Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 634 "NO More Heroes" doesn't need heroes, but it does need Knights of the Round Table.

After the king's death, he can finally reach the ideal land that other kings dreamed of but could never reach.

Garden of Avalon.

The Brilliant King regained his power, restoring fertility to this barren land. The soil became rich, and flowers and vegetables sprouted anew like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. However, the price was that the power of faith accumulated by the Brilliant King was gradually disappearing.

But it's all worth it.

As Lingyouma gazed at the beautiful world in full bloom before it, its memories gradually drifted back to a long, long time ago.

Perhaps, the land where the king resides is truly a homeland where both humans and Pokémon can live in peace.

This time, with the Brilliant King regaining such great power, he and the Snowstorm Horse probably have no way to escape anymore. But without the Brilliant King's troops, he was still robbing people at the entrance of Frozen Village. Now that he's a mount, the world is much more open to him.

Even the moss was amazed. The changes to the snowfield were truly earth-shattering.

From then on, Dongning Village would become a secluded and extremely fertile land.

The Arceus phone was alerted.

The Crowned King's eyes were filled with a smile.

Although we've known each other for a long time, there are always things we can't do in the dream world. Now is the time to make a promise.

[I sensed an incredible pattern; please draw it!]

[I obtained the Light Trail of "Crowned Queen (Snowstorm Horse/Ghost Horse)"!]

The fertile king who ruled the snowfields, the Calyx King, entrusted her power to the friend who taught her, and forever cherished this memory in her heart!

Crowned King, eleven stars, wind/water/dark attribute, warrior race, fusion.

Depending on the materials used in the fusion, it can be changed to King of Abundance, King of the White Horse, or King of the Black Horse.

During the reign of the King of Abundance, attack and defense were 1800; after fusion, attack became 4000 and defense became 4000.

[I sensed an incredible pattern; please draw it!]

[We obtained the Light Trail of "Eternity"!]

"Huh? You have one too?"

Guangtai looked at the weakened Great Red Dragon lying on the distant mountainside; no one knew what Mugentana was thinking.

But you can sense a little bit.

That was gratitude for being saved.

In any case, after the light ignited by the darkness was taken away, it was the person in front of it who helped it. Although there was a small incident before, those unpleasant things will soon be forgotten by Mugentsuna.

The Great Red Dragon decided to accept the invitation from the Queen of the Lacecrown, after all, this king was not the ancient undead who would always ramble on and on with nonsensical wisdom.

Regardless, both I and Calyrex are Pokémon, and since they are Pokémon...
"Are you planning to understand each other? Wisdom is a good thing; you need to use your super wisdom at all times."

The moss conveyed its heartfelt message, while Wuji Tai whimpered and growled.

Ah, yes!

you're right!

The big red dragon nodded!
My superpowers tell me it's time to use my super intelligence!

Is Guangtai thinking of riding Wujita on Leiguan?
"The cards of the Light Trail, the riding system that Calyrex has been longing for, are still missing many. But, my friends and companions on the snowfield, no, I should say, if Calyrex were to ride Eternatus, that would truly be an unimaginable future!"

The bonus from the Crown of Lace is simple and straightforward.

When it rides on a Pokémon, it will calculate new base stats based on the mount's base stats, and all base stats except HP will increase by 20 points.

As for HP, it's unknown whether it belongs to Calyrex's own race or is inherited from its mount, since both Calyrex and its two horses have 100 HP. However, if it could inherit Eterna's HP...
Yes, it's a Dragon type, with 140 HP, 105 Attack, 115 in both Defense and Special Defense, 150 Speed, and 165 Special Attack.
The combination of oppressive and tense characteristics, along with the ability to regenerate, should make it even more disgusting.

Zangmarante sang in a low voice: "Don't forget us. That wondrous image also appears in our hearts, though we don't know what it is."

But this certainly symbolizes our connection with you.

Zacian's gaze softened: [A warm trail, even amidst the snowfields, brings an incredible sense of peace.]

The Arceus phone responded:

[I sensed an incredible pattern; please draw it!]

[We obtained the "Zaniai's" trail of light!]

[The Light Trail of "Zangmazent" has been obtained!]

The four cards can only be considered four cards, since the white horse and the black horse have no connection with themselves, only with the king, so they cannot be considered independent units.

Lightmoss: "Yes, in faraway places, this kind of track is called the [Imprint Slab], and in even more ancient times, it seems to have been called the [Heart Slab]."

"It is said that some Pokémon, after becoming connected with humans, will drop stone tablets with markings on them. People keep these stone tablets and pass them down from generation to generation."

Lightmoss bent down and stroked the approaching Sword and Shield Kings. The Kings were incredibly strong; they could leap across mountains and rivers in a single bound.

However, the Sword and Shield King's body is much larger than that of a human, but regardless, it is a large canine.

Avoid touching the armored areas; the rest of the body feels naturally furry to the touch.

"The rotten sword is also damaged and should be reforged. There are still some rusty iron pieces left. I deliberately left them and combined them with the feathers of the Steel-Armored Ravens. It should be able to reforge a sword that is almost as sharp as the original."

The moss touched the clattering sound, and the latter paused slightly before nodding.

Even something decayed can regain its brilliance. Thank you, Master Craftsman. And thank you to your ally, the King's Sword.

Will I be able to see it again in the future?

This was the first time I'd used this makeshift technique, and it felt surprisingly good. My strength and everything else had improved, and that was no exaggeration. More importantly, Cangxiang felt that he had achieved a connection with that sword.
This is the first time in thousands of years, so it's not unreasonable to say that this strange feeling is superfluous.

Then, Cangxiang, the older sister, looked at her younger brother Zangmarante with joy and warmth in her eyes.

[My decision to suppress my own urges and let you leave was the right one. I already had this idea when I heard your dream, when we sensed the appearance of the Dark Lord's Soul.]

The sword can be used to deceive and harm the people, but the shield will not. The shield's purpose is protection; it is the sanctuary of an ideal place.

Do you remember the King of Men? Though memories are hazy, he was the one who ultimately reigned as king, the one wielding the shield.

Why is the title "King of All" only marked in the illustrations of Zangmarante? Why is the statue in the Shybud Inn a single person, while the tapestry in the treasure vault depicts two people?

Why wasn't the other young man who walked alongside Zacian, or rather, who was temporarily chosen, included in the encyclopedia and passed down through generations?
"Round Shield".

Light Moss: "Round shield. It must have held great significance in ancient history."

In the British story, there truly is such a Holy Shield. There is also a being who obtained the Holy Grail and can be called the King of All.

Two knights told the knight seeking the Holy Grail in the story of King Arthur's death:

"There is a shield that only the greatest knight in the world is qualified to wield."

In the story of Le Morte d'Arthur.

An unnamed knight in white bestowed the Holy Shield upon a Knight of the Round Table who sought the Holy Grail. The shield was a weapon made in the name of Jesus and possessed the power to quickly heal even if the wielder was severely wounded.

This shield was once held by a king who would always cover it with a cloth before going into battle, only uncovering it when danger arose. The enemy would be defeated without a fight upon seeing the image of Jesus crucified on the cross.

He raised the Holy Shield, sought the Holy Grail, and ultimately returned to the heavens, becoming the Knights of the Round Table, who were eventually crowned Kings of Men.

His real name is Galahad.

Although I don't understand the stories passed down by humans, I am no longer the same person I was in the past. Zangmarante's expression was somewhat subtle: "So, it seems my sister has entrusted me with her destiny."

Finally, it's done. So, the one who can fulfill their wish and raise the shield, that one is you!

The moss caressed the shield of Zangmarant:
"No, how could it be me? Raising the shield is just a dream. You are the true hero of the shield."

"Humans don't have the power to absorb metal! And I'm not the kind of knight without desires; my desires are quite great!"

"Moreover, although I am called a craftsman, I have not reached the highest level. I was only able to forge it because I knew some materials."

While it's possible to forge mythical items, those items all have location-based bonuses.

In the special episode, the "Sword Creator," who shares the same profession, is the counterpart of Katsuto, the protagonist of the Sword and Shield games. He is a Noble Phantasm craftsman.

During his attempt to forge the sword and shield, he once said: "Until now, I can tell at a glance what something is made of, what it will look like once it's made, and I know how to forge it to its best condition."

However, the sword and shield were not successfully forged simply because the special metal could not be detected. This is to be expected, as Meltan was not a Pokémon in the special episode world.

The missing Pokémon naturally couldn't find the "Mystery Box," and they didn't open the Giants' ruins during their snowfield adventure either. They couldn't possibly expect the Legendary Wings to dig a box out of the ground.

"Things wouldn't have gone so smoothly without the [rusty iron block]."

"Therefore, there is still much to learn on the path of becoming a craftsman."

Lightmoss's self-assessment made the Sword and Shield Kings chuckle.

Then, they spoke with serious expressions:
[To create an ideal world that will last for another three thousand years!]

Zangmarante: [Here, I make a promise with you.]

Zacian: [This promise will last until the end of life.]

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Sonia fiddled with the instruments, her expression finally turning to surprise:
"It's over! The cave's closed! All the wavelengths are gone! Whoosh!"

She collapsed to the ground: "That was terrifying! I never want to experience something like that again. Although adventure is exciting, being caught up in a battle with monsters that cause landslides and earthquakes... I... I'm just a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken!"

Hikari: "Becoming a professor is such a difficult thing. In the past, Professor Oak and his colleagues would go out into the wild to conduct investigations, and even encountered many unknown events, going to remote borders or secret islands."

"A doctorate isn't easy to get, but the materials for this dissertation should be plentiful. How's Dr. Barnet doing?"

Sonia's eyes gradually lit up: "Ah! That's right! It's like this, Dr. Barnett hopes that I can co-author a paper with her on the Ultimate Cave. Good heavens, I can actually co-author a paper with a real doctor!"

"This, this is a blessing in disguise! Maybe I can inherit my grandmother's position even faster... no, no, I should just open my own research institute!"

"Dr. Sonia, cough cough! I'm going to become a real doctor, but to become a real doctor, I also need to be good at fighting. Should I find someone to help me train?"

Mary looked around:
"There are grasslands everywhere. Is this what the Crown Snowfield looked like a long time ago? It's so beautiful. Flowers are blooming in this icy land, and everything is lush and green. This is a very rare sight in a cold place like Galar."

Ayaka: "Yes. If the changes are so great, it's only natural that future generations would forget the legends."

President Loz: "This land has been forgotten by the people of Galar along with the history of the king. Compared to the bustling, rapidly developing mainland, it is indeed an ideal homeland that is isolated from the world."

"Ah, I've got an idea."

"The lands of Galar in the Crown Snowfield should indeed be governed by the Cranecropolis, and even..."

The legendary Pokémon gathered before him deeply moved the president; it was a profound and soul-stirring experience.

Protected by so many monarchs and legends, this land will forever remain peaceful and prosperous, as long as the Galatians themselves can renounce desire and darkness!
Guangtai came to the president's side: "This place could even become the starting point of a new era of heroic legends, right?"

"Yes, as expected of you! I truly did think so." Chairman Rose's expression relaxed; this was the first time he had felt so at ease since placing himself in the position of savior.
"The new heroes—I mean trainers with potential and talent—after they have passed through numerous trials, no, the next guild master can recommend them to come to the Crown Snowfield."

"Participating in the trials and training of the legendary kings who rule this place, to hone one's mind and body, and become a stronger person, is also a kind of [Battle Frontier]. Just like Master Ma opened a martial arts school on the Isle of Armor, I finally understand what Master Ma meant when he said that."

"And why he bought the isolated island, and what the Pokémon Urshifu represents in our history. Everything is connected."

"The Galatians, having lost the Bear, no longer qualify as heroes. Three thousand years have passed, and the past kindnesses and the determination to create an ideal world have been completely worn away."

“In the past, I would listen to others’ criticisms on the surface, but I would ignore them in my heart. However, I believe that only material wealth can promote the improvement of people’s spiritual realm. Once resources are depleted and life becomes less comfortable, Galilee, which has become a poor and desolate place, will see the emergence of extreme egoists.”

"But now, I feel only joy and gratitude."

"With these legends around, Galar's future certainly won't be as I imagined. Ah, I refuted your words before, but I must sincerely apologize."

President Loz suddenly laughed, a genuine laugh from the heart:

"What I know is still too little. As for everything in this world, all I can say is that I know nothing!"

"Worshiping human idols creates fanatical followers and selfish individuals with dark minds, but if that king is a Pokémon, and the Supreme King at that, then people gather beneath the King's Round Table." "That would be a wonderful thing!"

Lightmoss: "You want the new people of Galar to form bonds with the Rachel, and for the legend of the Rachel to continue in this era, right?"

"However, let's make the TV advertising fees a little cheaper in the future."

"Hahaha—" The president was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Thinking about it this way, there will be several more trial locations in Galar in the future. Oh dear, my mind is filled with many development ideas. I need to write these down and pass them on to the next guild master."

"The trial grounds of the crown, where those who pass the king's test are granted the title of guardian knights of Galar, does the Giant King also have a test? The test of Eternatus, just as you said, will become the ultimate trial of each Champion Cup."

"However, if someone fails, they will definitely be unwilling to accept it. In order to vent this emotion, things like the Knight Trial in the Snowfield or the Heart Training on the Isle of Armor are necessary."

"Galar still has endless potential to be developed! I'm going to write these plans down and leave them for future generations! Oh, and I also need to apologize to my brother, the guy who broke off our friendship."

"As the older brother, I ultimately did something irreversible, and he saw it very clearly."

The president looked at Mary and Rainbow Bean:
"You're the same, Nie Zijun's sister. Actually, with your current age and strength, participating in the gym challenge is no problem at all! Your performance this time was also outstanding. You were able to control Dynamax and were remembered by the King. This is the starting point of a heroic epic."

"Heroes all start as children. As an older brother, Nie Zijun is far more qualified than me. How about letting your brother be the president?"

Mary exclaimed in surprise, "Eh?! Shouldn't it be Mr. Dante? No, I can't answer that."

The president chuckled: "Haha, that's one of the options we can consider."

Then, he looked at Cai Dou with a solemn expression:
"Although it was my request from an incompetent and guilty person, you did indeed encounter cultivation partners and good teachers and friends, and the competition was very exciting! You were able to defeat the Pill Emperor with all sorts of strange moves, that's the result of your training, isn't it?"

"Greater power, stronger skills, more accurate judgment—regardless of whether Dan wants to reclaim his throne, the rest will happen before the Champions Cup ends next year."

"I'll entrust Galar to you."

Cai Dou's expression was full of regret:
"President, I heard before that you might be able to do certain things, so I thought that as long as I could become the champion, I could defeat all enemies and I could stop Galar no matter what kind of predicament it faced."

"But now I realize that my strength still has many shortcomings. However, my wish has indeed come true, so I will not let Emperor Dan return to his throne!"

"Because next year I will be stronger than I am now!"

Ayaka looked at the moss, nodded firmly, and murmured:

"Although I am good at training fighters, as a champion, I need to have a diverse team that visits dojos in different places to train!"

"Well, there seem to be other things to take care of before that. I need to go back to Suchuan Town."

Can a young girl shoulder the responsibility of being a champion?
President Lorz shrugged.

This isn't because I think the other person is incompetent, but rather...
"Don't worry about it. Dan became the champion at the age of 10 and has continued to grow until now. After he defeated the previous champion, you took this position and naturally knew what you needed to do."

"NO More Heroes means that the traditional, old heroes are no longer needed. New heroes will replace them. That's just how the era of heroes is."

"Alright. So, Lord Guangtai, what are you planning to do? What are those things?"

Seeing Hisoka and his companion lying unconscious on the ground, having been pulled over from a distance by telekinesis, Hikari tapped their foreheads twice with a wedge stone carved from a tombstone!

Fragments of the dark soul were drawn from within, transforming into eerie flames that were absorbed into the wedge stone!

Mary watched Guangtai's actions with curiosity: "...Sealing the dark soul within? What is that fire?"

She touched her vest: "Do I have fire inside me too?"

Lightmoss: "The ghost fire is the spirit itself. However, the appearance of the flames is due to a phenomenon caused by the dark crystal, as already told in the story of the Flower Rock Monster."

"However, there is another bizarre but true legend."

"But the human soul can actually be split. And it's not just the human soul; some Pokémon can be split as well."

"It is said that a king tried to control a legendary Pokémon, but the legendary Pokémon turned the tables and sealed him into a ball."

"It is said that in the ancient history of Kalos, there was a demon god who caused chaos. With a wave of its hand, it could summon countless treasures of gold and silver, and with another wave, it could make legendary Pokémon ravage the land."

"A traveler with powerful magic came before the demon god and used an incredible divine stone tablet to create a bottle. The bottle absorbed the demon god's true power, turning the demon god into a child and telling it that it must cultivate a heart of retribution over the next hundred years."

"The demon god who was turned into a child, though mischievous, gradually became friends with the traveler and realized his past mistakes. However, the part of his power that was sealed in the bottle developed a subjective consciousness and was waiting for the opportunity to cause trouble."

Loz: "There are quite a few dangerous things in the world, but since it's in Carlos, it's not surprising."

"The dark souls and humanity transformed into ghostly flames. However, there are not even 108 members of the royal family here, not enough to form a single Flower Rock Monster."

"If the Dark Crystals once affected the people of Almia, then... was there ever someone who sealed away those dark souls?"

Lightmoss recalled:
"Yes, I think so."

In the ruins where the Dark Crystal was sealed, there is a leader, the Flower Rock Monster.

What sets it apart from other flower rock monsters is that it has five wedge-shaped stones.

During the capture process, it will dart back and forth between the five wedges, making it very difficult to catch.

This is also why I thought of using the power of the Flower Rock Monster to seal the dark soul.

The protagonist, a ranger, once asked if Rockruff was the guardian of the Dark Crystal, but Seven denied this answer and deduced Darkrai. Therefore, Rockruff, lacking any terrain-assist moves, could only be...
The human nature revealed by the crystal may also be the dark souls that were once sealed away.

Do the five wedge stones indicate that 500 people once served the King of Armia?

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In the distant snowfield, the ancient royal family members, affected by the previous battle, struggled to their feet.

Whether they were researchers, celebrities, or ladies of high society, their expressions were filled with utter terror.

Hisoka and his companion were arrested as leaders among the celebrities, but they still planned to return to Galar.

"This snowfield is absolutely terrifying!"

"The revival has failed!"

"It doesn't matter. As long as we go back to our homeland, we will still be the upper class!"

With that thought in mind, they prepared to release their Pokémon to escape while no one paid attention to these useless creatures lurking in the corner.
buzzing-

A psychic psychic wave suddenly came from the other side of the forest, forcefully snatching the Poké Ball from their hands!

"Gracefully! Capture them all!"

"Now, even the so-called royal descendants and celebrities will cease to exist!"

Saiboli appeared not far from this group of people with exaggerated movements!
His superpowers have returned to normal, and he no longer uses abilities like teleportation or telekinesis.

However, the basic telekinesis remains unchanged!
Letting the Poké Ball and the player fly a little is no problem!

"Ah! Sai, Saiboli! You're from the Psychic Gym, an underling of Mr. Sord and Mr. Hilde!"

"What are you doing? Put us down right now! Don't you want status and power anymore?"

Have you forgotten everything that happened yesterday?

Saiboli made an exaggerated gesture and shook his finger:

"That kind of thing is useless to me, Saiboli. I, Saiboli, will go to a new world where I can show my skills. A brand new life awaits me!"

"Before I leave, I want to do some volunteer work, so let me grab you first and put you on trial!"

"While it's true that the Celebrities definitely have some secret dealings with the committee, if all the gym leaders and the current and former champions are planning to strip you of your titles, the committee won't be able to protect you!"

Behind Sepoli, Hep got off Genesect and scratched his head:

"To be honest, I still don't fully understand what happened, but it was really exciting!"

"Also, the three giants that Mr. Lightmoss summoned suddenly disappeared, scattering like streaks of light. What happened? Were they illusions or something else?"

The way the trail of light is summoned is incomprehensible to most people.

How could Pokémon possibly transcend the limitations of time and space to arrive in another land?
After all, this is a unique summoning method in the Oblibiya region, which has been passed down since ancient times, but no one knows about it now.

Hep jogged over to the group, and when she saw President Rose, she was immediately stunned: "Ah! You, you are..."

"Could it be President Rose?!"

Loz smiled: "You're Dan's brother. I know you were the one who awakened the giants. Not bad. There's another hero. It seems you were accidentally dragged into this, but who can say for sure if it was just fate playing tricks on you?"

"They truly are brothers; both the older and younger brothers are remarkable individuals."

Hop wanted to say something more, but now didn't seem like the time for a warm greeting. The guild master was also exhausted, so Hop didn't ask any further questions and handed the ball that had previously captured the Electric Pillar and the Dragon Pillar to Lightmoss.

"That completes the return of the ancient cauldron deer and the ancient jade fish that you gave me for self-defense!"

Gu Dinglu: [No matter what enemy we encounter, Genesect will just fire a single shot, leaving us no chance to retaliate, even though our attacks will also result in an instant kill.]

Ancient Jade Fish: [Urgent! Really urgent!]

Super Moose and Bubble, unable to find an opportunity to attack, felt disappointed and grumbled that the Iron Bug really should be weakened.

It's both high-tech and incredibly demanding. Who switches cartridges halfway through a flight? This dual cartridge system is really cheating, and it also has so many elemental skills.

Lightmoss calmed the two Pokémon down, saying that they would definitely fight someday.

However, the leopard was breathing on the cangxiang from the side.

Yup!

As a weapon, he couldn't defeat the King of Swords.

Therefore, the strongest of the Four Calamities, the Ancient Cauldron Deer, can definitely defeat her!

What a disgrace! It's a sword, yet it's been relegated to a lower rank. What kind of hero fights me, Leopard, one-on-one? Wait till I call Old Deer and Little Fish over, and I'll show you, a Steel-type, what a dirty trick is!
"Oh my, Saibaoli contestant—"

"Uh, the president?!"

The two who had caused the incident exchanged glances. Saiboli swallowed hard, feeling extremely embarrassed as he recalled how he had once insulted Chairman Rose. But the chairman simply shrugged.
"It's common for contestants to criticize me."

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After the battle, Sonia had to hand over the data to Dr. Barnet. Meanwhile, she and Aya returned to the vicinity of the collapsed cave to try to re-search for the scarlet muscle mosquito.

If we could capture them and send them to Alola, they would be a very important subject of research.

Unfortunately, the mountain collapsed, making it seemingly impossible to enter the ancient cave that the Lightmoss called the "Giant Adventure."

Of course, even while searching the surrounding area, Sonia insisted on having the Salt Stone Giant accompany her.

In this icy yet gradually fertile snowfield, the Salt Stone Giant may not have much body heat, but it can feel warmth simply by standing behind you!

That's definitely not about blocking the cold wind!
This white giant is so reliable!
The others relaxed, and after it was all over, all they had to do was eat!

To replenish their strength, they lit a campfire, stewed vegetables, and had the king cook for them himself.

On the other side, the Crimson Knight and the Iron Warrior used sacred flames and fairy energy to reforge the broken sword!
Having regained the power of the Sword King, Zacian contentedly held the sword in his mouth and swung it around with a whoosh.

Similarly, after rebuilding with [Rusty Iron], it gained a 1.2x STAB (Same Type Attack). However, its resistances did not increase, since only a small amount of the Rusty Iron remained, probably making it difficult to unleash its full power.

Zamazent: [Phew, that's good enough—if swords are stronger than shields, the combination of Fairy Steel and Shield Steel is really making Fighting Steel obsolete. Even if it learns Pounce, it'll still be outclassed by its sister.]

"Isn't it normal for the Knights of the Round Table to be suppressed by the King of Knights?" Zacian replied happily, waving her braids.

So, the Knights of the Round Table?

The Crowned Queen was in high spirits:
I hereby appoint you all as Knights of the Round Table, guardians of Galar!

"That's a good suggestion!"

Guild Leader: "The results of the Crown Snowfield Trials—those who pass the test are called [Knights of the Round Table]! Very much in the style of ancient Galar!"

(End of this chapter)