Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 246 Pokémon of Dreams and the Moon

When the nightmare faded, Qibao City welcomed another peaceful day, seemingly no different from the day before.

Looking at the empty meteorite display case, Aloe, the head of the Qibao Dojo, learned about the specific events that had occurred the previous night from Dr. Yew.

"I never imagined that meteorite was actually alive, and even a Pokémon."

The fact that a cosmic virus mutated into Pokémon undoubtedly adds strong evidence to the origin of Pokémon. In other words, it can now be confirmed that not only do Pokémon exist on this planet, but the oldest Pokémon themselves may have originated from space.

"Let's change the label on this display case. The meteorite is gone, and we can't let visitors see an empty glass. Boss Ju dug up some fossils and artifacts in Ross Mountain before, so let's use those to fill this display case."

"The nightmare of the universe. The universe is also part of nature, the boundless and vast space."

"In short, thank you for resolving this incident; otherwise, the entire Qibao City would have been trapped in a nightmare."

Aloe sincerely thanked the moss and planned to give her a gift from her private collection, which was a precious bone.

Although both are valuable bones, their origins are different. Aloe vera is known as the mother of natural bones because her father, who worked in the mines when she was young, would often bring back bones, which instilled in her a special fondness for bones.

Guangtai looked at the claw-shaped bone in her hand.

In Sinnoh's lore, there's also something related to bones. It's said that after eating a Pokémon caught in the sea or river, its bones are cleaned and carefully released back into the water. In this way, the Pokémon will regain its physical form and return to the world.

The Pokémon that was supposedly eaten in the legend is the white-striped "Savage Bass," and only this type of Bass can evolve into the Ghost-type Darktail.

[Rare Material: Dragon Claw (Precious Bone)!]

[Description: A fossilized claw bone from an ancient dragon Pokémon, indestructible and imbued with an unfathomable power. Perhaps this hooked claw could be used to forge a pair of dragon claw gloves.]

[Effect: When a Pokémon holds this skill, Dragon-type moves deal an additional 30% damage to the opponent.]

"And this too. I did see you on the news. Yati also told me yesterday that he had strongly invited a trainer to participate in a gym battle."

"I'll give you this basic badge as a thank you gift. After all, you saved the entire Shippo City and the fact that you can have a Pokémon from outer space as your partner already speaks volumes about your strength."

"Yesterday I was fighting something in my nightmare, but I couldn't beat it at all. It must have been the nightmare of that space Pokémon."

As she spoke, Aloe handed a basic badge to Lightmoss, a gesture of heartfelt gratitude.

This time, the moss did not refuse.

The main reason is that the Tree of Connection previously enchanted the Beetle Badge, allowing users to gain additional knowledge from the badge.

Light Moss: "That's really something."

"It's alright, just take it! With your strength, even if you challenge a gym, the outcome won't change! The badge issued by my gym is the basic badge, you know? First-time travelers usually choose the Trisolarans Gym, and then the Shippo Gym."

Aloe explained, "The Trisolaran Gym teaches new trainers about type advantages and disadvantages, while the Seven Treasures Gym focuses on a trainer's basic abilities. Those who can obtain the Basic Badge prove that their Pokémon have excellent qualities. In other words, theory is theory, and no matter how well you prepare, it cannot be fully applied to actual battles."

"But for someone as skilled as you, this kind of test is obviously unnecessary. I occasionally award badges to trainers I approve of, and gym battles are just one way to test strength."

"Besides, I know you're not actually a challenger for the league."

Aloe suddenly burst out laughing:

"But it would be a real shame if someone as good as you didn't participate in the league competition. Pokémon battles have a lot of meaning. Getting stronger together with Pokémon means there are new changes every day."

Therefore, the Tree of Connection also connected to the basic badge.

[Obtained: Basic Badge.]

[Description: A symbol of victory over the Shippo Gym, obtained without a gym battle this time. The design concept is a purple book spine! Holder of the basic badge! Use your acquired knowledge!]

[Effect: One of the proofs required to participate in the Pokémon League and open the gates; a reward item.]

[Note 1: The Tree of Connections is now linked to the Basic Badge! Knowledge gained - Environmental Harmony!]

Ordinary life is the underlying tone of the world. You can reconcile conflicts of energy or knowledge within any system, increasing the "adaptability" of your special abilities such as superpowers, psychic abilities, mental strength, and creative power.

On the other hand, Dr. Yew was eager to study Deoxys, and her eyes even gleamed with a real desire. However, her remaining rationality told her that Lightmoss would probably not grant her request.

After all, it was a friend of the moss, and how could one give away their friend for someone else to study? So the yew asked the aloe vera if the Qibao Museum had any new meteorites.

Aloe was both amused and exasperated: "How could that be? Meteorites aren't common to begin with, let alone meteorites with cosmic viruses attached to them! Where do you think this is?! This is Unova, do you think this is Hoenn?!"

"The items on display outside are all precious and rare treasures!"

But the moss did remember.

In the anime, Shippo Museum actually has a second meteorite, the Nightfall Meteorite, which was once used by the ancient city as an artificial sun. It possesses great power and can even change the weather.

However, there is still some time before the heroes embark on their journey, so the excavation of the ancient city has obviously not yet unearthed that special meteorite. Speaking of which, the meteorite was lost because the original plot was changed.

Whether it can be excavated from the ancient city remains to be seen.

However, Deoxys emitted a wave of energy.

If you want to "study" or "learn" a little, that's fine too.

After all, I have only just been born and don't know much about the potential power of this new body. It would be great if someone could help me.

"Really! Thank you so much!"

Dr. Yew became happy and looked curiously at Deoxys in the Master Ball, which was suspended in mid-air due to Deoxys's mental power.

What is your hometown like?

"That is a sacred, radiant realm, but its light is different from that of your world."

The person and the Pokémon began to ask and answer questions, quickly becoming engrossed in academic exchange. The aloe vera owner next to them was somewhat embarrassed, and she was also very surprised that a Pokémon could communicate with a human without any barriers.

Therefore, compared to Deoxys who came to this place from the other side of the universe, Aloe is more concerned about the name Yukshi that appeared in the conversation between the yew and the light moss.

She understood that the Seven Treasures Museum might have been chosen by that Pokémon long ago as a place to hold Unova's memories and wisdom, which gave the owner of the museum a sense of mission.

"Talking to Pokémon from another planet, this is like a scene from Pokémon Hollywood. No, even Pokémon Hollywood hasn't made a scene like this yet."

Deputy Curator Mu Li pushed up his glasses, marveling at everything he was seeing.

The museum is closed today for a day of rest and to readjust the exhibits.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the moss awarded new medals to Aloe and Wood.

The aloe curator was initially very puzzled, but when she held the medal in her hand, she suddenly heard some "echoes" and looked around in surprise.

Lightmoy: "It seems you can hear the sounds those artifacts make. They are the sounds of nature and history. This superpower medal can help you better feel their presence, and sometimes it can have some special effects."

Aloe was amazed. She had loved bones, fossils, and history since she was a child, and could feel an incredible power emanating from these objects. But this was the first time she had ever felt it so clearly!
"This medal is incredible; it gives me a deeper understanding of those artifacts!"

"Thank you, I'll accept it with gratitude!"

Aloe was genuinely delighted. She looked at the moss and pondered for a moment: "However, since you were able to create such a prop, perhaps you have some kind of mission."

"But that's the realm of the supernatural. In any case, I sincerely wish you success in fulfilling your mission."

Guangtai smiled and said, "I'm just helping a friend."

As messengers of Sinnoh, their mission is to keep moving forward and help weak world wills like the Tree of Connection, and this is not a journey without reward.

Next, Guangtai will go to find Miss Zitan, which is also the purpose of coming to Qibao City.

Dr. Yew plans to follow the Lightmoss in order to continue his conversation with Deoxys.

"Where is your next destination? If you're not in a hurry, would you like to go to Deer Town?"

Dr. Yew strongly recommends that Guangtai spend some time in Luzi Town!
And to be honest, not only Deoxys, but also the other Pokémon around Lightmoy, apart from Riolu, were all ones she had never seen before!

No, that Riolu seems a little different too! Professor Yew used to be a backpacker and had met many trainers who had Riolu as their partner, but none of the Riolus gave her such a wonderful feeling.

She wants to spend more time studying these special Pokémon!

Guangtai looked at the blue-haired puppy on her shoulder: "Humans can sense it too, right? This is a waveguide from the stars."

"Stars?! And it's related to the universe again!" Dr. Yew exclaimed in amazement.

To her, the moss in front of her was a human treasure, like a trainer from some legend.

Like the twin heroes in the founding legends of the nation. Something like that!

Hikari: "Speaking of which, I also have a few questions I'd like to ask you." "Do you have any contact with Champion Ardek? Also, does Dr. Makomo currently live in Sanyo City?"

Dr. Yew was somewhat surprised: "Eh? How do you know Makomo?"

Hmm, Makomo. She and Yew are university classmates and very good friends. However, some of Makomo's research is a bit far-fetched; she seems to be researching the content of legendary dreams, but it seems she hasn't produced any results yet.
"She should live in Sanyo City. If you want to see her, I can help you. But why?"

“Because she’s researching the Pokémon dream world.” After a moment’s thought, Lightmoy didn’t immediately tell Professor Taxonomica some important information: “I know this world exists, so I want to meet her. I need her help with some things.”

"Huh? The Pokémon Dream World?! You also believe that world exists?"

Yew was quite surprised: "Although Makomo believes that many Pokémon have entered the dream world, and there are indeed legends about the dream world circulating in various places, it seems that no one I know has ever entered the dream world."

"Therefore, this story is nothing more than an old and distorted rumor."

"There used to be a research institute that studied dreams and aspirations, namely the Dream Ruins on the outskirts of Sanyo City. Of course, they originally wanted to develop a special energy source, but then an explosion occurred, and the entire research institute was destroyed."

"Although there are still some researchers working tirelessly in the ruins, I heard that they have collaborated with some superhumans."

"That ruin still retains incredible power to this day, and it's hard to imagine what they were researching back then. That's why some superpowered individuals gathered there."

Guangtai was used to this kind of thing.

Most companies and organizations in the Pokémon world, no matter how big their projects are, are initially focused on energy.

"As for Champion Alder, I don't know his whereabouts for the time being, I'm sorry. After all, his hometown is in Woody Town in the western part of Unova. Compared to me, Sunflower, who gave you the Master Ball, should know more."

Guangmo fell into deep thought.

According to the chief ranger, Aldek stayed in Seven Treasures City before, perhaps because he sensed the power of the Uxie left behind there, but he was unable to activate the power of the universe's Heavenly Kingdom, so he left.

The Tree of Connections says that Adek might be lost in another world, but that's just speculation. In any case, he's not in this world of Connections.

Guangtai inquired with Wanlong and went to find Lianwu, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, but still did not receive any news about Adek.

They didn't seem to care.

After all, Ardek is the kind of champion who often disappears; in short, it would be abnormal if he showed up every day.

"Oh, Aldak? I've met him before."

Aloe vera then interrupted their conversation:
“Champion Alder lingered at the museum entrance for quite some time, about two days, saying he sensed an incredible aura. It must be this Pokémon, or the one you call Uxie.”

Yukeshi.
With his memory and wisdom, Ardek is the oldest champion. Among all the champions, he is not known for his strength, but for his memory and wisdom.

Although often criticized as the weakest champion, there is no doubt that Adekel did what a qualified guide should do as the heroes embarked on their journey.

By the way, there was a painting on the wall of the tents of the King Kong and Pearl teams during the Green Age, depicting a person with an exaggerated hairstyle that resembled the sun in many ways, just like Ardek.

Adek's ancestors were also from the Divine Realm, so perhaps he really did see something from the Three Gods of the Lake. Come to think of it, isn't the Hollow of the Heart located right next to the town of Calculation Wood?

"Then I'll have to trouble you for help."

Therefore, what we need to confirm most now is the current stage of research on the C device.

Dr. Yew was also very happy, after all, the longer he could spend with the moss, the more research results he would get, which was an extremely rare research opportunity!

Phew, I'm really lucky this time!
"Of course! I'll help! Actually, I don't completely deny the existence of the dream world, I'm just skeptical, but after hearing you say that world exists, I'm starting to believe it!"

"After all, I've witnessed incredible things firsthand! A researcher I know once said that half of the world can be explained by logic, while the other half can only be explained by feeling."

Dr. Yew became much happier, but Moss claimed that the next stop was to visit a furniture designer named Zitan, which piqued Dr. Yew's curiosity again.

“Zitan! I know her! She is indeed a well-known furniture designer in Qibao City, especially skilled at designing fairytale and retro-style furniture. Let me think, her studio should be here.”

Guided by Dr. Yew, Lightmoy quickly arrived at Zitan's studio.

During the Black & White era, the studio didn't have a particularly fancy sign, but during the Black & White 2 era, it acquired many more colorful markings.

"Yes, yes! This is excellent design inspiration!"

Before even entering the studio's warehouse, Lightmoy and Dr. Yew heard excited shouts coming from inside. The blonde Rosewood was drawing furiously in the warehouse, as if possessed. There were more than a dozen wads of discarded draft paper around her, and the drawing she was working on looked exactly like some kind of product that would only appear in a nightmare.

In short, just one glance is enough to tell you that this thing is very "unconventional"!
"Nightmare gave me inspiration. How about these pitch-black furniture pieces? They're quite interesting, aren't they!"

"Oh? A guest has arrived! Just a moment, I'll be finished drawing right away!"

"The nightmare theme is expressed through color, material, and shape, with dark tones, flowing lines, and luminous elements. Dark wood and deep purple fabric, along with stardust-like decorations, create a feeling that is both nightmarish and fantastical, reminiscent of Pokémon."

"Memory, fragments, mirrors. A display case of illusion! The surface of the cabinet is covered with irregular mirrors, the reflected images are slightly distorted, and the drawer handles are made of semi-molten stained glass."

"Wait a minute, we also need to add the element of stars! I see the pitch-black universe and starry sky—these are interior designs that can only be seen in dreams!"

"Ah, no! Something's still not right. It feels like something's missing, just a tiny bit more, and inspiration just isn't flowing!"

"I'm designing a beautiful piece of furniture that I can only see in my dreams."

[Entry Quest: Furniture that can only be seen in dreams.]

[Rewards: Released Jade x2, Dream Design Draft x1, Proof of Genius x1, Dream Projection x1.]

[Note 1: As a genius furniture designer, Miss Zitan is unaware that she possesses a unique 'dream talent,' allowing her to project real-world objects into her dreams. This dream ability can also be considered a special kind of superpower. Her dreams can freely switch between reality and dreams, making dreams her source of inspiration. However, this connection is unstable, which is why she needs to rely on the voices of others to help her find inspiration.]

[Note 2: This assistance will be considered a "demonstration," helping to maintain the unity of Unova within the dream world. Human dreams cannot be connected to the dreams of the Pokémon world; instead, they are composed of one's own dreams. Therefore, if a crack appears in the hearts of people in the dream world, the hearts of people in reality will also shatter.]

Lightmoss nodded.

This task can be completed immediately, and after completion, one will likely gain the same ability as Zitan: "passively turning dreams into reality".

Team Plasma made similar statements during their Black and White era, aiming to make people want to abandon Pokémon in their dreams so that they could manipulate people's minds using this dream energy. However, their research on dreams was slow and they eventually had to abandon the plan.

The art of the United States, the talent of color artists, the painting techniques of mythology, and the artistic styles obtained from various artists after the exhibition.

Using it at this time is just right!

Absurdism, panic, boiling, darkness, and Darkrai.

"Are you looking for inspiration? How about taking a look at this?"

Miss Zitan turned her head with a bit of helplessness. She saw Guangtai walk straight to a drawing board and start painting by herself. At first, she was a little puzzled, but then she saw Dr. Hongdouye walking over with her.

"Oh, Dr. Yew?"

"You're only just noticing me now?" Dr. Yew said with a hint of exasperation.

To be honest, Zitan isn't the kind of person who often immerses herself in artistic creation, but today she must have been traumatized by a nightmare to become so absorbed in it.

"That person is..." Zitan wanted to ask about Guangtai's identity, but before she could finish her sentence, her eyes were firmly drawn to Guangtai's draft.

Melancholy, quiet, gloomy and withdrawn.

Absurd, terrifying, and shrouded in darkness.

"That's the Pokémon! That's it, that's the style I want to draw!"

Lightmoy: "Is that so? But overly dark and gloomy furniture may lead to an increase in suicide rates. It's fine as an art piece for appreciation, but it may not be suitable as furniture."

"Therefore, we need to add another one."

So the paintbrush seemed to come alive in the hands of the moss, and a Pokémon shimmering with pink light appeared next to the dark Pokémon. The sense of horror in the picture instantly decreased, and was replaced by a dreamlike and bizarre feeling!
"Ah!" Zitan stared blankly at the second Pokémon!

That's right, that's the style. She only just realized that piling up nightmare elements might not be a good thing. Once the second Pokémon in front of her was added, the whole work felt completely different!
And what's more, these two Pokémon can be paired! Their styles are like a perfect match, and if they were made into furniture, it would definitely sell like hotcakes!
"Wow, even though I'm not an artist, I can tell that this work has a very high artistic value."

Professor Yew stared intently at the two Pokémon. To be honest, even as a Pokémon professor, she didn't recognize either of them.

After all, Darkrai has never appeared in the Unova region, and there are no related records. The only thing that has happened to him is near the House of Strangers. The same is true for Cresselia, where there are no eyewitness accounts.

"My inspiration has struck!"

Zitan quickly walked behind Guangtai. Although the painting was not yet finished, her dreams were already constantly appearing in her mind, sketching out all sorts of novel and wonderful dream furniture:
What exactly are these two Pokémon?

“The Pokémon of dreams and the moon, Darkrai and Cresselia. They symbolize nightmares and beautiful dreams.” Lightmoss responded to Sandalwood and received an immediate reply.

[Reward: Recognition from Zitan, the dream furniture designer in Qibao City! Dream +100%, Furniture Design +100%, Amazingness +100%!]

[Description: Your artwork has filled Miss Zitan's mind with dreams. Furniture she designs in her dream state will have unique effects when taken into dreams, making dreams come true! In her dream state, she will attract a special Pokémon—Dream Eater.]

(End of this chapter)