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Honestly, Ash's luck with lotteries is incredibly off the charts.
He's drawn so many times, yet he's never gotten a D-rank; the lowest has always been C-rank, with a ton of A-ranks and even two S-ranks.
And if you were to categorize within the ranks,
Viridian Power would be the highest tier within A-rank!
It's even superior to the Insight Eye Ash drew previously.
To put it simply, Insight Eye is the keen observation skill Breeder Ash accumulated over time, allowing him to discern a Pokémon's general information at a glance and visualize it in his mind.
Gym Leaders like Misty and Brock can also gauge a Pokémon's strength with pure eyesight, but to discern a Pokémon's potential or even the moves it has learned, that's not something achievable through ordinary training.
However, Viridian Power cannot be acquired through training... Whether it's Aura or Insight Eye, the newly arrived Ash possesses that potential, a potential inherent to Ash himself.
But the method of obtaining Viridian Power is basically only available to those chosen by Viridian Forest.
Wild King Ash also acquired Viridian Power by a stroke of luck; if he had to train for it himself, it would have been absolutely impossible to achieve.
Newbie Ash: So, to what extent can my A-rank Viridian Power be used?
Wild King Ash: It has all the functions I mentioned above, except that the targets for healing and soothing cannot be Divine Realm Grade. Reaching Divine Realm Grade is a bit beyond the scope of A-rank abilities, but it can still have some influence.
Wild King Ash: Additionally, Viridian Power can have a very significant effect in the wild. You can gather the power of nature and infuse it into a Pokémon, temporarily boosting its combat power. This is why I chose this name.
Wild King Ash: In official battles, I wouldn't say I'm invincible, but in the wild, my Pokémon are truly the undisputed Kings!
The name 'Wild King' means 'King of the Wild.' Originally, Wild King Ash's nickname in the group was 'King of the Forest,' but it overlapped with another member named 'Grass King Ash,' so he changed his name to Wild King.
In their world, there is also a Leon, and if Wild King Ash were to battle Leon in an official arena, the outcome would be roughly 50/50, but in the wild—it would be 90/10!
This is the power brought by Viridian Power; this is the origin of his name.
Newbie Ash: I understand. Thank you, seniors. Also, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you all about: what exactly is MEGA's Guidance?
Evolutionary Ash: You drew MEGA Guidance? That thing is A-rank, right? No way, dude, how many times have you drawn already?!
Newbie Ash: Twice.
Evolutionary Ash: ...
Champion Ash: ...
Non-Chief Ash: ...
That 'twice' rendered everyone speechless.
This newcomer, he's truly a person of luck, a direct counterpart to the Non-Chief, isn't he!
Who draws prizes like this? Custom-made, is it?
Non-Chief Ash, who had been lurking, couldn't help but pop up; this 'seal' is truly inhuman! How can someone be so lucky!
Non-Chief Ash: Honestly, if I didn't know you genuinely don't understand these things, I'd think you came specifically to mess with me. When you open the arena, we definitely need to have a good match!!
Newbie Ash: Uh... yes, yes, I'll definitely need guidance from all the seniors then. By the way, Non-Chief senior, what level are your Pokémon?
Non-Chief Ash: They're just so-so. I have a team of Champions, but that's about it. I can't compare to the top seniors in the group, like that Champion; he has Divine Realm Grade Pokémon, and they're ordinary Pokémon that were raised to that level.
Newbie Ash: Ordinary Pokémon evolving to Divine Realm Grade... That's too powerful.
Evolutionary Ash: Heh, you think so? That's me, the one with the top-tier strength across countless parallel universes. What's so strange about raising Divine Realm Grade Pokémon? After his Charizard undergoes MEGA Evolution, it can rival the most powerful Legendary Pokémon; even Ho-Oh would have to give way three steps.
Newbie Ash: MEGA Evolution? What is that? Is it a type of Pokémon evolution? And what's the connection to the MEGA's Guidance I drew?
Ash quickly asked, seeing the new term appear in the group chat.
Champion Ash: Your world doesn't have MEGA Evolution? Or is it just that you simply don't know about the MEGA Evolution system?
Newbie Ash: Uh... Although my knowledge was shallow before, after traveling for over a month, I've learned a lot about the world's information and news from the internet, newspapers, and other places. At least, I've truly never seen anything about MEGA Evolution.
Champion Ash: Then do you know about Dynamax, Z-Moves, or Terastallization?
Newbie Ash: Uh, I know the first one, I think I've seen the second term somewhere, and I haven't heard of the third one.
Of the three systems mentioned by Champion Ash, Ash only knew about one: Dynamax.
As Leon's signature system, Dynamax is extremely famous!
However, this system can only be used locally in Galar. Outside, it seems to lack a certain energy, which prevents Pokémon from Dynamaxing.
That's why the battles to determine the Masters Eight were all held in the Galar Region, to allow Leon to use the Dynamax system.
However, every member of the Masters Eight had this item, and the other Masters Eight could also use Dynamax, so it wasn't really a home-field advantage for Leon. Even without Dynamax, Leon was still widely recognized as the strongest Trainer.
After all, in the finals, Leon defeated all six of his opponent's Pokémon with only four of his own falling.
This was already a situation of vastly disparate combat power... Champion Ash: Only Dynamax? It must be that your information is relatively limited, or you genuinely haven't discovered other systems yet.
Champion Ash: Z-Moves are an exclusive system of the Alola Region, so it's normal not to know about them outside. Terastallization is a system of the Paldea Region, so being less informed is also reasonable. However, MEGA Evolution can be used in all regions. If there's no news about it, it means MEGA Evolution might still be in the research and development phase in your world.
Among the four major systems, only MEGA Evolution has no regional restrictions, or rather, no regional acquisition restrictions.
Dynamax and Terastallization must be performed in their respective regions. Although Z-Moves can be used in other regions, the methods for obtaining Z-Crystals and Z-Rings are only available in the Alola Region.
While many of the Key Stones and MEGA Evolution ites required for MEGA Evolution are found in the Kalos Region, they have also been discovered in other regions, and there are no regional usage restrictions.
If MEGA Evolution had appeared in Newbie Ash's world, then Newbie Ash, who had learned about most of the world's news during this time, should have known about this system.
Therefore, there's only one answer: MEGA Evolution might not have been developed yet!
Newbie Ash: Uh... I really haven't seen the term MEGA Evolution, and what is the Paldea Region? Our world doesn't have that region.
Champion Ash: Haven't discovered the Paldea Region yet? It seems the progress in your world is still relatively behind, so it's not impossible that there's no MEGA Evolution.
Newbie Ash: So what exactly is MEGA Evolution? And what is the MEGA's Guidance I drew?
Evolutionary Ash: What is called MEGA Evolution is an additional evolution that certain Pokémon can undergo after reaching their final evolutionary stage. This evolution not only brings a temporary level boost to the Pokémon but also enhances their species' abilities, making it an extremely powerful support system.
Newbie Ash: An evolution after the final evolution... That sounds really cool!
Evolutionary Ash: Cool as it is, this isn't something just anyone can use. Its conditions are even more stringent than your Aura Fusion. First, MEGA Evolution requires two items: a Key Stone and a MEGA Evolution ite. Then, you and your Pokémon need an extremely strong bond to enable them to evolve.
Evolutionary Ash: The purpose of MEGA's Guidance is similar to your S-rank Chosen One's Radiance, but this guides you to find items, not Pokémon—specifically, items for MEGA Evolution.
Newbie Ash: Items for MEGA Evolution!!!
Just now, Ash was still yearning for MEGA Evolution, imagining what kind of system it was.
To allow a Pokémon to evolve further after its final stage of evolution, how cool would that be!
It's like using Gastly; when you're losing, suddenly evolving Gastly to stage a dramatic comeback!
Never mind whether it's cool after evolving, just the comeback itself is already very cool!
However, MEGA Evolution hadn't appeared in their world yet, and Ash was still wondering when he would be able to use it.
Then Evolutionary Ash told him that this new one-time ability he drew could guide him to find items related to MEGA Evolution. How could Ash not be excited?
Miner Ash: This should be a special ability of the Miner. He's always had a special sense for ores. Those rare ores, ites, MEGA Evolution ites, and Key Stones are all within his sensing range. In their world, the Miner is definitely the most sought-after person because he possesses various rare ore items that many people crave.
Miner Ash: Cough, cough, you're exaggerating, I'm just a little famous.
Miner Ash: But then again, the ability you drew, newcomer, should indeed have some connection to me. When I'm traveling, if I reach a certain place, I'll have a strange feeling that rare ores exist there, and this feeling often becomes reality.
Miner Ash: However, this feeling is hit-or-miss. Sometimes the ore is right in front of me, but there's no reaction. But relying on this feeling, I studied the terrains where hidden ores were found and eventually summarized the terrains where most rare ores are hidden. Now, I no longer need to rely on feeling, but on knowledge to find ores.
Feelings are, after all, only temporary, and something so unreliable cannot be depended on for a lifetime.
But it was precisely because of that feeling that Ash from that timeline grew to love mining, to love collecting rare ores. Ultimately, through his own efforts, by summarizing various knowledge and terrain details, he became the most powerful Miner in that timeline!
Newbie Ash: That... sounds so amazing. Do I really have such potential?
Miner Ash: Heh heh, don't doubt yourself. You are destined to become the all-rounder Ash, inheriting all the professions in the group. Mining, as long as you have enough experience, finding rare ores is just a matter of lifting a finger.
Miner Ash: Also, I'll tell you a secret: if you become very proficient in mining, you can sell courses to a person named Steven Stone. He will buy your courses at a high price, at least ensuring you won't have to worry about money for your future travels.
Newbie Ash: Steven Stone? Why does that sound so familiar?
Newbie Ash: Ah! Isn't that the Champion of the Hoenn Region?! The super Trainer ranked third among the Masters Eight!
Miner Ash: He's a Champion, alright, but he can't beat me. Now, let's talk about your MEGA's Guidance. If I'm not mistaken, it should be a feeling for finding ores. When you're traveling, as long as you follow that sudden flash of inspiration, you'll be able to find MEGA Evolution ites.
Miner Ash: As for whether it finds ites or Key Stones, or both, that depends on your luck. But I have a feeling, with your luck, you'll probably find both.
Miner Ash's words were full of teasing.
With Newbie Ash's luck, Miner Ash wouldn't believe it if he said he couldn't find the matching ite and Key Stone!
Newbie Ash: I understand. Thank you all for clarifying.
After thanking them, Ash exited the chat group and returned to the real world.
They were currently drinking juice at a beverage shop in a mall. Ash closed his eyes and lay back in his chair. Misty and Brock simply thought Ash was too tired from today's battle.
So they didn't disturb Ash.
Upon seeing Ash open his eyes, Misty asked with some concern, "How are you, Ash? Feeling any better?"
"Huh? Uh... cough, I'm pretty much fine. My energy has recovered quite a bit, we can continue!" Ash was initially a bit slow to catch on. It took a moment for his brain to process that Misty thought he was exhausted from the previous battle, which was why he was reclining in his seat like this.
Ash simply went along with Misty's words, explaining his recent behavior as resting his eyes.
After subtly convincing Misty, Ash also began to examine the new power within him.
The appearance of Viridian Power was similar to Aura; it manifested directly within his body. Although an A-rank ability didn't come with an instruction manual, Ash, having experienced one special ability before, already had some experience.
He was no longer the naive boy he once was. While he might not be perfectly adept at using Viridian Power, simply activating it was no problem at all.