Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Although he didn't understand why Professor Oak would tell Xia Yan such a confidential matter.

But thinking about it...

Is it because Xia Yan gained Professor Oak's trust enough?

After a pause, Grandpa Zifuqi said, "Qianli has been searching for Liekong for five years, but has not found him yet."

"Mr. Qianli?"

Xia Yan nodded.

We've almost found it.

Or rather, it has already been found.

Xia Yan narrowed his eyes. "Grandpa, I'm actually quite curious. Since you were able to capture the stronger Rayquaza back then, why didn't you use the same method to capture Groudon and Kyogre?"

at this point.

In fact, Xia Yan has never been able to understand this.

They even captured the stronger Rayquaza.

Groudon and Kyogre were surprisingly weak?

A look of reminiscence appeared in the old man's eyes.

"Actually, we were really lucky to catch Rayquaza back then. Although we made what we thought were thorough preparations, Rayquaza was just too strong, even with that... If it weren't for that little girl who prevented Rayquaza from going all out..."

Little girl...

Is Shiokana of the Meteor Dwellers the girl recognized by Rayquaza?

"That one?" Xia Yan asked again.

Finally, we got to the thing he cared about most.

Mr. Zvoich looked troubled.

This concerns some confidential research content from their German company's future projects.

Because German wants to use "∞ energy" as a foundation to pursue new energy directions.

Although there is still a market for Poké Balls, buildings, and other related items, the market will eventually become saturated.

But the situation is different in the field of new energy.

That's the trend of the future.

After thinking for a moment, the old man finally said:

"It's a completely new energy source, but its development is still immature. The reason why the 'Sea Abyss 1' that was stolen by the Ocean Team was able to reach the deep sea is because it used this new energy source."

"New energy, was it developed by Devon Corporation?" Xia Yan asked with a curious look.

In this era, energy development has always been a matter of great concern.

The old man looked embarrassed and shook his head, saying, "To be precise, it's not so much about research and development. Let's just say that we in Germany discovered this energy source and then conducted research on it."

Xia Yan pursed his lips.

"Grandpa, although this might involve some of Devon's secrets, I think it could be one way to limit Groudon and Kyogre, even if it's just an alternative. So I hope to continue to learn more about this energy."

Of course, this doesn't involve the German research and development process or content; I just want to understand the origin of this energy source, hoping it might lead me to some solutions.

Upon hearing this, the old man was surprisingly calm, much to Xia Yan's surprise.

"That's easy."

As he spoke, he took out a document.

If it doesn't involve specific research content, but only the source and origin, then there's not much pressure for the old man.

"This matter is not a secret to the alliance or to some of the higher-ups. We at Devon are not worried about attracting competitors after revealing the source, because Devon has already taken five years ahead of other companies."

In the energy sector, five years almost represents an entire era.

With German's capabilities and financial resources, and being a generation ahead of others, what is there to worry about?

Even though Devon Corporation's rival, Grand Cosmos Holdings, learned of this breakthrough by sending industrial spies, it was still powerless to reverse the situation, and ultimately led to the bankruptcy of Grand Cosmos Holdings.

As long as it doesn't involve specific research content, it's not a big problem.

Anyway.

When this energy source is released, the details regarding its origin will also be announced.

It's just a little earlier now.

Xia Yan took the document.

I glanced through it briefly and didn't see anything unusual.

All that is known is that this "∞ energy" was first discovered by the former president of Devon Corporation, who was also the grandfather of Mr. Zvoich.

The research has been conducted in secrecy.

This is more than just a five-year lead time.

It was only five years ago that a major breakthrough was finally achieved.

No wonder Corydalis Holdings was dragged down by Devon.

Xia Yan carefully put the document away.

It's normal that nothing seems abnormal right now.

At least, Xia Yan found a common ground in people or things like "flowers," life energy, and Akromama.

Akromar had also visited the Carlos region and observed the three-thousand-year-old elves who had been turned to stone by the "ultimate weapon," noting that those stones still radiated mysterious energy.

He could use this as a starting point to find clues and explore slowly, eventually finding traces of that group of people.

At least.

This special episode features a world tour.

Xia Yan has already made a very good start.

We have found a clue that allows us to continue the investigation.

If I had to use an analogy, it would be that Xia Yan has now at least seen the surface of a complex riddle.

"Thank you, sir. I'll go help now," Xia Yan said, bowing slightly.

Grandpa Zvoich stood up and took Xia Yan's hand.

He said solemnly and earnestly, "Be careful and protect yourself."

"it is good."

Done.

Xia Yan turned around without hesitation and strode away.

Watching Xia Yan's departing figure, Grandpa Zvoich fell into deep thought, seemingly pondering something.

...

...

"call--"

As Xia Yan walked out of the Dewen Company's branch in Kaina City and looked at the azure sky, he let out a long sigh.

The Hoenn region, which appears calm on the surface, is actually like a ship adrift in a stormy sea.

Those inside the cabin enjoyed their safety, while the helmsman outside was doing his best to prevent the boat from capsizing.

There is no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life; it's just that someone is bearing the burden.

talking.

Xia Yan threw out a Poké Ball.

"Os!"

"Latios, Darkrayon, have gone to see an old friend."

Xia Yan laughed and climbed onto Latios's back.

"Os!"

Latios seemed somewhat excited as he went to see Rayquaza.

However, the black mist churned within Xia Yan's shadow, where Daklaiyin was present.

Oh my god.

Why do you always provoke those kinds of beings?

Daklai couldn't help but complain.

It shot straight up into the sky, passed through the thin clouds, and entered the stratosphere.

Xia Yan grinned.

"How dare you say that? Who was it that asked me to provoke Rayquaza the first time?"

Daklaiyin: [...]

"Prepare for battle, Darkrai! The Rayquaza of this world isn't necessarily easy to talk to." Xia Yan's expression gradually turned serious.

[It's as if the original Rayquaza from this world is just sitting there talking.]

Daklai muttered something.

But they have also made serious preparations for the competition.

next second.

Xia Yan held the key stone in his hand.

"Speed ​​up! Latios, Mega!"

In the air, a surge of super-evolutionary energy erupted, enveloping and surrounding Latios, as well as Xia Yan, who was also enveloped within it.

boom!