Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 262 The Last Sun King

The ancient spirits held the moss in high regard.

Having overcome numerous obstacles to arrive here, and possessing incredible power, that power seemed to emanate not only from the universe, but also from the familiar fluctuations of the Tree of Connection.

The ancient spirits could not recognize the power of Arceus, but they could sense its greatness. Therefore, without needing many words, they believed that the Lightmoss was the most suitable person to embody the will of the ancient city.

"The king of the ancient city?"

"That's right. It's you, and only you can do it."

The ancient spirits whispered, circling the light moss, and before anyone knew it, Yoggs and the Plasma Cluster minions had vanished. The light moss was astonished, but the ancient spirits claimed that they were responsible!
The birth of a king does not require the witness of those with ill intentions; excluding them entirely from this sacred room is the best option!

But the moss was somewhat disappointed.

I originally planned to use Mind Blast on Yoggs to destroy his dark side and create a potential threat for the Plasma Cluster, but now I have no choice.

"Here you go!"

Aegislash opened its Poké Ball and ran out on its own. It was quite unhappy because that strange force had bounced it back into the Poké Ball and locked it in place!
This talk of ancient spirit is going too far!
"The alien sword that follows the king, you truly deserve it."

"The crystal on you bears witness to all of this. That crystal is no ordinary object."

The ancient spirits whispered, and after seeing the existence of the Aegislash, they actually had a higher opinion of the Lightmoss. Clearly, they seemed to know about what happened before the beginning of time. But thinking about it carefully, the world-destroying weapon that Carlos created three thousand years ago might have had some influence on the Unova.

Because the ancient city was a city that existed between 3500 and 2500 years ago.

The blue crystal on Guangtai's body, and the image of the blue-haired prince that it had previously displayed, also confirmed to the ancient spirits that it was the remnant of an ancient spirit from a certain country in another region. The fact that it could gain the recognition of such power already explained everything!
That's why you're qualified!

"So what's the price?"

Guangtai asked this question as if possessed. Although he had calmed the anger of the ancient spirits, it did not mean that accepting their gifts was without conditions. Since it was not about reviving the ancient city, what was required?
At that moment, the moss sensed the sorrow emanating from the spirit of the sun.

That incredible aura, that incredible power, and that touch of joy mixed with sorrow.

“I understand. You don’t want the world to forget your existence, so you need a representative to carry on your power and keep your story alive in people’s mouths.”

"Perhaps we could hire someone to help clean this place regularly and turn it into a unique scenic spot, so that at least it won't be forgotten by time."

In Black 2 and White 2, this place has been mostly buried by sand. Moreover, the Wilderness Scenic Area is located in the desert, so it is normal for the overwhelming sandstorms to cause it to sink. As a result, the superpowered people who come here cannot help but sigh with regret. Just staying here makes them feel sad and condemn the cruelty of time.

"The decision is yours. Perhaps this is for the best, even though we don't understand what it is, as long as it can withstand the passage of time."

The ancient spirits responded to the moss's suggestion; they didn't quite understand what a scenic area meant, but it sounded good.

But what's so interesting about the desert?
"No, the ticket to explore the ruins will definitely be worth the price, and it will attract many people interested in adventure. There must be a lot of treasure buried deep in this city, right?"

"No, I don't mean to take the treasure away. Instead, you can have the guards occasionally drop some treasure on the upper level. This way, when explorers discover the treasure, it will attract more tourists. And even if the tourists don't find the treasure, they will still be happy to have visited the historical site."

"The vast desert, the buried ancient castles, and the untold legends of treasures—this will allow your stories to continue to be passed down and attract more special people, such as those with superpowers, to come here to pay their respects. Facing the ruins, relics, and heritage, they can reflect on the people and events of the past."

"By the way, is the Dragon Stone here too?"

Lightmoss inquired about the Dragon Stone, and the ancient spirits gave an affirmative answer; however:
"Through foreseeing the future, we have learned some things. The stone is prepared for heroes, and you are not yet a true hero. Although you have gained the stone's recognition, the stone wants to ask you something."

The ancient spirits began to spread the word:
"Do you intend to shoulder the responsibilities of a hero? Do you intend to lead it away from the Unova?"

"The stone seemed to have foreseen something; it was initially very resolute, but now it hesitated."

Light Moss said that it didn't matter.

In the dream, the Light Stone and Dark Stone still act as the source of fire and power. In reality, it seems that the stones also have their own ideas and have taken on the mission of Unova. Is it realistic to break through the entire Unova in ten days?

I do have other things to do, so admitting it only in a dream isn't so bad. I guess Dragon Stone wants to find helpers for the heroes at a crucial moment.

Or perhaps, when I went to Deer Town, I showed the Dragon Stones the hero they were supposed to choose, and that's why they were attracted to me?

Or perhaps it's because he saw Arceus in his dream that he hesitated?
These are all possible.

Lightmoss doesn't insist on this kind of thing.

"It's alright, even a hero in your dreams is a hero! Come find me when you encounter bad things, because that's my mission! Maybe?"

"Let's just convey this to Dragon Stone! Anyway, we're always together in the dream world!"

"We have one last request. It's called a mission, but it's really our plea."

"We hope you will travel to the underwater ruins. As the last king of the ancient city, challenge the king there. Whether you win or lose, we will bless you."

"Before that, you can go to the underground of Mount Ross and seek the help of the giants. They will grant you power. You will need a key, and the key's location should be in the ruins of Mount Ross. You will also need the Sun Stone, Moon Stone, and Dark Stone from that mountain."

"Once, with the power of giants from the Moon World, we waged war against the dragons from beyond the heavens... We were defeated... But... a prince embraced our ideals... Therefore, this city also bears the traces of the dragon..."

Since the founding of the nation, there have been two kings of Unova, both from the very beginning and after the split of the Dragon God of the Way.

An ancient city that marks the beginning of a new era, a mysterious and unpredictable capital city by the sea.

However, the Moon Kingdom, hidden on the other side of the world, does not seem to be included in this list.

The feud between the ancient city and the underwater ruins has lasted for 2,500 years, or perhaps even longer, and even today, the spirits of these ancient times still keep this matter in mind.

This was the first time that Lightmoss had heard this secret about the origins of Unova.

But the moss had no reason to refuse, for it had already heard the call of the underwater ruins.

When the ancient spirits learned that the succulents and Pokémon had already heard the call of the underwater ruins, they fell into a brief silence.

Perhaps it was sadness at its own slow action, or perhaps it was shock at the power of the underwater ruins, or perhaps it was a sense of good fortune that the Lightmoss had arrived at the ancient city first. All sorts of emotions intertwined in the sun disk, releasing themselves to all life in front of it, allowing everyone to clearly feel it all.

"Heroes must make choices, and only the king can be valued at the same time."

"It is a tragedy when a hero becomes king. This has always been the case."

"We sincerely wish you well. Thank you for granting our request."

"This ancient Sun Stone, from that mountain, and this Light Stone, are now entrusted to you."

The ancient spirits burst forth with a powerful radiance, which shone upon Lightmoss and blessed all of Lightmoss's Pokémon!

At the same time, an orange-red stone, resembling a shooting star or sun, and a glittering stone that emitted light fell into the hands of the moss.

These are the Sun Stone and the Light Stone; the former is essential for opening the Gate of the Moon.

Guangtai took a special look at the Sun Stone.

[Cosmic Material: Sunstone (Cosmic Light)]

[Description: Unlike ordinary Sun Stones, this Sun Stone fell from space into Mt. Ross, carrying the power of ancient times and containing an incredible cosmic light. Giving it to certain Pokémon will cause them to evolve. Under certain circumstances, this power will be activated and manifested; giving it to Pokémon with natures compatible with light, pulse, history, and space will amplify their power.]

The description of the Light Stone is the same, except that the Light Stone is a naturally occurring object of light, and its relationship with the universe does not seem to be as close as that of the Sun Stone, but the effects are not much different.

[Materials: Light Stone (Natural Light)]

[Description: A stone unlike ordinary Light Stones, discovered deep within Mt. Ross. It is said to enhance the power of light and purify impurities, containing the light of nature and evolution. Giving it to certain Pokémon will cause them to evolve, and giving it to Pokémon with good affinity with light, fairy, and nature will amplify their power.]

In short, it works quite well as a flashlight.

The ancient spirits further explained:

[The stones of darkness and moon can be obtained at specific locations. Don't worry. The stones from that mountain aren't only obtainable from ruins. Long ago, these stones, as symbols of civilization, were taken to various parts of Unova along with other Sun Stones. That mountain possesses extraordinary power; just follow the guidance of its spirit.]

[Mission Complete!] [Rewards: Released Jade x5, Ancient Sun Spirit x1, Historical Record x1, Sun Proof x7, Spark Scale Powder x6, Vitality Clay x10, Ancient Medal x1.]

[Ancient Sun Spirit: Power bestowed by the ancient spirits, a symbol of the ancient city's king! Your psychic abilities have been greatly enhanced! You can now use "Psychic Power (Basic)" and "Sunlight Ability"!]

You can give sunshine to others, and you can also actively gather light to purify certain dark things, soothe the heart of life, and slightly eliminate hostility.

[In locations associated with ancient ruins, special abilities such as superpowers/psychic abilities/creative power/aura will surge dramatically using the power of the King, reaching incredible heights. However, these abilities will revert to normal levels once the ancient ruins are left behind.]

[Historical Records: These are records depicting the history of the ancient city, but they are only fragmentary and seem to be mere souvenirs, lacking any real power. Perhaps your story will become a new legend here.]

"Proof of the Sun: A badge awarded after defeating the Ancient Spirits."

Requirements: Defeate the ancient spiritual forces head-on within the ancient city and receive the blessing!

Effect: Under the sun, you and your Pokémon will be full of vitality, drawing a small amount of power from natural light to slowly restore your stamina. All your Pokémon are blessed by the ancient spirit, possessing a special and powerful spirit!

[Bonus: The Spirit and Willpower of all your Pokémon are greatly enhanced! Your Pokémon will not flinch or be intimidated!]

[Sparkling Scale Powder: The scale powder from Volcarona, hailed as the embodiment of the sun. When thrown on the ground and ignited, it causes a raging inferno. It is an incredible material that can be used in forging and can also enhance the power of Fire-type Pokémon.]

[Vitality Clay: A material used to create Vitality Pots, which store natural energy and convert it into Vitality Energy usable by Pokémon.]

[Ancient Life Medal: A medal that enhances mental control and physical vitality! It represents the meaning of life! It also allows you to become slightly closer to ancient Pokémon.]

The power of sunlight. This power is something everyone possesses. For example, every life form in the Alola region has light from another world and can return that light to a powerful Pokémon.

Moreover, when it comes to superpowers, the original definition represented "light"!

"Radiance." The moss condensed into a ball of light, which at the same time attracted each other to the light of Deoxys. All sunlight also comes from the universe, and this has never changed!
"Mera?" The Burning Bug looked curiously at the radiance in the other hand of the Lightmoss. It wriggled its little legs to try to touch it, but it was too short to reach. The Lightmoss then shone its light on the Burning Bug, which immediately began to happily pupate.

The sunlight felt incredibly comforting, like basking in the sun in a dream world.

The ancient spirits also bestowed a unique gift upon the Burning Worm.

"You, son of the ancient sun god, will also inherit the ancient will, but not as a king, but as a god."

Obtain the badge: Incarnation of the Sun God!

Description: A badge of inheritance bestowed by the ancient spirits, proof of existence as a descendant of the ancient sun god.

Effect: The power and intensity of the flames will be greatly increased!

[Burning Bug has gained a special power: Heat Wave GX! After attacking an opponent with a fire move, any elemental energy on the opponent will be burned away by the flames!]

[Note: GX Power is a force that traverses vast distances of space and time. If it encounters the Ultimate Aura, its power will be amplified, resulting in an incredible fusion transformation!]

"Mera! (Such immense power!)"

The burning insect pupa felt the power surging up from within its body!

It's so hot and warm!

We'll take this with us.

The Sun Disk is essentially a move learning device, representing the move "Meditation." Lightmoy remembers that this was originally a tool that Yoggs gave to the protagonist during his reflection in the Ancient City in the second playthrough of Black and White, and now it has become the power carrier of the Ancient Spirits.

Perhaps super-powered learning machines possess incredible power, and Joggs himself seems to have said something similar.

So what should be done about the Volcano Moth?

The Radiant Moss returned Deoxys, who had started flashing lights, to the Master Ball, and after Deoxys returned to the ball, it floated in mid-air and circled the Radiant Moss.

After administering a lot of medicine to the defeated Volcarona, the friend who had been taking care of the saliva gradually woke up. When Volcarona saw the stylos and other Pokémon, as well as the saliva, it was slightly taken aback.

But it quickly recognized who the person in front of it was!
Ah, it's that person who challenged the gods in the ruins of the capital!

What terrible thing did I just do? That floating, glowing disc is the spiritual power of the ancients!

Volcano's memory is hazy; when it was controlled, it was in a state of raging fury and was completely unable to think clearly.

But the situation is now quite clear.

It seems that the time for parting has finally come. Although it had long sensed that this day was approaching, it did not expect it to come so soon.

"Crow"

The fire moth was somewhat discouraged, but quickly encouraged the firefly.

Go for it, little one! You're the most illegitimate member of our family. Make good use of your unique abilities and climb to the top of the world with your friends, just like the ancient kings!
Are you going to stay here?

When Guangtai asked Volcano about his thoughts, what really concerned Guangtai was whether Volcano could survive simply by eating fire.
So, how could they survive for hundreds of years in this desolate ancient city and desert? Was it because they produced and consumed their own food?

Take it with you. Take it to a place you deem safe. Otherwise, those ambitious individuals will continue to come here trying to capture it; the legends it left behind are the source of its allure.

And it's too lonely here.

We need to take a short break too.

The ancient spirits spoke up, saying that this fire moth had only lived for a few hundred years. It was a descendant of the fire moth of the ancient city, and it hatched after the city was destroyed. To the ancient spirits, this fire moth was like their child, and what happened today made them very unhappy.

Although those people wouldn't have had a chance to reach this room if Moss hadn't come here, human desires never disappear. If they can't catch it today, they'll spend more time and eventually have a chance to capture this Pokémon.

“Ur.”

The fire moth stared at its fingertips, at a loss. It had lived in the ancient city for hundreds of years and had never known what the outside world was like. The time it spent in the dream world was the most wonderful time of its life.

Upon hearing this, Guangtai already knew where to send the Volcano Moth.

If we're talking about dream research, then Professor Makomo is the one to go. However, Professor Makomo doesn't have time to take care of Pokémon, so the place Volcarona can go is naturally Professor Juniper's back mountain.

And perhaps within this year, it will also become entangled with Douye?
After all, in the original history, it was either Touya or Touko who captured it, or Naruto and Kohei who captured it.

In any case, it's much better than being captured by the Plasma Group. Judging from the Black and White storyline, Yoggs' investigation into the condition of the Ancient City is progressing very quickly, so quickly that Ghetsis can enter the underground unscathed and wait for the arrival of the heroes and champions.

You must eventually learn about the outside world. You were born here, grew up here, must you grow old here, and perish here? You are life, and we are but ancient souls, descendants of the sun god. You must eventually see the new world. If you grow weary, then return here once more.

The ancient spirits guided Volcarona, which nodded slightly and transformed into a beam of light, being absorbed into the Poké Ball of the Lightmoss.

Then, the Fiery Bug jumped down from Lightmoss's arms and guided Lightmoss to the back of the Volcarona mural, where the Fiery Bug's Poké Ball was located.

A Poké Ball that appears in a dream will automatically transform into a "Dream Ball" once it enters reality.

Lightmoss used the Dream Ball to collect the Burning Worm, and her heart finally settled down.

"Well, I need to leave some things behind."

“Thank you for your ancient spirit,” Guangtai said, then took out a jade that had been released.

"If the meditation technique disc is damaged, use this Release Jewel as a container!"

Furthermore, the moss inadvertently touched the ancient mural that was burning fiercely.

[Acquire: Ancient mural style!]

[Description: A magical mural imbued with ancient spirit. Upon close inspection, one will discover that the mural radiates an incredible power that can enhance the power of certain attribute-based techniques. Painting it can also boost one's mental strength, creating a strong sense of immersion! It will generate a "call" and "echo" to similar ancient murals.]

(End of this chapter)