Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 444 Opinions on the Handling of Matters Related to Beishang Township
So and so and so
After Giratina's explanation, Lightmoss finally understood the whole story.

In short, the changes are still caused by the ruins of the capital city.

Arceus's arrival caused Palkia of this world to pass through the Reverse World, and the places where Giratina transplanted apple trees were probably indeed around Kitakami Village.

Actually, Beishang Township isn't a big place. It only has one town, a typical "country town." This kind of location appears almost every few episodes in the anime.

It became famous simply because it appeared as the setting for the Crimson DLC, and...
This tiny rural area, a place you'd never even see on the world stage, has somehow managed to produce one mythical beast after another.

Although most of them are from outside the area, they have left behind stories here, truly a gathering of wise and talented people.

This corresponds to Professor Oak's classic quote.

There are still many unknown places in the world, and many unknown Pokémon.

The Pokémon before me is none other than Urquid, one of the legendary Pokémon known as "Little Widow" and "Little Orange." She looks like a lively girl with an orange face and wearing a green coat.

Of course, hidden beneath that green coat is Egui Peng's exclusive weapon, the "Thorn Vine Staff," which is both a weapon and a technique, and was even once called the "Thunderous Bagua" in battle.

Hmm. A legendary Pokémon?

There are only female Ghoul; there is no corresponding male Pokémon.

Ursaring is highly intelligent and mischievous, with a playful side. It is also very interested in the lives of other Pokémon and humans, and it seems to have done some naughty things in the past, such as eating village food without permission or stealing items that interest it.
Long ago, Egui Peng followed a man from a distant place across the sea to Beishang Township, but the villagers were afraid of their appearance and therefore kept their distance from them.

However, most of the legends that appeared in Beishang Township, including Egui Peng, were actually mutations.

Heyue is just a variant of Yueyue Bear, and the Three Poison Beasts are empowered by the Mythical Beasts. Therefore, these so-called legends should actually be regarded as special individuals within certain groups.

And perhaps the same is true for Egui Peng; maybe she had her kind in her original homeland. However, with the passage of time, those things have long since become shrouded in mystery.

"BoBoNi!"

Ergui Peng tried to greet Guangtai, but she was still a little nervous. Although she had seen many stories through the "Mirror Broadcast," she was far from being familiar with them.

It can only be said that it is one-sided that I have become familiar with this human being, rather than this human being becoming familiar with me.

If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely hide, not daring to let him see them or reveal their true face.

However, if it's this person, then it's possible!
"Oh, my dear, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am the owner of Dream Workshop. My name is Lightmoy."

"Bo, Bo-ni?"

"Yes, you're right. I can understand what you're saying. So, is there anything strange about me?"

"Bonnie. Bonnie!"

"You said you're from Beishang Township, live in the Terror Cave, and occasionally visit the Reverse World. It's nice to meet you. You're so polite! It's nice to meet you too."

Little Orange is very polite, perhaps because she has often been discriminated against in the history of Beishang Township, or perhaps because her former owner told her these things.

Looking at her timid and adorable appearance, no one would ever imagine that Little Orange once killed three Pokémon that were natural enemies of her with a single blow.

The Pokémon is connected to the Dream World via the Reverse World's network, so it's not yet certain whether the Sinnoh region can directly connect to the Dream World.

However, as the Tree of Connection recovers and grows, even Padia can receive the signal, so there shouldn't be any major problems in Sinnoh. As Kitakami Township is located on a continent near Sinnoh, it will naturally be covered by the signals from the Dream World.

Evil Pon waited for Lightmoss for a very long time, just as Giratina had promised her, the legendary craftsman would help her repair her broken mask.
However, compared to those strange and wonderful props and creations, his own mask might seem rather shabby and inconspicuous.

Even so, this mask is still his most precious treasure.

You absolutely must ask him to fix it.

Egui Peng has always thought this way.

Guangtai took the mask and examined it: "This mask is no ordinary thing."

Ergui tilted his head, full of curiosity: "Boni?"

Guangtai: "Yes, in terms of craftsmanship, it's not exactly top-notch, but the materials used are exceptional."

"This thing must have been made for you by a mask craftsman in the village hundreds of years ago."

“Because your makeup and appearance are different from the villagers, you are ostracized as outsiders and are not allowed to enter the village. When the village mask craftsmen saw this, they carved four masks for the man and you to cover your faces so that you could integrate into the group.”

"You are deeply grateful for the craftsman's kindness, and from then on, you will wear masks and secretly participate in the village's celebrations."

"The masks created by this mysterious group are exquisite and have become incredibly popular; news of them has even spread to distant lands."

"Boni!" Ergui Peng was surprised. She waved her green robe, appearing very excited.

Just as Giratina said, the legendary craftsman is someone who "knows everything"!

Lightmoss: "I know a lot more than you think. Giratina has done a good deed. You must have been very lonely for the past few centuries, right? You've made new friends."

The moss gently caressed the ancient mask:

"It's gratifying, it's gratifying."

“Bonnie!” Evil Ponnie glanced at Giratina and happily echoed her words. Giratina was somewhat dissatisfied and originally wanted to refute Lightmoss’s words, because what she said meant that “she hadn’t done any good deeds before.”

But then I thought about it.

The most hurtful thing is not a lie, but the truth!

That makes perfect sense; I was too busy causing trouble before!

He really didn't do anything good!
But then again, going back two thousand years to when the people of Shenhe were still thriving, I was also "the object of sacrifice," and would occasionally be blessed or protected. How can it be said that I did nothing?

"You're all alone. We're all living on this planet. Don't be afraid, live bravely."

The goddess looked at Ergui Peng, activated her superpower, and read some of Ergui Peng's memories, feeling a slight unease in her heart.

The culprit behind this tragedy is the death of a loved one and the living alone for centuries.
Even in Pokémon, are there such wicked creatures?
After escaping the research institute, Goddess Dream encountered only friendly Pokémon. However, the few dark figures she saw in Evil Phantom's memories caused her to fall silent and begin to ponder deeply.

The crested kingfisher took a carrot from the pile of ingredients (bait) next to it and started smacking its lips:

"Hmm. Even among Pokémon, there are those with nasty personalities. I've seen the same kind of creature when I ruled Galar."

"Um..." Mewtwo's attention was drawn to Calyrex's fishing rod, "Can you really catch it with a turnip?"

The slightly somber atmosphere lightened up.

Ergui Pon didn't know what riddle Mewtwo and Calyrex were talking about, but she did think of things from the past, and her mood became slightly down.

However, I have made new friends now!
I won't be afraid or lonely anymore, so it's okay!
Light Moss carefully inspects the mask:
[Secret Craft: Green Grass Mask (Damaged)]

[Description: A wooden mask carved with crystals, made to resemble the face of a demon. Originally inlaid with sparkling, exquisitely beautiful gems brought from a foreign land by a man, these gems were fragments of the Taijing (a type of crystal). Now, due to an accident, the Taijing fragments and gems are lost and their whereabouts are unknown.]

[Its material is a special type of wood from the Everlasting Forest. After combining with fragments of the Primal Crystal, it has remained in pristine condition for hundreds of years, neither decaying nor rotting.]

The harsh natural environment of the Everlasting Forest shares similarities with that of the Greenery Forest and the Divine Forest. In other words, like the Hundred Generations Forest, it contains wood that can slow the passage of time and coexist with it.

[The Evil Spirit uses this special mask to fight. The mask seems to have the power to help the Evil Spirit change its attributes and characteristics. With the help of the energy of the Tai Crystal, it can integrate emotions and memories into the mask, causing the Evil Spirit to autonomously transform into Tai Crystal, while simultaneously increasing its power!]

The mask itself was nothing special.

However, after hundreds of years of changes and the symbiosis with the crystal, this mask has become something special.

“Emotions and memories have become a source of strength.”

The four masks correspond to the four emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

Guangtai said to Eguipeng, "Repairing the mask isn't difficult; we just need to collect some more Taijing fragments. The Bicao Mask requires grass Taijing fragments, and coincidentally, where I am right now, there are Taijing fragments everywhere."

“It’s not very convenient to repair it in a dream. I’ll go to the Reverse World later to fix it for you.” Egui Pong blinked: “Boni?!”

"Is that how you react? You really aren't from the Parthian region."

Although the previous owner of the Egui Pong brought the sparkling gem from a foreign land, the Egui Pong had no recollection of Padia, which means that there may be other crystals of the same type in other parts of the world.

Moreover, there were legendary merchants in ancient times who took the treasures of one country to another and sold them at high prices; that was their job.

At that time, there should have been many small countries in the Parthian region. Buying jewels from those countries and selling them to other regions would have been a sure way to make a fortune.

"However, aside from this mask, I have one more question."

"Do you want the other three masks back?"

“Bo Ni?” Ergui Peng was slightly taken aback, then shook his head.

Those three masks are gone, along with the other Pokémon from before.
Lightmoy: "The three masks are still there, in the Kitakami Management Center in Kitakami Township, being kept by those people. And the three Pokémon didn't die either. You weren't ruthless enough when you attacked."

"However, it's inherently difficult for a Pokémon like you to be ruthless."

This time, Ergui Peng was truly stunned.

A mask that houses distant memories and a broken heart; something long lost. It is a treasure left behind by that person!

Is it really possible to find it again?
Lightmoy: "The house in the center of the North Shore has always been closed, right? Inside are three sparkly masks, which were probably hidden by those three Pokémon. They were later found by chance by the locals."

"Although the locals know that the masks belong to you, they probably keep them as trophies because ghosts are terrifying to them, and the three masks were stolen by three Pokémon."

This can be easily learned from past stories.

Although they defeated the three Pokémon and the Poison Peach, they failed to retrieve the mask, so it's clear that the mask was picked up by a human.

You've clearly never been there, but you seem very familiar with the place.

Giratina also pondered this, and although Lightmoth often did similar Riddler-like things, he always found it absurd.

Light Moss: "Isn't there internet?"

Giratina: [.]

Guangtai: "Just kidding. Although I've never been there, I know that even though it's just a small town in the countryside, it's a very special place."

"Do you know that the forest environment there is the same as that of Xicui and Shen?"

Giratina's expression immediately turned serious, and it looked somewhat surprised and uncertain. But even as it tried to recall, it couldn't remember Arceus ever mentioning a place called Kitakami-go.

Could it be that there are ruins there similar to those at the Imperial City, the Temple of Shin'oku, and the Temple of Shin'goku?

"No."

【what? 】

“I don’t know everything either.” Lightmoy shook her head: “Considering the geographical location of Kitakami Township, which is near Sinnoh, the environment there may also be affected by Sinnoh’s climate, or it may be because there is also Taijing energy in that place.”

"This involves geology and archaeology. Why don't you let Zhulan investigate it?"

Giratina seemed lost in thought, muttering to himself.

“Since it belongs to Evilmon, let’s get it back for her. If it’s inconvenient for you, I’ll go. It’ll also help us avoid those researchers looking for me. Since it’s near Sinnoh, it’s far enough away from Unova.”

The goddess Mewtwo took the initiative to speak up, wanting to help Urgot. She looked at Calyrex, knowing that Calyrex's true form was still fast asleep in Galar. If Giratina wouldn't do it, then she would do it herself.

Anyway, I can go anywhere.

Goddess Dream: "With superpowers, I can take it out without anyone noticing. Those people will just think that the treasure was lost due to mismanagement. At most, they will be upset for a year or two. They will probably make some fakes and put them in there to continue worshipping."

Guangtai was surprised by this and coughed lightly:
"You understand humans very well, that's for sure!"

"After all, you can't just make a big fuss and announce that you've lost your treasure!"

The goddess Meng slightly curled the corners of her lips and smiled:

"After all, I've seen quite a few people who are blinded by greed."

"Bo, Boni (Don't hurt them)"

"They're the ones who slandered you, yet you don't want to hurt them? How gentle of you," Goddess Dream shook her head at Egui Peng, as if talking to herself, "What would an individual do?"

If it's an individual case and it's before the correction.
Humans deserve to die.

Guangtai thought that Kitakami Township would probably just disappear from the world map.

“That would be acceptable. However, Beishang Township is also an important place. At the top of the highest peak there, there is a Crystal Pool, the water of which is rich in Taijing energy. Under certain circumstances, it can allow people to see the deceased.”

Lightmoss's words startled the surrounding Pokémon, and even the mermaid hiding in the water was secretly eavesdropping.

Moreover, it's not just about crystal pools.

There are several "unique attractions" in the north that are often boasted about, the most exaggerated of which is the Wisteria Plain, where it is said that drinking a sip of the lake water will grant you immortality.

You need to boast about tourist attractions, otherwise no one will come.

But this is a bit of an exaggeration.

However, besides this, there is a place called "Mingfu Qishi," an energy point known only to experts. For some reason, nothing grows within the stone circle, but gazing at this scene inexplicably inspires a sense of energy.

Energy Points. In the Pokémon world, only one Pokémon possesses this power: Gigantamax from the Galar region.

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a stone that can emit energy is an ancient rock infused with strong spiritual power, or a meteorite from outer space.

As a material and research subject, it is excellent and has considerable research value.

"Moreover, there is a very dangerous and important phantom beast over there. Its venom is extremely rare in this world and can be used to make special secret medicines."

Although "Poison Sticky Rice" is completely useless and looks like something only villains would use, Guangtai thought that many Pokémon toxins could actually be used to make medicine. For example, Seadra's poison sting is a very important ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Using poison to make medicine—Miss Full Moon should be the most qualified to speak on this point.

Moreover, the poison of Momotaro might not be incurable. In the Alola region, there exist Mythical Berry that can cure all poisons!

If you keep feeding Momotaro the Phantom Tree Fruit, will it completely eliminate its poisonous properties, or will it be a form of torture for it?

"If you're not in a hurry, I can go to Kitakami-go Ekipō once. Now that we're friends, do you have a wish?"

"What I mean is, do you want to see that man again? To bring the deceased back, through special powers?"

Guangtai hadn't finished speaking.

Egui Pong stared blankly at Guangtai.

At this moment, the waters of the vast ocean suddenly surged violently!

A huge whirlpool appeared on the water's surface, and the Crown King's fishing rod suddenly tightened!
"Mmm! I caught one! I caught one with a carrot!"

Calyrex yanked the fishing rod, and in the whirlpool, the "fierce fish Pokémon" finally revealed itself!
However, she wasn't there for the Rachelon!
Boom!
My good fishing rod broke!

"My precious fishing rod!" The Crowned King almost cried when it saw its broken fishing rod. It was something it had finally managed to find!
The mermaid had already eaten all the carrot off the hook. At this moment, the mermaid leaped out of the whirlpool and came directly in front of the moss!
what!
I've caught you red-handed this time!
It's you, isn't it? You've been using my power to make the dead and the living meet frequently, haven't you?

"You are."

"Tapufin!"

(End of this chapter)