[Description: By delving into the mechanical manual provided by Cyrus, the leader of Team Galactic, deeper mechanical knowledge has been acquired. Only certain mechanical techniques can be obtained through specific materials, and by interacting with those skilled in machinery, more expertise in assembly and application can be gained.]

[Different organizations and individuals have their own mechanical paths and styles. Team Galactic specializes in “Electromagnetic Wave Technology,” which includes developing machines related to electromagnetic waves, using ancient ruins and myths for machine designs, and a particular talent for crafting bombs.]

[Further research notes from Team Galactic could unlock even more wave-based mechanical knowledge and techniques.]

[With Cyrus’s advanced mechanical insights, one can now craft the “Magma Booster,” “Electric Booster,” “Escape Button,” “Exp. Share,” “Zoom Lens,” and “E-Bullet Gun.”]

[In combination with the “Mystic Credential Craft,” high-tech electronic keycards can be produced, including the “Team Galactic Key,” “Permit,” “Plasma Card,” “Secret Key,” and “Team Rocket Elevator Key.”]

With this mechanical knowledge, it was finally time to begin crafting mechanical tools.

Among official battle items, machine-type tools also occupy an important place—some are even key to competitive combat.

The Escape Button, Emergency Exit Pack… These are powerful items frequently seen in battle strategies.

And when it comes to evolution items, nothing can be mentioned without the two amplification boxes. These boxes only began appearing in the Sinnoh region in recent years and have been heavily studied since. However, the more research is done, the stranger their origins appear—traced back all the way to Hisui, possibly a product of space-time distortions.

In breeding and capturing, the charms developed by Galar and Paldea are cutting-edge mechanical products as well.

The Oval Charm for easier egg hatching, the Shiny Charm for higher chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon, the Exp. Charm to boost experience gains, the Mark Charm for encountering Pokémon with Marks, and the Anti-Shake Charm to improve Poké Ball stability.

Indeed, one of the most deeply embedded and invisible forces in the Pokémon world is this: “The power of science is amazing!”

After all, craftsmanship has its limits.

If one doesn’t want to just become a materials trader, the only choice is to research more advanced technologies.

Even in ancient times, people wielded mysterious science to create artificial Pokémon like Magearna. And in modern times, mechanical tools and scientific equipment have become more and more abundant. Even a time machine has been made! The earliest one wasn’t even from Paldea—it was invented by an independent scientist in Unova’s Opelucid City.

At this point, even if Doraemon suddenly appeared in the Pokémon world, Hikaru wouldn’t be surprised. Who knows, maybe Doraemon would even be indexed in the Pokédex as one of the Paradox Pokémon from the future.

[Recommended Locations for Acquiring Mechanical Knowledge: Team Rocket Base (Old Site), New Island (Old Mewtwo Laboratory), Professor Westwood’s Lighthouse (Kanto), Jagged Pass (Former Team Magma Hideout), Mossdeep City (Former Team Aqua Hideout), Veilstone City (Team Galactic HQ), Ranger Union (Almia), Ancient Fortress (Oblivia), Striaton City (Makomo’s House, Unova), P2 Laboratory (Unova), Azoth Kingdom (Kalos), Area Zero Laboratory (Paldea).]

[Note: Some of these locations come with significant risks. Please assess your own strength before attempting to visit.]

“Most of these recommended places are former villain hideouts. Only a few are ‘normal.’ Why not suggest visiting the regional professor labs…?”

“Is it because the research labs only offer Pokédexes? Figures—the real bearers of cutting-edge mechanical technology in the Pokémon world are the villainous organizations.”

When the heroes try to develop an item, it takes ten days with minimal progress, while a certain trio from Team Rocket can work one part-time job at a festival and somehow build a Pokémon-catching mecha the next day. The technological gap is obvious.

So the most accessible source of “mechanical knowledge” might very well be… Team Rocket’s trio!

Hikaru began forging parts in the workshop.

The clanking of metal, flying sparks—handcrafting components without a lathe was time-consuming.

But asking Charizard and the others to transport a lathe would be troublesome. The parts are heavy, just like those large sculptures. Plus, Hikaru was planning to leave Johto for the second half of the year and wouldn’t return until next summer. For now, the lathe wasn’t necessary.

Once the parts were ready, Hikaru began fine-tuning them. At that moment, Doublade floated over, curiously observing the pieces and overhearing Hikaru mumbling about the lathe. It couldn’t help but ponder:

With me—a cutting master—around, you’re still thinking of ordering a machine?

“Wanna help with the precision work? Wanna try using Psycho Cut?” Hikaru offered.

Doublade’s blades immediately unsheathed. A wave of psychic energy stirred the air in the workshop.

It spotted the weak point in the part!

Doublade unleashed Psycho Cut, though with minimal power, lightly grazing the weak spot and sending out a few metal shavings. It wasn’t quite satisfied and focused deeply—just like it did when slicing through stone tablets.

An invisible mental wind stirred. Fighting-type energy surged across the blade. When it came to metalwork, Fighting-type moves were the most effective—metal parts counted as Steel-type, after all. But Brick Break lacked precision, and wild swings risked damaging the blade.

If only Aura could become a sword…

“Telekinesis Smithing?” Hikaru chuckled.

Using psychic force to forge metal… wasn’t that just Telekinesis?

For Doublade, this was another “unauthorized move”—for now, it remained in the realm of fantasy.

Soon, Hikaru began assembling the machine. Quickly, a key mechanical item came together, infused with Team Galactic’s unique electromagnetic wave tech. Hikaru even inscribed mysterious runes on its back to keep the device active at all times—a fusion of mysticism and science.

[Mechanical Tool: Escape Button!]

[Effect: When the Pokémon holding this item is hit by a move, it immediately escapes from battle and is swapped out with another team member!]

[Knowledge Gained: +1]

[Advanced Mechanical Knowledge: This includes follow-up insights into electromagnetic machinery, increasing the precision and success rate of mechanical component crafting by +30%.]

[Doublade assisted with crafting a mechanical tool, gaining experience and growth.]

[New Knowledge Acquired: Manifested Mind—A deeper understanding of Psycho Cut techniques. Allows for the formation of a refined psychic weapon. This is the evolved concept behind the ‘Heart Blade of Manifested Thought.’]

[Random Material Lead: Fragmented Valor Armor]

[Location: Paldea Region]

[Associated Craft: Psychic Forging Technique]

After completing the Magma Booster, Electric Booster, and Zoom Lens, progress on the Exp. Share stalled.

But increasing base stats (Effort Values) didn’t strictly require it. Hikaru had already crafted a crimson wood sculpture before, which gave all owned Pokémon synchronized EV gains.

[Knowledge Gained: Full Power—With the right Booster, Fire-type Pokémon can enter a burst state, allowing them to break through their own limits!]

[Knowledge Gained: Electric Overdrive—With the right Booster, Electric-type Pokémon can reach their full potential and surpass themselves!]

[Knowledge Gained: Focus—In battle, critical hit ratio +20%. Outside of battle, observation ability +20%.]

The boosters were made using mechanical knowledge and the booster crafting technique. And not just for Fire or Electric types—energy from other types could also be stored to produce corresponding boosters.

At the moment, though, the two boosters were empty.

Hikaru had no strong Fire- or Electric-type Pokémon nearby. For Fire-type energy, Registeel could use a Fire Hidden Power; for Electric-type energy, the Hisuian Overqwil naturally came to mind. Hikaru planned to hand the boosters to them for charging later.

Then, out of mischief, Hikaru used mechanical knowledge and mystic runes to mass-produce various villain team “entry cards.” Keys that once only elite members could possess were now made like wholesale products.

These could be given to Champions to help infiltrate enemy teams, or put up for sale online to scare some criminal groups… but that would attract too much attention.

Better to save them for future use.

“Team Galactic’s wave technology really is insane. Most of their secret keys work by emitting special signals. Once you master wave tech, you can waltz into any villain HQ.”

Finally, there was one more mechanical item: the E-Bullet Gun. Strictly speaking, it’s a mechanical contraption with some mystic elements. This is the gun that Mirata used in the Special manga, made by the Trap Master of Hoenn.

By loading dirt from different regions into the gun, it can draw “patterns” on the ground—sigils that calm frenzied Pokémon.

After days of crafting, Steven was about to return to Hoenn. Regirock showcased the mining haul he and Steven collected:

Hard Stones, Light Clay, Float Stones, Everstones, Oval Stones, colored shards, gems, and many fossils.

Most importantly—multiple Heat Rocks!

These extend sunlight duration, usually found in dry, sunlit areas. Since Johto’s terrain is similar to Sinnoh’s, Heat Rocks could also be unearthed in its underground tunnels.

“With these, Giratina’s Reverse World can finally light up.”

Hikaru handed over the crafted items to Steven with a few words of instruction.

“If you find the ‘Legendary Megalith,’ could you bring it to me for research?”

This stone was first discovered in a Hoenn ruin, but given the timeline, it might not appear until the XY era—so maybe not this year. Hikaru only asked casually.

Steven pondered.

Part of his reason for returning was indeed related to a “megalith.” But it wasn’t on the ground—it was in the sky.

“I understand. I’ll keep an eye out.”

Hikaru always seemed to know secrets no one else did. That got Steven thinking:

Could this mysterious craftsman possibly know the truth behind the giant meteorite?

It had come out of nowhere—Dr. Sorelius at the Mossdeep Space Center had recently observed a huge meteor hurtling toward their planet.

It posed a massive threat—possibly global!

“You said a giant meteorite? Why would you think I’d know something about it?” Hikaru asked.

“I don’t know. It was just a feeling,” Steven chuckled. “Something told me you’d say something astonishing.”

And sure enough, to Steven’s surprise, Hikaru nodded.

“I actually do know. You asked the right person.”

“Go seek out Rayquaza. And the Draconid People. Oh, and that meteorite… it’s actually a Pokémon.”

“Maybe it’s just looking for a friend,” Hikaru added with a smirk. “That’s just a wild guess, of course.”

(End of Chapter)

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