The Radiant Stone, which left the seal on its own upon receiving the Leader Aura from Beedrill, floated toward Beedrill.
Suddenly.
The Leader Aura surrounding Beedrill resonated with the special aura contained in the Radiant Stone.
"Shii-bee!"
With Beedrill's low cry, the Leader Aura around its body became visibly more vivid red.
Seeing this, Natsuhiko felt a stir in his heart.
"The Ultimate Aura of the Radiant Stone can affect Beedrill's Leader Aura? Is this how Overlord Pokémon in the Alola Region gain the favor of the Guardian Gods and acquire the Overlord Aura?"
The Leader Aura and Overlord Aura have a great deal of similarity.
As the Overlord Aura originates from the Ultimate Aura, this scene is hardly surprising.
However, after the Radiant Stone exerted its effect for a while, it fell to the ground with a "clack."
In Natsuhiko's eyes, Beedrill not only had a more solid Leader Aura.
Its body seemed to have subtly expanded.
Granted the favor by Kapu-Muu?
Blending the Leader Aura with the Overlord Aura?
Natsuhiko picked up the Radiant Stone that had fallen to the ground.
The energy it contained was still there, though some had been consumed.
It seemed that Beedrill couldn't fully absorb all of its energy at once.
But without a doubt, Beedrill received considerable benefits.
As for exactly what those benefits are, further testing is needed to ascertain.
Meanwhile, Natsuhiko noticed.
The black Pyroxene in his hand seemed to have brightened.
Unconsciously, it seemed like some Ultimate Aura had been absorbed.
Noticing this, Natsuhiko had some vague guesses in his mind, understanding the possible reason Kapu-Muu had given it to him.
Dang dang dang——
Kapu-Muu's bell chimed again.
This time, its energy enveloped Ninetales and Vulpix.
Light green ripples mixed with shallow pink energy.
And with the energy's fluctuation, Ninetales and Vulpix exuded a faint pink sparkle.
Fairy Energy!
Natsuhiko looked at Kapu-Muu, understanding it was awakening Fairy Energy in Ninetales and Vulpix as a return for guarding this place.
But Natsuhiko thought even further.
If Kapu-Muu can help other Pokémon awaken Fairy Energy, does this indicate that other Guardian Gods can do the same?
Does this mean Fairy Energy in the Pokemon Realm is becoming abundant and active?
Is Xerneas awakening?
Not long afterward.
Kapu-Muu ceased its actions, with Ninetales' wounds completely healed, yet the greatest change in the two Pokémon was becoming more lively.
As if they gained some agility and vibrancy.
After finishing this.
Kapu-Muu gave a long yawn, then shook its bell before disappearing into the Ice Cave.
Once again leaving Natsuhiko with his Pokémon, and Ninetales and Vulpix.
"Oooo~~"
Ninetales looked at Natsuhiko, with gratitude in its lively eyes, nodding at him.
"Ninetales, would you like to leave with me?" Natsuhiko directly stated his intention.
The Alola Ninetales and Vulpix are already rare.
Having awoken Fairy Type with Kapu-Muu's help, they're unique in the Pokemon Realm.
Natsuhiko wouldn't let them depart so easily.
"Oooo?"
Ninetales hesitated upon hearing this.
Meanwhile, Vulpix at its side showed a look of interest.
Earlier, Natsuhiko's act of saving it and Ninetales gave Vulpix a great fondness for him.
Especially.
When it fell into Natsuhiko's embrace, the innate sense of security was something it had never felt before.
Even compared to its mother, Ninetales, the feeling wasn't the same as what Natsuhiko gave.
When it saw its mother, Ninetales, gravely wounded, Natsuhiko's calm statement further eased Little Six-tailed's frantic heart.
As if.
Whatever Natsuhiko said was sure to come true.
"Oooo~~"
Little Six-tailed nudged Ninetales' ankle when it saw its mother's indecision.
Seeing the eager look of Little Six-tailed, Natsuhiko smiled.
Planted a little informant!
Yet Ninetales still hesitated.
Though it greatly appreciated Natsuhiko's help, and wouldn't decline if Natsuhiko needed assistance.
It understood what Natsuhiko's words implied.
Agreeing meant becoming the Pokémon of the other person.
This was a way of life it had never experienced.
With some hesitancy over the unfamiliar.
"I know what you're worried and hesitating about, Ninetales."
Before Ninetales could respond, Natsuhiko spoke again.
"But have you thought about it, you're fine today, but what about next time? If another group of Weavile and Sneasel come after you, who will help you then?"
"Oooo..." Ninetales also showed a worried expression.
Though the situation Natsuhiko mentioned isn't likely.
But what if it does happen?
It didn't mind personally, but needed to think of the child.
"And, have you thought about the energy Kapu-Muu helped you awaken, will you know how to use it?" Natsuhiko asked.
Seeing Ninetales' confused look, Natsuhiko called Togekiss over.
"Togekiss, Fairy Wind."
"Chako-yii~~"
With a gentle flap of Togekiss' wings, a breeze of pink mixed with sparkling dust was released from its wings.
Fairy Type technique....