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On the mountaintop.
After swallowing the Type Gem, Zorua didn't undergo any dramatic transformation as David had imagined. There was no powerful Aura radiating from its body, nor was there any flash of white light enveloping its form.
Aside from the deeper glow in its eyes, Zorua looked no different than before. However, through David's Aura perception, he could sense that the current Zorua had grown far stronger than it was previously.
From the Pokédex, David could see that Zorua had successfully broken through the Ordinary level and steadily reached level 22. This was exactly why David had saved the Type Gem for this breakthrough moment. Rather than wasting the accumulated energy while still at the Ordinary level, it was better to train Zorua to its limit first, then use the Type Gem to break through to the Veteran level—taking a significant step forward.
As expected, the results didn't disappoint him. The effect was quite ideal, and the little fox had proven itself capable, immediately reaching level 22 after breaking through.
It was important to understand that the Veteran level represented a significant milestone. Most Pokémon remained at the Novice and Ordinary levels, and most household Pokémon that weren't professionally trained would stay at these levels for their entire lives due to limited resources, training opportunities, and their own natural aptitudes. While Veteran-level Pokémon weren't exactly rare, Pokémon that reached this level were already considered to possess considerable combat ability—incomparable to those at the former two levels.
In the wild, most Pokémon that reached this level could undergo evolution at this stage, with their bodies fully matured. It was also from this point onward that improvement in a Pokémon's strength would no longer be as simple and rapid as before.
Therefore, even by professional Trainer standards, most students' Pokémon were typically at the Veteran level when they participated in the Pokémon College Entrance Examination. Compared to those Pokémon, aside from a slightly higher level, their combat power was completely incomparable to David's carefully nurtured Zorua. It should be noted that summer vacation hadn't even ended yet, and he had only had Zorua for less than a month.
Standing nearby, Riolu couldn't help but show an envious expression as it watched Zorua, whose strength had clearly made another significant breakthrough.
Seeing this, David stepped forward and gently stroked Riolu's small head.
"There's no need to envy Zorua. Your Type Gem is also ready. As long as you work hard, you'll soon become as strong as it is."
"Rio!" Riolu's eyes lit up with determination. "I understand, David! Please train me even harder in the future!"
Upon hearing David's words, Riolu immediately replaced its envious expression with a serious demeanor as it spoke to David.
"You said that yourself, so don't complain about being tired later!"
"Rio!" Riolu nodded firmly.
"Alright, alright, there's no need to be so serious all the time..."
Just as David finished comforting Riolu, Zorua completed absorbing the energy from the Type Gem. After breaking through, the little fox immediately pounced into David's arms.
"Easy there, Zorua..."
"Zorua!" The fox Pokémon nuzzled against him. "Hehe! David, I've gotten stronger again! I feel so amazing now!"
"Alright, alright, stop showing off for now. Let me check your current status first."
As he spoke, David opened the system interface and used the detailed scan function.
Name: Zorua (Hisuian Form) [Disguised]
Type: Normal/Ghost
Gender: ♀
Energy Level: 22 (Veteran)
Potential: Red
Height: 0.7m (Average: 0.7m) Weight: 12.5kg (Average: 12.5kg)
Ability: Illusion
Held Item: Spell Tag
Moves: Scratch, Leer, Hone Claws, Shadow Sneak, Double Team, Hex, Will-O-Wisp, Dig, Icy Wind, Agility, Shadow Claw, Calm Mind, Swift, Aerial Ace, Hidden Power (Psychic), Grudge, Protect
Egg Moves: Detect, Extrasensory, Memento
Talent Analysis:
Energy Talent: Excellent Physical Talent: Outstanding Mental Talent: Quasi-Legendary
Details:
Current Pokémon's average physical development is approximately 2.6 times that of its peers. Leg muscle strength is approximately 2.9 times higher, body flexibility is approximately 3.1 times higher, and body strength is approximately 2.2 times higher. Current Pokémon's Psychic power is approximately 7-15 times that of its peers. (Current Psychic power can continue to increase under stimulation.)
Looking at the impressive data before him, David couldn't help but smile with admiration. "As expected of my little fox. You're truly amazing."
First, the move pool. This breakthrough had brought three new moves to Zorua: Hidden Power (Psychic), Grudge, and Protect. Needless to say, these were all very practical moves. The next step would be to train Zorua to master them and figure out how to incorporate them into actual battle strategies.
"So Hidden Power's type is indeed Psychic!"
However, David's attention wasn't focused on the "miracle move" Protect. Instead, his gaze fell upon Hidden Power.
For Protect, David had originally planned to purchase a TM later or have one of his parents' Pokémon teach it to Zorua. He hadn't expected the little fox to learn it naturally through leveling up. Zorua truly made things easy for him.
It was the appearance of the Psychic-type Hidden Power, combined with Zorua's steadily growing and exceptional Psychic power, that made David scratch his head in thought. If it weren't for the system panel displayed before him, he might have thought he'd remembered incorrectly. Could it be that Hisuian Form Zorua actually had a Psychic typing?
Zorua's talent in Psychic abilities was truly extraordinary. It seemed he could invest more effort into developing this area in the future.
The physical changes weren't particularly significant. Zorua had already reached the standard developmental level for its species quite early on. Although its physical fitness continued to improve during this time, its size hadn't continued to grow larger.
David understood the reason for this. After all, the Zoroark evolutionary line was known for its speed and agility. If Zorua's body became too large, it would actually be somewhat disadvantageous. Sometimes, "bigger is better" wasn't always the right approach. Such growth patterns were better suited for Pokémon like Tyranitar, Rhyperior, and Aggron.
At least for Zorua, this was the case. David's vision for it was as an agile special attacker—or even a swift, dual-role assassin—not a heavily armored warrior or a frontline tank.
The special calcium supplement David had purchased earlier at a high price, made from Ghost-type Marowak bone powder, had indeed produced remarkable effects. The detailed evaluation of Zorua no longer contained the previous recommendation to strengthen physical training.
In a short period of time, Zorua's physical strength had reached more than twice the average of its peers. The effect of that special calcium supplement could be said to be invaluable.
"Speaking of which, the items from that shop are really high quality! Should I visit again next time? I just hope their shop owner can surprise me with some more rare finds!"
David mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Since everything is done, let's head back! We'll have a big feast for lunch today as a celebration for Zorua's breakthrough!"
"Zorua!" The little fox jumped excitedly. "Yay! I want to eat David's homemade cooking!"
"Rio!" Riolu chimed in. "Me too!"
"Alright, alright, I promise both of you. Let's go! Time to head back, you two little gluttons."