Although Xin Mu had a full set of Z-Crystals for unleashing different Z-Moves, along with a Tera Orb and a Dynamax Band, he lacked what he needed for Mega Evolution.
The main reason was that Meowscarada currently had no Mega Evolution, or at least it hadn't back when he was grinding through the game.
Riolu and Squirtle both had their own Mega forms after evolving. Though those were of no use right now, Xin Mu added collecting Mega Stones to his backup plans on the principle that it was better to be prepared.
Evolution was unpredictable. For all he knew, he might wake up one day to find that the Pokémon beside him had suddenly evolved.
Xin Mu stayed there a while longer, then left with half an hour to spare before the bell rang.
Once classes ended, the roads on campus would be packed with students. Even a car could only inch forward, so he was better off leaving early.
His life afterward settled into a steady routine. Aside from giving a speech at the welcome ceremony, Xin Mu attended his classes, occasionally stopped by the School Team, and spent the rest of his time training Pokémon.
More precisely, Meownei trained Riolu, while Xin Mu merely handled logistics.
The graduate courses at the Pokémon university weren't particularly intensive. His adviser spent more time reminding them to stay physically fit and prepare for a field trip in the near future.
Before he knew it, late September had arrived. The days remained sweltering, but a hint of coolness had crept into the nights.
At the moment, Xin Mu was soaking in the hot spring in his backyard.
This was the last thing he had yet to extract from the game. Once all the miscellaneous matters were settled, Squirtle used Dig to