Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 568 Xiao Guang: Giratina, you've come at the perfect time, let's defeat him!

"All of Dawn's Pokémon are unable to battle. The winner is Glowmoss!"

Cai Zhong waved his hand, letting out a heavy sigh: "It turned out like this? Your fighting skills are truly disgusting!"

"However, even after being defeated like this, Hikari doesn't seem angry. She has a really good temper."

Some people feel resentful when they lose a game, while others draw strength and knowledge from it and grow stronger.

Of course, gym leaders might be an exception, since their job is to **lose intentionally**. Each gym has not only a win rate metric but also a loss rate metric. If a gym leader is too strong and no one can beat them, the gym will be summoned by the league.

In this process, the gym leader's responsibility is to guide new trainers to grow.

As a result, the vegetable seeds also clearly sensed this change.

"If the champion is guiding the new trainer, then it won't be of any guiding value to me at all. It would be better if the champion guided me instead."

Cai Zhong spread his hands, sighed helplessly, and deeply realized the gap between his strength as a gym leader and the top player.

"The friends I used to play with have shown different abilities and talents as they've grown older, and a sad, thick barrier has separated us!"

"And he's even become a psychic! This barrier is as thick as an iron wall!"

Although Hikaru said it was a battle he was destined to lose, the actual battle was quite intense.

I have indeed benefited greatly from the champion's teaching.

Growth is faster in battle. This made Caizhong reconsider the previous suggestion from Guangmo.

To fill the gaps in the Sunny Day Team, you need to catch Fire-type Pokémon. If you don't like this type of Pokémon, you won't have the motivation to train it, but if you can appreciate its charm, then there's no problem.

Lightmoy: "Don't say that. There are many people in this world who can become very powerful in a short time. Even if they are not as talented as them in combat, they can further enhance their strength by acquiring knowledge."

"I would be very happy if I saw you become one of the Elite Four when I returned to Sinnoh next time."

If you play a little dirty, replacing Aru as the fourth Elite Four member of Sinnoh shouldn't be a problem. Although Grass-type is weak to Bug-type, there are many types that are strong against Grass. The biggest weaknesses are Fire and Ice, so Bug-type isn't even in first place.

However, Grass-type Pokémon tend to favor a fast-attack strategy, which is generally not the direction or style that Grass-type Pokémon should take for defensive and synergistic play.

Guangtai pondered for a moment, then handed Caizhong a small booklet:

"This is something I wrote last night. It's basically some ideas on how to build a better Sunny Day team. As for the name, it's a bit cringey, but don't mind it."

“I also prepared one for Xiaoguang.”

"In short, team composition is also important, but if you think that love is all that matters, then you'll need to adjust your moveset a bit, such as awakening power - fire, or using [Weather Ball] under a clear sky."

Lightmoss and Vegetable Sprout had a brief conversation, which essentially involved teaching Vegetable Sprout the strategy for team composition and how to coordinate the Pokémon currently in Vegetable Sprout's possession for combat.

Moreover, speaking of which, the fighting moves of the vegetable seed are actually exactly the same as the character portrait moves of Xiao Guang.

So, isn't vegetable seed also a small ray of light in a branch of evolution?

"I understand now. Instead of sticking to your own attributes, you need to use more unexpected moves, variations, and special abilities, and combine them with the combat system. I need to absorb all of this."

Cai Zhong tapped her forehead. She didn't have Xiao Guang's strong learning ability, so she would have to write all of this down in notes later.

Looking at Guangtai, who was carrying her bag and preparing to leave, and even Xiaoguang, Caizhong suddenly said to the two of them:

"Because of the rain, your clothes are all wet, aren't they? Plus the sandstorm, oh dear, you're all covered in mud and water! And, Guangtai, don't you need to rest for a couple more days before you leave? You've finally come back!"

"Xiao Guang too, are you also planning to leave immediately?"

"Even a breakup wouldn't happen this fast!"

Guangtai: "Work is very busy, and as for clothes, that's a common occurrence when we're outdoors."

"Besides, I didn't get wet at all. Just think of it as me using my spiritual power to create a barrier. How about that? It's quite convenient for a psychic, or rather, a superpowered person, isn't it?"

The vegetable seeds were dumbfounded.

"Can it be used like this?"

However, Xiao Guang did get wet. She touched her cheeks, looked at her clothes, and found that quite a few places were wet. Listening to Cai Zhong's teasing, her face turned slightly red. She seemed to be thinking about something, so she could only give an awkward smile.

She nodded slightly:
"Indeed. I was too hasty. It seems I should stay in Baidai City for a while. Although it's common to be exposed to the elements and even encounter rain in the wild, I'll catch a cold if I go out like this."

"I just changed my clothes last night, and now I have to wash them again. Rainy days have their inconveniences too."

Like Hikari in the anime, Platinum Hikari is also very clean. However, when fighting, her personality is more like that of Plantina, and she doesn't care if she gets dirty.

"Speaking of which, seeing Rotom transform last night was really amazing." Caizhong crossed her arms, recalling the events of last night with a wondrous expression: "Especially the functions after transformation, washing Rotom cleaned my clothes in one go!"

"After that, just use my 'Sunny Day' dryer, and the clothes will dry instantly!"

The two girls were talking about how to wash clothes faster, which made Guangtai think that Pokémon moves were really convenient.

However, after gaining superpowers, he rarely got completely soaked anymore.

Guangtai had planned to leave after her battle with Xiaoguang today. She had already given him everything she needed to, and now all she had to do was wait for Xiaoguang to ascend the Spear Pillar.

Among the many regional bosses, Red Sun's individual combat strength is not particularly outstanding. The reason why he gives people a great sense of pressure is because the appearance of the Time-Space Twin Dragons and Giratina is not actually closely related to him.

As I said before, the whole team is weak to Rock; one Rock Smash can wipe them out from start to finish.

Furthermore, Rotom's appearance will disrupt his Dao mind, and he might go berserk on the spot once the fight starts. In his berserk state, his judgment will be greatly reduced, so as long as he is not intimidated, he will actually be easier to fight.

Furthermore, there are even more "gifted Pokémon" later on, such as Riolu, Eevee, and Porygon, which can all be obtained during the journey, and they all have a close relationship with Team Galactic and Dawn herself.

Moreover, if you reach the vicinity of Veil City, you might even encounter "Sally".

She is a descendant of Team Kongo leader Gekko, a character who appears in the Crimson DLC storyline, a girl who loves photography, and keeps a "Green Growlithe" that is almost impossible to see in modern Sinnoh.

Although we don't know which city she's from, there's a high probability it's Veil City, because the area where the Growlithe used to live was the Azure Coast and Cape Veil.

Due to the changes on Fubuki Island and the construction of Veiled City, the habitat for Growlithe has decreased, resulting in the loss of the volcanic environment and causing Growlithe to revert to its normal form. Its habitat has also shifted to the vicinity of Twinleaf Town.

However, the green-clad Hounds still quietly exist in some corner of Sinnoh.

"This is the promised [Membership Card], and just in case, here's the [Crescent Feather]."

"Plus the [Powerful Fishing Rod] and the complete set of [Secret Techniques]."

"Wow, this is too much! Will we ever need all of these?" Xiao Guang's arms were stuffed with a bunch of things, and he stared at the items in a daze.

I have a fishing rod myself, but what makes a good fishing rod?
There's also a complete set of secret techniques, meaning that if you learn these moves...
"Ah! All the secret techniques?"

Cai Zhong rubbed her temples like Ikkyu: "Although many wild Pokémon can master HM moves on their own, it is a mystery why these moves are called HM moves."

"It seems that similar learning devices to your ancient bracelet existed before Silver Corporation developed the move learning device. But I don't think we ever saw anything like that when we were kids, right?"

Lightmoy shook her head: "Sinnoh doesn't have such a thing. Secret moves come from an even more ancient era and are skills that certain [Mount Pokémon] are good at."

"Of course, having these techniques allows you to go anywhere at will, but there are more than just these few techniques that can be called secret techniques, or techniques that are very convenient to use and can take you anywhere, whether in the sky or the sea."

Seeing the curious expressions on Hikari and Nagasane's faces, Hikari offered a brief explanation before leaving:
"We all know that Cut can cut through trees and slice them precisely, but moves like Slash and Cleave can also do that. However, the reason why Secret Moves are so convenient for people is because they are easy to learn. Even Pokémon without sharp fangs and sharp swords can learn this skill."

"Similarly, the Rock Smash that breaks rocks can also be used by other fighting moves, including those targeting rocks, ground, steel, and so on."

"Aside from the common [Strength] which possesses immense power, the powerful [Surf] which can be used to cross water, and [Fly] which can be used naturally by all flying Pokémon."

"Hikari, Piplup's [Digging] skill is also very convenient. Although the caves Piplup digs are small, you should remember the Black Gold Gate if you've been to Black Gold City. That gate seems to have been dug out by the ancient Onix with the help of people."

The Secret Move was originally designed to be a key move for navigating various small map dungeons. However, in the real world, there are plenty of Pokémon that can fly, so there is no need to use Fly. Breaking rocks and pushing rocks are the same.

However, Guangtai thought that the reason why they had such a wide range of learning was probably because they did not focus on [power], but rather on combat skills.

Rock Smash can be seen as injecting energy or power into a rock to destroy it from the inside, while Strength can be seen as a technique for moving huge rocks. That's why even Pikachu, who doesn't have much strength, can learn Strength.

"[Flash] can illuminate dark places, [Tide Whirl] can cross whirlpools and rapids, [Sweet Scent] can attract wild Pokémon to gather, and [Waterfall] can climb huge waterfalls."

"It also has a unique [Clear Fog] skill, which can eliminate fog and blow away attacks like nails and light walls, reducing the opponent's evasion ability."

"【Rock Climbing】Can be used to climb the massive Tianguan Mountain. Although I don't recommend this technique, it's an essential skill for climbing high mountains. Advance on uneven and treacherous paths."

"In addition, if you have a Pokémon that knows Teleport, then you can go wherever you want. These are all very useful moves."

"However, there are also some Pokémon that are all-rounders. They can go anywhere, whether it's in the sky or the sea, and they can even be summoned using special machines. The most representative of them is probably Cynthia's Garchomp!"

"Therefore, Dragon-type Pokémon are quite convenient as a means of transportation!"

As Lightmoss spoke, it summoned Milton!

Although using Genesect would be better for traveling to other regions, Milerton had its own ulterior motives. Both being Pokémon that serve as mounts and combatants, Milerton felt that its tens of thousands of years of future evolutions had been wasted, given that it was completely outclassed by a single MetalGreymon in its ecological niche.

However, there's no way to refute it. After all, a Flying Pokémon with [Electromagnetic Levitation], [Gear Shift], and even [Extreme Speed] is simply too authoritative!

This is a mount showdown: the strongest of ancient times versus the strongest of modern times!
So, just like the answer suggests, I, as a modern mount, was completely outclassed! But shouldn't we ride ourselves occasionally?
Otherwise, wouldn't his career as a mount be a complete failure?

Lightmoss sensed Milton's feelings, which is why it specially summoned Milton this time. Milton, who was summoned, was also in a good mood and was pleasantly surprised!

Oh! Don't we need that Iron Bug's Divine Speed ​​ability today?!

They actually want me to be their mount! Just you wait and see, I'll fly fast and steadily! After all, I'm a professional mount!
"Ah! It's the Pokémon I saw at the power plant!"

Xiao Guang recognized Milerton as one of the electric dragons that had appeared before, and Milerton glanced at Xiao Guang and, in a good mood, called out to her.

Goodbye, human girl. You're quite pretty. See you next time!

We're about to set off for the sky!
"Ah! Ah!"

"Lesson Ten!" Lightmoss gripped the motorcycle handlebars on Milton's body: "Pokémon's [Form Change] and [Ecology]!"

"Millerton, Gliding Mode - [Fly]!"

While the [Mount Move: Flying] is the real reason Milerton can fly, Lightmoy thinks it's no different from [Flying]! Even though Milerton doesn't have a Flying move in its move pool, what else is this but flying?
Victini sat on the back of Milton's head, pouring infinite energy into Milton!

The flight speed increased dramatically, and Millardon felt his body filled with power as he roared into the sky like a ship cutting through the waves!
"I'm leaving. Goodbye!"

Xiao Guang stared at the horizon for a while, then suddenly noticed that her PokéDevice was beeping. Upon closer inspection, she immediately understood.

This is how Huoxing contacts him.

Ms. Lightmoy is leaving Sinnoh, and if Starfall turns against her, it will implicate many people. Therefore, she cannot give her contact information to Handsome and the others. However, Cynthia probably does have it, because Cynthia is very strong, so there is no need to worry about Starfall potentially turning against her.

Now, I have obtained it myself. However, I must also be wary of the possibility of being exploited by false information.

Now I'm all alone again. Although I've traveled alone before, without any human companions, I feel a strange sense of loss and sadness now.

Fortunately, friendship and memories will transform into something as dazzling as pearls and diamonds.

Moreover, he has Pokémon to keep him company.

"Once I become the champion, I will definitely fight you again. I absolutely must."

"Where is the person who can defeat him?"

The girl clenched her fist!
"right here!"

Xiao Guang thought to himself, "Next time I'll use my strongest power to give him a real surprise!"
Encounters with Pokémon and other people are the result of a series of coincidences.

"As a junior, I need to understand my senior better, and I will definitely get to know him more deeply!"

If I had done something else that day, I probably wouldn't have met him. There must be an invisible thread connecting everyone in the world and Pokémon.

"That guy left. He really did bring a whole bunch of weird and wonderful Pokémon with him, and most of them seem to be the type that don't need to eat. It must have taken a lot of effort to raise Pokémon to that level."

"Oh no! Wait a minute, he seemed to have told me he bred Grass-type Pokémon. I should have checked! I've missed out!"

Cai Zhong scratched the back of his head, looked helplessly at the trailing clouds on the horizon, and could only manage a complicated smile in the end:
"I've been back for a while, but I didn't stay long before leaving. What kind of work keeps me so busy? The shop doesn't seem to be open for business lately."

"I need to make good use of this time. So, let's set our goal as forming the Sunny Day Team and taking down A-Liu!"

Cai Zhong made up his mind and began to think it over.

To acquire knowledge, you must purchase a large number of books. Also, it is said that Professor Oak occasionally comes to Etsubo City, so perhaps I will have a chance to meet him!

Cai Zhong glanced at the booklet in his hand:
"The Secrets of Sunny Days? Hikari, yours is... Eh, The Secrets of Status! It records all the possible status changes Pokémon can experience, and how to resolve them?! This looks more powerful than the one I have! It's also quite exciting to read, like some kind of secret game manual!"

"Speaking of which," Xiao Guang said, holding his booklet and looking at the dojo door with a puzzled expression.

"Am I too early or too late? Ah Xun doesn't seem to have arrived yet."

Vegetable Seed: "Oh? You mean, there's another challenger coming?"

"Then I need to hurry and check out this book, 'The Secrets of Sunny Days'! It's sure to give challengers a whole new surprise!"

The girl with the orange bob haircut eagerly flipped through the secret manual her childhood friend had given her.

They are attempting to reach a higher level and rewrite the history of Sinnoh.

As Xiao Guang gazed thoughtfully at the other manual in his hand, he heard a hazy voice:

"Who are you? Tell me your real name! Are you the Light or the Illumination?!"

"Who? Who's speaking? Is it a ghost again?"

Xiao Guang murmured to himself, glanced at the vegetable seeds that had walked away, and asked in a low voice:
"My name. Why do you ask that?"

"You should be more polite in introducing yourself before asking who someone is."

"[That's right, I...no, I forgot because I was too terrified.]"

"So, you're not [Zhao]? You're her descendant, right? You're practically identical to her, especially when you throw the ball and your strength!"

Xiao Guang: ".?"

That's so rude of you to start by saying a lady is strong! Even if it's true.
"【My name is Giratina! I am the ruler of the Distortion World, the raging... uh... righteous child of God! And also the Pokémon connected to that man!】"

"【So, you want to defeat that man? If you encounter any trouble or problems on the journey ahead, just call me!】"

"【I will keep my promise. I'm not saying this out of fear! It's just because we made a promise before to protect this Sinnoh. Cough cough! I've been waiting for the day when I can fight for Sinnoh!】"

"[Besides, I can tell you how to get closer to that man! You want to know him better, right?]"

Xiao Guang paused slightly, her expression subtle: "You're the legendary Pokémon recorded on the Thunderstone?! But are you related to Mr. Lightmoss?"

"I...I do. But why are you hostile to him? Aren't you his friend?"

"Friends. Not just a simple relationship, but something much deeper. Close friends and contractors. However, I've figured out one thing: in the past, whoever taught [Zhao] to be the kind of person who throws balls around at everyone was undoubtedly that guy!"

"Uh, this is complicated! Anyway, even as a friend, I'm going to trick him this once! Perfect timing, Hikari! Become my contractor along with Orianna!"

"Hey, are there three contractors? Your contract seems pretty casual!"

"Actually, there are four! But I've already expelled one of them from the ranks of contractors!"

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Not far from Sinnoh, near the ocean, across the sea on the back of storms and air currents, lies a small town modeled after the North-Northeast region, which was chosen as a summer camp.

That is [Beishang Township].

Its climate is very unique, not only having crystals found only in the Padia region, but also being very similar to the climate of Sinnoh, Seishi, and Shoto.

However, it cannot be called a complete region; this place is merely a village or town. Just as I once thought, similar locations appear roughly every two or three episodes in the Muji Animation Travel series.

Mountains + villages + special Pokémon. This is also a formula.

"Dr. Yamanashi asked me to go to Masago Town when I had time, but I'm a bit pressed for time right now. I'll go next time and collect some useful ecological data for Dr. Yamanashi as a gift. These doctors really like working overtime, don't they?"

"Speaking of which, I returned to Sinnoh, but Giratina didn't contact me. Why is that? Could it be that it was scared after watching Dawn throw a Poké Ball?"

After thinking for a moment, Guangtai felt that it was still possible that Guilong "did not dare to speak loudly, for fear of startling the Twin Leaf People".

Otherwise, it would be abnormal if it didn't come to find him after he had been active in Sinnoh for several days. Or perhaps he had already made up his mind to show his loyalty to Dawn and give Dawn a big surprise during the final battle of the Spear Pillars?

Let's assume that the Crimson Sun corners Xiao Guang—though it's highly unlikely—but what if, then, the Reverse World opens, and the Black Gate appears—

Giratina - Power of Horror!

Although this guy doesn't seem to have used [Power of Horror] anymore.

Xiao Guang (looking at Luo): "Why would a heartless bastard like you want to create a new galaxy? You wretched people of Binhai City, is this the moment you came with those red chains? I'll do it myself."

"So you've arrived, Crimson Sun! Sorry, I'm the one with the problem! If you want the world to disappear, then fight me! Can't you feel this terrifying, abnormal aura?"

"Giratina, you've come at the perfect time! Let's crush the Red Sun!"

Red Sun: How can you fight eight against six!
Isn't this also a way of following the original work in every sense of the word, while paying homage to Xi Cui and Bai Jin? It's just that this time, Chi Ri, you are the challenger!
Hopefully, this time we won't see a situation where people say, "You actually want to run away? How pathetic!"

Well, but if you fight a boss of Red Sun's level, it will probably turn into, "You even have a Red Sun record now, huh? You've really made something of yourself, Giratina!"

(End of this chapter)