Rota City, Cameran Palace.
"Dr. Lorenzo, we'll be taking our leave, then."
Dr. Lorenzo smiled. "The banquet tonight should be lovely. Don't miss it."
The reason Dr. Lorenzo treated Li Wei so warmly was simple.
Li Wei was capable, loved Pokémon, and had earned Professor Oak's approval.
Dr. Lorenzo had already put Li Wei's abilities to the test.
"Aren't you going?"
Dr. Lorenzo smiled and waved a hand. "It's something new for you, but I've attended more times than I can count. I lost interest ages ago."
The Aura Guardian Festival was held every year, so it really was only a novelty for tourists.
After saying goodbye to Dr. Lorenzo, Li Wei and Steven left his research institute.
Li Wei was in an excellent mood after obtaining the Latias Evolution Stone.
Though it was a little difficult to share that joy with Steven.
After all, the Latias Evolution Stone had yet to be verified.
In the eyes of Steven, Professor Sycamore, and the rest of the world, it was an Evolution Stone that could only be used after its properties had been confirmed.
Li Wei couldn't exactly tell them he knew it was a Latias Mega Stone.
How was he supposed to explain that to Steven?
I have the Appraisal ability. How about calling me the Appraiser?
Buddy, that would be way too ridiculous.
He might as well wait until he actually caught Latias, then prove it with Mega Latias.
Everyone would be happy.
Also, once Li Wei obtained the Latias Mega Stone, the Treasure Finder stopped vibrating.
Although Steven was an avid collector of Mega Stones, he didn't offer to buy this one from Li Wei.
First, Steven could tell that Li Wei really liked this Evolution Stone, and he wouldn't take away something another person treasured.
He wouldn't