Carrying a sense of guilt, Yuga played with the small Murkrow for a while before heading to gather the medicinal herbs needed by Lain.
After collecting the herbs, Yuga had several Tauros carry them to deliver to Lain.
As he left the Grassland Sub-Ecopark and entered the main Ecopark, Yuga suddenly heard bursts of unfamiliar laughter.
The laughter was crisp and pleasant, but Yuga couldn't recall having any Pokémon in his Ecopark capable of such laughter.
Just as Yuga was puzzled, he suddenly felt his shoulder being tapped by someone. Turning around, he saw a Gardevoir standing behind him, a slender green arm resting on his shoulder.
Yuga took a closer look, and who else could it be but Gardevoir (male)?
In the entire Ecopark, Gardevoir (male) had the most extraordinary Teleport abilities, capable of silently appearing behind Yuga.
However, Gardevoir (male) had always had a cold attitude toward Yuga. So, why was it acting differently today?
Just as Yuga was wondering, a voice sounded in his mind, "Hello there!"
Yuga was startled by this sudden voice and nervously looked around. "Who's there?"
"It's me, it's me," the Gardevoir (male) in front of him eagerly pointed to itself.
Now Yuga's attention was on the Gardevoir (male) before him. Something was off; Gardevoir (male) shouldn't treat him this way.
Furthermore, Gardevoir (male) wasn't capable of telepathy.
"Who are you?" Realizing that this Gardevoir (male) wasn't the Gardevoir (male) he knew, Yuga remained surprisingly calm, though his expression was serious.
How did this Gardevoir (male) manage to get into the Ecopark?
Yuga remembered that access to and from the Ecopark required his authorization.
Unconsciously, Yuga opened his Insight ability and looked at the Unknown Gardevoir in front of him.
...
<<Gardevoir>>
Type: Psychic, Fairy
Ability: Synchronize
Gender: Male
Potential: Unknown
Level: Unknown
Skills: Confusion, Double Team, Teleport, Magical Leaf, Psychic, Moonblast, Wonder Room, Stored Power, Misty Terrain, Wish, Healing Wish, Calm Mind, Imprison, Future Sight, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, Sunny Day, Safeguard, Shadow Ball, Reflect, Attract, Energy Ball, Thunder Wave, Thunderbolt, Trick Room, Heal Bell, Signal Beam, Heal Pulse.
...
After examining Gardevoir's condition, Yuga couldn't help but shiver involuntarily.
Is this really Gardevoir? Not something else disguised as Gardevoir?
Yuga had seen Legendary Pokémon, even more than one, and he knew what the data of Legendary Pokémon looked like. The current Gardevoir was an exact match.
While the Potential and level were unknown, the skill slots remained the same. Could an ordinary Pokémon really reach this level?
However, according to his Insight ability, this was indeed an authentic Gardevoir. Its attributes and traits were identical to a regular Gardevoir. The only anomalies were its potential, level, and skills.
Coincidentally, this was also a male Gardevoir.
"Who are you, really?" Yuga glanced around but didn't see Gardevoir (male) anywhere. Gardevoir (male) was never supposed to leave the main Ecopark.
So, what was the relationship between the Gardevoir before him and Gardevoir (male)?
"Hehe, why don't you guess?"
Gardevoir (male) chuckled, covering its mouth with its hand. The laughter was identical to the laughter Yuga had heard when he first entered the main Ecopark.
The current Gardevoir gives Yuga a strong sense of dissonance.
Setting aside the special nature of data observed with his Insight ability, her personality is also very strange.
Once the Ralts evolves to its final form, whether it's Gallade or Gardevoir, their personalities typically become quite mature.
However, this Gardevoir before him? Its personality was nearly indistinguishable from that of a mischievous Ralts.
"Who are you exactly? How did you get in here? If you don't speak up, I'll take action," Yuga warned as he released his Lapras, a clear tone of caution in his voice.
"Why so serious? I just wanted to have some fun with you," Gardevoir (male) responded with an unhappy pout after hearing Yuga's words.
A mature Gardevoir acting cute made Yuga feel even more uneasy, especially considering it was a male Gardevoir.
Watching the Lapras poised for action, Gardevoir tilted its head and said, "Alright, I've had a good time today. Let's meet again next time."
After saying this, Yuga suddenly felt the aura of Gardevoir become different, and it slumped to the ground.
Yuga, still vigilant, continued to watch the unconscious Gardevoir. However, after a short moment of unconsciousness, Gardevoir opened its eyes again.
Upon waking up, all the discomfort that had been present moments ago seemed to vanish, replaced by a sharp, focused gaze.
The Gardevoir wake up and immediately used its Teleport ability to put some distance between itself and Yuga, leaving eight yards between them.
Yuga furrowed his brows upon recognizing the familiar voice, attitude, and tone. It was undoubtedly the Gardevoir he knew, the male Gardevoir.
But what had just happened? Yuga was puzzled and decided to use his Insight ability once again.
...
<<Gardevoir >>
Type: Psychic, Fairy
Ability: Synchronize
Gender: Male
Potential: Green
Level: 50
Moves: Confusion, Shadow Sneak, Teleport, Magical Leaf, Psychic, Moonblast, Wonder Space, Calm Mind, Hypnosis, Dream Eater
...
The poential, level, and moves had returned to normal. This Gardevoir (male) was undoubtedly the same one Yuga knew.
"What just happened? How did you transform like that?" Yuga couldn't help but ask, looking at his vigilant Gardevoir (male).
Hearing Yuga's question, Gardevoir (male) initially looked confused but then seemed to understand. However, it pursed its lips and appeared unwilling to explain.
"I just wanted to know if anything had happened and if you were in danger," Yuga continued.
Gardevoir (male) remained silent, simply gazing at Yuga.
Since it wouldn't answer, Yuga waited in silence. Eventually, seemingly impatient with Yuga's questioning, Gardevoir (male) used its Teleport ability and disappeared right in front of him.
Yuga spotted it in the canopy of the Weather Tree. Realizing he wouldn't get answers, he turned his gaze to the other Pokémon in the main Ecopark.
However, after a series of inquiries, including with Medidite, Medicham, Gardevoir (female), and Gallade about Gardevoir (male), none of them knew what had happened to Gardevoir (male) (male) and insisted it had been acting normal.
Split personality? Mutation? Yuga was left with more questions than answers as he left the Ecopark, filled with concern.