Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 363 The Symbol of Passion: The "Money-Seeking Spirit"

With the roar of the waves, a new storm is brewing.

The underwater ruins have sunk back into the sea, awaiting the next challenger.

The person it longs for, the moss knows who it is.

But Teacher N doesn't seem to be interested in ancient crowns and has already left the shore.

The three sword saints also expressed their intention to leave:

“We must start training again to prevent Quixote from making a comeback. The ancient crown said he will return.”

"Partner, we'll continue fighting in the future. There's one more thing!"

The three sword saints gathered together, drew their holy swords, and then looked at the Shielded Sword Monster, who had just finished a fierce battle.

"Here you go!" The Aegislash realized something!
That's the "oath-taking process" Kyurem mentioned! Originally, his senior brother Keldeo should have been the fourth one, but he hasn't mastered his skills yet!

Thus, the four holy swords intertwined.

"Two are worse than one."

"Three are worse than two."

"Four people are worse than three."

"When the strength of companions is combined, true power and courage are born."

The lights of the holy swords shone brightly, then gradually receded, and both Guangtai and Cattleya watched with great interest.

"I see. So, the Holy Swordsmen are required to take an oath, and new members are even being recruited. Then...?"

The young lady posed a question: "As the number of swordsmen increases, will the oaths of holy swordsmen also become longer?"

She thought of her Gallade.

I wonder if Gallade can learn "Holy Sword".

"That's a problem, but there aren't that many people who can learn the Holy Sword! Besides, I think the ordinary Holy Sword and the Holy Swordsman's Holy Sword are different!"

Virigion answered the young lady's question:
Let's part ways here.

Gopalooong:

"The wind will bring news from afar, and we will eventually meet again in other places."

“Next time, Keldeo will be one of us too.”

Yes, the teacher planned to return to the Cave of the Giants to check on his apprentice's condition.

The Aegislash was filled with excitement!

Yes, a sense of ritual! Rituals are necessary! Sorry, senior, I'm sneaking away this time.

Let's form a new swordsman team together next time.

The people from the Plasma Cluster were controlled by Cattleya's superpowers and dumped all of them on Officer Jenny.

Ms. Officer Jenny also highly commended and praised the "Four Heavenly Kings of the United States" for their efforts in maintaining social order and protecting the environment and historical sites.

Meanwhile, the very existence of the underwater ruins has shocked many people.

There was no need for publicity, since many people on the shore witnessed that incredible scene.

Even with the storm blocking the way, the weather conditions when the sea froze over the storm were enough to give us a glimpse into some things.

As a result, many people became eager to try their luck and planned to enter the ruins to see if any rare treasures were left behind.

This surge of interest also attracted a major client.

"Hello! Actually, I know you, but do you know me?"

"Nice to meet you, I am Maier from the Bourgeois family!"

The newcomer was a young man dressed in well-fitting clothes; his trainer type was "rich young master".

Guangtai was slightly puzzled: "In my memory, Mr. Bourgeois should be a karate practitioner."

"Oh! That's my father, Mr. Bourgeois!"

Bourgeois Maier straightened his suit and laughed heartily: "There are seven people in our family! Many people often get us mixed up! Although I am the head of the family, my father is too."

“I once bought a beautiful ancient statue from you. Do you remember me? It seems you’ve confused me with my father.”

“Oh, Miss Cattleya, please forgive my rudeness! I was just too excited to see the underwater ruins, and so was my father.”

Meyer pointed to one side, and sure enough, there was a middle-aged karate practitioner with a square face, his fists clenched, looking towards the direction of the underwater ruins with a mixture of regret and excitement. However, nothing could be seen there now.

"I know you, so, what's the matter?"

Catharia found it rather boring. The Bourgeois family was wealthy in the area, but no matter how wealthy they were, they weren't as rich as she was.

"We will not sell antiques."

The items brought out from the underwater ruins are all treasures. Gadriya needs to use these items to write a report on the ruins, which is to be shown to Zhulan.

Moreover, she felt that she had also obtained a part of the Heart of the King, so the things in the underwater ruins were also hers, how could she sell them to others so casually?

"If you want antiques, go get them from the seabed yourself."

Cattleya waved her hand dismissively, then took the initiative to grab the moss:

"Manager, let's go back, it's boring here."

She blinked: "I'm a little tired, can you help me write the report?"

"wait wait wait!"

Mr. Meyer wiped his sweat:

“Miss Cattleya, and Mr. Lightmoy, I do not intend to forcibly acquire these antiques.”

"I know that these treasures, rich in history and imbued with strong cultural significance, won't be easily sold to us."

"However, we still want to take a look. After all, we've been in Ripple Town for so long, and our family has always been dedicated to collecting these things."

Guangtai blinked, realizing that something was indeed strange.

The Bourgeois family is extremely obsessed with the underwater ruins. Even in Black and White 2, the family villa was demolished to make way for the tunnel, and Meyer and the rest of the family left. Only Mr. Bourgeois, representing the entire family, still rented a house in Ripple Town to continue his acquisition plan.

Furthermore, they won't buy other treasures; only items from underwater ruins will catch their eye.

So, what exactly is the relationship between the Bourgeois family, the Sea King, and the Harmenia family?

In the special episode, there was no connection shown. The only member of the Bourgeois family who appeared was Lady Tracy, who wanted to recruit the three sword masters. However, after being beaten up by the three sword masters, she realized the reality and later participated in the operation to save the gym leader.

"It is said that royal families all have a group of tomb keepers. Could it be that the Bourgeois family used to serve the Harmenia family?"

Guangtai did not intend to investigate this point, but she still felt that the collections gathered by the Bourgeois family were well worth seeing.

“Young Miss, I also think the Bourgeois family’s collection is worth seeing.” This sentiment reached Cattleya’s ears, causing her to let out a slightly displeased hum, but she quickly added:

"Fine, since you're interested, let's go together."

She knew that the shopkeeper, as a prop craftsman, was someone who pursued rare materials and treasures, but she had never actually seen the antiques in the Bourgeois family's collection.

"Hmm, perhaps going on a visit together would be helpful in writing the report for Zhulan," she thought to herself, nodding slightly.

So my mood improved.

"Phew! This is wonderful!" Mr. Meyer was also delighted, so he called over his father, who was still looking dejected, and welcomed the two of them into the Bourgeois family villa.

In the villa’s large rooms, there are countless glass display cases, all filled with antiques and exhibits collected by the Bourgeois family!
The eldest daughter of the Bourgeois family is also here.

"Hmm, I'm getting bored to death at my father's villa. Are you two trainers? If you don't mind, let's have a battle."

"Susan! Not this time!"

Meyer quickly pulled the young lady back, and whispered:

“That’s Miss Cattleya over there. Don’t you recognize her? Even though she’s changed her clothes!”

Susan was taken aback, then realized it was Miss Cattleya, but she was very sharp-eyed and curious.

"But I've never seen Miss Cattleya appear with a boy before?"

Her eyes sparkled with excitement and a gossipy spirit, but she quickly remembered something important:

"Oh right, brother, we lost the ancient coins at home, the ones we traded with that professional at the beach last time."

"What? How could it be lost? Does Father know?" Meyer was shocked.

"He doesn't seem to know yet." Susan glanced at the collection section, and immediately heard Mr. Bourgeois's pig-like scream. She shrugged helplessly.

"Okay, he should know now."

Mr. Bourgeois, as if burned out, looked at his most precious display case, which was now a complete mess.

"Ancient times, ancient gold coins, gold coins from the founding period of the nation 3000 years ago. Me, my antique."

"Meyer, Susan, Drake, can anyone tell me what's going on?!"

Mr. Bourgeois nearly fainted from the pain, while Guangtai, seemingly lost in thought, took out an ancient gold coin: "You mean this kind of gold coin?"

"Yes! That's it. Did you find this at the underwater ruins? Can you sell it to me?"

Monsieur Bourgeois seemed to come alive at once, trembling as he looked at the gold coins before him, but he was still heartbroken over the lost coins.

Guangmo glanced at a certain spot.

The young lady also noticed something.

"It seems the thief is still here, and he has his eye on the gold coins in my hand."

"What?!" Mr. Bourgeois jumped to his feet. "A thief?! I'll break his legs! How dare he hide in my villa, a man of such great wealth!"

"Are you both superhumans? How do you know where the thief is?"

Lightmoss tapped on a pane of glass: "Right here."

Inside the glass was an antique treasure chest.

"By the way, what is this treasure chest?"

“I bought it a few months ago when I was doing business with a professional. She also sold me the ancient gold coins. She said this treasure chest is a rare and precious antique.”

Mr. Bourgeois answered truthfully, while Guangtai thought for a moment: "That professional, is he the one who introduced you to me?"

“Yes! It’s her! But her name is fake, and I can’t tell you her pseudonym.” Mr. Bourgeois said somewhat awkwardly.

After all, he certainly knew where that "professional's" antiques came from—not through legitimate channels, not through any legitimate means!

“It’s okay, I know her, and we’re quite close. You also know she’s one of my clients.”

"So, I think I know what's going on with this treasure chest."

"Please open the glass display case."

Sure enough, it was Teacher Leiho who sold the antiques. And the antiques she sells are definitely problematic. Being tainted with a curse is a minor matter. Mr. Bourgeois is really brave to dare to buy Leiho's goods. It's truly a case of one daring to buy and the other daring to sell.

And here comes the "ghost"!

"Legend has it that there is a Pokémon that looks like a treasure chest, and it is difficult to tell that it is a Pokémon at first glance."

"It is hidden in an old, sturdy treasure chest with high defensive capabilities. However, because the chest is very heavy, it moves slowly and is not good at moving."

"It will lurk in all sorts of places, and when it senses the presence of a person or Pokémon, it will lie in wait and use ghost energy to control the object that approaches it, making it collect coins."

"It often lurks in places where you rarely encounter people or Pokémon, such as corners of warehouses or item shops. Therefore, once you encounter it, you will be controlled by it and find it difficult to escape."

"It is often mistaken for an antique and thus taken away or sold to antique shops. Legend has it that it was born from the passion that seeped into the coin."

Mr. Bourgeois opened the glass case with some skepticism, but as if sensing the arrival of the "spirit walker," the treasure chest remained motionless, as if it were dead.

“Exchange Mr. Bourgeois’s money for mine, and in exchange, I can give you my ancient gold coins.”

Lightmoss pulled out a handful of ancient gold coins, and one of the Pokémon inside the treasure chest was already somewhat tempted.

But! This is a trap! If you open the chest, all your gold coins will be wiped out instantly! I've worked so hard for so long, I can't let it all go to waste!
So the treasure chest remained silent and motionless.

"You actually managed to resist the temptation of gold coins, I just can't do anything with you." Guangtai glanced at the person next to her.

Mr. Bourgeois's eyes almost turned into 【$_$】.

"But do you think you can hide those coins like that? Taking what doesn't belong to you is theft, but most Pokémon don't really have any moral compass."

"So, I'm going to teach you something: some things aren't necessarily yours just because you get them."

"Therefore, I'm going to be a bully for once."

Lightmoss took out the psychedelic wand.

The gold coins in the treasure chest are all the possessions of the Money-Gathering Spirit, so—

"Switched!"

As the gold coins in the treasure chest rapidly decreased, and all that remained were stones and sand, the money-gathering spirit hidden inside the chest immediately panicked!

Stop stealing! Stop stealing!
My gold coins, all of this is my money! Here you go!
With a bang, the treasure chest opened, and the money-grubbing spirit became agitated, cursing and shouting loudly!
"Look, it's a Pokémon."

Guangtai shrugged slightly at the dumbfounded Mr. Bourgeois, Meyer, and Susan.

"How did you do that?"

Miss Susan's eyes lit up, and Meyer looked surprised as well.

"This one?" Lightmoy looked at her wand, then smiled at the jumping silver figure, and poked the Money-Gathering Spirit with her wand:
"This is magic."

(End of this chapter)