Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 232 United Arts and the Ripples of Time
"Although it was supposed to be an emergency meeting."

The president of the gaming company seems to be an impatient person, and the old man is dressed as a cleaner, exactly like in the game.

President Zvoich was not much different from what I remembered.

The battle company offered an extremely high price. Although they did not achieve their goal of "producing some battle products in Unova", they at least obtained full authorization for electronic battle items. Both presidents had discussed this carefully with Hikari.

In the realm of electronic battle items and software, this is not Devon's forte. Devon is more adept at creating software and tools for Pokémon trainers' daily lives, such as multi-functional navigators and detection devices.

The gaming company focuses solely on developing electronic software closely related to gaming, which is almost entirely in line with Devon's approach—one focuses on daily production, while the other focuses on gaming training.

"Battle items manufactured by Devon Corporation will be transported to the Unova region to meet the battle needs of trainers there."

Undoubtedly, launching new business with Hezhong is something Dewen is eager to do.

However, the Devon Corporation is still studying the batch of gadgets that Hikari had Daigo bring back to Devon. For ancient gadget craftsmen with special powers, making those special gadgets might not take much effort, and the gadgets they make naturally have incredible effects.

However, for technology companies, the key is how to reproduce this special effect.

It's like an imposing aura.

According to the report that President Zvuch received from his researchers, they seemed to have no idea what kind of energy "momentum" was. They could only consult the more famous martial artists in the Hoenn region and even offered high prices to buy back the old clothes that the martial artists had worn. This left those martial artists completely baffled.

If your company, Devon, doesn't develop trainer software, why are you collecting junk?

"President Zvage still has a lot to do. I didn't expect it would take them so long to analyze a single item. The various power systems and technology systems in the Pokémon world are completely incompatible."

Just like the mysterious technology of ancient times and modern technology, they are completely different things. The ancients were able to assemble Pokémon like Magearna by hand, while modern technology does not understand the principles behind it at all. It's as if there is a technological barrier, and there are no proper technical manuscripts passed down.

In the distant future era of paradoxical Pokémon like Milton, Iron Tracks, and Torcimog, what kind of robots or Pokémon are created by technology?

However, during the online meeting, Guangtai noticed a hint of worry between President Zvoch's brows, as if he had something on his mind. After a moment's recollection...
Ah, it's almost time for the meteorite to arrive. Daigo mentioned this before.

So, is it because of the meteorite?

However, in the world where Xiaoyou and Xiaoyao exist, this crisis was merely a close call.

Rayquaza will successfully complete its Mega Evolution, and the boys and girls who ride Rayquaza will become space heroes of Hoenn. Deoxys, the strange creature that propelled the giant meteorite into the world and coexisted with the mega-meteorite, will be cleanly and decisively defeated by Rayquaza's finishing move.

Or perhaps, it will be caught red-handed by teenagers, learning that meteorites aren't all that fun.

How dare they invade Earth? What a cosmic country bumpkin! They don't know that our heroic protagonist is protecting Earth.

Shinnosuke, the president of the opposing company, forcefully bestowed upon himself the honorary title of executive director. Of course, Hikari did not show her face during the online meeting.

However, it seems that someone within the gaming company still knows something.

Ms. Huizi, who introduced me to the property, has sent me an inquiry message, and also mentioned that President Shinnosuke guessed that I was the person who appeared in the news that day based on my ID.

Fortunately, President Shinnosuke isn't a fussy person. You can tell from his attire that he's disguised as a cleaner sweeping the floor upstairs, claiming to be an incompetent trainer, focusing on developing battle-related items. He's a man who poured his youthful passion for battle into his later career.

In the game, after defeating all members of the battling company, President Shinnosuke will give you an E-Gear. Black and White is also the only generation in the series where players can obtain two E-Gears.

"Yes, they also granted my software account some special permissions."

The former president, Shinnosuke, expressed his desire to pay a visit and wanted to see the actual combat performance of some of the items. To this end, he issued a challenge to himself.

This left Guangtai somewhat speechless, both amused and exasperated.

But upon closer reflection, the old president's persona seems to be "doing his favorite cleaning job while waiting for a young and desirable trainer," which is his hobby.

There's really no need for a battle. Lightmoy casually mentioned that there would be an invited gym battle in the afternoon, and if you want to see the effects of the items, that would be the best time to come!
Lightmoss put away the Pokémon device; it was almost time to head to the Flying Cloud Gallery.

In the city of Flying Cloud, where skyscrapers abound, the Flying Cloud Gallery is not only small in size, but also hidden among the high-rises and very inconspicuous; it can even be described as "small." However, it is an art mecca for the entire Unova, where artists from various cities gather from time to time to discuss the art of painting.

"Hey! You're right on time!" Yati spotted Guangtai in front of the Flying Cloud Gallery. "Huh? You live on Fashion Street, don't tell me?"

“The child over here is… Ah, isn’t this little Nellie!”

“It’s been a long time, Mr. Artie. The last time was at the Pokémon School. You were a guest lecturer at our school.” Nari replied politely.

"Oh, it's been a while! I've been busy gathering materials lately and haven't had time to go back to school."

Yati never expected to see a former "student" he had temporarily taught here.

"What a coincidence! Feiyun Gallery is having a new exhibition today, you've come at just the right time!"

Although Yati's own paintings are rarely exhibited here, it's because Yati prefers to let gym challengers see those artworks. Moreover, in Flying Cloud City, the Flying Cloud Gym is practically Yati's private art museum, and like the Flying Cloud Gallery, it's a place that many artists aspire to visit.

The gallery displays not only paintings, but also a small number of sculptures around it. The gallery owner is an elderly woman who enjoys taking walks in the central area and having fun chatting with people and Pokémon in that environment.

Although the gallery is small, it is very crowded. Not only are there artists who have come from afar, but also local residents who love art. They appreciate the art, stroll around, and contemplate the philosophy between people and paintings, between paintings and nature, and between thoughts.

An artist with a symbol of birds, an artist with a tutu dog, and an artist with a sunflower monster.

Ayti then gave Guangtai and Nali a detailed introduction from the side.

"The Ballad of Paradise" is a painting depicting the Tower of Paradise, where countless souls wander within its heights, progressing towards the great bell at the top.

"Happy Hour" is a work about the entertainment atmosphere of Raven City.

"Rust Tide" is a work depicting steel cargo ships in the port of Fanba City.

"Skyscraper Cocoon" is a work by Artie, which compares skyscrapers to towering trees in a forest, and each room is like a cocoon woven by a Pokémon in the forest, where people gather to reproduce and live.

"The Prism of Qibao" is a painting depicting the old warehouses and history of Qibao City.

"The Black Forest and the White Building" is a work that describes a black city and a white forest. The black skyscrapers are like a forest of steel and iron, while the towering trees of the white forest are like naturally formed high-rise buildings.

"The Bridge of Fantasy Images" is a painting depicting the most wondrous "Fantasy Bridge" in the Unova region. The dark sky, with its wispy, blue-glowing clouds that seem to flicker with electricity, and the deep, dark sea that appears to harbor an indescribable whirlpool, all contribute to the painting's ambiguity. An invisible wind seems to emanate from the background.
"Isn't this the background image from the game?"

Guangtai never expected to see those "pictures" again in such a unique form here. Upon closer inspection, sure enough, three of the five bridges in Unova had been painted as art and were on display here.

[As you carefully observe and listen to Yati's detailed explanation, you gain a deeper understanding of the unique artistic conception and ideas expressed in the paintings by Feiyun Gallery.]

These paintings originated from some amazing concept art. You were deeply impressed by them and gained unique art-related knowledge. After successfully creating an independent artwork, you can fully utilize this knowledge.

[Craftsmanship Style Acquired: Harmony Art.]

[Description: This is a collection of diverse styles from several well-known artists within the Unown group, encompassing realism, abstraction, retro, naturalism, and near-future themes. Countless people and cultures converge, piercing through Unown's time like an arrow.]

[Effect: You can more quickly integrate all art styles and skillfully apply them; Artistic integration rate +200%, Artistry +100%, Impact +100%.]

[Note: Artworks will be considered valuable decorative items, and some enthusiasts will offer high prices to acquire them. Your artwork only needs to be exhibited in any art gallery or museum to gain high recognition. There are also high-priced offers from members of the Secret Base Guild.] [Through continuous exhibitions, you can unlock unique profession knowledge: Painter (Phantom Artist).]

This is professional knowledge from the "wandering illusion artist" master Casbaschia.

[Additional Connections!]

[Through continuous exhibitions, a unique art form can be unlocked: the remnants of the Quartz Plateau—Ripples of Time.]

[Special professional knowledge that may be acquired through certain subsequent events: Time Explorer - Waveguide of Time.]

[Special items that can be crafted after acquiring unique profession knowledge:]

The Flute of Time, the Riddle of Time, the Treasure of Time, the Gear of Time.

"What do you think! The paintings here are all by renowned artists from the United States; they're of very high quality, aren't they!"

"Jonathan from Raven City, Vincent from Village Bridge, Gwen from Kagome Town, Pierre the Sports Artist from Sinnoh, and Mathilde from Hinoki City."

"How are you feeling, little Nelly? I remember you're also very good at drawing, right?"

Seeing that Guangtai was completely absorbed in the artistic feast, Yati smiled and looked at his former student.

“They are all fantastic works. Actually, I make time to come to Feiyun Gallery every week,” Nali said, her eyes filled with longing as she looked at the paintings.

"However, my strength is sketching, and compared to these works, my drawings are not very good. I really hope that I can create such excellent works in the future."

Looking at those paintings is like truly traveling to a distant city, which is why Nari comes to the gallery every week. Without leaving home, she can appreciate the charm of distant places through the artists' works, paintings, and sculptures. And when the exhibition is updated, it's another novel experience for Nari.

"All art forms have something in common, and as long as the artist feels happy, the quality of the painting doesn't matter. Besides, you shouldn't talk about your masterpiece like that!"

"Even works filled with resentment and confusion are precious. As an artist, you will often face this kind of predicament. From a certain perspective, the works created during this period cannot be called failures. On the contrary, they are the best works that can reflect another side of people."

"Even crude imitations and simple sketches are imbued with emotion, so painting is a beautiful thing. The world we depict, the world we see, is different from the world seen by others."

"So paint! In the world of painting, people can forget the troubles of the world. Beautiful paintings will bring people endless joy and connect people's spirits!"

[Gain unique insights: The art world of Arte.]

[Description: The artistic vision of a top-tier genius artist seems to have vaguely touched upon Unova's greatest secret. Even if it was just unintentional, if you were to use it, you might be able to draw something important.]

Ayti's words of encouragement to Nari inadvertently gave Guangtai a strange piece of knowledge, which brought her back to her senses from sorting out the previous information and her understanding of the paintings around her.

"Ah! How does it feel? Great, right?"

"Thank you for the invitation. I have indeed learned a lot of important things!" Guangtai thanked Yati gratefully.

Aya was also very happy and took the initiative to invite Guangtai and Nali to an important exhibition area.

"This is a painting I wanted to show you."

"This is an important piece that I completed not long ago. Generally, my works are displayed at the Flying Cloud Dojo, but this one represents the history of Unova, so I'm putting it here."

Yati pointed to a large painting in front of him.

Title: The Birth of the Sun.

Above is a bright red sun, while below are ancient people praying and praising the sun.

"I am a genius artist of Bug Pokémon, and speaking of Bugs, in the ancient times of Unova, there was a Bug Pokémon that was hailed as the sun god."

"That's also our Unova champion Mr. Alder's ace, Volcarona."

Yati looked at the painting; it was a work that embodied his immense creative passion!
"Vulcano has been worshipped as the embodiment of the sun since ancient times. Legend has it that when volcanic ash blocked the sun during a volcanic eruption, Volcano used its flames to make its wings glow and illuminate the world in place of the sun."

"God of fire, god of light, there are just too many praises for Volcano."

"However, regarding its juvenile form, the Flameworm, I wanted to paint a picture that could match this work, but I haven't been able to paint a satisfactory one yet. This is mainly because Flameworms are too rare, while the champion Ardek's Volcarona has already evolved. He has two Volcaronas."

Yati expressed regret, saying it was a very painful thing for the artist.

Guangtai thought of an interesting rumor.

It is said that Flamebug and Volcarona were originally designed as pseudo-legendary Pokémon, that is, late-blooming Pokémon. However, the developers could not draw the middle stage of the Fire Cocoon, so they turned it into a slightly rarer Pokémon.

Even so, they are everywhere in the deserts of the Padia region, almost to the point of being a plague, while they are rarely seen in their place of origin, the Unova.

The moss thought of its own burning insect.

"I suddenly have an idea. I'm thinking of putting a piece of art here. Is that alright?"

"Oh, a statue modeled after the Volcano Moth? Of course, no problem! In fact, this is exactly what I've been looking forward to!" Ayti was very interested in Lightmoth's sculptural art, and was naturally delighted to hear that Lightmoth intended to leave some works here! The curator here was even more enthusiastic!
“No, I plan to help you complete the rest of the Firefly’s work.” Lightmoss pointed to Volcano: “Coincidentally, I have a Firefly, but it’s not with me right now.”

"After the tour, how about I borrow your Flying Cloud Dojo?"

Yati was somewhat surprised, but her expression quickly filled with anticipation.

A sculptor is depicting a painting?

That's normal; some excellent sculptors are also excellent painters!
"Of course! My Flying Cloud Dojo has all sorts of art tools, and creating art after the dojo challenge is the perfect time to be full of inspiration!"

"Burning Worm! I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of work I'll create!"

"Regarding the challenge. After all, I invited you to take on this challenge. Although I said I wouldn't waste too much of your time, I don't intend to hold back. Only a real battle can spark my inspiration!"

"The same goes for me. I'm starting to get interested in your fighting style now." Guangtai thought to herself, this invitation was definitely worthwhile.

United Nations is indeed full of surprises and secrets.

[Join the quest: Complete the Gym Challenge Invitation in Aydi, Flying Cloud City.]

[Description: It was actually the gym owner who invited me to take the challenge?]

[Rewards: Released Jade x2, Insect Inspiration x1, Artistic Talent x1, Beetle Badge x1.]

[Note 1: The Unova Badge itself does not possess any power; it is merely a qualification and reward item. However, through the link to the Tree of Connection, it may produce different effects, possibly granting knowledge about certain attributes.]

[Note 2: Yati is a renowned genius artist in the Union. Gaining his recognition will instantly make your paintings and sculptures famous, attracting more viewers. You can use your works to express your wishes and influence people's hearts.]

(End of this chapter)