Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 297 This is a scam! What are you trying to cover up!
Jogus rarely showed his vulnerable side, but as he stroked his centipede king, a single tear rolled down his wrinkled eye, a tear of longing for the past.

Tears don't just represent sadness; they also represent memories and emotions!
Seeing the state of the two sages, the emotions of the Team Plasma members who followed behind were greatly affected. Some people subconsciously reached for their waists, only to find that they were empty, or they touched an unfamiliar Poké Ball and suddenly froze on the spot.

They had handed over their Pokémon to the organization, so the Pokémon they used were all other people's Pokémon, and their own were gone.

Loss, sadness, doubt, and despair swirled within them, making their expressions extremely pained.

“These expressions.” Asura noticed the group members’ state, and under the influence of the light moss’s power, the old sage found that he seemed to be able to understand people’s hearts a little better.

"The chain of suffering continues, misfortune continues to mount, and the first to be shrouded in misfortune are actually our own Plasma Group!"

"I see! My doubts are resolved!"

Guangtai: "Disregard for the right to choose, a lack of empathy, control over power, blind spots in humanity, disregard for the dignity of life, hypocritical logic, and lies within the team."

“You are still lacking in many things, but no one can be completely error-free, so most people don’t consider themselves saints.”

"Even professional PhDs can't fully understand the ecology, habitats, behaviors, and moods of Pokémon. Do you even have academic degrees?"

The two wise men looked at each other, and Asura coughed lightly: "I have a double degree in history and psychology."

Joggs: "I'm so sorry, I don't have that certificate, but I studied archaeology. However, not having a degree doesn't mean my professional knowledge is lacking. I held a senior position in an archaeological team in a certain region. My work experience is solid."

Guangtai burst out laughing.

"Hahaha, this seems quite interesting." Wanlong was also amused and added, "But even though you don't have a degree, your love for Pokémon is genuine, right?"

“That’s right, at least our love for Pokémon is real.” Asura nodded. “Thank you, my confusion has lessened. We do have all the flaws you mentioned.”

"Ultimately, we are too self-centered, only knowing one side of the story and not the other."

Joggs stared wide-eyed: "Hey, those are my lines."

The tense atmosphere vanished, and the two old sages confronted their own shortcomings and came to understand many things!
There was no more confusion in their hearts!
"Quechice is somewhat disappointed with our defeat, and he's currently busy with other things, seemingly heading to the Eastern Commons!"

“That’s right, it seems to be related to the underwater ruins. We got this information from Vio. That guy is still indulging in the ideal world that Quixote promised him, but he’s not quite like us.”

The two sages provided crucial information.

"Quečius always referred to himself as Halmenia, an ancient surname, and his full name was Quečius Halmenia Gropius."

"It is said that the ancient king of the United States had this surname, and he must have wanted to obtain something from the underwater ruins."

“Master N has the ability to read the thoughts of Pokémon, which may be an important reason why Ghetsis believes he can inherit the title of King of the Sea.”

Asura spoke seriously: "You said that the ability for humans and Pokémon to understand each other comes from the power of the King of the Sea, but someone like Ghettoss definitely can't obtain this ability. What he wants is other powers from the underwater ruins!"

Joggs's expression was equally serious: "Meanwhile, unusual activity has occurred beneath Mount Ross! We, the Plasma Team, have sent sages to investigate. This is because Ghetsis has devised some new plans; he is searching for those with the potential to become 'heroes'! So now we are exploring the legends throughout the Unova, and Mount Ross is one of them!"

"This is all the help we can offer you. We will be gathering more like-minded individuals within the plasma cluster later, so we cannot leave for the time being!"

Asura shook his head: "To err and not correct it is truly to err. Making mistakes is not terrible; what is terrible is making mistakes and not knowing how to repent. That is true foolishness."

Yo!
Guangtai burst out laughing.

The plasma cluster split prematurely!

But this time it's not Rhodes who's in charge, but Asura and Yoggs?

"You and the King are going to fight on the Tower of Heaven, right?"

“If you lose, then more people will believe in the King and Quixote! So, although such words should not come out of our mouths.”

Joggs stroked his chin, and the old man's eyes sharpened:

"You are the one who suppressed the ancient spirits, and you must be one of the chosen ones. Now that I have personally experienced your power, I am even more certain of this!"

"Therefore, you must win! To win people's hearts!"

Asura smiled bitterly: "Speaking these words sounds like a betrayal to us, but they are our true feelings at this moment."

"And Master N is about to receive help from a legendary Pokémon—not a legendary dragon, but powerful enough nonetheless!"

"If you haven't awakened the legendary dragon yet, you must be extremely careful."

"Lord N is no longer opposed to battles; he sees it as a way to prove he can be king! This is the change you brought about, but it doesn't seem to be a good thing. Rather, it makes the king more troublesome!"

Perhaps the true king is not N-sama Asura. He had this thought in his heart, but he did not say it out loud.

Their research on the history of the United States, apart from Quigish, was the most profound.

"What? You already have a battle scheduled? A challenge on the Tower of Heaven? That sounds interesting, like material for a novel!"

Wanlong's eyes lit up. She was initially disappointed that Guangtai had rejected her challenge invitation, but now she heard something even more interesting.

And what Lightmoss just did was too fantastical, wasn't it!
Reading Pokémon's memories and connecting the minds of humans and Pokémon is something that Wanlong is quite eager to do. If the atmosphere weren't not too awkward right now, she would also like to release her Chandelure!
I mainly want to hear the chandelier spirit's evaluation of me!

"A legendary Pokémon?" Lightmoy focused on the key point in Asura's words, while the old sage nodded: "That's right." Then he pointed into the distance: "Look, the storm is coming."

"The god of wind and thunder, whose legends are passed down on Route 7 and also left behind in Fukiyori City!"

"Thunder and strong winds, thunderclouds and tornadoes!"

The second of the four cloud gods! These two clouds are always fighting each other. They fly around the land of Union and the land of Green, causing storms and heavy rains!
"To get to the Tower of Heaven from here, you have to go through the center of Fuki City. Vio is giving a speech on the way."

Asura and Yoggs exchanged a glance: "We can't stop this ourselves, so we have to ask you for help. This is to stay in the plasma cluster."

“Vio is different from us. Even if he hears the thoughts of Pokémon and understands human nature, he will not turn back. That’s the kind of person he is. He is extremely loyal to Ghetto.”

"It's alright, leave it to us." Guangtai glanced at Wanlong, who pointed to himself: "Eh? Me?"

"Of course, you're one of the Unova Elite Four, right, Miss Wanlong? You're responsible for Team Plasma's activities."

“Huh? But they’re a legal organization.” Wanlong hesitated for a moment, but then she had an idea: “However, if they’ve done anything illegal, then that’s a different story.”

“We have information on this.” Asura pulled a document from his pocket: “A year and a half ago, Vio led a special ‘protection campaign’ in the southern and western parts of Unova.”

"In this weather, no plane can take off."

"The Plasma Group has appeared in Fubuki City? I heard from Kiku that this religious group seems to have ill intentions. I'll go deal with them." "They even went to the Tower of Heaven?"

".I see!"

At the airport, a dashing red-haired girl in a pilot's uniform greeted those around her and strode out of the cargo center.

As expected, construction work was carried out on the streets. Some people wavered after listening to the speech and handed their Poké Balls to Team Plasma. Others were unwilling but were surrounded by Team Plasma and then forced to hand over their Poké Balls.

"Isn't it pathetic to keep your Pokémon in a Poké Ball?"

"Your rock crab must be feeling really uncomfortable, let it go!"

"Wait a minute! Speeches are not allowed here. You're already on Fukiyo City's blacklist!"

"Yuki! Get behind me!"

Feng Lu immediately stopped the plasma cluster's activities and also rallied those who were wavering. When these people saw Feng Lu appear, they felt as if they had found their backbone!

"Miss Wind Dew! Thank you! I... I don't want to be separated from my Pokémon!"

It was a boy in shorts, and his sister was also hugging her brother tightly.

The person in charge of giving speeches in the city was the wise Vio, who had a signature middle parting. He squinted his eyes and remained calm despite the gym leader's attempt to stop him.

"We are a legitimate organization. They can't just warn us because we haven't done anything. Does Zephyr City intend to discriminate against us Pokémon protectors?"

"We're just trying to persuade people to liberate Pokémon and stop keeping them confined to their cramped and pathetic Poké Balls! Giving them freedom is the best solution!"

Although it's not racial discrimination, occupational discrimination is a very sensitive topic. Vio gave a cold smile, but Feng Lu waved his hand: "You've already done some activities here before, haven't you?"

"A year and a half ago, the pimp cat protection movement—no, it should be called the pimp cat hunting movement, right?"

"At the time, this activity spread from the south of Unova to here in a short period of time. The activities you carried out here caused many people to give up their pickpocket cats, but later those pickpocket cats disappeared. According to the Ranger League's investigation, these pickpocket cats did not have any impact on the ecology near Fukiyori City, which is very abnormal, isn't it?"

Fenglu still remembers the events that happened in the west and south of Unova. That was around the time when Team Plasma first appeared. This organization had just been born and had already done something big.

"The pickpocket cat protection campaign in Ubisoft City, yes, that event was not very well done by us. Some members who did not understand our intentions did something harmful to the people of Unova. But those people have been punished by us and the Unova League has arrested them. Those pickpocket cats... they have returned to nature, haven't they?"

"That's completely untrue. Those pickpocket cats have disappeared. This is the conclusion reached by the Ranger Alliance after an ecological survey." Feng Lu's expression was very serious: "You should capture those pickpocket cats!"

"That's not true! How could we do such a thing? Don't slander our legitimate organization."

Vio vehemently denied it, but a hint of displeasure crept across his lips.

The Ranger League is such a hassle. They're experts in ecological surveys and are spread all over Unova. They investigate Pokémon when they're being transported or released. It's not just religious groups; Pokémon hunters are also frequently wanted by the Rangers!

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Those sharp-minded brats are so annoying!

"So this is why humans are always like this, thinking they can understand the pain of Pokémon and speak for them. You are the Gym Leader here, Ms. Fenglu, right? In your daily training, you often force your Pokémon to do things, right? But have you ever really understood the heart of your Pokémon?"

"The trainer's so-called understanding is just shallow self-righteousness!"

"That's not necessarily true."

Guangtai and Wanlong arrived at the chaotic scene. They had to pass through here to leave Chuiji City, and that's when they saw this scene.

Just as Asura and Jogs said, Vio was in charge of giving speeches here, and among the Seven Sages, Vio was also the most loyal to Quixote.

Guangtai walked over to the boy in shorts, saw the Dweller in his hand, and stroked the Pokémon while holding the boy's hand.

The emotions of Pokémon began to be transmitted instantly. The shorts boy stared at the moss in surprise, and then looked at the crab in his arms in disbelief!

"Stone Crab! I can hear your voice!"

"Pebble!" The stone crab waved its little pincers in disbelief, but then wiggled its body with joy!
What kind of power is it to be able to communicate with your partners without language barriers?
"Oh, I get it! You think these people are annoying, and we agreed to take you to walk across the log bridge on Route 7 tomorrow! I haven't forgotten! We'll even have a race to see who can finish first!"

"Gravel! (I'm sure I'll win!)"

"Huh? What happened?" Vio squinted, his expression full of surprise. His words had almost made these people "voluntarily liberate" themselves, and they might even have to add Gym Leader to their record! What a glorious achievement that would be! Ghetto would definitely look at him differently and elevate his status above the other Sages!
"So you mean it's about enabling Pokémon and humans to understand each other and communicate without barriers." Wanlong walked over and gave the bewildered Vio a strange smile: "Vio, one of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma, the initiator of the Phantom Hunter hunt, those Phantoms are being used by Team Plasma now, right?"

"Furthermore, you are suspected of endangering public safety and the personal safety of the residents of the United States. Investigations show that you used illegal kidnapping and control methods at the time."

"What? Don't slander us!" Vio naturally denied it outright, but Wanlong raised his hand: "Whether it's true or not, let's ask the Pokémon and we'll know! Your team members carry those sly cats, and many of them have already been trained to evolve into Leopards."

"Ask a Pokémon? Pokémon can't talk." Vio had barely uttered these words when he immediately noticed the actions of the Lightmoss. At this moment, not only Yuuki, but many more people suddenly sensed the emotions and voice of the Dwelly. With a whoosh, the place erupted like a boiling pot, and even members of Team Plasma shouted, "I heard a Pokémon's voice! It's insulting me!"

"It's a superpower. I can connect Pokémon's emotions with those of humans, so I can know what a Pokémon is saying just by connecting with it."

Lightmoss answered matter-of-factly, which immediately threw Vio into a panic!
what?
How can someone have such a superpower?! I've never heard of it before!
Aren't all superpowered people just telekinesis and human bombs? The new Unova Elite Four are just human bombs!

Talking to Pokémon and reading their thoughts—isn't this power only possessed by the King?
"Ugh," Vio clenched his fists tightly. Of course, he dared not let those pickpockets out here. What surprised him even more was that Wanlong actually knew that he was the one who orchestrated that incident.
The Ranger Alliance couldn't find out where those pickpocket cats were, so how did this little girl find out?
It was a failure! This speech event in Fukichi City was another failure! Raven's previous event was also a failure, just like that one.
Where do you put your face?
"This is a hoax! There's no way such a superpower exists! What are you trying to hide!" Vio directly denied the facts, pointing at Lightmoss: "Since you're a Pokémon Trainer, let's decide who's right through a battle!"

"Although I dislike this behavior that harms Pokémon, let me guide you—no, let me correct your misconceptions! There is no such thing as a superpower that allows you to connect with Pokémon; that power is only possessed by those who are truly chosen!"

Lightmoss: "That only shows that your understanding of the world is too narrow. I didn't expect the Sage to personally request a battle. Well, let me experience the voice of your Pokémon."

Vio was taken aback.

This way of speaking
Damn it, is it imitating the King of the Plasma Group?!

Right, this guy looks familiar; I feel like I've seen him somewhere before.
"Let me shatter your illusions! Geometric snowflake, use!"

Vio summoned his Pokémon, a hexahedral crystal Pokémon, and as soon as it appeared, the shadow of an even larger dragon-shaped Pokémon suddenly appeared and loomed over him!
Jet flames!

The raging fire instantly engulfed the geometric snowflake, and the Pokémon was swiftly defeated, with Vio himself also taking a direct hit to the head!
The enormous crystal on the dragon's head unleashed a powerful impact, sending him flying into the midst of the Plasma Team members. Vio coughed up blood as he saw the oppressive dragon and growled in disbelief:

"Impossible! It's actually a legendary dragon?!"

At this moment, the pendant on Guangtai's chest began to emit light, but the next moment a dark shadow appeared next to Vio and took him away!

"What are you doing! I've lost face and I have to get it back! That guy is a danger!"

One of the members of the Dark Triangle warned in a low voice:
"The king is waiting for his legendary friend. He will soon gather people's hearts in front of everyone. Do not do anything shameful at this time."

"If your failure causes the people of Blowing Will not be able to unite, then you will have made a grave mistake! The battle for the Tower of Heaven is about to begin!"

(End of this chapter)