Electivire's potential has increased once again!

After the battle between Toshi and Aji concluded, the burly man finally acknowledged Aji.
Encouraged by everyone, Aji decided to set off on a journey.
That night, Toshi stayed at the Nanwei Gym.
I must say, soaking in the private hot springs at the Nanwei Gym was quite comfortable.
After finishing the hot spring bath, Toshi released his Electivire.
"Electivire, this is an Electromagnetic Orb. I'm giving it to you."
Toshi retrieved the Electromagnetic Orb from the system.
"Ele-ki?"
After receiving the Electromagnetic Orb, Electivire looked somewhat puzzled. What on earth was this item?
Why did it give off such a comforting sensation?
Just as Fire-type Pokémon loved charcoal, Electric-type Pokémon also favored items brimming with electricity.
Through the data panel's analysis of the Electromagnetic Orb, Toshi could tell that its utility was exceptionally high.

Electromagnetic Orb:
Amplifies the power of both Electric-type and Steel-type moves.
Focuses primarily on Electric-type moves, increasing their power by thirty percent, while Steel-type moves receive a twenty percent boost.
(Can be used in conjunction with other items)

Seeing this supplementary description, Toshi was startled!
It could be used in conjunction with other items?
This was completely different from other items.
Regardless of the fact that in official battles, Pokémon could only hold a single item, even if they carried multiple items—such as holding two magnets—it would only result in a single amplification, rather than a double boost.
Otherwise, if you carried five magnets, wouldn't the power of Electric-type moves be amplified by a full one hundred percent?
That obviously wouldn't make any sense.
Yet the Electromagnetic Orb could truly achieve such a monstrous amplification effect!
Looking at its amplification figures:
Thirty percent!
This figure could be described as nothing short of astonishing.
Ordinary amplification items generally only boosted moves by about twenty percent.
For instance, charcoal only increased the power of Fire-type moves by twenty percent.
Similarly, Electivire's magnet could only amplify the power of Electric-type moves by twenty percent.
Yet this Electromagnetic Orb not only elevated Electric-type moves by thirty percent, but also came with an additional twenty-percent boost to Steel-type moves.
Toshi had never even heard of an item that simultaneously enhanced two different types.
As Electivire gripped the Electromagnetic Orb, a subtle wave of electromagnetic force was triggered.
Sparks of electromagnetic power flickered intermittently from within the orb.
Upon coming into contact with this electromagnetic force, Electivire experienced a sudden epiphany.
The electricity it released actually carried a trace of magnetic force?

"What is this?"
Toshi was somewhat surprised.
Electivire's electricity had actually fused with magnetic force?
One had to know that electromagnetic force was a unique ability exclusive to the Magnemite family, who possessed both Electric and Steel typings.
Of course, other Electric-type Pokémon might possess this ability as well, but they were exceedingly rare.
Through the influence of the Electromagnetic Orb, the Electivire before him was now infusing its electricity with magnetic force and actually releasing electromagnetic force?
Had it truly mastered and fused both the Electric and Steel types?

"Ele-ki!"
Electivire cried out excitedly, unleashing a jolt of electricity forward.
Under the influence of the Electromagnetic Orb, the electric shock was inadvertently imbued with twenty percent magnetic force.
Magnetic force belonged to the Steel type.
Blending together with the Electric type, it condensed into electromagnetic force.
"Electric-type combined with Steel-type! Electromagnetic force!"
Toshi's lips curled upward. Guided by the Electromagnetic Orb, Electivire had actually comprehended electromagnetic force!
"That's fantastic, Electivire!"
Toshi never could have imagined that this Electromagnetic Orb not only possessed immense inherent utility, but also allowed Electivire to comprehend something entirely new.
This could truly be called an unexpected windfall.

"Ele-ki!"
Electivire smiled excitedly, releasing another burst of electromagnetic force.
It seemed to be extremely fond of this new energy.
"This Electromagnetic Orb is just like it was custom-made for Electivire!"
Toshi remarked.
"Oh right, Electivire, don't get ahead of yourself. Besides the Electromagnetic Orb, I have something else to give you!"
Toshi almost forgot that his original intention today was to elevate Electivire's potential.
Since the system had issued a quest to raise a Pokémon's potential to the Champion rank, Toshi was definitely going to complete it.
"System, redeem a Blue Potential Reinforcement Liquid!"
Ever since Eevee's potential was elevated to the Gym Leader rank, Toshi hadn't redeemed any potential reinforcement liquids from the system for quite some time.
It was mainly because his Pokémon's levels weren't very high yet.
Before level fifty, Gym Leader rank potential was generally sufficient.
After level fifty, however, one was compelled to raise a Pokémon's potential in order to increase the probability of breaking through the level cap.

[Beep-boop]
[Redeemed Blue Potential Reinforcement Liquid, one million points deducted, redemption complete.]

As the system prompt faded, Toshi saw that one million points had been deducted from his data panel.
At the same time, an extra bottle of Blue Pokémon Potential Reinforcement Liquid appeared in the system's [Backpack].
Toshi directly chose to extract it.
In a flash, a blue bottle appeared in his hand.
The bottle itself wasn't very large; unlike other Pokémon potential reinforcement liquids, this one was only about the size of a canned cola.
The bottle had a bumpy, somewhat bizarre shape, and the dosage inside was roughly two hundred and thirty milliliters.
Upon opening the cap, a pungent, fishy aroma rushed straight to his nostrils.
The air was thick with the scent of alcohol mixed with a foul, fishy stench.
It smelled like a drunkard drinking cheap raw spirit while snacking on canned surströmming.
Utterly disgusting!

"Drink it!"
Toshi handed this weird-smelling potential reinforcement liquid to Electivire.
"Ele-ki???"
Electivire covered its nose, looking completely baffled.
Did this star trainer have a bone to pick with it?
Was he planning to replace it as his main Pokémon?
Could it not drink this? Please don't mess around!
"Don't worry, Electivire. The fouler this stuff is, the more beneficial it is without a single drawback. Once you finish it, your potential will be reinforced, and your strength will increase dramatically."
Toshi explained to Electivire.
Electivire shot him a sideways glance, feeling that something was deeply amiss.
How was this human servant of his starting to look more and more like a... pyramid scheme recruiter?
That being said, it still took the bottle of blue potential reinforcement liquid, hardened its resolve, and chose to gulp it all down in one go.
"Gulp, gulp..."
In order to safeguard its status as the team's big brother and retain its position as the primary starter, Electivire was going all out!
It forcefully chugged down this bottle of foul-smelling surströmming... oh no! The blue potential reinforcement liquid.
After finishing it, Electivire even let out a burp.
Catching a whiff of the residual smell in the air, Toshi turned around and dry-heaved for a long time.
I must say, Electivire was truly a brave warrior.
It actually dared to drink that?
He certainly wouldn't dare!
Meanwhile, Electivire wore a bitter expression on its face.
What on earth was this?
Did it taste like foot-soaking water used on a bamboo mat, mixed with canned surströmming and eighty-second-vintage raw spirit?
It was truly nauseating...
"Ugh..."
Electivire continued to dry-heave.
Right at that moment, its complexion suddenly turned flushed.
It felt a sensation akin to being slightly tipsy.
Gradually, Electivire entered a state of deep meditation.
Clearly, the effects of the Blue Potential Reinforcement Liquid were beginning to take hold.
It needed a sufficient amount of time to absorb the benefits brought by the Blue Potential Reinforcement Liquid.
(To be continued)