Suo Lan Si's face showed an expression of excitement and pride. “That’s right, it’s the universe!”
Kebi thought it was normal. As a doctor who studies Meteorites, the products Suo Lan Si developed must be related to the universe.
He just didn't know how effective the product Suo Lan Si developed was.
“Doctor, what is the effect of this bottle of cosmic wonder stone?”
Suo Lan Si smiled, pushed up his glasses, and explained:
“Psychic Pokémon have a move called Cosmic Power, which uses mysterious power drawn from the universe to increase their defense.”
“Through studying Meteorites, I have gained some understanding of this mysterious cosmic power and have developed this artificial meteor that can enhance a Pokémon's physique.”
“The universe is very dangerous. Pokémon traveling through space must resist both physical and mental erosion, and the Meteorite that serves as their spaceship provides crucial protection and energy functions.”
“It has extremely significant research value for human exploration of the universe.”
Kebi didn't care about the universe; he just wanted to know how to use the artificial meteor that Suo Lan Si developed.
“Doctor, please introduce the usage.”
Seeing Kebi show signs of agreeing to give him the Meteorite for research, Suo Lan Si waved his hands in delight.
“You only need to let the Pokémon establish a connection with these artificial meteors. The Pokémon can then absorb energy from the Meteorite, and at night, you need to take the Meteorite out.”
“Allow the Meteorite to absorb energy from space, and it can be used the next day.”
It's that simple?
Kebi opened the bottle cap, took out a purple fragment, held it in his hand to absorb the energy within, and found that his physical strength had slightly increased.
Kebi then took out another purple stone from the bottle.
After absorbing the energy, Kebi felt his muscles become a bit firmer.
They were all purple stones; one enhanced physical strength, and the other enhanced physical defense.
He then took out two yellow stones, and this time, what was enhanced was physical attack and special attack.
Actually, this statement is not entirely accurate. Strictly speaking, the artificial meteor's enhancement to Kebi was comprehensive, but the abilities just mentioned were the most prominent, allowing him to clearly feel the improvement.
“Doctor, not only are the effects of each stone different, but the effects are also very weak. To me, it feels like… a semi-finished product!”
“You probably wanted to create a whole Meteorite, but you failed, and the Meteorite shattered into these small pieces, greatly reducing its effect.”
“You really went to great lengths to collect more Meteorites.”
Suo Lan Si awkwardly rubbed his nose and explained nervously, “Actually, the combined effect of these shattered Meteorite fragments is not much worse than a whole Meteorite.”
Kebi smiled slightly, “If the difference between the fragments and the complete Meteorite wasn’t significant, Doctor, you wouldn’t have that expression. As a researcher, Doctor, you really can’t lie.”
What Kebi didn't expect was that Suo Lan Si immediately performed a standard dogeza.
“Sumimasen! Studying Meteorites has been my only hobby since I was a child, so in order to gain the qualification to study the Meteorite in your hand, I told a small lie.”
“I hope you can understand!”
Kebi's eye twitched, and he helped Suo Lan Si up.
“It’s not that serious, really not that serious.”
Suo Lan Si showed a hopeful expression, “So, are you willing to let me study the Meteorite in your hand?”
It's really hard to bear; it seems like there's nothing in these researchers' minds except research.
“I can, but the Meteorite fragments you just gave me aren't enough. You must give me two more portions.”
Suo Lan Si looked troubled, “The company that originally invested in me recently informed me that they would stop investing. I’ve been looking for new investments recently, and I’ve already heard some news.”
“But manufacturing Meteorites requires a lot of capital. I need to show some results to answer investors' inquiries. I promise that next time, the Meteorite fragments I give you will be larger and more!”
“You just need to lend me the Meteorite for one month.”
Kebi looked Suo Lan Si up and down suspiciously.
“Doctor, you're not planning to use my Meteorite to deceive investors and get them to invest in your research project, are you?”
Suo Lan Si's body stiffened, “How could that be… I…”
Never mind, if Suo Lan Si could trick investors, he could also benefit.
“I can lend you the Meteorite, and I can even pretend to be your assistant to make it easier for you to gain the trust of investors. If your research is successful, I hope to get a complete Meteorite.”
Suo Lan Si nodded repeatedly. If he had an assistant, it would indeed make his research look more legitimate.
“No problem, I agree!”
“Where is your institute? And when will the investors arrive?”
Suo Lan Si immediately replied, “The institute is at my home in Fallarbor Town, and the investors will arrive the day after tomorrow.”
Kebi decisively gave the command, “We're going to your institute now. We must be in our best state to face the investors and strive to get the maximum investment!”
Suo Lan Si nodded, “Yes!”
Unconsciously, Kebi had completely taken control.
Suo Lan Si rubbed the back of his head, always feeling like something wasn't quite right.
Going down Mt. Chimney, Suo Lan Si's home was not far from where Kebi was camped, and it took a little over an hour to get there.
“This place is far from town, and close to Mt. Chimney and Meteor Falls, where Meteorites often fall, which makes it convenient for me to find new research materials.”
Suo Lan Si's home consisted of several separate wooden houses: a living room, a bedroom, and the largest one was his laboratory.
Inside, various research equipment, materials, and paper documents were piled up haphazardly.
“Doctor, do you think investors will choose to invest in you with such an environment? If you can't even keep your institute tidy, will investors think your research project is reliable?”
Suo Lan Si immediately became energetic, “I'll clean up right away!”
Kebi also joined in, and with his Psychic abilities, the institute was restored to cleanliness and tidiness in less than half an hour.
Looking at the interior of the laboratory, Kebi stroked his chin, “Doctor, I feel like something is missing in the institute. What do you think?”
Suo Lan Si also fell into thought. With Kebi saying that, he also felt like something was missing in the laboratory.
Kebi suddenly clapped his hands, “Meteorites! I think there should be some Meteorite research diagrams on the wall, especially your envisioned artificial meteor. You must draw the most exquisite design.”
“It should make investors deeply attracted to the Meteorite at first glance!”
Kebi also took out the Meteorite, which was split in half, from his backpack.
“This is the Meteorite you want.”
Taking the Meteorite, Suo Lan Si immediately began scanning the data.
“This should be a Pokémon's spaceship, with the function of absorbing energy and supplying it to the center. The function of this Meteorite will be of great Helping Hand to me in developing artificial meteors.”
“Now the chances of investors investing in the artificial meteor project will be much higher.”
Kebi, wearing Suo Lan Si's spare researcher's white coat, leveled a piece of land outside the house and made a battleground.
He also cut down trees with Tyranitar and made some training equipment.
Time quickly came to the day the investors arrived.
Monferno was carrying a log for physical training when a jeep drove up and stopped beside the training ground.
A beautiful redhead in a custom blue women's suit got out, followed by two strong men in standard black suits.
Compared to investors, they looked more like thugs.
“Hello, is this Suo Lan Si's institute?”