Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 467 Your Ingredients Are Attacking Your Fuel
"Such a huge bamboo! No, is this thing actually a rocket?!"

Every appearance of Kaguya-sama is awe-inspiring to onlookers, and the same is true for Reiho.

Its enormous, rocket-like body, yet with a distinct bamboo-like shape, makes it hard to believe that such a thing could be a Pokémon!

Leihe carefully examined Kaguya's condition.

Then a strange remark came out:

"Old, undisputed old-school Rocket-type Pokémon, is there such a thing?"

"Don't use your appraisal ability on Pokémon." Guangtai immediately stopped Leihe's urge to confide: "Even if a Rocket is old, it won't be worth much."

"Of course, if there's special technology on it, that's a different story, but don't tell me you also have the profession of a mechanic."

Kaguya slowly moved deeper into the bamboo forest, completely ignoring Reiho's assessment, but in reality, Miss Kaguya was already very frightened.

[The comment from those "socialites" is really sharp. I'm just worthless rocket scrap, but... but at least I have the startup equipment for an alien spaceship, so even if I dismantle it, I can still sell it for some money, right?]

Ah, I really want to take a breather in a dark, cramped place.

Even in a dark and cramped place, you are still very large and can be seen at a glance.

Guangtai sighed helplessly as she watched Kaguya hide in the bamboo forest, but because of her enormous size, it only made her look ridiculously self-deceiving.

Fortunately, most of the Pokémon here are partners. As for the wild Pokémon, with so many powerful Pokémon fighting around here, they were scared away long ago.

Next, Lightmoy began preparing dinner. When Tortoise emerged from its Poké Ball, offering secret seasonings and precious berries, it naturally surprised Reho again. This tomb raider had her eye on Lightmoy's backpack, on those unopened Poké Balls. She was certain that there were some unknown, never-before-seen Pokémon inside.

Reiho: "Is it a regional form? It is said that in different remote regions, there are examples of Pokémon undergoing different changes."

"Oh, it smells so good. What is that?"

Holding the glowing branch, Guangmo said, "This is the secret seasoning, a treasure of the Padmaya region. How about it? Since it was brought out of the giant pit and planted 200 years ago, this is the first time you Padmaya people have seen the real thing, isn't it?"

"Adding it to bamboo rice and stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat will make the flavor very rich and the aroma irresistible. Different seasonings have different effects, and my hands have three flavors: sweet, bitter, and salty."

"If I could get sour and spicy flavors, then all five flavors would be perfect!"

Hearing the sizzling sound of ingredients being fried in hot oil in the wok, smelling the mixed aroma of spices, and feeling the softness and texture of the dough.

The flames leaping under the stone stove seemed to have a life of their own, and Leihe lowered her head in confusion.

"Oh dear~"

Inside the makeshift wood-fired stove, Gu Yuyu was hiding and feasting on the charcoal and firewood, showing off his delicious food!

Leihe: "?"

"Your ingredients are attacking your ingredients."

"wrong!"

"Your fuel is attacking your fuel!"

Although the charcoal used as fuel was consumed, the flames of the ancient jade fish became even more intense!
Guangtai: "Don't worry about it. Charcoal exists as a traditional Chinese medicine in remote areas."

The ancient jade fish ate the charcoal while slapping the stove with its tail!

Give me some more!

Leihe crossed her arms and looked at the scene before her with great curiosity.

Uh... the other fire-attribute burning bug didn't lie down after it had eaten its fill either.

It and the other Pokémon dragged over a large number of bamboo stalks. Then, the strange insect Pokémon, whose entire body seemed to be covered in steel armor, lightly touched the bamboo with its claws, and made them crack smoothly with a series of thuds!
Leihe: "It's [Splitting], right? It's a very useful move in everyday life."

"This looks interesting, I'll help too. But since it's rice, do you carry any grains with you?"

Guangtai patted Device C and magically produced a lot of rice from it.

"What is that?!" Leihe felt that she had been surprised enough since she encountered the light moss. What kind of superpower was this that could produce food from a machine?
Why do I suddenly realize how little I know?

"It's a special device that connects to another dimension. But you're a tomb raider, and you study ancient history and mythology. It's normal that you don't understand technology. There's no need to look confused and frustrated."

Guangtai comforted Leihe.

However, Reho herself does not like using technology-related things. When teaching, she will ask her students whether they prefer new or old things, except for the Crystal Beads.

When using the Crystal Orb to perform Crystallization in battle, a special mention will be made of technology activation.

Wash the fresh bamboo tubes and set them aside. Put the grains and various ingredients into the soaked grains, stir well, add the magical powdered sugar to enhance the taste, and add the secret sweetener.

"The ingredients used are varied. We're using Slowpoke's delicious tail here, which my Pteranodon picked up from the roadside anyway."

"Then we need to add Mochi Mushroom, which is a specialty of my hometown. It's something that makes monsters and dragon-type Pokémon drool."

"Add the popular Green Pea to the market."

"The Radiant Radish from Radiant Vegetables is of Gold Star quality and should be diced."

Pack all the materials into a bamboo tube, add an appropriate amount of water, and then seal it tightly with a large leaf.

Next, it's time to light a fire and grill.

"Mera~!"

Burn the cricket pupae under the stone stove, their five tentacles blazing with full force!

Place the bamboo tube over a flame and turn it over to roast. The bamboo tube will slowly seep out bamboo sap. After roasting for several tens of minutes, the aroma will begin to spread.

"You need to control the heat well. If the heat is too high, the rice will burn easily, and if the heat is too low, the rice won't cook properly."

The moss reminded the little insect of something, and the burning insect's antennae twitched:
"Mera!"

You can rest assured about getting things done by Chong! Chong is an artist; his mastery of fire is extremely refined!
Just wait for your meal!
However, one fire worm is not enough to heat all the bamboo tubes.

Therefore, Victini stepped forward without hesitation!
"Tini!"

Use the flames of victory to bake!

This is the V menu! Hehe!
"Can food baked in the fire of victory grant you unlimited power? This sounds more like the set of a food drama."

Guangtai stroked her chin and greeted him:

"The stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork is ready too. The ingredients used are fresh bamboo shoots from here, high-quality oil, a broken tail from a motley lizard, the skin of a wild jellyfish, coarse scallions, and ginger."

"Add our secret savory and sweet seasonings, and look, the dish is sparkling!"

Wow, there are flashbangs too!
Dishes enhanced by the secret seasoning shine like radiant dishes, since the seasoning itself has this effect.

Looking at the meal she had prepared, Guangtai knew that this meal, made with special cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients, would undoubtedly enhance the Pokémon's physical abilities.

[Food: Bamboo Rice (a secret recipe dish)]

[Description: A natural, unspoiled aroma. The fresh, clean scent released after being roasted over charcoal. There seems to be a hint of smokiness as well.]

[Effect: Deliciousness +50%, Vitality +150%, Energy +30%, boosts vitality, fully restores the life and all status conditions of Pokémon and humans!]

[Secret Effect: Activates the stomach, cures loss of appetite, and enhances vitality.]

[Food: Stir-fried bamboo shoots with pork (a secret recipe dish).]

[Description: High in fiber and rich in vitamins, bamboo shoots are hailed as the king of healthy vegetables. Combined with the dragon's tail and the land-grown wood ear mushrooms, this dish is infused with powerful energy.]

[Effects: Deliciousness +100%, Training Limit +10%, Health +100%, Increased Stamina, Fully restores the life and all status conditions of Pokémon and humans!]

[Secret Effect: Improves physical health and eliminates disease.]

Lightmoss then took out the remaining Poké Balls, each a different color.

Infuse Deoxys in the Masterball with a vitality potion.

Let's see if the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon intends to eat, but the Bridge Dragon only likes rocks; it's practically a reincarnation of Daigo.

The rest?
"Ow!"

The water roared as it emerged from the ball, its big head looking left and right, its eyes lighting up at the sight of the fragrant food!
Hmm, this smells somewhat like peach, but it's also a little different!
"Ow!"

Got it, it's that secret sweetener from last time, it tasted really good!

"A dragon? It's a dragon I've never seen before. Why does it look a bit like something I've seen in a history book?"

Leihe's expression changed slightly; she was deep in thought.

As for Guangtai Xindao, as a Padian, Leihe naturally knew about the undulating waters.

After all, the Book of Vermilion and the Book of Purple contain illustrations of the paradoxical three sacred beasts being forcibly merged. Although those illustrations were drawn by ancient scientific expedition members, they do contain elements of "Suiki".

However, it was through that book that the Parthians learned about the Water Lord.

However, that is the most paradoxical part.

Although the illustrations in that book depict elements related to the Three Holy Beasts, the book was actually written two hundred years ago, fifty years before the Three Holy Beasts were even born.

Therefore, the so-called elements of the Three Sacred Beasts are simply the paradoxical combination of the three beasts, only in a somewhat abstract way!
Watching the rice slurping and rippling in the water, Leihe pondered for a moment, then vaguely realized something and muttered to herself:

"That's right. This guy looks a bit like Suicune, a legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, although I've never seen Suicune before." "However, there are records of its appearance in history books."

"And, in the Book of Vermilion and Purple, there is something similar that is called Mythical Pokémon."

“Those are Pokémon from another world. Don’t be surprised.” Lightmoy answered Reho’s confusion simply, but Reho shook her head at Lightmoy’s explanation, becoming even more confused!
"What do you mean by 'Don't be surprised if they come from another world'? Did you say something incredible?"

Leihe's doubts and thirst for knowledge were aroused, but seeing that Guangtai did not intend to say more, she immediately began to scratch her head.

"I'm sorry, but everything that could be written down in this part has already been written in the Book of Crimson and Purple. The remaining part is not your area of ​​expertise, and some things involve secrets within the Alliance. Although you are a descendant of the Padia royal family, well..."

"Okay, I understand, I understand!" Leihe quickly waved her hand, then sighed, but in her heart she thought that she would have to study that supernatural magazine more carefully when she got back.

It seems that some things may not be fake after all!
The fragrance that filled the entire bamboo forest also attracted the Pokémon that were training.

In the sky, the fossil pterosaurs, flying freely, also strolled back from afar.

While searching for prey and wandering around, fossil pterosaurs never stopped, except when they were sleeping.

Emperor Yan hid in the bamboo forest, watching from afar, which made Leihe a little suspicious. However, Guangtai told her not to worry, as the oppressive aura was from another companion.

Martial arts instructor Masado waved his hand, stopping everyone's pre-meal training!

Okay, everyone, let's eat first!

This was the first time that Xiong's apprentice had ever seen something so mouthwatering!
Fresh bamboo shoots are delicious enough on their own, but who would have thought that they could be made to this extent after being simply stir-fried?!
Paired with steaming hot, flavorful bamboo rice.
"Fight! Fight!"

How could I possibly tolerate this? Since that's the case, how could I possibly endure it?

Therefore, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, and starve their body.
I'm hungry!

My will is not strong enough; I was easily defeated by a simple meal. I really am.
The bear apprentice glanced at his formidable rival, Riolu.

The blue puppy had already started grabbing food and putting it into its mouth without the slightest hesitation!
"beat!"

The bear apprentice immediately picked up a bamboo tube, not minding its scalding heat, and shouted out!

I'm so grateful to be able to eat such delicious food!

Okay, I'm going to eat ten buckets!

"what?"

Riolu's face was still covered in rice grains. Seeing his bear apprentice wolfing down the food, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and momentarily forgot to stuff food into his mouth.

Ten, ten buckets of rice?

You really have a big appetite!
The blue-haired puppy couldn't help but start thinking.

If this guy can eat so much, I wonder if the trainer can afford to feed him.

Won't this bankrupt the trainers?

Among the current companions, some don't need to eat, some only eat meteorites, and some just gnaw on tree fruits.

But someone like you, a complete idiot.
However, since it's a special kind of food, I have to eat it like crazy!
"Click?"

Tanjiro glanced at Riolu-sensei, the powerful Pokémon called Kuma-no-Kara, and then at his own rice bowl.

You're all eating!

I want to eat too! I'll eat until I'm stuffed!
"What?!"

Watching the little ones huffing and puffing as they ate, Masado, filled with curiosity and doubt, used his shadow to grab a few pieces of stir-fried bamboo shoots.

He put the bamboo shoot slices in his mouth and chewed them, his cheeks puffed out, making crunching noises, his two torch-like eyes flashed, and then he exclaimed in surprise!
"Ma Xia!"

Wow! That's incredible.

Marshall gave a thumbs up!
It was a pleasant surprise. It was delicious!

This is the highest praise!

But I won't eat ten buckets, I'll just eat five to whet my appetite!
While his friends were excitedly showing off their food, all that could be heard here was the sound of them wolfing down their food.

"Phew, this tastes amazing! It's incredible that such simple food can be made to my liking!"

"Wow, I'm a little touched that we haven't had a proper meal in so many days."

Leihe savored the food with satisfaction, but when she glanced at her compressed biscuits, she couldn't help but laugh at herself.

Those who frequently raid tombs know this.
The ancient tombs he robbed didn't offer any sacrificial items to improve his meals.

"To be frank, I am a chef with a special title. In Unova, I am known as the extraordinary chef, and I am quite famous."

"What's called 'exotic cuisine' is actually 'magical cuisine'!"

Leihe raised an eyebrow, but didn't press the matter. After all, she wasn't a chef, and she just wanted to enjoy the moment!

"I'm really lucky!" Leihe began to focus on tasting the food, while Guangtai glanced around at her companions and finally looked at the turtle munching on bamboo shoots not far away.

The secret seasoning makes the Pokémon that eats it grow to a huge size, but after being planted on Torterra, it didn't seem to cause any changes, possibly because Torterra didn't eat the seasoning directly.

However, compared to humans tasting seasonings or turning seasonings into dishes, it seems unlikely that such gigantification would be triggered.

Three spice plants were planted around the sacred little tree, and the excess parts were nurtured in the connected world and given to the Brilliant King in a dream.

"Seasonings," Leihe finally spoke after finishing her meal.

"However, it is said that in the Padiya region, the seasonings eaten by the treasure masters are not in their fully grown form."

“I have read such records in history books. Nobody knows what those seasonings would look like if they grew to their full potential. Rather, it is strange that these seasonings have been growing in the wild for 200 years and are still the same.”

As Guangtai listened to Leihe's explanation, she suddenly thought of the "Taijing Mother Tree".

It is said that all the seasonings were transplanted from that tree.

"Hmm, if it fully matures, will it become like the Crystal Mother Tree? That would be a bit dangerous. If the Earth Platform Turtle becomes completely crystallized, wouldn't it become another kind of Talebagos?"

Anyway, they're all turtles, right?
Moreover, the Taijing turtle became extinct due to crustal movement, while the Tutai turtle is the crust itself!

So you're the Talebagos killer after all!

"Tooth soil".

The earth turtle is chewing on bamboo shoots.

Suddenly, his big eyes widened!
A tremendous power began to surge within its body!

boom.
Rumble! Like the movement of the earth's crust, the Earth Platform Turtle emitted a light similar to crystallization, but no crystals appeared on its body. Instead, a strange aura emerged!

That's the aura of the Pokémon that owns it!

"Your Earth Platform Turtle!" Leihe stared in disbelief at the soaring light and aura emanating from the Earth Platform Turtle!

This startled the other Pokémon!

"Has it become a Pokémon Master?"

"I read in a book that Pokémon that eat the secret seasoning will grow to an abnormally large size and have a strange aura-like thing appear around them."

"Furthermore, why did it suddenly glow? What triggered it with the secret seasoning?"

The moss also approached the turtle and discovered tiny "crystallizations" in the special soil on the turtle's back!
"This is."

The moss suddenly realized what had happened.

In order to grow the secret seasoning, some Padian soil is needed, which contains crystalline components.

It complements the secret seasoning, promoting soil crystallization and fertilization.

[Ecological Soil: When mixed with the soil of Padiyaa, it produces extremely fertile soil, which, combined with sacred white shrubs and the core soils of various regions, creates a unique terroir.]

Because the soil in Padia is rich in crystalline substances, small crystalline fragments inevitably appear on the soil. These fragments emit a weak amount of crystalline energy, which can generate the crystalline aura of the Pokémon that has been created, known as "Radiant Aura."

[If you obtain the crystalline soil from the Zero Void and the water from the Crystal Pool in Kitakami Township, it will trigger a star crystallization phenomenon, multiplying the soil's activity. However, if you do this, you will not be able to blend the soil into "Phantom Soil."]

The energy of the Taijing crystal is too domineering and intense. While it may give rise to extreme prosperity, it is far from the ultimate answer.

"So that's how it is?" Lightmoy touched the somewhat confused Earth Platform Turtle: "Don't worry, the power of Taijing ends here."

"You can now activate your Master Pokémon form, which is gigantic! But don't use it carelessly, as it consumes accumulated Tai Crystal energy."

The earth turtle's eyes lit up slightly!
Oh, temporary gigantification! That's legal!
Well, I still want to master shrinking. Being too big is sometimes not good for moving around or going through doors. Although it looks impressive, it's really funny when I get stuck in a cave or doorway!
Turtle still harbors resentment about the time he got stuck at Dr. Makomo's doorstep.

He longed to learn an illegal shrinking technique.

But that's really unlikely.

Even the moss could only laugh.

Put it this way.

The Terrapinus tortoise has actually become a weakened version of the "ecological core"!
(End of this chapter)