novelraw Chapter 506 - 507: Key Stone Obtained
Chapter 506 - 507: Key Stone Obtained
After staying in Viridian Forest for a while, Basalt was called to the Weather Bureau headquarters by Mo Chaoyang again.
"You kid, you've already stepped into the Gym Leader level. Don't you know to tell me about such a big thing?"
Mo Chaoyang had anger on his face, shouting, "Do you still have me, the director, in your eyes?"
Because the news of Basalt stepping into the Gym Leader level, he actually learned it from a friend.
In the morning, Mo Chaoyang's old friend called to congratulate the Weather Bureau for producing a peerless genius, and Mo Chaoyang was bewildered after hearing it. Asking around, he found out that Basalt had silently done such a big thing in Tibet.
Fighting one against ten and crushing the Indian squad, eventually triggering a Pokémon Master-level conflict, and even requiring an Elite Four visit to resolve. This was simply turning over half the sky of the Western Border. And as Basalt's direct superior, he was the last to know. Tell me, isn't that infuriating?
"This... I was too busy. I forgot about it!"
Basalt scratched his head, his face full of embarrassment, apologizing repeatedly. First accompanying Teacher An, then hurriedly running to the Viridian Forest Secret Realm. And inside Viridian Forest, there was no signal at all, so the matter was delayed.
Seeing Basalt's correct attitude, Mo Chaoyang's anger subsided mostly, just sighing with emotion: "In less than two years, you stepped over the big hurdle of Pro-level. I knew you were outstanding, but I didn't expect you to be this outstanding."
Saying that, Mo Chaoyang's eyes shone brightly.
Before, Basalt could be called a super genius. But now, Basalt could definitely be considered a peerless genius. Stepping over Pro-level in two years, this achievement was simply too amazing.
"It's okay, it's okay!"
Basalt smiled without speaking. Since Camerupt couldn't enter Mega state again, Basalt didn't mention Camerupt's matter. Otherwise, it would probably scare Mo Chaoyang to death. Because without a Key Stone, without a Mega Stone, Camerupt completed Mega Evolution; this was simply an unprecedented pioneering act.
"Then what are your plans next?" Mo Chaoyang suddenly became solemn.
"This, haven't thought about it yet!"
Basalt confessed, "After I stepped into Gym Leader level, I definitely can't play in the Professional League anymore. Although I can still participate in the University League, it feels meaningless. As for the Asian Youth Tournament, I don't know if my strength is enough, and this session seems to have just ended not long ago."
Basalt stroked his chin, sighing with emotion. As for being a Gym Leader trainer, Basalt dared not think about it currently. A Gym Leader trainer guarding a region, a high official of the border, must be an expert with three or more Pokémon stepping into Gym Leader level to serve. Otherwise, how could a Gym Leader trainer defend the country and guard the peace of a territory?
After all, counting down the vast Huaxia Alliance, there are actually only over three hundred Gym Leader trainers. The current Basalt, strictly speaking, only had Excadrill truly stepping into Gym Leader level. There was still a considerable gap from the level of a Gym Leader trainer. He was just a newbie among Gym Leaders.
This is also a characteristic of the Gym Leader level; no exam needed, just need to participate in the review. As long as a trainer has one Pokémon with Gym Leader-level combat power, they are a Gym Leader-level trainer. This is because there is a chasm between Gym Leader level and Pro-level.
Seeing Basalt somewhat confused, Mo Chaoyang said leisurely, "Since you have no plans, then come be a special commissioner of the bureau! The bureau has covered you for so long; you should also do something for the bureau."
"Special Commissioner? What is that?" Basalt was full of doubts. Basalt wasn't very clear about the personnel structure of the Weather Bureau.
"Special Commissioners belong only to the General Bureau; the main task is to inspect various regions on time. When special weather occurs within Huaxia, you might also be sent out to handle it and investigate the cause. I'll send Yang Cheng to chat with you about the specific details later."
Mo Chaoyang looked at Basalt and said, "Overall, this Special Commissioner position is relatively leisurely, very suitable for the current you. And your most important task now is to consolidate Excadrill's strength while finding ways to let other Pokémon break the shackles and step into Gym Leader level. The work of a Special Commissioner can completely be seen as a seasoning for your life."
"I listen to the Director." Basalt grinned. As long as it was leisurely, Basalt liked it very much!
And from the perspective of Mo Chaoyang or even the Alliance, they certainly didn't want a peerless genius to be disturbed by too many trivial matters. Because the task of a top genius is only one: become stronger!
"Oh, right. Director, you see I've already stepped into Gym Leader level now, so about the Key Stone and Mega Stone..."
Basalt rubbed his hands. He mentioned this matter last year, but was ruthlessly rejected by Mo Chaoyang on the grounds of not reaching Gym Leader level.
"About the Key Stone, I can apply to the Alliance for you. But for the Mega Stone, which Pokémon do you want?"
Among Basalt's Pokémon, Tyranitar, Camerupt, Swampert can Mega Evolve. However, generally speaking, for Pokémon with stronger racial abilities, due to greater energy intensity, the mental load on the trainer during Mega Evolution is greater, and the difficulty of stable evolution is also greater. Crucially, this matter also depends on the degree of bond between the Pokémon and the trainer, with strong objective uncertainty.
Now, it depends on how Basalt chooses!
"Of course Tyranitar." Basalt looked as if it was a matter of course.
"Sure enough!"
Mo Chaoyang sighed upon hearing this, saying helplessly, "If you chose Camerupt or Swampert, I guarantee I could help you apply for it in advance. But for Tyranitar, its Mega Stone is very rare, and your current Tyranitar hasn't been promoted to Gym Leader level yet, so I'm afraid the application difficulty is not small."
Because the Mega Stone for a pseudo-legendary is simply too precious. Such items are treated as strategic materials in major alliances.
Hearing this, Basalt was slightly disappointed. But with Mo Chaoyang saying "However," Basalt raised his head again, asking anxiously, "However what?"
"However, as far as I know, your Tyranitar's father, as the ace Pokémon of the former Rock-type Elite Four, also possessed a Mega Stone. It's just that after the former Elite Four passed away, it lost the spiritual resonance it could respond to, so it couldn't Mega Evolve, rendering the Mega Stone completely useless."
Mo Chaoyang leaned back in his chair, speaking leisurely, stopping at the point.
"Damn, in the end, I still have to mooch?"
Basalt scratched his head. However, for the Mega Stone, Basalt didn't care about this bit of face.
"Just right, Tyranitar still has some inheritance unfinished. Then I'll make another trip to the Qaidam Desert Secret Realm!"
Three days later, Basalt got the dreamed-of Key Stone, and then rushed to Qinghai Province. He was determined to get Tyranitar's Mega Stone!