Somewhere in the forest on Lily Island.
Natsuhiko and Togetic sat under a tree, looking up at the stars through the intricate shadows of the trees above.
He hadn't sat quietly like this with Togetic for a long time to have a proper chat.
"Togetic, how long has it been since you left the underground tunnel?"
Hearing this, Togetic lowered its head, trying to count on its fingers.
Only to realize, it has no fingers.
"Chako yi—"
"Hahaha—" Natsuhiko looked at Togetic's cute expression, rubbed its little head, and couldn't help but laugh.
"These fingers aren't useful, it's okay not to have them, right?"
Togetic nodded its head repeatedly.
Hmm hmm.
It glanced at its own hands with slight disdain.
Of course, that was just for show. It still cherished its hands dearly.
"If you're unwilling, we don't have to continue." Natsuhiko said, his expression somewhat complex.
Togetic was startled and immediately shook its head vigorously.
"Chako yi!"
It wasn't particularly attached to its current form, having already evolved once, it was accustomed to it.
The first evolution had happened unexpectedly, without its preparation, quite sudden.
This time, Natsuhiko had informed it in advance, and it already knew what it would look like after evolving.
Rather than being unwilling, it felt a bit apprehensive.
It's like some people who hesitate and feel nervous when changing their hairstyle.
Will it look good after the change? Will it be handsome? Will it suit them?
Especially when the appearance changes drastically after a Pokémon's evolution.
But Togetic had a few days to accept and adapt, by now, it didn't resist the idea, more likely it seemed...
The uncertainty whether, after evolving, it could meet Natsuhiko's expectations.
This was probably the most hesitant matter for Togetic.
Bang—
Natsuhiko's hand fell gently on Togetic's head, rubbing it lightly.
"Chako yi?"
Togetic slowly lifted its head, looking at Natsuhiko's gentle smiling face, its little nose twitching softly.
"There are still so many places we haven't visited, right?"
Togetic instinctively nodded.
"Actually, the best view in the world might be at the mountain top. Shall we climb up together?"
The "mountain top" view, huh?
Togetic gradually let go of its apprehension, its small eyes filled with brightness and determination.
"Chako yi!"
Let's go see it!
"Great! Let's go see it!"
While laughing, Natsuhiko took out a milky white stone exuding a faint misty aura.
Stone of Light!
Top-tier quality!
Unlike Doublade, after Togetic's previous inner breakthrough, its development at this stage was already quite advanced, further progress could only be achieved through continuous training and battle.
And Doublade, having just been coated, needed time to adapt to its body and changes.
Therefore, rather than evolving Doublade as Agatha suggested, it was better for Togetic to evolve!
Moreover, the evolution of Togetic was part of Natsuhiko's long-planned agenda.
His hesitation about tomorrow's competition stemmed partly from uncertainty regarding Togetic's evolution timing.
Whether to wait until after the competition to quietly evolve back in Suiyi Town, or let it shine brilliantly on the stage.
There was also the event regarding a new Pokémon's evolution form tied to this.
Considering Togetic's lively flamboyant nature, its fondness for lively settings and Spotlights...
Perhaps, this could be a perfect debut ceremony for it.
Seeing the Stone of Light again, Togetic's gaze was wholly captivated by it.
Togetic could clearly feel the gentle glimmers emitting from the Stone of Light, causing every cell in its body to cheer, and the energy within it to rejoice.
This was a call from its instincts.
Without any hesitation, Togetic lightly flapped its wings, approaching Natsuhiko, slowly moving closer to the Stone of Light in his hand.
As it approached, Togetic's body also began to emit a faint glow.
The next moment.
The two forces of gentle light melded together.
Togetic's entire form was enveloped by this light, transforming into the shape of a cocoon.
Natsuhiko sat on the ground, watching this unfold with deep satisfaction.
Another fully evolved Pokémon was about to be born.
It wasn't the spectacular brilliance he imagined; he had deliberately come to the forest to avoid unnecessary attention, the light emanating from the Stone of Light and Togetic was very gentle, enveloping him, providing a warm and cozy feeling.
The light of happiness.
And inside this Light Cocoon, Togetic's silhouette could be faintly seen undergoing wonderful transformations.
Top-tier quality Evolution Stone!
This was Natsuhiko's first time using a top-tier Evolution Stone, and it was Togetic's first time evolving using an Evolution Stone.
So, he was eager to see the differences in the post-evolution phase between top-tier quality and regular quality.
Just an evolution?
Clearly impossible.
Moreover, Natsuhiko was curious about whether Togetic's attributes would change post-evolution considering it had already awakened its Fairy Type.
It's worth noting that Fairy Energy in the entire Pokemon Realm was quite scarce.
And then.
Under his watchful eye, bits of pink sparkles gathered from all directions of the forest, pouring into the Light Cocoon formed by Togetic.
From a bird's-eye view.
It could be seen that the entire forest region on Lily Island, and even areas beyond Lily Island's sea borders, had numerous barely discernible pink specks converging towards the Light Cocoon.