According to Mr. Fifth, Mega Evolution was "a further evolved form beyond the limits of evolution." Unlike ordinary evolution, however, this change was temporary, and the Pokémon would return to its original form after some time. In that respect, it seemed different from what we normally called "evolution."
"Research into Mega Evolution has only just begun, both in the Kalos Region, where it was first discovered, and in the Tohno Region, where it was discovered recently. There is still a great deal we cannot explain. After all, it is called 'Pokémon's greatest mystery.' However, one of the few things we know for certain is that the conditions required to achieve it are extremely restrictive. Our Champion appears to have already met those conditions. Would anything less disgrace the title of Champion of the New European League?"
Oh, really? Kalos or that frontier region, huh? Hoenn seemed to be where Yuto's hometown was. I really wanted to see it. There were plenty of places I wanted to travel to, so I would add it to the list.
"I see. Still, I think Yuto must have known about that form."
Shinji pointed at Mr. Yuto, who stood with his left hand on his hip and his right hand over his mouth, deep in thought.
"He's been like that ever since the Mega Evolution. If he hadn't known about Mega Evolution, even Mr. Yuto would probably have reacted like us."
That was true. Thinking back, the order of events had been different. He had indeed shown a rare look of genuine surprise, but that had been before Gardevoir's Mega Evolution, when Baina had shown him something. After the evolution, he had remained calm and thoughtful, as though trying to unravel everything. That had to mean he knew about Mega Evolution.
"...Still, this should