Chu Xin placed the Azelf Stone in Electrike's paws, then took out a necklace especially for him and hung it around his neck.
The moment he put on the Azelf Stone, the normally lively Electrike became dispirited, wilting like a frostbitten plant.
"Electrike, hurry up and try Meditation. See if you can enter the meditative state."
Electrike listlessly raised his eyes to look at Chu Xin, a trace of sadness in his gaze.
How could a Pokémon like me possibly master Meditation?
Huh?
Chu Xin stared blankly at Electrike, unable to react for a moment.
With the Azelf Stone around his neck, Electrike let out a long sigh, then looked up at the sky with a sorrowful expression.
As the offspring of an Elite Four Pokémon, I'm actually the weakest on the team. I've really disgraced my dad! I'm sorry for being an Electrike.
Chu Xin slapped a hand over his face and looked helplessly at Electrike.
Chu Xin had long known about the Azelf Shitou's side effects. When Xiao Wu had worn it, her willpower had been affected, leaving her deeply dispirited. He had thought the lively Electrike might have some resistance to it, but it seemed Electrike was affected all the same.
Chu Xin pulled himself together and looked sternly at Electrike, a hint of fire in his eyes.
No matter how much the Azelf Stone affected Electrike, the most important thing now was to get him into a meditative state. Even if Electrike was suffering from depression now, he still had to follow instructions and begin his Meditation training!
"Electrike, start your Meditation training right this instant, or I'll send you back!"
At Chu Xin's words, Electrike looked at him in panic. How could this Trainer be so heartless that he would abandon his own Pokémon?
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