Chapter 313:
Mega Evolution, in Hayashi Kaede's understanding was first discovered in the Kalos region and then gradually spread to various regions.
Without a doubt, the Kalos region currently likely hasn't yet established a clear direction regarding Mega Evolution.
Hayashi Kaede wouldn't preemptively announce this information in the Eastova region either.
It's possible that Dr. Platane is currently working tirelessly across Kalos, conducting research on Mega Evolution.
Its principle relies on various types of Key Stones and Mega Stones, based on the deep bond between the Trainer and Pokémon, to temporarily evolve the Pokémon and grant it immense power.
But there are a few individual Pokémon that can achieve Mega Evolution without the above conditions.
For example, Rayquaza.
It doesn't need a Trainer to Mega Evolve and can defeat the Primal Reversion Groudon and Kyogre.
These were all things Hayashi Kaede knew.
But regarding Mewtwo's Mega Evolution, he was a bit stumped.
He vaguely remembered a scene where Mewtwo was battling someone and Mega Evolved on its own.
Also, in the movie *Genesect and the Legend Awakened*, Mewtwo, wanting to surpass its limits, flew into space and became Mega Mewtwo Y.
But many games clearly indicate that Mewtwo also has both Mega Stones X and Y.
Could it be that both forms are possible?
Mewtwo looked at Hayashi Kaede suspiciously.
If not for Hayashi Kaede's previous impression of being "all-knowing,"
It would really suspect that this so-called "Mega Evolution" was something he made up to fool it.
After all, it had previously been with Team Rocket, which also conducted research on Pokémon evolution for a period.
Almost all Pokémon, after evolving, have their genes fixed and rarely change again.
Seeing Mewtwo's expression, Hayashi Kaede explained, "Actually, it's not that I don't know at all, it's just that the method for your Mega Evolution is a bit unclear."
"Never mind, come with me first."
Hayashi Kaede didn't explain too much right away.
No amount of explanation could compare to the impact of witnessing it firsthand.
Fortunately, he had a set of Gardevoir's Key Stone and Mega Stone, so he might as well try it now.
Speaking of which, he also wanted to see Gardevoir's Mega Evolved form.
So, he led the somewhat skeptical Mewtwo to find Gardevoir.
And explained the purpose of their visit.
( ´･･): "Gardevoir?" (Mega Evolution?)
Gardevoir rarely showed a dumbfounded expression as it looked at Hayashi Kaede.
It hadn't heard of it either?
When it was young, in its community, the final forms it saw were only Gardevoir and Gallade.
It hesitated for a moment and asked, "Gardevoir?" (Is it Gallade? That's the male in our community...)
Hayashi Kaede waved his hand to explain, "No, no, it's about your Mega Evolution, an evolution that transcends evolution. This requires us to try together."
"Gardevoir..."
Gardevoir was puzzled. Although it thought it sounded far-fetched, it still nodded and smiled. "Gardevoir." (Alright, let's try it.)
"Let's go, we'll try it in the sky."
Hearing Gardevoir agree, Hayashi Kaede immediately became excited.
With Gardevoir's Teleport, one human and two Pokémon soon appeared above the Breeding House.
"Here, hold this."
Hayashi Kaede took out Gardevoir's Mega Stone from the storage capsule and handed it to it.
"Gardevoir..."
Hayashi Kaede himself took out the Key Stone.
This Key Stone had long been embedded into a bracelet.
Now wearing it on his hand, Hayashi Kaede looked at Gardevoir seriously and said, "When I touch this stone later, you need to respond to my call, okay?"
"Gardevoir."
Gardevoir looked at him softly. "Gardevoir~" (Even without wearing it, as long as you call, I will respond.)
"Yikes..."
Hayashi Kaede inwardly gasped.
As expected of Gardevoir, such "sweet talk" spoken directly broke through his defenses.
But soon, he took a deep breath and calmed his emotions.
Most Mega Evolutions aren't solely the Pokémon's matter; they require an absolute bond between the Trainer and the Pokémon.
It sounds very abstract.
But understood as a resonance of hearts and minds, it becomes easier to comprehend.
Since being caught, Gardevoir had always been "diligent and tireless" staying in the house, almost never complaining about anything done at the Breeding House.
It had never expressed what it needed or liked.
He had wanted to ask about Gardevoir's wishes before.
But every time he stood before Gardevoir, he couldn't bring himself to ask.
Now, with this attempt at Mega Evolution, he wanted to understand Gardevoir's heart!
With this resolve, Hayashi Kaede gently touched the Key Stone on his hand.
And in that instant, a dazzling light flashed between the Key Stone and the linked Mega Stone, then enveloped Gardevoir's entire body.
Within the brilliant white light, its figure slowly stretched. Its original height of about 1.6 meters was now increased by the changes brought by Mega Evolution, becoming considerably taller than Hayashi Kaede.
The flowing white dress below, with its blue inner layer, was lengthened and made fuller in the light.
When the light dissipated, it was finally visible: the originally flowing white outer dress with blue inner layer had now turned pure black, long and puffy like an evening gown.
Its originally blue hands were now covered with a layer of black, like gloves, extending from the palms all the way to the shoulders.
As the black gown swayed, a pair of pure white legs were faintly visible.
On its head, there were now ear-like structures resembling shuttles.
"Gardevoir?"
Gardevoir looked at its newly transformed self, a flash of surprise in its eyes, but then it turned its gaze to Hayashi Kaede.
It asked softly, "Gardevoir?" (Do you understand now?)
Hayashi Kaede nodded dumbly.
It floated to Hayashi Kaede's side and patted his head.
Speaking softly, "Gardevoir~" (Don't overthink it. Most of the joy in my life comes from here and from you, so I'm very content as it is.)
Then, changing the subject, it looked at itself lightly, "Gardevoir..." (This Mega Evolution... I didn't expect it to actually succeed.)