Chapter 382: Evolution After Evolution
"Just earning a little, just earning a little."
Hikaru said sheepishly and awkwardly.
This matter, if truly investigated, was his selfishness.
Hiding his research results, then using his researcher identity at the lab to request research supplies to purchase Key Stones.
Making money from the price difference before and after.
Although this wasn't illegal, it wasn't encouraged either.
Luo Qingfeng suddenly found it a bit amusing, yet also a bit heartbreaking. From Xue Nai's mother, she had heard about Hikaru's background.
Growing up in an orphanage since childhood.
A child without support always needs a strong sense of security in their heart.
Luo Qingfeng didn't say much more, only stating.
"It's not a big problem. The lab still has a batch of Mega Stones in stock."
After Hikaru made a strong request, she had also used her own research funds to purchase a large batch of Mega Stones.
Most of them came from the northwest region of Huaxia, and a few stone collectors in M Country.
But Ye Xuan looked somewhat displeased.
He didn't have the keen intuition of a researcher like Luo Qingfeng.
Nor did he know about Hikaru's ulterior motives.
Basically, any Mega Stones he could find, he had given to Hikaru....
Now that he knew the use of these Mega Stones, he somewhat regretted it.
This kid...
He actually played his schemes on him.
No wonder when he asked the intelligence and logistics departments about demand, they said, "Recently, it seems someone in the market is searching for such stones."
Thinking about it now, it was probably Professor Mu's Research Institute.
It turned out that this batch of stones he acquired came from a stone collector in Sakura Country.
And it even cost a large sum (hundreds of thousands).
But it wasn't a big problem; he could just ask for them back when needed.
With this thought,
Ye Xuan asked, "You just said Charizard, Tyranitar, Lucario, and Gardevoir can all Mega Evolve. Can Dragonite do it too?"
As the Dragon Tamer family, synonymous with Dragonite, this was paramount.
If Gardevoir could Mega Evolve, but Dragonite couldn't.
Then....
The Mu family, located in the northeast, might rise...
Hikaru didn't tell the whole truth, "Uh... this, I don't have a Dragonite, so I don't know..."
Actually, in his understanding, Dragonite couldn't.
Mu Xiucheng stared intently at the first draft in his hand, "Hikaru's research here shows Latias, Tyranitar..."
"Hmm...."
"Apart from Greninja, which cannot Mega Evolve, the other five can all undergo Mega Evolution. From this trend, most Pokémon that have undergone a second-stage evolution should be able to Mega Evolve."
"Dragonite should be no exception..."
Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded.
Words from a professional, and well-founded at that.
Very convincing!
Only Hikaru's mouth twitched.
After a series of chats among the group.
The more Chairman Gong Hui looked at Hikaru, the more satisfied he became.
Responsible, a sense of belonging to the country, talented, and also a little bit of healthy selfishness.
Trainer, researcher, breeder, well-rounded in all three aspects.
One couldn't find such talent even with a lantern.
When people get old, they tend to cherish talent, especially for someone like him who had no children of his own.
He compassionately took Hikaru's hand,
"Good child, a hero emerges young. Not bad, not bad. If you lack anything, tell Grandpa, Grandpa will find it for you."
Hikaru nodded somewhat stiffly, "Mhm..."
This sudden concern made him a little uncomfortable.
But considering the other party's status, he couldn't say much.
"This first draft, you haven't shown it to anyone else, have you?"
At this moment, Lance (A Du), who had been silent for a long time, spoke up.
The matter of Mega Evolution was of great importance.
This held significant meaning for the overall military strength of Huaxia.
Naturally, the fewer people who knew, the better.
And the first draft Hikaru provided—the information, data, research direction—were all very clear.
With just a little experimentation, they could basically obtain the accurate method for Mega Evolution.
Although Mega Evolution was exposed in the Youth League, and other countries would eventually research it,
Huaxia could completely use the time difference to first cultivate a batch of its own Mega Evolved Pokémon legion!
Once the research results were out, they could be handed over to the Ministry of Defense!
On this point.
It had to be said, Hikaru's earlier decision to ask the lab and Ye Xuan to collect Mega Stones was excellent.
Hikaru shook his head, "No."
Lance's (Ye Du) expression became satisfied. He looked meaningfully at Hikaru, "Good. Fight well in the matches. Since it's already out, then show them your style!"
"Okay~"
....
After coming out, Ye Xuan accompanied Hikaru.
As for the other big shots.
They had probably rushed off to deal with the Mega Evolution he had revealed.
Only Ye Xuan held no public office.
But the atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Hikaru could even hear his own heartbeat.
This damn sense of pressure...
Just before parting, Ye Xuan finally patted Hikaru's shoulder, "Keep up the good work. If you need anything, just ask..."
"Phew..."
Watching the departing figure, Hikaru let out a long sigh of relief.
The great stone of Mega Evolution in his heart had finally been lifted.
The rest.
Was no longer his concern.
...
Returning to the contestants' seating area, the match below had changed to two of Hikaru's acquaintances.
It was Senior Sister Sakura (Ye Ming Shuang) and Senior Sister Hu Yan'er.
Although the two were usually close, when it came to battling, they didn't hold back.
The clash between Dragonite and Blaziken occasionally drew gasps from the audience above.
And Hikaru's arrival undoubtedly attracted great attention from the contestants.
Hikaru's previous performance was still vivid in their minds.
They had all originally thought that in this competition, perhaps no one could sanction that Watanabe Sanetake.
Unexpectedly, Hikaru had appeared in the end.
Using some inexplicable method, he had made Lucario directly leap to Elite Four level.
This undoubtedly gave them hope.
Moreover...
They were even more curious about what Hikaru had been pulled away to be asked about.
And what exactly that evolution was all about.
It was just that due to relationships or sensitive topics, they didn't dare to ask immediately.
But just because others didn't dare to ask, didn't mean classmate Ash didn't dare.
This guy, upon seeing Hikaru, approached even faster than Sakura (Xiao Ye), directly coming up to him.
His expression was excited: "Hikaru, Hikaru, that evolution Lucario used in your battle just now, what's it called? It looked so cool! What other Pokémon can evolve like that?"
This inquiry was made without any reservation, straightforward and direct.
Instantly, the battle below lost all its appeal.
Everyone subconsciously shuffled a bit closer.
Including the group of Watanabe Sanetake's contestants who hadn't left yet.
Looking at the surrounding contestants, Hikaru cleared his throat and said loudly, "The evolution after evolution, I call it Mega Evolution!"
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