Age of Elves: I started flashing with my handheld.

Not many, but normal.

The market for Larutas began to shrink, and prices also began to fall.

Southwind Cottage maintains a tradition of releasing only ten Pokémon per transaction, so they only released twenty Pokémon per month. Aside from pseudo-legendary Pokémon, ordinary Pokémon, unless purchased by high-level VIPs, wouldn't generate a revenue of 500 million.

Therefore, a portion of this 10 billion in revenue came from Pokémon.

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As Southwind's Pokémon sold more and more, the Pokémon Cubes, which were given away for free with each batch, began to become popular among wealthy trainers.

Many trainers have noticed that their Pokémon become less willing to eat regular food after consuming Poké Blocks. Furthermore, Pokémon raised on Poké Blocks far surpass those raised on regular food in both strength and appearance, particularly in the shine of their fur.

Later, after research by professionals, it was discovered that Pokémon cubes are actually a highly concentrated nutrient.

Pokémon absorb nutrients from Poké Blocks much more efficiently than from regular food, which is why Pokémon raised on Poké Blocks are much stronger.

However, apart from Southwind Breeding Lodge, no other breeding lodge or business currently sells Pokémon cubes.

Their attempts to "recreate" Pokémon have all failed!

The raw materials for Pokémon are very common, just ordinary berries, but the real technology lies in the "Berry Mixer".

Southwind has already begun establishing a "laboratory" to "mass-produce" the berry mixers he obtained from the game. Otherwise, simply having one berry mixer per region would be insufficient to meet the market's demand for Pokémon blocks.

The Rich Trainer is just the first step in Pokémon's business empire.

Once the tree fruit mixer is in mass production.

Nanfeng wants to redefine the rules of the food industry for raising elves.

(My throat is starting to feel a little itchy, I hope it's not...) 8.

330. Galar, Gigantamax

Gongmen City.

This is the first city in the Galar region where the south winds arrive, and the city where the airport is located.

It is also the most prosperous and last city in the Galar region.

Upon arriving in Galar, Southwind's goal is to Dynamax.

Here, it's worth mentioning one difference between the Pokémon world and the world where Southwind lives.

Dynamax originated from the legendary Pokémon Eternatus, which absorbed energy from the Galar region to sustain its life, thus bringing about the "Dark Night" phenomenon in the Galar region!

In other words, the Dark Night phenomenon caused the Pokémon to "Gigantamax".

Therefore, in the Pokémon world, Dynamax can only be used in the Galar region, and the game even requires it to be used in specific locations.

In the world where Nanfeng resides...

If any country or region has a history of more than three thousand years, then it must have recorded the phenomenon of "dark night" in its history, even if it is not called dark night, the phenomenon is the same.

A red sky covered the earth, but a beam of light shot up from the ground, followed by the appearance of a Dynamax Pokémon!

Dynamaxing isn't exclusive to the Galar region; it's a global phenomenon!

Even when the last Dark Night descended, the battlefield between Mugentana, Zacian, and Zamazent was in the west.

Therefore, in the world where South Wind lives, Dynamax can occur anywhere. It's just that the closer to the west, the more frequently and to a greater extent Dynamax occurs.

Dynamax levels range from 1 to 10, and can be increased by absorbing Dynamax Energy. The amount of Dynamax Energy that can be absorbed depends on the Pokémon's own strength.

The higher the Dynamax level, the larger the size of the Dynamaxed form, and consequently, the higher the stamina.

The Dragon Kingdom is quite far from the west, so the probability of Dynamaxing is not high. Even if Dynamaxing does occur, the resulting Dynamax Pokémon's strength is roughly between 2 and 4 levels.

Therefore, there are not many trainers in the Dragon Kingdom who can use the power of Dynamax.

In the recently concluded Gym Leader Ranking Battle, Nanfeng only saw it twice in other people's battles.

However, since Dynamax is a global ability that can be used anywhere, it is just like Z-Moves and Mega Evolution, a means to enhance immediate combat power.

The south wind must be brought into our hands.

This gives them an extra advantage when facing the Four Heavenly Kings.

Having gained experience from the Carlos and Alola regions, Southwind doesn't need to be confused about where to obtain this power.

To Dynamax, you only need two things.

One is the "Dynamax Band," similar to the Mega Ring and Z-Ring, which is a special item for Dynamaxing.

The second is the energy of Dynamax. This is simple; there are Pokémon dens in the wild in Galar. If you can find one, just go for it.

This is considered a rule for Dynamaxing used in specific places. In reality, it's not necessary. Because the air in Galar is filled with "Dynamaxing energy."

This is much simpler than the evolution stones needed for Mega Evolution and the Z Crystals needed to use Z-Moves.

The only problem is Gigantamax.

Gigantamax is a special type of Dynamaxing phenomenon, and only a few Pokémon can Gigantamax.

After Gigantamaxing, a Pokémon's appearance is not only scaled up proportionally, but it also gains a new look and unique moves.

This can be considered an inequality in the world of elves.

Some Pokémon can Mega Evolve, some Pokémon have their own Z-Moves, and some Pokémon can Gigantamax.

Some Pokémon possess two of the three abilities simultaneously, such as Charizard, Venusaur, and Team Aqua, the original starter Pokémon, which are considered the favorites among the new Pokémon.

Some Pokémon may not have any of the three abilities.

Far away.

In the lineup of Southwind.

Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing include Venusaur and Gengar, the evolved form of Haunter. That's all.

Furthermore, if you want a Pokémon to Gigantamax, the safest approach is to make Gigantamax Soup and give it to the Pokémon to drink.

It's a hassle; we have to go to the Isle of Armor and do a quest.

Let's save it for last.

Start by looking for the main ones.

Giant wristband.

This device was developed in collaboration between Dr. Mulan and President Loz of the Marocomón Group. Dr. Mulan provided the concept, and the Marocomón Group manufactured it. Alternatively, it could be said that it was invented by "Olive," the Vice President and researcher of the Marocomón Group.

If you want to get the Dynamax Band, you can try getting it from the four people.

Dr. Mulan, Lorz, Olivia, and Dr. Mulan's granddaughter and assistant, Sonia.

Lorze and Olivia are considered villains.

Similar to the Alora region.

Although the local evil forces weren't very powerful—as Nanfeng had already pointed out, they were just a bunch of civilian cheerleaders—the official leaders of the two regions were genuine villains.

The Aether Foundation of Alora can also be considered a villain.

If possible, Southwind prefers to use hostile methods to acquire the Max Bracers from them.

For example, an entity could enter and remove the Max Band from someone who controls Dynamax.

However, having just arrived in this city, I don't seem to have such an opportunity, nor do I know where to trigger it.

Therefore, the only option is to start with Dr. Mulan and her granddaughter Sonia.

I remember Sonia's research institute was in Wooden Pole Town.

Gongmen City is located in the northernmost part of the Galar region, while Mugan Town is in the south, or even the southernmost part.

To get to Mugan, you have to cross the entire Galar region on your own.

"Let's skip the gyms for now and get the Max Rag Band first," Nanfeng pondered.

If you're following the route of challenging gyms, you'd probably have to beat every gym 0.8 times before you could reach Sonia's research lab.

too slow.

Therefore, Nanfeng decided to go to Mugan Town first.

It's convenient to stop at the Pokémon Center for treatment in every city you pass through, and then fly over to challenge the gyms.

Just a matter of time.

With the plan in place, Nanfeng took immediate action.

Heading south from Miyamon City, we arrived at Route 10.

This is a snowy field.

"Hmm?" Nanfeng suddenly remembered.

It seems that the Galar region doesn't require going to each city one by one, which is quite troublesome.

The Galar region has an extremely convenient subway system.

Return to Gongmen City, find the station, and take a bus to Mugan Town.

(My body started to feel weak, and I felt like there was a big "danger" written on my forehead.)

331. Testing Gigantamax

At the train station in Mugan Town, Nanfeng quickly found Sonia's research institute, which was the tallest and largest building in the town.

Before even entering the research institute, Nanfeng ran into Sonia at the entrance.

This is a girl with orange hair, dressed somewhat strangely, wearing a white research coat over a green tank top and light blue jeans.

It's like... just finished dancing at a nightclub.

Nanfeng stepped forward to speak.

[Sonia: What did you want to see me about?]

[Sonia: You need a Maximal Gauntlet? Have you prepared the materials to make it?]

[Sonia: Making the Max Bracers requires Wishing Stars, which are a rare material and not easy to find.]

The voice just fell.

A streak of light struck the two of them from the side.

"Boom!" A large hole was blasted into the ground, and in the very center of the hole lay a rock emitting a purple light.

If Nanfeng is not mistaken, this stone is the Wishing Star.

Ah...

Sonia: ? ? ?

Sonia: Okay, I got it. I'll make you the Giant Bracers right away.

Sonia picked up the wishing star, turned around, and walked into the research institute.

Nanfeng watched Sonia leave.

"It is said that... wishing stars will fall on people who truly have dreams," Nanfeng pondered. "Could it be that I am also someone who truly has dreams?"

Nanfeng stroked his chin, not really thinking much about his dream.

Before he came into this world, he was just an ordinary Pokémon game player.

After arriving in this world, he developed a strong desire to become a Pokémon Trainer. Later, with the advent of handheld game consoles, he set his sights even higher on becoming the "Leader of the Pokémon World."

And to this day, I am still working towards this goal every day (referring to playing games).

It is normal (I'm certain) to be recognized by the world's will as having a genuine dream.

Nanfeng walked into the research institute, where Sonia was busy.

After waiting for more than half an hour, Sonia handed the Giant Bracelet to Southwind.

This means that Southwind can now allow Pokémon to Dynamax.

Shouldn't we give it a try?

Nanfeng immediately turned off the handheld console and ran to the ranch to try Dynamaxing.