In the breeding house's main hall, Latias and Latios were eating happily.
Carver observed the two Pokémon's mood and joy levels, finding they were rising at a visible rate.
A small sun representing joy had even appeared above Latias's head.
Then lines of text appeared before Carver's eyes.
[Latios's mood improved. Joy Level +30. Received Latios's gift: "Tailwind" TM.]
[TM (Tailwind): Flying-type move. Whips up a fierce wind that boosts the Speed stat of all party Pokémon for a certain period. Uses remaining: 9999/9999.]
[Latias's mood improved. Joy Level +60. Received Latias's gift: "Heal Pulse" TM.]
[TM (Heal Pulse): Psychic-type move. Releases healing pulses that heal injuries and restore the target Pokémon's HP.]
"Tailwind and Heal Pulse, huh." Carver raised an eyebrow, thinking these were two very good support moves.
However, what concerned him more was how to gain experience from Latias and Latios.
Just as Carver was thinking about how to request this from the two Pokémon, Latias in front of him had finished eating all the apple pie on the table.
She let out a satisfied burp, so happy her eyes curved into crescents.
"Latias~!"
Carver looked up.
Latias looked back at him happily.
The way Pokémon expressed happiness and affection was very simple.
Latias flew over to Carver's side and happily nuzzled him with her head, just like a small cat or dog.
Carver thought that if she had a tail, it would probably be wagging frantically right now.
Carver smiled and asked: "How was today's apple pie?"
"Latias~!"
Latias gave Carver her answer through her actions and tone.
"That's good. I was worried you might not like my apple pie and never come to the breeding house again!" Carver said.
Hearing this, Latias quickly shook her head.
"Latias!"
How could that be?
The apple pie Carver made was the most delicious apple pie she and her brother had ever eaten!
Moreover, as Psychic-type Pokémon, although they weren't particularly skilled at sensing emotions, they could more or less sense others' feelings and thoughts through psychic power.
Like now, both she and her brother could very clearly sense this human named Carver's welcome and fondness for them.
Undoubtedly, this was a very kind human.
Otherwise, why would he make delicious apple pie for them upon first meeting? The pure and innocent Latias couldn't help but think.
So she and her brother would often come visit the breeding house in the future!
Compared to Latias, Latios was much calmer emotionally—at least he didn't show obvious emotional displays like his sister.
At this moment, he looked at Carver with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.
Unlike his sister, Latios understood many things and was very mature.
For instance, now this human had entertained him and his sister, making delicious apple pie for them.
They couldn't just eat and drink for free here. Naturally, he should find something to give in return to thank him for the hospitality.
The next second, a faint blue glow appeared in Latios's eyes.
Then Carver heard a voice in his mind.
"Thank you very much for your hospitality, human. As thanks, my sister and I can help you fulfill one wish."
Hearing this, Carver was immediately stunned.
This voice was... Latios?!!
But how could Latios speak?
Could it have mastered telepathy?
Telepathy—a miraculous ability to understand human language and communicate with humans through mental connection.
This power generally appeared in Pokémon with excellent mastery of psychic and mental powers.
Pokémon with this ability could communicate directly with humans without translation.
Latios was a Psychic-type Pokémon. He and his sister Latias had lived for who knows how many years, so mastering this skill was natural.
Thinking of this, Carver quickly calmed down.
He looked at Latios before him and asked: "Really anything at all?"
Before Latios could answer, his sister Latias nodded repeatedly.
"Latias!"
Although she couldn't communicate with humans like her brother, she could understand and comprehend human language!
Seeing his sister's reaction, Latios felt somewhat helpless but still nodded slightly, communicating telepathically: "Of course."
"Actually, to be honest, there is one thing I'd like to ask of you both," Carver said.
He looked at his own Pokémon nearby and continued:
"I'd like to ask you two to have a battle so my Pokémon can observe and learn from the sidelines. Your strength is very powerful. If they can learn something from it, it would definitely benefit them greatly."
Hearing this, Latios was slightly stunned.
Such a small wish?
He could certainly fulfill it.
It was just having him battle his sister... Latios instinctively looked at Latias beside him, feeling somewhat reluctant.
However, Latias looked eager and full of fighting spirit.
"Latias—!"
Her expression seemed like she couldn't wait to spar with her brother.
Latios: "..."
Fine, so be it.
"We agree," Latios made his decision.
"In that case, thank you very much!" Carver said gratefully.
However, deciding who should wear the Exp. Share to gain this legendary-level experience was a problem.
Carver looked at the Pokémon before him.
Bagon stepped forward with fiery eyes, speaking first: "Bagon!"
Having already experienced the Exp. Share, it clearly understood this was a rare opportunity to become stronger!
The two Pokémon before them had unfathomable strength—even it was no match for them.
If it could learn from their experience through the Exp. Share, then it would definitely become super powerful this time!
"Growl!"
Growlithe followed closely, not to be outdone.
It also wanted to become stronger, because then it could do more things for Carver!
"Gastly..." Little Gastly made a weak sound.
It looked at Bagon, then at Growlithe, not knowing what to say.
Because it also wanted to become stronger, to help Carver and protect Carver.
The three Pokémon looked at each other, none wanting to miss this rare opportunity.
Carver suddenly felt a headache coming on.
Indeed, this was really a difficult matter!
Looking at the three Pokémon before him, a new idea suddenly popped into Carver's mind.
Why not... play rock-paper-scissors!