Chapter 241: Gramps' Mega Evolution!
Chapter 241: Gramps' Mega Evolution!
"Dr. Bradano, this doesn't seem right. It's too precious," Jinghe quickly responded.
After all, Ultra Evolution was still not widely known, and only a small number of people had mastered the art of Mega Evolution for their Pokemon.
Even if Ultra Evolution was more common, the price of Ultra Evolution Stones and Keystones was exorbitant.
Dr. Bradano explained, "Of course, I'm not giving it away for free."
He smiled and continued, "I'm hoping that if Teacher Jinghe, you can later help me collect some data while you Mega Evolve your Gramps."
Dr. Bradano had been researching Pokemon Mega Evolution for quite some time.
However, the lack of reference data made it challenging to thoroughly understand the research on Ultra Evolution Stones, Keystones, and the connection between Mega Evolved Pokemon and their trainers.
Even the analysis of Ultra Evolution Stone types and data collection were not yet comprehensive.
Ultra Evolution Stones were simply too precious.
Jinghe fell into deep thought as he gazed at the sparkling, translucent gemstone in the box.
Above all, he was reluctant to owe such a significant favor.
But the Ultra Evolution Stone was expensive, while the Keystone was relatively more affordable.
After all, the Keystone didn't have specific requirements for Pokemon.
After a brief moment of contemplation, he reached out and took the Keystone from the box, saying, "In that case, I'll take this Keystone."
Dr. Bradano, upon hearing this, was momentarily taken aback and quickly replied, "Teacher Jinghe, the Keystone needs to be used together with the Ultra Evolution Stone..."
Jinghe smiled and clarified, "Doctor, you misunderstood me. I have an Ultra Evolution Stone..."
As he spoke, he gave Gramps a meaningful look.
Gramps understood and opened his mouth, his tongue skillfully rolling an Ultra Evolution Stone, swallowing and spitting it out repeatedly.
Dr. Bradano, witnessing this, showed a hint of surprise.
"This..."
"If Gramps and I are not mistaken, this should be the Ultra Evolution Stone meant for Gramps, while the one you have might belong to another Pokemon."
"Oh..."
Dr. Bradano laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head.
But soon, he clapped his mouth and said, "I never expected that you, Teacher Jinghe, would have an Ultra Evolution Stone, and it's even Gramps'!"
Jinghe glanced at Gramps, who was still playing with the Ultra Evolution Stone, and said, "It was probably obtained by chance."
After all, it was the place where Gramps had slept for over a thousand years.
So, was Dr. Bradano's Ultra Evolution Stone misidentified in his data analysis? It was indeed embarrassing.
However, this also indirectly indicated that Dr. Bradano's research on Pokemon Mega Evolution was facing significant challenges.
Otherwise, Alane wouldn't have been lured away by Vladar using the Charizardite X and Keystone.
Nevertheless, Dr. Bradano felt that he had invited someone from afar to help, and before they even started, they had already helped him identify an Ultra Evolution Stone.
Moreover, he felt a bit embarrassed that the Ultra Evolution Stone hadn't been given away.
"How about this, Jinghe. You help me collect data on Mega Evolution first. If you need an Ultra Evolution Stone for another Pokemon in the future, I'll give you another one."
"There's no need for that, Doctor. The value of this Keystone is already..."
Jinghe tried to decline, but Dr. Bradano said,
"There's another favor I'd like to ask of you."
"Oh?" Jinghe was taken aback for a moment. There were quite a few tasks, but he still agreed, "Alright, we can discuss the Ultra Evolution Stone later."
Currently, he didn't have any other Pokemon capable of Mega Evolution.
If the need arose in the future, they could talk about it then.
Upon hearing this, Dr. Bradano glanced at the upright Jinghe and silently nodded in approval.
He was determined to give away the Ultra Evolution Stone!
"Okay!"
Only then did Jinghe accept the Keystone.
Thus, Gramps' Ultra Evolution Stone and Keystone were finally complete!
[Keystone: A stone imbued with a special emotional power, it is the key to unlocking the Ultra Evolution Stone and enables Pokemon to undergo Mega Evolution!]
Mega Evolution!
"By the way," Jinghe suddenly said, "I also have a favor to ask of you, Doctor."
Dr. Bradano, who had been pondering how to repay Jinghe, snapped back to attention and looked at him.
"It's like this. I've opened a cafe in Hoenn..."
Subsequently, Jinghe explained the situation of his cafe being temporarily closed due to a lack of staff while the trio was away filming.
Although the trio's absence was temporary, and they would return after filming, the cafe couldn't be left completely unattended during this time.
Occasionally opening and closing the cafe would undoubtedly impact its reputation.
As Mira City was the city with the most vibrant coffee culture in the entire Pokemon world, he believed it should be possible to find suitable employees there.
"I didn't realize you were also such a coffee enthusiast, Jinghe."
After listening, Dr. Bradano laughed heartily.
He, too, was a coffee lover with a deep passion for the beverage.
After a brief moment of thought, he patted his chest and assured, "No problem. Leave this to me. I know where to find the employees you need."
Then he asked, "But, Jinghe, what if the employees are Pokemon?"
Pokemon employees?
"That would be even better."
After all, his cafe promoted helping Pokemon in need, and Pokemon employees would likely facilitate better communication.
After agreeing to help find employees, Dr. Bradano's face lit up with excitement.
"Jinghe, would you like to try Mega Evolution?"
In the anime, Dr. Bradano had specifically sought out Karen's help for his research on Mega Evolution.
Dr. Oak was extremely busy with work and had no choice but to decline.
At that time, Ultra Evolution had already been unveiled, and many Trainers like Daigo, Calne, and Zhi Tian were already proficient in using Mega Evolution.
However, at present, there were still very few Pokemon and Trainers capable of Mega Evolution.
Dr. Bradano's research was still in its early stages, and even as a Pokemon Professor, he couldn't help but feel a bit flustered.
Hmm?
Here?
Before Jinghe could speak, he suddenly felt a chill rise up his back for no apparent reason.
Without even guessing, he turned around and saw Gramps, his eyes sparkling like stars.
At the same time.
The Ultra Evolution Stone on its tongue faintly emitted a dim light.
The Keystone in Jinghe's hand, which he had just received, also trembled slightly.
Jinghe's face turned slightly pale.
No.
Had he just managed to gather a complete set of Ultra Evolution Stones and Keystones, and now there were signs of Mega Evolution? Was the bond between him and Gramps that strong?
Gramps was a "rogue outside the law," while he was such a "kind" person.
However, Jinghe's Wave Guidance" also keenly sensed that a faint special energy bond seemed to have formed between him and Gramps.
Was this the semi-physical manifestation of their bond?
In the anime.
When Calne got separated, she could find her way back to Shanaido through their connection.
This was the "proof" of the bond between a Pokemon and its Trainer.
However,
Mega Evolution not only consumes the Pokemon's energy but also places a significant burden on the Trainer.
Especially during the first Mega Evolution.
"This doesn't seem like a suitable place," Jinghe forced a somewhat reluctant smile, "and there's no opponent."
Alane, standing nearby, seemed eager to give it a try.
But considering the gap in strength between himself and Teacher Jinghe, he wisely kept quiet.
However, just because he didn't speak up didn't mean Dr. Bradano wouldn't.
"I'll be your opponent!" Dr. Bradano confidently smiled.
Dr. Bradano was one of the few Pokemon Professors, like Dr. Oak, who was proficient in both Pokemon and human martial arts.
And his partner Pokemon was none other than Sharpedo.
But as Gramps had said, this Sharpedo was a bit young.
Not only compared to Dr. Oak, but even Serena's Sharpedo was significantly more advanced.
"Please!"
Dr. Bradano spoke earnestly.
As a Pokemon Professor and the most authoritative expert in the Kalos Region, Jinghe found it hard to refuse Dr. Bradano's request.
"I'm really doing this for your own good," Jinghe muttered.
Just thinking about Gramps' Mega Evolution made him feel a bit worried.
"Hmm?" Dr. Bradano didn't quite catch what he said.
Jinghe quickly explained, "I mean, although I know about Mega Evolution, Gramps and I have never tried it before."
In response.
Dr. Bradano immediately expressed understanding and said:
"It's okay, I'll have my friend, a Trainer proficient in Mega Evolution, observe from the side. If there are any issues, he might be able to offer some assistance."
At this point in time, the only Trainer proficient in Mega Evolution seemed to be Coco Boolean from Poro City, right? To be honest.
Jinghe, who had never undergone Mega Evolution, couldn't help but have some self-doubt.
What if something went wrong?
But if he could receive guidance from a Trainer skilled in Mega Evolution, it would undoubtedly be much safer.
For himself and Gramps.
Such an opportunity was indeed rare.
"Okay!"
In the end.
Jinghe agreed.
The battle arena deep within Dr. Bradano's Pokemon Research Institute.
Jinghe and Dr. Bradano stood on opposite sides of the arena.
In front of them were Gramps and Sharpedo.
And by their side.
In addition to Alane, who was the referee, Dr. Bradano's other assistant, Sophie, who was responsible for recording data and images, and an elderly man with white eyebrows, Coco Boolean.
He was currently the only Ultra Evolution successor in the Kalos Region and also the Gym Leader of Poro City, Dr. Bradano's friend.
Coco Boolean crossed his arms, his gaze fixed on Jinghe and Gramps.
He narrowed his eyes.
"Is this the feeling of Wave Guidance?"
Coco Boolean didn't possess Wave Guidance, but his partner Lucario was extremely skilled in its use, so he could faintly sense the aura of Wave Guidance on Jinghe.
"Begin the battle," Alane slowly raised her hand.
Sophie adjusted the instruments, "Data collection for Gramps' first Mega Evolution begins."
And at this moment.
Gramps and Jinghe seemed to be unable to hear any external sounds, standing back to back, yet it seemed like they could only hear each other's voices.
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump—
Those were their heartbeats!
And they were almost perfectly in sync!
"Are you ready, Gramps!" Jinghe slowly raised his hand.
Wave Guidance rippled, stirring up a gentle breeze that blew through Jinghe's black hair and clothes.
"Gengga!!"
Gramps stuck out his tongue and let out a loud, sinister laugh, clenching his fists and standing firmly on the ground!
In an instant.
A special force seemed to connect them tightly.
Jinghe's mouth and Gramps' mouth curved into a smile almost simultaneously.
And with a light shout:
"Gramps, Mega Evolve!!"
Tomorrow, my family is going to Guangzhou, and I've been busy packing all day, so I almost couldn't update in time.
However, the author is staying home, looking for an opportunity to release a burst of updates.
(End of Chapter)
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