Under the system's close supervision, Floette's stats quickly surpassed the critical limit, rising at an accelerated pace as if propelled by a rocket.
Floette had accumulated enough experience throughout her development. Now, with a Shiny Stone in her possession, evolution was only a matter of time and opportunity.
Of course, this was no ordinary Shiny Stone; it was one of supreme quality, ensuring a flawless process and impressive results.
Under Cain's focused gaze, the small Floette began to transform. Her height gradually increased until reaching 1.1 meters.
From being a delicate little flower that could fit in the palm of a hand, she evolved into a majestic and radiant bloom, leaving behind all traces of childishness to adopt a mature and elegant form.
When the white light that enveloped Floette finally dissipated, it did so in the form of small sparkles scattering across the ground, revealing the newly evolved Florges. Her full figure emerged in clear view.
From an adorable, tiny Pokémon with a childish appearance, Floette had evolved into a distinguished and sophisticated lady. The contrast between her previous and current forms was astonishing, almost difficult to process.
From childish to mature?
Those words surfaced involuntarily in Cain's mind. Had he just transformed a small, charming Pokémon into a full-fledged elegant lady? He shook his head to dismiss those thoughts and refocused on what was important.
Like the previous stages of this evolutionary line, Florges could have flowers in five different colors. However, the color she would take on after evolving was random and unpredictable.
To Cain's surprise, Florges' flower turned out to be pure white. Most likely, this purity in color was influenced by the use of the supreme-quality Shiny Stone.
The brilliant white of her flower evoked a sense of purity and serenity, which contrasted strikingly with Florges' curvaceous and enchanting figure.
"Congratulations on evolving, Florges! From now on, let's keep working together to reach new heights," Cain said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Florges nodded obediently. Although her appearance had changed drastically, her personality remained essentially the same.
The Pokémon glanced at the front pocket of Cain's jacket, where she used to settle comfortably, then looked at her new physical form. It was at that moment that she realized she could no longer fit there as before. A faint trace of melancholy appeared on her face.
Cain immediately noticed her sadness. With a warm laugh, he gently patted her head and tried to cheer her up:
"You don't need to be my full-time guardian anymore. Now you have a more important role in the team. You'll likely have to participate in battles more often, but I know you'll do a great job."
"Flott!" she responded in a soft, melodic voice, filled with determination.
Cain then activated the system to analyze Florges' updated data.
Pokémon: Florges (Dark Blue)
Gender: Female
Level: 43
Type: Fairy
Ability: Flower Veil
Held Item: None
Egg Moves: Copycat, Captivate, Camouflage, Tearful Look
Basic Moves: Tackle, Vine Whip, Fairy Wind, Lucky Chant, Razor Leaf, Wish, Magical Leaf, Grassy Terrain, Petal Blizzard, Aromatherapy, Disarming Voice, Flower Shield, Misty Terrain, Moonblast, Petal Dance
Learned Moves: Worry Seed, Synthesis, Heal Bell, After You
TM Moves: Protect, Energy Ball, Grass Knot
Florges' evolution not only brought a change in appearance but also marked a significant improvement in her capabilities. Surprisingly, Florges' quality ascended to Dark Blue, a complete leap in her potential.
This outcome was not entirely unexpected, considering that both the supreme-quality Shiny Stone and the quality-enhancing potion had been used together.
However, what stood out the most was that Florges' Dark Blue quality was not weak or superficial, but a balanced and solid manifestation of her newfound strength.
In addition to the quality change, Florges also leveled up, reaching 43. She had also learned six new moves, with Misty Terrain and Moonblast catching Cain's attention the most.
The move Misty Terrain is a Fairy-type move that covers the battlefield, reducing the power of Dragon-type moves by 50%. This effect makes it a crucial move against trainers who specialize in Dragon-type Pokémon.
On the other hand, Moonblast is not only a powerful Fairy-type attack but also has a chance to lower the opponent's Special Attack, making it even more effective against special-attack-based Pokémon.
What impressed Cain the most was Florges' Special Defense stat, which had risen to a base value of 154.
With this attribute, combined with her ability to change type using the move Camouflage, Florges positioned herself as both a defensive pillar and a significant threat against special attackers.
"Florges, return to your Poké Ball for now. Take some time to adjust to your new form and recover your energy," Cain told her as he took out a Luxury Ball for her to rest.
Although satisfied with Florges' evolution, Cain also turned his attention to Altaria, who had been watching the situation with mixed emotions.
As a proud Dragon-type Pokémon, Altaria had always maintained a certain emotional distance from Cain, but Regice's unwavering obedience toward its trainer seemed to have deeply affected her.
Cain approached Altaria and, using telepathy, said:
"There are many things you still don't know. I'll explain everything as we continue on our journey."
He climbed onto Flygon's back and headed toward his next destination. Altaria hesitated briefly before following, flying alongside Flygon as the team continued their journey into the unknown.
(End of Chapter)