Dragonite called out affectionately. Eichi felt its body—it was smooth, soft, and pleasantly warm, and it felt quite comfortable to the touch.
After hugging it for a while, Eichi let Dragonite go and released his other Pokémon.
Everyone was delighted to see that Dragonite had evolved. They immediately gathered around it and began chattering away.
Eichi finally had the chance to closely examine Dragonite's changes. Activating Bug King Eye with a glance, all its data appeared in his mind.
Dragonite
Aptitude: Champion
Level: Early Elite Four (62)
Eichi was exceptionally delighted when he saw Dragonite's level.
He remembered that Dragonite had been around level 55 when it evolved. After evolving, it might have gained several levels at once.
Nearly three months had passed since its evolution, and Dragonite had directly gained seven levels.
It seemed that Dragonite had eaten quite a few good things at Professor Oak's laboratory.
Looking at Dragonite now, an ordinary Dragonite stood 2.2 meters tall and weighed 210 kilograms, yet this newly evolved Dragonite was already around 2.3 meters tall and likely weighed even more.
That was only shortly after its evolution. He believed that as its level continued to rise in the future, there was still plenty of room for its height and weight to increase.
And Dragonite had returned at just the right time tonight. His battle was tomorrow, so he would let it take the field.
That night, when he went to sleep, Eichi did not recall it into its Poké Ball. Instead, he let it sleep beside his bed.
Looking at the sleeping Dragonite, Eichi felt even more confident about the upcoming battle.
He was taking this Elite Four title. He said so. Not even Jesus could stop him.
Early the next morning, Eichi followed his usual routine: washing up, using