Yong nearly fell asleep waiting, until...
Ding! Steelix leveled up to Lv35! Ding! Marshtomp leveled up to Lv31! Ding! Aron leveled up to Lv29! Learned Rock Tomb (beginner)! Ding! Trapinch leveled up to Lv30! Learned Sandstorm (beginner)! Ding! Baltoy leveled up to Lv30! Learned Earth Power (beginner)! Ding! Larvesta leveled up to Lv8! Learned Flame Charge (beginner)!
The system notifications jolted him awake.
Was it... over?
He looked toward the altar.
Steelix and the others, who had been fast asleep, were all awake now, though a trace of confusion lingered in their eyes.
"How are you all feeling?"
Yong walked over, gently picked up Larvesta, and asked softly.
There were no visible changes in the Pokémon, as though nothing had happened.
"Don't worry. The meteorite energy enhances them internally. For Pokémon, it's like absorbing the energy of a special treasure. There won't be any side effects."
A Xing walked over as well. Noticing Yong's concern, she reassured him.
"This won't last long. The energy will settle within their bodies and gradually improve their potential."
"Thank you, A Xing! I understand!"
Yong nodded.
He knew she meant no harm, but he would rather avoid situations that slipped out of his control in the future.
"Roar!"
"Maru!"
"Kwak, kwak!"
"Ka, ka!"
"Ya~ na~"
At last, the Pokémon seemed to come back to their senses, their eyes no longer confused. Seeing Yong before them, they gathered around him, letting out soft, happy cries.
At the sight, Yong finally relaxed.
"All right! Thanks for your hard work! Come back and get some rest, everyone!"
After returning Steelix and the others to their Pokémon Balls one by one, Yong asked A Xing,
"Is that all?"
A Xing nodded with a faint smile.
"Yes, we're done!"
She walked over to Dragonair, gently stroked Dragonair's