Chapter 56

"Does Mega Evolution happen?"

Takumi thought for a while and decided to explain this feature.

After all, Mega Evolution for pseudo-legendaries comes much later, but other Pokémon can also Mega Evolve.

For instance, Beedrill.

Its growth cycle is very short, and it can be cultivated to its final form quickly.

Giovanni's Mega-Evolved Beedrill is quite impressive!

When Pokémon become popular across the continent of Teyvat, the construction of ecological zones and secret realms will follow.

There will certainly be trainers who obtain the corresponding rare Mega Stones, allowing them to meet the conditions for Mega Evolution.

"Mega Evolution refers to a super-evolution that goes beyond the limit," Takumi explained.

"It allows Pokémon to release hidden power for a short period and exert strength far beyond that of regular evolution."

"However, this evolution is only temporary and cannot be maintained permanently. It often ends after a battle."

Listening to Takumi's explanation in the group chat, the members were eager to learn more about Pokémon.

"Hu Tao: Yes! I know Garchomp can Mega Evolve. This Hall Master is satisfied now!"

"Ningguang: Mega Metagross! Fascinating!"

"Klee: ...Wow, Klee wants Hydreigon to Mega Evolve too!"

When Takumi mentioned that many Pokémon could Mega Evolve, not just pseudo-legendaries, the group members became excited again.

"Eula: Pokédex (Charmander), Manager Takumi, will Charizard be able to Mega Evolve in the future?"

Takumi coughed and said:

"Charizard... can not only Mega Evolve but also Gigantamax in the Galar region!"

"Xiangling: Wow, this shiny Charizard is amazing, @Eula, well done!"

"Lisa: @Eula, I drew a Squirtle, but why do I feel that although both are from the Kanto starters, Squirtle is nowhere near as cool as your Charmander? I'm starting to feel sad..."

Takumi's explanation continued, and as his latest message popped up, the previously turbulent group chat suddenly fell silent, with everyone listening attentively.

"Mega Evolution has two conditions," Takumi began.

"The first condition is..."

"Trainers need to carry a 'Key Stone,' and Pokémon need to wear an exclusive Mega Evolution Stone—so, two valuable stones are required."

"The second condition is the bond..."

"The trainer and Pokémon need to have a strong bond."

"The stronger the connection between you and your Pokémon, the more powerful the Mega Evolution will be!"

After explaining, Takumi closed the group chat and went back to writing code to develop the game.

Once Takumi left, the group chat discussions became even more intense.

"Ningguang: One Key Stone and one Mega Evolution Stone—now I understand why my godbrother always says that raising Pokémon requires enormous resources and investment!"

"Jean: This is another... gap that separates top trainers from common trainers!"

"Keqing: Yes, there's a massive gap. Even if a common trainer has a strong bond with their Pokémon, without the resources, they can't reach the top!"

"Childe: Oh, I foresee a bloody conflict—competition for resources in the upcoming Pokémon era could even lead to war!"

"Hu Tao: It's wild, it's so wild. And Mega Evolution is supposed to be a relatively mature additional evolution. The Dynamax feature in the Galar region seems even more demanding and rare!"

"Lisa: @Eula, I'm so envious! It seems that Manager Takumi gave you special treatment when he highlighted Charmander. I'm starting to think that this shiny + Kanto starter is part of some secret deal..."

"Eula: Hmm, if you're envious, then try to charm Manager Takumi yourself, climb into his bed! I declare that my relationship with the manager is innocent, but this grudge will be remembered!"

Kaeya took Klee and the others back to the Knights' headquarters, sparking another discussion.

In the future, Klee's Hydreigon will be powerful, but Metagross and Garchomp can Mega Evolve, giving them an edge with their explosive power in the later stages that would outclass a non-evolving Hydreigon.

"However, it's still a pseudo-legendary!" Jean smiled.

"Indeed, if it can't Mega Evolve, it'll just have to be the strongest at its level." Lisa agreed.

Kaeya nodded, a glint in his eyes.

"Speaking of special treatment, Manager Takumi was particularly kind to Klee earlier. He said a lot of thoughtful things."

"Most likely... Klee's pseudo-legendary Deino has an extraordinary growth potential!"

"It's gotten Manager Takumi's high regard!"

Eula felt the same. She had drawn the shiny Charmander, and Manager Takumi had always looked at her with a meaningful gaze.

Diluc: ...Is that so?

Why didn't I feel anything special from Manager Takumi? Oh!

Why do I feel out of place among all of you?

Jean pulled up the classification information on Pokémon and trainer levels available in everyone's Pokédex:

"Novice Lv.1~Lv.9, Beginner Lv.10~Lv.19, Intermediate Lv.20~Lv.29, Advanced Lv.30~Lv.39."

"Junior Elite Lv.40~Lv.49, Intermediate Elite Lv.50~Lv.59, Senior Elite Lv.60~Lv.69."

"Elite Four Lv.70~Lv.79!"

"Champion Lv.80~Lv.89!"

"Master Lv.90~Lv.99!"

The classification information only showed up to "Master."

What Jean was particularly concerned about was that another of Manager Takumi's legendary Pokémon—Meloetta—was also a "Level 2 God." But it was only level 100, just slightly above the Master rank shown in the Pokédex.

Based on this assumption...

In the range of Master Lv.90~Lv.99, if a Pokémon obtains and absorbs certain divine resources, gaining a trace of priestly power, could it then be called a pseudo-Level 3 God or even a true Level 3 God?

Jean did not share this speculative information in the group chat but made a mental note of it, circulating it only among the ranks of the Knights of Favonius.

After the heated discussion in the group chat subsided,

Hu Tao became active again, continuing her role as a video battle enthusiast.

She posted at least ten videos of Gible throughout the day, clearly smitten with her Pokémon's training progress.

The number of videos of ningguang also seemed to gradually increase after drawing the shiny Beldum.

"Venti: In an unnoticed corner, my Lapras is training alone at Cider Lake."

"Lapras training video.avi."

Caught up in the atmosphere of the group chat, a certain "green bard" quietly joined the group to show off his Pokémon too.