Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 240 The Gift and Trial Stone of the Plain of Thought
The Plains of Reflection is the place where one of the legendary swordsmen, Virizion, slumbers. It is said that Virizion awoke in the fields deep within this forest and began to roam the land of Unova once more.

The Bug Pokémon led the Glow Moss to this hidden field. Unlike in the game, the Field of Contemplation is quite difficult to find. Even after Virizion left, one can still feel the powerful aura and residual power that permeates the place. Dozens of round Machamp boulders are scattered around, like remnants of some ancient ruins.

Dozens of four-leaf clovers, emitting a faint glow, swayed in the wind here. They were slightly different from the four-leaf clovers brought back by the other Bug Pokémon; these four-leaf clovers shone brighter.

Meanwhile, most of the Bug Pokémon living in other parts of the forest had never been to the Plains of Thought before. Upon seeing so many four-leaf clovers, they were overjoyed and let out joyful sounds.

From then on, this place became the secret garden for Pokémon in the forest!

The centipede leader wriggled its tiny legs, turned its head, and let out a low growl at the moss.

Finding a large number of lost four-leaf clovers is certainly cause for celebration, but there's something even more important here, look, right there!
Hmm? By the way, what's that straight wooden stick you're holding?
"This is the best magic wand in the forest!"

Lightmoss played with the cornflower branch, which could be made into a so-called magic wand. In the real world, a magic wand probably refers to an item like the Aura Hero's Staff, but in other worlds, magic wands seem to have a different kind of power.

Rather, you could say that by holding this unremarkable, straight branch, you can even cosplay as a jungle wizard or something similar. After all, wizards do exist in the Pokémon world, just very few of them.

The centipede leader blinked.

Its cerebellum does not support it in engaging in such profound thinking.

Never mind, but that stick looks really cool. I really hope I can find one too!
This is a compliment from it!

After entering the Plains of Contemplation with the Bug Pokémon, since Virizion had already left and the timeline had not yet reached the Black 2/White 2 era, there was only a reassuring and beautiful sea of ​​flowers, but the mysterious ranger responsible for announcing Virizion's whereabouts was missing.

Furthermore, deep within the Plain of Contemplation, the leader of the centipede led the Radiant Moss to a broken stone.

The stone was a dull green, like an inscription, with a cluster of flowers on it, seemingly growing together with the stone and blooming quietly, never withering even in winter.

This is what the Bug Pokémon found by chance. They heard the forest echoing; after the Glowmoss left the hidden cave, the entire forest was making cheerful sounds.

[Craft item (?): The King's Flower Crown from a Dream.]

[Description: An object that appeared from a dream after it was shattered. When it was left here, who left it, and what life it was used to commemorate are all unknown. Legend says it was left behind by the king of an ancient city, or perhaps an underwater city. The flowers on this crown seem to have originated from a dream, and under the influence of stellar power from the universe, they have undergone a transformation, becoming a special kind of flower that only those acknowledged by the forest can take away.]

[Special Plant: Flower of Dreams.]

[Potions that can be crafted: Highest-level potion, Maximum Vitality (lacking meteorite fragments).]

[Effect 1: Coronation - Places a flower crown on a Pokémon's head, granting it special Pokémon powers. The power of nature nourishes it, continuously restoring its life and stamina. What other powers it gains remains to be confirmed.]

[Effect 2: Friendship with all Pokémon increases by 100%, Legendary status increases by 100%, and Recognition increases by 70%. Pokémon possessing Dream Fragments and Star Pulse will obey the King's commands.]

The stone below is grayish-brown, covered with cracks, and spherical in shape, about the size of a fist.

[Crafts (?): Fantasy Wedge Stone.]

[Description: A fantastical stone, seemingly something that fell from the universe and the sky to some world long ago, accompanying a massive dragon meteorite in its fall during an ancient era.]

This stone is the same as the Trial Rock in the Cornerwood Forest and the meteorite in the Shippo Museum. Because the Cornerwood Forest was once connected to the Forest of Connection, the power of the Plain of Thought was transferred to this stone, giving it the same power as the Plain of Thought and the Connection Stone, capable of gathering the will of life.

[Effect: Fantasy Stones can infuse any Orb with different natural energies, and can also temporarily serve as a substitute for any Orb. They create mysterious resonances and connections with certain Pokémon. Similar stones exist in legendary locations throughout Unova, some exhibiting different colors, seemingly fragments of what are called 'God Stones'. Fantasy +100%, Legend +100%, Cosmic Secrets +100%.]

[Fantasy level increases the probability of you and your Pokémon encountering magical items; Legendary level brings you and your Pokémon closer to legends or allows you to leave your own legend, guiding you towards becoming a hero or warrior; Cosmic Secrets allows you and your Pokémon to learn some of the mysteries of the universe.]

[Use the secrets of rock to unleash its power!]

In other words, the moss sensed the sounds of another world on this stone.

This is not an item from this world, but something from another world. Because I found the Forest Sealing Stone, the things hidden in the Plain of Thought were revealed.

Is the power that keeps Virizion asleep here the will of the people or the Pokémon?
Or is it the overall will of life?

Come to think of it, in the game, it seems that Lightmoss started searching nearby and, with the help of a Bug Pokémon, found some evidence.

Sun Stone.

Legend has it that, like the Moon Stone, it is a special meteorite that fell from the universe. In the game, there is a Sun Stone near the Plain of Thought.

The Trial Rock outside the Cornerwood Forest can be attacked daily with a Fighting-type Pokémon, which will drop a Star Fragment. The giant rock seems to have a life of its own, as it quickly grows back even if a part of it is destroyed, just like it is alive.

Yes, Yaguruma Forest and Shippo City used to be a large-scale meteorite impact zone!
Speaking of that fantastical wedge stone, its shape... doesn't it look a bit like the Dragon Stone of the Black and White Dragons? Could this thing be a "divine stone"?

"Thank you, Centipede, and everyone."

"May I take this with me?"

The bug Pokémon nodded; they could sense that the stone was not a product of this world, and that the forest had already agreed.

There's no point in staying here. The forest doesn't need treasures; they'll only attract the covetous eyes of humans and evil people.

To thank the Bug Pokémon for their help, Moss used some of the berries they brought to make Poké Blocks, giving the Bug Pokémon in the forest a delicious feast. As for the four-leaf clovers, Moss only picked a portion of them and replanted the rest using a special cultivation method.

The Earth Tortoise prepares suitable soil for the four-leaf clover, using Mud Shot and Earth Power to turn over the soil.

For Pokémon, losing a four-leaf clover increases their luck, makes it easier for them to find delicious berries, and can also be used as a different herb. It is an extremely rare and precious item for Pokémon in nature.

The light moss cultivated a large quantity in a short period of time, and when golden, sand-like energy emanated from its palm, the transplanted four-leaf and three-leaf clovers grew rapidly.

The once rare lost four-leaf clovers began to increase in number, and many ordinary three-leaf clovers became shiny and turned into four-leaf plants!

"Centi~"

The centipede leader looked at the four-leaf clover, then at the moss, its little head unable to comprehend what kind of power that had just been.

However, even in the whole world, not many people know about the "power of creation." Only the people of the Valley of Creation in Carlos are able to receive the power from Arceus and perform punishment and creation, just like the ancient people of the Divine Harmony.

The Plain of Contemplation is filled with flowers and four-leaf clovers, where Bug Pokémon rejoice. Some Grass-type Pokémon that joined along the way because it was fun are also dancing hand in hand. There are also many Lily Root Dolls and Cotton Balls, all of which are common Pokémon in Unova.

And there's also a speaker named Cricket Warrior playing melodies for everyone?
It played music while deep in thought. The moss could read its mind, and like the centipede leader, they had felt a mysterious power here since arriving at the Plain of Thought, which made them constantly think.

This is a unique energy from this land, gathering the will of life, enabling them to constantly think, thus becoming smarter and stronger.

"This crown is perfect for Miss Skirt to wear, but the seeds of this flower, left over from a distant era, have taken root and sprouted in the realm of contemplation, and still maintain their blooming posture. It is a flower from a dream, and also from the stars."

It has a rather mysterious and romantic feel to it.

Lightmoss took out the flower crown and summoned Miss Skirt. Under the watchful eyes of many Pokémon, Miss Skirt was crowned at this moment.

"Dorre?"

Miss Skirt adjusted the flower crown on her head, which formed an outer ring that encompassed her original victory crown.

A magical starlight flowed from the flower crown into my body; though faint, it was filled with longing and happiness.

At the same time, it seemed to be waiting for something. When it met Miss Skirt, it was as if it had found its home.

This puzzled Miss Skirt.

But perhaps it doesn't matter?

In short, she was very happy! She lifted her skirt and began to dance among the Pokémon, stirring up an encouraging fragrance that made the Pokémon joyful and excited.

The joyful time lasted for a while, because some Pokémon had temporarily left their trainers and now had to go back to find them. The other Bug Pokémon also happily dispersed. From now on, this Plain of Contemplation will become a wonderful place for them to hold secret gatherings and ceremonies!
Boom!
Before leaving, a fruit fell from a tree.

The Cornflower Forest is "seeing off" the Lightmoss, the Earth-Based Tortoise, and the Connecting Tree.

[Tree fruit: pear flower fruit. 】

[Description: A rare fruit not found in the regular fruit encyclopedia. It possesses the power to heal throats and has a special effect when given to Meloetta.]

[Effect: Can heal the throat. After consumption, the power of sound-based moves is increased by 20%, and the user will not be affected by the move "Hell Thrust".]

[A workable prop: Throat spray!]

As the Moss and the Bug Pokémon traveled away from the Plain of Thought and said their goodbyes, several rangers and some Bug Pokémon trainers came looking for them from a distance.

It's unbelievable that they got lost in this natural labyrinth, even for the rangers. They were very familiar with the roads around here and walked them often, but they could never find their destination.

Some of the older rangers understood why, so they stopped searching.

"The forest has a will; if it doesn't want us to see something, we shouldn't resist. The Pokémon that left will soon return. Look over there!"

The ranger pointed into the distance, where they saw succulents and a large number of Bug Pokémon. The Bug Pokémon kept disappearing into the grass and vanishing from sight, while the woods around the human looked somewhat psychedelic and indistinct.

The female ranger Bonnie also spotted her speaker, Cricket, which was trotting towards her with a blade of grass emitting a faint glow in its hand, while the human...
Beside him was a strangely colored Torterra, a Pokémon wielding what looked like a giant sword, a slender and beautiful Pokémon, and a Riolu wagging its tail perched on the human's shoulder. Soon, the human disappeared, the Bug Pokémon bidding him farewell—a scene that stunned the rangers.

"He is one with nature. If he is too wild, even the Pokémon won't notice him. But that person is like nature itself!"

"I have heard that there are people blessed by the forest in faraway places."

"That guy is practically the leader of all the Bug Pokémon! Are there really trainers like that? The world is truly incredible; what amazing people exist here!"

The rangers tried to find the succulent, but the forest had its own will. After chasing for a few steps, they realized they hadn't closed the distance at all, and the person had already disappeared from their sight with his Pokémon.

"That's incredible, could he be a ghost?"

"Don't say things like that, I'm terrified of ghosts! Anyway, my speaker is back!" Bonnie crouched down and curiously picked up the blade of grass that emitted a faint glow.

What kind of grass is this? She's been patrolling the Cornflower Forest for so long and has never seen this plant before!
Look at the speaker in front of it again. Hmm? Doesn't its body look shinier? And it seems to have become a little stronger?
Did you eat anything good?
The speaker pointed in the direction the moss had gone, which made the rangers even more curious.

“A person who can live in harmony with nature. If he becomes a Ranger, he will surely become the Chief Ranger very quickly.” One Ranger said, and at the same time, he thought that there were indeed Chief Rangers assigned in the Unova region, so he dialed Altano’s Pokémon number.

"Hello, Mr. Altano, I have something amazing to report to you. Hmm? Your voice sounds great! You're not depressed anymore? That's wonderful!"

"We encountered a very special trainer in the forest, who had Pokémon with him."

"Huh? You know him?!"

Compared to the rangers' discussion about this matter, some of the other trainers and backpackers who came to explore the forest did not see the Gloomymoss and waited to return to their own Pokémon. Others saw traces of Gloomymoss, approached it with curiosity and enthusiasm but lost their way. However, their return journey was surprisingly smooth.

"Huh!? What just happened! The Pokémon that person was with looked really strong, and I was thinking of challenging him to a battle!"

A young man in shorts scratched his head, realizing that the path he used to know had suddenly become difficult and unclear. But when he turned around, he found that his centipede had returned, bringing with it a glowing four-leaf clover.

"Hey! Centipede, you're back! Have you finished your mysterious ritual? I'm so sad I didn't see it!"

The centipede rubbed against its trainer's calf and nodded in comfort.

It's okay, you won't see it this time either, and you probably won't see it next time either.

Just give up on that idea!
"Hey, I felt like you were looking down on me just now."

"Centipede~ (That's it)."

"Ha! You're trying to comfort me, aren't you? I knew you cared about me."

“Centipede… (absolutely none).”

For a young boy, there are still many new and exciting things in the outside world. Although he missed some interesting stories, there are still many more wonderful futures waiting for him. So the boy in shorts and his centipede went back into the forest to continue his forest adventure.

This summer is still long, which is a good time to go out and catch insects.

Boom. Boom.
The centipede leader led the moss away from the main road and around into the outer edge of the cornflower forest, where the trees became sparser, the shrubs became more numerous, and there were many rocks of various shapes and puddles.

The centipede's venomous tail curled up, pointing straight in one direction.

You can see it right here!

That huge rock stands abruptly on a high ground; you can see it by climbing the steps past the grass in front of it!

"Thank you for your help." Lightmoy took out a magic candy from her backpack as a thank you gift.

The centipede leader was initially puzzled by the food, but after tasting it, all its abilities grew instantly. It looked up at the moss in surprise and nodded again with approval!

This is great stuff!
Thank you, humans!

As expected of someone chosen by the forest, they're quite generous; you can't find such good stuff outside!
It swished its venomous tail and happily darted back into the forest.

Meanwhile, Lightmoss and her Pokémon ascended the Trial Staircase. Just like in the games, several martial arts trainers were practicing their skills, sparring and training each other. They greeted Lightmoss and her Pokémon warmly when they saw them arrive.

"Oh, so you're here too to strike the Trial Rock and train your mind and body?"

“Yes, a friend asked me to come here to take a look,” Guangtai replied.

Friends are the trees that connect us.

I came here at the request of the Tree of Connection.

"There are many unknown things in the Cornerwood Forest, and the Trial Rock is one of them. Fighters and Fighting-type Pokémon strike this rock to prove their strength! It's incredibly hard! And it only reacts to Fighting-type Pokémon!"

"If it's not a fighting move, regular attacks are ineffective against it. Hey buddy, let me see your Pokémon. Oh! Isn't there a Riolu? That's a very rare Pokémon!"

"I am Kentaro! A trainer aspiring to become the strongest fighter! Although I am still weak now, my future is bright!"

Although the karate fighter who was speaking called Hikari "little brother," he was actually not much older than Hikari. He just appeared too mature because he trained all the time. Accompanying him was a porter.

"Aww!"

"Doc!"

The porter waved the wood in his hand, enthusiastically demonstrating to Riolu how to strike the hard boulder! Just like a senior patiently instructing a junior, this made Riolu break out in a cold sweat.

Judging from its aura, Riolu could tell that this porter was much weaker than itself. Besides, Riolu came from the training hut, where the Pokémon were on par with those from Victory Road.
However, it's rare to encounter such an enthusiastic Pokémon, and a true master always has the heart of an apprentice. With that in mind, Riolu earnestly asked the porter for advice.

The little mover was quite pleased with itself, and it swung the wood—

Watch closely! This is the secret technique: Rock Smash!

With a bang, part of the surface of the Trial Rock was shattered, and some stone fragments fell down, looking like stars.

"This is the process of tempering the Trial Rock. Sometimes you get something called Star Fragment after it breaks. Some people seem to like this stone, but I don't care. The amazing thing about this stone is that the broken parts will be restored to their original state the next day. Isn't that amazing!"

Kentaro stroked his chin and introduced the rock to Hikari: "Why don't you give it a try? If you want to train your Pokémon's striking power, this rock is an excellent training ground!"

Guangtai then placed her hand on the giant rock.

[The material for the myth: the Trial Rock.]

[Description: Long, long ago, a unique, enormous meteorite fell from space and, after coexisting with the land of Unova, took this form. It possesses its own life and is a very strange cosmic object, seemingly harboring some kind of powerful force! More information about it remains a mystery; it is only known that breaking its outer shell will cause special "star fragments" to fall.]

[Effect: Shattering the Trial Rock grants Star Shards. By repeatedly striking the Trial Rock, Fighting-type Pokémon's power is enhanced, accelerating their evolution and growth. A powerful energy is slowly seeping from the Trial Rock! It only reacts to Fighting-type Pokémon.]

[Note: Use "The Essence of Rocks" on the Trial Rock to awaken it! Obtain "Star Power (VSTAR)," said to be the power of Arceus from heaven, manifesting in the world as the power of a comet!]

[Craftable items: Sturdy Amulet, Power Amulet, Time Fragment (Cosmic Amulet)!]

After a moment's thought, Guangmo used the secrets of rock.

The boulder began to respond!

In the Pokémon world, stones possess power; in fact, the most powerful thing is stone!
Arceus transmits his power to the world using the Guardian Stone; the Sinnoh Temple, adorned with legends, is also made of stone from Mt. Coronet; the Three Illusionary Stages are still depicted on rock; the white stone that conveys gratitude across time before the Path of the Sea Breaker; the legendary megalith that brings the power of Mega Evolution; and the colossal meteorite that is plotting to collide with the world.
Deep within the Trial Stone lies a great power from the universe! It began to awaken the moment it came into contact with the mysteries of the Light Moss Rock!
Regarding the Trial Rock, you can obtain Star Shards by attacking it once a day with a Fighting Pokémon in the game. Star Shards are believed to be meteorite debris.

Among wild Pokémon, only Starmie, Starmie, Jirachi, Meteorite, and Meloetta carry them. Two of these Mythical Pokémon are given as gifts, while the Starmie family is actually a tribute to Ultraman.

Therefore, the Trial Rock must indeed be a large meteorite.

Could there be a sleeping Jirachi inside this stone? Was Jirachi ever streamed during the Unova era?
Miss Skirt walked over, and Kentaro, the karate king beside her, immediately widened his eyes: "Oh my! What kind of Pokémon is that?! It's so beautiful!"

The porter's reaction was even more direct; his eyes immediately turned into hearts.

Beautiful Pokémon are always loved, and Pokémon's expressions of love are even bolder and more direct. However, Miss Skirt only responded with an awkward but polite smile. Meanwhile, she already knew the special nature of the Trial Stone in front of her while she was in the Poké Ball. She touched Riolu and then focused on it!

The moss points towards the rock:

"Two of them together, using each other's guidance."

"Then, use 'Brick Break' on the Trial Rock at the same time!"

Riolu and Miss Skirt simultaneously unleashed their most powerful attacks. When the power of the two Fighting-type Pokémon struck the Trial Rock, a violent energy fluctuation was generated inside the Trial Rock, which had been awakened by the Rock Technique!

A powerful cosmic wave spread outwards violently!
In the Shippo City Museum, not far from Yagura Forest, a meteorite placed in a display case suddenly emitted a faint glow!

The elderly tourist nearby quickly called over a man wearing glasses:
"Hey, Deputy Curator Mu Li! Look, the exhibits in the museum are glowing!"

At the same time, layers of aurora appeared faintly in the sky above Qibao City, extremely dim, yet breathtakingly beautiful.

(End of this chapter)