Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 461 - 460: Soothe Bell

Item Name: Toxic Orb (Broken)

Description: A magical pearl that releases poison upon contact, but it is broken.

Effect: Originally a very powerful pearl, but since it's broken, it has lost most of its energy. Currently, a Pokémon holding it will not suffer poisoning effects.

"A Toxic Orb? What a shame it's broken," Cain murmured.

The fact that Keiji possessed such an item surprised him a little.

A Toxic Orb combined with a Breloom with the Poison Heal ability or a Zangoose with the Toxic Boost ability would have been quite useful.

Unfortunately, this Toxic Orb is broken and can no longer produce that effect.

Otherwise, that Breloom would have been even harder to deal with.

After all, Zangoose isn't a poison-type Pokémon, and its synergy with poison isn't as effective.

This also meant Breloom's Poison Heal ability couldn't be fully utilized.

It seemed this broken Toxic Orb was something Keiji couldn't sell and couldn't use effectively either.

These naturally formed magical poisonous pearls fetch a high price. Even broken, they still hold considerable value.

However, Cain wouldn't sell it.

Though most of the poisonous energy had dissipated, a Toxic Orb was still a Toxic Orb; even a dead camel is bigger than a horse. The quality of a Toxic Orb's poisonous energy is incomparable to common poison.

Now that Skorupi needed to develop its poison-type attribute, using this broken pearl to absorb its poisonous energy gradually was the best option.

Cain donned leather gloves, made a net with special threads, and placed the broken Toxic Orb inside. He then hung it around Skorupi's neck.

"Skorupi, slowly absorb the poisonous energy from the pearl. The poison inside is potent, so take it slow and don't absorb too much at once. Once you get accustomed to it, you can increase the absorption rate. When you've absorbed it all, your internal poison sac will likely have solidified," Cain explained.

"Cha!" Skorupi nodded obediently.

As a poison-type Pokémon, it could clearly sense the intense poisonous energy within the pearl.

To absorb it, it would need to take it gradually and build up some immunity first.

After absorbing a small amount, Skorupi's face turned slightly purple. It closed its eyes and lay on the ground to begin digesting the poisonous energy, creating antibodies within its body.

Cain then fixed his gaze on a small bell on the ground.

Item Name: Soothe Bell

Description: A melodious bell that calms the Pokémon holding it, making them more likely to bond with their trainer.

Effect: Doubles the rate of affinity growth between the Pokémon and its trainer when held.

After scanning the item, Cain's eyes narrowed.

"Soothe Bell."

Was this the target item of the mission?

For an ordinary person, the Soothe Bell's function might not seem very powerful, especially to League trainers.

But for Pokémon that need to reach a certain level of affinity with their trainer to evolve, the Soothe Bell is extremely valuable.

Moreover, it's not just that. For Pokémon captured in advanced stages or those with a previous trainer, reconnecting with a new trainer can be challenging.

Synchronization between the Pokémon and trainer may never occur.

However, with the Soothe Bell, everything changes.

The affinity between the Pokémon and trainer grows exponentially.

Even Pokémon captured at a high level can begin to develop an understanding with their new trainer.

Thus, while the Soothe Bell's effect isn't immediate, its unique impact is absolutely invaluable.

No wonder those three men went to such lengths to obtain this Soothe Bell. For anyone who could use it, it's a true treasure.

Additionally, the Soothe Bell isn't a single-use item. Once one Pokémon is done using it, it can be handed to another or sold. Both options are good.

At the moment, Cain didn't have a Pokémon needing high affinity for evolution.

But now he had a Pokémon perfectly suited for the Soothe Bell.

Mismagius.

"Mismagius," Cain called softly.

Since being scared by Professor Oak's Dragonite, Mismagius had become even calmer. Without Cain's orders, she wouldn't leave his shadow.

She also constantly concealed her presence, trying not to be noticed by other Pokémon.

So, when Mismagius peeked out from Cain's shadow, she caused no disturbance among his other Pokémon.

"Miiis~!"

Still acting childishly, Mismagius began circling Cain.

As the first human she met who provided her with food and fun things, Mismagius felt very close to Cain.

She also obediently followed many of Cain's commands.

After all, the other Pokémon, similar to her, also obeyed Cain.

Imitating them felt natural to her, and she found no fault in it.

After circling a few times, she noticed the bell in Cain's hand and felt a peculiar, attractive energy. She instinctively wanted to get closer.

Cain smiled and stroked Mismagius's head. Clearly, their relationship had reached a level where she would follow simple battle commands.

However, Mismagius hadn't been trained properly yet and couldn't demonstrate the full capability of an elite-level Pokémon.

"Do you like it?" Cain shook the bell in his hand.

The bell's chime was clear and resonant, capable of traveling long distances.

Its craftsmanship was impeccable.

"Miiis!"

Mismagius showed an expression of delight, nodding repeatedly. She looked at the bell in Cain's hand and then at her own chest, clearly thinking it would fit perfectly there.

Cain smiled and handed her the bell.

Though it had no string, when he placed it on Mismagius's chest, it magically adhered there.

It was Mismagius who fixed it in place.

With the Soothe Bell on, Mismagius was as happy as a child, spinning through the forest and showing off her new accessory to Cain's other Pokémon.

The other Pokémon knew her childish nature and played along for a while.

Skorupi, however, felt a little envious.

But that was all; they considered Mismagius a little sister, even though she was stronger than all of them.

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After playing for a while, Mismagius returned to Cain's shadow as he instructed.

Before entering the shadow, she rubbed her cheek against Cain's affectionately.

The Soothe Bell had just been equipped, and its remarkable effect was already showing.

(End of Chapter)