Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 518 Long-tailed Fire Fox
The fire fox, born on the first day Link came into this world, has now been around for three years and has long since left the initial stage. After being nurtured by humans, it is even better than those Pokémon that have finally evolved.

In fact, as early as the first year of their journey, the fire fox had already been bred to the point where it could evolve into a demonic red fox.

However, due to differences in age and form, the convenience of superpowers, the lack of urgency in needing strength, and the reluctance to leave the embrace of their trainers, etc.

The Fire Fox has never been in a hurry to evolve, at most only temporarily evolving into the Fiery Red Fox through the Bond Scarf.

But now that things have come to this, after seeing the Fennekin and Fiery Fox from the Kalos region during her separation from her trainer, Fennekin is somewhat looking forward to her evolved form.

No matter how convenient superpowers may be, the ability to stand, use both hands, and carry props is difficult to completely replace.

Especially as the number of Pokémon in the house increases, it can no longer be cared for by the trainer as a beginner Pokémon.

"Evolution? On this matter, I fully support your own decision."

Link, as always, left the choice to the elves.

Perhaps in the past he would have chosen to let some Pokémon evolve quickly and others keep their Everstones until the end, based on their appearance, so that the Pokémon would remain in their favorite form.

But now that Link has actually trained Pokémon, he no longer simply likes a particular form of a Pokémon.

He loves all his own Pokémon, whether they are Firefox, Longtail Firefox, or Fiery Red Fox, he loves them all equally.

The only regret is that it happened at the time when Polygon was out of contact and electronic products were malfunctioning, which prevented them from recording the moment the Fire Fox evolved.

But it doesn't matter. Link will watch this moment intently. He is absolutely certain that no matter how many Pokémon he raises, he will never forget those moments of birth, evolution, and victory over powerful enemies.

"Muff~"

In any case, evolution isn't anything special; it happens every second, every moment in this world. If it can't be recorded, it can't be recorded. The Fiery Fox, however, didn't seem to mind. After talking to its trainer, it immediately stopped suppressing its evolution and began evolving in front of the trainer and the other Pokémon.

A flame-like light of evolution enveloped its body, its golden and red flames intertwining with a brilliant blue radiance identical to that of the Badge of Knowledge.

The fire fox, which was less than half a meter tall, gradually changed its small body shape, transforming from a four-legged beast to a two-legged beast. The white fur on its ears, tail, and cheeks extended further, its upper limbs changed from gold to white, and its lower limbs changed from gold to black.

A moment later, the firelight dissipated, revealing a one-meter-tall humanoid fox-like spirit.

Compared to her initial petite and adorable fox form, she now resembles a young girl... or more accurately, a magical girl?
[Fennekin, a fox Pokémon, associated with the fire element. It has a twig stuck in its tail. It generates heat by friction between the fur on its tail, igniting the twig to fight.]

"Fuya?"

The evolutionary process did not last long before the fire fox broke through its genetic constraints and reached the next stage of its life. It experienced its own changes through its superpowers and was very curious about the two completely different forms.

It seems like nothing has changed except for increased strength?
Its durability isn't significantly improved, but its special attack has been further enhanced, and it's easier to master psychic abilities.

"The second stage is an adaptation to change, so it is not too different from the Fire Fox stage. It will only truly gain superpower attributes when it evolves into the Demon Fire Red Fox."

"Wang~"

"They did stand up after all," Arcanine thought. "Is the reason why Arcanine and Houndoom can't be beginner Fire-type Pokémon because they can't stand up?"
"That's not entirely true. I heard that Gym Leader Blaine in the Kanto region gives Magmortar, Ponyta, and Growlithe as starter Pokémon."

Although these Pokémon are a bit troublesome to evolve, it's still much more reliable than some retired international police officer in the Alola region who only provides Meowth in the future.

(End of this chapter)