Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 367 Homiga: Ah, the guitar!

"Will you head to the Road to Champions after work? Do you have any other offers from other regions?"

The next morning, after having breakfast, Cattleya bid farewell to the moss on the beach.

This was completely different from her usual arrogant and haughty demeanor as a young lady.

Today, her eyebrows and eyes were relaxed, her smile was bright, and she exuded an almost unfamiliar, vibrant energy, as if she had been freed from some heavy shackles.

She looked out at the sea in the distance.

The discovery of the underwater ruins has made this area bustling with activity, as tourists and explorers alike are eager to try their luck, their faces filled with longing and anticipation for the unknown treasures.

"Originally, I planned to have a battle with you here. It's true, if you defeat me, you won't have to fight me again in the battle of the Four Heavenly Kings."

"However, I have now changed my mind."

Guangtai laughed: "Young lady, so you still plan to battle me at the Pokémon League, huh? That's a more formal place."

"But to be honest, I didn't initially plan to challenge the league, and I still don't. It's just that Mr. Lian Wu told me some important news, and Ms. Wan Long and Champion Adeke also invited me, so I will try to challenge them when I have time."

“No, I have no intention of fighting you in the Alliance.” Gadria gently shook her head: “You have already won.”

Lightmoss found it a bit strange, while Gadria chuckled: "You've already shown your strength in the battle at the underwater ruins. Thank you. I've had a great time these past two days."

"So, this is your reward."

"Don't be upset. Didn't you say you didn't plan to challenge the League? So, it was actually Aldeck and Wanlong who made the decision on their own, wasn't it?"

"But I think it would be good for you to go at least once."

"You can gain a better understanding of what the league is all about. With this challenge experience, your reputation will spread. Even if you fail in the end, it's not a big deal. Does the shopkeeper really intend to become the champion?"

Guangtai hesitated for a moment: "No, not at all."

"Right."

Cattleya smiled slightly, then her gaze hardened:

"Therefore, I will become the champion."

Guang Moss: "?"

Cattleya: "I will become a more elegant and powerful person, therefore, I will not stop at the position of the Four Heavenly Kings."

"To become a better person like you."

"Therefore, I will not return to the United States Alliance for the time being. I plan to temporarily travel to other regions."

"I want to challenge other champions so I can figure out what I'm lacking, so I contacted people I know."

Light Moss: "Could it be Mr. Ichiki?"

Cattleya let out a string of silvery laughter:
"Among espers, only Mr. Kazuki can be on the same level as me, so I plan to visit the Elite Four and Champion of Johto. Have you forgotten that I used to be the lord of the Battle Castle? The Battle Castle exists not only in Sinnoh, but also in Johto."

"Perhaps, it's time to pick up the work of the 'brain' of the battle frontier again."

“Ah, that’s not quite right,” she corrected herself, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the new challenge. “I should say this is the first time I’ve truly taken on this role. In the past, Shi Lan has always fought for me.”

"So, goodbye, store manager. We will meet again, even as time goes by. The light you brought me and the direction I want to pursue now will not change."

"And don't forget, you still owe me a piece of art."

[Your overall popularity across the Unova region has risen to 97.9%!]

[Gardelia's collection and recognition have further increased the popularity of your work.]

"The unusually strong bond with Cattleya has caused strange changes."

She turned and walked towards the other side of the shore, her steps light and firm.

The golden figure gradually blended into the bustling crowd and the dazzling sea light of the morning, heading towards the new path she had chosen for herself, a path full of challenges yet also full of hope.

She disappeared.

"Teleportation. Don't abuse superpowers."

Guangtai smiled helplessly: "Miss, have a safe journey."

Then, it's time for me to head to the next location.

Lightmoss activated the PokéDevice, and after a series of beeping sounds, the face of the red-clad ranger wearing a cowboy hat appeared.

"Hello, Lightmoy, is there any new information to report?"

“Yes, Mr. Seven, I have a friend here who is very interested in being a ranger. He wants to join the ranger organization, so I would like to recommend him. He has the ability to talk to Pokémon, which is a very rare power.”

Seven was somewhat surprised:

"Is that so? That's wonderful! So, where is he?"

"Why don't you come and meet me first? If you don't mind the trouble."

Light Moss: "Where is the location?"

"Oh! Since this is my first time in Unova, the mountains and fields here are very interesting. I'm currently conducting an ecological and legendary survey in a village, inside Mt. Reversible, roughly on Route 14. There are waterfalls, forests, rivers, farmland, and more."

Seven glanced at the shrine in front of him:

“A building called the Shrine of Abundance, dedicated to the worship of the Earth Cloud.”

The Poké Ball opens, revealing a new, unremarkable companion. The repaired Genesect quietly awaits instructions, transforming into a "flying saucer" shape.

The moss rode on the Genesiste.

With so many people around, it's obviously not appropriate to use the White Dragon as a means of transportation, especially since the White Dragon is still recovering.

It's not a handheld Pokémon for Lightmoss; it's just something you carry around.

So, Genesect is quite good.

Although it's a little clumsy, that's part of its charm for Pokémon.

Lightmoy thought to herself that she should take a trip to Newt City later and see if she could get an Ortas Flower.

Miss Skirt's crown is something imbued with meaning; it belongs to an old era.

And there are many more Hortas flowers that have been cultivated in the new era.

That flower can only be found in that city, and in the Alsace Natural Park.

"Let's go, buddy! Let's head to the meeting point first, and then..."

"Go to 'Liyong City'!"

Hmm, I'll also bring some offerings for Land Cloud while I'm at it. Sensing Lightmoss's thoughts, Genesek's red eyes lit up, like car headlights.

It used the move "gear shifting"!
The pure, lotus-like blossoms of the Hortas Flower are becoming increasingly clear in the depths of my memory.

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Liyong City. The so-called Liyong refers to the rising water vapor.

It is a port city in the Unova region, and its importance is similar to that of Fanba City, which is also a port city. However, unlike Fanba City, which is a commercial and tourist city, Tachibana City is a typical industrial city.

The town has hangars, docks, and waterways, and on the northeast side there is graffiti that looks like a gas bomb skull and two crossed thigh bones.

The waterways in the city looked somewhat murky, contrasting sharply with the clear seawater around them.

After meeting with Seven, Lightmoss immediately arrived in the city.

The unlocking of Time Ripple is imminent, and Lishui City boasts the most famous Pokémon Hollywood and bands. Undoubtedly, this is the final piece of the art world puzzle. While continuing to create and release artworks might increase the popularity of art, but—

There might be "composite metals" here, which is the main reason I came here.

However, upon arriving in Liyong City, as Guangtai looked at the strange flyer handed to her, she heard a surprised exclamation.

A white-haired punk girl, carrying a bass guitar almost as tall as herself, is pointing at herself with wide eyes and a look of surprise on her face.
“Ah, guitar!”

"No! This is a ukulele!" Guangtai retorted seriously.

So, this white-haired girl cosplaying as Nijisan is indeed as described.

Three years later, he became the head of the Rikyu Dojo, Homiga!

Trainer type: Camping Girl (Rock Singer)!

"Ukulele. No! Anyway, it's similar to a guitar, right? So, can you play the guitar?"

"Sorry to bother you suddenly, but how good are you at guitar?"

"I think it should be alright, right?" Guangtai stroked her chin, suddenly feeling that something was off about the scene.

Wait, have I turned into...?
Isn't this Liyong City? What are you trying to do?

I thought I had arrived in Shimokitazawa!
"Oh, that's great! Well, I've run into a little trouble! Please, could you be my band's temporary guitarist for a day?"

Homiga bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle!
Guangtai immediately prepared to complain.

What's wrong, Miss Homiga? Did your band's guitarist leave too?

Hmm. Wait a minute.

Guangtai's eyes suddenly lit up.

Homiga's father seems to be a "captain," meaning he has close ties to the shipyard and even the Liyong Industrial Base.

Perhaps we can find the whereabouts of the "composite metal" through her father!

"Okay, I can take this job, but I have one condition."

Guangtai stated her request to the white-haired girl before her:
“I would like to meet your father, Miss Homiga. Your father must be the captain of the ship in Liyong City, right?”

"I hope to find a special metal prop through your father's connections."

"Hey! How do you know my name, and that my dad is a captain?!" Homiga exclaimed in surprise, but then she pinched her delicate, fair chin and put on a thoughtful expression.

After several seconds, his eyes suddenly lit up:
"Could it be that you're my fan?!"

"Well, more or less," Guangtai lied without batting an eye.

Anyway, I've heard Homiga play in the game, so I guess I'd call myself a fan.

Why don't casual fans count?

"Wow! This is so exciting!"

Homiga's eyes lit up, but then a thoughtful expression returned:
"But what kind of metal are you looking for? Maybe I can help you."

Lightmoss: "Composite metals, have you heard of them?"

Homiga scratched his head:
"If it's the kind of metal material used for shipbuilding or bridge construction, there seem to be many different types. I'm not sure which one you're referring to; the term 'composite metal' is too general."

"However, if you can help me get through this crisis, it's not impossible for you to meet my father! My father will definitely know."

She handed Guangtai a flyer:
"See? There's a music performance in Liyong City tomorrow, and the selected songs will go on to Pokémon Hollywood! But at this crucial moment, our Gas Bomb guitarist has fallen ill!"

"Although I am very confident in our orchestra's playing level, we cannot find a replacement in the short term. Moreover, we have strong competitors from the Fire region for tomorrow's performance, so the situation is quite serious!"

"It's fine if I'm the lead singer, I can take on the role. Anyway, I'm the bassist, since my voice might get drowned out by everyone else, but that's not the case for guitarists!"

Guangtai looked at the flyer and then took out the strange flyer that had been handed to her earlier.

Sure enough, they were flyers from two different bands.

“Everything’s been piling up lately, not just the performances, but I’m also planning to compete for the gym leader position here,” Homiga complained.

Lightmoss: "Gym Leader? So fast?"

Homiga was somewhat excited:
"Yes! Liyong City is planning to build a new dojo, and they are currently recruiting candidates for dojo master!"

"I was thinking, it would be so cool to become a gym leader with my band and then go on tour!"

"For me, music is just as important as Pokémon. I can't choose between the two, so I simply take on both roles!"

Guangtai sighed, "Isn't this doing two things at once?"

However, Homiga did do very well later on, and it was precisely because of this that her father also thought of taking on the role of a part-time actress, but the result was a box office flop.

"Yes, the talented musical team from the Fire region is a strong contender for the exhibition match championship. Please be sure to support them. Team name: GOGO."

"GOGO4 siblings".

Suddenly, Guangtai felt a gaze watching her, so she turned her head to look at a certain empty spot.

"Oh, what's wrong?" Homiga turned to look, but Guangtai's eyes lit up slightly, and she chuckled, "Nothing, just seeing things."

"Then let's not delay!" Homiga grabbed Guangtai's hand and said hurriedly, "Since you've agreed, let's hurry to my performance hall for rehearsal! Let's test your guitar skills!"

She was impatient and competitive, and after the two left, a Pokémon resembling a young songstress gradually appeared under the shade of a tree.

The legendary mythical Pokémon, Meloetta.

She watched the direction the two left intrigued, and then followed them with great interest.

(End of this chapter)