"Here, these are yours, Rhyperior! I added lapis lazuli powder and black melt crystal powder. They'll further improve the quality of your armor and strengthen your defenses!"
"This pile is for you three! Tyrantrum, Aerodactyl, Flygon! This is dragon ridge stone, found only in Kalos. It's an exceptionally rare rock that can enhance your affinity for dragon-type energy."
"Hey! Don't rush, Excadrill. How could I forget yours? Haha!"
"Bastiodon, all this iron ore is yours! Eat as much as you like! These Berries are for you, too."
"Big White! Your Steel-type energy is on the verge of a breakthrough. Dad collected these black metals especially for you!"
"Tyranitar, your force domain's range and effects are too volatile. You clearly don't have enough control. With your mastery of Rock-type energy, this shouldn't be happening... Here, these rare rocks are coated in saro berry juice. They should help stabilize your energy output. Try to figure out the cause yourself!"
Yong sorted the various rocks and minerals, piling them in front of each of his companions.
These were all specially tailored after-meal treats. At their current strength, very few outside resources could help Yong's companions improve.
Aside from treasures on the level of the Stone Plate, even vast quantities of ore would only contribute to a gradual buildup...
He also took out several Supreme Fire Stones for Larvesta to absorb, then gave Claydol the specially prepared pink crystal diamond, a crystal that could slightly increase psychic power.
Leaving his companions to absorb their treats, Yong smiled, shouldered his backpack, and headed toward the cave.
At the very center of the dim cavern stood the Stone Plate, shaped like an inverted trapezoid. A faint glow flowed through the strange symbols and illustrations on its surface.
Steelix and Swampert were both staying here.
"I'm here!