"gratutions, Corviknight."

  As Natsume approached the silent and brooding Corviknight, he couldn't help but e his neck higher with every step.

  This guy's height was... a bit beyond expectations.

  Looking up at Corviknight, Natsume couldn't stop thinking: This kid's growth spurt must have been off the charts.

  A typical Corviknight stood about 2.2 meters tall and weighed around 75 kilograms—a t and imposing figure.

  At over two meters tall and with a weight of 150 kilograms, Corviknight's proportions might seem lean on a human, but for a bird Pokémon, it was... acceptable?

  Still, Natsume's Corviknight had clearly gone above and beyond.

  Its height easily exceeded 2.5 meters, and while they hadn't measured its weight yet, judging by its appetite, it was definitely not light.

  "CAW!"

  Corviknight spread its wings, fidgeting as it tried to adjust to its new body.

  It was clearly unfortable with its evolved form—whether it was the steel-like feathers or the suddenly massive frame, everythi unfamiliar.

  Adding to its woes, the increased size a had noticeably slowed it down.

  For Corviknight, its asks were clear:

  One, adapt to its evolved body.

  Two, refis battle strategy to suit its new physique.

  Fortunately, Corviknight didn’t o stress much about the tter.

  From the moment he captured it, Natsume had already pnned out a fighting style tailored to Corviknight.

  It revolved around two oves: Iron Defense and Body Press.

  One raised its defense, while the other dealt greater damage the higher its defense was.

  bined with Corviknight's size a, these moves were a perfect match.

  Simple, effit, and—most importantly—it left plenty of time for Corviknight to spout trash talk.

  Corviknight was overjoyed.

  "Alright, time to head back."

  Natsume reached out, intending to pat Corviknight's head. But after a few failed attempts to reach the top of its head, he settled for tapping its forehead instead.

  Corviknight, realizing this, lowered its head slightly so Natsume could pat it properly, then eagerly s massive head, signaling its hunger.

  Even though Pokémon biology often defied logic, certain basic rules still applied.

  The sudden growth from evolution had drained Corviknight's energy, leaving it ravenously hungry.

  It felt like the time Natsume had skipped dinner and breakfast while big a show—so hungry he’d almost eaten the soap ihroom.

  Right now, all Corviknight wanted was a hearty meal and a good nap.

  Adjusting to its new body? That could wait. It had already done enough for the day.

  Corviknight, now resembling an oversized terrestrial chi, awkwardly followed Natsume back to the farm.

  It fpped its wings experimentally a few times but quickly gave up on flying, opting to walk instead.

  Though it was trying to maintain its pride, the sight of the massive bird plodding along on foot was undeniably ical.

  If it clucked while walking, it’d be the perfect image of a giant free-range chi.

  Despite the amusing dispy, Corviknight held its head high, refusing to bow its proud neck—remi of the haughty air of the Uchiha .

  Its majestic, armored exterior cshed with its cheeky demeanor, creating an odd mix of grandeur and mischief.

  Ag would be tempted to nd a pun its smug face.

  As Corviknight strutted behind Natsume, it looked like a king parading in his new robes, showing off its evolved form with no small amount of pride.

  “This is it,” Corviknight thought, admiring its refle in a puddle. “From now on, I’ll be the farm’s poster Pokémon and undisputed top-tier looker.”

  While most of the Pokémon on the farm merely g Corviknight's new form before losing i, one Pokémon was visibly stunned.

  "Pi—!"

  The shiny Pidgeotto, who had been strolling around the farm with a group of the flock's most beautiful female members, froze in its tracks.

  As the flock's leader, the shiny Pidgeotto naturally enjoyed certain privileges. What was wrong with taking a few dies out for a walk? It wasn’t like it was ing its duties.

  But the sight of Corviknight brought its good mood to an abrupt halt.

  We're both birds—you’re a crow, and I’m a sparrow. Why is the size gap so huge?!

  To most Pokémon, bigger was better. Large Pokémon were seen as stronger and more desirable.

  And in that moment, shiny Pidgeotto couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy toward Corviknight's massive frame.

  It even fantasized about sing Corviknight’s protein powder with something less effective—if it had access to such things.

  "Pi!"

  Shiny Pidgeotto fluttered down in front of Corviknight, curiously and somewhat enviously asking how it got so big.

  In response, Corviknight proudly decred, “Through hard work and effort! And, well... Natsume’s feeding.”

  The shiny Pidgeotto ighe boastful first part, fog instead oer.

  So, it all es down to Natsume, huh?

  Previously, the shiny Pidgeotto had been tent to simply enjoy its food ahe flock. Building a closer retionship with the farm’s owner hadn’t seemed necessary.

  It had its pride, after all. Fawning over Natsume felt beh it.

  But now, looking at Corviknight’s imposing form, the shiny Pidgeotto realized:

  Maybe l my head a little isn’t so bad.

  It’s not about sug up; it’s about being stronger and bigger. Yeah, that’s it.

  After all, who could resist the allure of being bigger aer?

  And by “big,” of course, it meant something impressive. Like a Gundam.

  Gcell