Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

and so.

Bratano's request did not conflict with his other objectives.

He could also conveniently do Bratano a favor.

Anyway, the Carlos region will definitely exist, otherwise the subsequent plot wouldn't happen.

So he accepted the request without hesitation.

"Really?" Blatano's eyes lit up.

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Doctor, don't be so formal. Although I'm not from the Carlos region and don't belong to the Carlos Alliance, I am still a member of the Alliance. Such a major event has happened, I can't just stand by and do nothing, can I?"

Upon hearing this, Blatano exclaimed with emotion, "No wonder the Alliance approved your application so quickly. You are truly dedicated to serving the Alliance and contributing to the Elf world."

To put it simply, Xia Yan, you're a member of the alliance, you're a great person.

Xia Yan pressed his hat down, lowered his head, and twitched the corner of his mouth.

right?

I, Xia Yan, am a die-hard fan of the League!

The researchers in the lab all looked at him with admiration.

Ai Lan, in particular, was a fan of Xia Yan. Seeing her idol's selfless dedication, she felt that she must become a "great" person like Xia Yan in the future.

They had no objections to Xia Yan as the team leader.

Although he was very young, through Blatano's introduction, they already knew that this was the legendary "Father of Fairies" Xia Yan, the youngest doctor in the Alliance.

With a PhD as the team leader, what more can be said?

"Ahem." Feeling a little embarrassed by the eager gazes, Xia Yan coughed lightly and turned his gaze to the corner. "By the way, Dr. Blatano, what is that stone? I think it's quite interesting."

Following Xia Yan's gaze, Blatano felt a great weight lifted from his heart and said with a smile, "We found this stone during one of our field investigations. We felt it was no ordinary stone, so we brought it back to the research institute. We don't know its specific purpose yet."

Hearing this, Xia Yan felt relieved.

Since Blatano hasn't started, or rather hasn't delved into, research on hyperevolution, the two of them won't become "enemies" on the research project.

"Tsk tsk." Xia Yan approached and circled the Mega Stone. "I have a friend who loves these strange and unusual stones. I haven't seen one like this in his collection yet, but it probably isn't an ordinary stone."

“Yes.” Blatano nodded. “We’ve done some simple data collection and comparison and learned that it contains a very special kind of energy, which is also an energy that we have never discovered before.”

How can you say that no research has been conducted?

Xia Yan lowered his eyes.

There are many theories about the origin of Mega Stones. Some say they are stones created from the dazzling light emitted by the ultimate weapon, while others say they originate from energy outside the universe. Still others say that Rayquaza's giant meteorite is the origin of Mega Stones and Mega Energy.

Regardless, this energy is definitely capable of changing the entire Pokémon world, and its impact is far greater than that of the Alola region's "Z-Moves" or the Galar region's "Dynamax".

After all, "Z-Moves" originate from Ultra Space, or Necrozma, and can only change the function and power of one of a Pokémon's moves.

"Dynamax" originates from Eternatus, but it has even more restrictions. It can only be used in the Galar region and only changes the size of the Pokémon and its corresponding stamina.

But the effects of super evolution are different.

The attributes, base stats, abilities, and even moves of a Pokémon will be affected and changed to varying degrees.

Take Xia Yan's Beedrill, for example. After evolving into Mega Beedrill, its base stats and ability changes are so reasonable and outstanding that it may not be at a disadvantage even when facing some pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Mega Evolution aims to significantly improve the overall strength of a Pokémon without any imbalances.

It's best to keep the switch on this kind of thing in your own hand.

Xia Yan thought for a moment, then continued with a smile, "Really? That's really interesting. It easily piques one's curiosity."

"right?"

Bratano paused, blinking as he looked at Xia Yan.

Gradually, I seemed to understand something.

Xia Yan seemed to suddenly "realize" something and slapped his forehead.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Dr. Blatano. I had no intention of conducting any research, much less of a desire to steal your research project."

“...Actually, it’s not really my project…” Bratano stammered.

"Of course, of course, I have no intention of taking this stone."

Xia Yan waved his hands repeatedly, as if the other party had already refused since they hadn't even offered to give it to him.

Bratano: "..."

He had only guessed before, but now he almost truly understood what Xia Yan meant.

“Xia Yan, how about… I give you this stone?” Blatano slowly probed.

"How could I possibly accept that? No, absolutely not."

Bratano: "..."

If you put that glass cover down, I'll believe what you said.

"Really for me?"

Xia Yan placed the glass dome on the ground, his palm only a few centimeters away from the Mega Stone, and looked up at Blatano to ask.

"Uh......"

"Thank you!"

Xia Yan grabbed the Mega Stone as if afraid that Blatano would change his mind.

Seeing his practiced movements, which were almost painful to watch, Bratano was speechless.

Only now did he realize that although Xia Yan was a doctor, he was still just a boy under twenty years old. Such actions and behaviors were very much in line with the age of Xia Yan, who was not yet fully "grown up".

"Anyway, I probably won't have time to study it anytime soon, and even if I did, it might not bring any benefits. I'm giving it to you to try and study. Don't blame me if you don't get any results," Blatano said with a smile.

He genuinely didn't care.

These small things are nothing compared to the current environmental crisis in the Carlos region.

Even if Xia Yan did discover something, Blatano wouldn't care.

Given his position, he has countless research projects to conduct.

Of course, he was unaware of the consequences of hyper-evolution.

"It's nothing, I'm just very curious," Xia Yan shrugged.

Bratano expressed his understanding of this.

Who wasn't a curious kid when they were young?

However, Xia Yan had already decided that when he decided to publish his research paper on super evolution, he would also mention Blatano's name.

It wasn't just because Blatano readily gave him the Mega Stone today.

This can also reduce some unnecessary trouble and public opinion.

This is also a way to make up for the fact that Bratano lost such an opportunity to become famous.

Fortunately, people of Blatano's stature no longer care about fame.

Having obtained the Mega Evolution Stone, Xia Yan could be considered to have received his "reward".

Then you must complete the tasks assigned by Bratano properly.

He is still a man of principle.

"Doctor, when will the field investigation and research team depart?" Xia Yan asked.

Bratano paused for a moment.

"I will finalize the arrangements for all the instruments and personnel as soon as possible, but it will have to wait until at least tomorrow."

Moving various instruments for data collection is no simple task, and personnel arrangements are also crucial, as everyone has many responsibilities, making planning a complex process.

Unlike Xia Yan, who is all alone.

The research institute is wherever the people go.

“Okay, I’ll be in Miare City for the next few days. Doctor, feel free to contact me anytime,” Xia Yan said.

"it is good."

After giving a few more brief instructions, Xia Yan left the Bratano Institute.

Feeling the warm sunlight shining in his face, Xia Yan spread his arms and took a deep breath.

The task of collecting Mega Stones has gotten off to a good start.

"Where are all those Mega Stones in the game?" Xia Yan clicked his tongue as he wandered aimlessly through the streets of Lumiose City.

He's a gamer, but only for battles and story content; he doesn't remember much else.

Isn't that game, the kind where you play it once and then leave it aside to figure out how to play against other players on your own?

Who remembers where Mega Stones and other items are?

Moreover.

Even if he remembers, what's in the game is still just a game; it might not exist in the real world.

Just like in games, mythical beasts are always lurking in some corner, waiting for the protagonist to reach a certain level of strength, achieve certain accomplishments, and clear certain levels before they can be captured.

How would you tame a mythical beast in the real world?

Believe it or not, those legendary Pokémon not only smashed the Poké Ball you threw, but they also smashed you.

"Gyarados's Mega Stone is at the waterfall outside Tom Nook, Aerodactyl's Mega Stone is in Rocky Town, Mewtwo's X and Y are... Garchomp's Mega Stone is... I think this thing was a gift from someone after completing the first playthrough?"

Xia Yan counted on his fingers.

Despite saying he didn't believe it, his body was still honestly trying to recall the locations of those Mega Stones.

But to be honest, they're really hard to find.

As she thought about it, she bit her finger.

It's unrealistic to try to bring things from games into the real world.

"Nomi?"