Lumiose City, Professor Sycamore's Lab.
Li Wei met Dr. Platanus, a tall, handsome man with medium-length black hair and a bit of stubble on his chin.
A simple blue shirt, casual pants, and a white lab coat, simple yet handsome enough.
After all, he was handsome enough on his own.
Among the various Doctors, he was quite famous, not because of how brilliant his research was...
But because of his other title,
The Public Sweetheart Doctor.
As a Doctor who researches Mega Evolution,
Dr. Platanus is relatively young and unmarried,
He truly fits the public sweetheart mold.
The moment he saw Li Wei and Lucario,
Dr. Platanus's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward with his Garchomp.
"We finally meet, Sir Li Wei."
Li Wei had called yesterday to arrange a visit,
It wasn't hard to get his number; he asked Dr. Professor Rowan for it.
Li Wei extended his hand and shook his, "Dr. Platanus, please just call me Li Wei."
"This is Lucario, Shaymin, and two Dragapult."
The Dragapult also emerged from Li Wei's shadow and greeted Dr. Platanus.
"Duluulu~"
"Oh! This is absolutely wonderful!"
Dr. Platanus suddenly clasped his hands together in emotion.
Watching the Dragapult hide in Li Wei's shadow, seeing Shaymin in Li Wei's arms...
Feeling the bond between the Pokemon and Li Wei, Dr. Platanus was deeply moved.
This brings up another nickname for Dr. Platanus,
The Splendid Doctor...
Dr. Professor Rowan had already informed Dr. Platanus, but even if he hadn't, it wouldn't have mattered.
Because Dr. Platanus is also a Doctor who loves to give advice to newcomers and guide them.
Even if Li Wei didn't have the connection to Dr. Professor Rowan or Dr. Oak, Dr. Platanus would still treat him well.
Seeing the key stone glove on Li Wei's left hand,
Dr. Platanus said, moved: "If you and Lucario can achieve Mega Evolution, you will surely have incredible synergy."
As a Doctor who researches Mega Evolution, Dr. Platanus's words carry significant weight.
This is enough to prove the bond between Li Wei and Lucario.
"To be honest, my purpose for coming to the Kalos region this time is to go to the Battle Chateau and win a Lucarionite."
Hearing this, Dr. Platanus stroked his chin,
"Lucarionite, huh? It's a pity my lab doesn't have one, otherwise I'd just give it to you."
Professor Sycamore's Lab has many Pokemon's Mega ite, but they are useless to him.
Among the many Pokemon that can Mega Evolve, only Garchomp belongs to Dr. Platanus.
Generally speaking, once the Mega Evolution of a certain Pokemon has been thoroughly researched...
Dr. Platanus would not hesitate to gift it to a suitable newcomer.
At this point, Dr. Platanus suddenly said, "I have an impertinent request; I wonder if you can agree to it."
Li Wei roughly guessed, "Just say it."
Dr. Platanus suggested:
"Would you be willing to cooperate with my research after you obtain Lucario's ite, and assist me in collecting data..."
In exchange, you can choose any ite from the lab; we have ite for Pokemon like Tyranitar, Salamence, and Gengar."
Li Wei considered it for a moment; Dr. Platanus's proposal was indeed very difficult for him to refuse.
He liked Tyranitar, Salamence, and Gengar very much.
"I can."
"This is absolutely wonderful!"
Dr. Platanus spun around in delight.
As he spoke, Li Wei took out a Luxury Ball, "Also, I wonder if you need data for Mega Metagross?"
Li Wei didn't need to exchange for another ite; it was unknown if he would encounter a suitable Pokemon for it.
He simply wanted to help Dr. Platanus complete his research.
Furthermore, Li Wei still had Diancie's Mega ite; Li Wei could guarantee he definitely didn't have this data.
If he Mega Evolved with Diancie again, he should be able to exchange for another one from Dr. Platanus.
Even the legendary PokemonLatias and Latios... but Li Wei didn't have them, which was a pity.
The corners of Dr. Platanus's mouth curved slightly,
"That's thoughtful, but we have already recorded the data for Metagross's Mega Evolution; Champion Steven Stone cooperated with the testing."
Li Wei nodded in understanding:
"I see, I spoke out of turn."
"However, I am indeed interested in your Silver Metagross as well; please release it."
"Come out, Metagross."
"Kohkin!"
The tempered glass dome was brightly lit, and under the sunlight, Metagross's body gleamed with a bright metallic luster.
"From its size, your Metagross is slightly larger than Champion Steven's Metagross."
As long as the size isn't too small, anything from normal size upwards is generally fine.
However, being too large can also inevitably lead to a decrease in speed.
Metagross's current size is within the range Li Wei considers relatively good, with a balanced physique and speed.
Dr. Platanus observed carefully,
"The smoothness of this surface..."
Metagross also wore an ite wristband on its front limbs.
"You have truly raised Metagross exceptionally well."
Through the PokemonLi Wei had trained, Dr. Platanus could indirectly discern parts of Li Wei's personality.
"You flatter me."
"Let me give you a tour of the lab, and also show you more data on Mega Pokemon evolution."
To research Mega Evolution, Dr. Platanus developed an instrument.
With the key stone and ite placed in the device,
It can determine what kind of Pokemon's Mega ite it is through the Mega Evolution waves.
Since the Mega ite for the same type of Pokemon is identical, once one is confirmed,
Dr. Platanus would record and publish it.
They can be found on academic paper websites; Li Wei had read many of Dr. Platanus's papers.
However, Mega ite are items, and in front of Li Wei's Intermediate Identification skill, they actually have nowhere to hide...
He just needs to take one look to know what it is.
In some situations, if he were to pursue a researcher's path, it seems he might find a way to leave others with no path at all...
But he thought about it and decided against it.
He wasn't interested in the life of a researcher.
At noon, Li Wei stayed at Professor Sycamore's Lab for lunch.
To be precise, he cooked a meal.
Because Dr. Platanus wanted to taste Li Wei's cooking skills.
And then...
Li Wei almost spent the entire afternoon listening to "Splendid!"
In the afternoon, after exchanging contact information,
Dr. Platanus saw Li Wei to the door,
"I won't follow you to the Battle Chateau, but if you have any problems in the Kalos region, feel free to contact me at any time."
"Thank you, Dr. Platanus."