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Chapter 271
Chapter 1146: Disaster Meteorite
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Hmph, you guys, you'd better remember this!"
In the end, Huoyan decisively recalled his Mightyena, not forgetting to toss a threat over his shoulder.
In the past, he would have never dared to say such taunting words in front of Steven Stone.
But now that Groudon was about to return, their Team Magma would soon become the chosen ones.
When that time comes, they won't be afraid of some Steven Stone or Wallace!
Thump, thump, thump!
After a short while, Huoyan led his group of underlings and scurried out of the Mossdeep Space Center dejectedly.
The plan for a fireworks welcome for Lord Groudon could only be shelved for now.
"Should we go catch a hundred Swellow?"
As he walked out the main gate, Huoyan was still contemplating Plan B.
When Groudon returned, he could release a hundred Swellow in front of him all at once.
The sight of a hundred birds flying in unison should also please Lord Groudon.
Meanwhile, inside the research lab.
With the members of Team Magma gone, the researchers all breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to rest.
Ash, meanwhile, looked curiously at the two people who had suddenly entered.
"Mr. Steven Stone, what are you doing here? And Sawyer, how are the two of you together...?"
As he spoke, Ash also noticed the Grovyle behind Sawyer, his expression growing even more confused.
"When did your Treecko evolve?"
"Oh~ Ash, so you're the friend Sawyer was talking about. It seems he holds you in high regard," Steven Stone said with a light chuckle.
Along the way, Sawyer had said plenty of things like, "I have a powerful friend," and so on. He never expected that this person was Ash.
Sawyer's face flushed red, and he quickly explained with a cheerful laugh.
From the looks of it, Ash and Mr. Steven Stone were old acquaintances?
At this moment, the Director of the Mossdeep Space Center walked up, his expression very tense.
"Thank you, Young Friends, for your help. And you, Mr. Steven Stone."
He bowed very seriously to the group.
The staff inside the Mossdeep Space Center were all researchers with no combat ability and, at most, a few half-baked trainers. If someone were to storm the place, they could only wait for death.
But then, he turned his gaze to Steven Stone, as if expecting something.
"Yes, I've brought the item."
Steven Stone nodded. His arrival today was no coincidence.
He had already arranged to visit the Mossdeep Space Center today.
"But first, you have to tell me, will that meteorite really fall in our Hoenn Region?"
Steven Stone's expression had become serious.
And upon hearing the keyword "meteorite," Ash suddenly stiffened.
That's right. He had heard from President Stone before that their plan was a collaboration with the Mossdeep Space Center.
The Director looked at Ash and the others, his face hesitant.
"It's alright. They all have the right to know about this," Steven Stone said, waving his hand.
Through his father, he already knew that Ash and his companions knew the whole story about the disaster meteorite, and since Sawyer was Ash's friend, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
"In that case, all of you should come with me."
So the Director sighed with emotion and led the group towards an inner door of the laboratory.
Judging by his expression, the situation was not very optimistic.
"???"
In the group, only Sawyer had a completely bewildered expression, as if some major event was unfolding.
And among this group of people, was he the only one who didn't know?!
Soon, the group arrived in a laboratory filled with cluttered research equipment, and a huge electronic screen hung on the inner wall.
"According to our real-time surveillance over the past month, this disaster-level meteorite's probability of crashing into our planet has risen to 40%," the Director said, his face grim.
The single-digit probability from a month ago had been completely shattered.
In the world of astronomy, a 40% probability is already not much different from 100%.
What's most surprising is that this meteorite doesn't seem to be inanimate. It's constantly changing its trajectory. However, prediction maps created by overlapping countless possible paths not only show an extremely high probability of it crashing onto our planet, but its target is aimed directly at our Hoenn region!
"Ah, a disaster meteorite?!"
The others didn't seem too shocked, but Sawyer, who had just learned the news, turned pale.
If not for the fact that the people around him were all ones he trusted implicitly, Sawyer would have thought this was all a baseless prank.
"What about the time?" Steven Stone asked with a grave expression, his tone quickening unconsciously.
"Hmm, at the earliest, it could be in ten days. At the latest, no more than thirty days."
The Director didn't give a precise date.
This meteorite was too different from the cosmic meteorites they had tracked in the past. It was simply impossible to make a normal prediction.
"Ten to thirty days..."
Steven Stone's brow furrowed tightly. If that was the case, in about a week, people on the ground would be able to see the meteorite in the sky with the naked eye.
At that point, it would inevitably cause a massive panic.
At this moment, the Director and Steven Stone exchanged a look.
"On our end, the rocket and fuel are ready. We can launch at any time," the Director said in a deep, confident voice.
Hearing this, Steven Stone also nodded and said:
"Our Devon Corporation's device has completed its research phase. The life energy has also been collected. However, there's no time to run tests. I've brought the device here. Let's just conduct the experiment here."
Ash's pupils contracted, finally realizing what they were talking about. His gaze quickly shot towards Steven Stone.
But this time, Steven Stone did not give him a pleasant look.
He naturally knew what Ash was about to ask.
"Ash, this is a necessary sacrifice. There's nothing I can do," Steven Stone said with a sigh.
"Then those Pokémon... they won't all die..."
Before Ash could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Steven Stone.
"It's not that exaggerated."
Steven Stone shook his head.
The Mega Evolved Pokémon used as test subjects, the ones whose life energy was extracted, immediately reverted from their Mega Forms and fell into a deep sleep. Subsequent physical examinations showed that these Pokémon have almost completely lost the ability to learn new moves, or even use moves in battle at all. It's as if all their potential was drained, like the Meowth that learned to speak human language.
"Eh, so it ended up like this after all..."
"Mmm..."
Ash and his two companions, who already knew the circumstances, all lowered their heads in dejection.
"Don't worry. From now on, our Devon Corporation will take good care of these Pokémon."
Seeing their spirits were low, Steven Stone tried to comfort them.
"The ones we chose were Pokémon that weren't strong fighters to begin with. After their life energy was drained, although they can no longer battle, their daily lives won't be a problem. Not all Pokémon are put into battle. In this world, there are many Pokémon that are essentially just showpieces and have never battled their entire lives."
"Uhh, what on earth are you all talking about?"
Sawyer, however, shook his head, completely clueless as to what they were discussing.
After some explanation, he finally understood that to face this meteorite crisis, the Devon Corporation planned to use a dimensional device to teleport the meteorite to another space-time.
The energy to power the device was the powerful life energy generated by a Pokémon's Mega Evolution.
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"Hmph, you guys, you'd better remember this!"
In the end, Huoyan decisively recalled his Mightyena, not forgetting to toss a threat over his shoulder.
In the past, he would have never dared to say such taunting words in front of Steven Stone.
But now that Groudon was about to return, their Team Magma would soon become the chosen ones.
When that time comes, they won't be afraid of some Steven Stone or Wallace!
Thump, thump, thump!
After a short while, Huoyan led his group of underlings and scurried out of the Mossdeep Space Center dejectedly.
The plan for a fireworks welcome for Lord Groudon could only be shelved for now.
"Should we go catch a hundred Swellow?"
As he walked out the main gate, Huoyan was still contemplating Plan B.
When Groudon returned, he could release a hundred Swellow in front of him all at once.
The sight of a hundred birds flying in unison should also please Lord Groudon.
Meanwhile, inside the research lab.
With the members of Team Magma gone, the researchers all breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to rest.
Ash, meanwhile, looked curiously at the two people who had suddenly entered.
"Mr. Steven Stone, what are you doing here? And Sawyer, how are the two of you together...?"
As he spoke, Ash also noticed the Grovyle behind Sawyer, his expression growing even more confused.
"When did your Treecko evolve?"
"Oh~ Ash, so you're the friend Sawyer was talking about. It seems he holds you in high regard," Steven Stone said with a light chuckle.
Along the way, Sawyer had said plenty of things like, "I have a powerful friend," and so on. He never expected that this person was Ash.
Sawyer's face flushed red, and he quickly explained with a cheerful laugh.
From the looks of it, Ash and Mr. Steven Stone were old acquaintances?
At this moment, the Director of the Mossdeep Space Center walked up, his expression very tense.
"Thank you, Young Friends, for your help. And you, Mr. Steven Stone."
He bowed very seriously to the group.
The staff inside the Mossdeep Space Center were all researchers with no combat ability and, at most, a few half-baked trainers. If someone were to storm the place, they could only wait for death.
But then, he turned his gaze to Steven Stone, as if expecting something.
"Yes, I've brought the item."
Steven Stone nodded. His arrival today was no coincidence.
He had already arranged to visit the Mossdeep Space Center today.
"But first, you have to tell me, will that meteorite really fall in our Hoenn Region?"
Steven Stone's expression had become serious.
And upon hearing the keyword "meteorite," Ash suddenly stiffened.
That's right. He had heard from President Stone before that their plan was a collaboration with the Mossdeep Space Center.
The Director looked at Ash and the others, his face hesitant.
"It's alright. They all have the right to know about this," Steven Stone said, waving his hand.
Through his father, he already knew that Ash and his companions knew the whole story about the disaster meteorite, and since Sawyer was Ash's friend, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
"In that case, all of you should come with me."
So the Director sighed with emotion and led the group towards an inner door of the laboratory.
Judging by his expression, the situation was not very optimistic.
"???"
In the group, only Sawyer had a completely bewildered expression, as if some major event was unfolding.
And among this group of people, was he the only one who didn't know?!
Soon, the group arrived in a laboratory filled with cluttered research equipment, and a huge electronic screen hung on the inner wall.
"According to our real-time surveillance over the past month, this disaster-level meteorite's probability of crashing into our planet has risen to 40%," the Director said, his face grim.
The single-digit probability from a month ago had been completely shattered.
In the world of astronomy, a 40% probability is already not much different from 100%.
What's most surprising is that this meteorite doesn't seem to be inanimate. It's constantly changing its trajectory. However, prediction maps created by overlapping countless possible paths not only show an extremely high probability of it crashing onto our planet, but its target is aimed directly at our Hoenn region!
"Ah, a disaster meteorite?!"
The others didn't seem too shocked, but Sawyer, who had just learned the news, turned pale.
If not for the fact that the people around him were all ones he trusted implicitly, Sawyer would have thought this was all a baseless prank.
"What about the time?" Steven Stone asked with a grave expression, his tone quickening unconsciously.
"Hmm, at the earliest, it could be in ten days. At the latest, no more than thirty days."
The Director didn't give a precise date.
This meteorite was too different from the cosmic meteorites they had tracked in the past. It was simply impossible to make a normal prediction.
"Ten to thirty days..."
Steven Stone's brow furrowed tightly. If that was the case, in about a week, people on the ground would be able to see the meteorite in the sky with the naked eye.
At that point, it would inevitably cause a massive panic.
At this moment, the Director and Steven Stone exchanged a look.
"On our end, the rocket and fuel are ready. We can launch at any time," the Director said in a deep, confident voice.
Hearing this, Steven Stone also nodded and said:
"Our Devon Corporation's device has completed its research phase. The life energy has also been collected. However, there's no time to run tests. I've brought the device here. Let's just conduct the experiment here."
Ash's pupils contracted, finally realizing what they were talking about. His gaze quickly shot towards Steven Stone.
But this time, Steven Stone did not give him a pleasant look.
He naturally knew what Ash was about to ask.
"Ash, this is a necessary sacrifice. There's nothing I can do," Steven Stone said with a sigh.
"Then those Pokémon... they won't all die..."
Before Ash could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Steven Stone.
"It's not that exaggerated."
Steven Stone shook his head.
The Mega Evolved Pokémon used as test subjects, the ones whose life energy was extracted, immediately reverted from their Mega Forms and fell into a deep sleep. Subsequent physical examinations showed that these Pokémon have almost completely lost the ability to learn new moves, or even use moves in battle at all. It's as if all their potential was drained, like the Meowth that learned to speak human language.
"Eh, so it ended up like this after all..."
"Mmm..."
Ash and his two companions, who already knew the circumstances, all lowered their heads in dejection.
"Don't worry. From now on, our Devon Corporation will take good care of these Pokémon."
Seeing their spirits were low, Steven Stone tried to comfort them.
"The ones we chose were Pokémon that weren't strong fighters to begin with. After their life energy was drained, although they can no longer battle, their daily lives won't be a problem. Not all Pokémon are put into battle. In this world, there are many Pokémon that are essentially just showpieces and have never battled their entire lives."
"Uhh, what on earth are you all talking about?"
Sawyer, however, shook his head, completely clueless as to what they were discussing.
After some explanation, he finally understood that to face this meteorite crisis, the Devon Corporation planned to use a dimensional device to teleport the meteorite to another space-time.
The energy to power the device was the powerful life energy generated by a Pokémon's Mega Evolution.
(end of chapter)
