He knows Pokémon better than me.

"Pikachu?"

Looking at the pink light scattered all over the sky, Pikachu's expression unusually calmed down.

It would take at least 80% of its power to block that shot, right?
The smoke and dust gradually dissipated.

Two figures, one large and one small, still stood on one side of the stone chamber.

Magiana raised her arms, the front of which still retained faint pinkish smoke from the gun ports, and two huge gears slowly rotated around her body.

On the other side, the Mega Claydol didn't fall either.

The three of them were stunned at the same time.

"How could this person still be alive?!"

Douzi's eyes widened, and he blurted out.

Even Adek couldn't help but scratch his head, feeling a chill run down his spine. If it had been his own afro-haired buffalo, he probably would have been blasted into a meatball on the spot.

However, they soon discovered that it was not the clay golem that had taken the hit.

It was the cannon hole on Magiana's raised arm that wasn't aimed at the clay giant.

The angle is offset, and it is placed next to the head of the clay giant.

The flower cannon blasted directly into the rock wall behind them, piercing through the stone wall and creating a hole that seemed to have no end. Debris was piled up all over the ground, creating a shocking scene.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If it were to hit the chest, the clay giant would most likely be blasted to pieces, leaving only a pile of rubble.

They didn't have the technology of the ancient Heroes to put the clay giant back together.

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The smoke from the gun barrels was drifting right in front of him, and the mega clay golem stood frozen in place, its previous violent aura completely gone.

The surging yellow and purple energy mist behind them calmed down.

The next second, its body lit up with a layer of colorful light, and its huge size began to shrink.

The energy mist behind him, including the yellow energy on his chest and limbs, was all drawn back into his body.

It exited the Mega Evolution state directly!
The clay giant returned to its original form, and the red light in its eye sockets vanished, completely transforming it into the honest and reliable stone statue guard it had initially appeared to be.

Xiao Zhi and his two friends looked at each other in surprise.
That shot scared away even Mega Evolution!
Magiana then retracted her arm, the outer shell closed again, and the cannon muzzle disappeared.

"Chirp chirp~!"

He puffed out his chest and gave a smug little hum.

It's so powerful!
One Mega Clay Golem was no match for it; it was over before it even got a chance to fight!
After Mega Evolution, Magearna's personality becomes much more arrogant.

They even considered having Ash release Melmetal so it could fight the real "Iron Giant"!
However, it is currently in its Mega Evolution state.
"Chirp chirp?"

Magiana looked down at her red dress and the two enormous gears floating on either side.
Rather than calling it Mega Evolution, it's more accurate to say that it unlocked some kind of mechanism or restriction, entering a "hidden mode" where its power could be fully unleashed.

This thought, connected by bonds, was also simultaneously shared in Ash's mind.

He stroked his chin, lost in thought.
"Is that right?"

Magiana was previously a "restricted version", but now it's a "jailbroken version"?
So why would this Mega Stone, which clearly belongs to Magiana, appear in the ruins of Goldenwheel Town?
There is no answer at the moment.

On the other side, the battle ended, and a layer of light rose from Magiana's body.

The smart red dress faded away, and the golden armor reverted to its unpainted silver-gray metal shell.

Her imposing manner vanished instantly, and she reverted to her usual gentle and obedient maid demeanor.

"Chirp chirp~?"

It blinked its big pink eyes and curiously looked around.

Why did that strange thought of going to fight Melmet just now pop into my head?
However, the deep red megastone was now perfectly embedded in the center of Magiana's soul heart within her chest cavity. It fit seamlessly, as if that part had always been there.

Seeing this, Ash couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"That's strange. It couldn't possibly be someone from the Unova region who specially manufactured parts for Carlos's mechanical doll, could it?"

Beside him, Aldak carefully examined the clay giant—

The latter regained its senses, retracted its limbs, and stood quietly in the corner like a "mud pot," as if nothing had happened.

"It seems that this mega stone is most likely the source of the problem."

Adek thought for a moment and reminded him:

"Now that we have the goods, let's go out."

Douzi glanced at his watch and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Yes, we've been here for almost four hours."

The air grew increasingly heavy and oppressive, and the dust left from the battle made the three men's faces look rather disheveled.

the most important is
That flower cannon shot just now made her feel like the stone chamber might collapse at any moment!
The three of them exchanged a glance, then turned and left the stone chamber without lingering any longer.

Ash and his two friends walked back the way they came.

The tunnel was still spacious, but the atmosphere was completely different from when we arrived.

The previous incessant roars had long since disappeared, and they did not encounter any more wild Pokémon charging at them along the way.

Soon, the familiar train platform appeared ahead, and everything was moving smoothly.

As the three ascended the steps, Ash's gaze involuntarily fell upon the Mega Stone in Magearna's Soul Heart chest.

It seems this really was the cause!

"So it was this Mega Stone that caused the Pokémon with Mega Evolution potential to go berserk?"

Douzi touched his chin and began to analyze:
"Could they even directly enter Mega Evolution form at close range?"

That clay golem didn't have a Mega Stone on it, nor did it have a trainer using a Key Stone.

"If that's the case, then this Magiara Mega Stone is incredibly powerful!"

Thinking of this, Douzi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Do you consider yourself a free agent? Mythical Pokémon Mega Stones have become universal Mega Stones!
"Chirp chirp~?"

Magia blinked, occasionally reaching out to poke the megastone on her soul heart. She couldn't pry it off.

Xiao Zhi nodded seriously at this.

Still reasonable!

Magiana's Soul Heart already contains enormous energy, so it's reasonable that Magiana's Mega Stone would have a similar effect.

When no one is controlling it, it will continuously release Mega Evolution energy, affecting the surrounding Pokémon.

But now that it's embedded in the Soul Heart and under Mayiyana's control, the situation has naturally returned to normal.

"However, there's still something strange."

Adek walked at the front, arms crossed, with a serious expression.

The violent incident in the underground tunnels of Jinlun Town occurred within the last year—

How could the Magiara Mega Stone, which was carefully stored in the iron box, suddenly activate this year?

The timing also coincided with a large number of new Mega Evolutions appearing on Carlos's side.

Could it be that both locations were simultaneously affected by something, "giving birth" to new Mega Stones? (End of Chapter)