“Chirp!!”
As soon as the metallic film was applied, the Scyther felt a surge within its body, an urge to absorb the metal. It struggled to suppress this agitation with sheer willpower.
"Excuse me, sir, we have an Everstone here, suitable for your Scyther," the shop assistant reminded him.
"Well, then hurry up and get it," Xiao Mao blinked, forgetting about the special item.
The shop assistant brought out the Everstone and placed it near Scyther. Instantly, the agitation within the Pokemon vanished.
Xiao Mao and the assistant sped up the application. Soon, the Scyther turned silver, worthy of being called a Shiny Scyther.
Once the application was complete, the shop assistant removed the Everstone from the Scyther.
"Chirp!!"
The moment the Everstone was taken away, the metallic film coating the surface activated the cells within the Scyther. Each cell shone with incandescent light.
Other customers and staff members turned to look.
The light of evolution enveloped the Scyther, causing it to grow rapidly, surpassing Xiao Mao's height. Its wings gradually shrank, and its scythes retracted, transforming into pincer-like appendages.
The evolution concluded, revealing a giant red-armored Scizor standing beside him.
【LV24 Scizor ♂/Elite Four】
As the shop assistant had said, Scizor's potential had been elevated from Gym Leader to Elite Four, a single level increase.
"Scizor, return," Xiao Mao said, recalling Scizor into its Pokeball as the crowd grew larger.
"And also, could I get another regular Metallic Coat?" Xiao Mao requested.
The Metallic Coat increased the power of Steel-type moves. Kanto didn't have a Steel-type Gym, so he couldn't obtain a high-grade one. He had to settle for the regular version.
"Certainly, sir, please follow me," The shop assistant immediately retrieved a metallic box from under the counter. It increased the power of Steel-type moves by 20% once a Pokemon carried it.
After purchasing the Metallic Coat, Xiao Mao left the Silver Department Store.
"Welcome back anytime, sir."
The shop assistant courteously saw Xiao Mao off at the elevator entrance.
......!
【Pokemon: Scizor ♂】
【Type: Bug, Steel】
【Level: 24】
【Potential: Elite Four】
【Ability: Technician (Increases the power of moves with 60 base power or less by 50% when attacking.)】
【Moves: Leer, Quick Attack, Fury Cutter, Facade, Aerial Ace, Slash, Bullet Punch】
【Friendship: 205 (Max: 255)】
【Held Item: Metallic Coat】
"Not bad, it learned Bullet Punch," Xiao Mao was satisfied with his Scizor's stats. Its level was still a bit low. If he went to fight Nuzleaf now, he'd likely get crushed.
"I wonder if I can encounter an Abra," Xiao Mao decided to capture an Abra. The Saffron City Gym wasn't just a gym, it was also a Psychic-type school. The Gym also recruited students, so there were some Psychic-type Pokemon in the vicinity of Saffron City.
After all, the system's mission needed to be accomplished. However, Abra was notoriously difficult to catch. In the original story, Xiao Mao had a Alakazam. He just couldn't remember where he caught it.
He did use Alakazam in the Silver Conference, but couldn't recall which battle it was used in.
Saffron City was the most likely place in Kanto to find an Abra or Alakazam.
If Abra wasn't a restricted Pokemon, Xiao Mao would have considered buying one directly.
But there was another way to obtain an Abra, becoming a student of the Saffron Gym. There was a chance to obtain an Abra this way, but this method would take time.
"Wait, there's a way," Xiao Mao suddenly thought of a way to get an Abra.
With a plan in mind, Xiao Mao rode his bike towards the vicinity of the Saffron Gym.
"It should be around here," Xiao Mao looked around, searching for his target.
The current Gym Leader of Saffron City was originally Nuzleaf's father, but Nuzleaf had taken over the position.
Nuzleaf used to be a cheerful and lively girl, but her father made her learn psychic abilities. During her training, she lacked companionship. This led to the accidental birth of a cold personality while learning psychic abilities, while her original cheerful and lively personality was sealed within a doll by Nuzleaf's cold personality.
As Nuzleaf's psychic abilities grew stronger, her father could no longer control her, eventually being forced to resign from the Gym Leader position.
After becoming Gym Leader, Nuzleaf initially fulfilled her duties normally, but there had been some changes lately. Any trainer who challenged her and lost would be transformed into a doll and toyed with by Nuzleaf.
Her father couldn't just stand by and watch. Even though he had been driven out of the Gym, he frequently lingered around, warning trainers who came to challenge.
Even if a trainer was turned into a doll, he would secretly rescue them.
After all, the Saffron Gym was a designated Gym of the Pokemon League. If such incidents continued, the League would definitely intervene. Nuzleaf's father didn't want his Gym to be stripped of its status and could only silently contribute behind the scenes.
"Young man, are you here to challenge the Saffron Gym?" A voice called out from behind.
Xiao Mao turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a green jacket and yellow baseball cap, looking suspiciously like a human trafficker.
However, this was the person Xiao Mao was looking for, Nuzleaf's father.
"You are Mr. Nuzleaf, right?" Xiao Mao asked.
"Oh, you know me," The middle-aged man was surprised. He had been out of the Gym Leader position for two years. Basically, everyone outside Kanto thought Nuzleaf was the Gym Leader.
"I saw your photo on the internet." Xiao Mao said.
Nuzleaf ignored this, with a serious expression he advised, "The current Saffron Gym Leader is Nuzleaf. I suggest you don't challenge her."
He didn't mention the consequences, as if it got out, the Pokemon League would definitely send someone to investigate.
"Mr. Nuzleaf, I've heard about Nuzleaf's actions. I think you should address this issue head-on. This situation is not sustainable." Xiao Mao stated.
"Have you challenged Nuzleaf?" Nuzleaf questioned.
"No, but I met a student from the Saffron Gym on the road and learned some things about the Gym." Xiao Mao made up a reason.
The speaker was unintentional, the listener was attentive.
Nuzleaf genuinely believed it.
Because Nuzleaf had been too harsh on her students recently, many had left, and it was normal to spread news about the Saffron Gym.