Not only had it broken through its species limit and gained control over Teralvolt, but it had also learned a brand-new combat technique: Thunder Punch.
However, its exact strength, and how many Swamperts it was equivalent to, still needed to be verified in an evenly matched battle.
Seeing Electivire eager to test itself in battle, Roy smiled. "Don't worry. You'll get your chance soon enough."
Although he did not know how Ninetales was doing with Articuno, with Electivire having broken through to Professional-level and Dragonite joining the team, Roy now met the requirements for the Professional-level assessment.
After completing the assessment, it would be time for the Island Pilgrimage trial.
There definitely would not be any shortage of worthy opponents there.
"Ebo!"
Electivire nodded expectantly.
Then, it turned to look at Zapdos.
Returning to the team meant it was time to say goodbye to Zapdos.
Naturally, Electivire was reluctant to part with this teacher whose personality and way of thinking matched its own. It had already come to see Zapdos as both a teacher and a friend.
Electivire hugged Zapdos, thanking it for its care and guidance during this time. It had been very happy during the days they spent together...
"Caw~~"
Zapdos seemed unable to bear Electivire's enthusiasm. It hurriedly broke free, kicked Electivire away with one foot, and angrily protested.
...Who were you being so familiar with?!
Electivire scratched its cheek and chuckled, unconcerned.
Yet Roy clearly saw it: the outwardly hot-tempered divine bird seemed to have blushed.
Well, then...
Roy gave Electivire and Zapdos an odd look. The atmosphere between them suddenly felt like that of a clueless straight guy and an irritable older sister.
Calyrex looked equally astonished.
...Stop it, Zapdos. You don't even have a gender or an Egg Group!
Jokes aside, Roy had no