Chapter 204: Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice [204]
The announcement of Mega Evolution sparked a worldwide frenzy in the search for Key Stones and Mega Evolution Stones.
However, for the average person, obtaining a Mega Evolution Stone and a Key Stone—or more specifically, the ones that match their Pokémon—is extremely difficult.
Two weeks passed, and not only were ordinary civilians empty-handed, but even the strongest Gym Leaders and Elite Four members within the League had only managed to acquire a handful.
The only person who obtained a Mega Stone corresponding to their ace Pokémon was Cynthia, and even she didn't find it herself—it was gifted to her by Professor Sycamore.
According to Giovanni, the timing of Pryce's plan to make a move was heavily influenced by Cynthia obtaining her Mega Evolution Stone.
Sheena had been staying at the Sinnoh League headquarters, with bodyguards accompanying her wherever she went.
This made it increasingly difficult for Pryce to act.
Originally, Pryce had hoped that Stephen's push for this Mega Evolution craze might lure away Sinnoh's top battlers, including Cynthia, thereby creating an opportunity for him to strike.
Although Pryce didn't take Sinnoh's high-ranking trainers too seriously, getting a few nuisances out of the way would still be beneficial.
If Cynthia had taken Sheena with her while searching for Mega Evolution Stones, that would've been even better.
However, to Pryce's frustration, as soon as Cynthia returned to Sinnoh, Professor Sycamore immediately sent her the Garchomp Mega Stone.