"Come on, Dragonite, Altaria, and Hydreigon are all dragons!"
Lance flushed and argued back.
"Ah, yes, yes, you're absolutely right!" Chen Shi nodded noncommittally, looking as though he would agree with whatever Lance said.
As long as Lance felt good about himself, he could call them whatever he liked.
That dismissive tone got under Lance's skin. He was about to say something when Lorelei interrupted him from the other side.
"Chen Shi, now that you're done with Lance, shouldn't it be my turn?"
"I'd also like to know which of my Pokémon can Mega Evolve. Could you give me a little advance information?"
Lorelei adjusted her glasses, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. She was clearly in a very good mood.
Chen Shi thought through Lorelei's lineup and answered honestly.
"Not a single one!"
Lorelei's expression froze, then darkened. She sat in her chair without another word.
Lance suddenly looked much happier. He waved a hand and strolled leisurely back to his seat.
Chen Shi blinked innocently. He really hadn't lied. Not a single Pokémon Lorelei had used in the Pokémon World Championships could Mega Evolve.
As for her other Pokémon, he had never seen them, so he could only say none of them could.
Just then, Leon came over from the other side and spoke.
"Hello, Mr. Chen Shi. I'm Leon from the Galar Region. Would you mind if we got acquainted?"
Meeting the future strongest Champion in person, Chen Shi naturally wasn't going to snub him.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Leon."
"Just call me Chen Shi. There's no need to be so formal. We're the same age, after all."
Seeing that his smile seemed genuine, Leon relaxed inwardly before speaking.
"I'd like to ask whether this Mega Evolution can only be used in certain regions,