Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 331 What is this so-called love?

They've lost contact again.

The AI ​​computer found it very strange that ever since the Iron Necks were sent out to destroy the Iron Warriors, they had completely lost contact with the Iron Necks.

Humanity's capture plan failed, and the Iron Warriors and Iron Neck Legion were lost. In order to find out the problem and complete the planned mission, the newly modified "Iron Leaf" had no choice but to be dispatched as well.

However, this guy also went missing after he went out!
The last communication that came through was that the hideout of the humans, Iron Warriors, and Aluminum Steel Dragons had been discovered, and an attack had been launched. Then, all communication was cut off instantly.

Weapons based on legendary Pokémon can't possibly be defeated in one hit, right?
After several calculations, the AI ​​computer concluded that this was impossible.

That's the latest type of weapon!
However, the probability of being knocked down, though small, is not zero.

This triggered a sense of crisis in the AI ​​computer, which began to mobilize more "modified organisms." A large number of "machine servants" that mimicked human creation emerged from the laboratory, led by a silver "Iron Warrior."

"T-1006-02!"

The AI ​​computer issued the following order to the "Shining Iron Warrior": "T-1010 Iron Leaf has lost contact and is suspected of being knocked down by a defective product. You are now ordered to lead the mechanical servant legion to immediately launch a third destruction of the defective product and capture any abnormal humans."

To ensure that Shiny Iron Warrior has sufficient combat power, the AI ​​computer also released two new modified Pokémon from the laboratory.

It was a mechanical Pokémon, like a "steel-handed warrior," resembling a cyborg or a sumo wrestler. It had a pointed head but possessed immense strength, and its giant hands, floating on either side of its body, could throw large, high-speed vehicles a great distance!

T-992 - Iron Arm! Created from an athlete who was critically injured and on the verge of death!

The Flash Iron Warrior carried out the order, taking a large number of robots and two iron arms into attack mode, but before she could even leave the laboratory, a huge bombardment was heard outside!
Ten destructive beams directly destroyed the laboratory's surface defense system, and high-energy lightning and rays attacked wildly all around. A huge green metal behemoth appeared in the mechanical city!

That was the "Super Tyranitar M.B." created by the Lightmoss and the Paradoxes together!
In science fiction movies, this thing can even be stored in a Poké Ball like a Pokémon, and its construction principle is a complete mystery.

While Lightmoss can now create Paradox species using future technology, materials, and special energy, the conditions are still stringent, making it impossible for it to become a "steel version of Ironthorn" and be freely carried by a Poké Ball.

However, it is entirely possible for Mega Tyranitar to use some of the moves like Paradox Pokémon!
The power of Giant's Heart allows Pokémon to be charged with natural energy!
"Although it's a machine creation, it might evolve over time. Maybe the Iron Thorn that appears 10 billion years from now is an evolution of this thing!"

"Use sharp stone attack!"

Lightmoss powered Mega Tyranitar, and the massive iron behemoth roared as its core began to overload. Immense rock-elemental energy gathered from the surrounding nature and condensed into countless sharp boulders, which blasted out with unstoppable force!

Iron-necked creatures unleashed destructive beams of intense heat, aluminum-steel dragons used processing beam cannons and 100,000-volt attacks, and a lithe figure roamed the battlefield!
Iron Leaf, its cold eyes reflecting the situation on the battlefield, gradually recovers its past memories, though fragmented, it can still recall who it is.

Virizion, this strange name is my predecessor. I may have been modified from it, or I may have been a mechanical Pokémon recreated after obtaining its genetic material.

The genes of the legendary holy swordsman were active within him. Even though he was a machine, cold steel, his passionate heart finally began to beat again after many years.

I retrieved my shattered memories, my broken emotions, and even my fractured heart.

All that's left is to take revenge on the mad scientist who modified or created him!

For this reason, Ironleaf joined the alliance of that "human" group. These mechanical Pokémon who had found their souls gathered together and launched the Iron Man Rebellion!
[Target's defense layer has been destroyed; high-energy reaction detected]
The Iron Warriors, riding on Iron Leaf, looked like ancient paladins, except that their bodies and minds were forged from steel.

Well, although they became "cavalry," there was no special "man and horse as one" characteristic triggered. In fact, this characteristic is not important.

Lightmoss watched this scene from inside the mechanical Bangiras and couldn't help but secretly complain.

The Centaur Pokémon synergy was originally a change made for gameplay purposes, but in actual battles, the two Pokémon synergizing with Centaur Pokémon can freely use their abilities.

Iron Warrior riding Iron Leaf, perhaps it could be called "Iron Monarch"?
"Alright, let's charge in and wipe them all out in one go!"

Ladybug is also sitting in the cockpit of Super Tyranitar, turning into a bloodthirsty spectator to cheer everyone on, his previous cowardly demeanor completely gone!
After hiding in the future world for so long, it's finally time to hold my head high! That damned tech lab and those insane robots—we can finally crush them!
The heart of the Lightmoss is connected to all the Pokémon, and at the same time, a second Iron Warrior appears in the laboratory whose protective barrier has been destroyed.

Its silver body seemed to have not yet been painted. All the Shining Futures were like this, without any paint. After discovering Unit 01, Unit 02 immediately unleashed its light blade without saying a word!

Quark charging, start!
The intense energy was activated directly without the need for an electric field, and the two iron arms beside her also activated quark charging!

Unlike the original weapons, this time the Paradox species carried special items!
"Driving energy!" Guangtai's eyes lit up.

This special item was originally supposed to be obtainable only in the Zero Zone Research Institute.

However, considering that Dr. Futu was able to create it in the past, and that wild Paradoxical species also carry it, plus the word "paradox" itself is illogical, it is not surprising that this energy was developed by anyone.

And this is precisely the future energy that reconnects the time machine!
At this moment, the AI ​​computer in the laboratory saw what was happening outside and was greatly shocked. Even though it had been mechanized, it still showed strong information fluctuations, and it seemed that part of the mad scientist's personality still remained.

Those lost mechanical Pokémon have not only reappeared, but they have also betrayed us!

Even the latest weapons that have just been developed are the same; how could such a thing be possible!
"02, use the magic Flash!"

The scientist AI gave the order, and the Flash Iron Warrior aimed at those iron necks. She gathered fairy-attribute light, but was interrupted by Number 01's slash the next moment!

[Defective product. Must be eliminated immediately!]
The Flash Iron Warrior has no mind; she is a pure fighting machine. She swung her light blade fiercely, while the Iron Leaf beneath her unleashed a powerful super-powered attack!

Spirit Sword!
The intense super-energy aura seemed to tear through the aura and space, cleaving the opponent with an invisible blade. When in an electric field, the attack's power is increased by 1.5 times.

Iron Warriors simultaneously activated the Electric Field!

The powerful super-powered attack directly repelled Unit 2!

[The power exceeds the normal output power!]
Unit 2 staggered backward, her eyes calculating: [Theoretically speaking, this situation is impossible.]
[Iron Arms, launch an immediate encirclement!]
The two iron arms beside him began to thump their bodies, maximizing their power!
Belly bulge!

Zhenqi fist!
Huge, door-like iron rams struck the iron-spotted leaf simultaneously from both sides!

Iron Arm's palms can hover on either side of its body and attack forward with extremely fast and powerful force. In this respect, its attack pattern is almost identical to that of Iron Palm Warrior!

Even though Iron Leaf has twice the resistance to combat, the Iron Arms have already completed their ability enhancement. This move, with +6 True Qi from their double fists, is difficult for Iron Leaf to withstand, no matter how resilient it is.

Meanwhile, Super Tyranitar is destroying the robot army, and Lightmoss is sending commands to Ironleaf!
substitute!

The phantoms of Iron Leaf and Iron Warrior were attacked and vanished like bubbles in an instant.

The invincible stand can evade many unconventional attacks, but in the next moment, when the two iron arms tried to move again, they were suppressed by the iron leaf.

The moss transmitted the command: "Postpone".

Delayed Dark-type moves to suppress the opponent; if the target Pokémon has not yet acted this turn, move its turn order last.

The two iron arms suddenly stiffened, and the iron-spotted leaf stood still, unable to move. The next moment, the iron-spotted leaf suddenly raised its head.

Its attack and defense have been increased along with those of Iron Warriors, Iron Necks, and Aluminum Steel Dragons! This is a "Guide"!
The Iron Warrior instantly swung his light blade, unleashing two superpowered beams of light in rapid succession, striking both of his iron arms!

Mental Blade! Use a materialized blade of the heart to cleave through your opponent, easily striking their vitals!
Then follow up with a magical flash, attacking the entire opponent's field!
The two enhanced iron arms collapsed to the ground with a thud!
When Unit 02 saw this, although she had no emotions, her system warned her. However, because she needed to receive instructions to retreat, she remained guarding the laboratory door.

Iron Warrior dismounted from Iron Leaf and walked to Unit 2. Faced with the resistance and attack of her "sister," she pondered for a moment, then, instead of responding to Lightmoss's command, she used a technique on her own initiative. Unit 2's body abruptly froze, its intended attack interrupted, and its gathered energy sealed. The same change in ability also occurred to Iron Warrior (Unit 1).

Techniques, seals.

If your opponent has the same move as you, then only your opponent is unable to use that move.

Both sides are Iron Warriors, and all the recorded moves are the same.

Flash Iron Warrior: [Defective Product, what ability did you use?]
Iron Warrior: [Rejected. I am not defective. My functions are still perfect. I do not wish to draw my blade against you.]
Flash Iron Warrior: [As a robot, everything takes precedence over the highest command.]
Iron Warriors: [We're not robots, we're machine Pokémon.]
The Flash Iron Warrior tried to use her moves, but no matter what she did, she was bound by the seal. She stood there blankly, unable to retaliate for a moment, until the Iron Warrior tried to pass over her body, at which point the Flash Iron Warrior reacted.

He didn't use any special moves, just simple light blade slashes and punches.

Unit 02 used the "Struggle" technique.

The attack was quite effective; the Iron Warrior was hit in the body and took a slight step back, but that was the end of it.

There was no emotion in the eyes of the Flash Iron Warrior; after the first strike, he launched a second.

Iron Warrior: [A technique, struggle, but you will also take damage by launching such an attack.]
Flash Iron Warrior: [If the robot is damaged, just repair it. Executing orders is the priority.]
Number 2 kept punching Number 1, but after a quick assessment, Iron Warrior finally unleashed a strike.

Same destiny.

After using this move, if you are stunned by an opponent's attack, your opponent will also be stunned. Using this move consecutively will result in failure.

With a thud, both Iron Warriors fell to the ground simultaneously.

Meanwhile, Number 2 began to calculate: [If I use a 'counter-attack move,' I can be defeated in one hit. This is the most efficient solution, so why not use it?]
Number 1 also lay on the ground, a message flowing through his eyes: [I don't want to draw my blade against you.]
For some reason, what Aluminum Steel Dragon had said earlier came back to mind.

similar?

Creatures that resemble you will naturally feel a sense of familiarity, because it means they are likely to be of the same kind or close relatives. However, for some Pokémon, it seems that their definition of "same kind" is broader.

Can all Pokémon be treated as fellow creatures?
Recalling the rusty steel bar that Aluminum Steel Dragon had handed her, Number 1 slowly stood up. She looked around, found a rotten steel bar, and then handed it to Number 2.

"[Unintelligible and unclear.]" Number 2 replied.

After a moment's thought, Number 1 responded: "[The steel bars represent the same kind.]"
"Goohoo—?"

Hearing this, the aluminum-steel dragon that was running over nearby with heavy speed revealed an expression of disbelief and horror.

What?! You guys are the same kind of people as steel bars?!
I eat those steel bars every day! How can this be broadcast? If I can't pick up trash anymore, you'll be responsible.

Mechanical Bangiras strode over and retrieved the two iron arms that had been knocked down and rendered incapable of fighting back into his abdomen.

[The Iron Arms have been captured! Danger!]
Unit 2 issued a danger warning while stationary.

"Congratulations, you now know what the mind is."

Lightmoss emerged from Super Tyranitar and looked at Iron Warrior #01:
"What exactly is the mind to a robot? That's a huge philosophical question."

"But refusing commands during a battle is very dangerous and could cause damage. Don't do it again next time."

The Iron Warrior blinked: [Yes, I understand. But as a machine, damage can be repaired; there's no need to worry about me.]
She put away her energy-powered battle blade, a strange emotion welling up inside her, which caused her cooling system to start running at high speed again.

Do we express "concern" for machines?
I had never felt this kind of emotion before.

Therefore, the Iron Warrior tried to understand this emotion.

At that very moment, Unit 2 gathered its power and suddenly burst forth, swinging its energy blade. Its target was not Unit 1, but rather the trainer!

In an instant, abnormal data streams began to emerge from the core processor of the Iron Warrior, and she detected the attack from Unit 2!
Before the system could give any feedback, she suddenly turned to the side and blocked the attack before Guangtai could retaliate.

[You are a defective product. You should be destroyed. Destroyed.]
Unit 2's voice was icy cold. Then, this attack exhausted her strength, and she collapsed with a thud. Her pixelated eyes also lost their luster.

The Iron Warrior silently watched her sisters fall before her. Confusion and sorrow flashed in her pixelated eyes, but something deeper emerged:

[The overloaded cooling system is causing vibrations and I feel pain. Is this a mechanical failure?]
Guangtai: "No, it's heartache. Language is an invisible blade that can pierce the soul. It is because we can feel emotions that we have joy and sorrow and pain. Humans call this painful process growth."

"You see her as your kind or family member, and family is the most basic form of love. It's just that she doesn't have feelings right now, so she can't understand you, which is why she says things that hurt you."

"Love is like this: it is an emotion sharper than hate. It is a strong and positive emotional and psychological state. This feeling originates from the close relationship between people or the connection between people and things."

Lightmoss felt as if she were teaching a completely new life, a rather magical feeling.

He introduced her to a whole new world, and gave birth to a mind unlike any she had ever experienced before.
[Emotional samples have been recorded: heartache and love.]
The Iron Warrior blinked:

[I feel like there's something wrong with my cooling system. I understand now, it's because the emotion called love generates heat, a previously undiscovered, unique energy flow pattern.]
She understood why she had suddenly taken action; it was beyond the system's calm judgment, an action initiated autonomously by her heart and emotions.

The power of the mind overrides the judgment of the system, but this does not create conflict.

That was out of "love".

Because she "loves" her fellow human, she considers that if the human attacks, given the human's strength, her fellow human would most likely be defeated and injured.

Even though they don't care about their own damage, they are particularly concerned about the damage to their fellow beings. This is the manifestation of "love".

[Judgment: Love brings a warm attraction, intense passion, and selfless devotion. It is a powerful emotional energy.]
Or perhaps
When Unit 2 swung its battle blade, some images flashed through its memory system—scenes of humans extending a helping hand to it.

A sense of gratitude arises from this, as ancient genes influence one's judgment.

Wonderful emotions thus arise.

It filled in the gaps in a certain system.

Or perhaps, the system itself has undergone some kind of evolution, and in order to satisfy the empty mind, it has taken the initiative to "self-iterate"?
So, seemingly in order to further explore this feeling, the bewildered Iron Warrior asked Lightmoy a question:
[I don't understand, if I feel "love" for my own kind, what is the basis for this love?]
[If the emotion called "concern" is considered an expression of "love."]
[So, if I have these feelings for her, who is of the same kind, and for you, who is also human, does that mean I "love" you?]
[I want to understand more, so, as a human being, do you also feel "love" for me?]
The Iron Warrior stroked the energy hole in his chest.

To mimic Gardevoir and Gallade, she also has pink protrusions on her chest. However, while Gardevoir's red structure can be used to sense the emotions of humans and Pokémon and is said to be its materialized heart, Ironbreaker's red structure is hollow.

This caused the Iron Warrior to experience a feeling of "loss".

The Iron Warrior is trying to understand this feeling.

The moss pondered softly:

"If you need to be loved, then I can try to love you too."

(End of this chapter)