Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 337 Adek and the Mysterious Pearl
Iron Warrior was somewhat disappointed.

The rippling water rejected his praise. As a companion, was it unwilling to accept him?

So she returned to the moss for comfort.

"Your praise is rather strange; there's still a lot I need to learn."

Guangtai chuckled, and the pixelated eyes of the Iron Warrior began to calculate and record:

[If such praise is ineffective, continue learning.]
"The battle has ended, and the teaching of Meteor Shower went very smoothly. So, I hereby bestow this upon you."

Shaka took out a black, incredibly shiny reward item and handed it to Lightmoss; it was the legendary badge!

[Obtained: Legendary Badge!]

[Description: The symbol of defeating the Twin Dragons Gym, its design incorporates a dragon's head and a medieval scepter. Legendary badge holder, prove yourself a legend too!]

[Effect: One of the proofs required to join the Pokémon League and open the gates; it is a reward item.]

[Note: The Tree of Connection has linked with the Legendary Emblem, granting access to special knowledge—Dragon's Gift!]

[Description: A dragon-related superpower that enhances the mindset and power of dragon-type Pokémon; it is a special ability that requires years of dedicated practice to master.]

[Can understand how dragon energy works, understand how dragon Pokémon use moves, and can "teach moves" to dragon Pokémon.]

Lightmoss: ".The seventh one, the legendary badge."

"The seventh one? I thought it was the eighth one."

Shaka was slightly taken aback, then chuckled: "Looks like we'll be able to challenge the Unova Alliance soon!"

Light Moss: "We're still missing Snowflake City."

Although I hadn't originally planned to go to Snowflake City, now that I've heard the call of the two dragons, I know I have to go.

Shaka nodded slightly: "Your strength is undeniable. So, there's still something to learn next."

“Yes.” Lightmoss looked at the enormous dragon statue. “I’m counting on you.”

Shaka gestured for him to proceed, leading the Lightmoss to the base of the dragon statue. Unlike in the game, Shaka certainly couldn't accept the challenger's battle at the top of the dragon statue; there wasn't enough space on the statue's head.

“The stone carving in Shuanglong City has a history of thousands of years. In the Unova region, when it comes to stone carving craftsmanship, only the stonemason old man of the village bridge can rival Shuanglong City.”

“My ancestors were both skilled dragon stonemasons and legendary dragon tamers. They spread the art of carving dragon statues, which led to the emergence of many stone carvers in Shuanglong City. In modern times, some stonemasons have devoted themselves to the art and become sculptors.”

"Well, although I can't be considered an artist, the skills passed down from ancient times have not been abandoned. Of course, due to time constraints, I can only teach you today. How much you can learn depends entirely on your abilities."

Shaka had some stone materials brought in, and then released his Haxorus. After using the Vitality Shard, the Haxorus had regained its spirit and energy.

"Using the power of the dragon to carve the stone statue!"

The Haxorus roared, its claws glowing with a strong green light – the move "Dragon Claw." The Haxorus lowered its head slightly, bringing its axe blades closer to the stone material before it.

The Haxorus has exceptional destructive power, with unparalleled sharpness in its fangs. It can easily cleave even the thickest and hardest steel pillars. To maintain the strength of its teeth, it licks the soil to replenish its minerals.

Lightmoss watched intently, while at the same time, Aegislash and Miss Skirt also ran out of their Poké Balls, watching Shaka and Haxorus's carving with great concentration.

Each attack was executed with perfect precision, carving the stone into sharp edges and quickly shaping it into the form the old man desired.

Shaka kept whispering something to the Haxorus, while the robust old man's hands didn't stop, using special tools to repair the areas cleaved out by the Haxorus.

At first glance, it doesn't seem like anything special, but the more refined it is, the more naturally that wonderful charm begins to emerge.

Judging solely from the "naturalness" of the sculptures, Guangtai has to admit that Mayor Shaka's craftsmanship is indeed superior to his own!

It seems to have been created perfectly by nature!

The moment Shaka and Haxorus finished their work, Lightmoth completely understood this "demonstration"!
[You've mastered "Stone Statue Sculpture Technique (A-)!" The precision of all your sculpting skills has increased by 150%! Stone statues created using this technique will be considered "valuable"! You can use different statues to create unique atmospheres and enhance your artistic taste, while also carrying the power of culture and history!]

[Bonus: Artwork's "Immortal Charm" +100%, Depiction +100%!]

[Bonus: A deeper understanding of stone leads to a transcendent level of skill in rock carving, resulting in sculptures that are lifelike and full of vitality. Stone carving is an art form as magnificent as heaven!]

[Learned: The sculpting style of Shuanglong City. Shock +50%, Inspiring +50%, truly uplifting!]

"This work was an impromptu piece; it has no name."

Shaka looked at the "Dragon Statue" in front of him. It was a sculpture of the head of a three-headed dragon, not its whole body.

"Do you understand?"

“I understand,” Guangtai pondered, and then made a request: “I would like to have a statue sculpted and placed in your dojo.”

“Oh, that’s quite an honor. Let me see just how much this genius artist has learned.” Shaka was quite interested. Alice and Duro were also talking quietly. Alice was seeing Shaka sculpt a stone statue for the first time and couldn’t help but be amazed.

"Grandpa has such skills? No wonder he's the Dragon Master of the oldest city in Shuanglong!"

"I'm also looking forward to your work, big brother!"

Looking at the stone statue before her, Alice couldn't help but think of her hometown, Dragon Village, where there were also two enormous dragon statues.

The moss carving is, of course, a dragon head amidst rippling water, a creation made to commemorate this battle.

Aegislash and Miss Skirt stepped forward, and Lightmoss connected with the two Pokémon, sharing all her insights and experiences with them. After exchanging ideas for a while, the carving work began!

The blade of the Shield Sword Monster glowed with a super-powerful light, and the leaves of Miss Skirt shimmered with a sharp green light.

Iron Warrior watched from behind as her two companions busied themselves with carving. Her eyes began to work, scanning the stone before her and analyzing the whispers of the moss to determine the "object" to be carved.

Calculation, analysis, modeling, installation. Iron Warrior went through all the steps in the system, and her eyes lit up slightly.

I can do this job myself.

She possesses both Miss Skirt's light blade and Aegislash's super-powered blade, as well as powerful analytical and computational abilities that neither of them possesses.

That was her initial thought, but gradually she discovered that the "statue" that appeared before her was somewhat different from the model she had calculated.

Aside from the slight differences in appearance, a strange "feeling" was also conveyed to the Iron Warrior's heart.

Just staring at the statue evoked strange emotions, as if the statue would come to life at any moment and roar as it lunged straight at her. This caused her system to sound an alarm, but based on her realistic judgment, Iron Warrior knew that this was just a "fantasy".

"The essence of the stone statue is perfectly captured! Truly a testament to the genius of the artist."

As Shaka stroked his beard and watched the moss artwork gradually come to completion, his attention was drawn to it. Even Alice and Duro, the two children who weren't particularly interested in art, showed expressions of longing.

Even if you don't understand art, being able to distinguish between beauty, ugliness, and shock is the most basic ability to appreciate and discern!
[Charm?]
The Iron Warrior heard unfamiliar words; the meticulously calculated stone statue lacked precisely this lifelike quality.
She tilted her head slightly, looking confused.

Perhaps I can find an opportunity to try it out in the future?
"finished."

Looking at the brand-new work before her, Guangtai let out a relaxed breath.

[Props: Dragon Head Stone Statue (Valuable) – The image depicts a head amidst rippling water, sculpted using a unique archaeological style!]

[Description: This stone statue, sculpted to commemorate the dojo tournament, is a masterpiece of stone carving, reaching the level of a rare treasure. It showcases the stone's inherent qualities to their fullest potential, making the statue seem truly alive!]

[Effect: Dragon Aura: This stone statue generates a powerful aura belonging to Dragon Pokémon. Dragon-type Spirit and Stamina increase by 30%, allowing trainers to better understand the thoughts and emotions of Dragon Pokémon, promoting spiritual connection, and thus unleashing even greater power. Trainer's Training and Communication both increase by 50%.]

[Additional: This might attract Dragon Pokémon to admire the statue, increasing its legendary status.]

"Uh, this effect seems pretty good. It has become a legendary dragon."

Lightmoss muttered to herself, and Shaka's voice rang out from behind:
"Incredible! The exquisite craftsmanship of this piece far exceeds my expectations! Your skill is truly remarkable; even I am dazzled!"

"Using psychic powers to cut it, then using grass-type moves for precise sculpting, and finally making subtle modifications to enhance its artistic conception—a roaring, majestic water dragon. It will be placed in the most prominent spot in the Twin Dragons Gym!"

"I have a feeling that this statue has some other power. Stone statues made with special techniques may possess strange energy, do you know that?"

Guangtai was slightly taken aback: "I do have this technique, and the ancients also passed down the same technique."

Shaka, with his hands behind his back, said, "I see. No wonder your statue is different from others! And you are right. The ancients did indeed inherit the same power, pouring their heart, spirit, and wisdom into their works, so that the works would have a kind of soul-like resonance."

"As I mentioned before, the only place that can rival the carving techniques of Odd Dragon City is Village Bridge. That Village Bridge was built hundreds of years ago, with the spirits of people and Pokémon infused into massive stones to construct it. People moved onto the enormous bridge to avoid tsunamis and floods, and that technique has been passed down ever since." "However, there are also legends that Village Bridge is actually over 200 years old, an even older stone bridge than the Unova region itself. It is said to have been built during the founding of the Unova Kingdom."

"I've seen similar statues in other regions. In the remote Almia region, at the ranger school, there's a very ancient statue called the 'Swearing Statue,' where it's said that solemn vows made with companions will always be fulfilled."

“Similar stone statues exist in other regions as well. Different sculptures bring different powers and guide the direction of the future.”

“I can feel it. Your work contains immense dragon energy.” Shaka looked at his Haxorus, and at that moment, he suddenly felt the heart of the Haxorus. Furthermore, it was as if he had become one with the Haxorus.

"You've been able to further interact with and communicate with the dragon-type Pokémon. You've felt it too, haven't you?"

Alice and Du Ruo also looked surprised and nodded frequently. Even though their dragon Pokémon was still in the ball, it still conveyed its feelings to them!

For Alice, possessing the Dragon Heart was a wonderful feeling, but it paled in comparison to the usual "Dragon Heart Communication." However, for Du Ruo, Toothpaste Xiao Haige was utterly shocked. He had never imagined that one day he could experience this "feeling"!
Is this the stripped-down version of Heart of Dragon?
"The dragon's heart, the dragon's power, the dragon's emotions. As long as this stone statue stands here, it will be able to better connect with the dragon Pokémon and achieve spiritual unity. In this way, it will also allow the dragon trainers to accelerate their training progress and grow faster."

Lightmoss explained the effect of the dragon's head on the rippling water, and Shaka laughed heartily: "If that's the kind of power, then it would be perfect!"

"Many dragon trainers become disheartened because they cannot understand the feelings of dragon Pokémon. Dragons are powerful beings and do not easily open their hearts to others. However, once a trainer can connect with a dragon Pokémon, both the trainer and the dragon Pokémon will unleash unimaginable power!"

"Since its inception, Unova has been inextricably linked with dragons. Our clan has preserved the legendary stories of dragons for generations."

Reshiram, Zekrom, and even the third legendary dragon, along with its corresponding items.

Shaka gazed at the swaying moss: "Actually, after you arrived in Twin Dragons City and spent the night there, something slightly unusual happened. At that time, I was wondering if you were a trainer chosen by a dragon?"

"If you're going to Snowflake City, then go to the mountains and forests north of Snowflake City. Our clan has a legend passed down through generations that the legendary dragon was born in that forest."

"Big brother." Du Ruo quietly approached at this moment, winking and making faces. Guang Tai understood and handed several imposing ribbons to Du Ruo.

"Hehe! Thanks a lot, I'm sure to win now. Big brother, you'll reach the top of the United Alliance too!" Du Ruo gave a thumbs up, his mind already racing with fantasies.

Is the golden age of beating up Alice about to arrive?
"The imposing sash is very easy to damage. You should be careful."

"Hehe, don't worry, I won't use it unless it's absolutely necessary." Du Ruo whispered, glancing back at Alice who was tilting her head in confusion, and then quietly said to Guang Tai, "Let's add each other as friends. If I break any more, I'll buy a batch from you. You can mail them to me."

Guangtai looked at her strangely: "You're already chickening out before even fighting?"

Du Ruo immediately retorted, "Nonsense! I'm not scared, this is called being prepared!"

The challenge at the Twin Dragons Gym came to an end, and Lightmoose bid farewell to the three generations of the family, preparing to head to Snowflake City.

[Artistic Progress: The art and design works you received in Shuanglong City have been incorporated into "Unova Art" and "Convergence Art," and your work's overall popularity in the Unova region has risen to 90%!]

Jingle Bell--

When leaving Twin Dragons City, Lightmoss changed into new equipment.

The road from Shuanglong City to Xuehua City is a smooth, unobstructed highway, with countless vehicles and motorcycles shuttling back and forth. From Route 9 to the cylindrical bridge, cycling or motorcycling is the fastest way!

Having finally arrived at the "high-speed tracks" of the Unova region, I'm definitely going to give it a good experience!

Although various methods for making special bicycles have been obtained before, supersonic bicycles are still too slow compared to motorcycles. They should be on bicycle lanes, not motor vehicle lanes.

So, holding onto a certain idea of ​​her own, Guangtai bought a cheap motorcycle in Shuanglong City and modified it!
[Item: D-Motorcycle!]

[Description: A brand new riding machine modified from an inexpensive motorcycle. Its exterior color scheme adopts the colors of the Pokémon "Millardon." Originally, its performance was only average, but after modification, its performance and sturdiness have been greatly improved!]

[Bonus: Having a "Speed ​​Rider" profession while riding a motorcycle can improve your riding skills. You possess riding skills for various vehicles and have a complete mastery of that knowledge.]

[Effect: High Speed ​​World - Further increases the speed of motorcycles, while also improving the rider's focus and control, and boosting the speed of Pokémon in battle!]

Good heavens! Guangtai stroked his chin and patted the "bootleg Millerton" in front of him.

This is truly a riding duel!

However, just as Guangtai was driving his motorcycle and arrived at the western gate of Shuanglong City, the world began to darken slightly.

At the gate, an elderly man with hair as red as the sun was waiting. He wore a half-length shawl and had many Poké Balls hanging around his neck and waist.

"Yo! I've been waiting for you for ages! It's really not easy to teleport over from someone else's world!"

"Thanks to your help, the spatial distortion in the Unova region has been restored, and 'that guy' has left. Thank you so much."

The moss was quite surprised.

The person in front of me is...
Aldak!
The champion we've been searching for, the Unova champion who's been trapped in other people's worlds and keeps helping others, is now right in front of us!
"Adeike, the champion?! You're back?" Guangtai was quite surprised: "You know me?"

"Well, I'm back for a while." Adek laughed heartily. "Of course! Although we haven't met directly yet, well, this is our first meeting!"

"Well then, let me formally introduce myself. I am Alder, the current champion of the Unova region! I was also asked by you to find the Link Forest, although I found a different Link Forest. But it seems that you have already reunited with your companions."

"I feel a little ashamed that I wasn't able to help much."

Alder scratched his head, and Lightmoy breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought you were missing before, but luckily a Pokémon told me where you went."

“It’s Azelf.” Alder crossed his arms. “I saw it in White Forest too. It’s incredible. It’s said to be a legendary Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, but I know very little about its story.”

"The world's connection is being repaired, and the Tree of Connection is also working hard to grow. There is no concept of time in other people's worlds. How long have I been there? I don't know either."

"It's like a dream. So, most of the ancient legends circulating in the Unova region are true."

"Hmm, you're going to Snowflake City, right? I heard about it from that guy who controls space, the Dragon Spiral Tower. Hmm, I visited that place when I was young, but no one knows what's there. There are rumors that it's the place where legendary dragons are born and slumber."

“You don’t need to say anything more, I already know everything.” Adek stopped Lightmoth from explaining and continued:

"Are you going to fight the ruler of space? This is a trial and a test for you, isn't it?"

"Although that thing distorted the spacetime near Unova, I could sense that it had no ill intentions. It seemed to be waiting for something to form, and now, it has obtained what it was waiting for."

"I haven't thanked you for what happened in the beginning yet! Thanks to your potion, my Volcano survived!"

Adek looked up at the distant sky:

"I was already depressed, but after Volcano recovered, my faith returned as well. As a human, my spirit is so fragile."

"When the Volcano was about to die, I suddenly understood that just as all stories have an ending, all life also has an end. At that moment, I realized that so-called strength is not eternal."

"Only the time and space spent with Pokémon can bring true joy."

"After constantly helping lost people and Pokémon in other people's worlds, I became even more convinced of this! I have gained some new understanding of the relationship between people and Pokémon, and I feel that my spirit and strength have been renewed."

"Therefore, I have returned to express my gratitude to you and to give you something important."

"When I was lost, falling, or even traveling to another world, this pendant passed down from my ancestors has been protecting me. To be honest, I never thought I had something so powerful. And this seems to be related to the dragon that controls space and mind."

“When you came to Shuanglong City, this pendant of mine was calling out to you, wasn’t it? Something the same, or similar!”

"I felt a connection when I saw you. It was as if we had known each other for a long time. I don't know if it was the pendant that attracted me, or a change that has occurred within me as a human being?"

Lightmoss retrieved the Miracle Diamond from her chest, while the pendant that appeared in Adek's hand was—

[Mythical Craftsmanship: Mysterious Pearl (Pendant)!]

[Description: A pendant crafted by artisans during the Divine Capital era, inlaid with the core of a large white jewel, possessing the power of Palukia, the god of space! The chosen one who wields this pendant is said to possess power beyond the mind, capable of guiding space! After the separation of the gods, it lay dormant for a long time, but the arrival of the Miracle Diamond has restored its power.]

[Requires a White Jade Orb or a Large White Jade as a medium for energy! There's a chance to obtain it after defeating Palkia!]

Lightmoss showed her pendant to Adek.

“Just as I expected.” Adek laughed and handed the new pendant to Lightmoss:
"I think it's time for this pendant, which has been passed down since ancient times, to be passed on to the right person. Perhaps the reason I've kept it and met you is for this moment to come."

"Yes, take it with you. It will definitely do the right thing in your hands."

"Also, you've almost finished collecting all the gym badges, right? That's great! Let's meet again in the Unova League!"

"It's been many years since anyone has reached the League of Legends, and I'd like to summarize my travels and training during this period."

"Phew, it's actually quite convenient in other people's worlds! You don't need to cross distant mountains and rivers; you can just go through the right portal and instantly arrive at a distant town!"

(End of this chapter)