Chapter 45: An Invitation from Steven

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After Steven made up his mind to find the Key Stone and some Mega Stones he wanted, he certainly did not forget to thank Gary for telling him about Mega Evolution.

So he immediately looked at Gary in front of him and said with a smile, "Gary, thank you for telling me about the Pokémon's Mega Evolution today.

If you need my help later, you can come to me, and I will do my best to assist you."

Steven's words were very clear.

He was telling Gary that he owed him a favor and that if Gary had any problems in the future, he could go to him for help.

"I will," Gary replied, his eyes lighting up as he agreed immediately.

Having a champion trainer owe him a favor would be of great help to Gary's future development.

After seeing Gary's agreement, Steven's face showed an elegant smile.

Although Steven was not wearing a formal suit at this time, even in a light gray mountaineering suit, his aristocratic elegance was fully displayed.

Then, Steven's eyes swept over Gary's Blastoise and the Blastoise Mega Stone on its arm.

His eyes turned slightly, and he had an idea.

"Gary, I wonder if we can have a battle so I can see the strength of a Pokémon after Mega Evolution?"

Steven was very interested in Mega Evolution, so he wanted to see the strength of a Pokémon after Mega Evolution and invited Gary to a battle.

"Of course, I'm honored," Gary replied decisively.

Being able to receive a challenge from a champion trainer was something that other trainers could only dream of, so Gary had no reason to refuse.

"That's great," Steven said, his smile becoming even brighter when he saw Gary agree so readily.

"It just so happens that I know a very open place nearby, which is perfect for a battle."

"Okay," Gary agreed. He brought Rosa and a group of Pokémon and followed Steven to a very open place nearby, ready to battle there.

At the place where the battle was about to begin, Rosa walked to the edge of the venue.

But before that, she came to Gary's side, tidied his collar, and then kissed him on the cheek, saying, "Gary, remember to do your best!"

"Okay!" Gary replied affirmatively. Rosa left the venue contentedly and came to the edge, ready to watch the battle.

Similarly, a group of Pokémon also came to Rosa's side to watch the battle together.

"Since this is just a one-on-one battle, there's no need for a referee. Is that okay with you?" Steven asked Gary for his opinion after both parties took their positions.

"Of course," Gary had no reason to refuse.

"Well, let's officially start the battle between us!" Steven said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gary decisively sent out his strongest Pokémon, the Blastoise that Steven wanted to see undergo Mega Evolution.

"Let's go, Blastoise!" Gary called out. The Blastoise that was originally behind Gary immediately walked out, came to the field, and looked at Steven on the opposite side.

"Then it's my turn. Come on, Aggron!" Steven took a look at Gary's Blastoise, thought for a moment, took out a Poké Ball, and threw it out.

After a flash of white light, a majestic Aggron appeared opposite Gary.

As soon as Aggron appeared, Gary immediately opened the system and checked Aggron's data.

**Pokémon: Aggron**

**Attributes: Steel, Rock**

**Ability: Sturdy**

**Gender: Male**

**Level: 71**

**Moves: Headbutt, Heavy Slam, Double-Edge, Iron Defense, Rock Tomb, Rock Slide, Iron Tail, Flash Cannon, Thunderbolt, Hyper Beam...**

"A King-level Aggron!" Gary's brows slightly frowned after seeing the Aggron sent out by Steven.

Although this Aggron had just entered the King level, it was not something Gary could challenge easily.

"It seems that today we can only fight to the best of our abilities," Gary thought, looking at Steven's Aggron.

Blastoise also noticed the momentum brought by the opponent's Aggron and looked at its next opponent with a serious expression.

"Okay, let's get started," Steven said, signaling the start of the battle.

Because the gap between his Blastoise and Aggron was huge, Gary decided to Mega Evolve Blastoise as soon as possible to reduce the strength gap between the two Pokémon.

"It's time to show the bond between us, Blastoise, Mega Evolve!" Gary stretched out his left hand, pressed the Key Stone on his left wrist with his right hand, and shouted to Blastoise.

As soon as his voice fell, the Key Stone on his wrist and the Mega Stone on Blastoise suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and these two lights instantly enveloped Gary and Blastoise.

Soon, the light that enveloped Gary and Blastoise extended several light bonds, connecting with each other.

It was also after the connection that Blastoise's figure constantly changed within the lights.

When Blastoise's appearance was completely transformed, the light that enveloped them disappeared.

The normal Blastoise had long disappeared, replaced by the Mega form of Blastoise.

"Is this Mega Blastoise? It's so beautiful!" Steven's face was immediately filled with surprise after seeing Blastoise evolve into Mega Blastoise. "This is simply a miracle born from the trainer, Pokémon, and gems!"

Because Steven himself liked those strange stones, after seeing this Mega Evolution completed by the Mega Stone, he liked this kind of Mega Evolution even more.

"Is this Mega Evolution? It's amazing!" Rosa, who was watching the battle on the side, was stunned when she saw Blastoise complete the Mega Evolution, staring at Gary's Mega Blastoise with eyes full of yearning.

Gary also noticed the surprise on Steven's face, so he looked at the Mega Blastoise in front of him and said proudly, "This is the symbol of the bond between Blastoise and me!"

After hearing Gary's words, Steven was slightly stunned, then with a smile on his face, he said, "I understand. Then let's start the next battle!"