Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

Sephiroth's cold, sinister voice shattered the last shred of illusion in Kazama Shiramo's heart.

"No, no way..."

Kazama Shiromo collapsed onto the bed, as if he had lost all hope of living. If his previous opponents were still on par with Lin Ran, then Yu Long Ling Xi was no longer at that level.

"Why would that child suddenly participate in this year's Quartz Conference? With her abilities, she could easily become the head of the Inkstone City Museum. It seems a bit redundant for her to participate in this conference."

"I don't know, but you should be prepared anyway. Go and be a referee for a while, so you can comfort your lovely little apprentice after the match. I hope those two don't suffer too soon."

P.S. First update, please wait for the second update.

P.S. I really did write the book at a normal pace. The plot of the previous volume also unfolded slowly with peaceful daily life and simple character introductions. Phoenix King only made a brief appearance after chapters seven or eight, and he only appeared after the plot gradually transitioned.

I don't understand why a group of people are saying I'm being sarcastic when I'm just following a normal rhythm, and there's even a group of people stirring up all sorts of rumors. It's really upsetting.

Chapter 6 Have you ever heard of Mega Evolution?

After hanging up the phone, Kazama Shiramo's thoughts were somewhat complicated.

Honestly, you don't want to see Linran fail. That kid has already come this far, and it's only natural that Kazama Shiromo hopes that his disciple can become the champion.

However, the Imperial Dragon Listening to the Dawn is like a towering mountain blocking our way, insurmountable.

It's really tough.

Kazama Shiromoto frowned, deep in thought, trying to find a way to help Rinran win. There were ways to quickly increase Rinran's combat power, but...

Can that child do it?

Could this be a case of forcing growth?

Just as Kazama Shiramo was still struggling with his decision, a call came in.

"Teacher, it's me, it's me, Linran!"

"Of course I know it's you, you little idiot! Don't you know what contact notes in your address book are?"

"Ugh, teacher, your attitude is terrible. I've already arrived at Kuye, and I'm almost at your house. Why don't you show any welcome at all?"

"Where exactly did it come from?" Kazama Shiromo rubbed his temples, looking exasperated.

"We've arrived at the shops on the street outside the teacher's house."

"Why are you using a communicator when the store is less than 100 meters from my house? Why don't you just come and knock on the door?" Kazama Shiramo was a little amused and exasperated, not quite understanding the thought process of kids these days.

Soon, the doorbell rang. Kazama Shiramo opened the door and saw the somewhat shy but righteous man standing outside. He sighed and said, "Come in first. Let's go to the study. I have something to tell you."

With a grin on his face, Zheng Yiran looked at Kazama Shiromo's serious expression and was a little at a loss, but he still obediently followed Kazama Shiromo into the study.

"Tell me about what you gained in the Dragon's Lair Secret Realm first." Kazama Shiromo was brewing tea with a teapot in hand. He rarely brewed tea for others himself, but now he felt that the righteous and awe-inspiring man was very pitiful, and this pot of tea tasted like a last meal before his execution.

"Yes!" Zheng Yilin excitedly told Kazama Shiromo, "In the Dragon's Lair Secret Realm, Baby Dragon has successfully grown into a Bloodwing Wyvern. Its strength is at the early stage of the Dojo level, which is very fast. Moreover, its foundation is very solid, and there are no aftereffects."

“As expected.” Kazama Shiromo took a sip of tea. “Your main purpose in going to the Dragon's Lair Secret Realm this time was this precious dragon. Its evolution is only natural and expected. What I want to know is whether you have gained anything else besides the growth of this Bloodwing Wyvern, such as that Fire-Breathing Dragon!”

"Master, how did you know? In the Dragon's Lair, the only dragons I could still maintain combat power were Charizard and Salamence. Moreover, Charizard initially faced immense pressure in the Dragon's Lair, but after gradually adapting, it grew very quickly and is now at the peak of the Gym Leader level!"

"Has it grown from an early-stage Gym Leader to the peak of the Gym Leader level?" Kazama Shiramo stroked his chin thoughtfully. "It seems the situation is better than I imagined. If this Charizard's strength has grown very quickly, then this means..."

"What does it represent?" Zheng Yilin looked at Kazama Shiromo with some curiosity. "What's the difference?"

Kazama Shiramo stroked the righteous dog's head: "Actually, besides Pokémon like Dragonite, Hydreigon, and Garchomp, which have the Dragon-type mark deeply engraved in their bones, many other sub-Dragon-type Pokémon can also benefit from adapting to the Dragon Realm."

"These sub-dragon Pokémon, which are not dragon-type but have dragon-type characteristics, can be found in various regions. Some of them need to evolve to become dragon-type Pokémon, while others may never become dragon-type Pokémon in their lifetime. However, it is undeniable that they do have intricate connections with the dragon type."

"There are many such Pokémon. The simplest and most intuitive example is my Flygon and Altaria. Before they evolved, they were Trapinch and Swabby, respectively. Neither of them has the Dragon type. This is the most obvious example of a Sub-Dragon type Pokémon."

"For example, Charizard, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, and Lapras, their final evolutions will not have the Dragon type, but they are genuine dragon-type Pokémon. Even powerful pseudo-legendary Pokémon like Tyranitar are the same; they have the characteristics of dragon-type Pokémon, but their type is not dragon."

"These sub-dragon type Pokémon will have a very difficult time in the Dragon's Lair at first, but after gradually becoming able to withstand the environment, they can also achieve amazing growth in a short period of time, just like your Charizard, Linran."

With a righteous air, he tilted his little head and asked, "Can all Pokémon achieve this kind of growth?"

"Good question." Kazama Shiromo smiled. "The so-called Dragon's Lair is a sacred place for dragon-type Pokémon. The extent to which a Pokémon can grow in the Dragon's Lair determines how deep its dragon attribute is."

"For example, your Salamence, it only took a few months to grow from a newborn to a Gym Leader level Pokémon. This is how Pokémon with the Dragon attribute imprinted in their bones grow in this environment. It can be described as completely unreasonable."

"And the same goes for the Aquatic Pokémon. For example, your Charizard went from just breaking through to the Gym level to the peak of the Gym level in just a few months. This is an unimaginable speed for ordinary people, and even a bit frightening."

"Does that mean Pokémon with the Dragon type can also grow very quickly in the Dragon's Lair?" The righteous dog head shook slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"Not entirely." Kazama Shiramo stroked the righteously shaking dog's head. "Hmm, even after months in the Dragon's Lair, its feel for it is still just as good." He continued, "The Dragon's Lair is a sacred place for Dragon-type Pokémon. The stronger the Dragon-type Pokémon's attributes, the more it benefits. The specific benefits a Dragon-type Pokémon can gain in the Dragon's Lair depend entirely on the Pokémon's Dragon type."

"And your Charizard grew directly from the early stage of the Gym Leader level to the peak of the Gym Leader level in the Dragon's Lair. Rinran, do you know what that means?"

Does this mean my Charizard has a particularly high Dragon type bias?

"Smart!" Kazama Shiramo nodded in satisfaction. "The fact that you've grown so quickly means that your Charizard actually has a very strong Dragon-type bloodline in its bones, which also means something else..."

Kazama Shiromo paused, then asked in suspense, "Rinran, have you ever heard of Mega Evolution?"

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Chapter 7 The Essence of Mega Evolution

Suburbs of Kuye City.

There were few people around. A strange man in white, accompanied by an adorable blue-haired girl, quietly entered this deserted grove.

As I write this, I know there will be many people who will filthily talk about hentai, anime, and AV. What a filthy bunch of people! I am just like you perverts!

Ahem, of course, this isn't some kind of doujinshi or anything, that's just wishful thinking. Kazama Shiramo and Zheng Yilinran, having arrived here, found a relatively open space and stopped.

As he walked along the road, Zheng Yilan was still pondering the true meaning behind Kazama Shiromo's words.

Mega Evolution? Of course I've heard of it! It's a special way for Pokémon to evolve. It's a special evolution that happens during battle when the Mega Stone on the Pokémon reacts with the Key Stone in the Pokémon Trainer's hand.

This evolution is temporary, allowing some Pokémon that were originally thought to have reached their final stage and could no longer break through their limitations to gain even greater power. After the battle, the Pokémon will return to their original state.

This kind of Mega Evolution can provide a terrifying boost to a Pokémon in a short period of time, but it is based on a strong bond between the Pokémon and its trainer. The mutual understanding between the Pokémon and its trainer is the foundation of Mega Evolution.

"Linran, what do you think is the significance of Mega Evolution?" Kazama Shiramo sat on the grass, looking at Zheng Yi Linran with some interest.

"It's to become stronger, isn't it?" Still not understanding why Kazama Shiromo had called her here, Zheng Yilan felt a mix of unease and excitement. She even wondered if she should take the initiative and take off her clothes first.

"Do you think the only purpose of Mega Evolution is to make Pokémon stronger?" Kazama Shiramo's expression turned serious. He was quite dissatisfied with this answer: "If you think that way, you are very wrong."

"Mega Evolution is not a simple thing. It is the most profound proof of a trainer and a Pokémon. The deep bond between the two is what Mega Evolution embodies. Do you understand?"

"Understood," the righteous-looking man said weakly.

"Just like you just said—the conditions required for Mega Evolution are: first, the Pokémon itself must have the potential for Mega Evolution; second, there must be a deep bond between the Pokémon and its trainer; and third, a Keystone and a Mega Stone are required."

"Linran, do you think that for Mega Evolution, what's more important are those two stones or the bond between them?"

"Both should be important, right?" Righteous and awe-inspiring, she wasn't a normal loli who was so easily fooled. As a legal loli, she was quite cunning with her mature mind.

"Wrong!" Kazama Shiramo gave the righteous dog a stern tap on the head, then felt he might have been too harsh, and tenderly stroked the dog's head: "For Mega Evolution, what's important is definitely not those two stones that have some use, but the deep bond and profound feelings between the trainer and the Pokémon!"

"Mega evolution is essentially the sublimation of emotions! The intentions, feelings, and bonds between two people are condensed together, allowing the Pokémon to break free from its inherent shackles and achieve a deeper level of evolution through its bond with its trainer!"

"But the Keystone and Mega Stone are definitely not the core of Mega Evolution. They are more like tools, a tool that connects the trainer and the Pokémon's feelings, allowing the trainer and the Pokémon to feel each other's feelings and ultimately achieve Mega Evolution. From beginning to end, the key to Mega Evolution has never been the Mega Stone or the Keystone, but the relationship between the Pokémon and the trainer. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Master." He nodded righteously, but still had some doubts: "But why are you telling me all this, Teacher?"

"Sigh." Kazama Shiromo sighed, composed himself, and looked at the righteous and awe-inspiring figure: "Rinran, let me ask you, do you want to win the championship of this Quartz Tournament?"

"Of course I want to!" Zheng Yi nodded resolutely. "I dream about it! Winning the championship is my dream, and I will definitely work hard to win the Quartz Conference this time!"

"What if I told you that your chances of winning the Indigo League this time are extremely slim?" Kazama Shiramo stared intently into righteous eyes and said, word by word, "I'm serious. This Indigo League is very special. It can be said to be the highest-level tournament in recent years. With your current strength, you would have been a sure thing to win the championship in a regular tournament in the past. But this tournament is too prestigious. There are many opponents who are just as good as you. If you are unlucky, you may even be eliminated in the top eight."

"In fact, at this year's Quartz Conference, there is a terrifying opponent who is beyond your imagination. Her strength is something you absolutely cannot defeat right now. If she wanted to, she could even become one of the Elite Four in some of the weaker regions. Now you understand what kind of opponent you are."

With a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, Zheng Yi bit her lip so hard that it bled slightly. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to her. After working so hard for so long, she was told that she was destined to fail before she even started. This was something that would be hard for anyone to accept, let alone someone like Zheng Yi, who always had a very strong desire to win.

"But teacher, I want to win, I don't want to give up!"

“I know.” A hint of tenderness flashed in Kazama Shiromo’s eyes. He had considered advising the righteous and awe-inspiring Shiromo to either advance to the next year or avoid the Quartz Conference and try to win the championship in another region. However, he also knew that this somewhat stubborn child would not give up by avoiding the battle.

"If you want to win, the only way is Mega Evolution." Kazama Shiramo smiled and patted the righteous dog's head: "Release your Charizard."

"Teacher, do you want Charizard to undergo Mega Evolution?"

"Yes, Charizard is your starter Pokémon, right? It's the Pokémon that's been with you the longest. I can tell that it's probably the Pokémon with the deepest bond with you. If even Charizard can't Mega Evolve, then there's really no way."

"Hmm." Zheng Yi nodded firmly, already throwing out the Poké Ball in his hand.

A flash of white light, and Charizard appeared before the two.

Looking at the Charizard's growing aura and increasingly imposing appearance, Kazama Shiromo nodded in satisfaction; it was even better than he had expected.

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Chapter 8 Mega Charizard X

"Very good, Charizard's condition is much better than I expected." Kazama Shiromo looked Charizard up and down. This was almost the limit that could be reached before the Elite Four level. It seemed that Charizard's talent was much better than he had expected.

"Now, Rinran, I'm going to tell you something. That's why I said that Keystones and Mega Stones aren't important. They're just tools, quick and convenient tools. Fundamentally, even without Keystones and Mega Stones, Pokémon still have the potential to Mega Evolve."

Kazama Shiromo stretched out his hands to Zheng Yilan and Charizard and said, "Give me your hands."

Righteous and awe-inspiring, Charizard and Kazama Shiromo exchanged a glance, and then a fair and delicate little hand and a short dragon claw were placed in Kazama Shiromo's hand.

Kazama Shiro smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and his entire body emitted a blue light as his superpowers began to operate: "The essence of Mega Evolution lies in the bond between the two. The bond between Pokémon and Trainer is built by the Keystone and the Mega Evolution Stone, and the mutual understanding between them ultimately leads to Mega Evolution."

Releasing the hands of Justice and Charizard, the pale blue light around Kazama Shiramo gradually dissipated. Smiling, he looked at Justice and Charizard and said, "Did you feel it? Each other's heartbeats? Each other's breaths? Each other's feelings? Each other's deep bonds? And each other's shared sentiments?"

Charizard looked righteous and fierce, but there was an indescribable strangeness in its eyes. It was like a majestic female knight-errant, who, while wielding her sword and fighting on all sides, always had a gentleness in her eyes like that of a wife, a faint and inexplicable emotion.

It is both rugged and delicate, both wild and gentle.

"Roar!" The Charizard roared to the sky, expressing an indescribable feeling. This time, the feeling of deeply sensing each other's heart temperature was an ineffable sensation.

“I understand.” Zheng Yi nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with an indescribable emotion, as well as an indescribable worry and confusion: “This feeling is warm and hot, as if something hot has gone in, and as if something is about to come out of my body.”