On one side stood the renowned chef of the Kalos region—a top-tier Trainer and a new Elite Four member specializing in Water-type Pokémon.

On the other side was the most famous actress in the Kalos region—a top-tier Trainer who had displayed exceptional talent since her youth. She was the current Elite Four Champion: Diantha.

This Champion Title Defense match in the Kalos region had captured the attention of countless people.

Particularly, the forces whose interests might be affected by the outcome due to the identities of the two contenders were especially tense, beads of sweat forming from anxiety.

The pace of the battle was fast and steady. Siebold’s strength was formidable, but Diantha was even stronger.

As Diantha’s Goodra fell, the spectators erupted into a roaring wave of cheers.

As Goodra—a rare and famous Pokémon on par with Kanto’s Dragonite and Hoenn’s Salamence—fell, many of Diantha’s supporters grew visibly restless.

“Chef Siebold’s strength is truly impressive.”

“Yeah, that Clawitzer’s move was too terrifying.”

A fierce-looking, blue Pokémon with giant claws capable of launching cannonballs of water stood in the arena. Judging by its performance in the battle so far, its cannonballs were so powerful they could bore a hole through a massive mountain.

“To think the Mega Launcher Ability could be developed to this level?” Diantha showed a look of surprise. At this point, both sides had only one Pokémon left, but she remained calm.

Clawitzer had already used up a great deal of stamina in the battle with Goodra. It definitely wouldn’t be a match for her next Pokémon.

“The outcome is hard to say now.”

“Could it be that Chef Siebold will become the new Champion of our Kalos Region?”

On-site, in front of the television, and on the central screens in various cities of Kalos, this battle which would determine the next Champion of the Kalos Region was being broadcast live.

As Diantha slowly pulled out her final Poké Ball, she instantly became the center of attention throughout all of Kalos!

“It’s up to you now, Gardevoir—let everyone witness your dazzling battle!!” The beautiful female Champion of the Kalos region, Diantha, elegantly tossed her final Poké Ball. Her expression was captured on camera, leaving all the spectators in awe.

Diantha was smiling—even in such a tense moment, she could still smile.

It was a beautiful smile, but in the eyes of Chef Siebold, it felt like a powerful threat.

Gardevoir, appearing as if wearing an elegant ballroom gown, was an exceptionally beautiful Pokémon. As the star of the final battle, it naturally drew everyone’s attention.

More than Gardevoir itself, it was the accessory hanging around its neck that stirred widespread discussion.

Because around Diantha’s neck hung the same accessory. The most common speculation was that, as an actress, Diantha had a natural love for beauty. Whether it was dressing up her Pokémon or herself, she put a lot of care into it.

However, there were still a few who noticed the gem hanging from the necklace-like accessory—and understood what it signified.

A tall, middle-aged man in a white lab coat over a blue shirt touched the stubble on his chin in shock and blurted out, “A Mega Stone?”

Not long ago, Professor Augustine Sycamore, a seasoned researcher in Mega Evolution, had received some news.

The Kalos League had officially approved the Key Stone and Mega Stone as permitted items in standard competitive battles.

Professor Augustine Sycamore didn’t know which parties were involved in this policy’s negotiations, but personally, he could already foresee Mega Evolution dazzling the world in the years to come.

What he didn’t expect was that—just shortly after the policy was announced, and before most people were even aware of it—both of the items required for Mega Evolution would already make their appearance in the Champion Title Defense match of Kalos Region.

Professor Augustine Sycamore gulped, his eyes glued to the battle unfolding before him.

As Diantha gently pulled on the accessory, a light breeze seemed to rise between her and Gardevoir. The Key Stone and Mega Stone swayed slightly. In the next moment, dazzling golden light radiated from the Key Stone, transforming into several chain-like light waves. From the Mega Stone came a matching set of blue light waves. The two light waves merged into one—and then turned white. The blinding white light stirred something deep inside every spectator, including Diantha’s opponent, Chef Siebold. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. This situation made him deeply uneasy.

“Gardevoir… Mega Evolve!”

The scene froze—capturing Diantha’s extraordinary figure within the dazzling white light.

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Alola, Melemele Island.

Terrance sat in front of his computer, browsing information about the Kalos Region’s Champion Title Defense match, his heart surging with emotion.

It wasn’t the heat of the battle that stirred him, but rather… Mega Evolution had appeared in an official match!

And it happened during the Champion Title Defense match… the highest-level competition!!

Clutching his own Mega Ring tightly, Terrance felt as if he had plunged into a pool of scorching lava—an indescribable thrill surged through him, making him want to burst out in laughter.

“Mega Gardevoir… As expected, it’s incredibly strong.”

Along with receiving this good news, Terrance also watched the Kalos Champion Title Defense match more than once. Mega Gardevoir was unbelievably strong—it effortlessly crushed Siebold’s Clawitzer with sheer power, barely needing to use any strategies.

“A Champion’s Pokémon getting even stronger through Mega Evolution—that’s only natural.” Terrance smiled faintly and stopped thinking about it.

His nearly four-month-long stay in Alola was about to come to an end. The fulfilling research life he experienced here had brought a subtle shift in Terrance’s mindset.

Compared to training Pokémon, he had devoted more of his energy to researching the aura.

Now, it was time for him to leave.

There was only one week left until the Super Festival he had long been looking forward to.

In the meantime, he needed to adjust himself properly.

Especially now… with Mega Evolution beginning to emerge into the world.

Also, Terrance needed to take some time to bring back the Mismagius from Nightmare Island. Although he didn’t know if it had been able to fully absorb the resources of Nightmare Island, Terrance… would need Mismagius’ help for what was to come.

“Interesting…”

Thinking about the results of his nearly four months of research, and the progress his Pokémon had made, Terrance suddenly felt a surge of ambition.

If… at this upcoming Super Festival, he revealed all the strength he currently possessed—just how powerful would that be?

Terrance didn’t yet know the scale or level of this Super Festival, but he had a feeling it wouldn’t be something simple. He could sense how seriously the Contest Committee was treating it—even with Wallace already participating, they were still making every effort to invite outstanding Coordinators from all over the world. This made Terrance deeply curious about what kind of grand occasion this festival would be.

The location…

Sootopolis City!

“I’m… fifteen now, aren’t I?” Stepping out of the room, Terrance looked up at Alola’s sky and muttered to himself.

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Source: Webnovel.com, updated by Aunomay