Pokémon: No Way! The Golden Finger Only Comes When I'm About To Die!?

After evolving, Pawmo curiously pinched its belly.

It felt different.

At that moment, Munchlax, Magearna, and Drizzile all came forward to congratulate it.

Only then did Pawmo realize: Oh! I've evolved!

Excitedly, it ran over to Angie.

"Pawmo~ Pawmo~"

Angie, I've evolved! I've evolved!

Angie smiled and patted its head. "I know, well done! But you must keep working hard and never slack off."

"Pawmo~"

Pawmo nodded its head enthusiastically, having already tasted the joy of becoming stronger.

Angie activated the Eye of Observatio to check Pawmo's stats.

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[ Pawmo ]

Type: Electric, Fighting

Ability: Iron Fist

Gender: Male

Level: 29

Moves: Scratch, Growl, Thunder Shock, Quick Attack, Charge, Nuzzle, Dig, Bite, Thunder Wave, Thief, Thunder Punch, Sweet Kiss, Agility.

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[ Individual Value (IVs) ]

HP: 29

Attack: 31

Defense: 31

Sp. Atk: 30

Sp. Def: 30

Speed: 31

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After evolving, Pawmo had gained a Fighting type in addition to its Electric type.

Closing the Eye of Observation, Angie smiled at Pawmo. "Pawmo, do you want to continue sparring with me?"

"Pawmo~"

Pawmo clenched its fists again, assuming an attacking stance.

"Bring it on!" Angie said, preparing his own stance.

"Pawmo~"

Pawmo charged toward Angie, their fists colliding once more.

Sure enough, after its evolution, Pawmo's punches were stronger, and its electric energy was more intense. However, for Angie, it still wasn't quite enough to pose a challenge.

Secret Fortress, First Floor

Yveltal woke up from its slumber. Opening its eyes, it looked around at its surroundings, momentarily disoriented. Then it remembered—it had met a fascinating human last night and was now staying at their home.

Sensing the state of its body, Yveltal was pleasantly surprised to find that its life force had grown even more abundant overnight.

Flapping its wings, it soared into the sky, freely gliding above the Nebel Plateau and casting a vast shadow over the grasslands below.

By this time, the plateau was already bustling with activity. Pokémon were emerging from their homes, and as they looked up, they saw the great bird flying through the skies.

Thanks to Diancie's explanations, word quickly spread that a new member had joined the plateau community.

Although the new arrival looked rather intimidating, the Pokémon warmly welcomed Yveltal to their home.

The fresh morning air invigorated Yveltal as it soared freely on the wind, suddenly overcome by a dreamlike sensation. It could hardly believe that one day, it too would be flying through the skies without a care.

As it glided over Angie and his companions, it looked down and saw Angie sparring with Pawmo, Munchlax jogging with Drizzile, Magearna, and Passimian, and Metagross guiding Lairon and others in training.

The bustling scene brimmed with life and vitality, filling Yveltal with a strange longing.

How ironic.

It was supposed to be the God of Destruction, the God of Death... so why did it yearn so deeply for this thriving life force?

Angie noticed Yveltal and waved enthusiastically.

"Yveltal, don't forget to come for breakfast!"

"Yveltal~!"

Yveltal let out a response, surprisingly looking forward to the breakfast Angie had mentioned.

With a powerful flap of its wings, it climbed higher into the sky, carried by the gentle wind. Yet a peculiar feeling stirred within its heart.

How strange... Someone had prepared breakfast for it in the morning.

For a moment, it felt like an ordinary Pokémon, not the dreaded God of Death.

After training, Angie took a shower and got ready for work, bringing Drizzile and the others along.

Before leaving, he saw Yveltal descending from the sky to the plaza, waiting to join everyone for breakfast.

Neither Angie nor Diancie had disclosed Yveltal's identity as the God of Destruction, so while the Pokémon found Yveltal somewhat intimidating, they welcomed it without hesitation.

Soon, small Pokémon like Swablu, Fletchling, Spritzee, Cinccino, Skitty, Litleo, Deerling, Quilladin, Bunnelby, and Floette gathered around Yveltal, chattering excitedly.

Some shared amusing stories, others talked about Angie, and some introduced the Nebel Plateau.

Even though Yveltal stayed silent, their voices never ceased.

Yveltal looked down at the little Pokémon around it. Its expression remained cold, but inside, it was panicking.

It stood rigid, not daring to move, worried that it might accidentally hurt one of them.

Not that it cared about these little ones. Of course not.

It was the God of Destruction, after all. It was just... worried about angering that human. Yes, the human who made its meals.

That was all. Really.

At that moment, Diancie called from the doorway, "Breakfast is ready! Come and eat!"

Hearing this, the little Pokémon darted away in a flash.

Yveltal let out a long, relieved sigh.

Meanwhile, after days of nonstop travel, Charcadet finally returned to the Nebel Plateau while riding on Oinkologne.

Eager to see Angie, they rushed to his home but froze at the sight before them.

They must be hallucinating, right?

Definitely.

Otherwise, how could they be seeing Yveltal at the house and eating breakfast with everyone else?

"Floette~ Floette~"

After finishing breakfast, Floette cheerfully hummed a tune as it flew over the wall, heading to work in the orchard.

Charcadet quickly called out to it.

"Charcadet~ Charcadet~"

Floette, wait a moment!

"Floette~"

You're back!

Floette beamed with joy upon seeing Charcadet and Oinkologne.

Charcadet pointed toward Yveltal and asked.

"Charcadet~ Charcadet~"

What's going on?

Floette responded with a giggle.

"Floette~ Floette~"

It's our new friend who's settling here on the plateau! Oh, you just got back, so you don't know yet.

Charcadet and Oinkologne exchanged stunned glances, their eyes full of disbelief.

A new friend? Do you have any idea who that is?!

Charcadet and Oinkologne no longer knew how to describe their feelings at that moment.

The legendary God of Destruction was going to settle down on Nebel Plateau? It's unbelievable!

"Floette~ Floette~"

Remember to get along well with Yveltal, okay~

After answering Charcadet and Oinkologne, Floette continued humming its tune as it left, leaving the four Pokémon petrified in place.

Get along well with Yveltal... Wasn't that asking for the impossible?

Recovering from their shock, the four Pokémon suddenly showed determined expressions. No matter what, they had to find Angie to save Xerneas first.

With that thought, the four Pokémon entered the courtyard and headed towards Angie's house. However, fearing Yveltal, they carefully avoided it. Since Yveltal was closer to the entrance, they had to stick to the walls as they moved.

Yveltal suddenly sensed their presence and turned its gaze toward their direction.

The four Pokémon froze in terror, instinctively stopping in their tracks and pressing themselves against the wall.

It's over! We're doomed!

The four Pokémon shut their eyes tightly in fear.

It's them. Yveltal instantly recognized the four little ones as Pokémon that followed Xerneas.

Although surprised to encounter them here, Yveltal paid little mind to the two Charcadet and two Oinkologne. It lowered its head and continued eating breakfast in front of it.

Hmm~ Not bad.

Though it wasn't as delicious as the food that... no, Angie had made the night before, it was decent. Moreover, this food could slightly enhance its life energy, so it wasn't a total loss.

The two Charcadet and two Oinkologne, eyes tightly shut, waited for what felt like forever, but Yveltal never made a move.

The goodboy Charcadet cautiously opened one eye. Seeing Yveltal calmly eating breakfast rather than harming them, it was stunned. Gently, it nudged the crybaby Charcadet.

The crybaby Charcadet opened its eyes, then nudged the male Oinkologne. The male Oinkologne, in turn, nudged the female Oinkologne.

And so, the four Pokémon stood frozen against the wall, dumbfounded, watching Yveltal eat for over ten minutes.

At this moment, Magearna emerged from the house and spotted the group. Its face lit up with joy.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

You're back? That's wonderful! Angie was so worried about you!

The four Pokémon snapped out of their daze.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

Have you had breakfast yet? Come on in.

With that, the four Pokémon were ushered inside by Magearna.

"Charcadet~ Charcadet~"

Where's Angie? Where is Angie?

Once inside, the four Pokémon finally remembered their purpose and anxiously searched for Angie.

Magearna gently knocked on the shy Charcadet's head.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

Silly, Angie is working in the city at this time!

Oh no! How could they forget?

Without Angie at home, what should they do?

The four Pokémon looked visibly distressed.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

What happened to make you so anxious?

Magearna asked kindly.

"Charcadet~ Charcadet~"

"Oinkologne~ Oinkologne~"

The four Pokémon started chattering all at once. It took Magearna a while to understand the situation. When it did, it was astonished to find that the matter involved the newly settled Yveltal.

Xerneas' situation was indeed serious.

Magearna told the Charcadet and Oinkologne.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

Wait here. I'll notify Angie right away.

It took out a phone and called Angie. Soon, Angie's voice came through on the other end.

"Hello, Magearna. What's the matter?"

At that moment, Angie was busy at the Munchlax Home, where customers kept coming. Angie wished he could clone himself.

"Magearna~"

Magearna briefly explained the situation with Xerneas.

After hearing everything, Angie's expression turned solemn.

"Alright, I understand. I'll return as soon as possible."

After hanging up, Angie turned to Drizzile. "Drizzile, there's a situation at home. I need to head back. Can I leave the diner in your hands?"

"Drizzile~ Drizzile~"

Drizzile hesitated for a moment but ultimately nodded with determination. Having trained under its master for so long, Drizzile felt it was finally time to take charge on its own!

Angie said, "Alright, then I'll leave it to you."

"Drizzile~ Drizzile~"

What's happened at home?

Seeing Angie in such a hurry, Drizzile wore a concerned expression.

Angie patted its head and said, "The Charcadet and Oinkologne have returned, and it seems there's some issue with Xerneas. I need to check it out to understand the situation."

Drizzile nodded and said.

"Drizzile~ Drizzile~"

Then Master, you should go quickly.

"Alright!" Angie said. He quickly took off his chef's coat and hurried out of Munchlax Home.

At Angie's house.

While waiting for Angie to return, Magearna prepared breakfast for the Charcadet and Oinkologne. However, the four Pokémon were too worried about Xerneas to eat much.

Magearna advised them gently.

"Magearna~ Magearna~"

You won't have the energy to help Xerneas unless you eat properly!

The four Pokémon thought this made sense, so they immediately began to eat heartily.

Not long after, Angie returned home. Magearna explained the situation in more detail, and Angie fell into deep thought upon hearing it.

He hadn't expected the matter to involve Yveltal as well.

Seeing the four Pokémon looking at him with hopeful eyes, Angie crouched down and patted each of their heads. He said, "Don't worry, I'll do my best to help Xerneas. Let me assess the situation first."

To be honest, Angie wasn't entirely sure how to help Xerneas.

The four Pokémon hugged Angie tightly in response.

At that moment, Diancie walked in through the door and announced, "Angie, there's a mission!"

Angie guessed it might be related to Xerneas and quickly said, "Accept it!"

Diancie nodded, and Angie heard the system notification.

He opened the system interface and, sure enough, saw a new and very unique mission in the task list.

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[ (Rescue Mission) Help Xerneas recover from its Great Tree form — Pending Completion. ]

[ Auxiliary Item: Recipe for "World Tree Tofu" ]

[ Clue: Ash Ketchum ]

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It was the first time Angie had encountered a task where the system provided both an auxiliary item and a clue. This indicated that the mission was likely quite complex.

Angie closed the task interface and opened the recipe tab, where he found the new recipe—World Tree Tofu.

Flipping through the recipe, Angie found that while the preparation wasn't particularly difficult, the required ingredients were far from ordinary.

Leaves from the Tree of Beginning!

But where was the Tree of Beginning? Angie had no idea. However, since the system clue mentioned Ash, it implied that Ash might know.

Making tofu with leaves from the Tree of Beginning—Angie thought the system sure had bold ideas.

At the end of the recipe, Angie found a brief description of the dish.

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[ World Tree Tofu ]

[ Description: The exclusive delicacy of the God of Destruction and the God of Life. ]

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Goodness! There were even exclusive foods for Legendary Pokémon?

Closing the system interface, Angie immediately called Ash.

"Hello, Mr. Angie!" Ash's excited voice quickly came through the phone.

Before Angie could explain, Ash began expressing his gratitude for the Charcadet and Oinkologne helping Diancie search for Xerneas.

Angie chuckled and said, "I'm glad to have helped. But today, I'm calling to ask you for some advice."

Ash replied enthusiastically, "Mr. Angie, you're being too polite! Whatever it is, just let me know. I'll do my best to help!"