Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 242 The Cosmic Meteorite of the Seven Treasures Museum
The fluctuations of the Trial Rock have ceased.

After the succulents and the Pokémon left, the ancient boulder returned to its original, unassuming state, causing no harm to anything around it.
Aside from those fighters who became fanatical.

Having witnessed firsthand the immense power unleashed by the Trial Rock, they felt that training near this rock would be far more effective than going to the "Cultivation Hut"!

"I will be the next person to be recognized by the Trial Rock!"

Some people shouted such slogans and used all their strength to keep beating the Trial Rock, but all they got in return was a handful of blood packs.

"I've heard that in faraway regions, there's a super move that allows a trainer's mind and the Pokémon to become one, achieving perfect unity. Although such a move doesn't exist in Unova, when it comes to being of one mind with a Pokémon, I won't lose."

Kentaro gripped the medal in his hand.

During their parting, the superhuman handed him this unique medal, saying it allowed him to faintly hear the echoes of the world and himself. Several other fighters around him also received medals.

He said that the number of medals was originally very small, but fortunately, they recently obtained the materials, so the supply has increased slightly.
Well, the materials needed by superpowered individuals must be extraordinary, which is enough to illustrate the preciousness and importance of the medal in their hands, and that it cannot be placed casually.

So this medal is useful to me!
Kentaro stared intently at the stone before him, recalling his nearly ten years of training, from childhood to the present day, through thick and thin. It was his ideal, and also his reality, which had transformed into strength at this moment!

I felt it, I heard a slight fluctuation!
Under the astonished gazes of the surrounding fighters, Kentaro and the porter unleashed a tile-breaking move almost simultaneously!
Boom! The Trial Rock crumbled into countless fragments and emitted a powerful shockwave in response to Kentaro's attack!
The power of transmission born from history, ideals, and reality, born amidst attacks!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

That guy is handing out medals to passersby again. What is he trying to do?
One of the Dark Trio who had been tracking the Lightmoss appeared near the Trial Rock with an incredible teleportation ability.

He had changed his attire, looking like an ordinary martial artist. When he left Feiyun City and crossed the Tianjian Bridge from Guangtai, he was able to use his super strength to walk on a tightrope at the top of the bridge and quickly approach.

But once he entered the Cornflower Forest, he lost track of the other party. It was as if the forest had its own will and refused his prying eyes. Helpless, he could only go to the outer edge of the Cornflower Forest to wait. Sure enough, he saw the Lightmoss coming out of the forest.

However, his Pokémon's appearance became increasingly strange. Did that maple-colored Torterra evolve in the Cornerwood Forest? The strange-looking Grass-type humanoid Pokémon also had a flower crown on its head.

Because getting too close would be detected by the waveguide, he could only track from a great distance. Therefore, he couldn't know what Lightmoss had done at the Trial Rock, only that he had distributed some medals, and the surrounding fighters had all become quite fanatical.
"Can I borrow your medal to take a look?"

Disguised as a martial artist, Darkness made a request to a fighter, who generously gave him a medal. The moment he held that medal made of special material, the self-questioning that had been nagging at him resurfaced.

It was as if some kind of power was "transmitted" from the fighter in front of him, along the medal, into his body and mind!
What is this power? This power?!
Darkness stared in disbelief at the medal in his hand.

At the same time, the pikemen he released also sensed something and looked up at their "master" in surprise.

"What's wrong? Is there something you want to say?"

Although it appeared to be smiling, its master was actually "expressionless." Koma-dō no Soldier immediately lowered its head in fear and tension, though it also harbored curiosity.

What was that echo just now? It was as if I heard a whisper of my master's thoughts.
This is also the question that darkness is pondering at this moment.

That guy who got N's attention, his medals were definitely not given out randomly!
There's something wrong with this medal!
It can gradually bring people and Pokémon's thoughts closer together!

It can slightly deepen the bond between humans and Pokémon!

The material looks like copper or iron, but it is not.

This matter is extremely important and must be reported to Lord Quixote, but upon further reflection, it seems that this thing can only slightly influence people's hearts.

There's no need to be afraid of this. Even if it's given to many people, the world's minds are still dominated by chaos. With just a little guidance from the plasma cluster and manipulation of the Great Universe Monster's memories, this tiny bit of attachment can be quickly erased.

"Wow, this medal is incredible. It feels like my bond with my Pokémon has deepened. Here you go."

Darkness handed the medal back. He didn't take the martial artist's medal directly, not because he didn't want to be a robber, but because doing so would attract attention.

Before stealing, you must make thorough preparations. It would be a great loss if the situation of the plasma cluster were discovered because of something trivial.

"Hey buddy, your Pokémon is Steel-type, so it can't attack the Trial Rock."

"Ah, it's alright, it's alright. Actually, I was on my way to Shippo City, I just stopped by to take a look." Darkness bid farewell to the fighters, then took Komato Soldier, turned a corner and disappeared immediately.

“I have my own way of getting a real medal, Seven Treasures City.” Darkness began to plot. He himself found it strange. In the past, he would carefully follow the leadership and orders of Quixote and N and would never do anything outside the plan. But now he longed to get a medal that belonged to him.

Perhaps he would hand over the medal so that Lord Quixote could secretly send people to attack, slander, or interfere with that outsider; or perhaps he would keep it for himself. Darkness thought to himself, glancing unconsciously at the soldier beside him.

This Pikeman wasn't his first Pokémon.

Instead, they were given Pokémon by Ghettoss after they pledged allegiance to him. At that time, the Dark Trio, including themselves, were all like this. Gryphon was their proof of identity and symbol of their appearance. They were very satisfied with this Dark + Steel type Pokémon.

A powerful figure walking in the darkness, a blade as hard and sharp as steel.

Over the years, I have trained this Pokemon very well. Even if it has to take a fatal blow with its body at a critical moment, it will not complain at all. That's what Pokémon are like. They are very useful tools when necessary, and they are loyal and powerful.

"You did a good job last time, the timing of blocking the attack was perfect."

Darkness suddenly murmured, only realizing what it meant after it finished speaking, while the soldier with the dagger looked at his master with surprise.

Wait, was that a compliment?
However, no matter how much it gazed longingly into the darkness, the latter remained completely silent.

The soldier with the dagger lowered his head in disappointment and continued on his way.

I must have been hallucinating.

Probably.
I am just a tool. No one will praise a tool for being good, because doing a good job is the tool's job.

But in fact, even the darkness was surprised.

How can you, as a tool, praise another tool?
It must be the power of that medal. It's influencing us. Perhaps we were already being secretly influenced when we got close to that person. Just like the Daewoo in Acroma, that target human must also have a Pokémon or tool that can influence the will of others!
“My loyalty is unwavering. All your actions will be observed by me and then reported to Quixote and Lord N.”

"Then, I must find out where the crack in my heart came from, and where that nightmarish feeling comes from."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

[The Tree of Connection has sensed a new will and is slowly growing!]

The will of the people has been transmitted; a "power of transmission" has been born!

Of course, Lightmoss did something important: she distributed medals to the fighters, since they had obtained new Release Orbs through the Gym Battle.

The shattered Trial Rock was also taken away by the Lightmoss. These rocks possessed a unique life force, just like the stones around the Trial Rock. Even after being separated from the main body, they could continue to exist without losing their energy.

Lightmoss decided to nurture these stones properly using the mysteries of rocks, so it embedded some of the stones into the soil on the turtle's back.

The remaining portion was packed in a backpack to be crafted into the three newly discovered amulets.

A sturdy amulet can reduce damage from all sources.

The amulet of power can increase the damage of all attacks.

Fragments of Time, also known as amulets of the universe, have unknown effects and cannot be made from star fragments alone; they also require a Vajra Jewel.

The Yagura Forest is not far from Shippo City, and it was already evening when they arrived in Shippo City after setting off from Flying Cloud City.

People in the city were talking to each other, while other backpackers from outside were excitedly wandering around the city.

"Qibao City is a very fashionable city. Appropriately connecting with the locals will enhance the city's charm!"

"Speaking of Qibao City, the famous and somewhat trendy yet rustic Soco Cafe is a must-visit spot! I heard they offer discounts on Wednesdays and Saturdays!"

"Here are painters, artists, musicians, designers, poets, singers, and maids." "A group of hopeful young people transformed an abandoned old clothing factory and warehouse into art studios. This is the origin of Qibao City's reputation as an art capital."

People chatted and passed each other, sometimes looking at Moss with surprise as she stayed with a group of Pokémon. But after seeing that Moss was carrying a large backpack and that even the Pokémon were carrying things, they stopped paying too much attention.

Oh, so you're a backpacker too!
The topic then shifted slightly.
"It is said that Dr. Yew, a famous figure in United States, and her father were also backpackers in the past."

"Huh? Maybe I can become a PhD too!"

Such voices rose and fell, gradually fading away. Of course, some people thought that Shimmer's Pokémon were too rare and came up to talk to her, thus Shimmer gained a lot of information about Shippo City.

"Seven Treasures City, where Seven Treasures are seven treasures, is a rebuilt town constructed using warehouses built about 100 years ago. The scattered railway tracks around the town indicate that Seven Treasures City may have once been an important transportation and freight hub in the Unova region, hence the presence of railways and numerous warehouses."

"At the same time, because the idle warehouses are open to artists, it's also called the City of Art. Aya, the leader of the Flying Cloud Dojo, is actually from Shippo City; when he has free time, he goes back to one of the warehouses here to create art."

Unlike the flamboyant colors in the animation, Shippo City in front of us is indeed closer to the color scheme of the game world. Only that retro style combined with classical style can be called architectural art.

One of the purposes of coming to Qibao City was to find the furniture designer, Miss Zitan. She can make furniture of one's dreams. Although it is unknown how she does it, and she probably does not have that power now, it at least proves that she is not an ordinary person.

In the game, some NPCs with specific functions will become characters with unique powers in the real world.

Miss Zitan should be relatively easy to find. Guangtai remembers that she should have a warehouse and workshop; we just need to ask around a bit.
There was a second objective, which was Cresselia's request.

Is there a Pokémon trapped in a nightmare in Shippo City?
This is something that has never appeared in the game, nor has it been mentioned in the animation.

However, when it comes to nightmares, Darkrai is definitely a name that comes to mind.

Throughout the Black and White Generations, although Darkrai was documented in the game, there was no way to obtain him.
During the Black and White era of distribution, there was indeed a card pack called "Dark Seeker," and Darkrai was distributed in order to create this card pack.

At the same time, a Darkrai distribution was also arranged for an airline.
Why an airline?

Airlines and nightmares.
There is only one air station in the Unova region: Fukiyo City.

The location that Fukiyoshi Furo's plane arrived at was Yamaji Town.

On the outskirts of this mountain town famous for its pottery, there stands a solitary, five-generation haunted house, also known as the Stranger's House.

Meanwhile, the town of Mountain Road is modeled after the Pueblo people of North America.
When it comes to tribes, the most important thing is, of course, their "soul"!
Hmm, this seems rather strange. Perhaps there really is a Darkrai that is unknown to anyone in Unova, but Cresselia mentioned that the nightmare is related to two Pokémon?
"Although they wanted me to go to Qibao Museum, it's already closed at this time."

Guangtai planned to find the special art warehouse at the address given by Yati. It was Yati's rest room when she was creating art here. Of course, it didn't matter if she didn't find it. She could just find a place and use her secret power to create a space that might be more comfortable than a hotel.

This is a move unique to the Hoenn region, an essential move to carry when traveling.

"Did you see that? The museum lit up with the aurora borealis earlier this evening."

"How could this be? Isn't the aurora a natural phenomenon that only occurs at the poles?"

Aurora, aurora, what are you calling the aurora if it's not at the poles?
"Actually, no, it's just about the atmosphere, the magnetic field, and high-energy charged particles."

"Ah, those kinds of things can't just appear randomly, right? I didn't sense any high-energy particles."

The conversations of passersby reached Guangtai's ears. Although it was night, the streets were still full of people. They were excitedly talking about the strange celestial phenomenon they had just seen and began to tell various ancient legends about Qibao City.

There are many legends surrounding Qibao City, such as the existence of a famous painting in a warehouse, the reappearance of ancient ghosts, or the town itself possessing the power of time. Qibao City has a long history, so there are many legends about it.

Soon, Lightmoy found the "art warehouse," which was near the railway. There was also an empty warehouse that was being renovated next to it. A few guys were discussing whether to open a warehouse shop there. However, the Pokémon Center was right next door. Would business be good if they opened in the same location?

Guangtai also saw someone with something that looked like a duel disk strapped to their arm, as if they were about to start their turn and draw cards!

Actually, that was a "miracle launcher"!
Using this device, you can consume Miracle Launcher points to use items during battles. It's a battle format unique to the Unova region, and of course, this battle format hasn't become popular in other regions.

According to the guys on the street, the Miracle Launcher is not yet perfect and can only launch items that enhance accuracy and strength. However, what attracts me the most are the three launchers: "Special Summoning", "Ability Defense" and "Item Shooting".

"This device seems to have great potential. If it's a product developed by the battle company, I should ask President Shinnosuke for one."

With a little modification using mechanical knowledge, this thing can do a great deal in combat.

Ah, why not just make it into a TCG card launching device? Then we could actually have a "duel" on the spot!
Using the radio wave technology of Team Plasma and Team Galaxy, the item "Red Card" can be created, and naturally, more card items can also be produced.

As Guangtai pondered these interesting things, she arrived at Yati's warehouse. Other people also lived in the rooms inside the warehouse. Although the warehouse was a large, open room in the game, it had been renovated so that everyone had their own private cubicle.

Light Moss entered the room.

This warehouse is quite large, covered in graffiti, but also contains many famous paintings!
The other residents in the warehouse seemed to be gone; the warehouse manager said they had all gone to Feiyun City to see an art exhibition.

"Miss Zitan didn't go too, did she?"

Guangtai pondered for a moment and decided to look for it again tomorrow.

So, tonight's work is...
Remove rust from the Key of the Giant, cultivate four-leaf clovers on the turtle's back of the earthen platform, craft special medicines, and use star fragments from the Trial Rock to create two types of amulets, make more medals, and some machines.

So, Guangtai first took out a die, threw it on the table, and it quickly unfolded, extending an antenna that emitted layers of yellow ripples and barriers.

[Mechanical Products: Radio Wave Shield]

[Description: This is a tool used by international police for counter-jamming and counter-signal tracking. It can interfere with unusual radio waves and block harmful information when necessary.]

[Effect: Emits a radio wave shield to say no to harmful information!]

"To prevent plasma clusters from tracking the machine, it is necessary to use a radio wave shield."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Inside the Qibao Museum, which serves as both a history museum and a dojo for Qibao City, the museum's director, Aloe, is currently examining a meteorite from outer space.

Her husband, Deputy Curator Muli, described in detail the unusual events that had occurred.

"The meteorite from outer space was covered with cosmic viruses, but investigations show that those viruses should have already died."

"Moreover, these cosmic viruses will not have any effect on humans or Pokémon, which is why they are exhibited here. This meteorite is already 'deactivated,' and theoretically, it is impossible for it to emit high-energy particles."

Aloe is making a video call to Dr. Yew, explaining the situation: the aurora borealis has appeared over the museum in Qibao City, which may attract the attention of some thieves who might think there are treasures inside and come to steal them.
So Aloe asked her husband to strengthen security around the museum.

"Since it came from the universe, it must carry some cosmic energy. Perhaps that energy was just lying dormant before."
"It's possible that some Pokémon even came from outer space along with meteorites. There's now a lot of evidence to support this idea. The universe is one of the origins of Pokémon, and the origins of some Pokémon are even closely related to meteorites."
The doctor, Yew, on the video call seemed to be exploring somewhere in the wild, rather than at her own research institute.

"If you're really worried, let me do some research for you. I happen to be investigating Pokémon in the Fountain Cave near Shippo City. This cave is rather small, but it's filled with incredible power. I found the Mystic Water Drop here, and..."
With Dr. Yew's help and assurance, Aloe breathed a sigh of relief, but then, Deputy Curator Muli was surprised again:

"Honey! Look! The meteorite is reacting again!"

"Its surface emits light, and these light waves fluctuate very violently. Is it sending out some kind of signal?"

Now, Dr. Yew also saw the meteorite's activity on the video call. She pinched her fair chin, her expression thoughtful.

"Did it react to some signal? But there was nothing unusual just now, was there?"
"Aloe, what's wrong?"
Dr. Yew looked nervously at the gym leader on the phone, while Aloe, the gym leader, was clutching her head in great pain, as was her husband, Muli!
"What memories are resurfacing within me? Why are they historical memories? I saw a strange Pokémon, with a yellow head, a gray body, and two tails. It granted us memories and wisdom. What am I saying?"

"No, it's that meteorite! That meteorite is trying to 'speak'!"

"Dreams of death, dreams of resentment, dreams of unborn beings—I saw the universe and the starry sky, why should I refuse?"

Dr. Yew was extremely anxious: [“Hang in there, Aloe Curator! I’m coming to you right now!”]
"This is related to dreams, which is an incredible event!"
(End of this chapter)