"Can Pokémon world plants also grow in the real world?"
Suddenly, something crossed Ethan's mind, and his expression turned thoughtful.
According to what he knew from the Pokémon Researchers Guild, plants from the Pokémon world cannot grow in the real world.
The same applied to Berries: the soil, air, and water of the Pokémon world were necessary for them to germinate and develop.
In the real world, something similar is seen: many fruits only grow well in their region of origin; if transplanted elsewhere, it becomes difficult for them to survive.
"Could it be because of Shaymin's ability? Or the special nature of the Gracidea Flower? Or perhaps there are other reasons?"
Ethan could no longer ignore the matter. He wanted to find out whether the growth of Gracidea Flowers in the real world was truly an accident.
If it wasn't, then once he discovered the cause...
Would it be possible to artificially create an entire field of Gracidea Flowers?
And when a sea of Gracidea Flowers appeared, it was very likely that Shaymin would also manifest. Then would come the battle and the capture... well, if he could defeat it.
"A mythical Grass-type Pokémon..."
Ethan reviewed the information about Shaymin once more, and his heart filled with anticipation.
To his surprise, his mother had —out of habit— kept the Gracidea Flower seeds, intending to plant them in the spring.
Seeing this, Ethan asked her for some. He planned, when he had the chance, to consult with researchers specializing in flora from the Secret Kingdoms within the Pokémon Researchers Guild.
...
At the same time, in the supreme headquarters of the Daleron League.
"Is it confirmed?"
A deep voice echoed in the enormous conference hall.
"Grand Chancellor, according to detection by the Pokémon Hunters Guild, it's confirmed at eighty to ninety percent."
"The super Secret Kingdom known as Viridian Forest is accelerating its fusion with the real world."
"And due to the constant fusion of that Secret Kingdom with the real world, many small, medium, and even large Secret Kingdoms are beginning to open at a faster rate."
Another council member added in a heavy tone. With the accelerated opening of the Secret Kingdoms, a new wave of Pokémon invasions into the real world was approaching.
"Have all Pokémon Hunters prepare for the crisis."
The Grand Chancellor spoke after a brief reflection.
"And the Pokémon Researchers Guild? Have they confirmed the impact that the fusion between Viridian Forest and the real world will have?"
The Grand Chancellor turned his gaze to Andrew Beckett, the president of the Pokémon Researchers Guild.
"According to our preliminary estimates, aside from some Pokémon suddenly appearing in the real world due to spatial instability... Once Viridian Forest fuses with the real world, our world's environment will also be affected."
"In areas where there are tunnels connecting to the Secret Kingdoms, the air, soil, and water are already being altered."
"In some places, plants that can only survive inside the Secret Kingdoms have already begun to grow. If unchecked, many flora and fauna species in the real world could suffer devastating damage."
The Grand Chancellor's face darkened.
The facts indicated that the real world was being assimilated by the Secret Kingdoms. If it continued, the real world could eventually turn into part of a Secret Kingdom.
"Have we already reached that point?"
The Chancellor also showed a very serious expression.
The reason Pokémon from the Secret Kingdoms had not flooded the real world was that the environment and energies limited their reproduction and growth.
But if the real world's environment changed and energy became abundant, those Pokémon —in a favorable environment— would increase their population explosively.
Then a conflict for resources and territory between humans and Pokémon would arise. That would be the beginning of a new war between humans and Pokémon.
"We must accelerate trainer formation. Especially strengthen their combat abilities. That will be the key point in the fight against the Pokémon."
The president of the Pokémon Trainer Guild intervened, and everyone nodded slightly.
"Alright, what do you think of the Pokémon Trainer Guild's proposal regarding the Pokémon League Tournament?"
"Building a Gym in every city, with a Gym Leader in charge of awarding badges to those who pass the trial. And whoever gathers eight badges can participate in the Pokémon League Tournament."
"This format has already been implemented in other Leagues and has proven its effectiveness."
The president of the Pokémon Trainer Guild looked at the representatives present, who reflected seriously.
"We already have the Professional Pokémon League. Wouldn't adding another Pokémon League Tournament be redundant?"
The head of the Professional League showed some displeasure.
"It's not the same. What we want is for every citizen to be able to participate and every citizen to be able to fight."
The president of the Pokémon Trainer Guild shook his head, and many nodded at his stance.
"Very well, we will put this to a vote."
The Chancellor spoke after thinking for a moment.
"Wait. The League Tournament is only one part. Additionally, I want to reform the League Elite system."
"Change the current honor-points system to an accumulated-points system. Transform honor into actual score, increasing points from competitions and challenges."
"In the entire League, any officially recognized competition will award points. This will increase the importance of competitions between trainers, making them a symbol of honor, not just rewards."
"Also, the League Tournament will be the largest event. The champion of each edition will have the right to challenge a League Elite."
"And a challenge-points system will be implemented, with a ranking of all League Elites. Any trainer with enough points will be able to challenge an Elite and, if victorious, take their place."
"Elites may also challenge each other. And whoever reaches first place among the Elites will be able to challenge one of the Champions."
The president of the Pokémon Trainer Guild presented all his reforms at once. He clearly wanted to use the opportunity of Viridian Forest's fusion with reality to carry out a major structural overhaul of the League.
(End of chapter)