Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 484 - 483: Changes in the Pokémon Egg

Cain poured another dose of the elixir onto the Larvitar egg.

All the elixir's liquid was absorbed without a trace by the egg. Holding it, Cain could clearly feel a notable increase in temperature radiating from the egg's surface into his hands.

Instinctively, Cain enveloped the egg with his psychic powers.

Although he could previously sense the heartbeat of the Pokémon within, it had been faint at the time. Now, Cain could perceive a strong, rhythmic pulse.

Not only that, though the Pokémon egg hadn't absorbed anything other than the elixir, Cain noticed its weight was gradually increasing.

With the injection of this elixir, Larvitar's developmental speed was changing rapidly.

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According to the system's scan, the Larvitar egg's hatching time, which initially required about fifty years, was decreasing at an astonishing rate—faster than Cain had anticipated.

Cain's expression shifted slightly.

The changes in the Larvitar egg weren't something either he or the system had predicted.

"System, quickly analyze what's happening with the Pokémon egg," Cain thought.

After a mechanical sound indicated that the task had been initiated, Cain felt a small electric current flow from his hand into the egg.

This tiny electrical flow had no adverse effect on the egg.

Ten minutes later, Cain received the system's analysis.

After reviewing all the data and explanations provided, Cain finally felt reassured.

Cain had invested too much time and resources into this Larvitar egg; any negative change would have been a significant loss for him.

Fortunately, according to the system's analysis, the changes in the Larvitar egg were still within normal parameters.

It was just that the elixir's absorption rate had accelerated significantly—over tenfold.

The system's analysis suggested that during the first application of the elixir, the Pokémon egg had been in a stabilization phase. Now, both the egg and the Pokémon inside had begun consciously absorbing the special energy from the elixir as a self-defense mechanism.

The geocentric cleansing milk had had such a profound impact on the Pokémon egg that the elixir's side effects were now negligible.

The fact that the elixir reduced lifespan wasn't an issue for Larvitar, who had been immersed in geocentric cleansing milk for countless years.

Perhaps when Cain grows old, Larvitar will still be in its prime.

A fully matured Tyranitar at its peak could maintain its strength for a long time.

Upon receiving the system's precise response, Cain felt relieved.

There was an upside: if Larvitar was absorbing faster, it wouldn't be necessary to wait until the next day to use the elixir again. If all went well, Larvitar might hatch that very night.

Even with Cain's typically calm demeanor, his heart filled with a faint sense of excitement.

This was a pseudo-legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, the only one deserving the title of "Tyrant of the Desert."

In the seven regions discovered by the Pokémon League, nearly all pseudo-legendary Pokémon are Dragon-types.

Except for Tyranitar from Johto and Metagross from Hoenn.

However, the Hoenn region has a unique distinction, as it is home to two pseudo-legendary Pokémon: Metagross and Salamence.

Metagross and Tyranitar are the only Pokémon species that, despite not being Dragon-types, are considered pseudo-legendary.

Both have proven beyond a doubt that they have the potential to be pseudo-legendary.

However, all Pokémon of this class share a common trait: slow growth.

Pseudo-legendaries only reach their true potential when they achieve their final evolution, as their advantages aren't as evident before then.

The challenge lies in the fact that the final evolution of these Pokémon requires a very high level.

It takes reaching at least quasi-elite level.

The early stages are a significant challenge that trainers must overcome.

That's why few people choose a pseudo-legendary as their starter Pokémon, as raising them is notoriously difficult.

Of course, individuals like Steven Stone, with immense resources, don't count as common cases.

Even Lance, a member of the dragon clan, didn't start with a Dragonite; his first Pokémon was a Fire-type Charizard, one of Kanto's three starters.

Raising a pseudo-legendary requires a lot of resources and time.

However, this Larvitar, which was about to hatch, would have a relatively smoother path.

Although the elixir was primarily meant to aid in hatching, some of its effects would remain in its body.

This could help Larvitar grow faster. As for its reduced lifespan, it simply didn't apply to this Larvitar.

Furthermore, based on the Larvitar egg's scanned data, this soon-to-be-born Pokémon had exceptional potential.

It had already inherited moves like Dragon Dance and Outrage, two extreme and powerful moves that would help it overcome its initial phase of weakness in battles.

For now, Cain wasn't overly concerned about Larvitar contributing to battles.

Cain placed the egg in the incubator and set it aside.

He then retrieved materials he had previously prepared to make food for Larvitar after it hatched.

The most important ingredient was geocentric cleansing milk.

Cain had already incorporated geocentric cleansing milk into the Pokéblocks for both Aron and Larvitar. This rare ingredient would allow both Pokémon to perceive Rock- and Ground-type energies more clearly, helping them manipulate these energies with greater ease.

Aron had only the Rock-type, but Larvitar had both Rock- and Ground-types, allowing it to make the most of the geocentric cleansing milk's properties.

Next were rare minerals. Both Larvitar and Aron fed on rocks and metals.

However, while Aron leaned more toward metals, Larvitar preferred rocks.

Cain also added materials to support the growth of infant-stage Pokémon.

Larvitar would join Cain's second group of Pokémon.

Although it would need time to grow after hatching, Cain hoped that thanks to the elixir, it could catch up with the others.

Aron was already at Level 16 and Poliwag at Level 12.

Torchic and Mudkip were also ready to begin their training.

(End of Chapter)