Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 459 I also have a homemade side dish
The Padiya region, the third district of the east.

This is a vast mining area, the largest and most important mining area in the Padiya region, which completely separates the city of Niangguang to the east and the town of Suezha to the west.

There are many man-made facilities in the area. It has many mines, but also many dead ends. This area was mainly developed by the mining town of Xueza. A key feature of this town in the game is that you can exchange Bronze Mirror Monsters and fragments of Lai Bei Cha for the Celebration Armor and the Spell Armor.

Apart from this, the town is almost entirely unrelated to the main storyline of the game.

A large river flows along the mining area and empties into the sea near Niangguang City to the east.

Nimbus City, a city of high technology and commercial transactions, is located on the edge of the East Second District, adjacent to the East Third District. It is the second largest city in the Padmiya region and also boasts the largest shipyard in the region. It can be said that its position in Padmiya is similar to that of Sapphire City in the Unova region, serving as the gateway to Padmiya.

It is illuminated with colorful lights day and night, and is known as the "Million Volt Night View".

Therefore, even deep within the mines of the East Third District, one can see the dazzling, sky-piercing lights of Nijigasaki City.

Of course, something important is hidden in the mining area of ​​the East Third District, namely the third secret seasoning.

"A secret recipe, a savory seasoning."

"One of the seasonings described as fantastical. Its rich saltiness is said to have amazing health benefits."

"Workers in the mines in the East Third District, where collapses are frequent, claim that something huge seems to be lurking and moving underground. They suspect it is the legendary Pokémon."

The Pokémon that serves as the starter Pokémon in East Third District is actually a giant version of Dreddrow, a Pokémon that looks rather comical and behaves in a very abstract way.

"We came here to find some high-quality minerals and to obtain the third seasoning."

"But you suddenly attacked us. Were you attracted by the rare soil on the shell of the Earth Platform Turtle?"

“I know that Pokémon like you, Worm, live in dry sand. You feed on iron in the soil to maintain your metal body.”

"Look, this is the Steel Gem from Unova, a precious mineral that isn't found in the Padia region. Aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

"How about you trade me your secret seasoning? In return, I might even throw in some delicious soil for you."

Holding a sparkling steel gem, Guangmo began to tempt the hidden steel gem that had suddenly appeared before her and into battle.

This guy is different from the previous two treasure owners.

The stone bird fell in love with French fries, and the hairy cliff crab turned into a shrimp brother who boiled crab claws.

However, the worm prefers "mineral-rich soil," which poses a challenge for the moss.

Although the Padilla region is a paradise for food and has many Pokémon, it is itself a dish.

But this pure steel-attribute guy likes to eat dirt.
"Click!"

Charcoal Servant wielded a small hammer coated with Oliva grease, the flames roaring and illuminating the mine's battleground like torches.

The Lord of the Hidden Steel waved six abstract little fists, his eyes filled with greed, yet he remained uncompromising!
"Mimi~!"

Even in adversity, he remained stubborn!
I'll eat the soil, I'll eat the gems, and even the seasonings are mine!
With a loud bang, the Steelix burrowed underground. It could see that the Pokémon around it were all very strong, but so what?
As long as we're still in this mining area, this is our home ground!
"Aww!"

Riolu swung its little arm, gathering powerful force into its fist, and then slammed its fist into the ground!
earthquake!

When facing an opponent that's digging, the damage from an earthquake is doubled! And if the opponent is a Steel-type Pokémon, this move can knock it out!

Rumble!
The shockwaves from the earthquake spread outwards, and Tan Xiaoshi swayed and almost lost his footing. Countless cracks appeared on the ground, but the expected explosion did not occur.

"Woo?"

Riolu blinked, looking at the ground in confusion, when Torterra poked Riolu with the knotted rope.

Because of the attack by the Steel Treasure Lord, Turtle escaped from the ball and decided to personally participate in the challenge against this guy.

The earth turtle suddenly raised its two legs and then slammed them down!

An even more powerful "earthquake" than Riolu!
Ground-type bonus increased by 1.5 times!
This time, the shockwave traveled even further, startling a large number of wild Pokémon into fleeing in all directions. The mining area trembled violently as if it were about to collapse! However, even after the shockwave from the earthquake was directed deep underground and gradually dissipated, there was still no trace of the Steelix.

"Oh, soil?"

Now it was the Earth-Platy Tortoise's turn to be confused. The tortoise and the blue-haired puppy looked at each other, not understanding why their signature move had suddenly lost its effectiveness.

Riolu could sense it using its waveguide! That thing was nearby underground!

"Hmm, neither of the two earthquakes allowed the Steel Sprite to escape. It seems that this Steel Sprite's trait is [Earth Eater]."

"When attacked by ground-type moves, you will not take damage, but will instead recover health."

It is precisely because of this unique characteristic that the Master of the Steel Treasure is so fearless!
Noble food soil!
Otherwise, how could a low-rank Pokémon with a pure Steel type, a base stat total of 480, and twice as weak to Ground, possibly have the audacity to swagger around here?

The Earth-eating ability gives this Pokémon a whopping 10 resistances and 2 immunity, with only two weaknesses: Fire and Fighting!
However, with its troublesome dodge tactic of digging, and its own ecological habits of begging for food in the ground, the mine is filled with tunnels it has dug, and its ecology is probably similar to that of other Onix in other regions.

"That greedy guy is thinking of launching an attack from underground."

"Speaking of underground and earthworms, dried earthworms are a unique food and also a very useful medicinal material."

"Riolus, Iron Warrior! Use the waveguide to lock onto its location, then..."

"Have you ever played the game of whack-a-mole? The mole burrows around underground and then suddenly pops out from somewhere on the ground. So humans created a similar game, which is to see where the mole comes out and then hit the mole on the head with a small hammer."

"Where will it emerge from next? Actually, we already have the answer!"

"Use [Aura Missile] on the cave!"

Aura can track the movements of enemies, and even the machine's owner can be locked onto. For a master who has been practicing Aura for many years, it is not difficult to catch the movement and location of a Pokémon!

Wave missiles, on the other hand, rely on waveguides to achieve a sure-hit attack!
Riolu and Iron Warrior stood in front of the cave where Steelix had disappeared, and simultaneously created a powerful Aura Sphere, which they launched directly into the cave!
"There are many caves around here, all dug by the Hidden Steel Treasure Master. Everyone, just find one of the cave entrances and wait for them to come to you! Remember to use fighting-type moves!"

"The game has begun!"

At this moment, the Hidden Steel Treasure Master, who was underground, was thinking about which angle to launch an attack from so as to overturn the Earth Platform Turtle and taste the delicious soil on its back.

However, a strange, swirling sound suddenly arose from inside the cave.

What's going on?

The Lord of the Hidden Steel turned his head in confusion within the cave.

A waveguide missile, flashing with blue light, seemed to be guided by a direction and struck its head with a loud bang!

Hey, I was hiding underground! What kind of move is this? It's twice as effective against me! Does the Fighting attribute have this move? I've never seen it before. Answer me!
The Steel Treasure Master cried out in alarm, its body twisting as it heard that whistling sound again!
Dig, dig, dig! I'm digging, dig, dig!
What on earth is that thing coming so fast?!
Forget it, there's no time to dig anymore, should we just go through the old tunnel?
No, there was more than one whooshing sound; there was another one inside the old passage!

"The ground is shaking, continue launching the AoE missiles!"

"Get ready, the Steel Treasure is coming out!"

When the Hidden Steel Treasure Lord poked its head out and returned to the ground, it heard the human's voice.

It suddenly poked its big head out!
Then, there was a Pokémon that looked like a giant insect made of steel, with a cannon on its back.

Genesect's eyes lit up!
Cartridge switching, fighting cartridge!
High-tech light cannon!

A powerful beam cannon with a combat attribute of 120 blasted directly at the Steel Treasure Master. The giant earthworm was terrified and dodged the beam cannon's blast by shrinking its head, then immediately burrowed into another passage!

"Crunch!"

Genesect felt a pang of regret.

You should have locked it first!
Once it's locked, it can't escape!
The second passage!

Qian Gangbao peeked out with lingering fear, only to find a beautiful plant.

Miss Skirt saw a big earthworm, spinning and jumping around!

Split tiles!

The blade slashed fiercely at the Steel Treasure Master, while the terrified Steel Earthworm swiftly retracted its head!

Wow! There's even a waiting game where you wait for a rabbit to run into a tree stump!

What's going on? Why is it another Pokémon that can use fighting moves?
The whooshing sound of the waveguide vortex grew closer and closer in the tunnel. The Steel Master panicked and scrambled into an old passage. This time, he was smarter and stuck his face out first, without rushing to stick his head out.

The third exit.

A withered leaf snail with a seemingly indifferent expression, looking quite weak at first glance.

Qianlianbaozhu breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing the appearance of a Grass-type Pokémon, he thought, "Now I can finally stand up straight!"
That plant beauty from earlier seems to be a herb-type as well.

Uh... You snail, you're not going to pull out some fighting moves to hit me, are you?

Gu Jianwo glanced at the emerging Qian Gang Bao Zhu, and two thick vine whips slowly extended. "Don't be afraid. Although I don't know any Fighting-type moves, I know Dark-type Slam!"
A crack of the whip, so fast!

The Steel Treasure Master felt like his leftover dinner was about to be sucked out! He quickly burrowed back underground!
The fourth exit, a bridge-like alloy dragon, used Rock Smash, which lowered the defense of the Steel Treasure Master!

At the fifth exit, a snow-white saber-toothed leopard flicked its tail and used its holy sword!

At the sixth exit, a small Pokémon with a V-shaped head flew straight towards us amidst intense V-shaped flames!
At the seventh exit, the giant green turtle with delicious mud used brute force to cause the cave entrance to collapse!
At the eighth exit, a glowing insect spewing flames used Flame Charge!
"Whoosh. Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

The Master of the Hidden Steel was being attacked everywhere. Some attacks he dodged, while others landed directly on his face, causing him excruciating pain!

At each exit, you can encounter a Pokémon, and the two whistling Aura Spheres finally found its location, exploding on its body one after another, causing the giant earthworm to twist its body and rush out from the ninth exit!

At that moment, Tan Xiaoshi, who had been waiting for a long time, ran over wielding his hammer!

Take a leap!
Fire Hammer - Close Combat!
"How can you play whack-a-mole without a hammer?"

"Although the Hidden Steel Treasure Master is not a groundhog but an earthworm, it's not that different!"

This hammer blow struck a vital point, causing the Hidden Steel Treasure Master's eyes to dart around wildly, and his six little fists to dance wildly in mid-air!
"Chirp chirp chirp!"

The intense vibrations made it unable to think, and it finally crashed to the ground with a loud thud and passed out.

Charcoal Servant raised the hammer!
We've defeated the Steel Lord! Another achievement added to the Knight's Medal!
"That expression you just made was so smug. Are you something that came out of some retro cartoon? You're really crazy."

"But everyone seems to be having a lot of fun. After all, an ordinary mole would be knocked down after just one hit, unlike the Steel Lord who gets beaten up so badly."

"By the way, up close, the worm really does look like a sausage."

Along with the excavation and fighting that just took place, a section of the rock wall that was not very solid collapsed!

The secret seasoning is inside!

When a Pokémon eats salty seasoning, it will rise up in a silvery-white aura, which can relieve pain and numbness in the hands and feet, and also improve muscle strength. In other words, salty seasoning is a seasoning that is quite suitable for Steel-type Pokémon.

"So, it's even more powerful than the Salt of Purification?"

"Let's try cooking some new food!"

"Teppanyaki and barbecue related to steel?"

As Guangtai was thinking this, she suddenly heard the roar of the fossil pterosaur.

The pterosaur flew down from the sky, its claws clutching a bunch of random ingredients. Among them were several thick, tail-like things that caught the attention of the moss. However, although there were several tails, they were different colors and sizes, clearly belonging to different Pokémon!

It wandered around the area and saw many remnants left behind by the Pokémon when they fled. It remembered what they had said when it talked to Swellow, Aluminosi, and Spellweaver.

If you see anything strange, be sure to pick it up and bring it back quickly; this is a fine tradition of our gang!
[A rare and precious ingredient: Slowpoke's tail.]

[Description: Slowpoke's tail emits a sweet smell, and biting into it brings a feeling of happiness. This naturally detached tail is an easily obtained yet very valuable ingredient. A common and delicious dish in Alola is made by drying Slowpoke's tail and then boiling it in salt water.]

[Obtained: Cooking methods for Slowpoke's tail (several). Grilled Tail Meat Curry, Smoked Tail, Grilled Slowpoke Tail, Boiled Salted Tail]

[Exotic ingredient: Motor lizard's tail.]

[Description: The Motor Lizard has a flexible, thick tail. In battle, it occasionally uses the "Tail Severing" technique to sever its tail and escape, or to evade enemies. This tail seems to be a very rare food source, after all, it's a dragon's tail.]

In addition, there are flakes dropped by wild jellyfish, branches of Natura stramonium, and pincers of iron-armed pistol shrimp.

Let's make teppanyaki!

"As for the iron plate, we can take it from the Master of the Hidden Steel."

"I also have a homemade side dish!"

The amazing fragrance gradually brought back the consciousness that the Hidden Steel Master had lost.

It blinked, rolled its massive body, and watched as a group of Pokémon were grilling themselves with the metal pieces that had fallen off its body. Its taste buds began to be stimulated; it had exhausted its strength after being defeated, and its stomach was starting to rumble with hunger.

It smells so good, it smells amazing!
It tastes just as delicious as the mud on the back of that earthen turtle. If you could add a little bit of that mixed mud, the flavor would be incredibly rich!

No, no, no, the main delicious food I was talking about wasn't barbecue!
"You're awake. What, do you want some too?"

"But we're eating normal food, you probably can't handle it, right?"

Qian Gangbao stared intently at the sizzling, oily food, enhanced by salty seasonings, his mouth watering!

I admit that it was wrong of me to attack you before!
You guys took all the seasonings too, so surely it's okay if I get a bite?

If you have any other needs, please let me know. I really can't hold back anymore!

Various secret seasonings and spices are mixed and roasted at high temperatures, creating an aroma that comes from the oils and plants.
No, I don't want barbecue!

"It's a savory seasoning, I added a savory seasoning!"

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

boss!

I'd like some teppanyaki!
No meat, I want sizzling hot plate!
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A day later, some students wearing Orange Academy uniforms came to the vicinity because of a "campus treasure hunt".

The so-called extracurricular activity treasure hunt is a special extracurricular activity of the academy. By freely going to the destination, you can encounter many Pokémon and find your own treasure.

It usually begins shortly after enrollment. Although it's called a treasure hunt, there's no actual treasure; it's more about free adventure in the Padiya region, experiencing various things.

You can challenge gyms, help people in need, or even search for treasure.

You can learn a lot of things that you can't learn in school, and there are also many opportunities to play against each other.

Although the school atmosphere is not good right now, and some students bully others on campus, the treasure hunt is still going on as usual.

However, these students heard strange rumors in the vicinity.

"The workers said that the hidden master of steel, which had been hiding in the mining area, has really appeared. It is a super-sized dragworm!"

"However, that guy's situation was a bit strange. It's said that he was waving around with six arms, using iron plates that had fallen off his body to ask the workers to help heat them up, then putting food on them to grill, and evenly sprinkling some kind of salty seasoning on top."

"What are you talking about? What do you mean the Steel Master's barbecue stand has been set up and is very popular?"

"The school is right. Treasure hunting really teaches you a lot of things you can't learn in school. I've never seen anything like it before!"

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The First District in the South.

Little Key Path, Lighthouse Research Institute.

This research institute belongs to Dr. Orin's research institute. It was built by raising funds from enterprises using the prototype of the Ether Crystal Bead.

Inside the research institute, there were many books, computer monitors with dim lighting, and some strange machines.

A boy with light-colored, naturally curly hair is looking at the content on the monitor, which is some strange news about recent events in Padia.

The most significant point is that the legendary "secret seasoning" seems to have been confirmed to actually exist, and even the rumored Pokémon have appeared one after another!
"Secret seasoning?"

"Let me look, it should be here."

The boy left the monitor, found a ghost story magazine with a red cover on the bookshelf, and flipped through it repeatedly until he finally found the page about the secret seasoning.

This is a legendary ingredient from the Parthian region, said to instantly revive the dying. There are five types in total. A single lick of its powder can nourish the body, promote blood circulation, prevent aging, and boost immunity.

However, the legend also says that it is related to the Zero District, and it is just a ghost story.

But did the ghost story come true?
The boy looked very suspicious.
"A stone bird that can fry French fries, a hairy cliff crab that can boil crab claws, a worm that can grill—isn't this news from the Padiya region a bit too outrageous? Is it fake news?"

"But if we can find these ingredients, we can definitely make even more delicious meals?"

"However, I should also set off."

The boy looked at the guard dog beside him, a large dog with the air of a gangster boss, and let out a low growl in agreement.

"Shall we go see her, Godfather Mastiff?"

"Let's go to Sector Zero!"

　P.S.: I had insomnia last night, so there will only be one update today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)