Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 488: Would the ending have been different if there had been other armor?

"Although I know that the participants in the Pokémon Fighting Tournament, especially the bull-type participants, are definitely not limited to [Bull-type Pokémon].

"However, the appearance of large milk tanks and goat mounts is somewhat reasonable."

"But even the Knight Snail has a snail that's a cow? And this guy doesn't have a visa!"

"If that's the case, then even a little snail is a cow!"

When the competition began, Guangtai realized that the Pokémon participating here were truly diverse.

Everyone who has anything to do with cattle came, and even those who have nothing to do with cattle came!
Especially that knight snail that appeared out of nowhere! If that snail were to win the title of "Champion Bullfighting," where would the other even-toed ungulates put their faces?
Fortunately, Steel is four times weak to Fire, and among the three regional forms of Tauros in Padina, the Flame Tauros can perfectly counter this Iron Snail.

Unlike Huang Bo, who continued training even the day before the competition, Guang Tai allowed everyone to get a full night's rest, and they didn't even log into the dream world.

A good rest is essential so that you can muster all your strength and perform at your best the next day!

"Although, according to Huang Bo's training method, if one trains continuously the day before and seeks a breakthrough, there will always be a situation where one has a sudden enlightenment and creates a new ultimate move when it comes to the moment of the official competition."

"This kind of thing happens all the time during our travels! That feeling of breaking through at the last minute is really amazing."

"But whenever the protagonist is in adversity, there's a flashback, a revolving lantern, a friendly punch, a power surge, and then he throws an illogical punch just for the sake of creating a lively atmosphere. While such moves are exhilarating, you have to be careful."

"If you're facing an opponent who's in top form, experienced, and fearless under pressure, even a newly mastered, powerful move will be ineffective!"

A true master relies on solid fundamental skills honed through decades of consistent practice to defeat all fancy tricks!

A martial artist once said this!

How foolish! Last-minute cramming won't work on me!
"These views are neither absolutely right nor absolutely wrong; they are simply the result of different situations and different enemies."

"Of course, this bullfighting competition is just like a roadside tournament that Ash participates in. For ordinary trainers, the intensity is just right. It's confusing but not brain-damaging. For professional trainers, the previous situations can be ignored."

"The focus is only on the few seeded players participating in this competition."

Guangtai casually surveyed some past bullfighting champions and found that these people also participated in similar activities every year.

Like Glucha, he specialized in skiing before becoming a Pokémon Trainer.

In the Johto region's all-around competitions, there are also people who specifically train their physical fitness in order to become world-class athletes in the competitions.

Therefore, Pokémon battles are not everything.

For some athletes, Pokémon battles are just a pastime in their lives. Unless they encounter some major turning point, they generally won't easily switch to becoming trainers.

"However, for the safety of the participants, the bullfighting competition is still a battle between Pokémon and bull-type Pokémon. It is said that in a long time ago, trainers would ride goats and use spears and red cloths to fight against Tauros and others."

However, this operation is limited to professionals.

For centuries, this sport has been regarded as a symbol of bravery and fighting prowess, and it was quite popular among the nobility.

Well, most residents in the area have not received professional training, and bullfighting is a rather dangerous occasion for them. If it is just for entertainment, there is no need to risk fractures by personally participating.

Although the opening ceremony was yesterday, there were still segments such as speeches by hosts and guests today. Guangtai heard the name "Principal of Orange Academy" and looked towards the high platform from afar.

It was a rather ordinary face, with a short, dark gray haircut, dark glasses with slanted frames, a well-fitting suit, and a mustache that looked like a single stroke.

The moss recognized it very quickly:

"That's Mu Fei, the current principal of Orange Academy. He knows Claver, but he doesn't seem as close as Claver and Xi Lan. They are obviously just friends, not close friends."

"After the start of the Tianxing Great Operation, Mu Fei resigned from his position as principal, feeling guilty towards the Tianxing Team. At the same time, he became the personal butler of Ordiga, one of the leaders of the Tianxing Team and the leader of the Fairy Gang."

"Although he felt guilty towards the Tianxing team, he also mentioned that the data from that time had been deleted by the head of the teaching department, etc."

"Back then, the school's teachers and dean of students turned a blind eye to bullying and other bad practices. As the principal, he did not stop it, or perhaps he was sidelined and unable to stop it. Either way, it shows that Mu Fei did not do a good job as the principal and was not competent."

Mu Fei came as a special guest. After all, Orange Academy is located on the edge of Yuanmo Town. As the principal of Orange Academy and Grape Branch Academy, he naturally had to show up at such a grand event, since many residents here were once students of the academy.

However, judging from his appearance, although he seemed very happy on the surface, there seemed to be an unresolved worry between his brows, perhaps because he had been scolded by Ye Ci.
After all, it seems that Ye Ci had previously grumbled about wanting to make major changes to the school, since Ye Ci is also the "chairperson" of the school.

"The bullfighting competition is also sponsored by the academy, huh. The speech is... it makes me feel sleepy without even realizing it."

"Click!" Tan Xiaoshi clung to the stands, listening intently even though it couldn't understand what the person in the distance was saying.

Finally, Mu Fei, the principal of Orange Academy, announced the mystery prize that the winner of the competition would receive—

"Click, click?!"

Tan Xiaoshi stared blankly at the armor gleaming in the distance from the stands.

"The ancient armor that has rendered meritorious service will be given as a mysterious prize—a celebratory armor!"

Guangmo also saw the gleaming golden armor.

Unlike typical old celebratory armor, this suit of armor is remarkably shiny and clearly in excellent condition.

It even faintly glowed with a pure golden light.

"The Celebration Armor is indeed golden, but most of the Celebration Armor has been ravaged by time, making its color old and dull."

"If Tanjiro gets the Celebration Armor, he can evolve into Crimson Knight, but the merits of this tattered armor you're wearing may already far exceed that prize, right?"

"You can already forge your own Celebration Armor, do you really need this?"

Guangtai looked at Tan Xiaoshi, who also slowly shook his head.

The timing of this armor's appearance is unfortunate.

If it were my past self, I might have directly touched it and evolved. But now, I have a better choice!

Lightmoss smiled and nodded: "Yes, yes, evolve with your own armor. You'll be facing that moment soon too. Every achievement represents light and power. When that energy gathers in the armor and transforms into superpowers, reacting to celebration..."

"I believe that the celebratory armor I forge myself will be stronger than the armor I get from others."

"But, then again."

Guangtai suddenly touched her chin, looking at the enthusiastic Tan Xiaoshi, who was interacting with the soldiers in formation.

Celebratory armor and magical armor are ultimately just ancient armor. For Tanjiro, who represents a trainee knight, receiving the armor signifies either meritorious service or a ceremony of knighthood.

Samurai can evolve into two forms because these are the only two types of armor available in the Padia region.

However, in other regions...
"Legendary armor, armor that allows people to prolong their lives [eternal]."

"Legendary armor, the armor that grants immortality [Gold]."

If it is named after the Armor of Celebration.

Should they be called "Undying Armor" and "Golden Armor"?
If Tanjiro were to come into contact with these two types of armor, would a new evolution form emerge?

Judging from the performance of the two suits of armor in special episodes and spin-off works.

It will probably be:

The Immortal Demon King and the Golden Tyrant?
But this is just a thought.

Although I have mastered the technology to make them, I do not have the complete materials to make them. With only the molten steel of Heatran, this is only the basics.

"Besides the celebratory armor, what other mysterious prizes are there? After all, only a few people bring Tanjiro to the bullfighting competition. For most people, getting this armor is just a bonus."

"After all, the honors on those armors weren't his own. They probably belonged to some ancient general."

Moreover, Guangtai sensed that although the celebratory armor was far away, it seemed to have already sensed Tanjiro's presence.

The goal is very clear: the emotions hidden within that armor desire a successor, and are therefore glowing, beckoning Charcoal Knight to make contact with it!
However, Tanjiro only glanced at it and then ignored it, which left the armor puzzled.

Such a powerful warrior, why don't you come to me, let me merge with you, and become even stronger?
Leaving aside the eagerness of the Armor of Celebration.
Lightmoss, Charcoal Servant, and the Array Soldiers were all eyeing the other prizes.

"Ah! It's here! As expected, there's a year's supply of Pokémon food!"

This seems to appear in every competition: a year's supply of Pokémon food. For ordinary trainers, this can save a significant amount of money. And what's most memorable about it in the anime is...
Ash seems to have received a similar prize, but it appears that Snorlax ate them all.
Besides this, similar prizes include a "full set of nutritional drinks".

"Huh?! What's that?"

Suddenly, the moss saw something useful!

During the prize display, there was a "side prize" placed next to a year's supply of Pokémon food, and that thing was—

Glorious Vegetables!

"Promoted and operated by Nimbus City, and grown by the highest quality vegetable from Fubuki City in the Unova League, this vegetable is enjoyable for both humans and Pokémon, and it will boost your appetite! For some reason, in the energy-rich Padilla region, this vegetable seems to be even more beneficial to physical and mental health!"

"Make sure to look for the anti-counterfeiting label. The mascot for Glow Vegetables is a Pokémon named [Calycerin]!"

Then, a scene of Qishu selling products appeared on the big screen in the arena!
"As expected of a top streamer, although she's not as popular as she was during Zhu Zi's time, her dedication is truly unparalleled!"

Guangtai quickly sent a message to Qishu, and the other party replied very quickly:
[Hehehe! You saw it! How about it, Qishu's promotion~—pretty good, right~! I've already said, you can completely rest assured about the promotional cooperation for Glorious Vegetables!]

[As long as my Qishu is involved in the promotion, Nijigasaki City will fully support it! As you said, the cooperation with Fukiyori City is also going very smoothly~!]

Using these high-quality food products as prizes in large-scale competitions would further pique people's curiosity. Even if they don't win a prize, they will still see advertisements for Guanghui Vegetables in their daily lives, instantly instilling in them a positive impression that "this is a good product!"

Just like Pokémon snacks, which can be bought offline, but Pokémon snacks that are used as prizes in major competitions are naturally of higher quality and more anticipated by the public, right? Of course, the price will definitely be a little higher as well!

[Lady Crown's popularity will continue to rise because of her appearance in this competition!]

Looking at the Brilliant Vegetables packaging box with the Brilliant Vegetables logo
Although it's too far to see clearly, it should be an image that is more easily accepted by the Padiya region.

"Not bad, entrusting it to Qishu was definitely the right choice. By the way, does the cultural tourism promotion of this place rely entirely on Qishu?"

Principal Mu Fei's promotion of the prizes basically ended there.

Although there are still special prizes awarded based on rankings, most participants no longer care about them!

A high bonus and a year's supply of food and vegetables are enough!
"The subsequent additional rewards are clearly aimed at trainers with unique needs."

"Yes, our match is the first one!"

Let's get off to a great start!

With the sound of cannons and fireworks, the bullfighting competition has begun. Around the arena, there are many contestants waiting to enter the arena. Most of the trainers are of the "cowgirl" and "ranch uncle" types.

In addition, there are fighters, mountaineers, researchers, and even students from the Padiya Academy.

Guangtai's first opponent was a current student!
However, he is not very old. On the contrary, he has a stubble beard and is a dark-skinned fat man. However, he is one of the few "Tauros specialist" trainers in the game!
[Student "Kojiro" has come to take on the challenge!]

"Kojiro from the West Third District is one of the experts on Tauros. He's an older student at the school and uses a Fighting-type Tauros. During his time in the Crimson Era, his level was 29. His ability is Intimidate or..."

"Anger acupoints!"

"Moo!" The black-skinned Tauros charged into the arena, and cheers erupted all around, even the chubby black-skinned uncle Kojiro was enthusiastic!
"Tauro, use the double kick on Tanjiro!"

(End of this chapter)