"Bond phenomenon... Mega Evolution..."
Mr. Scott looked exhilarated! Even his voice carried a seriousness and gravity rarely heard from him as he looked at the boy.
"Yong! You're right! This is a development that could change the entire landscape of Pokémon battles! Please be careful! And allow me to notify the Sinnoh League as soon as possible!"
Already prepared for this, Yong smiled slightly.
"I've already registered the bond phenomenon with the Hoenn League! Mr. Steven and Elite Four Drake already know about it... As for Mega Evolution, the fact that I'm willing to reveal it means I don't mind the information getting out... There's just one thing..."
The boy looked at Scott and said earnestly,
"I'd like to choose three items from the Sinnoh League's treasury as a reward for sharing information on Mega Evolution! That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Mr. Scott considered it briefly, then nodded firmly.
"Rest assured! I'll relay your wishes in full to Ms. Bertha and Mr. Lucian! And I'll do everything I can to make it happen!"
Yong nodded in satisfaction.
"I'm counting on you, Mr. Scott!"
On the battlefield, Caitlin looked at the Mega Steelix before her. Unable to contain her anticipation any longer, she said excitedly,
"What an incredible evolution! Such power! Let me experience it for myself, Yong!"
"As you wish, Miss Caitlin!"
Yong was brimming with confidence now.
"Mega Steelix! Use Iron Tail!"
"ROOOAR!!!"
With a swing of its body, Mega Steelix twisted with astonishing agility, its diamond-like tail flashing with light! Dense waves of energy spread unchecked through the air! In the blink of an eye, Iron Tail filled Metagross's vision!
"Metagross! Bullet Punch!"
"METAAA!!!"
The air shook continuously! The mysterious energy field took effect once again!
This time, however, things were different!
"Aura of selflessness!"
Metagross's four-core