As soon as Corviknight returned to Sunset Forest, it flew off with its new followers, the Skarmory. It wanted to show off its handsome form to its siblings and introduce them to the Skarmory.
"That guy is just like before," Summer said, a helpless expression on his face.
He then recalled checking Corviknight's potential and moves on the way.
[Corviknight, Flying/Steel-type Pokémon, Ability: Pressure, Potential: Child of the Wind, Mirror Armor.]
[Child of the Wind: The winds obey your command. Condition: Use wind-related moves more than 5,000 times. Effect: Enhances the power of Flying-type moves, and wind-related moves become more unpredictable and varied.]
[Mirror Armor: Reflect! When you are subjected to stat-lowering moves or abilities, reflect the lowering effect back at the opponent. Condition: Continuously consume light-related foods for over a month, then eat a Shiny Stone. Effect: You will acquire the Mirror Armor ability.]
The first potential could be easily achieved as long as Corviknight did not slack off in its daily training.
As for the second potential, light-related foods... Glow Mushrooms might work. They are luminous mushrooms, after all. Sunset Forest has a good place to cultivate Glow Mushrooms. It looks like Corviknight will need to improve its daily diet.
[Corviknight, Flying/Steel-type Pokémon, Moves: Fury Attack, Leer, Scary Face, Swagger, Peck, Pluck, Drill Peck, Air Slash, Air Cutter, Taunt, Defog, Steel Wing.]
Aside from Flying-type moves, this guy had also mastered a variety of status moves. Despite giving off an unserious vibe, it really fought with its brain.
"Since I have to prepare mushrooms for it, I might as well thoroughly survey the Dream Forest this time," Summer nodded. "Let's head out, Thwackey."
"Thwackey!"
In the Dream Forest, Summer looked around. The environment hadn't changed much since his last visit, but there was a hint of life. New Pokémon might have settled here.
"Although there are signs of life, I still don't see any Pokémon."
Summer felt puzzled. He and Thwackey continued forward until they reached a relatively open grassland, where they finally saw the first Pokémon in the area.
It was a Pokémon with a mix of pink, white, and blue colors. It sat elegantly on a tree stump, its blue claws extending from its witch hat to its chin, eyes half-closed as if resting.
"Hatterene?" Summer whispered its name. This seemed to be the strongest Pokémon that had settled in Sunset Forest.
This explained why he hadn't seen any other Pokémon. Hatterene could read the emotions of other Pokémon and was very sensitive. Intense emotions were like noise to it.
Therefore, it would release psychic energy strong enough to cause headaches, driving other Pokémon away from its territory. If a Pokémon, driven by intense curiosity, entered its domain, it would release a dazzling light to daze the intruder before tearing it apart with its psychic claws. It was a very dangerous Pokémon, often called the Witch of the Forest.
Summer hadn't expected such a heavyweight Pokémon to come to Sunset Forest, but he understood. The Dream Forest was similar to the Glimwood Tangle, where Hatterene was also found.
Wait, something was odd. Summer and Thwackey were so close, yet Hatterene had no reaction. It couldn't be asleep, could it?
At that moment, Hatterene opened its sleepy eyes, yawned, and then noticed Summer.
It pointed its claw at Summer, gathering a shining light, but Thwackey stepped in front of Summer, ready to fight. However, Hatterene slowly lowered its claw and stood up, giving a slight bow.
"Sorry, keeper of the forest."
An ethereal voice echoed in Summer's mind. This was Hatterene's voice? Psychic-type Pokémon were indeed cheating in reality.
"First, are you planning to settle here?" Summer asked.
"Yes, I sensed this forest and found the environment suitable. There were no other humans or Pokémon living here, making it the perfect environment," Hatterene replied, her tone cheerful like an excited young girl.
"Ah, I sensed a rude emotion just now?"
"Probably your imagination. By the way, from your earlier words, it seems you know me?"
"Yes, a powerful Pokémon from the lake told me not to attack him. It's a rule the defeated must follow."
A powerful Pokémon from the lake? It seemed Hatterene had fought Milotic and lost. But they wouldn't fight for no reason, right?
"Did you damage the forest environment?"
"Why would I? I quite like it here. Ah, the reason for the battle? I wanted to befriend the Pokémon living here, but the influx of emotions made me unconsciously attack them."
"And then I was stopped and restricted to this area," Hatterene said, shaking her claw.
Unexpectedly, Hatterene wanted to make friends with other Pokémon. Summer then asked:
"Is this a different forest?"
"No, just this area. About the distance from the tree behind me to the tree behind you," Hatterene replied.
Milotic was more domineering than expected. It had once been a queen, after all. It protected the forest's other residents this time. Summer thought he should bring more apples to praise it later.
"So, you willingly accepted this?" Summer asked again.
"I said it before. I like the environment here," Hatterene replied, looking confused.
Summer was speechless. Pokémon ecology was hard to control. All he could do was prevent human interference and maintain a relative balance.
Hatterene's attacks on other Pokémon were neither right nor wrong; it was in its nature.
However, in Sunset Forest, this nature might gradually change. Hatterene also had a desire to make friends with other Pokémon.
"Hatterene, you can move freely in this forest, not just here, but the entire Sunset Forest. However, you cannot attack the Pokémon here because this is their home too."
"Great! But what if I get annoyed? A headache from all the noise... Ah, but I don't feel that uncomfortable with you," Hatterene said, looking puzzled.
"I have no way to suppress your nature," Summer shook his head.
"Oh, why?" Hatterene pouted.
"But you can attack anyone who damages the forest environment," Summer added. "If you feel annoyed, come back here and eat some delicious food."
Summer planted a Roseli Berry sapling nearby. Under Hatterene's sparkling gaze, it quickly grew, its branches heavy with berries.
He picked one and handed it to Hatterene, who took it gently and began to eat it in small bites. The fragrant, sweet berry indeed improved her mood.
"It's delicious."
Looking at Hatterene, Summer said encouragingly:
"Right? I will tell the other Pokémon about your wish. If they are willing to befriend you, they will try to control their emotions around you. Friends are considerate of each other, after all."
Hatterene looked excited. She liked this forest even more now. To make friends, she needed to learn to tolerate more.
(Chapter End)