Chapter 462: Traveling Together, Looking for Xerneas
"Platali?! My grandmother, how could you know her research findings?"
Sycamore's eyes widened, full of shock.
A large part of the reason why he embarked on the path of researching evolutionary limits.
Was influenced by his own grandmother.
Those research materials left by his grandmother.
Truly made him feel novel and expectant, wanting to personally step onto this unfinished path to see if it could open up to a farther place.
Yoko beside was also full of surprise.
She heard Sycamore talk about some things regarding his grandmother, knowing that was a figure from over a hundred years ago.
"Met Volcanion before; his human friend from over a hundred years ago told him some contents."
Will casually made up a reason.
Although he didn't know the Platali of this world.
But he would still be influenced by the memories and experiences of previous lives, sprouting a little affection for the Platali of this life whom he had never met.
Given that the Platali in another world indirectly saved his life, Will tentatively said a few more words, providing Sycamore with a bit of research direction and ideas.
If he could really be allowed to research a way to complete genes.
Then in the future, Pokémon will also have more room for improvement, even listing the Mega Evolution stage as a regular evolution stage.
At the very least.
The appearance of Mega Evolution should be able to advance slightly.
"Volcanion? The Mythical Pokémon hiding in the deep mountains? So that's it."
Sycamore as a local Professor.
More or less had some understanding of those Pokémon that left legends and stories on the continent of the Kalos region.
"Hiss, ancient genes... feel like my research here can also dabble in it a bit more."
Yoko beside seemed to have some ideas popping up in her head.
"If grandmother's statement is not wrong, then can this kind of stone containing Xerneas's power be used to stimulate the genes in a Pokémon's body to achieve... Mega Evolution?"
Sycamore's attention returned to the rainbow-colored stone in his hand.
Have to say.
His brain moves very fast.
Will couldn't help but sigh, Sycamore is a genius just like his grandmother.
Beep beep.
Beep beep.
At this time, the instrument beside emitted an alarm sound, with a red light lighting up on it.
"Found it?!"
Sycamore grabbed the stone and hurriedly walked over.
After some operations.
A map instantly appeared on the screen in front of him.
The map of the Kalos region.
On this map, a forest surrounded by snowfields, rivers, and mountains to the southeast of Lumiose City was specifically marked.
"This is?"
"Didn't I say before, I am trying to use this stone to find Xerneas's location, judging his approximate location by looking for energy of the same origin."
"Can find Xerneas?"
"Not necessarily, could also be finding another batch of these colored ores; have to go see to know."
Sycamore recorded the location, then immediately started packing his bags preparing to hit the road.
"Professor Sycamore, please take us along."
Cynthia volunteered to step forward.
She came here specifically to find Xerneas; now that there are clues, of course she has to take the initiative to strike.
"You guys?"
Sycamore hesitated somewhat.
"Take them along, they are very strong, even invited to participate in this Star Trainer Tournament. Your strength isn't that great, right? If encountering some situations in the wild, you can leave it to them to handle."
Yoko beside persuaded.
Not every Pokémon Professor has the strength of Professor Oak.
To put it bluntly.
Oak started as a powerful trainer, and only later changed careers to become a Professor.
Actually, many Pokémon Professors focus on research, rarely having time to take their Pokémon around battling, training, raising levels, etc.
So the Pokémon of many Pokémon Professors are not very strong, and they themselves don't necessarily have rich battle experience.
Sycamore is exactly such a Professor.
His strength as a trainer is relatively weak; his own Pokémon's levels are not high either.
"Okay, then you guys come together."
Sycamore was persuaded, nodding in agreement.
Thus.
Yoko logically took over Sycamore's laboratory, happily starting her own research.
As for Will and Cynthia, they followed Sycamore heading towards the target direction.
"To reach that place, it's best we first go to Santalune City, take a bus to Snowbelle City located in the snowfield, change equipment there, and then hike deep into the forest."
Sycamore was still very familiar with this land.
He made the most suitable plan familiarly.
Their first stop.
Santalune City.
Is one of the five cities closest to Lumiose City.
A city gathering many rookie trainers and roses.
The city full of European atmosphere is paved with diagonal floor tiles alternating beige and khaki; walls built with such tones surround the whole city.
"This antique and tranquil small town is the starting point for many rookie trainers; for them, it must have left many precious memories."
Sycamore acting as a tour guide introduced to Will and others,
"After I give Pokémon to rookie trainers, I always recommend they come to Santalune City first as the starting point of their journey."
"Mm, looking at many immature faces and cute Pokémon."
Cynthia nodded gently.
On the streets of this city, mostly are those energetic rookie trainers in their early teens.
The Pokémon beside them are basically also first-stage Pokémon.
"It's Cynthia from the Sinnoh region!"
A young girl recognized Blonde-kun, hurriedly running over wanting to take a photo with her.
"Cynthia is quite famous."
Sycamore consciously made way, chatting with Will beside him.
Who would have expected.
A few seconds later, Will was pulled aside by several boys and girls, asking for his "paw print signature".
Looking at it this way.
Will's popularity even surpassed Cynthia's.
Little boys think he's cool.
Little girls think he's handsome.
Sycamore swayed back and forth beside them.
Almost swayed himself dizzy and still didn't see anyone recognize him.
So.
Does love disappear?
Weren't you the ones blocking my door in Lumiose City?
Did you forget I just distributed starter Pokémon to you a while ago?
You were extremely grateful to me back then.
Sycamore sat disappointed on a long bench by the street, looking at Cynthia and Will who handled this matter with ease,
Couldn't help showing a bitter smile on his face:
"To be able to get used to this kind of thing, truly popular."
"Fro!"
A cry suddenly sounding by his leg attracted Sycamore's attention.
Looking down.
A Froakie was pawing at his pant leg.
"Oh~ you are the child who went out from my laboratory on the 7th of last month? Your condition is very good; looks like you get along very well with your trainer."
Sycamore reached out and rubbed Froakie's little head.
The little guy showed a comfortable and pleasant expression.
They all remembered each other.
Following that.
Many starter Pokémon personally sent out by Sycamore discovered him; everyone remembered this Professor who gently took care of them out of infancy, rushing over to act coquettishly and greet him.
Sycamore was instantly moved beyond words, showing a gratifying smile on his face, petting here and rubbing there, quickly forgetting the disappointment just now.
Strolled around Santalune City.
They caught the last bus heading to Snowbelle City.
At night.
They arrived at Snowbelle City hidden in a world of ice and snow.
Snowbelle City is a city completely covered by ice and snow.
It is said the city froze because of being affected by the cold air leaking from the Snowbelle Gym.
But anyone could tell this is pure nonsense.
If the Snowbelle Gym had this ability.
Then this place wouldn't just be a Gym.
The buildings of Snowbelle City are built on a highland, surrounded by forests, and within the highland, the terrain still has undulations.
This also leads to the city layout being quite peculiar; some places have dense buildings, while some are very sparse.
After dinner at night.
"It's quite late today, let's stay at the Pokémon Center first. We'll set off tomorrow noon after lunch when the weather is warmer, and enter the Winding Woods to the south."
Sycamore went upstairs with a sleepy look.
Looks like his ability to stay up late is not very good.
And Will and Cynthia also went to their room.
They usually rarely stay at the Pokémon Center.
Because the Pokémon Center only provides single beds for trainers, but Cynthia likes to sleep hugging Will; it must be a double bed so as not to seem crowded.
But the situation today is as it is.
Too late.
Wind and snow outside.
Also not suitable to go out to find a new apartment hotel.
So they barely made do for a night.
The next day.
Cynthia, with very poor sleep quality, sat up with faint dark circles under her eyes; the first thing she did upon waking up was to hug Will and breathe in his European air (luck/good scent), to make herself a bit more energetic.
And Will beside after a night.
Remembered what kind of place this Snowbelle City and the Winding Woods were.
Remember in the anime.
Ash and Greninja challenged the Snowbelle Gym, resulting in a miserable defeat even in the Bond Phenomenon form; both were deeply struck.
Then it was in that Winding Woods, they retrieved the feeling of when they first got together, deciding to work hard again, try again, pulling themselves together.
So.
Is Xerneas in this Winding Woods?
This doubt popped up in Will's heart.
Anyway, in the anime's Winding Woods, no intelligence of Xerneas appeared.
As for the specifics.
Can only know by personally taking a trip.
Will hugged the drowsy Cynthia to wash up, changed her clothes, then went downstairs to meet up with Sycamore and eat breakfast.
In the morning they strolled around Snowbelle City again.
Even went to challenge the Snowbelle Gym Leader once.
Both sides went all out.
In the end, it was Cynthia's side that won.
Immediately after, they were forcibly kept by the Gym Leader for lunch, having a good exchange on Ice Z-Moves.
After lunch.
Set off towards the Winding Woods.
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