Natsuhiko still remembered.
He had seen an anime where Kyogre was awakened from its slumber.
The scene at that time was just like now.
The glowing lake water, surrounded by rocky walls, damp ground.
Except here lived a group of Feebas and a Milotic.
So, is it really just a sculpture?
Natsuhiko was unsure.
But what's certain is that this place is definitely not simple.
"Is this what you wanted to show me?"
Natsuhiko looked at Milotic.
If it weren't for Milotic actively sweeping away some glowing algae floating on the lake with its tail, Natsuhiko wouldn't have been able to clearly see what was beneath, at most only faintly discern some outlines of the sculpture.
"Ooo~~"
Milotic nodded.
Then with a flip, it swam downward.
Natsuhiko watched it curiously.
Soon.
Milotic surfaced again, appearing at the lakeside near Natsuhiko.
With a flick of its tail.
Ding ding ding—
A piece of azure stone was tossed out of the water by Milotic, rolling a few times on the ground before landing at Natsuhiko's feet.
"This is..."
Natsuhiko gazed at the stone.
The crystal-clear shell, as if made of crystal.
He could distinctly feel the rich Psychic Energy contained within this crystal-clear shell.
However.
What really caught Natsuhiko's attention was the multicolored stone embedded at the center of the crystal.
"Super Evolution Stone?"
Natsuhiko nearly thought Milotic had thrown up a fragment of Primordial Kyogre's shell, after all, he had a similar piece.
Just that it was from Original Groudon.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a Super Evolution Stone.
Now with this one, Natsuhiko had four Super Evolution Stones.
One was Beedrill's, the other two were yet unknown which Pokémon they belonged to, and now this one…...
Temporarily unknown as well.
"Hudi."
However.
As Natsuhiko just picked up this Super Evolution Stone, Alakazam at his side was staring intently at the multicolored stone.
The unusual behavior of Alakazam.
Natsuhiko noticed.
"Could it be...."
Natsuhiko was a bit surprised, a bit doubtful, but still harbored a little hope.
Slowly bringing the crystal closer to Alakazam.
"Alakazam, try using your psychic powers, and give it a touch." Natsuhiko hesitantly said.
"Hudi..."
Alakazam followed Natsuhiko's words, pink psychic energy spread from its body.
Just by getting close, the Super Evolution Stone at the center of the crystal emitted a faint glow.
They resonated!
So...
The Super Evolution Stone belonged to Alakazam!
Who would have thought the Super Evolution Stone fished from the water actually belonged to Alakazam.
But.
Sometimes surprises come so unexpectedly.
However.
How to extract this Super Evolution Stone from the crystal became a question.
If forcefully destroyed, such pure Psychic Energy would be somewhat wasted.
Let Alakazam absorb it?
Or maybe... he himself could try?
Alakazam was also quite excited.
This kind of emotion was rare on its part.
Understandably so.
Alakazam had seen Beedrill undergo Mega Evolution before.
The power after evolution was tremendous, the form was impressive, Alakazam had been envious for a long time.
Seeing that the Super Evolution Stone was indeed Alakazam's, the other Pokémon were somewhat surprised, but also quite pleased.
A companion acquiring something to boost strength, naturally they felt happy for Alakazam.
Apart from happiness, there was mostly envy.
Especially Togekiss, whose envious gaze almost seemed to stick to Alakazam.
Natsuhiko had not told the Pokémon which ones could Mega Evolve and which ones couldn't.
To avoid them feeling disappointed.
It's better to have more dreams and hopes.
Natsuhiko patted Togekiss's head as it approached.
Then said to Alakazam, "We'll try when there's a chance."
"Hudi!"
Alakazam nodded heavily.
Though some desire to try couldn't be contained, it knew the situation now wasn't quite right.
It hadn't forgotten that Milotic was still here.
This Super Evolution Stone was also brought up from the water by Milotic.
Natsuhiko looked at Milotic, crouched down to meet its gaze.
Some of Milotic's actions puzzled him.
Milotic, upon seeing the object brought up being actually useful to Natsuhiko and his Pokémon, smiled with bent eyes.
"Ooo~~"
No way, with such gestures of goodwill, how can we possibly have any reason to grab you?
"Milotic."
Natsuhiko's voice sounded in Milotic's mind.
Telepathy.
Milotic was astonished as it looked at Natsuhiko, seeing the faint halo in his eyes, not expecting Natsuhiko to actually be a Superpower User.
"Hello~~"
Milotic's voice also echoed in his mind.
It was a female voice.
And very gentle and refined, like the wise big sister next door.
"Milotic, do you need my help with something?" Natsuhiko asked.
Seeing them appear here, not actively attacking let alone showing friendliness repeatedly, made Natsuhiko's original plan feel as if a punch in the cotton.
He preferred gentleness to force...
Milotic straightforwardly nodded.
"That was the reward just now." Milotic clearly explained its intention in presenting the Super Evolution Stone.
A reward?
"Tell me." Natsuhiko was intrigued.
The strength of this Milotic wasn't known for now.
But knowing it could pass through the water territory inhabited by three Dragalge seemingly unimpeded, its strength surely surpasses the three Dragalge.