A month later, the underground research facility funded by Steven officially began operations.
The research equipment Steven had prepared was also gradually moved in during this period.
The entrance to the research facility was at the bottom of a staircase; pressing a button would open a hidden door leading downwards.
Following the stairs down, one could reach the interior of the research facility.
The walls of the research facility were made of lightweight metal with a futuristic feel, and automatic sensor doors were installed inside, opening automatically when someone approached.
The research facility was neither too big nor too small, divided into three areas: the database, the observation area, and the research area.
It felt very impressive.
The database contained genetic data for all Pokémon discovered to date, convenient for Kawaki to compare.
The observation area was used to observe Pokémon's reactions and so on.
The research area was equipped with various devices, including scanning instruments, some for detecting components in rocks, and others for examining Pokémon's bodies and energy reactions.
In addition, it also had a high-speed computer network for calculating various data.
The only pity was that at this point in time, Poké Ball transmission technology had not yet been developed.
On the day the research facility began operations, Steven stood in front of the large computer and asked, "Do you need me to arrange a few assistants to help with the research?"
Kawaki pondered for a moment, but still shook his head, refusing Steven's offer.
Steven was not surprised by this; he just smiled and said, "I knew that would be your answer, so I had them store the usage methods for all instruments in this computer, as well as some professional research knowledge for you to review."
Kawaki was slightly taken aback, a helpless smile appearing on his face.
Steven was truly reliable!
"Alright, that's enough for here. Metagross and I should continue our journey," Steven said softly.
Kawaki nodded and hummed in agreement, saying, "If you encounter any problems with Mega Evolution later, feel free to contact me at any time."
"Of course," Steven nodded slightly.
Only four months remained until the start of the Lilycove Conference, but fortunately, he had already collected seven Gym Badges, with only one left, so time was still abundant.
After a brief stay, Steven bid farewell to Kawaki and left the Breeding House.
Kawaki, meanwhile, temporarily suspended business. He took Bewear and a few Pokémon curious about the place to the research facility.
The twenty Mega Stones were placed on the experimental table by Kawaki.
With his golden finger, he didn't need to use a machine to match each Mega Stone to its corresponding Pokémon.
What truly interested Kawaki was this high-speed large computer.
At this point in time, the development of the internet was not as advanced as in Kawaki's previous life.
People were still communicating by sending emails to each other.
Some more remote areas even still used the primitive method of sending letters.
After a simple login, Kawaki found that besides a few office software, video communication, and forums, there were no other functions.
Kawamuku logged into the forum. The forum-related content in this world was still in a very early stage; one could even browse and post as a guest without needing to register an account.
Recalling some plotlines and related content in his mind, Kawaki sat in front of the computer, his fingers rapidly typing on the keyboard.
Search [Team Rockets].
Soon, relevant content appeared on the screen.
[Team Rockets, a notorious organization active in the Kanto Region and Johto Region. Its members attack passersby and steal others' Pokémon. All citizens and tourists are advised to be extremely cautious when passing through affected areas. If encountered, please contact the local Jenny immediately.]
Search [Giovanni].
[Giovanni, Viridian Gym Leader, specializes in Ground-type Pokémon. He is a powerful Pokémon Trainer and also an excellent entrepreneur. The listed company he founded has provided employment opportunities for a large number of unemployed people and was once rated as one of the 'Top Ten Outstanding Young People'.]
Kawaki: "..."
In the Kanto Region, joining Team Rockets was indeed a good option for the unemployed.
After all, even he, a transmigrator, knew that Giovanni treated his subordinates exceptionally well, not only providing money and Pokémon, but even using his connections to bail them out if they were caught by the Pokémon League.
However, looking at the descriptions on the webpage—"excellent Gym Leader," "outstanding youth," "excellent entrepreneur"—Kawaki couldn't help but feel a sense of speechlessness.
Then...
There was one more thing Kawaki was quite concerned about.
Thinking of this, he typed on the keyboard and entered two words into the search bar.
Search [Mewtwo].
The screen flickered twice, and soon a line of text appeared.
[No relevant information found. Please confirm if there is an error in your text.]
There wasn't...
This result did not surprise Kawaki too much.
Calculating the time, there were still five years until Mewtwo's birth.
So the question was, had Team Rockets started the "New Island Project" yet?
Had Giovanni obtained Mew's eyelash fossil?
If he had, Giovanni had probably already sent people to New Island to secretly use gene cloning technology to create Mewtwo there.
Mewtwo, surpassing Mew, using its power to conquer the world—Giovanni's ambition could truly be seen from this name.
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At the same time, in the Kanto Region, an inconspicuous small island covered in vegetation sat upon the vast ocean.
Under the influence of warm monsoons and ample water, the island's vegetation grew exceptionally lush.
Dense vegetation concealed the lurking evil aura. Hidden within the jungle, a research facility was discreetly located.
"Who am I?"
"Where is this place?"
"Where did I come from?"
Deep within the research facility, inside a container filled with a nutrient solution, a small creature was slowly thinking in the darkness.
Just then, it heard someone speaking outside.
Beside the container stood a group of researchers in white lab coats.
They looked at the sleeping creature inside and quickly communicated with each other.
"Why hasn't Mewtwo awakened yet?"
"Could it be that the genetic technology has gone wrong again?"
"It shouldn't be—this is already the most perfect existence among all the experimental subjects."
"No, it's already awake. Its brainwaves are very active, as if it's thinking?"
"Who is Mewtwo?" The creature in the container was extremely confused.
Was the Mewtwo they were talking about it?
"That's right, Mewtwo is the name they gave you." A young girl, along with a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, and a Squirtle, slowly appeared in the dark world.
Mewtwo looked up at her.
"Little Ai—"
"Are you still troubled by those questions today?" asked the girl named Little Ai.
Mewtwo remained silent.
Little Ai, however, stepped forward and took Mewtwo's hand.
"Come on, Mewtwo! I'll take you to see the scenery of my hometown!"
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