Half an hour later.
"Kyu…"
The Galarian Moltres lay sprawled on the ground, its body limp, breathing heavily with more exhales than inhales. It let out a weak cry, tears glistening in its eyes as it gazed at the night sky.
At this moment, feeling as if its entire body were floating, it seemed to catch a faint glimpse of the Creator God…
What kind of misfortune has befallen me? Why did I, in a moment of madness, agree to be captured a few days ago?
If this training continues, I'm going to die, aren't I? I'm definitely going to die. This human is nothing short of a devil.
Half an hour!
For a full half hour, that ugly Fairy-type in the white dress blasted me with Fairy-type moves!
I'm really… completely spent…
"Not bad. As expected of the legendary Moltres. In just a few days, you've made such significant progress."
Ryuu Shiro took out a top-tier Potion spray from his bag, looking at the Galarian Moltres with satisfaction and praise.
Indeed, the talent of legendaries is truly exceptional. Or perhaps this Galarian Moltres of his is particularly outstanding.
After all, on the night it was captured, during its first training session with Gardevoir, it could only last twenty minutes.
Yet in just a few days, the Galarian Moltres had managed to endure for half an hour.
While it's true that the Galarian Moltres was just starting its training and would naturally improve quickly, this level of progress was still astonishing.
"Kyu~"
Hearing this, the Galarian Moltres, which had been silently shedding tears moments ago, instantly raised its head and let out a proud cry. Its previously half-dead demeanor vanished without a trace.
"Don't get too carried away. That's enough training for today. Rest well after I apply the Potion."
Noticing the change in the Galarian Moltres's expression, Ryuu Shiro chuckled and spoke.
This bird's personality was truly amusing.
After spraying the Potion on the Galarian Moltres's wounds, Ryuu Shiro stretched his body and glanced toward a tree.
"You've been watching for quite a while now. Aren't you going to come out, Miss Caitlin?"
Hearing Ryuu Shiro's words, the Galarian Moltres, which had been comfortably lying on the ground after being sprayed with Potion, instantly switched its lazy eyes to a sharp gaze. It flapped its wings and stood up.
The dignity of a legendary bird must not be lost!
How could an ordinary human witness my pitiful state?
Ryuu Shiro stared in astonishment at the Galarian Moltres, which was now elegantly and nobly preening its feathers with its beak. Was this the legendary medical miracle?
Just moments ago, it couldn't even move its wings, right?
As expected of a legendary bird. Its potential is immense. It seems I can increase the training intensity.
Rustle rustle~
The sound of grass crunching underfoot echoed as Caitlin, dressed in a loose white dress, slowly emerged from behind the tree.
Her snow-white pleated skirt exuded an ethereal charm, and under the moonlight, Caitlin, with her golden hair, looked like a flawless, elegant fairy.
Her beauty and grace were truly breathtaking.
Even Ryuu Shiro couldn't help but admire her inwardly. While there were countless beautiful women in the world, each with their own unique charm, he had to admit.
Caitlin, a true scion of a prestigious family, possessed a nobility and elegance that seemed ingrained in her very bones. It was deeply moving and visually striking.
"How did you notice me, Mr. Shiro?"
Caitlin walked up to Ryuu Shiro, glanced at the Galarian Moltres and Gardevoir, and then asked him curiously.
She had deliberately used her psychic abilities to obscure her presence, after all.
"Miss Caitlin, you're a psychic. For Gardevoir, psychic energy is far too sensitive."
Ryuu Shiro's lips curled into a slight smile as he pointed at Gardevoir.
He hadn't actually noticed Caitlin himself, but shortly after the training began, Gardevoir had informed him through telepathy that someone had arrived and was hiding nearby.
"I see."
Caitlin glanced at the elegant and serene Gardevoir, a hint of envy flickering in her beautiful eyes.
As a psychic, the Pokémon type she was most compatible with was, naturally, the Psychic-type.
Especially a Pokémon like Gardevoir, which was not only visually stunning but also incredibly powerful. Unfortunately, Ralts was an exceedingly rare Pokémon.
And in Sinnoh, Ralts were even scarcer. While she could use her resources to search in Hoenn, there was no guarantee of finding one with good potential.
"But indeed, Mr. Shiro is a very strong Trainer."
After a brief silence, Caitlin gently brushed a strand of golden hair behind her ear and spoke to Ryuu Shiro with a soft smile.
At such close proximity, the latent psychic energy within Gardevoir made her feel a sense of unease.
Though it appeared serene and harmless on the surface, this was undoubtedly a fearsome Gardevoir!
As for that black and red bird Pokémon, Caitlin didn't recognize it, but she had observed it for a long time and heard Ryuu Shiro's name for it.
Moltres? Even a shiny Kanto Moltres didn't look like this. It seemed more like a variant.
But whatever it was, this Moltres was also incredibly strong. Caitlin was self-aware enough to know that her own Pokémon were no match for it.
"I also didn't expect that the rumored owner of Sinnoh's Battle Castle, Caitlin, known for her volatile temper, would turn out to be so different in person. It seems rumors truly can't be trusted."
Ryuu Shiro chuckled softly, his eyes glinting slightly as he looked at Caitlin.
Caitlin had once been unable to perfectly control her psychic abilities, leading to frequent outbursts and a rather temperamental personality.
But now, there was almost no trace of that volatility in her. She was the epitome of an elegant and refined noblewoman.