Under the gaze of tens of thousands, Aerodactyl completed its Mega Evolution.
The entire stadium erupted.
Countless trainers stared in disbelief, while researchers observing the battle were equally stunned by the phenomenon unfolding before them.
Even a Pokémon that had already reached its final evolution… could still assume a new form and obtain even greater power.
Some well-informed spectators already knew that Professor Sycamore of the Kalos region had been researching Mega Evolution.
Although the Pokémon League had yet to officially incorporate Mega Evolution into standardized battle systems, with Professor Sycamore's assistance, that framework was nearing completion.
When that day came, many top trainers would experience a dramatic leap in strength—perhaps even reshuffling regional and global rankings.
What President Damaranchi had not expected, however, was that a trainer in Hoenn would unveil Mega Evolution first.
Wasn't this supposed to be a battle style currently popular only in Kalos?
Watching through the broadcast screen, President Damaranchi's expression turned complex.
This young trainer possessed Legendary Pokémon, discovered new regional evolutions, and now wielded Mega Evolution as well.
A true prodigy of the Pokémon League.
While he was still processing his thoughts—
Mega Aerodactyl had already crushed Steelix with overwhelming force.
Ding! Aerodactyl defeated Steelix. Gained 1,100 experience points.
The first half concluded.
Aerodactyl had single-handedly defeated three Pokémon.
As Tyson turned away with a lonely silhouette, Aiden merely shook his head slightly before walking back into the battle corridor.
Against his true main forces, even these outstanding trainers posed little threat.
Yet if he were to challenge the Elite Four or Champions with these Pokémon alone… he still fell just short.
Unless—
He deployed a Legendary.
Soon, the second half began.
Tyson sent out his Miltank.
Miltank were rarely raised to extreme offensive heights. Most trainers treated them as support-oriented healers rather than primary combatants.
Ding! Miltank's current attributes:
Pokémon: Miltank
Level: 59
Ability: Thick Fat
Type: Normal
Aptitude: Purple
Mega Evolution: Locked
Moves: Rollout, Defense Curl, Heal Bell, Zen Headbutt, Body Slam, High Horsepower…
Facing Miltank, Aiden released his Infernape.
A flash of red light.
The agile, battle-hungry Infernape landed on the field, flames flickering fiercely.
"Miltank! Defense Curl and Rollout—charge!"
With Tyson's command, Miltank immediately executed the combo and barreled forward with tremendous force.
Infernape smirked.
Its right fist erupted with a sonic boom—
Mach Punch.
The blindingly fast strike landed instantly.
Despite Miltank's considerable weight, it was sent spinning through the air like a ragdoll.
One hit.
Knockout.
An Elite-tier Infernape against a quasi-Elite peak Miltank—with type advantage and a two-tier aptitude gap—
An instant defeat was only natural.
Ding! Infernape defeated Miltank. Gained 1,000 experience points.
Tyson said nothing.
He calmly recalled Miltank and sent out Houndoom.
If Houndoom possessed its Mega Stone, its Mega form would be formidable.
Unfortunately—
Tyson likely didn't have one.
"Houndoom, use Crunch!"
"Infernape, Mach Punch again!"
Another sonic crack split the air.
Fist met fangs.
Just like Miltank, Houndoom was blasted backward instantly.
By the time it hit the ground, it had already lost the ability to battle.
Ding! Infernape defeated Houndoom. Gained 1,005 experience points. Level unchanged. Current level: Lv.66.
Another one down.
Tyson took a deep breath.
The consecutive instant defeats nearly shattered his composure.
He recalled Houndoom.
And finally—
His ace appeared.
A flash of red light.
Blaziken stepped onto the battlefield, its posture sharp and imposing.
Two Fire-type starters locked eyes.
The moment their gazes met, battle intent ignited fiercely between them.
Then Aiden noticed it—
A shining stone embedded on Blaziken's arm.
He smiled.
So everyone had their own opportunities.
Tyson had hidden quite the trump card.
A Blaziken Mega Stone.
Catching Aiden's gaze, Tyson finally smiled as well.
"Aiden, thanks to you, Blaziken and I found our own Mega Stone. Show them your power—Blaziken, Mega Evolve!"
Brilliant light erupted.
Flames surged.
Mega Blaziken emerged, its entire form transformed, aura blazing violently.
Ding! Mega Blaziken's current attributes:
Pokémon: Mega Blaziken
Divinity: None
Level: 68
Ability: Speed Boost
Type: Fire / Fighting
Aptitude: Gold
Bond Evolution: Locked
Mega Evolution: Mega Blaziken
Moves: Flamethrower, Fire Punch, Blaze Kick, Blast Burn, Fire Spin, Sky Uppercut…
Gasps filled the stadium.
Even the Elite Four—Sidney, Phoebe, Glacia, Drake—as well as Champion Wallace and former Champion Steven Stone felt their hearts stir.
If they too could obtain such power for their ace Pokémon—
Would they not rise even higher?
Staring at Mega Blaziken, Aiden murmured softly,
"Yes… this is more like it. Otherwise, things were getting dull."
"Infernape—let Tyson and Blaziken witness our true strength."
"Bond Evolution."
The moment Aiden gave the command, trainer and Pokémon synchronized completely.
Their hearts resonated as one.
Bond Evolution began.
Tyson's expression stiffened.
"Mega Evolution isn't enough? You're showing us another brand-new evolution method?!"
Who exactly was Aiden Flint?
How did he know so many evolution paths unknown to the public?
Mega Evolution had already shaken the world—
And now this Bond Evolution?
At that very moment, Sidney, Phoebe, Glacia, Drake—along with Champion Wallace and former Champion Steven—
All had the same thought.
Whatever this power was—
They had to obtain it.
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