutches.

too exaggerated!

This doctor who can charm countless girls in Carlos, your thirst for knowledge is a bit too exaggerated!

"Oriki, thank you so much for discussing this with me. Your statement about the bond between trainers and Pokémon has given me a lot of inspiration. Maybe the key to maintaining Mega Evolution lies here!"

"Don't worry, once the super evolution is fully controllable, I'll send you a set of the control device as soon as possible, and you'll definitely be credited as an author!"

Before Oreki could go on stage, Bratano took a few seconds to express his gratitude.

Ok?

Does this mean you're going to give me a future Mega Ring and Keystone?

For a Pokémon professor, having a thirst for knowledge is a good thing!

嗏

I don't need authorship of the research findings.

Will I also get caught up in some "academic fraud" scandal?

Those who have played ZA will know.

In the future, many Pokémon in Lunastra will appear in Lunastra City, going into an out-of-control Mega Evolution state due to excessive absorption of Oni's Mega Energy.

This phenomenon once plunged Blatano into a media storm of accusations of "academic fraud."

As for why Oreki knew this yet still said things like "bonds are needed"...

You know, Mega Evolution that can happen without any bonds is heresy!

GF, you've done so many bad things!

Of course, a more realistic reason is that Bratano's research on Mega evolution has currently stalled.

He could not find a way to ensure stable evolution.

Therefore, Oreki could only mention it briefly, based on the concept that was repeatedly mentioned in the anime.

After all, even if he didn't say anything, Bratano would still find out about it later.

Actually.

In Oreki's understanding, "bonds" should be helpful for Mega Evolution.

In ZA, the upgraded Mega Ring can reliably build connections between Keystones and Mega Stones, but it can't do that now.

Then naturally, something else is needed as a medium.

Therefore, in the current environment, Bratano had no other choice but to make the right one.

Go for it, Dr. Blatano!

As long as they don't betray me if something goes wrong...

Thinking this, Oreki smiled and spoke.

"If possible, I would be willing to contribute to the research on Mega Evolution, after all, I also have a Gardevoir Mega Stone."

"As for signing my name, I'd rather not. You know I've always been rather indifferent to fame and fortune."

Upon hearing this, Bratano immediately showed a look of emotion.

With such awareness at such a young age, his future achievements are limitless!

"In that case, I'll do as you say. If you have the chance, please come to Carlos. I'll cover all your expenses."

Although Kalos has a Gardevoir trainer, Karen.

However, Karuni is a very busy person with a full schedule every day, so it's much harder to get her to do research than to ask her to make a movie.

Secondly, based on their conversation, Blatano discovered that Oreki was very interested in Mega Evolution and understood it more thoroughly than Karune.

It's obviously much easier to achieve breakthroughs by working with him!

"The bond between trainers and Pokémon"

That must be what's missing!

After years of research, Blatano also had his own thoughts.

Those Pokémon that are known to be able to undergo brief Mega Evolutions have all gone through a great deal, along with their respective trainers.

Some have even ventured into multiple regions, risking their lives alongside Pokémon.

However, if a less experienced trainer were to take over, it would lead to a failed Mega Evolution.

This must be the power of "bonds"!

Bratano felt he had finally found the last piece of the puzzle.

For a moment, the way he looked at Oreki was just like the first time he saw the Mega Charizard.

Hey, hey, hey, Blatano, don't look at me like that!

Oreki felt inexplicably flustered, replied "I will definitely go," and walked towards the edge of the stage.

"Next, let's welcome mythology scholar Oreki to share his latest research findings!"

clap clap clap!

applause.

No matter how much they doubted it, the attendees at a meeting personally chaired by Dr. Yamanashi would not dare to disrespect him.

Oreki took the microphone and went on stage.

He first translated the unknown totems that Zhu Lan had found in the random ruins, which indicated directions.

This part is similar to the published paper, so I will just briefly mention it.

"Okay, now for the important part."

Origami presses the switch icon button.

An image covered with unknown totems was projected onto the screen.

"There are currently 28 types of unknown totems discovered, and I have arranged them in order."

order?

The people in the audience weren't fools. When they realized that Oreki had only glossed over the content of the paper in a few words, they already knew that the big one was coming.

This kid seems to have some real skills!

"Does 'sequential' mean they follow a pattern?"

"That's right."

With his keen hearing, Oreki overheard a researcher in the front row muttering to himself and immediately confirmed it.

"In fact, just as many people have guessed, these unknown totems are a kind of undefined linguistic symbol, which I have named—the Latin alphabet!"

Afterwards, Oreki also experienced the joy of being an English teacher.

The people in the audience must have felt the same way he did when he first started learning English.

— Listening to celestial texts.

"The last unknown totem, 'Z'."

Oreki spoke until his throat was dry, feeling that this year's "students" were the worst he had ever taught.

Why do they all seem to have used the "instant amnesia" technique?

"Now I have finished explaining the meanings of all the totems, their pronunciations, and their corresponding spellings. But..."

Before the researchers in the audience could raise their hands to ask questions, Oreki changed the subject.

"I don't think it's meaningful to just talk about the meaning of a single unknown totem, so I specifically asked the Sinnoh champion to upload a photo of a stone slab that I took before but has not yet deciphered."

"Please look at the big screen!"

offstage.

Both Mustard and Yamanashi, who were listening attentively, looked at Bamboo Orchid beside them.

Faced with the gazes of the two elders, Zhu Lan shrank her fair neck and said somewhat shyly.

"It's not that I intentionally hid it. I only discovered this stone slab after Oreki reminded me to go back to the Random Ruins."

"How did he know?" Mustard and Yamanashi asked in unison.

"How would I know?" Zhu Lan retorted.

While the three were chatting, Oreki had already begun to decipher the inscriptions on the stone tablet on the screen.

"The first line is just a single word, meaning friend, which you can understand as friendship or even... bond."

Oreki glanced discreetly at Bratano in the corner and continued.

"As for the next five lines, they form a complete paragraph, which means—"

Take a deep breath.

"All life encounters other life, thus giving birth to new and vibrant existence!"

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