Chapter 103: Travel Plans
Kenji was momentarily speechless. He hadn't expected Metropolis Academy to spend so much money, actually securing the Beedrill Mega Stone for him.
"However, I must be clear with you upfront: this Mega Ring set, along with the Beedrill Mega Stone, is an advance reward for winning the National Collegiate League.
"If you ultimately fail to win the National Collegiate League, both the Mega Ring and the Beedrill Mega Stone must be returned. And if you do win, you won't receive any further championship prize," Director He said, the tone of his voice turning sharp.
But to Kenji, this caveat held no threat at all.
Unless the National League Champion himself came to fight in the Collegiate League, Kenji truly couldn't imagine an opponent who could stop his Mega Beedrill.
If he couldn't win even with this, Kenji might as well stop being a trainer, find a pillar, and end it all.
As for not receiving the National Collegiate League prize, Kenji was completely indifferent. There was nothing more valuable or satisfying than Beedrill's Mega Stone.
"Don't worry, Director He. I am absolutely going to win the National Collegiate League championship," Kenji replied with confidence.
Seeing Kenji's certainty, Director He cautioned, "Kenji, I believe in your strength, but I still have to warn you: I've heard that Imperial Academy already has someone who can perform Mega Evolution this year. That is precisely why the academy was so desperate to find this Beedrill Mega Stone for you.
"Furthermore... the requirements for Mega Evolution are extremely strict. It requires the trainer and the Pokémon to achieve a high degree of synchronization and heart-to-heart communication."
Kenji's excitement calmed slightly upon hearing this. He wasn't worried about the student from Imperial Academy who could Mega Evolve. Even if they could, they wouldn't likely be a match for his Beedrill.
What truly concerned Kenji was the requirement Director He mentioned: achieving heart-to-heart synchronization.
Thinking this over, Kenji first picked up the Mega Ring and put it on his wrist.
He then picked up the pendant holding the Beedrill Mega Stone.
In the villa's training room.
Kenji personally fastened the Mega Stone pendant around Beedrill's neck.
Beedrill looked down at the Mega Stone curiously.
Kenji stroked Beedrill's head. "Beedrill, my partner..."
Kenji slowly stepped back two paces. Then, he abruptly raised his arm, his expression instantly becoming serious and intense.
"Beedrill!! Respond to my heart! MEGA EVOLVE!!"
As Kenji's voice rang out, Beedrill met his gaze. The Key Stone on Kenji's wrist suddenly erupted with a brilliant white light.
At the same time, the Mega Stone on Beedrill's chest also glowed brightly, as if responding to Kenji!
The light from the Key Stone and the Mega Stone intertwined.
The next moment, both lights shot out simultaneously, splitting into several beams that converged in mid-air. A pillar of white light then enveloped Beedrill's body.
Kenji held his breath, not daring to move, lest he interrupt Beedrill's Mega Evolution.
"BANG!!—"
To Kenji's dashed hope, the dense white light suddenly shattered. Beedrill reappeared before Kenji, a look of confusion in its scarlet compound eyes.
The Mega Evolution had failed...
Kenji frowned, a look of surprise crossing his face.
Director He, who had been observing, walked up. As the Director of a top-tier academy like Metropolis, he was well-informed. He instantly recognized the reason for the failure.
"Kenji, the bond between you and Beedrill is there, but you haven't truly achieved that heart-to-heart synchronization."
"Then... Director He, how does one achieve heart-to-heart synchronization?" Kenji asked.
Director He smiled gently. "That's simple. As the saying goes, 'Adversity reveals true feeling.' Facing powerful enemies, challenges, and solving difficult problems together is the most direct and effective way to strengthen your bond."
*Travel!*
The moment Director He said the words, a light bulb went off in Kenji's mind. He immediately thought of going on a journey.
The wilderness was full of dangers and challenges. Didn't that perfectly align with Director He's advice on strengthening a bond?
Kenji shared his idea with Director He, who nodded. "That's a good idea. Travel can quickly and dramatically deepen the bond between a Pokémon and its trainer, but it is quite dangerous.
"Actually, I could hire an Elite Four-level trainer to spar with you, to face strong enemies together. That's also an effective way to strengthen your bond and improve your relationship."
Kenji rubbed his nose and countered, "Uh, Director He, Elite Four-level might not be enough. Could you hire me a Champion-level trainer?"
Director He: (꒪⌓꒪)
"The National Collegiate League is followed by the National League Championship. You, Kenji, should use this opportunity to travel and collect Gym Badges, preparing for next year's Championship..." Director He advised before leaving.
Compared to finding a Champion-level trainer to be Kenji's sparring partner, letting Kenji travel was a far more practical solution.
After all, trainers who possessed Champion-level Pokémon were typically the best of the best among Elite Four trainers, even if they weren't Champions themselves.
As the saying goes, "with great power comes great responsibility."
Trainers of that caliber typically held important official positions that restricted their movements. Gym Leaders couldn't leave their provinces, and the Elite Four couldn't leave their designated regions.
After seeing Director He off, Kenji pulled up the system's Hex Core drawing panel while planning when to set out.
♧♧♧
-> SUPPORT ME WITH POWER STONE
-> FOR EVERY 200 PS = BOUNS CHAPTER
♧♧♧
-> 20 Advanced chapters Now Available on Patreon!!
-> https://www.patreon.com/c/Segais
(Just remove the hyphen to access patreon normally)
If you like this novel please consider leaving a review that's help the story a lot Thank you