"Beauty" (Combined Chapter)

The researchers were all fairly punctual, and once every seat had been filled, this academic exchange officially began.

This academic exchange could be called the largest one in the Pokémon World in recent years, encompassing all renowned professors and researchers from the six major regions currently under Pokémon League control.

Professor Oak was in charge of hosting this academic exchange.

Along with the various renowned professors.

The exchange began with each person introducing the research they had conducted during this period and the results they had achieved.

After the exchange began, Fennel still did not stop talking with Xia Yan.

"Come to think of it, Mr. Xia Yan, I've followed every paper you've published." Fennel's cheeks were flushed, and she did not sound like she was merely flattering him.

"Really? I'm honored." Xia Yan smiled and went along with it.

"It's just a shame that my field of research is rather niche, and I haven't achieved many substantial results."

When speaking of herself, Fennel could not help showing a trace of disappointment.

Research into Pokémon dreams.

While it was certainly a meaningful field of research, producing results was no easy matter.

However, Xia Yan did not think it was useless.

Considering how Darkrai had conveyed information to him through dreams.

And how Darkrai's dream had allowed him to see Giratina, that nearly tangible sensation making it feel as if he had truly been there.

If it could be utilized properly, allowing Pokémon to battle in dreams would undoubtedly increase their combat experience.

And that was not all.

Dreams could also provide information that would otherwise be impossible to obtain.

For example, if the Pokémon belonging to the Sub-Elite Four trainer Xia Yan had previously dealt with—the one who had tried to assassinate him—fell into the hands of someone skilled at