Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 289 Flame Art Insects and the Demonic Fanba City
"I never imagined that this kind of fruit actually exists!"

Mystery Berry is a placeholder berry. It was originally one of the berries used to make Pokémon Cubes. After being transferred from Hoenn to Sinnoh, it became a special berry because the system could not recognize it. In essence, it is no different from a Strange Ball.

Interestingly, this fruit has actually been carried by some distributed Pokémon, meaning that, compared to the Strange Ball, the Mystery Berry does have a "basic condition" for existence.

"I remember, most of the trees that carry this fruit are..."

"Darkrai!"

According to Fana, these berries seem to be easy to find, with large quantities found in certain forests. For Pokémon, these tiny berries are like "snacks," and their flavor is like a "blind box of berries."

"This stuff is super spicy!" Fana recalled her cooking experience: "It's much spicier than regular tree fruits. If you put this fruit in a dish, it will ruin the whole thing. But for people who like spicy food, it's a pretty good food."

"But my owner can accept all tastes, and he quite likes to eat them. Plus, these fruits are easy to pick, so he bought a lot from the breeders!"

"You can take more if you want."

Fana waved her hand, saying that getting two golden acorns and some special rock salt was already a great deal, and the golden acorns might even grow into a golden oak tree.

Coincidentally, Lightmoss had also thought about this aspect.

If you let the tortoise carry it, it might even cause the small tree attached to its back to grow the same golden acorns. By autumn, the tortoise's back will be laden with fruit.

Lost four-leaf clovers, resurrection herbs, and mimic vanilla—various special herbs sway on its back, while the sacred white tree bears abundant fruits that can be produced and harvested at any time.

With the presence of the earth turtle, life becomes much more colorful.

"The transaction was completed smoothly! Thank you!"

"Come log in as a friend! If you have any special ingredients in the future, feel free to contact me!"

Both sides were delighted. Fana felt she had found a magical ingredient, and so did the Light Moss!
Leaving the dining car, Route 5 is still long, and the performers are in the midst of their exciting performance. Defeating the musicians here will earn you a special musical prop: an electric guitar.

"Being able to make others smile is an amazing talent, that's right! Pokémon are amazing because they can make you smile!"

"Oh, you're a guitar enthusiast too. No! That thing isn't a guitar."

"Hey! Isn't that a ukulele?!"

"A true musician will not confuse a guitar with a bass, and the same goes for a ukulele!"

Street musician George casually combed his hair and immediately approached when he saw the ukulele hanging on Guangtai's body.

"Oh, you have a good eye, this is an incredibly powerful ukulele." Hikari stroked her chin.

The bass jokes are gone today.

"How about we have a fight!"

"If I win, how about we play a duet? Although I recognize the instrument, this is the first time I've met a musician who can play the ukulele!"

"Some matches can make you fall in love at first sight. Would your match be like that?"

Although musicians rarely participate in combat, George, a street musician, is an exception. However, his fighting skills are mostly performance-based, and his actual combat ability is not high.

"Hey! Aren't you that genius artist?!"

“I went to Feiyun to see that art exhibition before! Burning Insect’s works were really impressive! Yes, it’s you! I can’t be mistaken! You’ve even been on the TV news.”

An elderly artist wearing a beret and carrying a drawing board suddenly recognized Guangtai. He even opened the group chat, found Guangtai's ID in the art group, and sent a message.

"Artist Jonathan! Ah! You are that famous artist of the joyful style!"

Guangtai immediately remembered that among the artists' influence received from the gallery, the number one was the old man in front of her!

The cheerful art style makes people feel good, and I have received incredible power from this artist!
"Hahaha! What a coincidence to meet you here! Oh, are you going to have a musical battle with George? That's great!"

"By the way, do you really have that burning insect in that painting? If so, how about using it in a battle?"

Jonathan wanted to see the Burning Worm like a fanboy, having heard from Adi that Lightmoss claimed to possess it.

Then there's no doubt about it!

That Burning Bug is the prototype of the Pokémon in the painting!
“Of course!” Lightmoss threw out the Dream Ball, which flashed red light, burned the pupa twice, and then looked up at Jonathan in front of her.

It heard everything clearly inside the ball, something about art and stuff! Basically, it just wanted to see how impressive it looked!

Ok!

The burning insect puffed out its chest, and its five antennae shot out bright flames of sunlight!

Then let me show you what I look like!
"Wow! It's so bright I can't see anything, my eyes!"

The veteran artist immediately covered his eyes.

Burning Bug: "."

"Mera!"

I'm so angry! They won't even look me in the eye, yet they want to admire my beauty!

snort!
To make it easier for you to see my heroic posture, let's turn the brightness down a bit!

The firefly dimmed its flames, and the old artist's squinty eyes finally cleared. He then excitedly touched the firefly:
"Wow! Is that the Flamebug? That flash was amazing! The First Flame! The Pokémon that brought light and heat, the one that lit the first ray of light for the ancient Unova!"

"Oh, is that the 'Burrito' that appeared in the TV program at the Flying Cloud Gallery? It's a famous Pokémon!"

The performers on Route 5 and other Pokémon gathered around, giving thumbs up one after another. Although people in the arts may not be painting, there are commonalities in art.

So they all watched that TV broadcast to some extent.

"What a wonderful insect!"

"The white fluff is so beautiful!"

"The firelight is also exceptional!"

"The red tentacles bend just right!"

"The tentacles are cute!"

The Pokémon who aspired to become excellent performers clapped enthusiastically!
Famous Pokémon in the Pokémon world!
Being chosen as a model for art painting shows its strength. We are all your fans. Could you show us a little something?

The burning insect blinked and thought for a moment.

Mela!

It raised its forehead and spat out a mouthful of flame. Its five tentacles swayed, and the flames began to twist and deform in mid-air, creating a painting!
Those were the flame manipulation techniques that the Volcarona taught it, used to draw pictures of the ancient city.

"Flame painting?!"

"This is the first time I've ever seen such amazing fire control skills."

This time, the object of their surprise was the Pokémon Trainers around them, and the Pokémon applauded even more enthusiastically!

They just found it so interesting and fun!
As expected of the chosen burning insect, it is indeed very powerful and has unique skills.

Under the distortion of flames, the drawing is not merely static; it can even change shape and come to life, truly achieving the goal of using flames to create animation.

The exquisite fire control technique captivated the artists, and George became even more excited. His inspiration suddenly struck, and he began to play the guitar.

A beautiful and joyful melody emanated from a guitar, echoing all around. Dancers twirled and danced happily in place, while Pokémon swayed their heads as if in a chorus. An artist tapped his feet and stood on tiptoe, capturing the scene before him.

Even the moss naturally joined in the chorus, and the joyful atmosphere infected the passersby around them. When the music ended, the dancers stopped moving, and extremely enthusiastic applause rang out.

"The street performances on Route 5 are definitely a specialty of Unova!"

"I love those Pokémon, and that Flamebug!"

People's mood brightened, sadness and pain vanished, leaving only comfort and joy!
Musician George also gave a thumbs up:
"This was truly the best performance ever! Forget about a battle, meeting you has unleashed a powerful force within my instrument! The ukulele's sound is so joyful, is this the legendary exotic instrument?!"

"When I played with you, I felt like I was getting an electric shock. Inspiration kept flowing out of me, and your rhythm control was incredibly precise and wonderful! I've never felt so good before! Thank you!"

"And thank you, Burning Worm! Let's call that song 'The Burning Worm Song'! Alas! May the joy last forever!"

[Gained Knowledge: Joyful Melody.] [Description: Joyful melodies can influence people's hearts, making them forget their troubles and fears. Music has immense power! Your music's joy level +100%, pleasure +50%, can influence people's minds, making them forget their worries and troubles!]

"I'm so happy! And I'll give you this too, as a token of our friendship. Please accept it!"

George took an electric guitar from the package on the ground.

However, the model and size are small.

[Props: Electric guitar!]

[Description: A special musical prop, the electric guitar is a product of modern science and technology. From its appearance to its sound, it differs significantly from the traditional guitar, possessing powerful expressiveness. Giving it to a Pokémon will be a surprise; it can play beautiful melodies! One day, everyone in the world will hear this music!]

[It can significantly enhance your control over pitch!]

[Effect: Expressiveness +50%, Beautiful Voice +50%, Coolness +50%! Special effects are produced when combined with a ukulele or bass.]

[Note: Some exceptionally talented guitarists in the band are known as "guitar heroes"!]

Oh, there's an electric guitar!
Now I can pretend to be a guitar hero.

Speaking of which, there's only one bassist left. Isn't Homika the bassist at the Rikyu City Gym? But right now, she's probably just a girl in a band.

"I've memorized that scene! This will be the best lighthearted piece ever!"

Jonathan was also very happy. He set up his easel, picked up his brushes, and prepared his palette, ready to start creating at any time!
What do you think of the title "The God Who Stole Joy"?

Jonathan laughed heartily, his beard trembling, and teased the Firefly again. The Firefly's head lit up, and it raised its little hand, which flashed like a light bulb!
The insect thinks this is great!
From this day forward, even insects can be artists!
"Do you want to be an artist?" Lightmoss asked Burning Bug, who nodded repeatedly, because it sounded very interesting!

"You can actually understand what Pokémon are saying?" Jonathan stroked his beard. "No wonder you can create such amazing works. If you can communicate with Pokémon, you can create the best works!"

"I also have a deep connection with my symbol bird! I met it somewhere before, and the patterns on its body gave me a lot of inspiration. That's how we got to know each other and became friends!"

Jonathan was accompanied by a symbolic bird, which was dancing in mid-air and looked quite comical.

My personality is optimistic!

Do you have any new works planned for you to create recently?

In response to Jonathan's enthusiastic inquiry, Guangtai replied, "I am still traveling and have no plans to paint any new works at the moment."

"However, I might continue painting after I finish this busy period."

Jonathan nodded: "The happiest time is when you're painting. If you're busy, you won't be able to paint anything! Okay! Go travel and find inspiration! And next time you create a new painting, I'll be there to see it as soon as possible!"

[Gaining Knowledge: Happy Drawing.]

[Description: A painting tip from artist Jonathan: cheerful colors can bring joy, and a happy mood can lead to artwork that makes people laugh. Your artwork's happiness level +100%, likeability +50%, can evoke positive emotions!]

"Keep up the good work, Fireflies!"

Jonathan waved at the burning worm.

"Mera (I'll do my best!)!"

The burning insect also waved its little hand to indicate that it understood!
[The Burning Worm gains the skill: The Joyful Flame Artist.]

[Description: Flames possess life force; when transformed into dynamic images, they bring joy and laughter to people, and enhance the focus of both people and Pokémon, allowing them to appreciate beautiful things. Infusing flames into pottery and similar items can also transmit joyful emotions and stir the emotions of surrounding life.]

[Appreciation +50%, Artistry +50%, Joy +100%]

[Note: This is special knowledge gained after the Burning Bug led the Route 5 Grand Ensemble!]

"Look!" Jonathan pointed ahead, and the red bridge began to descend!

"The Fanba suspension bridge has been lowered! Boss Ju controls that suspension bridge. The bridge will be raised or lowered when a ship passes by, and the timing of the ship's departure is also decided by Boss Ju."

"We can cross that suspension bridge now; Fanba City is just ahead!"

The red fire-breathing dragon bridge, also known as the Fanba Suspension Bridge, leads to Fanba City.

That was a city with catchy, addictive background music.

Moreover, it also has an important church.

In the black and white scene, some people from the other world appeared in that church, as well as some who entered the other world from this world and got lost.

In Black & White 2, all these people disappeared and became Rhodes, who runs a Pokémon House there to help Pokémon that have been separated from their owners.

After bidding farewell to the enthusiastic and cheerful artists, Lightmoss arrived in Fanba City. The Burning Bug did not return to its sphere, but instead curiously looked around on Lightmoss's head, gazing at the sea and sky with longing.

From a distance, it looks like it's wearing a large, red and white hat. This is because the burning insect is relatively large compared to its kind.

On the Fire-Breathing Dragon Bridge, I heard music coming from the loudspeaker!
City background music included, Fanba City!

An image of a dancing black dragon involuntarily popped into my mind, even though that black dragon had no connection to this city.

Fanba City is a port city. Unlike Feiyun City, which mainly focuses on passenger transport, strong winds are always present here, making sailing very popular. The port is also used for berthing cargo ships and fishing boats.

"Fanba" refers to a sailboat and a whirlpool.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered Fanba City, Guangtai saw Boss Ju!

"Hey! It's you, kid! I didn't expect to see you here again!"

Boss Ju turned his head and saw the moss appearing in front of the bridge. He waved to the moss, which was unusual for him.

This left the other workers around, who were unfamiliar with the moss, looking at each other in bewilderment.

When has Boss Ju ever been so enthusiastic?

Although Boss Ju usually cares about the employees' situation and brings back some special local products for everyone, it seems that she has never warmly welcomed someone's arrival like this before.

What's that on your head?

"Mera! (The fattest guy in the ancient city!)"

The Burning Bug had never met Boss Chrysanthemum directly, but it saw the Lightmoss talking to Boss Chrysanthemum inside the sphere.

"So it's a firefly! That really startled me!" Boss Ju was also surprised when he saw the firefly's appearance: "Could this be..."

“It’s my partner,” Lightmoss smiled.

"This is the burning bug that Little Chrysanthemum and Yati have been talking about! It looks quite energetic and is also very big!"

Boss Ju nodded, and the Burning Insect greeted him!
"Mera (The Fat Digger!)"

Ju Laoda: "It seems to recognize me, but what is it saying?"

Guang Moss: “…”

Ju Laoda didn't mind this little incident and thanked Guangtai:
"I heard from Ziyu that you took her to Raven! Your friend seems pretty good too, managing to beat the Battle Subway. Beishang and Nanxia are no ordinary trainers!"

"I heard you fought with Xiaoju and won? Your strength is as strong as ever."

Boss Ju's gaze was somewhat strange, but he quickly began to discuss serious matters:
"Speaking of which, you've come at just the right time! What a reliable reunion!"

Kiku-sama put his hands on his hips and said, "By the way! Don't worry about the Ancient Castle. Saito and my subordinates are already taking care of it. The clearing of the quicksand will be completed soon. Without the interference of the Ancient Spirits, the Pokémon and humans can work together, and the efficiency of the clearing will increase dozens of times!"

Lightmoss nodded.

Humans in the Pokémon world are no ordinary creatures! Indeed, when they cooperate with Pokémon, they unleash a tremendous power where 1+1=10! It's completely unreasonable!

"Although the matter in the ancient city is over, another problem has arisen underground in Mount Ross, so I rushed back immediately!"

"I'm wondering if, like last time, there are some ancient spirits or something in Mount Ross."

"Oh dear, this is terrible. I keep running into these kinds of things. What secrets are buried underground? Just how many things are hidden beneath the Unova?"

When Boss Ju thought about what happened in the ancient city, his expression became very subtle.

(End of this chapter)