The radiance of evolution suddenly flashed, drawing the attention of all the people and Pokémon nearby.
Dian also turned to look at the mysterious creature gradually changing within the white light.
The proud Servine gave a disdainful snort, mocking yet refined.
That was how a Pokémon senryu described Servine.
But that did not seem to be the case... Dian watched the white light fade from Servine's body. Those rose-red serpentine eyes were calm and cool, that yellow collar graceful and flowing. Most memorable of all, however, was the peaceful, even slightly gentle smile at the corners of its mouth.
"Congratulations."
Dian looked at the Servine before him. He had not expected it to evolve now.
Servine extended a Vine Whip toward Dian, its serpentine eyes gazing quietly at him, shimmering with rose-red light...
Dian froze for a moment, then was just about to reach out and take the offered vine when he paused. His palm was covered in sweat and dirt. Those should have been the very things it hated most... They would interfere with its photosynthesis.
Dian was about to wipe his hand when a tender green vine wound around it... Cool, yet warm. Cool to the touch, warm to the heart.
Servine felt the warmth of his palm, then silently closed its eyes and drew a deep breath.
"Servine!"
Bang—
The surface of the earth suddenly trembled. The tree seeds scattered there abruptly sprouted, grew, and burst out of the soil!
"Hey! Look over there!"
"Is that... Frenzy Plant?"
Two Trainers stared at the scene in amazement. They had never expected to witness both a Snivy evolving and the move Frenzy Plant here.
"No..."
An old man wiped away his sweat and said with a smile, "This is something far more radiant."
The two Trainers beside him froze,