The Researcher's Passion for Research

Listening to Professor Birch and recalling his behavior just now, Xinhai could not help but admire his sincerity and his love for Pokémon.

Xinhai nodded and said earnestly, "You're too kind, Professor. It's an honor to contribute to Pokémon research. Over the coming days, Golem and I will fully cooperate with your work."

"That's wonderful!" Professor Birch's face broke into a pure, childlike smile. Rubbing his hands together, he said impatiently, "No time to waste, Xinhai. Let that Alolan Golem out so I can see it! I can hardly wait to witness this special Golem from our own Hoenn with my own eyes!"

"Of course, Professor." Xinhai took out the Great Ball containing Alolan Golem from his waist.

He glanced at Wally beside him and Professor Birch, whose eyes were full of anticipation, then at Eevee and Kirlia at his side, who were also watching curiously. No longer hesitating, he gently pressed the button on the Poké Ball.

A red beam shot out and landed on a relatively open, level patch of ground beside the grassy slope.

As the light faded, Alolan Golem appeared before them—massive in size, with dark gray skin, a distinctive Zap Cannon barrel structure on its back, and black iron sand clinging to its chest.

It seemed to have just awakened from the dormant state inside the Poké Ball. It shook its head in confusion, its orange eyes warily sweeping across the unfamiliar surroundings and people.

When its gaze fell on Xinhai, its vigilance eased slightly, and it let out a low, "Grrr..."

The instant Professor Birch saw Alolan Golem, his eyes lit up like searchlights!

"Oh! This is it! The dark gray skin matches the samples recorded in the Alola Region exactly!"

"The iron sand clinging to its chest... Is that meant to guide electricity