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"Although the results of the new experiment will be no less significant than Mega Evolution, the difficulty level is also much greater than Mega Evolution. It won't be possible to achieve results in a short time frame. I hope everyone is mentally prepared for that."
Jacob spoke each word clearly, which also served as a warning to everyone present. In Jacob's plan, his next experiment would focus on Dynamax.
Developing Dynamax was considerably more complex than developing Mega Evolution had been.
First of all, the very first step presented significant difficulty—one would need to travel to the secret realm where Eternatus resided and search for the legendary Pokémon itself.
Eternatus was the key core of Dynamax and also served as the energy source for the phenomenon. Without Eternatus, there could be no Dynamax. Ideally, they needed to find Eternatus and have it awaken from the secret realm's seal to properly utilize Dynamax energy.
Secondly, it would be necessary to create Dynamax Bands using Wishing Stars. The Wishing Star's function was equivalent to a Key Stone, which required professional scientific researchers to develop. Jacob certainly couldn't accomplish this alone.
Finally, and most critically, Dynamax could only be performed in specific locations where Dynamax energy naturally concentrated.
If these areas with concentrated Dynamax energy were located far from cities, it would become necessary to rebuild Gyms in those specific locations. This involved extensive infrastructure construction projects, and the costs would be absolutely enormous. It could also potentially disrupt the current distribution of Gyms across the region.
Dynamax wasn't like Mega Evolution, which only required two stones plus the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. It involved numerous complex factors, and Jacob alone absolutely couldn't shoulder the entire Dynamax project by himself. Therefore, he needed additional collaborators to share in the Dynamax venture together.
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Of course, the most important reason Jacob chose Dynamax as his next experimental project was that he currently possessed a quest labeled [Dynamax].
He needed to collect three Wishing Stars and possess a Pokémon with Heavenly King-level strength or higher to unlock the next stage of the quest.
He had already collected one Wishing Star, and he had Iron Valiant as his backup for meeting the Heavenly King-level strength requirement. He only needed to collect two more Wishing Stars to begin properly exploring Dynamax.
"The new experiment is absolutely impossible for me to complete alone. The two research assistants I'm recruiting aren't just to help me write academic papers—they also need to possess a certain level of practical strength." Jacob's expression grew serious. "The new experiment requires everyone's strong support, providing assistance in terms of manpower, financial resources, and material resources. Of course, I can assure everyone that once the new experiment succeeds, the returns you receive will be more than sufficient."
Listening to Jacob's words, as a newly joined collaborator, Madden spoke first. "If there's anything you need, Jacob, just say it directly. Since we've decided to cooperate, providing support is exactly what we should do."
"That's right, Jacob. You don't need to be so formal with me." Raya also looked at Jacob with a smile as bright as blooming flowers. "If there's anything you need help with, just mention it. Both I and the Su family will strongly support you."
Raya's words subtly hinted to Jacob that although she was only at the Heavenly King level and not as powerful as Madden, she had the entire Su family backing her.
Koen was the current Champion, and Layton, the head of the Su family, had been the previous Champion. This was the foundation of the Su family's power.
Of course, regarding Jacob's need for support, Raya agreed without hesitation.
Compared to the potential gains, these modest investments were completely insignificant.
Mega Evolution had not only made her extremely wealthy, but more importantly, her status within the Su family had risen dramatically. Now that the elderly patriarch was on his deathbed, once Layton passed away, her position wouldn't be easy to maintain.
However, by possessing a large quantity of Mega Stones and the crucial Key Stones, Raya's influence within the Su family had greatly increased.
Therefore, upon hearing that Jacob had a new experiment in the works, she didn't hesitate at all and immediately expressed her strong support.
Madden and Raya had successively expressed their positions, and as Jacob's master, Maximus finally spoke with a warm smile. "Jacob, you don't need to be so polite with me. Just speak your mind freely."
"Thank you, Madden, Heavenly King Raya, Master." Jacob nodded and continued. "The new experiment should only officially begin after I start university. These next few months are just the preparation phase."
"Besides informing everyone about the new experiment today, there's also one more matter to discuss—the distribution of the secret realm shares."
"The seven Key Stones and Mega Stones used to exchange for the secret realm were all collected by Heavenly King Raya and you, Master. Therefore, you both should receive a share in the distribution of the secret realm ownership."
"Heavenly King Raya, I've already discussed this with Master, and he's agreed to gift all his secret realm shares to me free of charge. As for your share, I'm willing to purchase it." Jacob smiled as he looked at Raya, then fell silent, waiting for her response.
As a shrewd businesswoman, how could Raya not understand at this moment that Jacob was deliberately applying pressure? Maximus didn't even want the secret realm shares—could she really insist on keeping hers?
Moreover, Raya could guarantee that if she dared to mention money, Jacob would definitely remove her from the list of collaborators immediately.
Although Raya didn't particularly care about these specific shares, what concerned her was that Jacob had unknowingly gained enough strength to threaten her position. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly before putting on a gracious smile. "Since the Dragon King is being so generous, then naturally I cannot be stingy either. I'll also gift my secret realm shares to you free of charge."
"Then I thank Heavenly King Raya. Oh, and finally, there's one more matter. My new experiment requires a certain specific item, and I hope everyone can help me collect it."
As Jacob spoke, he produced a dull, unremarkable Wishing Star. "I only need a few pieces of this item right now, but you should try to collect as many as possible. Be absolutely certain to keep this confidential. Don't be too hasty about it—you can extend the timeline and collect them gradually."
"I call this item a Wishing Star. Wishing Stars are extremely important for the new experiment. Their importance is comparable to that of a Key Stone for Mega Evolution. I hope everyone will maintain strict confidentiality about this."
"Also, please note that you shouldn't limit your search to within the country. You can collect this item from overseas sources as well."
"This experiment may take several years from start to completion, so there's plenty of time to slowly gather these items."
Everyone studied the Wishing Star in Jacob's hand carefully, memorizing its appearance. With their previous experience involving Mega Stones and Key Stones, plus what Jacob had just explained, even a fool would realize that the item Jacob had presented would become extremely valuable in the future.
Raya looked at Jacob, secretly speculating that he had deliberately brought this up after discussing the shares specifically to test her attitude. If she made the wrong decision, he would definitely exclude her from the list of collaborators.
"No problem. I'll return home and have people begin collecting them immediately. Whenever you need them, once they're found, I'll have someone deliver them to you personally."
Raya was the first to stand up and express her commitment. She understood that in terms of close relationships, she couldn't compare to the Chi family or the Long and Lin families, so she could only demonstrate greater effort in this practical aspect.
Besides, problems that could be solved with money weren't really that difficult. The truly challenging issues were those that could only be resolved through personal connections and raw power.