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"I didn't expect to gain so much today."
After completing the recording of some data on Mega Blastoise, Professor Sycamore immediately put down the pen in his hand, looked up at Gary beside him, and said.
"I really want to thank you for your help this time, Gary."
"You're welcome."
After hearing the thanks from Professor Sycamore, Gary shook his head and said, "I also want to thank you, Professor, for giving me a chance to make Blastoise Mega Evolve."
"You don't have to thank each other; you are helping each other. Maybe this is the arrangement of fate."
Professor Rowan, who was standing by, saw the thanks from both sides and said immediately.
"That's true."
Hearing this, Professor Sycamore also sighed: "If I hadn't come back to see the teacher suddenly today, I might have missed this opportunity."
"Sometimes fate is so coincidental."
Gary also smiled gently at this.
After Gary chatted with Professor Rowan and Professor Sycamore for a while, he suddenly remembered something, so he handed the Key Stone in his hand to Professor Sycamore.
Facing Professor Sycamore's puzzled eyes, Gary said: "Professor, since the experiment is over, the Key Stone should be returned to its original owner."
After listening to Gary's words, Professor Sycamore suddenly realized and then returned the Key Stone that Gary handed over.
"Professor, you..."
Gary looked at Professor Sycamore's actions and had a little guess in his heart.
"Thanks to you, Gary, I can have such a big harvest today, so this Key Stone will be given to you as a reward."
Professor Sycamore put the Key Stone in Gary's palm and said.
"But..."
However, before Gary continued to say anything, Professor Sycamore added another sentence.
"Don't refuse."
Looking at Professor Sycamore's face that would not tolerate rejection, Gary had no choice but to "accept it with tears in his eyes."
Of course, he did not forget to say some thanks.
After seeing Gary accept it, Professor Sycamore also smiled.
"That's right."
Professor Rowan, who was standing by, stood up after seeing the two of them finish talking and said, "Well, it's getting late now, let's go back to the institute."
Because it took Gary and his team a long time to record some data of Mega Blastoise, it was already approaching dusk.
After Gary and Professor Sycamore saw that the sky was gradually getting dark, they nodded together.
Afterwards, Professor Rowan also cordially invited Gary to stay overnight. Gary saw that it was late, so he agreed.
The next morning, Gary said goodbye to Professor Rowan and Professor Sycamore after breakfast.
"Thank you for your hospitality last night."
Before leaving, Gary did not forget to thank Professor Rowan.
"You're welcome."
Professor Rowan still said with a stiff face.
"Gary, if you have time to come to the Kalos region, I will treat you well."
Professor Sycamore on the side also added at this time.
"I know."
Gary, of course, also planned to go to the Kalos region, so he agreed.
"Then, I'll take my leave."
After accepting Professor Sycamore's invitation, Gary took the initiative to say goodbye.
Then he gradually disappeared in Sandgem Town under the eyes of Professor Rowan and Professor Sycamore.
"Okay, let's go back too."
Looking at Gary who had lost his trace, Professor Rowan immediately said to Professor Sycamore on the side.
"Okay."
Professor Sycamore immediately agreed: "I just need to ask you a question."
As the voice fell, Professor Rowan and Professor Sycamore closed the door of the institute and walked into the institute together.
After leaving Sandgem Town, Gary also started his return journey.
In order to save time, Gary did not choose the ship but chose the most time-saving way, that is, to fly back to the Kanto region.
The more prosperous Jubilife City, of course, also has a corresponding airport, so Gary bought a ticket to return to Viridian City recently and embarked on a journey home.
After a calm flight, Gary's plane also arrived at the terminal safely and in time, that is, Viridian City.
Gary got off the plane with the flow of people, looking at the familiar scene in front of him, he showed a trace of nostalgia.
"It's been a long time since I came back!"
When Gary thought that he had never come back since he challenged the Johto region, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Just as Gary was walking out of the airport with emotion, a shout in front of him pulled Gary, who was still trapped in homesickness, out of his reverie.
"Hey, Gary, I'm here!"
Gary looked in the direction of the shout and soon saw a relatively healthy old man, who was at the exit, waving and shouting at Gary.
There is no doubt that the person who was calling Gary was his grandfather, Professor Oak.
After seeing the figure of his grandfather, Gary was also a little surprised.
After coming to Professor Oak, Gary asked curiously: "Grandpa, why are you here?"
"I know your flight, Gary, and I have nothing to do, so I came to pick you up."
Professor Oak said while looking at Gary with a smile.
After hearing Professor Oak's words, Gary also felt a warm feeling in his heart, which he had never experienced in his previous life.
"By the way, Grandpa, this is the information you want."
However, Gary did not forget the purpose of his trip, so he prepared to take out the information in his waist bag and hand it to Professor Oak.
"Don't be so anxious, let's talk about this matter when we return to the institute. Let's go home first."
Professor Oak stopped Gary's action and said.
"Okay."
In this way, Gary followed Professor Oak who came to pick him up and drove back in the direction of Pallet Town.
After returning to the institute, Gary not only handed the information he brought back to his grandfather but also told him about some things he had experienced in the Sinnoh region during this period.
"I didn't expect that such a thing would happen!"
After listening to Gary's experience, Professor Oak also became interested in the Mega Evolution of Pokémon.
"Show it to Grandpa when you have time!"
After seeing his grandfather focus on the Mega Evolution of Pokémon, Gary was speechless for a while, but he also nodded and agreed.
Just after Gary had rested for a while, he heard a burst of hurried footsteps outside the house.
Soon, the door of the institute was violently pushed open, revealing a figure.