Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 397, Part 2! The Death of the Pill Emperor!
At the same time, just as the light moss was thinking.

Nie Zi and Mari returned to Galar, where he happened to run into Chibana, who was out exercising.

At the invitation, Chibana returned to Spike Town after a long absence.

Spiketown, a small town with shops scattered haphazardly, has a somewhat punk vibe.

"The gym challengers this year are generally not very strong. Kawu almost stopped everyone. His flames seem to have become particularly strong? Although the Motostoke Arena is a major challenge for gyms, this year it seems particularly difficult."

"If no challengers show up in the end, won't this year's Champions League be pretty boring?"

"However, this is my seventh duel with Dan Di, and I will definitely defeat him and become the champion this time!"

This guy is known as the strongest gym leader in Galar. In order to win in any environment, he has developed the ability to fight using the weather.

At the same time, Qibana also respects Nie Zi. This is because he narrowly defeated Nie Zi in the Champion Cup finals in the early years and gave high praise to Nie Zi's strength, because Nie Zi could put his Duraludon in a tough battle without Dynamaxing.

This made their relationship quite good.

So when Nie Zi returned to Galar, Qibana was initially happy, chatting with his friend who had participated in the music performance.

Until Nie Zi told him something that shocked him to his core.

"It's true, I saw it with my own eyes, the Aluminum Steel Dragon evolved."

"The evolved form is the [Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon], named by the discoverer, although it seems that guy already knew this name."

"Furthermore, although Duraludon is not available in the Unova region, this Pokémon has already been registered in the Unova Pokédex."

Nie Zi's words made Qi Bana think that this kid might have gone crazy from playing rock and roll.

However, not only Nie Zi, but also Mary saw it, and even the henchmen of the shouting team saw the magnificent steel dragon.

At this point, Cibana's expression turned serious.

"Is the news reliable?"

Having played with Duraludon for so many years, I didn't know it had a new evolution, and it sounds pretty strong.

Nie Zi: "Of course, I already said I saw it with my own eyes."

"And that evolved form should be pretty strong, right? Someone I know went to Unova specifically to find a special item just to evolve it. But that guy's Duraludon is different from yours; it's more defensive and counter-attacking, and it's quite powerful."

"hiss--!"

Cibana suddenly became restless!
"What about height, weight, and other characteristics? What are the specific data?"

"Look at you, so anxious again." Nie Zi said dejectedly, "How would I know about this kind of thing? We'd have to ask that trainer for more specific information."

"I have a friend of his; let me ask him for you."

"No, wait!" Qibana suddenly stopped Nie Zi's actions: "It's really too rude to ask like that."

"Although it's a simple matter for you, I can't let you waste a favor for nothing."

Nie Zi: "This is just specific data on an evolved form. I saw that he has a Pokédex, so it must have been registered with the local professor. I guess they'll release this data later."

Cibana: "When will that be? The Champions League might come particularly early this year! And the sooner I know the specific data of the evolved form, the sooner I can formulate a completely new tactic!"

"This might be the key to my victory over Emperor Dan!"

Cibana had never felt so excited!

The dawn of victory beckons, and an incredible new future seems to have fallen on my head like a wishing star—it's so dreamlike and unreal!
A new evolution has emerged for Pokémon certified as "Complete." That means new possibilities, and a more powerful body and soul!
"To you, it may just be an evolution, but to me, it is the golden key to victory!"

He thought for a moment, then gave himself a thumbs-up: "I am a dragon! The dragon that guards the treasure vault, so I also have many good things! Let's use those things to make the exchange!"

"It must be a rare and unusual item, not something commonly found."

Nie Zi pointed with her finger: "If it's a rare material, can't we just use a Wishing Star?"

"It is both rare and not a treasure that can be obtained in ordinary times."

"And there must be some in the treasure vault, right?"

Kibana stroked his chin: "Oh! You're right! The Wishing Star, which is said to grant wishes, is an important material used to make the Max Gauntlets. This thing is a unique meteorite that can only be found in Galar!"

"Then I need to choose one that looks good!"

"By the way, give this to him too." Qibana took out a black and gold fantasy cube.

Nie Zi: "What is this?"

Chibana: "The Guardian Cube, something left over from the royal treasury a long time ago, there are still several pieces left."

"In ancient times, it must have been a very precious item. According to historical records, it seems to have been obtained from an ancient kingdom in the Carlos region."

"By carrying this on your Pokémon, you can reduce its fatigue and stamina consumption. It's a very useful item during training."

Nie Zi was quite interested: "Hey, there are such good things? No wonder you are the one who guards the treasure vault."

"However, he specifically instructed that Gigantamax Duraludon cannot evolve; it needs to go to the Isle of Armor to drink some soup."

"The Isle of Armor, that's the island that Mr. Mastad owns. I quite like the Cave of Fighting Spirit there; it's cold and dark, which is really comfortable."

Kibana's eyes lit up: "You mean the secret [Dynamax Soup]?"

"However, to drink that soup, one must undergo rigorous trials."

"Another important piece of intelligence. Well then, let's increase the stakes and bring out my secret [Expertise in Wide-Area Destruction]!"

"However, the first thing to clarify is the mystery of evolution."

Nie Zi recalled: "I remember it should be a special aluminum alloy called 'composite metal,' which can only be found in the Liyong Industrial Zone."

Chibana: "I'm flying to United City right now!"

“You’d better think this through.” Nie Zi shook his head: “Giving up Gigantamax Duraludon and using its evolved form means you can’t use Gigantamax moves, which are your specialty.”

But Cibanar laughed:

"I'm not willing to give up any opportunity, no matter how small!"

If Gigantamax Duraludon is burned to death by Gigantamax Charizard's Dynamax move.
In the Palace Arena, my spiritual power, which is connected to my Pokémon, will also be burned away!

Please, please don't lose again, Chibana!
Having achieved a completely new evolution with clear meaning, the goddess of victory is smiling upon him!
If I were to fall here, what would happen to the promise I made to become the Galar Champion (which no one actually made)?
Please watch!

next time!

The death of Cibana (crossed out).

Death of Dan Emperor!

"Ahem!" Nie Zi coughed. "Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"I only recently learned that Aluminum Steel Dragon can learn the [Charming] skill."

"Yes, that's it. Would you like to try breeding another female?"

Cibana was slightly taken aback, then his expression changed drastically!

"What are you saying! You want my Duraludon to seduce Leon's Charizard?!"

"How can it be repaired?"

"But this tactic does seem pretty good. You have a great idea, Nie Zi. I'll write it down!"

Weather tactics are tactics, but seduction tactics aren't? Anyway, let's get on the plane first!

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United Peoples, the Forest of Oaths.

Chief Ranger Seven was looking at the sword mark on a giant rock, waiting for someone to arrive.

Just as the surrounding woods rustled, a young man with green hair appeared behind Seven.

"Oh, you've arrived? Have you finished what needed to be done?"

"This is the Forest of Oaths, the legendary place where the Holy Swordsmen taught their disciples. The sword marks on those giant rocks were left by the Holy Swordsmen when they made their vows; they are part of the legend of Suanmu Town."

N looked at the giant rock with the sword mark with some confusion.

"Mr. Seven, why did you ask me to meet you here?"

Seven chuckled: "Because it's a place related to [oaths]!"

“In my hometown, there is also a stone statue related to the oath.”

“Every student who becomes a ranger must take an oath under that stone statue. It is said that the oath made under the statue of the oath will surely be fulfilled in the future.”

“I appreciate what you wrote in your letter. Guangtai also recommended you to me and spoke of your strength.”

"Of course, you don't need to worry about having a 'criminal record'. In my opinion, you've just been slightly lost on the path of life."

"People will get lost when faced with the distant future."

Seven crouched down and opened the package at his feet: "It's a package from the Union Tower. Well, it's mainly because this place is very close to the Union Tower."

Have you been to that place?

“No, I’ve never been there.” N shook his head.

The Union Tower is a massive structure on an island in the southern waters of the United States, but few people know what the tower is for.

It is said that the tower was built by the united efforts of various regions around the world, and was a giant organization used to connect the various regional alliances.

"If there are any major regional issues, they will be handled at the Union Tower, and the reason why our patrolmen can operate in all areas is also due to the Union Tower's decision."

Do you know how many regions and locations there are in the world?

N, of course, had no idea. In fact, the Unova region was already vast, let alone all the special regions and locations in the world.
"I have never left Unova since I was born."

Seven: "But becoming a ranger gives you the opportunity to go to those remote lands."

"I know a traveler named Maister, who should be near the Sinnoh Battle Zone right now. He says he's been to as many as 150 regions."

N blinked, momentarily stunned.

"This number... doesn't seem right?" N shook his head.

"Haha, I also think he might be bragging." Seven laughed too, but then changed the subject:
"However, if we add up those unknown remote lands and special locations, as well as some man-made areas, although it won't reach 150, the total number is still considerable."

"The Southern Islands with their eternal rainbows, the secret realm at the edge of the sea, the ruins known as [Harmony], the pristine Landier region, the island of Sufang with its immense power, and the legendary island of the dreamlike frontier."

“There are many places I’ve never even heard of, of course, I only heard about them from Maister.”

"So, isn't the world vast?"

Although N was past the age of "listening to fairy tales," when the chief ranger in front of him revealed a corner of the world to him, Teacher N still couldn't help but feel deeply shocked.

A more distant and vast world, a new and unknown realm—this choice I've made will have a profound impact on my future.

"Then, this is yours. This is the ranger uniform from the Pokémon Ranger Base."

Seven handed N the orange-red uniform and took out a certificate, saying:

"Professor Shinhara heard about your situation and asked me to convey his pleasure that you have come to work for our alliance."

"Generally speaking, you should also take a corresponding competency assessment test. Only by passing this test can you obtain a [certificate of qualification]."

"However, Professor Shinhara thinks that we can make an exception for you."

"Then, please sign in the bottom right corner."

N looked at the certificate, which read "Patrolman's Oath".

"I pledge that as a ranger I will help those who are in trouble."

"And, to do our best to protect nature together with Pokémon, being a Ranger is a sacred profession."

"Courage will live on in my heart forever."

In the bottom right corner, N thought for a moment.

The name is:
"Naqiuran Halmenia Gropius".

“Your name is really long.” Seven pushed up his hat. “Congratulations, you are now a formal, fledgling Pokémon Ranger.”

"The year-long patrol internship has now begun!"

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Hezhong, an ancient city.

In the quicksand, the dark stone, gleaming with a dim light, was extracted by the light moss. In the room of the fire moth, the ancient spirits, bursting with intense light, learned what had happened at the underwater ruins.

After chatting with the ancient spirits for a while, they were very pleased with the results of the underwater ruins and said that as the last king, he was indeed very spirited and did not lose points!

At the same time, they also discovered the mythical Pokémon that brought them victory, which greatly amazed the ancient spirits.

Long ago, they had also heard of the legend of this mythical Pokémon.

In distant times, some people even waged endless wars to obtain it.

But those battles were obscured by the clash between reality and ideals, and were ultimately forgotten by history.

"Then, Your Majesty! Please accept our blessings!"

"This is the power of the ancient city!"

The immense spiritual power amplified Lightmoss's superpowers, causing some of them to undergo a "qualitative change"!
When it comes to abilities related to light, the most obvious ones are "superpowers" and "fire".

Although a certain sun god fears fire, strictly speaking, Solgaleo, known as the Sun Beast, is merely an Ultra Beast from space, and was regarded as the embodiment of the sun by the ancient Alola royal family.

[Received: The Spiritual Blessing of the Ancient City!]

[Supernatural Power (Beginner) → Supernatural Power (Advanced)!]

[Mental potential increased!]

[Gain a special superpower: the Miracle Eye!]

[Miracle Eye can be taught to any Psychic-type Pokémon, freeing them from the Dark-type's effects. This move can be inherited after being taught.]

The people of the ancient city created a symbolic bird with a miraculous eye to resist enemies invading the city.

[When used in conjunction with the "Prism Star," it expands a Pokémon's move pool and teaches them moves that seem related but cannot be learned themselves, essentially "transferring" them! View the list of expandable moves using the Prism Star.]

[Mark: Your superpower has generated a large amount of light, which Necrozma has noticed. Current alert level: Normal (Necrozma will appear and attack if danger is reached!)]

(End of this chapter)