"Lucas."
After discussing with Paul, the Elegant Man looked at Lucas, who was playing with Vulpix, and called out.
Lucas looked over.
The Elegant Man asked, "I noticed that the sign at the Breeding House seems to say that you can teach moves. I wonder if you can teach Dragon Dance."
Lucas's eyes lit up.
"Yes, this is a move that just became available to teach last night, but I forgot to write it on the sign."
Lucas nodded quickly and said.
The Elegant Man breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Lucas's words.
Good thing I asked.
Then he continued to ask, "Then I wonder if you can teach my Sceptile? To be honest, I've always wanted Sceptile to learn Dragon Dance."
Lucas looked at Sceptile, who was sitting with Gengar, eating snacks.
He nodded.
"Yes, but the time is uncertain, because the way our Breeding House teaches moves is by Pokémon from the Breeding House. The speed of learning depends on the Pokémon's comprehension, but generally, it can be learned successfully within a week."
The Elegant Man nodded.
A week to learn the powerful move Dragon Dance is completely acceptable.
"Okay, then I'll trouble the Breeding House's Pokémon to guide my Sceptile."
Lucas nodded.
He called Gengar over.
Gengar handed the snacks to Sceptile and came to Lucas's side.
Looking at Gengar in front of him, Lucas wiped its mouth.
Gengar seems to get along well with all Pokémon, whether it's Cynthia's Garchomp, Lucario, or Lucian's Bronzong, Girafarig, or Lance's Dragonite, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, etc.
After talking to Gengar, Gengar nodded.
Then it floated back to Sceptile's side and told it.
Sceptile returned the snacks to Gengar, stood up, and followed Gengar to the backyard.
"So, are you planning to continue traveling this week, or stay for a while?"
The Elegant Man smiled and said, "I will stay in Twinleaf Town for a while until Sceptile learns Dragon Dance."
Lucas nodded, picked up Vulpix, stood up, and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see where Sceptile will live for the next week, and the Pokémon that will teach it."
The Elegant Man nodded, stood up and followed behind Lucas, and Paul also followed alongside them.
Arriving at the Lake area, Gengar had already explained the situation to the Lapras siblings. Seeing Lucas, they greeted him.
"Boo-woo."
We already understand the situation.
Lucas came to the side of the Lake and patted their heads, which were cool to the touch.
"Then Sceptile is entrusted to you. After you teach it Dragon Dance, I'll make you something delicious to reward you."
The siblings happily agreed.
Then they took Sceptile to train nearby.
Lucas led the Elegant Man to the junction of the backyard and the forest.
"If you feel bored in the coming days, you can come to this forest to train. The wild Pokémon inside are not weak, and if you want to take any Pokémon with you, as long as you can defeat it, you can. Also, be careful and do not destroy the forest at will."
The Elegant Man looked at the empty and somewhat eerie forest entrance.
It felt a bit spooky.
"Don't worry, most of the Pokémon inside have been trained in the Breeding House. Without Sceptile, you might not necessarily win."
Lucas smiled, "Of course, as long as you hold the pendant, they won't make things difficult for you if you lose."
Lucas remembered the Pokémon inside. Because they saw Lickitung, Machoke, Dash, Gogoat, or Heracross, Pinsir, Luxray, Gliscor, etc. sparring every day when they came to the Breeding House, they also got itchy hands.
They often sparred with each other in the forest.
Especially Seviper, whose entire clan are proper warmongers. However, they all know when to stop. If they don't, the next ones to come over for a'sparring practice' will be Gengar and its friends.
This was a conclusion drawn by a Seviper that got carried away in a fight once.
This was also how Lucas found out about the constant stream of injured forest Pokémon coming to the backyard a while ago.
The atmosphere among the forest Pokémon had been completely corrupted.
Once, Lucas went in to patrol the forest, fulfilling his duties as a ranger.
He found a Seviper sparring with a Drapion.
And the surrounding area was full of Pokémon, even the gentle and cute Pachirisu were on the trees, cheering them on relentlessly.
No wonder so many trees were constantly falling to the ground; it turned out they were broken during their sparring matches.
If a Trainer were to go in and challenge them, they would probably be very happy.
The Elegant Man nodded, "I understand, I will come over for training."
Flames burned in the Elegant Man's eyes.
Sceptile is constantly getting stronger, and he can't stop either.
Lucas nodded, then looked at the flying Vespiquen and called out to it.
"Bee!"
Why are you calling me?
Lucas smiled and explained to it, asking it to tell the Combee to inform the forest Pokémon that Trainers might come in to spar with them.
Vespiquen glanced at the Elegant Man and nodded.
Indicating that it understood.
After Lucas had finished, it flew to the top of Lucas's head, extended its hand, pretending to casually brush off a fallen leaf from his hair, and then flew back to its hive.
Feeling Vespiquen's actions, Lucas smiled.
A tsundere queen is the cutest.
After the Elegant Man left, Paul continued to learn with his Pokémon, following Lickitung and the others.
He had told the Elegant Man that they would practice battling in their free time during the next week.
Paul would not miss any opportunity to improve himself.
Lucas didn't care; as long as the Breeding House work was done, Paul could arrange the rest of his time however he wanted.
Lucas lay on the armchair, just about to slack off, when Roselia walked over.
Looking at Roselia walking towards him, Lucas looked at it gently and asked what was wrong.
"Ni~"
Roselia slowly began to hum a song.
Lucas was very familiar with the tune.
Roselia hummed, recalling the song Lucas had hummed yesterday while sitting beside it.
It also thought of Mime Jr., Snorunt, Vulpix, chimecho, and the others sleeping in his arms.
It seemed like it was an older sister too.
Lilligant could already protect the Breeding House and Mime Jr. and the others.
The song came to an end.
Little bug, little bug, who are you missing?
Lucas and Lilligant sang it out.
Roselia smiled gently.
The ones I'm missing are Lucas, Lilligant, Gengar, Gothitelle, Lickitung, Vulpix, Vespiquen, and everyone at the Breeding House—
Lucas felt Roselia's emotions. He knew Roselia's feelings without needing Pokémon empathy.
"Roselia."
Lucas looked at Roselia with gentle eyes, chuckled, and looked at Gengar. Before he could speak, Gengar had already extended its hand.
A stone lay in its hand.
Shiny Stone.
Roselia unhesitatingly placed its hand on it.
A light glowed, and Roselia's form began to change.
The song started again.
The dark sky hangs low~
Roselia's body began to dance slowly.
Cool stars accompany~
Lilligant came to Roselia's side and took its hand.
Lucas, holding Vulpix, and Mime Jr. and the others also ran back.
As the chorus began, Lilligant and Roselia's figures became even more beautiful.
Paul stood behind the counter, his eyes flickering.
The light faded, and Roselia, who had evolved into Roserade, was dancing gracefully with Lilligant amidst the singing of everyone and the Pokémon.
Beautiful petals swirled around them.
As the song ended, Roserade and Lilligant's dance also slowly stopped.
Finally, Roserade placed one hand on its chest and bowed, while Lilligant also slightly lifted its skirt.
Gentleman and Princess.
The three golden flowers of the Breeding House: Roserade, Lilligant.
They presented a beautiful Petal Dance to everyone present. It's a pity Gothitelle isn't here right now.
Lucas looked at the Roserade in front of him and took a deep breath.
No matter when, watching a Pokémon evolve always brings a flood of emotions.
Another one of his daughters has grown up.
Lucas smiled.
"Hello, Roserade."
"Ni~"
[Roserade]
[Gender: Female]
[Type: Grass, Poison]
[Ability: Technician]
[Moves mastered: Mega Drain, Leech Seed, Growth, Stun Spore, Petal Dance, Toxic, Synthesis, Ingrain, Aromatherapy, Magical Leaf, Petal Blizzard, Toxic Spikes, Swords Dance, Solar Beam, Sludge Bomb, Energy Ball]
[Mood: Happy]
[Status: Happy, Blissful]
[Affection: 100 (Really likes Lucas)]
[Introduction: A rescued Roselia, from initially being emotionally scarred and afraid of everyone, it has become increasingly bright and confident with the long-term companionship of Lucas and Lilligant. Growing up in a blissful environment, the fragrance of its flowers seems to be filled with the scent of happiness.]
Looking at the Roserade in front of him, which seemed to be wearing a mask and a cape, Lucas glanced at the two flowers in its hands.
Roserade's two flowers both contain poison, one is Toxic, and the other is chronic poison. Could they actually be exuding an aura of happiness right now?
How interesting.
Lucas smiled.
[The three golden flowers of the Breeding House seem to have attracted Grandma's attention. They appear to be different from ordinary Lilligant, Gothitelle, and Roserade. The gentle Lilligant is the strongest, the Gothitelle mistakenly thought to be evil wants to protect everything, and the poisonous Roserade can heal others.]
[Petilil, Gothorita, and Roselia have all resolved their inner conflicts and become better versions of themselves. Congratulations, you have received a gift from Grandma: Three Golden Flowers]
[Three Golden Flowers: Lilligant's Special Attack and Attack slightly increase; Gothitelle's Special Defense and Defense slightly increase; Roserade's Special Attack, Attack, Special Defense, and Defense slightly increase, and the effect of the move Aromatherapy slightly increases.]
[You have truly become an excellent Breeder—Grandma]
Lucas:?!
What is this? Completing a bond?
I have to say, this effect is really strong.
Lucas smiled and patted Roserade's little head.
"Please take care of me from now on, Roserade."
"Ni~"
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