[Lance:] Has he been resurrected? Why isn't Kanon saying anything?
[Ash:] That's right, Kanon, how is Latios doing now? Has he been revived in Alto Mare, or did he appear somewhere else?
[Kanon:] Sorry, everyone. Latios has been resurrected, and he was reborn from the Heart Dew. Not only that, after Latios was revived, a new Heart Dew fell from the sky, taking the place of the original one left by Latios.
[Professor Oak:] A new Heart Dew? This live stream really goes all the way! A Heart Dew is only left behind after Latios or Latias passes away, right?
[Professor Oak:] In other words, the live stream didn't just resurrect Latios, it also provided the artifact left behind by a deceased Mythical Pokémon?
[Lance:] You can't put it that way. The live stream said 'resurrect Latios.' The resurrection here should, in theory, be a direct revival.
[Lance:] But for the sake of Latios's completeness or something else, the live stream chose to use the Heart Dew from Latios's death to resurrect him.
[Lance:] This way, it's equivalent to the live stream using an item from the real world. The stream surely wouldn't be so stingy as to not even give you the Heart Dew, right?
[Flint:] Hmm… that sounds a bit convoluted. Anyway, Latios is resurrected! That's a happy occasion for everyone. Speaking of which… what kind of power did Latios gain to protect the water city?
The wishes of Ash and Kanon were combined into one. They both held a powerful desire to resurrect Latios, so this time the reward wasn't just a resurrection, but also power! After all, this was equivalent to the sum of two people's rewards, so naturally the reward was greater. So what was this so-called power? And why did it require Ash to unleash it?
[Kanon:] I asked Latios… He said he seems to have a mysterious connection with the new Heart Dew. With the Heart Dew's help, he could achieve a further evolution!
[Kanon:] It's just that he can't do this alone. In this evolutionary power, he always feels something is missing… This must be what the reward meant, that it requires Ash to complete the power-up!
A higher level… evolution?
[Professor Sycamore:] Oh my goodness! Can Latios also undergo Mega Evolution? This is a major discovery! Aside from Mewtwo, an artificial Mythical Pokémon, there are actually other Mythical Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution!
[Mewtwo:] Mega Evolution… I haven't found my Mega Stone yet, and for now, I don't have a trainer who can synchronize with me for Mega Evolution.
[Mewtwo:] But after what the professor said, I feel… if we find the Mega Stone, maybe we can ask Ash to try syncing with me to see if we can achieve evolution.
If Mega Evolution relies on the power of bonds, Mewtwo believed his bond with Ash was definitely strong enough! As for Ash… Ash had said the words, "The only one I want to save now is him." Mewtwo didn't believe Ash shared no bond with him. So if the Mega Stone could be found, and Ash had a Key Stone, then he might be able to Mega Evolve! However, ever since learning he had a Mega Stone, he had searched many places and hadn't sensed any energy fluctuations related to it. Where had that guy Giovanni hidden his evolution stone?
[Lance:] Good grief, another Mythical Pokémon that can Mega Evolve… Could it be that all Mythical Pokémon can Mega Evolve?
[Ho-Oh:] I have no such intention.
[Lugia:] Me neither. This is my initial and final form.
[Lugia:] I can't vouch for other Pokémon, but Ho-Oh is a being born at the dawn of creation. Although I wasn't born during the world's creation, I inherit ancestral memories, and there's no mention of 'MEGA' in them.
[Cynthia:] So not all Pokémon can Mega Evolve… I just wonder if the Sinnoh Creation Trio can.
[Ho-Oh:] I don't know about that either. After all, the Sinnoh deities and I don't meet often; we haven't seen each other since ancient times, so I don't know if they have advanced forms.
[Bruno:] Hey, it's all going well with the Legendaries. By the way… Flint and Steven, you two seniors, why did you choose C? Did you really think you were the only sober ones in a room full of drunks?
[Karen:] Hahaha, Steven, what was your punishment this time? Was it the sealed Diancie crystal again? You've been quiet for a long time!
[Volkner:] Flint, what was your punishment? I didn't catch what you said.
[Flint:] Ah, a minor issue. My punishment is to change my afro into a crew cut. I feel bad for my hairstyle, but it's fine as long as my Pokémon aren't affected.
Volkner pictured Flint with a flat-top and couldn't help but laugh.
[Volkner:] Hahahaha! Flat-top Flint? Hahaha! No, I have to come see you! Where are you now?
[Flint:] Hah, did you think I'd tell you? I won't appear in front of you until my hair grows back! Stop dreaming!
[Volkner:] What about Steven?
[Steven:] Don't ask. I'm in despair. I won't be curious and pick other options next time! I'll listen to you all carefully!
[Karen:] So Steven, what was your punishment?
[Steven:] …Within ten days, every gemstone I see turns into an ordinary rock. Right now, I look at and even touch the Diancie crystal in my hand, and it's just a plain stone!
[Steven:] If Wallace hadn't assured me this was the Diancie crystal, I'd almost think it had been swapped!
[Steven:] Not only that, I looked at my personal collection, and they've all turned into ordinary stones!!
[Steven:] I almost fainted… This punishment is outrageous! I think this live stream has it in for me, Steven!
Steven was currently, yes, thanking everyone for the concern, on the verge of fainting on his private jet. The plane was filled with all sorts of colorful gemstones. However, now, in Steven's sight, these gemstones had all turned into ordinary rocks! For a collector who loved to look at and touch his treasures, this was simply horrifying! He wasn't the kind of fanatical collector who would sacrifice the world for his collection, or else… this punishment would be no less than the collapse of a collector's life!!
[Karen:] Hahahaha! I laughed so hard I rushed to the scene!
[Cynthia:] Steven, you really are…
[Volkner:] Haha, serves you right, Steven! I warned you! Before, you said you wouldn't answer unless you were absolutely sure. But not long after the crystal was unsealed for you, you forgot the pain once the wound healed and started seeking trouble again.
[Steven:] I've learned my lesson this time. There won't be a next time! Absolutely!!
Now he could only swallow the bitter pill he'd brewed. He didn't know what it meant to be young and reckless; he only knew the winner was king! (Scratch that.) He would never dare again.jpg!
In the real world, a cheerful atmosphere filled the live stream room. Although the punishments for Flint and Steven seemed serious, they were ultimately harmless. The third reward winner, Korrina, was also happy in the live stream room. She had spoken earlier but, after receiving congratulations from a few people, didn't mention it again. After all, this was just a Mega Stone, and she still needed a Key Stone and a strong bond with her Pokémon to achieve evolution. Korrina was still far from that. Additionally, Latios's resurrection brought joy to all of Alto Mare. After learning that Latios had sacrificed himself to protect the city, the people of Alto Mare had felt deep regret and sorrow. Now… with Latios resurrected, the guilt in their hearts could finally ease a little. After all, Latios had died protecting them! As a result, the people of Alto Mare began to prepare a city-wide celebration. As for when the celebration would start… that depended on how quickly everyone could get things done while watching the live stream.
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In the Black World —
Ash stood in front of the girl—Latias—staring indifferently at the two seductive women opposite him. He wasn't Brock; he wouldn't be tempted by beauty. He knew who the person behind him was, so… these two women were definitely up to no good. No matter how sweet their words, it couldn't change that fact.
"Are you really not going to get out of the way, kid?"
"You have no chance of taking her from me."
Ash's words were as calm as stating a simple fact.
Instantly, Sanna and Rian grew furious.
"Hah, you've got some nerve, kid. Looks like you've never seen what adults can do!"
"Sis, why waste words? It's just a kid and a Pikachu. Beat them and snatch the girl."
"Fair point."
With that, the two sisters each drew a black Poké Ball from behind their backs. Ash's eyes narrowed for an instant, then relaxed. He'd thought they were Dark Balls… but they were just modified standard Poké Balls. At least, according to his Aura sense, the balls didn't hold any special energy. The two sisters had no idea that their choice of ball had just spared them from a world of hurt.
"Go, Ariados!"
"Take care of that kid, Espeon!"
A magenta, six-legged spider and a pink feline appeared on the field.
The battle was about to begin!
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