That night, a brand-new research post detonated across the Global Researcher Forum, sending shockwaves through the academic world.
Its title was simple but earth-shattering:
"On How Onix Evolves Into Steelix"
A full video proof accompanied the paper.
Even though the paper showcased only a single evolution case, any experienced researcher could see the obvious:
Steelix was, without a doubt, the evolved form of Onix.
And then the comments exploded.
"Amazing… who is this 'Severe Decision-Making Disorder'? Another new evolution discovered?"
"Right? Didn't this guy just publish two new Eeveelutions weeks ago?"
"These young people… we're getting old."
Then—
Professor Oak himself commented.
"A brilliant concept. Using the Transfer Machine's magnetic field to induce evolution is remarkable."
Immediately after, Professor Cozmo from Hoenn responded:
"Indeed. This approach could apply to many other species as well."
"Why hasn't the League awarded this researcher a formal title yet?"
With the top minds chiming in, the League's staff had no excuse left. They rushed to act.
A moment later, a label appeared under Chen Shi's anonymous account:
→ Junior Researcher
Chen Shi glanced at it and shrugged.
A Junior Researcher was basically a glorified assistant.
With the quality of his three papers, he could easily qualify as Mid-Level Researcher already.
But since his identity was still unregistered and anonymous, Junior was the highest they could safely award publicly.
Sinnoh Region — Historical Research Institute
Professor Carolina scrolled through the paper, eyes glowing with admiration.
"This 'Severe Decision-Making Disorder'… a true genius."
"To think of evolution through transmission magnetic fields—astonishing."
"I wonder who he is. Why won't he use his real name?"
At that moment, Cynthia walked in with dinner and overheard.
"Grandma? Who isn't using their real name?"
Carolina turned her monitor toward her granddaughter.
"This researcher. He just published a new paper about Steelix."
"The method is ingenious."
Cynthia's expression darkened instantly.
Of course she knew who Severe Decision-Making Disorder was.
Her Glaceon had evolved thanks to that person.
And that accursed username…
It was practically a knife stabbed right into her greatest weakness.
Inside, Cynthia roared:
Chen. Shi. Just wait.
Carolina noticed her granddaughter's tormented expression.
"Nana? What's wrong?"
Cynthia hesitated.
But in the end, she knew she couldn't hide this forever.
With a deadly flat voice, she muttered:
"…Grandma. That person is Chen Shi."
Carolina blinked.
Then everything clicked into place.
Her granddaughter's mysterious Glaceon…
Chen Shi's Leafeon…
Two new Eeveelutions discovered by the same anonymous user…
And the moment she realized who the username was mocking—
Carolina's lips curved into an absolutely wicked smirk.
"Well well… congratulations, Nana."
"You're famous now."
"By now, all the major Professors have probably memorized that username."
Cynthia's ears turned tomato-red.
Right then, she genuinely wanted to fly to Hoenn and beat Chen Shi into the ground.
What kind of demon would choose that username!?
Petalburg Woods — Chen Family Farm
Chen Shi suddenly sneezed.
"Which bastard is talking bad about me?"
Phoebe, who was happily counting her freshly earned money beside him, froze.
"Chen-shi… maybe you're catching a cold?"
Chen Shi looked insulted.
"Me? Catch a cold? Impossible. I'm in perfect health."
Togekiss!
The newly evolved Fairy-type fluttered toward the fridge and pointed at it.
Training was over for the day.
Which meant:
Ice cream time.
Chen Shi nodded permission.
Togekiss gracefully opened the fridge and retrieved an ice pop, settling onto the sofa with angelic bliss.
Chen Shi sighed.
He couldn't help wondering how his two oldest partners—Swampert and Leafeon—were doing.
A few days ago, they had returned briefly, grabbed a mountain of food, and left again.
He wasn't worried—they were absurdly strong.
He simply… missed them.
At least Drakloak was around—he had just seen the little ghost dragon today.
Still stuck at level 56 though.
Probably because Salamence was restricting its leveling speed.
Even pseudo-legends had to grow steadily—step by step—to achieve true strength.
A Team of Fate
Most trainers built carefully structured teams:
Sandstorm teams
Rain teams
Sun teams
Trick Room teams
Terrain teams
Weather synergy squads
But Chen Shi?
Chen Shi had a magnificent…
"Whatever I Catch" Team.
A Fate-Based Collection.
No planning.
No meta.
Just talent.
His team wasn't weak—far from it.
But synergy? Questionable.
A chaotic melee in the wild might put him at a disadvantage.
But in official battles, where switching and strategy mattered?
He became terrifyingly unpredictable.
The Road to Professor
After speaking with his grandfather, Chen Shi had finalized his long-term plan:
Publish more papers.
Raise influence.
Increase notoriety.
Then reveal Fairy Typing and Mega Evolution.
Those two discoveries alone could catapult him straight into Professor status.
Ever since receiving Giratina's Shed Reverse Scale, his ambitions had shifted.
If two elderly guardians in Mt. Pyre could casually hand out a legendary-tier resource…
Then what kind of treasures was the Pokémon League hiding?
To gain access to those—
He needed leverage.
And nothing had more value than:
Fairy Typing
• Mega Evolution
His two biggest trump cards.
Sooner or later, he'd play them.
And when he did—
The world would have no choice but to acknowledge him.
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