Milotic raised its head and let out a long, gentle cry.
"Wooo—"
There was no sorrow or fear in that sound, only pure joy and gratitude from the bottom of its heart.
Xinhai stood by the pool, watching the scene as the smile on his lips deepened.
He reached into his backpack, took out the Pokédex, and aimed it at Milotic in the water.
The screen lit up. Data rapidly scrolled across it before finally settling.
[Pokémon: Milotic]
[Type: Water]
[Ability: Competitive (When its stat changes are lowered, its Special Attack rises sharply)]
[Gender: Female]
[Level: 37]
[Moves: Water Gun, Bind, Splash, Tackle, Aqua Ring, Water Sport, Refresh, Water Pulse, Hidden Power · Water, Recover, Twister, Captivate, Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, Life Dew, Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse, Coil, Rain Dance]
Xinhai looked at the data on the screen, surprise flashing through his eyes.
He had not expected this evolution to improve Milotic so much. Not only had it risen from Level 34 to Level 37, but it had also learned so many moves.
Moves it had not known before—Recover, Twister, Captivate, Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, Hydro Pump, Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse, Coil, Rain Dance—were all listed there.
Clearly, these were the effects of the Dragon Scale and Premium Water Stone. During the evolution process, those resources had become energy and fused into Milotic's body, thoroughly awakening its hidden potential.
"Competitive..." Xinhai softly read the words on the screen. "When its stat changes are lowered, its Special Attack rises sharply."
Combined with Milotic's already impressive Special Attack Base Stats and its excellent move pool... Xinhai was already looking forward to its performance in battle.
Seeing Xinhai staring blankly at the Pokédex, Milotic tilted its head slightly and gave an inquisitive cry.
"Wooo?" (Xinhai, how strong am I now?)
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