Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 562 Rotom: The Machine Soul is overjoyed!

Rotom has a hard time describing how it feels to be defeated, as it has almost never fought a battle since its inception and is only good at playing pranks.

In the past, there were no special appliances with special motors that could transform its form, so Rotom has long existed in the world in its normal form.

The girl's words brought back memories of the past for it. As a ghost, it could appear in a revolving lantern, which was truly unbelievable. Born in a sunlit city, it was like that boy, spending its days in a dark and gloomy room.
But it doesn't matter, I can emit light and brightness, and therefore I can also illuminate his world.

If he hates the sun, then become his sun!
But when did he leave that place, say goodbye to himself, and then a group of people who wanted to study him appeared? Rotom was sad, lost, helpless, afraid, and angry. All sorts of emotions surged in his heart, and finally, all these feelings disappeared one by one.

All that remains is the most fundamental and pure longing.

"Loloto!"

We lost!

With that thought, Rotom fell to the ground with a sad expression!
It was frozen by the additional effect of the blizzard, [Freeze], preventing it from moving around freely in its plasma form!
When Blizzard is used, there is a certain probability that it will freeze the opponent. Once frozen, the opponent will be unable to move.

Xiao Guang took out a special pink Poké Ball.

【Heal Ball】: Pokémon captured using a Heal Ball will have all their HP and status conditions restored upon capture.

Using this ball was the result of Xiaoguang's careful consideration; the so-called healing refers to rebirth.

So, after the Heal Ball was thrown out, giving Rotom a new lease on life, the Plasma Pokémon darted out of the ball and quietly looked at Dawn with a strange smile.

Not only Xiao Guang, but also the light emanating from Xiao Guang's backpack at this moment.

"This is the prince!" Xiao Guang also noticed that his backpack was glowing, and the strong light even reached the outside world. A cheerful murmur rang in Xiao Guang's mind.

Having obtained the egg from Zhuqing City, they had only walked all the way to Baidai Forest. Although they took a slight detour to the Valley Power Plant and Flower Field, it seemed that the number of steps was still insufficient for the prince to hatch it.

However, in response to Hikaru's resolute feelings, and Rotom's complex emotions that were a mixture of joy and melancholy, he...
After Xiaoguang took the egg out of the container, a dazzling light, like the sun, illuminated the gloomy mansion. Two tentacles emerged from the blue jade-like egg, and the blue prince, with a smile and his eyes closed, was born.

It slowly opened its eyes.

"Mana~"

Manaphy was held in Hikari's arms like a newborn baby, a scene very similar to the one in the movie where Haruka holds Manaphy.

However, the first prince seemed to possess great intelligence. He wasn't confused; rather, he appeared to already know everything about the outside world. He didn't cry or fuss, but simply smiled, looking around and softly chanting as if greeting someone.
This is also a very incredible thing among all Pokémon that hatch from eggs.

"It's a Pokémon egg?!"

Caizhong stared in disbelief at the hatched Manaphy: "So you had something like this in your backpack? But what is this Pokémon? I've never seen it before."

"Blue skin, it looks like a Water-type Pokémon? Although it's not a Grass-type Pokémon, it's so cute!"

"Mana!" Manaphy raised his little hand, his antennae swaying. After greeting everyone, the prince uttered unclear sounds to Xiaoguang, as if learning to speak:
"Hishikali!"

Manaphy laughed happily.

"How could the egg hatch so quickly? I haven't even done much yet."

Xiao Guang also found it very strange, like a miracle.

Of course, Manaphy's eggs are kept in small containers, so they can't be wiped and cared for like regular eggs, but the moss coughs gently:
"There are some people who can easily hatch and raise Pokémon eggs simply by carrying them, and even hatch them in battle so that the newborn Pokémon can join the battle immediately. There are such examples."

"Of course, among legendary Pokémon, Manaphy is said to have the shortest [hatching period]."

In the game, hatching eggs is as simple as walking a certain number of steps. However, in reality, breeding eggs is a highly technical process, since not just anyone can open a Pokémon Breeder or Breeding House.

"Some things that happen inside the egg will be remembered by the unhatched Pokémon. If there is a major stimulus, it will affect their personality and behavior at birth. It is said that the Pokémon hatched by people with hatching talent will have a personality and behavior pattern that is closer to their hatcher."

"At the same time, placing the egg near an active Pokémon will help it hatch. If the Pokémon in your party has the ability 'Flame Body' or 'Magma Armor', the egg will hatch faster."

"Some Pokémon will take the first person they see when they hatch as their mother. However, for the prince, it has already decided that you are its mother."

Akin's Togepi and Pichu, having just hatched from their eggs, were able to engage in high-intensity battles without exhibiting the naivety often seen in baby Pokémon. This is because they had already been influenced by Akin while still in the eggs and had gained a basic understanding of the outside world and its situation.

Rotom stared at Manaphy, a strange feeling suddenly welling up inside him.

Yes, that's how it is!
It then looked at Xiao Guang, who was holding Manaphy.

This girl is...
It was a truly dazzling and joyful light.
The birth of Pokémon, the encounter between new Pokémon and humans, and the appearance of Manaphy at this time reminded Rotom of himself many years ago.
About seventeen years ago, right?
Back then, Chi Ri and I were just as happy. We thought we would be together forever, and that those happy moments would continue forever.
But why did they eventually separate? That loneliness had lasted for a very, very long time.

"It is a blessing to be born with or grow up with your friends."

Rotom heard what Lightmoss said, stared blankly at the strange backpacker, and then smiled!
That’s right!

You are all wonderful people! Just like my dearest friends from my memories!
For ghosts, time is meaningless, but for humans, time is very precious!
So that's how that girl could give birth to light. She and Chi Ri are the same kind of person!
However, there are also differences!

And so much time has passed!

Manaphy smiled, sensing Rotom's inner thoughts, and its antennae emitted a red glow!

The light connected Rotom and Little Light, and in that instant, their hearts were exchanged.

"Mind swap!"

Looking at "Little Light" and "Rotom," whose hearts had been swapped and who were making strange noises, Lightmoy told them not to be nervous:
"This is Manaphy's move. Remember what I said? The prince of the sea is born with the power to unite Pokémon and exchange their hearts. Through the exchange of hearts, the barriers between people and Pokémon can be eliminated."

"It will recover after a period of time, but if the distance is too far, I don't know what will happen."

Prior to Generation VII, Mind Swap was Manaphy's signature move.

"Humans become Pokémon, and Pokémon become humans."

Hikari's voice came from Rotom's mouth. Rotom could speak human language. Although it was currently controlled by Hikari's consciousness, it still reminded Hikari of the [Rotom Pokédex].

Because Porygon was banned in the series and became the scapegoat for Pikachu, Rotom may have been designed to replace Porygon or serve as its superior Mythical Pokémon, especially since its battle music is the background music of Legendary Pokémon.

However, as the number of Rotoms increased and they were successfully used in various technological devices, the nature of Rotoms completely changed.

They've evolved from simple Pokémon into companions, like the Rotom Pokédex, which can talk to humans and have strong personalities, giving them a more vibrant and alive feel than just artificial intelligence.

The "Polygonist Phone" only appears in the spin-off work, Master Bao.

The red light above Manaphy's head flashed again, and the swapped consciousnesses were returned. After the brief and wondrous experience, Hikari and Rotom exchanged a glance.

Hikaru hugged Manaphy: "Although it was only a momentary exchange, I think I understand now that you can't appear before humans and are hiding in this ghostly mansion, waiting for the sun to shine on you again."

"Rotom~" A strange smile appeared on Rotom's face. Although it had been happy all along, after the mind swap just now, it felt that following this girl might really bring some good things!
Lightmoss: "It said that this light was very dazzling. Much brighter than a light bulb! As pure and warm as the sun."

"It hasn't seen such light in a long time, so it trusts you!"

"Hmm, this could be considered a [great joy for the machine spirit]!"

It's not that I believe machines have souls, but that the machine really does have a soul! As long as you can make the machine's soul happy, automatic washing machines, cookie baking machines, automatic lawn mowing and drying machines, and machines that never overheat are all a piece of cake!
And isn't Rotom the "machine soul"?

Speaking of which, during the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon era, there was a strange conversation between the Red Sun of another world and the Rotom Dex.

Xiao Guang: "That's wonderful! I'm honored to receive your approval. Please take care of me in the future, Rotom!"

"Rotom~" Rotom's way of showing friendliness was to talk to the other party with an electric shock. Of course, Rotom originally intended to do so, but suddenly remembered the boy from his past.

Ah, back then, I attacked him with an electric shock, which caused the boy to search for me everywhere. That was wrong.

So Rotom didn't unleash any lightning, but Hikari touched his body on her own initiative.

A crackling current passed through Xiao Guang's body, which startled Rotom, but it quickly realized that the girl in front of it was completely unharmed, which surprised it greatly, and it quickly understood something!

Hmm, I see! So you and that boy from before, while having similarities, also have differences!

Not only are your Pokémon immune to electricity, but it doesn't even work on you, a human!
"Oh dear, I got shocked by another Rotom before, so I'm not feeling too bad."

"Lo-Loto?!"

Hey, this isn't about whether it feels good or not! This is lightning!

Xiao Guang's words made Rotom feel that the girl in front of him was almost inhuman!

So that's how it is! You're Superman Guang!

However, both game lights and animation lights are actually quite resistant to electricity. When the animation's Little Light was in kindergarten, he was shocked by both positive and negative electric shocks at the same time. As a result, such powerful electricity only caused Little Light in kindergarten to get a "hot head".

Aside from giving Xiaoguang the nickname "Flash," it didn't cause any physical harm whatsoever.

Humans in the Pokémon world, especially some of them, are just too powerful!
Lightmoss: "Well then, now that Rotom has joined the team, it's time to hand over the important items to you."

"Rotom is a Pokémon that can change forms depending on the home appliances it uses, and these appliances are products with special motors, all developed by Team Galactic. Look, there's something near the TV."

Lightmoss noticed the rusted item lying on the ground; it was a [Secret Key] obtainable in the Forest Mansion, likely something Hades hid there. In Platinum, it required a subscription to obtain, but in the DP rerun and special episodes, this key seemed to be inside the mansion. "This [Secret Key] can open a room in the Galaxy Hundred Building, containing special appliances that allow Rotom to change forms. Furthermore, their quality is extremely reliable, completely unlike the inferior products available on the market."

"By the way, let you and Rotom take a look at the stances that can be switched!"

Summoned by the light moss, little Lot, who was hiding in the hunting sleigh, ran out with a giggle. Rotom of the Forest Mansion was shocked to see this fellow creature!
Huh, how come it has the same face as me!

I've never seen anyone like you before, not even once in a long time. Where did you come from?!

"You are the only Rotom in the Sinnoh region, but some Rotoms come here from the Spirit World. In other words, many new Rotoms have been born in the past ten years or so."

"Little Luo, switch forms!"

Guangtai used the C device to summon some machines, and Xiao Luo chuckled strangely before transforming into various different forms!
"Spinning, cutting, heating, freezing, and cleaning. These are the names of its different modes. After entering a special motor, its abilities will be greatly enhanced, whether it's the power of special attacks, its defense, or its speed!"

"Currently, there are five forms that can be transformed. After transformation, Rotom will also have different abilities and attributes. It is a very rare Pokémon that can change attributes. Its attributes will correspond to the five Electric attributes. While retaining the Electric attribute, it will lose its Ghost attribute and convert it into Flying, Grass, Fire, Ice, and Water respectively. At the same time, it will learn the corresponding attribute moves."

Flying Clothes Machine, Grass Clothes Machine, Fire Clothes Machine, Ice Clothes Machine, Washing Machine. These are the titles given to Rotom by players, precisely because the "Washing Machine" form is so powerful. Due to its almost perfect defense, output, and interference capabilities, it ranks among the most used Rotoms. Therefore, the other Rotoms are also referred to as "X Clothes Machine" by their older brother.

However, the oven-shaped clothes-making machine also had its glorious moments, and it can be said that it and the washing machine each had their own merits.

However, when the Platinum Age was first introduced, Rotom's type did not switch, so the strongest at that time was actually the Refrigerator, which had both Electric and Ice coverage but no Ice-type weakness.

"Loto~"

"Luo hee hee hee~"

The washing machine-shaped Rotom is exchanging ideas about form changes with Hikaru's Rotom. After all, this Rotom is an "old guy" that hasn't changed form in over ten years. With the development of technology, there will be more machines, so it must keep up with the times!

Guangtai even thought that if he were to restore Crimson Sun to normal, it might be more interesting to tell him about the existence of the Rotom Dex.

The Rotom Pokédex doesn't need Clemont's development; it's developed by Red Sun. It might even become a bit more philosophical. Wouldn't that just fast-forward directly to the Rainbow Rocket storyline in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon?

"Now that you have the ability to transform, you should put it to the test in actual combat," Lightmoss said, looking at the somewhat dazed Vegetable Seed. "How about letting Rotom and the Prince have a real battle in the upcoming gym battles?"

Xiao Guang nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation: "That's what I think too! The prince... the prince seems to be looking forward to showing off his skills as well!"

“Mana”

Manaphy flapped its arms; although it had just been born, it actually knew everything!

The hero of the sea must fight alongside the prince of the sea. Manaphy longs for this moment and was born to make the little light stronger in response to that emotion and will!

"Gym Challenger" Cai Zhong blinked, then exclaimed in surprise, "Eh! You're a gym challenger? Oh, I see!"

"You...you're planning to have Rotom and this Pokémon called 'Prince' battle me?"

"Ugh, I should say something nice right now, but I suddenly feel so much pressure."

Vegetable's catchphrase is "straight to the point." In the anime, she is also given the title of "Master of Dodging." She is also the root of all evil that caused Torterra to become a cannon fodder tortoise. After all, her Turtwig is very fast, which led Ash to try to speed up Turtwig as well.

While this doesn't seem to be a big problem in later generations, it has many flaws in the fourth generation.

"However, I'm a Grass-type Gym Leader, so battling with Water-type Pokémon would be a huge disadvantage for you."

As the vegetable seed was saying this, it then saw the Rotom of the glossy moss transform into an oven-like form, leaving it utterly speechless:

"How can a Pokémon change its type and moves simply by entering an electrical appliance?! That's so unfair! But it's true that Grass-type Pokémon have many weaknesses. But let me tell you, that alone won't decide the outcome!"

"Alright! In short! The mystery of the ghost of the Forest Mansion is completely solved! Let's go back, let's go back to Baidai City right now! Let's go!"

No matter how cute and fun the ghost Pokémon are, Cai Zhong is still terrified of them, not to mention there are two real ghosts in the mansion.

This is similar to how Misty is afraid of and hates bug-type Pokémon. No matter how cute they are, "a bug is a bug," which is also Misty's famous saying.

"Alright, but before we leave, we need to go to the room next door." Guangtai was about to get the Evil Face Stone Tablet, but she saw Xiaoguang looking thoughtful.

"what happened to you?"

"I," Xiaoguang, was pondering something, holding Manaphy, and then seemed to have made some kind of decision:

"In Baidai City, I want to fight you! Please, say yes!"

"Oh, so you're finally leaving?"

In the mansion's main hall, the ghostly old man stood with his hands behind his back, watching the group emerge from the room containing the old television set.
"It seems you've caught the Pokémon hiding inside the appliance."

"It seems it also has an unfulfilled wish, so this outcome is quite good for it."

Meanwhile, the ghostly old man looked at his granddaughter with a helpless expression.

The ghost girl in the white dress has woken up and is talking to Vibrating Wing. Both are ghosts, and although human ghosts and ghost Pokémon are different, they can communicate and even play with Pokémon whether they are alive or dead, which is quite incredible.

"The amazing Pokémon Trainers have arrived!"

Although the girl in the white dress said that, she subconsciously took a half step back when Xiao Guang walked over!

Then he gave an awkward but polite smile!

This is the first time I've ever been scared by a living person as a ghost, but there's nothing I can do about it!
From the tone of the [Giant Dream Demon] beside him, he realized that the girl was not the strongest among the group; the young man with the big backpack was the truly overpowered one!
You're saying he's a Pokémon Trainer?

Yes, I understand that!
But what do you mean by saying he can send a group of Pokémon flying with a single sword strike?
"Um..." The ghostly girl in the white dress looked at Hikari from afar, which made Hikari quite embarrassed. However, the girl in the white dress quickly began to talk to herself:
"I came here in pursuit of a certain Pokémon, but I don't remember how it died or how it ended up like this."

"It seems that after becoming a ghost, one forgets some things from their previous life. Maybe I was already dead when I was chasing that Pokémon."

"Pokémon Trainer. Is it fun? Defeating Pokémon with your bare hands, battling wild Pokémon, things that are always dangerous and could cost you your life, yet you're not afraid at all. Is it because you possess that kind of exaggerated strength?"

Xiao Guang waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no! Actually, a normal Pokémon Trainer battles alongside their Pokémon, not by fighting alone! That's... you, don't misunderstand!"

The girl in the white dress said thoughtfully, "I see! I thought Pokémon trainers referred to people who could fight Pokémon with their bare hands, but you are really amazing."

"Could you give me a few of those giant heavy balls?"

Xiao Guang was slightly taken aback: "...That's...that's possible, but what do you need these balls for?"

Her giant ball was also obtained from Lightmoss, who even had the method to make it by hand. However, Xiao Guang felt that compared to "capturing", this ball was actually just a black iron ball used to smash people.

So even if it's made but can't be used, it doesn't matter. As long as it can be opened and closed, it's a qualified ball, because the Pokémon will shrink and crawl inside.

A rare glint appeared in the eyes of the girl in the white dress: "I didn't become a Pokémon Trainer when I was alive, but now that I'm dead, I suddenly realized that the dead are no longer in danger, so now I can become a Pokémon Trainer."

"Although Grandpa said that I might be exorcised by a psychic and that it would be dangerous to go out, I still want to try being with Pokémon. Not just playing together, but becoming a ghost trainer."

"Yes, there is another resident in this mansion. It is a Gengar that moved in at some unknown time. It often joins us in scaring people. It lives in the fifth room on the second floor and usually hides in statues and paintings."

"I want to catch it! With that ball, I can catch Gengar, which always runs around, and become its partner!"

Xiao Guang was taken aback, but then he thought about it carefully and murmured, "It makes a lot of sense."

Unable to fight while alive, but free from such fears after death, ghosts in this world don't seem so scary, except for their penchant for frightening people.
So, should I go to the ghost house near Snowpeak City, or the ghost hotel in Watervein City?
Hikari looked awkwardly at the other item in his hand. Although it looked like a drawn card, Mr. Hikari said that this thing was called a "membership card". It could open a door in Canal City that had not been opened for fifty years and take him to an island where he could meet the mythical Pokémon Darkrai.

However, it seems there's a specific time to use this card. If Darkrai is giving the people of Canal City nightmares, then you can use this card to find that haunted hotel.

If you really can't find it, or if you're really afraid of being trapped in a nightmare, then you can go to Baiyang Town first.

Should we send Darkrai to fight Darkrai?
It looks like something really terrible is about to happen!
Lightmoss: "It seems your granddaughter also wants to become a Ghost Trainer. I should tell you about another Ghost girl I met."

The ghostly old man said, "Well, I've already tried to dissuade her, but after witnessing that girl's strength, she seems to have had her memories of her past life stirred up, and there's nothing I can do. I can only prepare a few more substitute dolls."

Xiao Guang distributed five of the giant heavy balls on his body to the ghost girl. Because she was a ghost, she could use her spiritual power to control the levitation of the giant heavy balls. Afterwards, the girl in the white dress suddenly became excited. She seemed to be eager to go to the second floor of the mansion!
Now, right here!
"Thank you so much, Hikaru! I'll challenge you to a match when I get a partner!"

"Gengar! Good evening, Gengar! I have a Mega Ball now! Gengar~ I'm here to find you! I've come to wake you up!"

After the girl in the white dress floated into the second floor, everyone seemed to hear a loud roar coming from inside!

"Geng-Gengga?!"

What are you stirring in the middle of the night?

Gengar, who had just stepped out of the room on the second floor, was caught off guard and was knocked unconscious on the spot by the Giant Ball!

The girl in the white dress floated out of the room, holding a giant, heavy ball aloft, her joy overflowing, as if she had rediscovered the excitement of being alive.

"Look! Look! The giant heavy ball is really useful, it worked on the first try!"

"I've caught Gengar!"

(End of this chapter)