Evolution! Floragato!

The next day.

In a clearing inside the Portable Pokémon Space.

Sprigatito, small and nimble, faced Aron in his full suit of armor.

"Xiao Xin, that's the spirit! Use Leafage again!" Mu Yun said.

"Meow!"

Sprigatito leaped high and used Leafage with practiced ease.

Leaves gathered in thick swarms before her. In an instant, they turned into blades sharper than knives and spun toward Xiao Tie.

"Aron!"

Seeing the leaves coming, Xiao Tie narrowed his eyes. A dark gray metallic sheen flashed across his body.

Iron Defense was taking effect.

With Iron Defense used for the third time, Xiao Tie's Physical Defense had risen by 300%.

The hardening effect on his outer armor had reached an astonishing 600%.

Against such formidable defenses, Xiao Xin's Leafage was as fragile as glass. The leaves shattered on contact.

They broke apart the instant they struck Xiao Tie, dissolved into glimmering green light, and vanished in midair.

[Ding! Sprigatito used Leafage in battle. Proficiency +2!]

[Ding! Her opponent used defensive boosting moves three times, making Sprigatito's move training more effective. Bonus proficiency +6!]

[Ding! Aron used Iron Defense in battle. Proficiency +2!]

[Ding! His opponent used an attack move, making Aron's move training more effective. Bonus proficiency +2!]

"Having a defensive specialist makes grinding proficiency so much easier!"

Mu Yun smiled with satisfaction as he listened to the system notifications.

Before, he could only enjoy Ferrothorn's proficiency-boosting buff on weekends.

Now that he had Xiao Tie, he could use that buff whenever he wanted.

Better yet, Xiao Tie could practice his own moves while providing it.

Two birds with one stone!

Unfortunately, Xiao Tie's level was still low, so he could only spar with Xiao Xin.

"That's enough for now. You two take a break."

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