Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 281 Arknom: Even though the guidance is broken.
The roots of the white tree radiated light, telling visitors from afar what changes were taking place in the world.

The initial changes are very small, but like ocean waves, they are inconspicuous at first, but as they flow, they accumulate energy and eventually become huge waves.

[Our world contains a Tree of Connection.]
[In another world, a black-and-white world of others, there also exists a Tree of Connection.]
[When two intertwined trees connect, they unleash tremendous power.]
[But the Tree of Connection has been destroyed, and so has another Tree of Connection from another world.]
[To fix it, the champion found a way.]
The sound from the white tree hole disappeared, and a bright light and a strange silhouette appeared before the light moss.

In an incredible space, a Pokémon appeared.

A tiny, fairy-like Pokémon with two gray tails, each ending in a red gem, and a blue, pointed head.

The Pokémon greeted the sphagnum moss.

Ak~

Lightmoss stared in disbelief at the Pokémon that had appeared before her.

"Ah...?"

"Akron!"

One of the legendary lake gods, Arknom, who bestows the will to live!
"Ak~"

Arknom floated in mid-air, scrutinizing the moss before him with a rather curious gaze.

Azelf has been sleeping at the bottom of Lake Steadfast, one of the three lakes of Sinnoh, maintaining the balance of the world. It is a Pokémon feared as the god of will.

Legend has it that it can manipulate the will of its enemies, turning them into puppets.

As Arknom flew around, people gained the "willpower" that enabled them to make up their minds to do things well.

It gives people the courage to face any difficulty.

The Sinnoh region and Unova are interconnected, and the three Lake Gods can travel to the Unova region through the Hollow Heart!

And what is the Arknom in front of us?

In the PTCG, there is a card that shows Azelf appearing in the White Forest. Although Azelf appears on Route 23 in the game, representing the willpower to reach the Victory Road, it is clear that challenging facilities such as the Black Skyscraper and the White Tree Hole can also represent people's will and courage.

Is that so?

An incredible aura, just like the one I felt at the Shippo Museum, it's the power of Arknom!

The voice of the white forest echoes:
[The power of connection is a spacetime force; the C-devices developed by humans can enter the connected world through special waveguides.]
[Arknom gave the champion a trial.]
Arknom flew around the Lightmoss and then carefully examined the three pendants on the Lightmoss's chest.

The Lightmoss sensed Arknom's voice!
Hey! Hello! You're the one chosen by Arceus!

[I heard you challenged the Creator on behalf of the people of Shenhe and received his approval! Congratulations!]

[You've done so much in Unova! You heard the meteorite from space, and you heard the call from Yuxie's side. You were able to connect with Yuxie because you possess "knowledge."]

Arknom shook its head, staring with its bright, watery eyes, laughing as it conveyed its voice.

[Device C is truly an incredible research achievement! It connects dreams, the world of the living, the worlds of others, and our own world, allowing different dimensional spaces to enter each other. This is the knowledge you've been searching for!]

Long, long ago, the only way to connect the world was through red chains.

Currently, Unova's spacetime is distorted, so even though Device C is complete, it cannot be used properly. Although it's possible to enter other worlds, connecting to other people's worlds remains very difficult.

"Distortion?" Lightmoss asked, somewhat puzzled.

There was no distortion in the game.

As long as machines can connect with each other, they can travel into other people's worlds and give them power.

"The Tree of Connection tells me that Aldek may be lost in the Otherworld."

"In the underworld, one will also lose their original identity."

"So, Adek also saw you, right? His ancestors must have been the people of Shenhe."

You're absolutely right!

Arknom flew through the air, moving its body.

This might be a projection of its dream, much like the image of Yukshi that Deoxys saw.

Arknom waved his little hands, making a troubled gesture, and there was some worry in his eyes.

So! There are still some other steps needed!

Although it took some time, we finally found three distortion points and discovered their true nature.

However, due to some special reasons, Adek is unable to repair them and is now trapped in the Otherworld.

[But don't worry, he's still safe. He's simply helping those in his dreams as much as possible in the Otherworld, continuing his journey in another world. The champion is amazed by this new world.]

Then it was in Ssangyong City.

Arknom's expression also became subtle.

In that city, an even more astonishing machine was discovered by chance, seemingly capable of connecting time and space! It's hard to believe that such power was created by humankind!

[Through that machine, in conjunction with Device C, the distorted truth can be materialized before us, allowing us to come into contact with it.]

However, we currently lack Pokémon from another world with charge-up moves, and both sides need to be activated simultaneously.

Guangtai suddenly thought of something.

The mission plot looks so familiar!

and many more!

"Is the machine you're talking about a machine that connects the past and the future?"

Arknom nodded in agreement.

That's right! The space between heaven and earth is called "Yu," and the past and present are called "Zhou." The so-called universe is the manifestation of time and space.

And you, now, are the one chosen by time; only such people can synchronize time in two worlds.

Arknom pointed to the miracle diamond on the chest of the light moss:
[A miraculous diamond, a mysterious pearl, and extraordinary platinum. These are the three great pendants carved by the people of the gods. With these three pendants, one can wield the power of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, and even traverse vast distances of time and space.]

However, that requires special power to use. Some people can see the ripples of time, and through these ripples, they can use time-guided techniques. That is the key ability to unleash the power of the Miracle Diamond.

As someone chosen by time, you should also possess this power, but! It seems you don't yet!

Lightmoss: "I'm trying to acquire this power. It seems that the miracle diamond was what guided me before."

I initially thought the extra information was sent by the Tree of Connection, but now it seems it was sent by Miracle Diamond.

By continuously exhibiting artworks, one can comprehend the ripples of time through special techniques, thereby grasping the waveguide of time through a particular event.
[Regarding a certain incident!] Arknom rested his chin on his hand: [It seems you still don't have any clue!]

[Then you will surely receive guidance from the pendant on your journey ahead!]

[There are currently three identified distortion points: the Black Skyscraper, the Tower of Heaven, and Twin Dragon City!]

This suddenly reminded Guangtai of something humorous.

Dialga, use Time Roar!
Dialga: It is now XX:XX:XX in Beijing time!
【do you know? 】

Arknom waved his little hand, looked at the key to the white tree hole, and then told an ancient story in a nostalgic tone.

The ruins we've entered are places that existed long, long ago, before humans and Pokémon began living together. Such immense power existed even back then.

[The people of the past built the towns of the Unova region into a vortex-like ring shape precisely to utilize the released power.]

The released power is the dream and ideal of humans and Pokémon, flowing and converging like a vortex to form a kind of energy.

The jade that is released embodies feelings of gratitude; it appears naturally after someone has been helped.

Long ago, the Tree of Connection was enormous and could unleash all sorts of powerful forces.

You are currently traveling in Unova, helping the Link Tree and the Pokémon, just as the Link Tree once helped everyone. Connection is the key word for Unova.

So, this feels like a trial!

"Are you going to help Unova? This might be a very difficult thing! Do you have the willpower for that? If you knew what kind of distortion you would be facing." Arknom asked Lightmoss, looking at her curiously.

They await the reply from the humans before them.

At that moment, Guangtai suddenly thought of Zhulan from back then.

They said they were going to suddenly challenge Arceus or something, and they weren't prepared.
However, many things don't necessarily require preparation before taking action; unexpected events are common.

After a moment's thought, and looking at his Pokémon, Lightmoss gave an affirmative answer.

"I'm traveling right now!"

"It's not just about honing ourselves and our Pokémon to become stronger, but also about preparing for things that might happen. After the battle with Team Plasma, I realized my own inadequacy."

"Similarly, I am very grateful to this world."

This is simply a matter of gratitude.

I've gained so much knowledge for free, and the Tree of Connection has certainly been kind to me!

With all sorts of rewards being distributed, how could we not help?

Arknom raised his little hand and then projected his will into the heart of the Lightmoss!
Hope you're prepared!

Azelf projected his will into the minds of the Lightmoss and the Pokémon using a mental illusion.

Then, in the black and white universe, a giant blue steel dragon roared fiercely, emitting a roar that shook the universe and transcended time!
At that moment, the Miracle Diamond burst forth with intense light, seemingly echoing the roar of the Time Dragon.

"That's Dialga?! No, why is it blue?!"

That's right! But it's not Dialga from our world! It's a visitor from a distant universe, one of the twist points of Unova!

Because it exists in a distant, otherworldly realm, and in a different universe, our Dialga cannot interfere with it; Unova is the place that connects many worlds.

You know, history can be overwritten.

[The black skyscraper came into being for this very reason. Originally, it was just a design plan by you humans, a building constructed to observe the battle prowess of trainers and Pokémon, and to hone people's will. Therefore, it shouldn't have appeared now.]

However, due to a shift in time, the black skyscraper appeared earlier than expected, which is why no one knows when it was built!

Arknom's words left Lightmoss somewhat stunned.

If the atop the black skyscraper stands a cyan Dialga from another universe, then the remaining two twisted points could be...!
A shiny Giratina and a shiny Palkia?

In the game, two regions will change depending on the version.

The first one is Twin Dragons City, which will feature both future and past Twin Dragons depending on the version.

The second is Black City and White Forest, which each occupy the coordinates of a city.

"After defeating Arceus, are we next going to face the Sinnoh Trinity?!"

How to defeat the three gods of Sinnoh in the Unova region?

Okay!

It's because the Three Dragons of the Way have joined our side that three new enemy units have been automatically created!

[They didn't come from Sinnoh! They came from a vast realm in another universe, so they aren't gods from our world. But be careful! Many Pokémon from outer space carry the power of heaven and the power of the Star Cross!]

[Perhaps it was because Arceus's avatar descended upon the ruins of the capital that the three orbs that fell with the giant meteorite long ago became active again, thus attracting the arrival of gods from other universes.]

Arceus's awakening will cause a battle, or even a conflict, between the three time gods and bring their worlds to life, as has already been shown in the theatrical film "Crypto-Time".

If one possesses the power of heaven.

this means
This "Azure Emperor" might be even stronger than the current original Dialga!
From this perspective, whether it's the Azure Emperor from outer space or the "Black Emperor" corrupted by the labyrinth world, their strength seems to be greater than that of the normal Dialga.

The Black Emperor in the labyrinthine world even caused the destruction of the world and the cessation of starlight.

It seems that turning evil makes one ten times stronger, while turning good makes one three times weaker.

[The celestial battle of the descendants of the god He, favored by Arceus. A magnificent battle to be offered to the gods of another world!]

Even if the guiding force is broken, we must still reach the pinnacle of Unova!

For this, the White Forest will grant you strength, and your companions will fight alongside you!

Then, finish everything you need to do! Not just the ancient city!

[Go to Mount Ross, the Giant's Cave, and the underwater ruins to obtain enough power left behind by the ancients! It is necessary to send away the gods from the other universe!]

For Alder, this was also a trial from the gods!

【Here you go! Take this stone, and set off! Venture into the connected forest and bring your companions back!】

Arknom closed his eyes, and the key to the White Forest shone brightly along with them!

A sacred aura enveloped the moss and Pokémon, bestowed with a powerful blessing by the White Forest!

An ancient moonstone appeared and was gifted to the Lightmoss by Arknom.

Then, the light faded.

Guangmo opened its eyes.

The familiar town came into view, the starry sky was dazzling, and the streets were quite quiet.

In just a few hours, the world will see the dawn.

"Is this Sanyo City?"

"Instant teleportation?!"

Hikari was taken aback. Upon closer inspection, she realized she was standing in front of Dr. Makomo's house.

Aegislash, Miss Skirt, Torterra, Riolu, Flamethrower, and Rotom.

They all looked surprised and began to exchange bewildered glances.

What happened? What just happened? What did that Pokémon do?
Teleportation—theoretically, Azelf cannot learn this move.

But in the legends of Arceus, it did indeed demonstrate the power of invisibility and teleportation! The same is true in the anime.

"There's nothing the three lake gods can't learn, after all, they are the origin of the world."

"By the way, about the shiny Dialga."

Lightmoss vaguely recalled.

During the period of black and white (referring to the period of black and white communication), there was a special distribution event.

The three dragons of different colors from different times and spaces have traveled a long distance to arrive.

The blue Dialga is one of them.

Of all the generations of distributions, the Shiny Trio has been included, and only the Black and White generations have had this one distribution.

"Did the waveguide of time originally refer to distribution?"

"That's the power of time travel."

I wonder if this champion will also get the Al's set in Aldrich's Trial?

Guangtai suddenly felt that there was something in her pocket.

Not only is the key to the tree hole on him, but he also has a Moonstone!
"So, what does it mean to send me back?"

Guangtai looked up at the building and faintly heard a call!
"Hooray! Device C is complete!"

　PS: The three alternate gods released in the fifth generation were only available through GameStop and were a one-time event. Furthermore, the three orbs were indeed found by Ghettoss somewhere. Similarly, Ghettoss also found information about underwater ruins, which supposedly grant special powers to the descendant who can solve all the puzzles (Vio tells the protagonist this), but this matter was never followed up.

　　I was a little late going to the hospital today.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)