Xerneas's sudden declaration not only made Celebi let out a shrill squawk, but also left Su Hao and Diancie stunned for a moment.
Diancie in particular was so shocked that even the Radiant Aura it maintained flickered for an instant.
Me fight Yveltal?
For real?
Xerneas nodded with an expression that said it was completely serious. "You know the core principle of Earth Power, don't you?"
Diancie froze, then nodded lightly. "Borrowing vitality and energy from the Earth, plants, and even ley lines to strengthen oneself."
"Correct." Xerneas was very satisfied with Diancie's answer. "The forest's support, the vitality drawn from its plants, and the power of its ley lines have all gathered here."
"Combined with the concentrated enhancement from my Fairy Aura, it will be enough to elevate you, who were already not far from Master Level, to that level."
"Even if you have yet to condense Authority, I have suppressed the Power of Death. All you need to face is Yveltal's physical body."
"Haven't you experienced it before? This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience. After experiencing that kind of power, your path forward will become clearer and more defined."
Xerneas explained in a gentle voice. At that moment, it resembled a mother patiently teaching her child, while the mindless Yveltal was merely the tool Xerneas intended to use for Diancie's lesson.
At least, that was how Su Hao understood it.
Was this the maternal instinct of an awakened being? Even while resisting Yveltal's Dark Aura and Power of Death, and gathering power to strengthen Diancie, Xerneas went to all this trouble simply to provide Diancie with precious experience.
Diancie fell silent for a moment. The battle between the First Generation Queen Diancie and Yveltal, which had lasted for a long time, surfaced in its mind. The