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Chapter 215: Mega Evolution!
Chapter 215: Mega Evolution!
Galar Region, Isle of Armor.
“Hey, Dandan!”
An elderly man, dressed in a loose green tracksuit and wearing a bright black and green striped cap, put down his phone and dialed a number.
This man was none other than the former Champion of the Galar Region, Master Dan, who held an undefeated record for 18 consecutive years! The person he was calling was his most prized disciple, Dandan.
“Master.”
Dandan's voice came through the phone, laced with a hint of exasperation and some background noise.
“Are you busy, Dandan?” Master Dan put down the game controller and chuckled, tugging at his goatee.
“Yeah, I’m shooting an ad.”
“Old man here has a question.”
“A question?”
“Do you know Professor Jing He?” Master Dan, still controlling the game with one hand, continued to dominate his opponent.
“Jing He... You mean Professor Jing He?” Dandan’s voice seemed surprised.
“Looks like you do know him.”
On the other end, Dandan signaled the Malakmon Group staff to wait and walked to a quieter spot.
“I wouldn’t say I know him, but I’ve seen his battle videos. He’s a very skilled ‘Tactical Master.’”
“A ‘Tactical Master,’ huh?” Master Dan’s expression grew thoughtful.
“What’s the matter, Master?”
“One of my old friends says this little He is a formidable martial arts master and asked if I could give him some pointers.”
“A martial arts master?”
Dandan was taken aback.
As far as he knew, Jing He was a Pokemon psychologist, a tactical master, and a researcher. Now, he was also a martial arts master?
“Dandan, aren’t you going to Kanto soon?”
“Are you asking me to visit Professor Jing He?”
“No, I want you to buy a few games for me. The latest releases, like ‘Pikachu Sprint,’ ‘Machamp’s Muscle Show,’ and—”
Dandan: “...”
“Hahaha.” Master Dan chuckled, realizing his mistake. “Sorry, and while you’re at it, visit Hoenn for me and drop by to see an old friend.”
He paused and continued, “If you run into little He, ask him if he wants to visit the Isle of Armor.”
“Master, couldn’t you have mentioned the important part first?” Dandan rubbed his temples.
“I did, didn’t I?” Master Dan pouted.
For him, nothing was more important than his games right now.
“Alright, alright, I got it. Even if you hadn’t said anything, I probably would have visited Professor Jing He,” Dandan said.
Challenging the world’s strongest Pokemon trainers was something he aspired to do.
The Galar Region League was relatively new, and the region was less affluent compared to others, lagging behind in many areas.
Making the entire Galar Region stronger was his goal.
“That’s good.”
“Master, anything else?”
Master Dan’s eyes twinkled with a teasing glint.
“Dandan, how’s Sonia doing?”
“She’s still no match for me, hahaha—” Dandan laughed heartily.
Master Dan rolled his eyes and hung up.
“Why is this Dandan so dense? He’s nothing like me.”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In the cafe kitchen, muffled sounds echoed.
“Not, not like that, Knead the Dough!” followed by a panicked voice from Koga.
Crack!
The familiar sound of a chopping board breaking.
Jing He, sitting in the courtyard sipping coffee, glanced at the trembling coffee in his cup and exchanged a look with the little Vulpix in his lap. They both wore expressions of exasperation.
This was the umpteenth chopping board Caidou had broken, and the umpteenth time Koga had patiently guided her.
Caidou had decided to stay at the cafe for now.
Dressed in a server’s uniform, she would learn to make pastries and coffee during her free time with Koga.
She preferred learning pastry-making over coffee.
At first, she didn’t understand why Jing He had arranged this for her.
Now, she was beginning to see the purpose.
It was to help her better control her strength.
Kneading dough was a form of training in flexibility and strength control.
“I’m so sorry!” Caidou’s voice was full of remorse.
“It’s, it’s okay, Miss Caidou. No need to be so formal, let’s just try again.”
Koga, despite his gentle nature, was surprisingly patient. Even though Caidou often broke things, he remained patient.
It made sense, given that he was the type who never gave up, even when repeatedly failing to catch a Pikachu.
At the same time, Jing He could sense that in just a few days, Caidou’s personality had improved significantly.
She smiled genuinely, not just when eating sweets but also when making them.
“Still a child, indeed. She’s much cuter when she smiles.” Jing He took a sip of his coffee, musing.
“Ooh~~” Little Vulpix nodded in agreement.
Gengar suddenly appeared from behind him.
“Gengar?”
Is it okay to keep breaking chopping boards?
It’s quite expensive, you know.
Jing He smiled.
“Which do you think is more expensive, an employee’s salary or a few chopping boards?”
Gengar’s eyes widened in realization, and he gave a thumbs-up.
You might earn, but Teacher Jing He will never lose!
Buzz—
The phone rang.
Jing He saw it was Zheng Niao (formerly Zhengniao, a Chinese name, now transliterated) and answered.
“Professor Jing He, everything is arranged. Spike has chosen a rather docile Kingler, as you requested.”
"Um," Jing He nodded.
"Everything is set with the Goldenrod TV Station, Kanaz TV, and other related parties," Zane added.
Jing He couldn't help but marvel at Zane's incredible efficiency. Team Rocket truly had an abundance of talented individuals.
"Great, then let's be ready to start filming at any moment."
"Understood!"
Zane's voice was brimming with enthusiasm. This was the first true collaboration between Leader Giovanni and Teacher Jing He, and she was the primary coordinator. There was no room for error.
"Zane, take care of yourself and don't overwork," Jing He said.
"Y-Yes, I understand."
Zane's cheeks flushed on the other end of the line. Teacher Jing He was truly a kind and gentle person.
"By the way," Zane remembered something else.
"Teacher Jing He, if you have some free time, could you visit Vermilion City?"
"What's the matter?"
"It seems that one of Leader Giovanni's Pokemon is having some psychological issues."
Hmm?
Jing He was taken aback. Another psychological issue with Giovanni's Pokemon? Or is it a relationship problem?
Why not just send it over like last time?
"What Pokemon is it?" Jing He asked cautiously.
"It seems to be a Metagross. I'm not sure if you're familiar with this Pokemon."
Jing He: ???
A Metagross?
What made Team Rocket stand out from other underground organizations, like Team Magma, Team Aqua, and Team Galactic, was that they didn't just aim for existing Legendary Pokemon. They also created their own Pokemon, including the Metagross.
This gave Team Rocket unparalleled access to digital networks, which even the League couldn't breach. As a data-based Pokemon, the Metagross didn't need to breathe and could traverse various data networks, such as computers, phones, and even Pokedexes.
So, it couldn't be sent over like a Nidoqueen. If it slipped into a data network, it would be lost forever.
But...
Why would a Metagross, which usually follows pre-programmed commands and remains motionless without them, need psychological treatment? Did it become an AI?
"I understand," Jing He replied. After all, he had been paid by Giovanni, so he needed to do his part.
Moreover, if the Metagross had developed its own consciousness, it had truly evolved into a genuine Pokemon. Jing He was always willing to help Pokemon in need.
However...
He had just barely "escaped" from Kanto, and now he had to go back?
Jing He sighed deeply.
"Zane, could you also gather information on the next Quartz Conference for me?"
"Quartz Conference? Teacher Jing He, please wait a moment."
Ding!
His phone quickly received a message from Zane. It contained the date, location, and prizes for the next Quartz Conference.
"Wow!"
"Really that fast?"
"I heard you were preparing to challenge the Quartz League, so I thought you might find it useful and prepared it in advance," Zane smiled. "I hope it helps."
"Thank you."
After ending the call, Jing He quickly scanned the information.
"Whoa—"
When he saw the prize for first place, he sucked in a sharp breath.
[Total value of at least 12 million!]
"Gengar?"
"Klink?"
"Hakudan?"
"Arctic Fox?"
Gengar, Klink, Hakudan, and the little Ice Fox on Jing He's lap all leaned in.
One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand...
Gengar tried counting on his fingers but ran out at the "ten thousand" mark.
"Ooooh—"
The little Ice Fox quickly offered its tails, signaling Gengar to use them.
With its six fingers plus the Ice Fox's two tails, Gengar finally counted to eight digits.
"Gengar?!"
Twelve million?!
The little ones all widened their eyes in amazement.
This is huge!
"Cough," Jing He cleared his throat and glanced at them. "Do you think winning is that easy?"
But Gengar and the others were already discussing what they would buy if they won the 12 million.
Jing He shook his head in exasperation.
However, just as he was about to put away his phone, another call came in.
Caller ID—Dr. Blathane.
This call caught Jing He slightly off guard.
"Sorry, Teacher Jing He, for calling you suddenly. I hope I'm not disturbing you," Dr. Blathane's smooth voice came through the phone.
"Not at all, I was just resting," Jing He smiled.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Dr. Blathane got to the point.
"I've hit a roadblock in one of my research projects. After much consideration, I believe I need the help of a Pokemon psychologist like you, who is skilled in analyzing and addressing the emotional bonds between trainers and Pokemon."
Help?
"Calling me an expert might be a bit much. But, is there anything specific I can assist with?"
Lately, things have been piling up a bit.
Jing He picked up the little Ice Fox and petted it vigorously, instantly feeling better.
"Ooooh—"
The little one pouted in mild protest but quickly enjoyed the massage.
"Do you know about Mega Evolution, Teacher Jing He?"
(End of Chapter)
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