Professor Sycamore's title as the "Public Lover Professor" definitely wasn't something Chen Shi randomly made up.
In Kalos, the nickname was practically common knowledge.
Even the staff inside the laboratory occasionally used it to tease him, usually causing everyone nearby to burst into laughter.
Diantha smiled as she said:
"That's right."
"Professor Sycamore is basically the dream man of countless girls in Kalos."
The moment she said that, everyone present couldn't help laughing.
The somewhat serious atmosphere from their earlier discussion instantly became far more relaxed and cheerful.
Professor Sycamore waved his hands repeatedly in embarrassment.
"Alright, alright, let's get back to business."
Then he looked at Chen Shi seriously.
"The reason I invited you here this time is partly because of Mega Evolution…"
"…and partly because of Fairy-type Pokémon."
Before Chen Shi could reply, Professor Sycamore immediately began explaining in detail:
"You may not know this, but the Kalos region doesn't only contain many ruins related to Mega Evolution."
"There are also numerous strange Pokémon here."
"For example, the Florges you use—it's actually a native Pokémon of Kalos."
He paused briefly, seemingly organizing his thoughts so he could explain himself more clearly.
"These Pokémon all share one common trait."
"Their typings feel… off."
"I suspect many Pokémon in Kalos are actually Fairy-types."
"That's why I invited you here."
"I mainly wanted your help identifying them."
Chen Shi nodded calmly, completely unsurprised by the request.
Before coming here, he had already guessed something similar.
Most likely because of Xerneas's existence, Kalos truly did possess a huge population of Fairy-type Pokémon.
Additionally, the Fairy-type paper Chen Shi previously published wasn't fully comprehensive.
Many Fairy-type Pokémon had never even been listed yet.
So it made perfect sense for Professor Sycamore to ask for his assistance.
"That's easy enough."
"It's just a small matter."
"I can simply organize a full list for you."
"Afterward, you can identify them according to the list."
Chen Shi sounded extremely relaxed, as though this task was trivial.
"However…"
"The Fairy-type energy throughout the world still hasn't fully recovered yet."
"So they'll probably still need Fairy-type energy cubes to help awaken their Fairy typing."
Professor Sycamore waved it off carelessly.
"That's fine."
"As long as we have the list, that's enough."
"After all, Fairy energy cubes can already be purchased now."
"Alright then. I'll write it up immediately."
Without wasting further time, Chen Shi casually walked toward a nearby computer.
Sitting down skillfully, his fingers rapidly flew across the keyboard as one Fairy-type Pokémon name after another appeared on-screen.
After all, this wasn't a research paper.
He was merely listing Fairy-type Pokémon names.
So naturally, he finished extremely quickly.
Before long, Chen Shi had typed out every standard Fairy-type Pokémon he could remember.
Then he stood up and said:
"These are all the Fairy-type Pokémon I know."
"Take a look."
Professor Sycamore immediately hurried over to the computer.
Looking at the long list displayed on-screen, he nodded excitedly again and again.
As he carefully scanned through each name, he realized many of the Pokémon listed truly did exist throughout Kalos.
Some were even Pokémon previously believed to possess only a single typing.
Who could've imagined—
They only appeared single-typed because the Fairy type itself hadn't fully awakened yet.
Situations like this weren't uncommon.
Gardevoir was the perfect example.
"This is wonderful!"
"Absolutely wonderful!"
"Thank you so much!"
Professor Sycamore excitedly grabbed Chen Shi's hands.
Previously, these Pokémon hadn't attracted much attention.
But after the Fairy type was officially proven to exist, these "strange" Pokémon immediately became the center of countless discussions.
Many people in Kalos already suspected they might truly be Fairy-type Pokémon.
The problem was—
Nobody could confirm it.
But now that Chen Shi had provided this list, those problems practically solved themselves.
All they needed to do was feed those Pokémon Fairy-type energy cubes for a period of time.
Given the current rate of Fairy-type energy recovery, it likely wouldn't take long before their Fairy typings awakened naturally.
"Come on!"
"I'll give you all a tour of my laboratory!"
Professor Sycamore was clearly in an excellent mood now and enthusiastically dragged Chen Shi around the research facility.
At present, one of his major research projects had just concluded, so most of the laboratory staff had shifted their focus toward Fairy-type Pokémon research.
Professor Sycamore enthusiastically introduced everything one by one.
Meanwhile, Chen Shi had already seen plenty of impressive things while staying at Professor Oak's laboratory before, so he remained unbelievably calm throughout the tour.
Very soon, Professor Sycamore led them into the Pokémon habitat area located behind the laboratory.
There, many yet-to-awaken Fairy-type Pokémon could be seen living peacefully.
Professor Sycamore explained that the League had recently transferred these Pokémon over specifically for research purposes.
Chen Shi merely nodded without commenting further.
At that moment, however, his attention was suddenly captured by a group of Pokémon in the distance.
They were fox-like Pokémon with yellow bodies and reddish fur growing from their ears.
They looked incredibly adorable.
"Huh?"
"There are actually so many Fennekin here?"
Chen Shi exclaimed in surprise.
This was one of Kalos's Fire-type starter Pokémon.
Its final evolution was Delphox—the Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon.
Honestly speaking, Chen Shi personally considered this starter extremely cost-effective.
After all, Psychic-type Pokémon were naturally rare and valuable to begin with.
And Delphox combined both strength and elegance.
Overall, it was definitely one of Chen Shi's favorite starter Pokémon.
Professor Sycamore smiled.
"These are all starter Pokémon prepared by the League for new trainers beginning their journeys."
"And it's not just Fennekin."
"We also have Chespin and Froakie."
"There are Froakie too?"
The moment he heard that, Chen Shi's interest skyrocketed.
Froakie's final evolution was Greninja.
One of Chen Shi's absolute favorite Pokémon.
Especially Ash-Greninja after Bond Phenomenon activation—
It was insanely cool and ridiculously strong.
How could anyone not love it?
As for Chespin…
Chen Shi honestly wasn't very interested.
That Pokémon's situation was rather awkward.
It wasn't particularly powerful.
Nor did it possess especially unique traits.
Compared to the other starters, Chespin simply didn't stand out very much.
"Professor Sycamore, could you take us to see the Froakie?"
Chen Shi immediately asked.
Professor Sycamore froze briefly before agreeing readily.
"Then follow me."
As he spoke, Professor Sycamore led everyone through the Fennekin habitat before arriving beside a lake.
The instant they arrived, Chen Shi saw countless Froakie happily playing and splashing around.
Their tiny bodies darted through the water constantly while some mischievous Froakie intentionally kicked up sparkling sprays of water toward their companions.
However—
Chen Shi's attention wasn't focused on them at all.
Instead, his gaze locked onto two Froakie standing far away from the others.
The two seemed completely out of place compared to the rest of their companions.
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