"So that's how it is…"
Silas finally understood.
"I didn't expect this power plant to contain a special magnetic field capable of helping Pokémon evolve."
Now he also understood why Kiera had said the moment he stepped into the power plant that he was destined to die.
This kind of special magnetic field was extremely precious.
Certain Pokémon could evolve within it.
Many Pokémon that normally require a Thunder Stone could also evolve here.
For example:
Magneton evolving into Magnezone
Nosepass evolving into Probopass
Besides that, the magnetic field contained extremely dense Electric-type energy.
Training Pokémon inside such an environment would be twice as efficient.
For Electric-type Pokémon, it was practically a leveling cheat.
If this discovery were reported to the Pokémon League, the reward would certainly be enormous.
For an ordinary civilian trainer, it could truly change their fate.
Silas sighed quietly.
Originally, when Kiera first noticed someone entering the power plant, she had considered sharing the discovery.
But when she realized the person was Silas, the trainer who had defeated her the day before ,The hatred she held toward League-affiliated trainers resurfaced.
That hatred had once driven her to avenge her beloved Pokémon.
It had pushed her to transform herself.
To leave her past behind and become a respected Gym apprentice.
Yet that same hatred had ultimately led to her downfall.
In the end, she died in the very place that had helped her rise.
Silas glanced at the corpse beside the crater.
"No wonder that Magnezone evolved here…"
If he wasn't mistaken, the special magnetic field should be located on the third floor of the power plant.
He looked down at Kiera.
After everything she had suffered, Silas granted her a swift end.
A flash of cold steel.
The dagger cut across her throat.
The Gym apprentice who had ambushed him in the power plant and fought him through multiple life-or-death exchanges Was now dead.
Silas looked around at the ruined battlefield. For a moment, the tension in his chest finally loosened.
"That was close…"
"But at least we gained something."
He smiled.
"Welcome to the team, Honchkrow."
Honchkrow flapped its wings and flew back toward him.
It landed on Silas's shoulder.
Silas immediately felt his body sink slightly.
Honchkrow was no longer the small Murkrow it once was.
Its body had grown much larger and heavier.
Silas laughed and shook his head.
"Looks like you won't be able to sit on my shoulder anymore."
"Back then you stood on my shoulder to see the world…"
"But from now on—"
"I'll be riding on your back while we soar across the sky."
"KRRAAA!"
Honchkrow let out a cheerful cry.
This Pokémon, known for its cruelty and cunning, actually showed a rare expression of satisfaction.
.....
After cleaning up the battlefield, Silas finally had time to carefully observe his newly evolved partner.
Normally, a Honchkrow was about 0.9 meters tall But Silas's Honchkrow stood at 1.5 meters.
Its wings were especially well-developed.
When spread out, they looked even larger than the wings of his previous flying mount, Fearow.
A normal Honchkrow could barely carry a person But Silas's Honchkrow could likely carry two or even three people without much difficulty.
The Pokémon's appearance had also changed dramatically.
Unlike Murkrow's completely black feathers, Honchkrow's body now had white feathers on its chest and face.
The contrast between deep black and pure white created a unique elegance.
Inside its wings were dark red feathers, and the tail had a small tuft of crimson down that looked almost like dried blood.
It was both beautiful And slightly terrifying.
The most striking feature, however, was the feathered "gentleman's hat" on its head.
Its narrow, sharp eyes made it look like an eagle ready to strike.
Even its claws had changed.
What used to be orange claws had now turned jet black.
Silas had no doubt, A single strike from those claws could crush a human skull.
Silas excitedly pulled out his Pokédex.
"Beep beep beep"
The device scanned the Pokémon.
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Honchkrow – The Big Boss Pokémon.
The evolved form of Murkrow. It becomes active at night and is known for leading flocks of Murkrow.
Level: 34
Gender: Male
Type: Dark / Flying
Ability: Moxie
Height: 1.5 m (0.9 m above average)
Weight: 40 kg (27.9 kg above average)
Evaluation:
Excellent potential.
Outstanding energy control.
Exceptional physical strength.
High talent in learning moves.
This Pokémon possesses the potential of a future champion.
Moves Known:
Peck
Wing Attack
Haze
Pursuit
Astonish
Sucker Punch
Gust
Night Shade
Torment
Taunt
Snatch
Night Slash
Swagger
Nasty Plot
Protect
Tailwind
Double Team
Steel Wing
Hidden Power
Egg Moves:
Drill Peck
Sucker Punch
Roost
Brave Bird
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After reading the Pokédex report, Silas felt extremely satisfied.
"The high-grade Dusk Stone really lives up to its reputation."
"It even improved Honchkrow's potential."
"From inside to outside… it's undergone a perfect transformation."
"At the moment, Honchkrow probably has the highest potential among all my Pokémon."
He released Honchkrow again.
Feeling the dark-type energy still leaking from its body, Silas immediately realized something.
The energy from its evolution had not yet been fully absorbed.
For a while, Honchkrow's level would likely increase rapidly as it digested the remaining power from the Dusk Stone.
Still…Silas sighed slightly.
"It's a shame the Prankster ability disappeared."
"Moxie is good… but if I could choose, I would definitely keep Prankster."
Among the hundreds of known Pokémon abilities, Prankster ranked near the very top.
Moxie was strong but it barely made the top thirty.
Of course, that was still impressive among over two hundred abilities.
Silas chuckled.
"But Moxie isn't bad either."
"A Honchkrow overflowing with confidence…"
"The more it fights, the stronger it becomes."
He gently stroked the soft black feathers on Honchkrow's back.
...
Silas then set up a temporary camp in the main hall of the power plant.
He released all of his Pokémon and began treating their injuries one by one.
The special magnetic field on the third floor wasn't going anywhere.
There was no need to rush.
Who knew if the cunning Kiera had left traps up there?
Silas's long-developed habit of caution made him naturally careful.
"Luckily I brought enough healing potions."
He handed each Pokémon a small bottle of recovery medicine.
These potions were made primarily using materials from Grass-type Pokémon and were extremely effective.
They were always in high demand at the Breeders' Guild.
Many trainers had to travel to each city just to purchase them But Silas didn't need to buy any.
He could produce them himself.
He looked at his Pokémon.
The partners who had fought alongside him in life-and-death battles.
A strange warmth rose in his chest.
"Thank you for your hard work."
The Pokémon responded happily.
"Craaaaw!"
"Shaaaar!"
"KRAAA!"
"Umbreooooon!"
The exhausted team rested together in the quiet power plant.
For the first time since the battle began Peace returned to the battlefield.
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(End of chapter)