Through Mamoswine, better understanding the process of primordial evolution might allow them to discover deeper secrets of Mega Evolution during that process of returning to the primitive.
In addition, with the development of the Life Orb already entering the second phase, the third-phase training could soon be carried out.
During the third phase of Life Orb training, Lucario would absorb the life energy contained within the Life Orb.
In that process, Lucario could also transform its own body through life energy, thus attempting to cure its congenital defect.
After managing to recover its body, Lucario could begin training its close-combat capabilities. By then, by combining its two styles, Lucario's combat strength would be even more terrifying!
...
Another half month passed.
During that time, Ethan remained watching over the sea of Gracidea flowers.
However, what he found regrettable was that, from the moment the Gracidea flowers bloomed until they withered, Shaymin's figure never appeared.
"It really is a pity."
"As a Grass-type Mythical Pokémon, Shaymin can also change form with the help of Gracidea flowers. It has very high research value," Ethan thought regretfully.
After the sea of Gracidea flowers completely withered, Ethan also decided to leave Solaria Town.
During this time, he had further perfected his Pokémon's training plans and had also created new ones.
This time, he planned to leave the Daleron League and travel through the Tavaria League.
In the Pokémon world, Mega Evolution originated in the Kalos region.
And in the real world, the Secret Kingdoms of the Kalos region basically appeared within the territory of the Tavaria League.
Therefore, Ethan planned to go to the Tavaria League to train and travel. Perhaps that way he could also explore the secrets of Mega Evolution more deeply.
In addition, the legendary God of Life, Xerneas, possibly also existed in some Secret Kingdom of the Kalos region. If he could find Xerneas, that would undoubtedly be a very important breakthrough for the research on life energy.
Even, with Xerneas's help, it would not be impossible for his Pokémon to directly master life energy.
After making the decision, Ethan also began to prepare his luggage and draw up his training plan.
Since this trip to the Tavaria League had the main goal of researching Mega Evolution, Charizard, Lucario, and Garchomp were three Pokémon he absolutely had to bring.
In addition, he also brought Tyranitar, a Pokémon related to Mega Evolution. If he was lucky, perhaps Tyranitar could complete its own Mega Evolution in the Tavaria League.
These four Pokémon were all related to Mega Evolution. In addition, Cacturne, Slowking, and Litwick were also related to life energy, so Ethan also decided to bring them.
Lastly were Melmetal, his only Elite-level combat force, and Flygon, which served both as a flying mount and as a defensive core.
Thus, in the end, he brought nine Pokémon with him and set out on his training journey toward the Tavaria League.
...
Several days later, Ethan arrived at Dragon Valley riding on Flygon.
Through Dragon Valley's passage, he made several transfers until he reached the Tavaria League.
After arriving at the Tavaria League, Ethan went directly toward the Daleron League embassy he had already learned about.
"Ethan, welcome to the Tavaria League."
Seeing Ethan's arrival, the ambassador at the embassy showed a smile.
In normal times, the ambassadors of the different Leagues also maintained exchanges.
Through the ambassador of the Federal League, he had already known Ethan for a long time.
"Hello, Ambassador Roland."
Ethan also bowed very politely, and then began to converse with the ambassador.
"The Battle Chateau? This is my training mission?"
Looking at the training mission the ambassador handed him, Ethan showed a strange expression.
"Battle Chateau. Prove your strength with a noble title!"
Ethan remembered very clearly that the Battle Chateau existed in the Pokémon world.
He had not expected that in this Tavaria League, the tradition of the Battle Chateau had also been preserved.
In addition, within the Tavaria League, there was not only one Battle Chateau. And the position of the Chateaus in the Tavaria League was equivalent to that of Pokémon Gyms of the League in other places.
"That's right. Reach the top of the Battle Chateau and become a Duke. That is your training mission!"
Ambassador Roland's eyes showed expectation. Until now, there had still not been any Trainer from another League who had reached the rank of Duke. He felt that Ethan could become the first Duke from another League in the Battle Chateau!
"Duke!"
Hearing Ambassador Roland's words, Ethan narrowed his eyes.
In his memories, the titles of the Battle Chateau were divided into Baron, Viscount, Earl, Marquis, Duke, and Grand Duke.
In the original Pokémon world, the rank of Marquis included Gym Leaders, while the rank of Duke included the members of the Kalos Elite Four.
And there was only one Grand Duke in the entire Battle Chateau: the Champion of the Kalos League, Diantha!
If the Battle Chateau of the real world had also followed the tradition of the Pokémon world, then, to become Duke, he would also have to show Elite-level strength.
And that was precisely the reason why, until now, in the Tavaria League there had still not appeared any Duke from another League. After all, once someone became an Elite, the different Leagues directly restricted them from leaving the country. For that reason, it was almost impossible for an Elite from another League to come challenge the Battle Chateau.
"That's right, Duke!"
"I remember that in the Federal League, you defeated an Elite, didn't you?"
"To be a Duke in the Battle Chateau, Elite-level strength is indeed needed. But you are not being asked to defeat a Duke, but to defeat a Marquis in order to successfully rise to Duke."
Ambassador Roland said with a smile. Since it was a training mission, naturally it had to have a certain challenge. Otherwise, would training not lose its meaning?
"Alright, understood."
Ethan nodded. This training mission, indeed, had a certain difficulty.
In addition, the high-intensity battles of the Battle Chateau were also exactly what he needed.
After accepting Ambassador Roland's proposal, Ethan received a letter of recommendation for the Battle Chateau.
The Battle Chateau was not something anyone could challenge. One had to pass a review!
After completing all the procedures, Ethan successfully set foot on the land of the Tavaria League and began a new stage of training.
"Let's see... the Carbink Secret Kingdom!"
After obtaining the map of the Tavaria League, Ethan began to search it.
Very soon, he found the objective of this visit.
This time, he had come to the Tavaria League precisely for the Carbink Secret Kingdom.
Or, rather, he had come for the legendary Diamond Kingdom.
In the Pokémon world, the Diamond Kingdom was the country where the Carbink lived.
And its ruler was precisely a mutant Pokémon of Carbink: Diancie!
(End of chapter)