Chapter 193: The True Nature of Dynamax

Chapter 193: Chapter 193: The True Nature of Dynamax

"With you saying that, I can relax."

Sora could only smile wryly.

At least until he’d built up enough of a reputation himself...

Leaning on Cynthia a little didn’t seem like such a bad idea.

Sora: What’s wrong with living off someone else’s fame? Even the strong are allowed to do that.

"Sora?"

"Mm."

Smiling, Sora fastened the Dynamax Band around his wrist.

"I’m genuinely curious about how Dynamax works."

"What about you, Cynthia?"

"I’ll just treat it as some exercise after dinner."

The two had no intention of battling each other.

There was no need.

Instead, each of them chose a Pokémon.

Sora selected Sylveon.

Cynthia chose Glaceon.

Though both were Eeveelutions...

Cynthia’s Glaceon was one of her main partners, already Level 79, only a step away from the Hallmark realm.

Sora’s Sylveon, on the other hand...

Had only recently gone from Level 45 to Level 47.

The gap between them was considerable.

Still, Sora couldn’t exactly summon a Legendary every time he met someone.

Professor Magnolia wasn’t just anyone.

If he released Calyrex, Ogerpon, or Victini here...

He’d immediately become the focus of her research.

Not because she’d try to steal them.

Just look at Professor Oak.

Researchers like them simply couldn’t resist studying Pokémon of such incredible rarity.

Professor Magnolia looked calm and dignified now...

But if she actually saw Calyrex, Ogerpon, or Victini—

Especially Victini—

Sora suspected she’d shamelessly cling to him, begging him to stay.

She might even throw her own granddaughter Sonia at him as part of the bargain.

To avoid such a terrifying outcome...

Victini remained invisible the entire time, quietly observing everything from the shadows.

Yes.

Sora had definitely set his sights on Dynamax.

Among the four major Pokémon battle systems—

Moves, Mega Evolution, Dynamax, and Terastallization—

Saying he wasn’t interested would be a lie.

As far as I know...

Dynamax energy originates from the power leaking out of Eternatus.

But what exactly is its nature?

How does it actually work?

That was what truly interested him.

He intended to use this opportunity to let Victini record every energy fluctuation occurring inside a Pokémon during Dynamax.

Ordinary Dynamax energy wasn’t rare in Galar.

Columns of crimson light erupted across the region regularly.

What Sora lacked...

Was an actual experiment.

As long as he could uncover the mechanism behind Dynamax...

Then even after leaving Galar—

Even without a Dynamax Band—

He’d still be able to let his own Pokémon Dynamax.

Victini continued carrying the team.

As expected of the eternal MVP.

"Let’s begin, Cynthia."

"Right."

Cynthia brushed the hair from her forehead before activating the energy stored inside her Dynamax Band exactly as she’d learned.

The two wristbands had already been fully charged.

They were ready for use at any moment.

The next instant...

She recalled Glaceon into its Poké Ball.

Under the influence of Dynamax energy...

The Poké Ball rapidly expanded...

Until it became a gigantic sphere nearly a metre across.

Whoosh—

Cynthia hurled it into the air.

The Poké Ball burst open.

A figure rapidly expanded as it emerged.

From its normal size...

To several metres tall...

Then dozens of metres...

Rumble...

The colossal Glaceon landed heavily upon the ground.

Wrapped in crimson-black Dynamax clouds...

It raised its head and let out a thunderous cry, venting the overwhelming energy surging through its body.

"So this..."

"...is Dynamax?"

"Just in terms of sheer visual impact..."

"It really surpasses the other three battle systems."

Sora wasn’t trying to belittle Mega Evolution or Terastallization.

It was simply that Dynamax looked overwhelmingly imposing.

Z-Moves:...

Four battle systems held a party.

Only three received invitations.

Guess which one got left out.

"Glaceon~!"

Despite its enormous size...

Glaceon was still Glaceon.

It was still Cynthia’s trusted partner.

However...

Because it had become so gigantic...

The sudden change in perspective made it hesitate to approach its Trainer.

It was afraid it might accidentally hurt her.

"It’s alright, Glaceon."

Cynthia calmly walked forward.

"Dynamax doesn’t literally turn you into a giant monster."

"It’s only an illusion created by spatial distortion."

"You’re still yourself."

"You haven’t changed."

Just as she’d expected...

As Cynthia approached...

The crimson clouds surrounding Glaceon distorted.

Then...

She reached out.

And successfully touched it.

"...Interesting."

Watching closely...

Sora saw Cynthia genuinely make physical contact with Glaceon.

Yet...

She herself hadn’t become larger.

Nor did her presence disrupt the visual scale of Dynamax.

The sensation was difficult to describe.

Sora felt that calling it mere "visual distortion" wasn’t enough.

Something far more complicated was occurring within the energy itself.

"Is Dynamax..."

"...really just an illusion?"

He found himself increasingly doubtful.

Because if Dynamax truly enlarged a Pokémon dozens...

Or even hundreds of times...

Then this battle system’s power would be absurdly beyond the others.

It would completely outclass every other transformation system.

That clearly couldn’t be the case.

A possibility...

Perhaps Eternatus’ own Dynamax—true Dynamax—is the genuine article.

Every other Pokémon merely experiences a balloon effect after borrowing its energy.

The increase in size isn’t entirely real.

Thinking this...

Sora exchanged a glance with Sylveon.

"Sylveon~"

The little Pokémon wrapped one of her ribbon-like feelers gently around Sora’s arm.

Her eyes conveyed silent encouragement.

She understood exactly what he intended.

After all...

She had volunteered to become today’s test subject.

"I’m starting."

"Ready, Sylveon?"

"Sylveon!"

Following the same procedure Cynthia had just demonstrated...

Sora activated the energy within the Dynamax Band.

Then, following instinct...

He recalled Sylveon into her Poké Ball.

Moments later...

Another towering figure—

As massive as a skyscraper—

Appeared opposite Glaceon.

The two gigantic Eeveelutions stood facing one another in Professor Magnolia’s backyard like ancient titans.

Fortunately...

This was Galar.

Wild Dynamax phenomena already occurred naturally throughout the region.

Most Trainers were accustomed to seeing Dynamax battles.

The Pokémon living in the laboratory merely backed away from the two giants.

None of them panicked.

None became frightened.

"Notice anything, Sylveon?"

On the surface...

Sora appeared to be asking Sylveon how she felt.

But through Aura...

He was secretly communicating with Victini.

"Vini~~"

Now that Sora could communicate directly through Aura...

Victini replied immediately.

"It’s a very strange form of energy..."

"It’s... difficult to describe."

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