Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

Ash helped Serena get her first Pokémon, and Ash himself caught Greninja, the future Bond Pikachu. However, Professor Sycamore didn't intend to let them leave and insisted on dragging Ash along to talk about his research on Mega Evolution.

At first, Xiao Zhi was wondering why the other person insisted on talking to him about these academic things when he wasn't a researcher... but later he realized that all the other person cared about was the Evolution Key Stone.

"Professor, I've already said no, I really need this right now." Ash refused again helplessly. "Otherwise, I can lend you my Max Band... or even give it to you."

“Once that thing leaves Galar, it can only be used as a bracer.” The doctor shrugged helplessly. “As expected, I can’t borrow it from you either. This thing is too important for hyper-evolvers, everyone treasures it to the extreme.”

After hitting a wall once again, Bratano seemed to finally give up.

But his enthusiasm for conversation didn't diminish much; he still chatted with Xiaozhi about many topics, and finally raised a rather sensitive question.

"Ash, do you think the origin of Mega Evolution is in Kalos?"

"Why do you ask that?" Ash asked, puzzled. "Hasn't Kalos already acknowledged itself as the birthplace of Mega Evolution in recent years?"

“That’s just laymen bragging; the academic community has never accepted it,” Blatano said, shaking his head. “Although I would love to prove it, I lack conclusive evidence.”

Indeed, if you only look at some superficial things, many people would think that super evolution is the power unique to Kalos.

This place is most famous for its super-evolvers. Not only are there many active individuals, but most of them also come from the lineage of inheritors in Saluo City, making this place a holy land for super-evolution.

Meanwhile, many Mega Stones and Key Stones are scattered throughout Kalos. It is said that the giant sundial in Hundred City has the power to find Mega Stones.

Regarding the origin of hyper-evolution, some legends are equally detailed—it is said that 3000 years ago, a protracted war broke out in the Kalos region, and the use of a power called the Ultimate Weapon led to the birth of hyper-evolution.

These could all be considered evidence that Carlos is the birthplace of super evolution, but ultimately they are not conclusive proof.

"Doctor, if you ask me, I can only say... Carlos is not the birthplace of Mega Evolution, and Mega Evolution did not begin 3000 years ago, but is a power that existed in ancient times."

“This…” Blatano was taken aback, but he did not refute it, and waited attentively for Ash’s insights.

"I acknowledge that Mega Evolution, as a means of enhancing abilities, has indeed granted a small number of Pokémon entirely new forms that they have never had before."

The so-called "small part" is actually Mewtwo. Its Mega Evolution is the true evolution, which reveals a form that has never been seen before.

“But apart from that, most Mega Evolutions are just regaining their former power; I prefer to call it Primal Reversion,” Ash continued to explain. “I have concrete evidence that millions of years ago, many Pokémon—such as Kangaskhan and Charizard—lived in Mega Evolution form.”

"Kangaskhan and Charizard... Could it be?" Blatano suddenly realized.

Ash's Kangaskhan and Charizard should be in this situation.

“Indeed, my two have this kind of ancestral regression.” Ash nodded in confirmation. “The reason why Pokémon need Key Stones and Evolution Stones nowadays is because neither the natural environment nor the Pokémon themselves are sufficient to support them in maintaining that battle form for a long time.”

"Battle Form, I see." Upon hearing this, Blatano finally understood why Mega Evolution only occurred in battle.

Because that was originally the power that Pokémon used in ancient times to cope with harsh environments; it was the power of battle!

"As for the birthplace of modern mega-evolution, I don't have any concrete evidence, but it is most likely in Hoenn."

"Why there?" Blatano asked, puzzled.

“We can just deduce it from the Pokémon level,” Ash explained. “Professor, think about it, how many Pokémon in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve so far?”

“This…it seems there isn’t any.” Blatano paused for a moment, checked repeatedly, and finally came to the conclusion that it was still zero.

The term "native Pokémon" refers to a species that was first discovered in a particular region and has a stable habitat. For example, Garchomp is from Sinnoh, Absol is from Hoenn, and there are also the three starter Pokémon from Kanto...

The Pokémon mentioned above are the native Mega Evolution Pokémon of each region.

Even in Unova, where case studies are scarce, you can at least find a doll that's decent enough.

As for the native Mega Evolution Pokémon of Kalos, at least none were found in Blatano.

"Actually, they do exist, but they are extremely rare and have already transcended the category of ordinary Pokémon," Ash casually explained, without going into details.

In Kalos, there is only one Pokémon that can Mega Evolve: Diancie, the Diamond Princess of the Mining Kingdom.

But these are mythical beasts; there aren't any regular versions of them.

In contrast, Hoenn boasts the most diverse range of native Mega Evolution Pokémon.

If we include legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo and the Latias/Latios siblings that can Mega Evolve, then the number of Mega Evolved Pokémon in Kanto and Johto combined is only about the same as in Hoenn.

So, if a meteorite or a super weapon were to explode and cause a super evolution to occur in the area, wouldn't it be more reliable to explode it in Hoenn?

“Hoenn…it’s definitely worth a visit.” Blatano pondered, a hint of joy appearing on his face. “Now, Alain finally has a target.”

"Alan?" Ash was taken aback. How did this bring up that person again?

"He told me before that he wanted to travel and study hyperevolution, and he should be packing his things by now," the doctor explained. "Thanks to your insights, he has an important research site."

"It's good if it helps," Xiao Zhi replied casually.

Considering Ailan's problem, he secretly contacted the management elf and asked them to send a message to the company in Kanto.

Not long after, Ash used the newly upgraded ability of his Pokémon to remotely obtain something.

Just as the professor had said, Alain had already packed her things and was preparing to leave with Charmander.

"Here, this is for you." Ash suddenly called out to him, handing him a dark blue cell phone, which was the item the Pokémon had just received.

"Why...why are you giving this to me?" Ai Lan asked, puzzled.

"I caught the Froakie from the research institute, consider this a return gift," Ash casually offered. "With this, it will be much easier to contact the professor."

"Thank you very much then." Although she didn't understand why, Ai Lan felt that she shouldn't refuse the other party's kindness, given Xiao Zhi's status.

"Since this is your first time going out, think things through carefully, especially don't listen to just one side of the story, and try to communicate with the professor as much as possible." Regardless of whether Alain found it strange, Ash gave him a series of instructions.

That's all he could say. After all, it wasn't appropriate to directly tell you that Lionhead was a bad guy and that you were stupid to believe him...

Ash doesn't want to be friends with Alain, but he also doesn't want to see him go astray.

After doing all this, he and Serena were about to leave the Bratano Institute.

Chapter 639 Visiting the Prism Tower, the Führer and his sister make their appearance.

Ash's next destination is the Prism Tower in Lumiose City.

This place, also known as the Crystal Tower, is not only an important city landmark but also the location of the Luna Gym.

In the anime, Ash Ketchum apparently did a bungee jump from the tower... without a rope!

However, Ash wasn't going there to experience freefall; he was going to visit the Gym Leader inside the tower—Clemont, a technological genius who was already quite famous in the scientific research field.

"So this is the dojo... It looks really intimidating." Walking through the deep passageways inside the tower, Serena looked at the various instruments around her that occasionally flashed with electric arcs, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"That's how Electric-type gyms are. Not only are the decorations strange, but they also set up all sorts of traps." Ash wasn't surprised at all. After all, Electric-type gyms have always been known for their oddities, and Hoenn and Unova gyms are even more unconventional.

At the end of the corridor was a closed door with a monitor screen hanging on it. Xiao Zhi explained his purpose to the speaker at the door.

"Hello, I'm Ash from Kanto, here to visit Gym Leader Clemont."

"How many badges do you have?" A synthesized electronic voice immediately came from the screen.

"I don't have any... No, I didn't come here to challenge the gym, I came here to..."

"What? You don't have a single badge?" The electronic voice interrupted, "This Luna City Gym requires four badges to challenge! With your score, you have to start over!"

Nourishing~

Two stun guns suddenly appeared on either side of the doorway and fired two arcs of electricity at Xiaozhi without warning.

However, Ash simply waved his hand casually, and the electricity twisted and flew away elsewhere.

Immediately afterwards, the hidden door beneath Ash's feet suddenly opened, but it was no match for the psychic who was simply floating in the air.

"Mr. Clemont, could you please open the door?" Ash patiently explained, "The AI ​​you left at the door has mistaken me for the Challenger."

Zhi~zhi~

Another piercing noise came from the screen, seemingly indicating how flustered the people behind were.

Before long, the face of a timid-looking boy wearing glasses appeared on the screen.

"You are... Mr. Ash who said he was coming before, right?" The blond boy seemed a little embarrassed. "I'm so sorry, I've been busy debugging my invention... I hope the automatic questioner number one at the door didn't cause you any trouble?"

"Uh...no, not at all." Ash shook his head. "It's just that the name is so amazing...and its core is pretty amazing too. It can even change its tone based on the number of badges you have. The power of science is truly impressive..."

Bang!

After a loud bang, the entire screen was filled with thick smoke.

"Oh no... how did it suddenly explode?" Serena couldn't help but feel worried.

"Maybe I was just being nosy~" Xiao Zhi patted his lips, wondering why he was making such a fuss over nothing.

I hope the head of state is alright...

After a while, a cough finally came from the thick smoke.

"Ahem... Excuse me, Mr. Ash, I'll open the door for you right away."

"You've worked hard~" Xiao Zhi said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

After a few minor mishaps, Ash and Serena finally arrived at the gym's workshop, where they met the inventor boy who had just gotten his hair permed.

"Hello, I'm Clemont. You must be Ash from Kanto... Uh, and who is this?" Clemont stepped forward to greet him.

"My girlfriend, Serena," Ash casually introduced.

"Brother, are some friends coming over?" At this moment, a little girl with a single braid suddenly skipped in, immediately attracting the attention of Zhi Na and the other girl.

“This… I know! He was supposed to come, that amazing guy… Hmm, with such a beautiful older sister, he must be really impressive~” the little girl said, precociously.

However, she didn't perform her signature act, as Serena's age didn't meet her requirements.