The video continued.
[This day, carrying dreams and the blessings of her family, the Water-type Master Niji set foot on her journey as a Trainer.
Her legend began to unfold from this moment.]
The footage paused briefly, freezing into a silhouette of Niji and Eevee gazing into the distant horizon.
[System Notice: Question Time!]
[Random question generating…]
Question: What is the main use of the “Prism Scale” that Niji received from her father Shoto?
A.
Used to make high-grade Pokémon food
B.
Key item for evolving Feebas into Milotic
C.
An accessory that boosts Water-type move power
D.
Used to synthesize a rare medicine
You have 30 seconds to answer!
[Elite Viewing Chat Group]
[Lillie]: Prism Scale?
Oh, I know this one.
Professor Oak just said it, it’s used for Feebas evolving into Milotic!
[Caitlin]: Heh, Lillie remembered it quite accurately.
[Lillie]: I paid attention!
And Milotic is so beautiful, of course I remembered!
[Lorelei]: Milotic’s evolution is indeed a dramatic transformation.
Similar legends exist in many regions.
[Cynthia]: Sinnoh also has similar folklore.
It is said Feebas evolves into Milotic because of its unwavering pursuit of beauty.
[Diantha]: Such a romantic interpretation…
[Jessie]: So the answer is obvious, right?
B.
[James]: Wait, Jessie, don’t decide so quickly!
[Jessie]: Isn’t it?
[James]: What if we fall into a trap again like last time?
[Meowth]: …Enough already!
Don’t remind me of that terrifying memory, meow!
[Clemont]: From a scientific perspective, the Prism Scale does indeed only have a known evolutionary effect on Feebas.
As for other options… A, using it to make high-grade Pokémon food, even though it contains trace minerals, would be far too wasteful, and there is no evidence of such usage.
[Ash]: So it’s B, right!
[Brock]: I still think we should be cautious…
Countdown: 3, 2, 1—
[Buzzer!]
The giant red button appeared again.
And this time, the speed was even faster than before.
[Buzzer confirmed!]
[Answer locked in: Iris has buzzed in!]
In the Unova region, the Village of Dragons.
Iris was sitting cross-legged on a thick tree branch.
Axew lay beside her, lazily picking at its tusks.
When the “answer locked in” message appeared, Iris nearly fell straight out of the tree.
“Whaaat?!” she yelped, grabbing the branch at the last second.
Axew startled as well.
“I got it?!
I actually got it?!” Iris stared at the screen in disbelief.
“Axew, did you see that?!
I got it!”
“What’s all the shouting about?”
“I got selected for the quiz from that livestream!” Iris called down excitedly as she jumped from the tree, landing neatly with Axew in her arms.
The elder paused, then smiled gently.
“Oh?
Then you’d better think carefully.
If you’re wrong, there will be punishment.”
Iris’s smile froze.
“Punishment…”
She looked down at Axew.
Axew looked back at her.
They both shivered at the same time.
[Elite Viewing Chat Group]
[Lillie]: ???
I didn’t even see the button and someone already pressed it?!
[Iris]: Of course!
My reflexes are super fast!
[Ash]: I wanted to try too… I was just a little bit too slow…
[Gary]: You got lucky last time.
Even if you got in this time, it doesn’t mean you’d be right.
[Ash]: Grrr, Gary!
I’m going to battle you right now!
[Gary]: Sorry, I’m not in Pallet Town.
[Brock]: Let’s just hear Iris’s answer first.
[Iris]: Professor Oak and Mr.
Wallace already explained it.
The Prism Scale is the key item for evolving Feebas into Milotic!
[Lorelei]: So you’re choosing B?
[Iris]: …Wait!
[Iris]: Last time the answer wasn’t what it looked like.
What if this is another trap?
[James]: You finally realized it!
We Team Rocket are living proof of that mistake!
[Meowth]: Stop bringing that up, meow!
[Clemont]: From a scientific standpoint, the Prism Scale’s function is well established.
It triggers Feebas’s evolution under specific conditions.
Other options have no supporting data.
[Bonnie]: Wow, big brother is amazing!
You analyzed all the choices!
[Clemont]: Heh, it’s nothing~
[Iris]: But… what if this livestream doesn’t follow common sense?
[Lillie]: That shouldn’t be possible, right?
The last question was tricky, but still based on real Pokémon knowledge.
Reality.
Iris stared at the countdown as it ticked away.
Then she took a deep breath.
“I choose B!
The key item for evolving Feebas into Milotic!”
[Elite Viewing Chat Group]
[Brock]: The logic checks out.
This should be correct.
[Ash]: I’m excited!
I wonder what kind of reward she’ll get this time!
Suddenly—
[Answer Incorrect!]
[Penalty: Forced to imitate Mega Starmie’s chaotic running pose for 10 minutes.
Movement cannot be stopped during the duration!]
An image appeared on the screen.
Iris stood in the Dragon Village courtyard, just about to celebrate her success, when everything suddenly froze.
“What?!
Wrong?!
What kind of punishment is this?!”
Before she could react, an invisible force seized her body.
Her legs locked straight.
Her joints twisted unnaturally.
Then she began running.
But it was not normal running.
It was a bizarre, mechanical, almost puppet-like motion—left and right swaying with perfect rhythm, identical to Mega Starmie’s infamous chaotic running form.
“I can’t control my body?!
Stop this!
This is so embarrassing!”
Iris struggled, her face red with humiliation, but she couldn’t stop.
Her body moved like a wind-up toy, endlessly circling the courtyard at a fixed speed, fixed rhythm, fixed absurd posture.
“Pfft.”
The elder couldn’t help but laugh.
“Elder!
Don’t just laugh!
Help me!” Iris shouted while running.
“It won’t stop!”
The elder calmly sipped tea.
“The punishment says ten minutes.
Just endure it.”
“Ten minutes?!”
“It’s been… about thirty seconds,” the elder said, glancing at the clock.
“Good luck.”
“Elder!!!”
[Elite Viewing Chat Group]
[Jessie]: HAHAHAHAHA WHAT IS THAT?!
[James]: That run is insane!
She looks like a broken wind-up doll!
[Lillie]: I-I shouldn’t laugh… but… pfft…
[Ash]: Sorry, I can’t help it either… HAHAHAHAHA!
[May]: Iris, are you okay?!
[Iris]: I’m NOT okay!
I can’t stop running!
[Brock]: That pose… is… truly impactful.
[Gary]: It’s not just impactful.
It’s mentally damaging.
[Cynthia]: …I didn’t expect this kind of punishment.
It’s harmless, but socially devastating.
[Diantha]: Cynthia, are you trying not to laugh right now?
[Cynthia]: I’m not.
[Diantha]: I don’t believe you.
[Cynthia]: …Okay, maybe a little.
[Professor Sycamore]: Mega Starmie’s running posture… I’ve studied Mega Evolution for years, and this is the first time I’ve seen a human replicate it so perfectly.
[Assistant Mable]: Professor… why do you sound impressed?
[Professor Sycamore]: Ahem.
Pure scientific observation.