Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 269 The Promise of Battle

Holding Little Fairy Milk and her trophy, and carrying the empty incubator on her back, Zi Yu felt that today had been very fulfilling. She had seen many interesting things, and most importantly, everyone was happy!
Xiaoju was discussing the music and costume design of the musical with Guangtai. Undoubtedly, the previous performance was truly amazing, and she was increasingly looking forward to seeing Guangtai's new designs. However, Guangtai's always hurried manner made her very curious.

I won't stay in one city for long before moving on to the next.
"So they were looking for Champion Ardern. But that old man's whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. If even the Four Heavenly Kings don't know, then there's nothing we can do."

"So you know the champion? Do you know Miss Gadriya and Miss Wanlong too? Speaking of which, I received a strange doll from Miss Gadriya before."

Little Chrysanthemum told us about the Crème de la Crest doll. After learning that the maker was also the same person as the Lightmoys in front of her, she was first surprised, and then that feeling gradually turned into intense curiosity.

"A prop craftsman. That's incredible. Is it possible that there's nothing you can't do, whether it's a prop, an artwork, or music?"

"A genius artist, a genius musician, what kind of power will you display next? I'm becoming more and more curious about you, just like when you're exploring the unknown—the excitement and joy are irrepressible."

Calyrex. So, like Sylveon, it's a Pokémon from the Galar region?

Although it's a legendary Pokémon, I've never heard of its legend before.

Xiao Ju'er's eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but chuckle when she thought of that comical big head. Although many people thought she was an ice queen, Xiao Ju'er actually laughed on many occasions.

Guangtai's assessment is that she seems cold, but is actually a warm-hearted girl, if not for her corny jokes.
"Ah! I've thought of something interesting."

"If you want to be the champion, you have to get past the Queen of the Lace Crown first!"

Sure enough, Little Chrysanthemum seemed to connect Adelaide and the Lacecrown, and then naturally told a lame joke.

In Pokémon Masters, she also told many strange, lame jokes, and only Frostleaf and Sabrina were able to laugh at her lame jokes.

For example, that rich guy's face was flushed red like a giant praying mantis; the red violet looked like a howling whale! Swans are dancing! If we don't take off soon, we'll be late!
"Hahaha"

As a result, only Ziyu among those present smiled out loud, and then the little girl looked at Guangtai and Teacher N with a puzzled expression.

Laugh, why aren't you laughing?
"As expected, the joke just now didn't seem very funny, did it?"

Xiao Ju'er began to think, and then explained, "Actually, in order to change some of the impressions people had of me, I originally planned to start with jokes, but only Feng Lu would laugh after hearing my jokes."

"The most respected person among the police officers is, of course, Boss Ju, because Boss Ju is the boss of the police station!"

Ziyu could no longer laugh.

N: "Well, how should I put it?"

Lightmoss: "Something's subtle."

It wasn't because it was a joke about Boss Ju. Little Ju and Boss Ju are acquaintances, so you can joke around with them freely. The main reason was that this joke really wasn't funny.

Xiao Ju'er thought to herself, "I really haven't tried hard enough. I need to think of some more interesting jokes."

Ziyu: "I think Sister Xiaojuer just needs to maintain her confidence when she walks the runway and smile more. There's absolutely no need for jokes!"

Xiao Ju'er looked at the serious Zi Yu, paused for a moment, and then chuckled: "Ah, that's right. If I show more smiles offstage, it should let everyone know that I'm not the kind of cold and unapproachable person."

"Well, I'll still try to think of more funny jokes."

"By the way, let's register as friends!"

Xiaojuer took the initiative to send a friend request to Guangtai and also showed a group chat of artists.

Not only are there some artists who have appeared in Feiyun Gallery, but there are also many artists that Guangtai doesn't recognize. However, for those who work in the art industry, most of their time is spent looking for inspiration and working, so this group chat seems rather deserted.

However, there seemed to be some familiar faces in this group chat. Guangtai spotted the accounts of Gadria and Natsume!
"This group chat is just for notifying people where there are art exhibitions. If someone is going to hold an art exhibition, they can find out in advance through this work group. I also often pay attention to those art exhibitions because as a model, I have to keep up with fashion and trends at all times."

“Artists are trendsetters, just like the clothes you designed. I believe that soon there will be many similar art pieces in the Unova region, black and white, legendary dragons, and stories about the founding of the nation will serve as another source of inspiration for artists.”

"Artists always exude a unique temperament, a charm that comes from within and penetrates the soul, instantly captivating people. It's like a magical spell."

“Just like I said before,” Xiaoju blinked, “I’m really looking forward to your next piece! I’ll definitely wear it well and show off its charm.”

The confident little chrysanthemum is indeed very radiant.

N's gaze shifted slightly as he raised the brim of his hat.

Is the purpose of the Lightmoss art exhibition that has inspired artists across Unova to explore the legend of the nation's founding?
Or is there some other hidden meaning? N felt there must be something she hadn't noticed, but she didn't want to explore those things right now.

Let's put these things aside for now, because we've already received enough new information and witnessed enough unsolvable problems.

Seeing that Xiaojuer and Guangtai's conversation showed no signs of stopping, N coughed lightly.

"Ah, I'm sorry, Mr. N seems to have something to say to you. It seems I've taken up too much of your time."

Xiaoju felt a little apologetic, but as the conversation turned to clothing and art, she became increasingly excited. Memories of the day flooded her mind, and she had many things to say and questions to ask the person in front of her.

Ignoring other people's feelings is unacceptable for a model, so Xiaoju immediately moved aside, but N smiled and shook his head.

"It's alright, I'm just saying goodbye here."

"Do you remember this?"

N suddenly pulled a clean white stone slab from his pocket.

"The stone of gratitude that you gave me back then—if you truly feel grateful, and carve the name of the person you want to thank on it, then your gratitude will be accurately conveyed to that person's heart."

"Originally, I only wanted to carve two names on it. Those are my two older sisters who raised me. I also considered carving the names of my childhood friends on it."

"But now, more names can finally be engraved on this stone slab, and I think I finally understand what true gratitude is."

"I will treasure this stone slab and carve precious memories onto it."

"Then, just as we promised, let's meet again at the Tower of Heaven!"

“I have a lot of things to think about, and you probably have things to do for the time being too. Let’s take this time to improve ourselves.”

"I want to thank you for giving me so many new experiences today. Of course, I also want to thank Miss Ziyu and Miss Xiaoju'er."

Ziyu: "It's alright! Mr. N, let's challenge the subway battle together again next time!"

Xiao Ju'er: "It is my honor to be recognized by the audience."

Hikari: "It's wonderful that you think that way. Well then, let's meet again in Fukiyori City!"

The agreed-upon battle at the Tower of Heaven. The battle of Heaven? N's eyes were filled with many thoughts. He suddenly approached the Lightmoss and whispered:
"But you should be careful of my companions. They'll be doing some things in the city that might cause some trouble."

"I can only apologize for this, but my thoughts have not changed for the time being."

Guangtai chuckled: "No, you seem to have changed a bit."

N: "It seems so, maybe. Anyway, goodbye everyone! I'll remember everything that happened today!"

Professor N waved his hand, picked up his trophy, and left, walking alone into the darkness where the streetlights couldn't reach.

Soon after, his footsteps also disappeared.

“What an amazing person.” Xiaoju’er looked at Guangtai: “Your friend also exudes a melancholy and compassionate aura, much like an artist. Coupled with his unique hair color, people will be drawn to him without even realizing it.”

"Moreover, the fact that he was able to defeat the Metro Commander shows that he is very strong. Such a trainer is truly rare."

Guangtai: "In artistic terms, he is an idealist. He has faith and aspirations, and he is someone who often views the world with a mindset or perspective that is above reality."

"Rather than calling him an artist, it's more accurate to say he's a philosopher searching for a path. Philosophy possesses powerful intellectual force, but it ultimately must be grounded in reality; ideals and truth will eventually intersect."

"Hmm~ You seem like a very peculiar person." Little Chrysanthemum found it quite amusing, then looked at Lightmoy: "So, where are you going next?"

Lightmoss replied, "White Forest, but I'm not going to challenge the Unova's difficulties, or maybe not."

It is unknown what Adek discovered in the White Forest, or whether the tree hollow in the White Forest is connected to the Dream Tree.

Although according to the order of the investigation, I should go to Fukiyo City first, but I haven't forgotten about the Fantasy Bridge in the direction of White Forest and the work of praying for the souls of the deceased girls.

In this way, you can meet her for the first time on the Fantasy Bridge, complete the investigation of the White Forest, go to Fukiyori City and take a plane to Yamaji Town, then cross the Reverse Mt., pass through Kagome Town, and have Aegislash complete the Holy Swordsman challenge.

Finally, they arrived at Twin Dragons, the city where Aldac had disappeared.

And Dragon City is one of the two Poké Balls on my body, the hometown of Axew, which is perhaps the final stop of this journey, or perhaps the final stop will be Lishui City, after all, I'm still thinking about finding composite metal.

During this process, you can board the ship in Feiyun City and also visit Liberty Garden Island. By the way, Liberty Garden Island is very close to Liyu City.

"There's no need to rush. Why don't you stay here tonight? I'll treat you to a good meal! I know a very elegant restaurant. Would you be so kind as to have dinner with me?"

Xiao Ju'er's eyes lit up, as if she had found some excuse; she wanted to know more about the secrets of art and clothing concepts.

So he began to explain:
"Before reaching the White Forest, you have to go through Route 16, the Enchanted Forest, the Fantasy Bridge, and Black City, which is quite a long way! And I heard that the elevator on the Fantasy Bridge has been having some problems lately."

Lightmoss: "I know that bridge is built on a cliff, but my Aegislash can fly."

Little Chrysanthemum: "."

Lightmoss: "By the way, nighttime is the perfect time to encounter ghosts!"

The atmosphere became slightly awkward, but Xiaoju quickly adjusted her mindset, exhaled, and continued to explain:

"Then let's talk about Black City and White Forest."

“They are very close to each other. One represents desire and the modern world, while the other represents freshness and the natural world. The black skyscrapers and white tree holes are also corresponding buildings. The two cities have completely different philosophies of life and are in serious conflict with each other.”

"And we need to be careful when crossing the Black City."

Little Chrysanthemum reminds you:
"Black City is a city overflowing with desires, and it can even be said to be the darkest and most naked place in Unova. Human nature is amplified endlessly there, and there is even the buying and selling of Pokémon. For someone like you who is so close to Pokémon, and probably for many people who see Pokémon as partners, the existence of Black City is extremely painful and infuriating."

"A pitch-black city, a dark city seeking development and progress."

"However, that city is one that is allowed to exist by the United States Alliance, and it has a very long history. It's just that you can't see any trace of its past history at all. In places like United States, there are not only Black City and White Forest, but also Twin Dragons City. The conflict between history and progress is very obvious."

"However, the black skyscraper is a relatively recent building, hailed as a crystallization of human wisdom. It is said that the top of the skyscraper reaches straight into the universe, but I don't know whether that's an exaggeration or the truth."

"One advantage is that, hehe, no matter what you do in the Black Market, you're unlikely to break the law. In other words, you might be able to cause a ruckus in the Black Market using your superpowers."

"That city only values ​​worth and power, and ignores everything else. Powerful trainers can suppress those who are only interested in profit and reach the top of the skyscrapers. Moreover, in Black City, there are also some strange people who uphold their own clear sense of justice."

"As for the White Forest, it is the complete opposite of Black City. It reverses the annoying and despicable behavior of Black City and promotes and protects it. In other words, it protects the environment while also protecting Pokémon, maintaining the ecology and keeping the balance between humans and nature. That is the White Forest."

"It is said that some incredible Pokémon often appear in the White Forest, and even though they are right next to it, the people of Black City dare not go to the White Forest to catch them. It is said that the forest has a strange and incredible power."

"Some Pokémon hunters once went to the White Forest in an attempt to catch Pokémon, but they all mysteriously disappeared in the end."

"One theory is that the sacred giant tree in the White Forest is the guardian of the forest, and its cave is said to have been created suddenly to fight against the skyscraper in Black City that leads directly to the universe."

Black City, White Forest.

Each version occupies a corner of Unova. Lightmoss's memory of the black skyscraper and the white tree hole is not clear, but she vaguely remembers that these two locations also possess unique energy.

At the same time, Lightmoss received a mission.

[Initiated Mission: Investigate the truth behind the malfunction of the Fantasy Bridge.]

[Rewards: Released Jade x3, Phantom Mechanics x1, Triple Acceleration Energy x3, Mysterious Wave x1.]

[Description: As the most peculiar bridge in the Unova region, its elevator malfunctions frequently, leading some to speculate that it's haunted by ghosts.]

"Investigate?" Guangtai pondered, a plan forming in her mind.

Speaking of Triple Acceleration Energy, although I know it should be a special energy in cards, the style of Fantasy Bridge, plus the word "acceleration," makes me feel like I'm about to activate D-Wheel and draw cards, shouting something like "Accelerate Synchro."

Because it was hard to refuse Xiaoju'er's enthusiastic invitation, Guangtai could only say that dinner was fine, but staying overnight was really not appropriate.

Besides, nighttime is truly a crucial time for encountering ghosts!
This piqued Ziyu's curiosity. She sensed that Guangtai harbored many secrets. Although she knew she shouldn't ask too many questions, girls her age are naturally full of curiosity, especially after hearing that Guangtai was going to search for ghosts.
Huh? Is a ghost more important than Sister Little Chrysanthemum's invitation? Superpowered people are really strange!

But thinking about it carefully, these supernatural events do seem quite interesting?
It's a pity I still have to go to school! I'm so unhappy!

"However, my departure time will be a little later. Before I leave, I need to prepare some special props."

Guangtai said this to Ziyu:

"Miss Kiku, I would like to use a batch of mechanical parts from Raven Dojo!"

(End of this chapter)