Chapter 372: Superior-Grade Mystic Water
Cradily remained in its usual stance, first setting up its roots to construct a domain, then activating the Storm Drain ability to pull the surrounding pure Water-type energy onto itself.
Marshtomp, conversely, simply jumped into the water and began absorbing it directly.
On the other side, Sylvie carefully held the Fountain of Life water, following a small stream upstream, finally arriving at a small, inner lake on the island.
The water here was visibly clearer and more crystalline than the water outside.
By the edge of the lake, a mermaid, Milotic, nearly ten meters long, was resting in the water, its eyes slightly closed as it healed its injuries.
"Mi-luu~~"
When Sylvie removed the stopper from the test tube, the massive Milotic sensed her presence and immediately opened its eyes.
Sylvie presented the test tube. "Milotic, I brought back the Fountain of Life water. With this, your injuries will quickly heal."
"Mi-luu~~"
Milotic's eyes widened in shock. The Fountain of Life water? This was an extraordinary item, rumored to be a tribute to the gods! Sylvie had mentioned before that she might be able to obtain it, but Milotic hadn't taken her seriously. Now, Sylvie had actually done it!
But how did she do it?
Though confused, Milotic only cared about suppressing the pain and recovering from its injuries. Since the divine medicine was right there, it would take it first.
"Mi-luu~"
The huge Milotic used its head fins to take the test tube and drank the water.
In an instant, a refreshing sensation emerged from inside its body, spreading outwards. All its pores and scales relaxed. The searing pain within Milotic's body quickly subsided. At the same time, its core life force rapidly recovered.
Before long, Milotic felt that 70-80% of its injuries were healed. But simultaneously, the Fountain of Life water was completely consumed.
"Sylvie, how did you get the Fountain of Life water?" Milotic opened its eyes, its gaze questioning. Although not a Psychic or Ghost-type Pokémon, as a being that had lived for hundreds of years, Milotic possessed telepathic abilities.
Sylvie naturally couldn't hide anything from Milotic. She recounted the entire story of Basalt possessing the Fountain of Life water and taking her to the Veridian Forest, including the Exeggutor Ruler and the divine Celebi.
"The envoy of the God of the Forest?" Milotic's eyes widened in astonishment.
A trainer who had barely reached the Professional rank had become the envoy of a deity? Had the status of a divine envoy become so cheap in this era?
In Milotic's memory, the divine envoys of its time were at least Master-level trainers, usually Elite Four-level, with a few even reaching the Champion-level. The one that left the deepest impression was the "Envoy of the Sea God" from another continent, whose power was strong enough to dominate an entire era. That Sea God's patron was Lugia!
Although the God of the Forest, Celebi, was not as powerful as the God of the Sea, Lugia, any deity with a divine office was a being Milotic had to look up to.
But then, Milotic realized: the weaker Basalt was, the more terrifying his potential must be! Otherwise, why would a deity choose such a seemingly weak envoy? That would only bring shame to the deity! Milotic became convinced that it had stumbled upon a hidden truth.
Seeing Milotic relax, Sylvie nervously poked her fingers together. "But in return, I promised the superior-grade Mystic Water to Basalt, and allowed his Pokémon to train freely in the Secret Realm..."
"My Mystic Water?" Milotic's mouth twitched. That Mystic Water had been a treasure that accompanied it since its earliest days, and it had been instrumental in Milotic's current achievements. It had originally planned to pass it on to Sylvie once she reached a certain level of strength.
But now, it had to fulfill the promise to Basalt. Compared to the Fountain of Life water, the superior-grade Mystic Water was roughly an equal exchange. As for allowing Basalt's Pokémon to train in the Secret Realm, that was a trivial matter. Milotic had a crucial mission to attend to, and time was short.
"Sylvie, go invite Basalt over," Milotic instructed. It wanted to thank Basalt in person for the favor.
But just then, it noticed the water level in the small lake had dropped slightly. Milotic sensed that a Pokémon on the island was absorbing water frantically. It was shocked. The water energy in the lake had been purified and nourished by its superior-grade Mystic Water. The energy was at least ten times purer than the outside world. Yet, that Pokémon was absorbing it like Quafu drinking the sea—that was an incredible appetite! In its perception, that Pokémon was only at the Professional rank.
But then, remembering Basalt's identity, Milotic softened its stance. Truly worthy of being the Pokémon of a divine envoy! The potential is terrifying!
Soon, Basalt, accompanied by Cradily and Marshtomp, met the legendary Milotic of Azure Lake.
It truly is beautiful! Although every Milotic was beautiful, Basalt felt this giant Milotic was even more stunning, clearly a tier above the ordinary.
"Young man, this is my gift in return, to thank you for the Fountain of Life water." In the lake, Milotic raised its fan-like tail, upon which rested a glistening, transparent water droplet, radiating pure Water-type energy.
"A superior-grade Mystic Water?" Basalt was ecstatic. This was exactly why he had gone through all that trouble.
"Thank you!" Basalt clasped his hands in thanks, quickly took the Mystic Water, and placed it on Marshtomp's body, replacing its medium-grade one.
"Marsh-tomp~"
With the held item swapped, Marshtomp immediately felt the difference. Though only one grade higher, the item's effect was several times stronger. With this boost, Marshtomp felt its control over Water-type energy become instantly smoother. It could execute moves with ease, precisely as intended.
"Marsh-tomp~"
With a testing mindset, Marshtomp placed its hands on the ground, and the energy within its body surged.
RUMBLE!
Water immediately seeped from the ground in front of Marshtomp. The previously hard ground quickly softened as if melting, then slowly turned into flowing mud.
"Swamp Domain, successful!"
Basalt's eyes widened in surprise, then filled with delight. This was the Swamp Domain he had been dreaming of!
However, the area of the swamp was small—only about one square meter. It wasn't large enough to swallow any decent-sized Pokémon, making its practical use almost zero.
But this was a breakthrough from nothing to something, a qualitative leap with extraordinary significance.
But quickly, Basalt noticed a problem. The swamp Marshtomp created seemed to have too much water. It was more like a mud pool than a swamp. The efficiency of the mud's stickiness was very low.
"It seems that with the boost from the Mystic Water, Marshtomp's Water-type energy is clearly overpowering its Ground-type energy. This is not a good sign..." Basalt stroked his chin, a slight frown forming.
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