Sycamore's Experiment

"A solution to a problem?"

Aisha frowned at Caitlin's words.

It was easy to visualize what Caitlin meant by her words.

Did she mean that she had finally found a way to alleviate her constant mental instability?

But why so suddenly?

And, almost without warning...

It's...

Could it be that the problem lies within herself?

"Huh?"

After realizing the core of the problem, Instructor Ai slightly widened her eyes and looked at Caitlin in front of her.

When she met Aisha's gaze, Caitlin gave him a nice smile.

She patted Instructor Ai's hand and said, "Go back and talk about it, I don't want to talk about these topics outside..."

"Good."

Aisha answered her words.

The pair then looked towards Sapphire and Ruby, who were walking towards them, with their faces as normal.

There was an embarrassed but contented smile on the faces of the stupid couple.

Apparently, even though they had lost, the experience of playing against Instructor Ai had surprised the two little fans.

Instructor Ai's heart was also full of emotions...

He's been hounded for a fight, and now he's responded in a serious way.

And he won.

Well, that's a good start.

Who's the next victim?

Anyone I've known in a while... Gold?

I've heard that he's good at non-discriminatory battles.

Instructor Ai will have no problem asking Gold for a match, right?

"As expected of Instructor Ai and Caitlin, you guys are really good together."

"Psychics are really awesome."

Ruby first complimented the duo's cooperation, after which, Sapphire looked at Caitlin with envy on her face.

"Hmph~" Caitlin hummed contentedly, her pretty face full of pride.

This is a typical example of a girl who is more delicate than proud.

Instructor Ai's comment was cute.

"Instructor Ai is really too good."

Ruby said with a look of emotion, "No wonder, Mr. Steven and Master Wallace often praised you in front of us."

"Huh?"

Instructor Ai was a bit surprised.

"Is there such a thing?"

"Of course."

Ruby responded decisively, saying, "Mr. Steven and Master Wallace often say that you're a miracle trainer who's done the greatest things in the world, though... they didn't tell me when I inquired about what exactly it was, but, their evaluation of Instructor Ai was really awfully high."

"Ah..."

Aisha laughed and shook his head.

It seemed that he had left too much of an impression on the two Hoenn champions when he rode Rayquaza against Groudon and Kyogre.

"Though, it's very rude to ask... but!"

Ruby's expression was suddenly a little disturbed.

He stood in front of Instructor Ai, and finally raised his head as if he had made up his mind, saying, "I'm still very curious to know, how exactly did Instructor Ai breed such a beautiful, handsome, and powerful Charizard?"

"Uh..."

Aisha was baffled by his question.

Ruby, on the other hand, was very emotional, saying, "Your Pokémon is simply the perfect idol, combining both looks and strength, with crisp movements and a sense of power without losing a sense of dashing, it simply combines all the strengths of both traditional and coordinated trainers, and as a trainer as well as coordinator, I am really curious about Instructor Ai's secret method of cultivating Pokémon."

"Hey."

Sapphire poked her head out from the side.

"Your master is clearly Wallace, so what's the point of asking for advice on someone else's breeding method?"

"You... you don't understand."

Ruby said back a bit nervously, but she couldn't say anything.

Instructor Ai looked at them and shook his head with a helpless smile.

This kid...

His feelings for Pokémon are real.

His love for the Coordination Contest is also real.

It's a rare feeling.

"Well, I'll tell you what."

Aisha stepped forward, patted Ruby's shoulder, and said, "Breeding Pokémon with your heart, and they will respond to your heart."

After saying that, Instructor Ai turned around and left, dragging Caitlin back to the direction of the seminar site.

"With your heart... ?"

After listening to Aisha's words, Ruby froze in thought.

Heart.

If you put your heart into it, Pokémon will respond.

This...

"I see!"

Ruby clenched his fists and looked up at Aisha's back, his eyes filled with light.

"Hey, what did you realize?" Sapphire, who had a blank look on her face, spat helplessly.

"You don't get it... This is something that only advanced trainers would understand... Sapphire's a savage and stupid girl who doesn't use her brain... she definitely doesn't get it..."

"Bastard, Ruby, you jerk, eat my fist!"

"Aah!"

...

Aisha and Caitlin returned to the symposium, where the afternoon program had already begun.

Researchers from all walks of life had begun to take the stage.

Aisha and Caitlin were not interested, so they wandered around the venue aimlessly.

And then, they met Professor Oak, who had just finished his presentation.

"Oh, you two..."

Professor Oak had a strange look on his face when he saw the two of them having a good relationship.

He remembered that Aisha and Caitlin had only known each other for less than two days.

How come the relationship has already developed to this point?

"Hey."

Professor Oak was in awe, and gave Aisha a thumbs up.

This kid has a bit of the old man's youthful elegance.

"Are you done with your work, Professor?"

"Uh, yes."

Professor Oak smiled in response to Aisha's words and said, "So, did you meet anyone of interest?"

"Yes, I did."

Instructor Ai didn't hide anything from Professor Oak.

He told him that Professor Sycamore had asked him to help with the Mega Evolution Experiment, and that Sonia had given him the Dynamax Band.

Professor Oak, on the other hand, was all emotional, smilingly stroking his chin, saying: "That Mega Evolution research, I also know... There's also Professor Magnolia's research on Dynamax, these are all Pokémon forms, power changes in the field, but it's suitable for battling against the prevalent culture of Kalos region as well as the Galar region."

"This symposium is really a great deal of activity, and there are a lot of people from every region."

Professor Oak smiled with a bit of relief and said, "Our research endeavors are really flourishing, which is a good thing."

Looking at Professor Oak's smile, Instructor Ai's heart was also full of emotions.

When he was young, Professor Oak was the powerful Kanto Champion, and his strength was outrageous.

In his middle age, the old man dedicated his life to research, to the benefit of the world.

And he did.

He was a giant in the scientific community, the Professor Oak of the world.

When others marveled at the advances in technology, Aisha wondered if the man was pretending...

But if it's Professor Oak, he must be genuinely happy about the development of his research.

That's the big picture.

"Alola's Aether Foundation and Galar's Macro Cosmos have all sent in their exchanges." Caitlin spoke up at this time, mentioning two names that were a bit unexpected to Instructor Ai.

"Aether Foundation and Macro Cosmos..."

Repeating the names of these two foundations, Instructor Ai's mind couldn't help but recall Lusamine's appearance.

Aisha was very impressed by this powerful woman who was a little crazy.

Of course, it's mostly because she's so good looking...

As for Chairman Rose.

He's just a greasy old man!

How can he compete with the charm of a wife?

"Uh-huh."

Caitlin responded in a nonchalant manner, saying: "The family has some cooperative projects with these people, however, it's not my business, I'm not familiar with these two groups, I only know that they have extraordinary influence in the Galar region and the Alola region."

"Speaking of which, that Bill kid is here too."

Professor Oak suddenly suggested a name.

"Bill?"

Hearing that name, Instructor Ai immediately thought of the unlucky guy who had mistakenly used the fusion machine to merge himself with a Pokémon.

It's a good thing he doesn't call anyone "Big Brother".

This guy is also a classic character in the Pokémon series.

The giant Dragonite at the lighthouse also happened to him.

I wonder if lance would have quit on the spot and gone in search of this mysterious Pokémon when he realized that there was a giant Dragonite in the world?

"That kid..."

Professor Oak a bit gritted his teeth and recited Bill's name, clenched his fists and said: "Not only did he fool Daisy into becoming his assistant, but now he's also hiding from me and taking Daisy around all day and night, and he didn't report to me when he arrived at the seminar!"

"Uh?"

Aisha stared, then burst out laughing.

Looking at Professor Oak's expression of displeasure that his own good cabbage had been overrun by a pig1, Instructor Ai suddenly realized that Bill, Red, and Blue were actually very good friends.

"It's..."

Instructor Ai's expression turned strange.

How many times a day would Bill be beaten up if the news of his abduction of Daisy reached Blue's ears?

Well, it's decided.

I'll give Blue a message sometime.

Instructor Ai and Blue are buddies after all.

Time passed quickly and it was dusk.

The first day of the seminar was over.

Cynthia finally appeared in front of Aisha and Caitlin after a busy day.

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize it would be so busy."

She flashed an apologetic smile at the duo .

"Thanks for the hard work."

Caitlin wasn't happy, but, sensibly, she knew the importance of Cynthia's work.

So, the proud young lady didn't lose her temper.

Anyway... With Instructor Ai by her side, she didn't miss Cynthia.

"Besides, it's not just you who's busy now, it's someone else too." Caitlin looked at Instructor Ai with a grudging look.

"Huh?"

Cynthia froze for a moment, and then realization dawned on her.

"You mean that thing about helping Professor Sycamore?"

"Yes."

Instructor Ai didn't ask how Cynthia knew about it.

The symposium was a platform for academics to communicate and Unova, and Professor Sycamore and Cynthia were still the top of the heap.

It's not hard to see how they could have been informed.

"It won't take long to test the data on Mega's evolution."

Aisha patted Caitlin's shoulder and said, "Don't be upset, after I finish the test, I'll make you your favorite food when I get back."

"Okay~"

Caitlin sighed with a helpless face and spread her hands.

"Anyway, you two are busy as hell, and I'm the only one who has nothing to do."

"Well, I'll see you later."

"Uh-huh."

"See you later."

After saying goodbye, Aisha went to Professor Sycamore, who had been waiting for him in the corner of the room.

"Where's Alain?"

Standing in front of Professor Sycamore, Instructor Ai looked around and saw no sign of the assistant.

Professor Sycamore was leading Aisha out of the room while explaining, "Alain went ahead and went back to prepare the equipment for the test."

"What?"

"Mr. Aisha seems to be very concerned about that child?" Professor Sycamore asked in an unintentional manner.

"Well... I have a feeling that he will become a good trainer in the future."

"Hahaha~ You're right!"

Professor Sycamore laughed a few times and said: "As expected of Mr. Aisha, he has really sharp eyesight. Alain received a Charmander from me some time ago and has become a real trainer at this time."

"Oh?"

"As we all know, Mega Evolution requires Key Stones and supporting Pokémon Mega Stones, and most of these precious Mega Stones come from ancient ruins, so Alain became a trainer in order to assist me in my research and prepared to take Charmander on a trip to look for powerful trainers who have mastered Mega Evolution, and at the same time, he is going to go deep into these ancient ruins to search for the Mega Stone that may not yet have come out, and assist me in my research."

"That's really a good assistant."

"Of course, that kid is very good!" Professor Sycamore seemed to like Alain's assistant very much, and after hearing Aisha's compliments about Alain, he showed a look of joy.

As they chatted, the two of them arrived in front of Sycamore Pokémon Research Institute.

Professor Sycamore's institute was as tastefully decorated as he was dressed.

Entering the institute, Aisha even saw a number of Pokémon murals in the corridor on the first floor.

After that, the lab was filled with research equipment.

Nevertheless, the lab was clean and full of lush greenery.

It was more like a botanical garden or greenhouse than a serious lab.

"Oh, Professor, Mr. Aisha."

After hearing the noise, Alain, who was standing in front of a piece of equipment, checking its performance, looked back and saw the two of them.

He stepped aside, pointed to the backyard, and said, "I've already set up a field for testing Mega Evolution, and with the equipment set up on the field, our experiments can begin at any time."

"In that case, let's not waste any more time."

Aisha smiled at the duo and said, "I'm also a bit interested in the research of Mega evolution, let's start quickly."

"Good!"

Seeing Aisha so actively cooperate with their own research, Professor Sycamore and Alain's face also revealed a happy smile.

You're still very nice!

They led Aisha into the backyard.

Aisha released his Charizard.

"Roar!"

The orange dragon appeared surrounded by various mechanical devices and roared.

"This is... Mr. Aisha's Charizard?" Alain stared blankly at the huge thing in front of him.

Professor Sycamore was also amazed.

He had never seen such a well-developed Charizard before.

Those normal-sized Charizard were nothing but midgets in front of Aisha's Charizard!

"Ow?"

A small creature ran out of the lab behind Alain.

It was a silly Charmander, Alain's partner.

Charmander hid behind Alain's back, hugged his leg, and looked at Instructor Ai's Charizard with a curious expression.

"Ow..."

Looking at the Charizard's majestic appearance, stars lit up in Charmander's eyes.

It wanted to be as powerful and handsome as this Charizard.

"Don't worry..."

Alain smiled as he picked up the Charizard, leaned into its ear, and softly comforted it, saying, "In the future, you too will evolve into a Charizard!"

"Ow~"

Charmander laughed happily.

The interaction between this person and a Pokémon fell into Instructor Ai's eyes, and made him feel very emotional.

Once upon a time, he made such a promise to Charizard who was still a Charmander when they watched Blue, Red, and Leon's Charizard on TV.

Time has changed...

After their own Charmander evolved into a Charizard and mastered the power of Mega Evolution, it was time for someone else to make an example of them.

"Roar!"

Charizard noticed Instructor Ai's gaze and smiled at him.

Instructor Ai smiled back.

A child of his own is always a child of his own, even if it becomes the mighty Charizard, it's still the same simple child in front of him.

"Okay."

Aisha took out the Key Stone from his bag.

Both Professor Sycamore and Alain's eyes lit up when they saw him do it.

Alain put down the Charmander, and he and Professor Sycamore each stood in front of a monitor, staring at the data that crossed the screen.

"Charizard, Mega Evolution!"

"Roar!"

Without any fancy lines, Instructor Ai seriously activated Charizard's Mega Evolution.

In an instant, a fierce hot wind swept out from its body along with the dragon's roar.

This hot wind was filled with surging energy!

"It's... it's amazing!"

Professor Sycamore stared at the rapidly increasing data on the monitor, his tongue almost tied.

Alain was simply dumbfounded.

He had never seen such a powerful Pokémon...

At that moment, the equipment set up in the backyard came into play.

These mechanical devices were humming as they dutifully tested the data of CharizardMega's evolution.

"Roar!"

Charizard, whose body was covered in light, and Instructor Ai, who was holding a Key Stone, also locked eyes.

Countless chains of light spread out from their bodies, finally linking in midair - this was the link between heart and bond.

Then, Charizard's three-meter-tall body once again rose and changed under the light of evolution.

With a heart-stopping dragon roar, a more powerful and stern-looking Mega Charizard Y appeared in front of the three of them, flapping his wide wings.

"This is the Mega Charizard..."

"Mega Charizard."

Amazed, Professor Sycamore and Alain dutifully recorded the data they needed.

Afterwards, Aisha and Mega CharizardY showed the latter's physical strength and stance strength under their request.

After unlocking the Mega Evolution, Charizard repeated the data recording.

Comparing the data before and after the evolution, they got a very detailed set of Mega Charizard's data.

"I have a feeling that this data can't be counted..."

After that, Professor Sycamore took this data and looked at Instructor Ai, who was jacking up the Charizard, with a slightly complicated expression.

"Instructor Ai's Charizard is really overdeveloped beyond reason... The muscles as well as the flames are not at all at the level of a normal Charizard."

"I'm sorry that I bred Charizard to be too strong." With a pair of dead eyes, Aisha spat out.

"Maybe, in the future, Charmander and I will master Mega Evolution as well."

Alain interjected with a smile.

Instructor Ai smiled at his words - you did master Mega Evolution for Charizard in the future, but that's a different direction for you.

"Anyway..."

Professor Sycamore stood up and bowed gratefully towards Aisha.

"Thank you Mr. Aisha for your help, it really helped me move my research forward."

"If there's anything I can do to help, I'll do my best!" Professor Sycamore's words were very sincere.

These researchers had a wide range of connections and resources, but the most important thing was honesty.

If they said they would help, they would really help, and rarely did they go beyond their capabilities.

"In that case, I do have a favor to ask Professor Sycamore."

"What?"

"If it's possible, please let me see your research data... I myself have a strong curiosity about the mysteries of Mega Evolution, so I might be able to help you further with your research."

"No problem!"

Professor Sycamore agreed.

After that, he simply took out a USB flash drive and shoved it into Instructor Ai's hand, saying, "This contains all the information we've researched so far, so Mr. Aisha can take a look at it!"

"Huh?"

Aisha took the flash drive in confusion.

Just... That easy?