"Fighting is of course possible, but at least we have to see what the first priority is. As long as you're here, Lucario won't go anywhere else, so we can battle anytime. But before that, I think it's necessary to put Jirachi's wish at the top of the list."
Zeraora looked at the cute Pokémon beside him with some envy.
But the final decision rested with either Lucario or Roy. Zeraora could only follow the choices of these two—he couldn't force them. He could see the powerful strength that Lucario possessed, and forcing things wasn't in his nature. He definitely wasn't a Pokémon who would pressure others carelessly.
"I know that your strength has grown, and at the same time, your Aura Force has evolved into another way of using power. Although it seems the power has evolved and become stronger, it can also gradually influence other things in this world."
"If you want to make yourself stronger, even if this special ability has evolved and appeared, you must not relax your training. You need to use it constantly!"
"So I have a task for you here. Since we have no way to buy fireworks in the human world from here, we can make them ourselves. The method of making fireworks—although using basic materials can of course burst out colorful and gorgeous fireworks, we definitely have quite a few types of Pokémon, and the skills and moves they can use."
"We only need to release our energy moves into the sky, and when the gathered energy is displayed, it will basically be the same as fireworks purchased in the human world. And more beautiful patterns can appear under our controlled direction."
Lucario's eyes sparkled.
He had never doubted his master's intentions, and he knew that every word his master said was for his own good. For example, he could really feel how much his power had grown by using these items. Now, if he encountered Guzzlord again after all this training, he could rely on his own powerful strength and the skills he had mastered to never let his master suffer any harm. Any enemy who appeared before him wanting to hurt his master would have to consider whether they had the strength to deal with Lucario.
There was another trace of desire revealed in his piercing gaze. The growth of this power had indeed made him fall into an obsession. But such rapid growth, in some aspects, was indeed a bit too fast theoretically. This wasn't conducive to building a proper foundation for his power—he needed time to consolidate. So the trace of desire revealed in the corner of his eyes was deliberately ignored by Roy. Although strength growth was indeed gratifying, everything needed moderation.
This kind of thing was best when balanced—too much wasn't good, too little wouldn't have any effect. Moderation was enough.
"I know what you want, but haven't I told you before? When it's truly time to hand it over to you, of course I won't be stingy. But right now, your strength needs to stabilize. If you don't allow your current power to settle properly, I absolutely cannot give you the next level of training."
Lucario could feel through his Aura Force how emotions worked, and he could also sense the firm rejection Roy radiated.
The ears that had perked up from excitement then drooped from disappointment.
The power he sought was within reach, but now there was no way to hold such power in his paws in time. This was indeed very regrettable.
Seeing that Lucario would accept this, Roy didn't dwell on it further. Instead, he called Lucario to his side, saying he had another task for him.
"What you need to do now is take the Aura Force you're controlling and include all the power you'll generate in a moment. Aura Force and wave power have the same foundation, but what they can display produces completely different effects. You need to wrap the energy that can be displayed into it."
"But it definitely won't affect their built-in energy. Then rise above into the sky until you can no longer control the Aura around you—remove it all, and then all the contained energy will burst out. At that moment, something similar to fireworks will definitely form."
Using Aura Force, Roy conveyed the meaning he wanted to express to Lucario as intended. But fearing he might not understand, Roy had Zeraora, who was staying beside him like an idle bystander, help with a small experiment. At least this would allow Zeraora to play a certain role.
Roy could also control a little bit of the Aura Force that Lucario possessed. Although it wasn't as huge and powerful as the Aura Force controlled by Lucario himself, this reduced and weakened version could still demonstrate the concept to a certain extent.
"This kind of thing is just a piece of cake for you, and it won't consume too much power. When you flick your finger, a small electric spark will appear—no problem, right?"
The power of blue Aura conveyed Roy's meaning. Although a little reluctant, Zeraora still created the crackling electric spark. Like a cat's paw gesture, the small electrical discharge continued to accumulate and remain there. The moment it fully formed, the blue Aura wrapped it up and compressed it into a blue sphere the size of a glass marble.
Even Lucario didn't realize that Aura Force had such a usage. His eyes focused intently on Roy's hand.
"At this moment, it becomes like this. Your power is stronger, so the flames and displays you can wrap will be larger. The higher in the sky, the more beautiful the display."