Although his Sacred Fire symbolized courage, purity, and passion, it truly did not suit this Incineroar, which seemed somewhat scheming in his eyes.
It also lacked some of the qualities needed to master Sacred Fire.
But granting "Sacred Fire" was not his only option.
Just like the faintly visible blessing within that Milotic, or that Braviary clearly blessed by Lugia.
He naturally had his own way of giving Incineroar some assistance.
From Ho-Oh's perspective, compared to Sacred Fire, his blessing might be better suited to Incineroar.
Having made up his mind, Ho-Oh did not delay.
But considering that a sudden blessing might cause unnecessary misunderstandings, he still instructed Liao Xingchen behind him, "I intend to grant that Incineroar a 'blessing.' Go down and inform them."
Liao Xingchen: "Huh????"
Caught off guard by Ho-Oh's sudden order, Liao Xingchen froze. He blankly glanced at Ho-Oh, then looked below. Though he could not see clearly, his intuition vaguely told him exactly whose Incineroar Ho-Oh was referring to.
Liao Xingchen's mindset instantly collapsed.
No, why?!
He had worked himself to death to pass the Rainbow Hero's trial, nearly throwing away half his life, and had only then earned the title of Rainbow Hero and Ho-Oh's acknowledgment.
Charizard had also received Sacred Fire and a blessing from Ho-Oh.
That guy had done nothing, so why was he getting a blessing?!
That was completely unlike Ho-Oh's style!
As though he had seen through Liao Xingchen's inner complaints, Ho-Oh's expression did not change. He merely added through Telepathy.
"Go."
"Okay..."
Strictly speaking, Liao Xingchen's relationship with Ho-Oh was that of a subordinate. He replied listlessly and bitterly rode Charizard down to a lower altitude.
Marshadow, hiding in his shadow, even spoke up to mock him.
"Old Liao, this is worse than getting kicked."
"A blessing?"
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