Marshadow's emotions were like a rollercoaster, first despair, then hope, and then despair again.
But he also knew that the Lampent was still evolving and he definitely couldn't disturb it.
During the year he spent with Roy, Marshadow also learned that Roy's Lampent had been looking forward to this day's evolution.
The Golden spark landed on the head of the Lampent, instantly transforming the red and purple light of evolution into Golden glow.
Roy himself was also confused, unsure whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
However, this was definitely not good news for Marshadow, Roy comforted the dejected Marshadow beside him.
If all else fails, he can take Marshadow to the Distortion World when Ho-Oh comes to hold him accountable; Ho-Oh certainly won't dare to come then.
After all, when Ho-Oh encountered Giratina in Galar, its reaction was to turn around and run away without even stopping.
Marshadow thought about it and realized that this was the only way; he would become a fugitive from now on.
Having figured it out, Marshadow and Roy sat down together to watch the Lampent evolve.
Roy took out Marshadow's favorite Pokéblock and handed it to Marshadow.
Marshadow took the snacks; he didn't have a very good appetite today... so he'd just have ten.
As the Golden flames merged with the light of evolution, the light of evolution intensified, as if the Golden flames had completed the final piece of the puzzle.
At the same time, the Ghost Slate in Roy's Spatial Bracelet shone on the Lampent once again.
The original street lamp-shaped Lampent has been transformed into a chandelier shape.
Above its head are small, black tassels, upon which shine, towering purple flames.
Below the head are several black lamp holders, and there is a pair of curled black lamp holder-shaped arms, with four clusters of burning purple flames at the ends.
The Chandelure makes its appearance.
After more than two years, my Litwick has finally evolved into a large chandelier.
Pokémon: Chandelure
Level: 69
Sex: Male
Ability: Flash Fire (When attacked by Fire type move, it absorbs the flames, making its own Fire type moves stronger.)
Skills: Smog, Ember, Astonish, Minimize, Confuse Ray, Hex, Will-O-Wisp, Fire Spin, Night Shade, Inferno, Shadow Ball, Seal, Pain Split
Carried Item: Spell Tag
Egg Move: Heat Wave, Acid Armor, Captivate
Individual Values: 29
Technical Machine /Skill Tutorial: Flamethrower, Protect, Energy Ball, Sunny Day, Psychic, Solar Beam, Dark Pulse, Hyper Beam, Blast Burn, Calm Mind, Sacred Fire
"Lamp!"
The successful evolution of Chandelure also resolved a major concern for Roy.
Roy looked at the Lampent's stats with great satisfaction. As expected of the energy it had accumulated over such a long time, its Individual Values had jumped from 23 to 29.
Etc...
There's an extra skill listed in the Technical Machine and skill instruction sections.
Sacred Fire?
Skill: Sacred Fire
Skill effect: Attacks by Incinerate the opponent with mysterious flames. Sometimes it will inflict Burn status on the opponent.
Isn't that Ho-Oh's skill?
It seems even Entei could learn it.
But how did I manage to learn how to light my own crystal chandelier?
Could it be that the spark in Marshadow's hand entered the light of evolution, which is why Chandelure learned Ho-Oh's skills?
The evolved Chandelure, sensing its new body, moved with a thought, and the purple flame on the lamp holder turned red, now embodying the purest Fire type energy.
The Chandelure floated to Roy's side, its body disappearing directly into Roy's shoulder, only reappearing when Roy called again.
Roy asked Chandelure if it had any special feelings during its evolution.
"Lamp!"
Chandelure stated that he only felt a warm flame enveloping him during his final evolution, and then... he evolved.
Roy recalled that when he put his hand into Ho-Oh's flames, it felt warm and cozy.
"It's better to try it than to talk about it," Roy commanded directly.
"Chandelure, use the Sacred Fire towards... the heavens!"
The Chandelure relied on the memories in its mind and the sensation of the Golden Flames merging into its body.
The flame on the lamp holder, which was originally a pale blue, has now turned completely Golden.
The moment the Golden Flames appeared, Marshadow, who was still thinking about escaping to the Distortion World, suddenly froze and looked up at the Chandelure.
This Golden flame seemed to carry a familiar Divine Might; Marshadow would never mistake it for a Divine Might of Ho-Oh emanating from his superior, Ho-Oh.
The Chandelure gathered the Golden Flames from several lamp holders and converged them towards the center, launching a ball of Golden flame that floated in mid-air and burned.
Roy brought his hand close to the edge of the flame and found that it also gave off a warm feeling, but the healing effect was not as good as the fire in Marshadow's hand earlier.
"Lamp!"
The Chandelure indicated that he seemed to be able to control the temperature of the flames.
Can it also control the temperature?
Roy withdrew his hand and stepped back to the Chandelure's side, allowing the Chandelure to adjust the flame temperature to the maximum.
With a thought, the Chandelure lit up the temperature of the Golden Flames, instantly raising the temperature even above the summit of Mt. Pyre.
Hiss~
That's a bit perverted, isn't it?
Roy knew without a doubt that the Golden Flames were capable of causing damage.
It can both inflict damage and heal; truly a skill befitting Legendary Pokémon.
Looking at the Golden Flame in mid-air that was exactly the same as the Marshadow's hand earlier, Roy had a bold idea.
Could we use the Sacred Fire of the Chandelure to fool them? After all, the colors are the same, and although the functions are different, I believe the people in Ecruteak City wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
"Marshadow, what do you think?"
After hearing Roy's idea, Marshadow's eyes gradually brightened. How could he not have thought of that?
"Roy, you're the most... cunning and treacherous."
Hehehe!!"
"Ahem~ If you don't know how to compliment someone, don't force it. Next time, say they're witty and quick-witted."
Also, since you're so cute, don't smile so wickedly, or you'll easily be mistaken for a fool.
Marshadow rubbed his head, but in the shadows he overheard everyone at the Saffron City Arena praising Roy in the same way...
Roy was speechless.
Is it possible they weren't actually complimenting me?
Roy didn't know how to explain the art of language to Marshadow, and he also discovered that Marshadow was actually learning to speak from him most of the time.
He even published a book called "Roy's Sayings".
There were some things he said that even he himself didn't remember saying.
However, now is not the time to worry about that, when the Chandelure has adjusted the flame temperature to the lowest level, so that it only has a healing effect.
Marshadow quickly used Ghost-type energy to envelop the Golden flame in the air, and the shadowy hand retracted the Golden flame that was enveloped by Ghost-type energy.
Seeing the Golden Flame in the shadow giant's hand that was exactly the same as before, Marshadow felt that he probably didn't need to Distortion World to avoid trouble.
Now, Chandelure has not only evolved, but has also learned Legendary Pokémon skills, allowing Marshadow to complete its own tasks.
This is truly delightful!