Finally, Kawaki's gaze settled on the Aggronite.
He didn't immediately hand the Stone to Steven, but instead asked, "By the way, has your Lairon evolved into Aggron yet?"
Steven shook his head, "Not yet."
Unlike Metagross, Lairon was a Pokémon he caught when he started his journey this year, and it would probably be some time before it evolved into Aggron.
"Then let your Lairon and Skarmory come out," Kawaki said. "Let's see if there are any Mega Stones they can use among these Stones."
It wasn't just Metagross that could Mega Evolve.
Steven immediately understood Kawamuku's meaning.
He didn't refuse, but instead took out Lairon's and Skarmory's Poké Balls.
As two flashes of white light shone, the two Pokémon appeared in the hall.
Following their Trainer's instructions, they began to meticulously search through the pile of Stones in front of them for the one they resonated with.
A moment later, Lairon felt a familiar energy fluctuation.
Undoubtedly, it had also found its own Mega Stone.
Skarmory, however, found nothing.
Kawaki was not surprised by this.
Because, as far as he knew, Skarmory itself was unable to Mega Evolve.
Facing the fact that both of its teammates had their own Mega Stones and could Mega Evolve with their Trainer, Skarmory seemed a bit dejected.
"Don't worry, maybe it's just not here," Kawamuku said. "Who knows, you might find one elsewhere in the future?"
After all, if something like a Dragonite ite could exist, it wouldn't be surprising if a Skarmory ite appeared someday. Skarmory was comforted.
It immediately didn't feel as dejected as before.
"Skarmory, come back for now," Steven said. "Later, I'll take you to find your own ite."
Skarmory nodded its head, obediently returning to its Poké Ball along with Lairon.
Only then did Steven turn to look at Kawaki.
The research on Mega Evolution was a complete success.
Next, it was time to publish the paper and present it to the world.
Although Steven was not a professional researcher, it was conceivable how much impact this news would have worldwide once it spread.
However, "Mega Evolution" was Kawaki's research discovery, and everything that followed would be up to him to decide.
Whether to conceal it or publish the paper.
However, it was impossible to hide such a thing unless he didn't use Mega Evolution in Pokémon battles.
As for publishing a paper—
Kawaki was neither a researcher nor a doctor, so to publish a paper, it might require review.
Steven felt that if the people from the Pokémon Research Journal personally witnessed Metagross's Mega Evolution, they would probably approve it immediately.
And with just this one research, Kawaki's status in the research world could directly be promoted to a Doctor.
Just like Doctor Birch, who specializes in Pokémon ecological data.
And Kawaki would become a Doctor specializing in Pokémon Mega Evolution.
However, no matter what, the Stone family would do their best to give him Helping Hand.
"What do you plan to do next?" Steven began to ask for Kawaki's opinion.
Kawaki quickly understood Steven's meaning.
He couldn't help but start to ponder.
In the anime, the advent of Mega Evolution was the research result of Doctor Sycamore from the Kalos region.
The current timeline was still early; Steven had just started his journey, and Ash was probably only five years old, which meant that it would probably be at least ten years until that day arrived.
Too early—the time he transmigrated was simply too early.
Now that the timeline had changed, some plots would probably change accordingly, and Kawaki didn't know if it would be a good thing or a bad thing.
After a moment of thought, he opened his mouth and asked, "By the way, when is the Ever Grande Conference held?"
The Ever Grande Conference, a large-scale event in the Hoenn region, where Trainers from all over the world gather after collecting eight Gym Badges from the Hoenn region to engage in fierce battles and compete for the final Conference Champion.
"Every year on October 15th," Steven replied.
"That's still more than five months away!" Kawaki said. "In that case, let's wait until you display Mega Evolution at the Ever Grande Conference!"
After a pause, Kawaki added, "The current Mega Evolution research is not yet complete. The Pokémon corresponding to these Stones are still unclear, and the changes that Pokémon undergo after Mega Evolution are also unknown. I want to use the next five months to study them carefully."
Steven was slightly taken aback; this was something he hadn't fully considered.
"I understand. If you need Helping Hand, you can tell me anytime."
Kawaki smiled. So far, no one in this world understood Mega Evolution better than he did.
But to put on a show, he did not refuse Steven's Helping Hand.
Seeing this, Steven pondered for a moment, then said:
"To be honest, several years ago, I hired professionals to research these Stones and analyze their energy. However, the research direction at that time was wrong, and that research institute has been shut down for now, but the equipment inside is still fully intact."
"If possible, I'd like to move that research institute here so it's convenient for your research. Please don't refuse; consider it my gratitude and sponsorship!"
Hearing this, Kawaki was slightly stunned.
"A research institute?" He calmly thought about it and said, "It's possible, but there's no more space in the Breeding House right now."
"Underground?" Steven said. "Build a dedicated research institute underground at the Breeding House, and then install some research equipment inside. It can query the evolution spectrum of Pokémon, analyze the corresponding Pokémon genetic data inside the Stones, and thus identify the Pokémon that the Mega Stone corresponds to."
Kawaki fell silent.
Steven was providing the money and effort, and he only needed to provide himself.
"Won't this be too much trouble?" Kawaki said.
Steven saw Kawaki's hesitation and chuckled softly, "We're collaborating. Just consider it me sponsoring your research. When the paper is published in the future, just give me a small share of the bonus."
With things said to this extent, Kawaki had no reason to refuse.
Steven wasn't short on money; what he valued was Kawaki himself.
Understanding this, Kawaki extended his hand towards Steven, "Pleasure working with you."
Steven curled the corners of his mouth, "Pleasure working with you."
That afternoon, the construction workers dispatched by Steven arrived at the Breeding House.
After a thorough inspection, they ultimately chose the underground area of the Breeding House as the site for the research institute.
The group immediately began construction.
With the help of Pokémon and specialized equipment, this underground research institute had already taken shape in just half a month. After a day of business, Kawaki stood on the main road in front of the Breeding House, looking at the unassuming little house.
He couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, "This place truly hides dragons!"
Who would have thought that beneath this small Breeding House, there was such an advanced research institute?
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