[Pokémon: Serperior]
Gender: Female
Type: Grass
Ability: Contrary (+)
Potential: Divine
Individual Values: HP (31+2), Attack (31+1), Special Attack (31+2), Defense (31+1), Special Defense (31+2), Speed (31+3)
Power: Level 78-79
Moves: Vine Whip, Leech Seed, Glare, Aura Sphere, Grassy Terrain...
Description: Has accepted the Origin of the World Tree. Naturally gathers the surrounding natural energy and can borrow a portion of the World Tree's power.
Every single stat had reached its maximum!
That was Lin Feng's first shock.
His second was that Serperior's strength was now only a single step away from Champion level!
Even more incredible, the description mentioned the ability to draw in the World Tree's natural energy while continuously gathering the surrounding life force.
In simple terms, Serperior had become a miniature World Tree.
Whether Pokémon or humans, anyone who stayed by her side would gradually receive extraordinary benefits.
Just like the Pokémon living on the World Tree, whose potential was generally more than an entire tier higher than Pokémon living elsewhere.
That was the blessing of the World Tree.
Now Serperior possessed that very same quality.
If she remained in Wutong Town, the Pokémon around her would slowly see their potential improve. Even the humans living there would become healthier, less susceptible to illness, and perhaps even enjoy longer lifespans.
φ(゜▽゜*) "Sera...?"
Feeling the dramatic changes within herself, the normally calm and dignified Serperior wore an unusually confused expression.
An endless stream of natural energy now flowed through her body in perfect harmony with the surrounding world.
She had always possessed Aura power.
Now that Aura had become stronger, clearer, and more refined than ever before. She could even sense everything happening throughout the enormous World Tree.
She had originally believed this trip was simply so Lin Feng could discover more delicious ingredients, allowing her to gain a special power just like Blaziken and Alolan Ninetales.
She had never imagined that merely arriving here would transform her so completely.
"Haa..."
Lin Feng let out a long breath, finally calming himself before smiling warmly.
"Well, Serperior. Since you've received such an incredible gift, you'll have to take even better care of that Pecha Berry tree from now on."
It was like an investment.
The World Tree had invested in Serperior through that unique Pecha Berry tree, nurturing her growth.
In return, it hoped she would cultivate that miraculous tree into the future it envisioned.
Of course, the risks of that investment would be borne entirely by the World Tree itself.
"Sera..."
Before Serperior could respond, Mew, who had been floating overhead, spoke first.
However, there was a trace of disappointment on its face.
"Mew..."
"How could this happen..."
Puffing out its cheeks, Mew floated beside Serperior.
Then it drifted over to one of the energy crystals, placed a tiny paw on its surface, and softly muttered,
"Mew..."
"Why?"
Only a gentle breeze answered.
It was speaking directly with the World Tree.
The contents of that conversation could only be understood by Mew and the World Tree.
Perhaps Serperior could understand it now as well.
"Mew... Mew..."
At first, Lin Feng assumed Mew was upset because the World Tree had shared part of its Origin power with Serperior.
But after listening to Mew's complaints, the corners of his mouth twitched.
Mew wasn't jealous at all.
It was complaining because Serperior couldn't become the World Tree's permanent guardian.
If she could, Mew wouldn't have to keep returning here every so often.
In other words...
Mew simply wanted someone else to do its job.
The thought made Lin Feng laugh inwardly.
It was impossible.
Serperior was an independent Pokémon. She couldn't remain on the World Tree forever.
Besides, unlike Mew, she couldn't freely fly across the world at incredible speeds.
The World Tree had undoubtedly considered all of that already.
Still, from this alone, Lin Feng realized the World Tree possessed far greater awareness than he had ever imagined.
Soon, after listening to the World Tree's gentle explanation, Mew finally nodded.
It looked completely convinced.
"Mew..."
"Fine... I get it..."
Although still a little dejected, Mew quickly recovered.
Grabbing Victini's hand, it happily called out to everyone.
"Mew!"
"Let's go! Let's go!"
It flew ahead once again, with Victini and Lugia following behind.
Lin Feng watched Serperior glide back to his side and gently stroked her head.
"Come on. We'll catch up with them in a minute."
"Sera~"
Serperior affectionately rubbed her face against his hand without saying much.
Then she began gliding after Mew.
Just because Lin Feng didn't ask Serperior about what had happened didn't mean the other Pokémon could restrain their curiosity.
Some were too shy to ask.
Alolan Ninetales, however, was certainly not.
She circled Serperior nonstop, repeatedly asking what had just happened.
Serperior was clearly growing annoyed, yet she wasn't sure how to explain it.
Finally, after enduring the endless questioning, she gave up.
A Vine Whip shot out, wrapped tightly around Alolan Ninetales, and effortlessly dragged her behind as Serperior continued after Lin Feng.
"Niiiiine!"
"Please don't! I won't ask anymore!"
Serperior pretended not to hear.
Out of options, Alolan Ninetales could only look at Lin Feng with tear-filled pleading eyes.
(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`) "Ninetales..."
Lin Feng could only spread his hands helplessly.
There was nothing he could do.
At that moment, all nine of Alolan Ninetales' tails drooped pitifully as she was carried away by Serperior like a squealing piglet being hauled off to market.
Fortunately, her suffering didn't last long.
Once they arrived at Mew's secret treasure spot, Serperior finally released her.
"Nii..."
Although Alolan Ninetales was still pouting, she didn't dare argue with Serperior.
She could only sulk beside Lin Feng.
"Mew! Mew!"
The moment they arrived, Mew's face lit up with excitement.
In a grassy clearing shaded by towering trees, it dragged a large cardboard box out from the hollow of an old tree.
The contents weren't rare treasures at all.
Picture books.
Children's toy cars.
Little pinwheels.
Oddly shaped stones.
They were all incredibly ordinary objects.
Among them, the picture books were by far the most numerous.
Perhaps it was these simple little treasures that had kept Mew company throughout its unimaginably long life.
Beaming proudly, Mew looked at Lin Feng before spreading its tiny arms toward everything around it.
"Mew! Mew!"
"Look! I have so, so many treasures!"
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