"It seems we're thinking the same way. However, the power of natural lightning is far too strong, and moreover, the Electirizer would likely amplify that power even further. An ordinary Electabuzz would have great difficulty enduring it."
"Even so, we've already contacted an Electric-type Champion. This Champion has been stationed for a long time in the Secret Kingdom of Electrical Storms, and his Electabuzz is perfectly capable of withstanding the power of natural lightning. When he arrives, we can try to initiate the evolution to Electivire."
President Beckett smiled faintly, his eyes filled with anticipation. This might be an opportunity to obtain an Electivire.
"An Electric-type Champion..."
Ethan's heart stirred. Although he didn't have an Electric-type Pokémon, Meltan's electrical talent was not inferior to that of any Electric-type Pokémon.
When that Electric-type Champion arrived, perhaps he could take the opportunity to ask for some advice.
After all, he could be considered the discoverer of Electivire, so he assumed that Champion would not be stingy.
Electabuzz's situation was similar to Magmar's: practically any trainer specializing in Electric-type Pokémon would try to obtain one. If the method of evolving into Electivire could be obtained, it would be of enormous importance to the entire world of Electric-type Pokémon.
Although the Electric-type Champion would arrive later to cooperate in the research, President Beckett and the others wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to try to find other methods that would allow Electabuzz to evolve.
If evolution truly required enduring natural lightning, the limitation would be far too great, and almost no Electabuzz would be able to achieve it.
As researchers, their goal was to investigate a method that would allow even an ordinary Electabuzz to evolve; only then could it be considered a true research success.
After that, President Beckett and the others began a new round of studies, while Alex Baxter left the laboratory together with Ethan.
"The Feebas Pokémon Egg you had brought over has already hatched. I raised it in a lake in the Sky Secret Kingdom. Your Gyarados is there as well, and they get along quite well."
Alex spoke to Ethan with a smile about his Pokémon in the Secret Kingdom.
During the time Ethan was away, Alex had also been responsible for taking care of his Pokémon. From training progress to the tasks Ethan had set, everything was handled by him.
"You've caused yourself a lot of trouble during this time." Ethan smiled faintly and expressed his gratitude.
"Between the two of us, there's no need to say that. If anyone should be thanking someone, it's me." Alex smiled and gave Ethan a light punch on the arm.
He knew very well that his current massive research achievements were largely due to Ethan.
Since Ethan wasn't good at research and they also had a close relationship, Alex had gained enormous benefits throughout the entire process.
Now, he was practically acting as Ethan's representative: almost all experiments related to him had the opportunity to involve Alex's participation, and the benefits he gained were truly tremendous.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. In the future, my Pokémon will only become more numerous, so I'll be leaving them to you. Professor Alex."
Ethan joked with a smile.
"Leave it all to me!"
Alex took a deep breath and spoke with absolute seriousness.
Although Ethan was joking, Alex took it very seriously.
The two looked at each other, and everything was understood without the need for words.
Soon, Ethan followed Alex to the lake where Gyarados and Feebas were.
As soon as they approached the shore, they saw the figures of both Pokémon swimming back and forth in the lake, having a great deal of fun.
At that moment, the two Pokémon also noticed the arrival of Ethan and Alex, and immediately swam toward them.
Seeing this, Alex took out Pokémon food and scattered it over the surface of the lake. Feebas, excited, jumped out of the water and swam toward Alex, interacting with him very affectionately.
"It seems both Feebas and Gyarados like you very much." Ethan smiled faintly. Seeing that both Pokémon were living so happily, he felt reassured.
"Let's go say hello to them."
After scattering all the food into the lake, Alex said to Ethan with a smile.
"There's no need. From now on, Feebas and Gyarados will continue to trouble you to take care of them. Besides, the method of Milotic's evolution will be your reward for looking after them."
Ethan smiled faintly and shook his head.
"The method of Milotic's evolution?" Upon hearing this, Alex's eyes lit up.
Then, a doubt arose in his mind: could it be that Milotic also had a special evolution method?
There were some Milotic in the Secret Kingdoms, so they had never thought of it as a special evolution.
Moreover, since Feebas was easy to raise and many trainers and farms yearned for Milotic's beauty, in the real world there were quite a few people who raised Feebas.
Although evolving from Feebas to Milotic was extremely difficult, there were always one or two lucky individuals who managed to obtain this rare Pokémon. But judging from Ethan's tone, it seemed that he truly knew Milotic's method of evolution.
"Yes, I know Milotic's method of evolution. But this is a secret between just the two of us."
Ethan smiled faintly and, without continuing to build suspense, told Alex the method of Milotic's evolution.
"Prism Scale?"
Alex's eyes shone brightly.
Since Ethan said so, he trusted it one hundred percent.
"When you manage to make Feebas evolve into Milotic, you should be able to advance to Advanced-level Researcher."
Ethan smiled, patted Alex on the shoulder, and filled him with enthusiasm. He was eager to immediately begin research on Milotic.
"Hehe, work hard. I'll head off first. Now I'm going to see how Cacturne and the others are doing."
Ethan smiled and mounted Charizard, flying toward another research laboratory.
Unfortunately, Sandslash was cooperating with research on the influence of environment and bloodline on Pokémon, and at that moment was in the Sandslash Secret Kingdom in Stonefield Town.
After leaving the Sky Secret Kingdom, Ethan would once again return to Stonefield Town to see Sandslash and also to visit his parents.
He had been away for almost half a year and already missed them a little.
Moreover, the possible existence of another Secret Kingdom in Stonefield Town also concerned him. Although President Beckett had already sent researchers to inspect it, Ethan was still not completely at ease and wanted to go see it personally.
"Then first, I'll go check on Cacturne."
Ethan smiled faintly and mounted Charizard, flying toward the "Pokémon Ability Conversion Research Laboratory."
When Ethan arrived at the laboratory, Professor Harris and Professor Vega were researching several Cacturne.
However, seeing the worried expressions on their faces, it seemed they had encountered a major problem.
(End of chapter)