Chapter 122 Level 100 Plus Mega
Evolution, Everyone Has to Kneel!
Arcanine, Level 100! Lucario,
Level 100! Red Gyarados, Level 100!
Beedrill, Level 100!
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Having truly experienced the power of level 100 and the strength of Mewtwo at level 90, Xia Mu finally understood that after level 90, the difference between each level increases becomes increasingly significant.
It's only because Mewtwo's stats are extremely high, placing it among the legendary Pokémon, that it would be absolutely suppressed in front of these four level 100 Pokémon.
Fortunately, Mewtwo didn't hold a grudge, nor did it blame Xia Mu for only helping it reach level 90 instead of level 100.
Xia Mu explained its special nature to it, and thus, it had a new idea: to strive to develop its own power.
Besides the difference in strength, there's also the terrifying power that Mega Evolution can achieve.
Simply put, the four level 100 Pokémon could easily defeat level 80 and 85 Mewtwo.
With Mega Evolution, let alone Mega Beedrill, Mega Lucario could easily overwhelm a level 90 Mewtwo.
When it goes berserk, aside from the veteran legendary Pokémon, even champions would be helpless, perhaps even utterly powerless.
Of course, this is just Xia Mu's speculation, because he hasn't even encountered an Elite Four member yet, let alone know the champion's Pokémon level.
It's worth mentioning that after reaching level 100, it's true that you can't level up anymore; at least, eating Rare Candies won't help.
Another thing, Xia Mu also ate a Rare Candy.
After eating it, he realized it was just a sweet and sour fruit candy, the kind that costs a dollar a handful…
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The next morning.
Xia Mu got up early to wash up and changed into the new sportswear his mother had prepared.
Today was the day he officially set off on his long trip, and all the arrangements had been made yesterday.
After breakfast, Xia Mu declined his parents' offer to drive him to the port to catch the boat. Instead, he took Gardevoir, Vaporeon, Venusaur, Pidgeotto, and Pikachu, and rode Arcanine away from home.
It's worth mentioning that over the past few days, his Pokémon had sparred with each other, improving their strength and levels considerably.
Gardevoir, having gained some levels while stationed on Cinnabar Island, had gained another two levels in the past two days under high-intensity conditions, now reaching level 52.
Xia Mu had already done a very good job raising Gardevoir; the only remaining improvements were in its level and move learning.
However, Xia Mu wasn't in a hurry to level it up; at least level 52 was already quite high.
Traveling with it was naturally to cultivate a closer bond, although its friendship level had reached 140 points, which was only average among Pokémon in a group.
Furthermore, since Gardevoir is being groomed as a future main unit, Mega Evolution is inevitable, so reaching 200 friendship points is a must.
Additionally, to prove that his promise to Gardevoir wasn't broken, he'll take it on a journey to find its family.
Speaking of which, during the previous encounter with the poaching gang, Xia Mu took the opportunity to communicate with Hunter J and her group.
Unfortunately, the poachers in the Hoenn region don't belong to the same organization, and Hunter J and her group don't like Xia Mu; in fact, they resent him for ruining their plans, so they won't tell him the truth.
After the malicious incident in Vermilion City, Xia Mu's first goal was to contact the local police to see if there were any clues.
Gardevoir didn't cost much, but leveling up the other Pokémon consumed a significant amount of League Coins.
Of course, these weren't level increases, but rather increases in Individual Values (IVs) and Effort Values (EVs).
Otherwise, it would have been another huge expense.
Each Pokémon cost 1.51 million, totaling 7.55 million for all five.
Reality once again reminded Xia Mu that money is absolutely essential; with money, he could do whatever he wanted and train as many main Pokémon as he desired.
Regarding levels, Vaporeon was level 48, Venusaur was level 56, Pidgeotto was level 52, and Pikachu was level 40.
Pikachu's lower level was because it was only level 38 at the time; its current level 40 was due to the environment, forcing Pikachu to work harder to avoid falling behind.
In particular, Xia Mu gave Pikachu opportunities and expectations, encouraging it to work harder and become a useful Pikachu.
Xia Mu saw this dedication, which is why he decisively decided to bring Pikachu along this time.
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Before long, Xia Mu arrived at the port of Round Island City.
Grandpa Nott had been waiting for a long time. Besides Nott, there were three young people—one man and two women—whom his mother insisted on arranging as secretaries and assistants to make things easier for him in the future.
Xia Mu wanted to refuse, but his mother insisted, so he had to accept and make arrangements later.
It must be said that having someone to take care of him was completely different from being alone; life was much more convenient.
For example, although Xia Mu had already visited the luxury cruise ship and was familiar with its facilities,
with the secretaries and assistants, he didn't need to give any instructions. They would proactively handle everything and provide him with everything he needed.
It was incredibly luxurious, something Xia Mu was experiencing for the first time. This was the life of the wealthy…
Of course, Xia Mu wasn't swayed by it; he wasn't the type to have his secretary do all the work when there was none.
Despite the feast for the eyes, he resolutely resisted the temptation of beauty. It wasn't
until almost nine o'clock that Sonia finally arrived, albeit late.
They had agreed to leave together, but it had taken so long. However, for a girl, being a little late at crucial moments was no big deal.
To Xia Mu's surprise, Sonia had brought the Rotom-Guardian Dex, saying it would make collecting data easier on their trip .
This was also Magnolia's idea.
Xia Mu didn't mind, the only thing he needed to be careful about was that Mewtwo couldn't appear freely anymore, otherwise the Rotom-Guardian would automatically record its data.
However, according to Sonia, he could rest assured about this, because all the information collected by the Rotom-Guardian would first undergo system filtering and manual review before being synchronized to the database.
So even if Mewtwo was photographed and its data recorded, there was no need to worry about exposure.
That being said, Xia Mu felt it was best to be cautious. After all, Sonia could be quite naive at times; she never doubted whether she herself was living in a world of lies.
For example, while it seemed the Rotom Codex was under her control, who knew if Magnolia could obtain the same information? It was just Sonia's own belief that she could control all data.
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The voyage officially began, the weather clear and sunny.
Since their destination was Vermilion City on the Kanto continent, the journey was slightly longer than to Cinnabar Island.
Of course, if everything went smoothly and they set off at this time, they could arrive before 3 PM.
With ample time, Xia Mu released the other Pokémon he was carrying.
Arcanine and Gardevoir, on their second sea voyage, were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Venusaur
, Pidgeotto, Vaporeon, and Pikachu, however, were rather reserved.
Non-Water type Pokémon, by nature, have an instinctive fear of the sea.
Of course, this feeling quickly dissipated, as the ship was large enough to provide a sense of security.
Pokémon's adaptability is unmatched by humans, so after only a short while, they were already chasing and playing, except for Venusaur.
As one of the original Grass-type starter Pokémon, its large size and the fact that it had evolved into a quieter and more composed Pokémon, especially in this weather, allowed it to continuously photosynthesize.
"Aren't you taking Moltres with you this time? If you did, you'd quickly become the talk of the town as a legendary Pokémon trainer," Sonia teased, sipping the milk tea her assistant had made.
She was genuinely curious how Xia Mu had resisted the allure of a legendary Pokémon.
Having caught it, shouldn't he have kept it with him all the time? Anyone would.
But Xia Mu's choice was a huge surprise. Not only did he not bring Moltres, but he also didn't bring Dragonite or Lucario.
"I don't like being in the spotlight. After spending so many days with me, you should know my temperament. At least before the official tournament begins, I don't plan to attract too much attention. Only by keeping a low profile can I avoid any accidents and successfully obtain seven badges in the shortest amount of time," Xia Mu replied, leaning back on the sofa, fiddling with his phone.
Sonia wasn't surprised by this, as Xia Mu was indeed that kind of person.
He was capable, thoughtful, knew how to conceal his true self, and considered all possibilities before making any move.
"The more I spend with you, the more profound you seem. Can't you be a little more spontaneous?" Sonia knew Xia Mu wasn't wrong, but still said with a hint of disdain.
"Wouldn't it be more direct to just say I'm not living authentically?"
"No, it's just that I think you overthink things, it's exhausting, just like my friend..." Sonia paused slightly, then continued, "While there are many bad people in this world, the vast majority are good."
"Indeed." Xia Mu nodded without arguing.
Seeing Xia Mu's agreement, Sonia was about to speak again when she was suddenly interrupted by Old Master Nott, who appeared on the upper deck.
"There are indeed more good people than bad people in this world, but as a senior, I still have to say something, which I believe you have all heard: 'You shouldn't have the heart to harm others, but you can't be without the heart to guard against them.' When you're traveling without the protection of your elders, remember to protect yourself and never trust strangers easily."
The elder's words were particularly educational.
"Old ginger is spicier. Grandpa Nott has seen more roads than we've eaten meals," Xia Mu replied with a smile, which made Nott laugh heartily.
Sonia rolled her eyes at Xia Mu, then politely said, "Thank you for the reminder, Grandpa Nott. We will be careful."
Nott nodded, then said that the wind direction was good and today was a good day to set off, before returning to his cabin.
Without Nott's interruption, Xia Mu suddenly remembered what Sonia had mentioned earlier, and asked, "Speaking of which, which of your friends do you think I resemble? Let me guess, it wouldn't be the Champion Leon, who's been all over the news these past two years, would it? I heard that since becoming the Galar Champion, he's been dedicated to changing the status quo of the Galar region. Thanks to his efforts, the Galar region has not only developed better, but it's also said that there are no longer any evil forces..."
Xia Mu paused here.
Sonia's expression was strange; her bright eyes were now somewhat unbearable to look directly at.
"You know so much about me, you've already investigated me, haven't you?" Sonia stared at Xia Mu and asked back.
"Why would I need to investigate the fact that you and Leon are friends? Besides, you've mentioned it to me more than once, although you haven't specified who it is, I can roughly guess. Moreover, Dr. Magnolia has also told me some things about the two of you..."
To be honest, Xia Mu was a little jealous.
Before meeting her, he was only thinking about the original plot. Now that he'd met her, and in this situation no less, hearing the beautiful woman beside him constantly talking about other people was bound to make him uncomfortable.
It was as if Sonia had always been thinking about Dan, and he was
the one who had interfered. In the end, it was indeed him, the outsider who had interfered.
"Is that all? You're not jealous, are you?" Xia Mu had experienced Sonia's sensitivity firsthand, and her words left him speechless.
"I don't have that kind of perverse sense of humor to investigate people." Xia Mu forcibly shifted his attention to the playful Pokémon.
His actions were a bit deliberate, and Sonia noticed.
"Okay, anyway, I don't care even if you investigated me. After all, I don't have anything to hide. In a sense, I've investigated you too, since we're in this kind of relationship now..." Sonia blushed slightly after saying that.
How could a woman not feel embarrassed to admit that she had investigated a man, including his past, habits, and behavior?
"I know, from now on, when it comes to investigating people, I'll handle it. With your carefree and naive personality, you're too easy to expose," Xia Mu couldn't help but say.
He only found out about this two days ago when someone suddenly told him.
Xia Mu didn't expose it, so he pretended not to know anything.
Now that it's out in the open, let's put it all out there.
The two looked at each other, perhaps because they were too close, the atmosphere became somewhat ambiguous.
Noticing the unusual situation, the two simultaneously looked away and coughed awkwardly.
Just then, Yamper and Pikachu ran over. Both being Electric-types, the two quickly formed a good friendship.
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PS: Regarding Leon, some minor modifications will be made, such as the time when he became Champion and his current situation. After all, the games and anime are somewhat unfinished, and there's no clear data to explain, plus the current story is several years in the past.
Also, the age restrictions in the Pokémon world do have some issues, so this arrangement is intended to be as reasonable as possible.
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