Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

Target individual attributes: Rock + Flight

Everyone stared in astonishment at the display on the screen; the entire room fell silent, and no one moved for a long time.

Reporters were rubbing their eyes, putting in eye drops, and wiping their glasses, and after all that fiddling, they watched the big screen again.

The two skeptical PhDs had already retested it three times, but the result was still the same.

Natsuno finally realized what the light from earlier meant: "It's a new Mega Evolution!"

Because the volume wasn't controlled, Daigo was standing right next to him.

So much so that Daigo's microphone transmitted the shout accurately to everyone in the venue.

Everyone snapped out of their daze and looked at Natsuno, including Daigo.

One reporter couldn't help but shout, "Mr. Natsuno, could you elaborate?"

Others quickly chimed in, "Yeah, pterosaurs can actually Mega Evolve? You mean a new Mega Evolution, meaning there's another Mega form?"

The other three people on the stage also stared at Xia Ye with probing eyes.

Daigo quickly shoved the microphone in his hand: "Natsuno, you tell everyone what you've got!"

Xia Ye, somewhat helplessly, took the microphone: "Yes, fellow reporters."

"This is my latest discovery: the genes of fossil pterosaurs may be awakened deep within."

"The corresponding Mega Stone hasn't been found yet, but I can assure you that it's not the Dragon-type form we just saw."

"The form I studied, according to my estimation, is a further exploration of the fossil pterosaur's ability to adapt to the corresponding properties of rocks and flight."

Natsuno, who hadn't done any experiments or research but could simply copy the answers, spoke up confidently.

Professor Oki then chimed in, "You, Natsuno, you even kept your research findings from me!"

Chapter 201: Promising Everyone a Piece of Cake Again

Daiki's words drew laughter from the reporters in the audience.

He took the microphone: "Actually, the form just now came to me unintentionally while I was studying attribute genes."

"Natsuno judged that over the long years, gene fragments in the fossils were lost, which caused the resurrected pterosaur to not be of dragon type."

"Then he thought of directly modifying the existing fossil pterosaur genes into dragon-like genes and then breeding them."

Daiki pointed to the fossil pterosaur that had landed on the ground and was now somewhat stunned.

"This guy was bred after his attributes and genes were modified. The result... well, everyone saw it."

"I will urge him to write the relevant paper, so please don't be impatient."

Another burst of laughter erupted as all the reporters frantically jotted down Professor Oak's words.

In fact, some reporters had already recognized the pterosaur's original form when it had just degenerated into its original form.

It was indeed the light that Pokémon reverted to after its Mega Evolution energy dissipated.

It's just that no one expected this outcome at first, so everyone was a bit stunned.

Z2, meanwhile, posed a question in Natsuno's mind: 'Mega evolution? Does it refer to the awakening of the deep order of genes, resulting in a brief evolution to an ancient form?'

Natsuno nodded: 'The mainstream hypothesis does indeed understand the Mega form this way: a complete genetic regression, but only for a short period.'

Z2 stopped talking, and the system started popping up notifications.

[Congratulations to the contractor for unexpectedly discovering a new Mega Evolution of the Fossil Aerodra and announcing it to the world. Influence Points will be continuously awarded.]

Noticing that Natsuno seemed to want to speak, the staff member next to him handed him another microphone.

Natsuno cleared his throat: "Everyone, although we haven't yet discovered the true principle of Mega Evolution."

"But perhaps the changes in this fossil pterosaur can give us some insights."

"The mainstream hypothesis is that Pokémon evolved from their ancient forms to their current forms due to changes in the environment."

"Mega is a complete regression of a Pokémon to its ancestral form, a brief return to its ancient form."

"However, because the modern environment is so different from that of ancient times, the mega form can only be maintained for a very short period of time."

"The changes this fossil pterosaur has just undergone perfectly illustrate this point."

The reporters took careful notes, not missing a single word that Xia Ye said.

Natsuno carefully considered his words, trying to avoid mentioning anything related to evolutionary design at the genetic level.

Z2's words and the changes related to this fossil pterosaur have indirectly confirmed one point.

Mega evolution is still a deep activation of genes.

As for the role of entanglement in this process, and the specific principles behind it, further research is still needed.

The live stream chat was buzzing with discussion.

[Holy crap! Aerodramus can Mega Evolve! And in two forms at that!]

[One of them is even a Dragon type! The Dodo really got lucky. The Kanto League is in for a good show this year!]

Now that we have Aerodactyl, are there any other fossil Pokémon? I need this urgently!

There was discussion online, and some reporters in the field actually asked the question offline this year.

Faced with this question, Natsuno could only smile and shake his head: "Uncertain, still under investigation."

"You've all heard Professor Oak say that the appearance of this Dragon-type Mega Evolution was actually an accident."

According to Natsuno's original memory, none of these other fossil Pokémons had Mega Evolution.

But now that he and the two doctors have unexpectedly created a new Mega Evolution for the pterosaurs, he's not sure anymore.

At this moment, a figure riding a Dragonite appeared in the sky.

Lord Wataru, the acting champion of Kanto, makes his appearance in his cloak.

This time, A-Du seemed to arrive even faster than last time, and the group greeted him with smiles.

A-Du's eyes were eager: "Natsuno, can my Aerodactyl Mega Evolve into a Dragon-type form?"

His question resonated with many people.

Xia Ye turned off his microphone and ran over to discuss things quietly with the two professors before turning back to announce the conclusion.

"Theoretically, the previous pterosaur genes did not contain complete dragon attribute genes, so it won't work for now."

Adu's expression darkened when he heard the first part of the sentence.

But they quickly grasped the key phrase: "Not for now? Meaning it will be feasible later? How?"

The reporters in the audience were also reminded by Awatari, and they echoed her sentiments, pressing Natsuno for answers.

Natsuno, somewhat helpless, pulled Daigo aside and muttered to himself while turning off the microphone again.

Soon, the two turned around.

"Everyone, the Genetic Move Completion Plan has been announced for quite some time now."

"The Ruri Group officially begins selling eggs with full trait moves today, at a low price."

"If genes can be edited in eggs, can they be edited in individuals as well?"

With just one sentence, Xia Ye managed to hook both online and offline people.

Awa's gaze was eager, and everyone stared at Daigo, who was all smiles, as he picked up the microphone and took over Natsuno's words.

"The R&D department at Devon is working overtime to develop a brand new instrument."

"You guys don't know, Natsuno keeps nagging me about the new machine three times a day. I'm so annoyed with him."

Amid the laughter of the audience, Daigo calmly announced the name of the device: "Individual Genetic Technique Editing Device."

Everyone's eyes widened as they could fully understand the function just from the name.

Awata grabbed Natsuno: "Is it that function?"

Natsuno nodded seriously: "Everyone, the second part of the genetic move completion plan is to complete individual genetic moves."

"As I've said before, genes are a relatively fragile structure and cannot be modified at will."

"Through modifications to genetic moves and changes to the attribute genes of fossil pterosaurs, we have determined that the relevant genes are within the scope of modification."

"This clearly shows that it is feasible to supplement the genes of individual pterosaurs."

A-Du stared intently at Natsuno's mouth, listening to him utter his last words.

Somewhat uncertain, he asked again seriously, "So, the previous fossil pterosaur genes can be replenished, right?"

"Once the replenishment is complete, the prerequisite for Mega Evolution to Dragon type will be met, right?"

Natsuno nodded again, and Watari showed a look of surprise.

But Natsuno hadn't finished speaking: "Everyone, we will not release information related to gene modification to the public so easily."

"The alliance will maintain strict control, and the relevant laws will be introduced soon."

"The relevant equipment will be regulated by the alliance, and the relevant experiments will be thoroughly documented."

Natsuno's tone grew increasingly serious.

"The public is only permitted to perform gene modification for medical purposes, including gene defect correction and gene completion."

"The fossil pterosaur and genetic moves have both been included in the category of gene completion."

“All medical procedures will be documented, and no unauthorized genetic experiments will be permitted.”

Finally, Natsuno concluded with a solemn warning.

"Unauthorized actions will be considered malicious harm to Pokémon, and the League will pursue the matter to the ends of the earth!"

Chapter 202 Why don't you get six Dragonite?

After issuing a stern warning, the press conference came to a close.

Natsuno doesn't want anyone to think about changing a Pokémon's attributes and then go and do related research.

Genes are not clay; they cannot be modified at will.