Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 351 Cattleya's Flight Instruction

Superpowers are a powerful and convenient force, something Lightmoy already knew, but she never expected that Gadria would have the amazing skill of "Moses Parting the Sea".

By enveloping oneself in powerful spiritual energy, one can avoid triggering certain mechanisms and even separate seawater from the environment.

However, the deep sea has water pressure, which makes superpowers less of a panacea. One option is to create a sturdy barrier sphere and sink it into the sea, but if this happens, the mental strength weakens and fluctuates when attacked by Pokémon, which would be extremely dangerous.

Caldelia was in a good mood. She arrived at the beach in her gothic outfit, which naturally attracted the attention of many swimmers and vacationers. However, seeing her attire, people knew she was a rich young lady, so no one dared to approach her.

Besides, Guangtai thought, if she wasn't afraid of being blown away by superpowers, she could try striking up a conversation.

"The scenery here is nice. There's no sunlight today, the fog is thick, the water smells strong, and the wind is a bit strong, so let's exercise here."

"My training and insights into controlling and manipulating mental power over the past few months"

Gadriya explained in detail her condition during this period on the beach.

Lightmoss: "First, try to stretch your mental energy into threads. I've practiced this with my Pokémon. Are you talking about a technique like Psychic Blade?"

“Yes.” Cattleya nodded gently: “The finer the mental threads, the more they reflect the level of control a superpowered person has.”

"Although meditation is a common spiritual practice, there are people who are not well-suited to meditation, such as me."

"Strong emotions are the foundation for training superpowers. Instead of suppressing these emotions, you release them without reservation. At first, the control will be quite rough, but gradually you will be able to feel its trajectory, allowing this emotion to permeate every corner of the world, making every grain of sand here seem like an extension of your own energy."

Cattleya stretched out her snow-white finger and pointed to a large rock on the beach. With the help of her superpower, the rock suddenly floated up and spread the seawater evenly around it.

"Although it uses superpowers, it's not telekinesis, but rather 'telekinesis.' While the effects may seem similar, they are two completely different techniques."

"By applying this state from the stone to oneself, one can 'isolate' oneself from the outside world. This way, even without using telekinesis, one can 'fly' and even travel to distant high altitudes without being affected by external changes."

Do you know about psychic clay idols?

Lightmoss recalled this Pokémon:

"Because of the strange light, the ancient clay figurines came to life and became Pokémon."

"If it gets wet in a downpour, its body is said to dissolve, so it uses its spiritual power to protect itself when it rains."

Cattleya nodded gently:

"Yes, it is a manifestation of spiritual power, intention, longing, and emotion. The important thing is not the power of thought itself, but the essence of superpowers. I have known about these things since I was a child, but I cannot control them."

"The store manager's superpowers aren't just sunshine and a kind heart. You must have other abilities too."

Guangtai nodded and applied slight pressure to the rock that parted the waves.

An invisible spiritual energy spread rapidly, causing the stone to vibrate like a surging tide, and the surrounding sea surface also rippled.

A light shone in Cattleya's eyes. Although she had "foreseen" it beforehand, seeing it with her own eyes was still quite a surprise:
"Your supernatural powers have become stronger than before."

Guangtai immediately felt embarrassed: "Don't you already know? Just how long has Miss been with me?"

Cattleya remained silent.

But she had already said it.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

"I'm just being long-winded. I just find your trip interesting. Besides, I'm only observing your surroundings; I can't see you in person."

Cattleya added one last thing, then her gaze drifted away.

When do you truly become attracted?

Ancient City, Raven City, Tower of Paradise, Mountain Road Town
His journey was different from mine, full of fun and incredible things, so observing the changes around him every day was also a pleasant thing for me.

What new things will happen on the second day?

Sometimes, even just a few hours apart, exciting battles can take place.

I thought about this every day, and so I longed for the day I would come to Rippling Town. I kept thinking about it.
Her eyelashes fluttered, she gave a soft hum, and changed the subject:

"The power of supernatural abilities is a strange and incredible power. Generally speaking, only Pokémon that are called 'gods' possess this power. However, there are many so-called 'gods', and they do not refer to legendary Pokémon."

"The Bronze Bell, Togekiss, Claydol, Tengu, and Nine-Tailed Fox are said to have divine titles in different places."

"In contrast to psychic powers, only a small number of Pokémon and psychics can obtain them."

"If one possesses supernatural powers, it should be easier to extend one's mental power to every corner of nature, because the difference between supernatural powers and mental strength is that one comes from the power of the world, and the other comes from one's own power."

"Although in terms of basic power, mental strength is stronger, supernatural powers can trigger incredible supernatural phenomena in nature."

Lightmoss pondered, listening to Cattleya's guidance.

[Obtained: Gadlia's superpower insights!]

[Description: This is a training guide from Cattleya on how to better control and manipulate superpowers. Because she couldn't use meditation, she developed an alternative path for unleashing emotions, filling the vast space around her with mental energy and using the energy of her mind for perception and control.]

Guangtai digested this insight and then began to put it into practice.

The power of the mind begins to expand. Ripple Town has no forests, so it cannot resonate with nature, but the ocean and reefs are also part of nature.

The powerful mental fluctuations caught Cattleya's attention; she could sense the immense power of that super energy, which might even be more potent than her own.

However, the store manager's control over the superpower was too crude, making it impossible to unleash its full potential.

"Unconsciously limiting this energy is like installing a very small valve. If this enormous power of the heart were fully unleashed, it might even suppress me in terms of superpowers."

Cattleya murmured to herself, then suddenly noticed a current of air around Lightmoth. She blinked her beautiful eyes and watched Lightmoth's changes with great interest.

In the Lightmoss's perception, the power of the mind gradually expanded, and at the same time, the emblem given by Palukia also emitted power.

The mind is an infinitely expanding space.

It started as a little bit, and then it gradually increased.

The sound of the waves gradually subsided, and the space seemed to gradually become calm, just like the mind of the person in front of me.

This is not meditation, but rather projecting one's heart and thoughts into the entire space, using those thoughts to form power, which is also a kind of superpower. In the technique, it is manifested as "Mind Hammer".

It shares the same name as telekinesis.

Caldelia was not proficient in the ancient and mysterious communication methods of the supernatural, but the source of her power was deeply rooted in the rich soil of her soul.

The occasional torrent of emotions, as powerful as a storm, is the most vivid proof.

At this moment, watching Guangtai so quickly master the knack of filling space with spiritual power, his figure swayed slightly but was already floating off the ground.
In the depths of Cattleya's eyes, the envy quietly melted away, replaced by a more complex and tender emotion.

His talent was undeniably powerful, yet it was like a double-edged sword that was difficult to wield.

Only those with exceptional talent and the ability to precisely control this power as if it were their own arm can be considered truly "gifted".

If I had possessed the same clear and stable mental strength and exquisite control as the person before me when I was young, perhaps those regrets about being forbidden from fighting, and those anxieties about affecting others, would not exist.
"That's awesome."

Her voice was softer than the sea breeze, filled with heartfelt admiration, as if afraid of disturbing the nascent balance in the air: "You have touched the essence of filling space with spiritual power."

"However, there is still a slight sluggishness during flight. Let me help you adjust it."

This time, it was a genuine affirmation from Cattleya.

She clapped her hands gently, her slender, fair palms striking each other with a crisp, soft sound.

Then, a soft, light pink halo enveloped her, and she gracefully floated up from the beach, her skirt fluttering silently like flower petals. She hovered slightly above the moss, looking down at her friend.

"The transmission of superpowers is often accompanied by a resonance of emotions."

Her gaze fell on the moss, with a focus that was difficult to decipher:

"The store manager has a unique talent for connecting with other people's emotions, so briefly synchronizing our minds is the most direct and effective way to guide them."

"Great power needs to be tempered and refined to be tamed. I am happy to assist you with any goals you have."

"But when you want to get past the final hurdle, you still have to rely on your own strength."

Her lips curved upwards almost imperceptibly, with a gentle, almost resolute quality.

"That shouldn't be difficult for you."

“Come on.” Her palm faced upward, her fingertips slightly curled inward, forming a subtle and graceful arc:

"Hold my hand, I'll give you special permission to do so."

Guangtai thought to himself that he had never been a butler before, and those complicated etiquette rules were far removed from his own experience, so he smiled honestly:

"Then I might have been a bit rude; my movements weren't quite right. Please forgive me."

"It's ok."

Cattleya's voice was as soft as a feather brushing against her heart. Her brows and eyes relaxed completely, a warm ripple spreading across her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards into a gentle smile.

"Just do what you feel in your heart, and let it happen naturally."

Guangtai nodded, with a focused and pure expression, and reached out her hand.

Without any hesitation, he directly enveloped Cattleya's slightly cool fingertips with his palm.

The grip was firm, carrying the frankness of youth and a touch of clumsy strength.

Then, the two powerful superpowers suddenly converged! The surrounding space trembled slightly.

"Hmm." Cattleya let out a very soft gasp, as if adjusting her breathing, her expression somewhat strange, and she sighed helplessly.

“Guiding the flow of power is not about brute force.”

"Ah, I'm sorry," Guangtai said somewhat awkwardly.

Because the strength has increased so much, even a simple handshake requires a lot of effort. It seems that I really need to find a suitable time to adjust my "output power".

The Training Rock is a great place for "training," so hone your skills as a martial artist!

Cattleya's voice was even lower than before, carrying a gentle, instructive tone. Her fingertips moved slightly in the clenched hand of the moss, as if tuning the strings of a precious instrument.

"Try to relax a bit, let the threads of spiritual energy flow naturally, gently winding and resonating like the wind. Then, fill the space around you with these powers."

"After that, you can soar freely without any constraints."

Cattleya raised her eyes, her gaze meeting Lightmoss's once more. This time, her eyes held not only focused instruction but also an indescribable radiance.

Like a thin mist under the moonlight, hazy and captivating.

"Your spiritual energy is warm and reassuring."

Her words were brief and did not delve into whether there were other feelings hidden behind this "peace of mind".

This is both an objective assessment of the spiritual power of the moss and her most genuine, hidden feeling at this moment—a strange peace and dependence born from the presence of the person before her. Why did she spy on the shopkeeper's journey? Initially, it might have been out of curiosity and gratitude, but gradually, she seemed to have projected some kind of "ideal" onto the shopkeeper.

That was a dream trip that was never called monsters.
Or perhaps, they once fantasized that a powerful superhuman could lead them out of the abyss of confusion.

Perhaps I really did project some kind of ideal onto the store manager.

Perhaps, powerful superhumans will be drawn to each other as their mental barriers gradually crumble.

If someone disguises themselves as a cheerful and optimistic superpowered person like Mr. Kazuki, their psychological problems will diminish over time.

However, someone like Miss Naz, who is too closed off emotionally, will go to another terrifying extreme, until someone defeats her and all of this will end.

I feel like I'm constantly hopping between these two extremes, walking a dangerous tightrope. When I'm calm, I can accept everything, but once I get excited, I destroy everything.

The store manager is the ideal type for someone with superpowers.

The mind-based superpowers eliminate the risk of power going out of control, and he can heal himself.

He can create special items that can soothe the hearts of other superpowered individuals, which naturally attracts other superpowered individuals.

"It seems a bit shaky, the transmission of thoughts is not going smoothly, and the surroundings are quite empty."

Lightmoss sensed the transmission of spiritual energy; subtly extending supernatural power around his body was no simple feat, but the feeling he got from Cattleya was completely different:

"The young lady gives me a different feeling. Her use of spiritual power is as smooth as flowing water. Is this the result of cultivation?"

Caldelia unconsciously curled the corners of her lips into a smile, radiating a hint of pride and confidence.

"Of course, I am now one of the Four Heavenly Kings."

So he slightly increased the pressure on his fingertips, not to apply pressure, but more like an unconscious, confirming gesture.

"Now, let our mental powers synchronize. Follow my guidance."

As she spoke, a pure and gentle pink superpower flowed from her fingertips, not by force, but like a gentle tide, softly lifting the spiritual power of the moss.

However, to outsiders, this "flight guidance" looks more like a dance performed in the sky.

"The time has come, jump up! Next, learn to turn, and jump smoothly."

"Let's dance in the air."

Cattleya murmured, finding it quite amusing.

Every effort she made to take a step, every slight sway caused by loss of balance, was, in her eyes, full of vibrant life and a reassuring sense of reality.

This reminded her of the frantic struggle she experienced when she first tried to control her strength as a child.

A pebble thrown into the lake of the heart creates ripples that spread out in circles, a ripple called "joy".

"Here comes this surging spiritual power!"

With the help of Gadria, Lightmoss's immense superpowers surged into her heart like a vortex, helping her to further adjust her outward supernatural abilities!

Cattleya's power is like the deep sea; it appears calm on the surface, but contains immeasurable power and profundity within.

Guangtai couldn't help but mutter to himself:
"Is this the power of the most powerful superhuman? As unfathomable as the ocean! It's practically a manifestation of ancient spirits."

If we only compare the "energy level" of superpowers, both Ichiki and Sabrina, who are both masters of superpowers, should be far inferior to Gadriya. However, if we discuss the manipulation and utilization of superpowers, these two are stronger than Gadriya.

However, although the young lady didn't have such precise control, she was incredibly strong and could send bricks flying.

Furthermore, in the special episode, they can directly communicate with the gym leader's mind using telepathy, which means that as long as you put in enough effort, you don't need to use any tricks.

The perception of space was instantly magnified several times over. Those invisible "air currents" were no longer vague concepts, but became clearly discernible threads with different "viscosities" and "directions".

Learn, imitate, surpass!

Each successful "synchronization" made the moss's posture in the sky more stable, as if it were truly stepping on solid and transparent steps.

This feeling of rapid progress under strong guidance filled Guangtai with pure focus and excitement.

Interesting, quite interesting.

As a result, the dance became smooth and skillful!

[Obtained: Noble Dance.]

[Description: These are ballroom dances performed by nobles, kings, and other high-ranking individuals. Common styles include blues, waltz, foxtrot, tango, and rumba. They are very popular in the Carlos region as a way to socialize through dance.]

Your coordination +50%! Aerial skills +100%!

[Subsequent unlockable jobs: Sky Trainer/Pokémon Coordinator!]

[Acquired: Telekinesis!]

[Description: This technique ignores elemental affinity, using superpowers to levitate the opponent. Attacks other than those designed for a one-hit kill will always hit, while ground-based attacks become unaffected. This is a special superpower; by enveloping the body in psychic energy, one can achieve isolation from the outside world. Compared to telekinesis and psychic powers, skillful use of telekinesis allows for greater freedom of movement in different spaces.]

[Superpower control +50%.]

This is both rigorous training and a unique "dance" filled with silent joy.

And Cattleya was increasingly surprised.

Because the other person's progress exceeded my expectations, I was originally guiding them, but now I'm gradually being guided by them!

Cattleya was preparing to guide him in the key points of prediction, just as she had done before, and lead him through a smooth, curved turn.

However, just as her thoughts began and her power was not yet fully mobilized...

She suddenly felt that the guiding force that she had originally been in control of was gently taken over by a more natural and fluid force!
"When dancing, you need to think about where you'll land next in advance. Feel the direction of the energy flow, and freely turn around to the point you want to go, controlling the direction your intention reaches!"

"I understand now, Miss. How are you feeling now?"

Guangtai has completely mastered the control technique of moving objects with his mind.

Cattleya's mood became increasingly cheerful.

A strange feeling was brewing in my heart.

Teaching others to fly brings such simple yet wonderful joy, and I have finally accomplished what I did before, just like Shi Lan, by being able to teach others power.

This is proof of growth.

In the presence of a spiritual connection, the store manager's unadulterated trust and his focused, pure intention were also fully conveyed.

"An ideal, another me?" she murmured.

A subtle feeling, a mixture of envy, appreciation, dependence, and some softer emotion, quietly began to grow.

It was a flutter of emotion that even she herself didn't fully understand.

“Not bad.” Gadriya smiled, looked at Lightmoss, and whispered, “You’ve passed.”

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The flight instruction ended quickly.

The real adventure has begun.

Caldaria calmed herself and pointed to the coastline completely covered by supernatural power:
"Now, let's get into the water. I'm really looking forward to this archaeological investigation."

"Oh, and also, the plasma cluster has gathered nearby. They're on an island near Ripple Bay, and they're trying to enter the underwater ruins. There are quite a few of them."

Caitlia released a blue, jellyfish-like Pokémon:

"This is 'Chubby' that I borrowed from Wanlong. It will lead us to the location of the underwater ruins. Most of the body of this Pokémon is composed of the same components as seawater, allowing it to enter extremely deep sea areas."

As she said this, she didn't yawn once, staring straight at the seawater, her excitement barely contained, already eager to try it out.

Clearly, this young lady was exploring the ruins for the first time.

The moss released ripples of water:

"Okay, let's start learning 'diving' then."

The rippling water roared softly, while it looked at Cattleya with some tension.

Wow, this woman's energy level is incredibly high! It's rare to see a human radiating such a powerful aura!

Wave Water quickly shifted its attention to the boundless sea in front of it. After Light Moss used the Diving Learner on it, Wave Water learned this move.

"Roar!"

After learning his new trick, Hush couldn't wait to go deep into the sea to catch fish!
"Give it a try."

"Rippling water, use [Dive]!"

Lightmoss rode the rippling water, and Gadria sat on Chubby. The two Water-type Pokémon broke through the waves and plunged into the water under the cover of psychic power.

Because of the protection of spiritual power, it can freely enter and exit the seawater without diving equipment. At this moment, Guangtai couldn't help but think of Xiaozhi's operation in "The Prince of the Sea".

The Crown of the Sea also grants the Water People or the right people the power to "travel the sea," and that theatrical version is a true classic.

"It has begun. The repulsive force near the underwater ruins is a kind of spiritual force. It is integrated with the whole of nature and is almost impossible to erase. Fortunately, it is not hostile. It is just keeping those who pass by away from here."

"If you have bad intentions, you won't be able to find the underwater ruins."

Cattleya used her superpowers to transmit a message: "Near the underwater ruins, my superpowers cannot predict the specific situation, but an incredible energy is filling this area of ​​the sea."

As they ventured deeper into the sea, the surrounding environment grew increasingly dark, making it impossible to discern directions.

The power of the mind perfectly isolates the water pressure and flow.

Lightmoss picked up Riolu's Poké Ball, and following Riolu's aura, an ancient and enormous ruin gradually appeared before their eyes.

"Roar~" The ripples of water swam continuously in the sea, its tail rising and falling like a ribbon, resembling a large fish that had grown into a dragon. When it saw the entrance to the underwater ruins, it was quite excited and swam in carrying the moss.

Wow!
The moment you enter the ruins, all the water recedes. The interior of the underwater ruins is different from the game, but closer to the situation in the special episode. There is not much water, so the interior forms a place like an underwater cave that you can enter.

However, this was done intentionally.

Like the "Temple of the Sea Axsha" drifting in the ocean, there is never much water inside them. Only when certain mechanisms are triggered will a large amount of water appear to drive out the intruders.

What comes into view is a huge red rock! It is inscribed with profound and difficult-to-understand characters.

Guangtai read the above words aloud:

“Brave ones, listen carefully to the king’s words.”

(End of this chapter)