Chapter 384: Latios Departs
"Getting along?"
Mu Wanqing's face showed puzzlement. "Yes, the way you get along with your Pokémon is very natural."
"It seems like every Pokémon, under your care, is psychologically very relaxed."
"..."
"Can I speak?" Hikaru asked cautiously.
This was asking if she meant he could speak truthfully.
Mu Wanqing was taken aback by Hikaru's deadpan joke.
Then she actually burst out laughing, "You can, of course, you can."
Her somewhat gloomy mood was instantly turned into a sunny day by this sentence.
Hikaru thought for a moment, "...How should I put this? Perhaps it's because of your family, but both you and Brother Mu's personalities are a bit too self-centered. And this self-centeredness is particularly evident in you."
"You prioritize personal gains and losses when doing things. I don't know if you're also like this when interacting with your Pokémon..."
"The result of this is that you end up neglecting their feelings..."
Hikaru possessed Viridian Force.
So he could clearly perceive most people's emotions.
And previously, during his interactions with Mu Wanqing, he had already noticed this.
"Their feelings?"
Mu Wanqing, who had been smiling, gradually fell silent.
Regarding Pokémon training, she considered herself quite capable.
But in reality, she had never asked her Pokémon how they felt.
That's why when getting along, there was that sense of distance she mentioned.
If even the closest people are full of calculations.
Then who would want to be close to you?
Mu Wanqing had an epiphany, "Thank you..."
Hikaru shook his head, feeling somewhat baffled...
Although he had Viridian Force to perceive and soothe emotions, he really wasn't a psychological counselor...
At this time, Latias and Latios over there had finished their chat and walked over.
Latios's attitude had clearly become more respectful.
Compared to his sister's naivety, he clearly understood the rules of the human world better...
Or rather than understanding, it was more like conforming to the rules of the human world.
In his human form, he bowed slightly to Hikaru, "Latias will be in your care from now on."
And Latias, feeling entrusted, seemed even happier.
Her parents had let her out, and she was to listen to her brother in all matters. As long as she passed her brother's 'test', it didn't matter if she became a human trainer's Pokémon.
After entrusting Latias, Latios turned his gaze to Mu Wanqing, his expression solemn, "Miss Mu, thank you for your care during this time. But Alto Mare really cannot be without both of us simultaneously. So, regarding your wishes, I'm truly sorry...."
Mu Wanqing said with some relief, "Mhm, speaking of which, it was indeed I who was being too forceful..."
Hikaru didn't know their story.
But he did witness their farewell.
Latios was clearly somewhat surprised that Mu Wanqing didn't pester him further.
However, he quickly said, "If you have any needs in the future, come to Alto Mare, I will find you..."
He transformed into his original form, suddenly looking a bit embarrassed.
Pokémon were not allowed to fly in the skies above human cities.
Fortunately, Hikaru quickly patted the foolishly grinning Latias beside him, "Go see your brother off..."
Only then did Latias realize. She transformed into her original form and flew into the sky with Latios.
"No wonder they're called little airplanes..."
Watching the two Pokémon flying in the sky, Hikaru sighed with emotion.
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The competition days passed one by one.
The second round of matches lasted for a total of seven days.
It soon came to an end.
And during this second round, what became even more famous than the Youth League itself was undoubtedly a thesis published at the end of December.
"Theoretical Attempts Regarding Mega Evolution."
Mega Evolution, which had already shone brightly in the Youth League, had now become a "theoretical attempt."
This greatly disappointed the observing public.
But they also knew that core materials of such a thesis wouldn't be released easily.
Currently, if they wanted to achieve Mega Evolution with their Pokémon.
They could only rely on finding the stones themselves and then exploring.
In the Youth League, the boost from Mega Evolution was evident to all.
For some trainers with third-stage Pokémon, this was simply a fatal attraction.
But in reality, it wasn't just Huaxia's public paying attention.
Various other countries were also monitoring Huaxia's research progress, eagerly wanting to know the principles behind this power.
At the same time,
Various countries were also vigorously acquiring Key Stones and Mega Stones.
Regarding the acquisition of these stones,
The first targets were undoubtedly collectors who liked to collect stones.
And also searching in various Rock-type secret realms.
However...
Some countries discovered that some domestic collectors had already sold these types of stones to buyers from Huaxia...
This easily led to the association that Huaxia had actually already researched Pokémon's Mega Evolution.
And was acquiring Mega Stones and Key Stones in advance before the announcement...
But even knowing this situation, they could only grit their teeth and swallow their frustration.
And with the research direction provided by Hikaru.
Huaxia's Professor Oak's Research Institute could research whether one or several Pokémon had the potential for Mega Evolution every day.
As for the previous public opinion about the "Compulsory Training Device"...
Now, it had long been suppressed out of sight.
What a joke...
The thesis clearly pointed out that to Mega Evolve, one must achieve a certain bond with the Pokémon.
Taming Pokémon with a Compulsory Training Device, and still expecting a bond?
January 3rd.
The first day of rest after the second round of matches ended.
After each round of matches, there would be a three-day rest period.
After the second round, there were still thirty-three contestants.
They would be divided into 16 battle groups, with one contestant receiving a bye.
On this morning.
Hikaru had just opened the curtains when a knock sounded on the door.
Opening the door, it was undoubtedly Sakura (Xiao Ye).
At this moment, the girl's expression was jubilant; she clearly had some happy news.
The moment the door opened, she happily grabbed Hikaru's arm, "Success, Bro! My Mega Evolution succeeded!"
"Succeeded?"
Hikaru was slightly surprised.
Among Sakura's (Xiao Ye) Pokémon, only her evolved Metagross could Mega Evolve.
Therefore.
A few days ago, he had picked out a set of Metagross's evolution stones and given them to Sakura (Xiao Ye).
But he hadn't expected it to be so fast.
"Yeah, Mega Evolved Metagross is so cool!"
The girl smiled, her eyes curving. Perhaps because she was too happy, she directly hugged Hikaru and stood on her tiptoes to kiss him on the cheek.
Then she said with satisfaction, "Thanks, Bro."
This made the latter feel somewhat helpless.
Hikaru also didn't know when the relationship between the two of them had started to become so subtle.
The current Sakura was like a slowly blooming flower, more and more...
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