Night slowly descended over Iron Island, and a brilliant full moon rose high into the sky.
"Bzzzz…"
In the muddy swamp, Ursaring—still soaking comfortably in the mud like it was a hot spring—suddenly began glowing with white light.
The brilliant radiance and surging aura immediately caught Peter and Whitney's attention inside the tent.
"Te-de?"
Teddiursa tilted its head curiously. Its gaze drifted upward toward the full moon hanging overhead.
It felt… something calling to it.
"Whoosh—"
A silver-gray shimmer flashed through its eyes before its body was swallowed by glowing white light as well.
At the exact same moment—
Both bears began evolving together.
"Wait… full moon, peat nearby… if that's the case…" Peter suddenly realized something.
But before he could finish speaking, the evolution was complete.
Two massive bear Pokémon now stood side-by-side in the swamp.
Their brown fur had taken on a peat-gray tint. On their foreheads rested glowing yellow full-moon symbols, partially veiled by mud-like markings that resembled clouds covering the moon.
They looked majestic.
[Ding! Ursaring evolved into Ursaluna! Learned the new move: Headlong Rush!]
Headlong Rush: Ground-type physical move. Power 120. Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense after attacking.
[Ursaluna ♂ Lv.44 (Elite Mid)]
Ability: Guts
Talent Total: 550
HP: 130
Attack: 160
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 20
Sp. Def: 90
Speed: 60
Description: An Ursaluna that achieved perfect evolution under the moonlight. Possesses overwhelming physical strength.
[Ursaluna ♀ Lv.40]
Description: An Ursaluna that evolved continuously beneath the full moon. Excels at energy-based attacks. Recommended to convert into Bloodmoon Form.
…
Peter's eyes gleamed.
Excellent bulk.
Guts.
Insane Attack.
Near-perfect offensive coverage.
Without Huge Power, even Slaking probably couldn't overpower Ursaluna head-on.
He immediately used the system to add 20 Attack points to Ursaluna. Its already massive frame visibly grew larger.
As for Whitney's Teddiursa…
It had skipped the Ursaring stage entirely and evolved straight into Ursaluna.
An insanely gifted individual indeed…
Peter silently marveled before exchanging for a Form Converter from the system shop and handing it to Whitney.
A flash of light enveloped the female Ursaluna.
Its fur gradually shifted from brown to dark ash-gray. The full moon symbol on its forehead turned blood-red, and its left eye transformed into a deep crimson glow that seemed capable of piercing through darkness itself.
[Bloodmoon Ursaluna ♀ Lv.40 (Elite Tier)]
Ability: Mind's Eye
Talent Total: 555
HP: 110
Attack: 50
Defense: 120
Sp. Atk: 155
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 50
…
Peter studied the stats carefully.
Everything aside—
That ability was absurd.
According to the system, Bloodmoon Ursaluna also possessed the exclusive move Blood Moon.
Base power: 140.
No recoil.
No negative side effects.
Only restriction: it couldn't be used consecutively.
Compared to moves like Last Resort or Steel Beam that carried major drawbacks, Blood Moon was simply ridiculous.
"…Though I wonder if Ursaluna can emotionally handle its girlfriend suddenly looking this different."
Peter rubbed his chin thoughtfully while staring at the dazed male Ursaluna standing in the mud.
Whitney, meanwhile, clasped her hands in front of her chest, unintentionally pushing her already impressive curves even higher.
"I don't know whether he can accept it… but my Teddiursa becoming this strong and muscular is AMAZING! I love it so much!"
Peter fell silent.
As expected—
Whitney either liked cute things… or extremely buff ones.
No wonder she had become noticeably more proactive after his physique improved from all the blessings and training.
"Ur-sluna?" Ursaluna let out a confused growl, still trying to process what exactly this strange-looking bear in front of it was.
Tilting her head, Bloodmoon Ursaluna picked up a peat block and shyly offered it over with a smile.
"Ur-sluna?!"
Male Ursaluna's eyes widened in horror.
His girlfriend had turned into THIS?!
How was a bear supposed to accept that?!
"luna~?"
Seeing him hesitate, Bloodmoon Ursaluna let out an unexpectedly soft and adorable cry that completely clashed with her intimidating appearance.
And instantly—
Ursaluna melted.
…Yep.
That voice was still irresistible.
Suddenly, he remembered a short video he'd watched on TikTok a few days ago.
"Turn off the lights and everyone looks the same."
With that voice…
The experience should still be incredible…
Right?
He looked up again.
The crimson moon symbol and blood-red eye somehow started looking… strangely attractive.
Peter watched the two bears begin playing in the mud together again and finally relaxed.
As expected—
Ursaluna had been loyal since childhood.
The Pure Love Warrior title wasn't for nothing.
…
The night passed peacefully.
The next morning, Peter and Whitney rode Braviary back toward Canalave City.
According to the system, today was the day the Aether Foundation delegation from Alola would arrive at the Canalave Library.
But at the moment—
Peter was more focused on teasing the girl in his arms.
"Mmnh~…"
Whitney shivered and instinctively squeezed her legs together before pinching the soft flesh at Peter's waist.
"H-Honey! Don't mess around…"
Even as she protested, her ears had already turned bright red.
Peter grinned mischievously and stole another kiss from her soft lips.
Last night, during their "card game," he had accidentally discovered another one of Whitney's hidden "switches," making the battle even more intense than before.
As they played around in the sky, a tropical-style ferry slowly sailed across the ocean below and docked at Canalave Harbor.
An orange trident-shaped emblem fluttered on its flag.
Peter immediately recognized it.
"That must be the Aether Foundation's ship…"
He guided Braviary down toward the harbor.
The docks were packed with people.
At the front stood the director of the Canalave Library.
To Peter's surprise, Professor Rowan was there too.
"As expected of the ridiculously wealthy Aether Foundation…" Peter muttered.
"They're just researching records and they already have a regional professor accompanying them."
Soon, the boarding ramp lowered.
A breathtakingly beautiful woman descended under the escort of several attendants.
She wore a sleeveless dress that revealed smooth, delicate arms. Black-and-white tights hugged her impossibly long legs before disappearing into glossy high heels.
Her golden hair flowed all the way to her knees like ribbons of sunlight, partially wrapping around her slender figure. Matching golden eyes carried the intelligence and authority unique to a powerful woman.
Peter recognized her instantly.
Lusamine.
The woman countless Pokémon fans from his previous world jokingly referred to as "Mother-in-law."
…Though with her looks, status, and figure, she had definitely attracted a very particular group of admirers too.
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