Evolution, Gardevoir

The warm farewells and thanks lasted the entire morning. By the time Xinhai and his partners said goodbye to their last friend, it was nearly noon.

After lunch and a brief nap, Xinhai brought all his partners, along with Professor Birch and Wally, who had been invited to observe and offer support, to a dedicated training ground within the research institute.

After a morning of quiet composure and their midday rest, Kirlia, Zigzagoon, and Eevee were all in peak condition, their eyes clear and their spirits high.

"Everyone, are you ready?" Xinhai's gaze swept across the afternoon's three stars.

"Kirli!" (Ready!)

"Gugo!" (Ready anytime!)

"Eevee! (◕ᴗ◕✿)" (Let's go, let's go!)

Xinhai looked at Kirlia, who floated before him with eyes full of anticipation, then took out a Mid-grade Psychic Crystal and a Mid-grade Normal Crystal from his Spatial Backpack.

A determined light flickered in Kirlia's red eyes. It stretched out its little hands and solemnly accepted the two Type Crystals, both radiating soft halos, from Xinhai.

Within the Mid-grade Psychic Crystal, something like a swirling nebula seemed to flow, emanating deep and mysterious psychic fluctuations. The milky-white glow inside the Mid-grade Normal Crystal was balanced and serene, containing foundational energy capable of embracing all things.

Kirlia could clearly sense that the pure energy contained within the two crystals was faintly resonating with its own origin.

"Relax. Don't be too nervous, Kirlia." Xinhai's voice was gentle yet powerful. He stepped back several paces, returning to the observation area where Professor Birch and the others stood, his gaze filled with trust and encouragement.

Kirlia nodded to Xinhai, then closed its eyes and immersed its entire mind within itself.

It began to stir the longing deep in its heart—for evolution, for greater strength, for better protecting Xinhai and its companions! That longing was