June 11, Pokémon Center.
An emerald glow lit up in Lance's palm, and the light of the Viridian Force slowly flowed into Zeraora's body.
How did Zeraora feel at that moment?
Warm all over.
Lance concentrated on treating Zeraora with the Viridian Force, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Li Wei and Nurse Joy watched silently, Nurse Joy gripping her clipboard tightly.
Treating Pokémon drained Lance's stamina.
Although it would not cause him any harm,
temporary weakness was unavoidable.
Lance's Dragonite watched from nearby, ready to support him if his strength gave out.
"Here, have a glass of Smoked Apricorn Juice."
Li Wei had prepared chilled Smoked Apricorn Juice early the previous evening. It worked wonders for restoring stamina.
Lance's eyes lit up. "Now that's good stuff!"
Restoring stamina was one thing, but the real draw was how delicious it was. Lance absolutely loved it.
It was also the Pokémon Restaurant's bestselling drink. Second place went to the smoked sour plum drink, which had no special effects.
After a glass of Smoked Apricorn Juice, Lance had clearly recovered a good deal of his stamina.
Only after channeling the Viridian Force into Zeraora for around thirty minutes did Lance withdraw his hand.
"How are you feeling? Doing okay?"
"I'm fine. Got any more Smoked Apricorn Juice? Give me another glass. I'm craving it."
"Sure."
Lance looked at Zeraora and instructed, "Zeraora, get up and move around a little."
While Lance drank his Smoked Apricorn Juice,
Zeraora moved around, too, feeling warm and comfortable from head to toe.
Much of the pain had faded, and in particular, the stabbing pain when moving the right leg had disappeared.
Zeraora excitedly pumped both fists and hopped around. "Cha!"
Li Wei was a little surprised. "All healed?"
Li Wei's Intermediate Appraisal alone could