Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Light Moss quickly stepped forward and patted Rippling Water: "This is Calyrex, a guest and friend! Rippling Water, let go!"

"Awoo~!" Rippling Water finally understood that the big turnip in front of it wasn't some special food. It reluctantly let go, its eyes showing a speechless expression.

So it wasn't for eating, how boring!

『You actually mistook my head for food! While it's understandable for an ancient Pokémon to be ignorant of etiquette, you're still too rude!』 Calyrex was angry. Its head may be large, but it shouldn't be mistaken for food!

"Rippling Water is an ancient Pokémon from a very long time ago. I can't say exactly how far back, maybe tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years. Its era was very primitive, so it doesn't understand manners at all. Please forgive it."

Light Moss took out a herbal juice from his imaginary backpack: "Here, this is for you. Please forgive it."

『This is... Mmm! So delicious!』

Calyrex suspiciously accepted the herbal juice. After taking a simple sip, its dazed eyes widened again, and its legs straightened!

The bite mark on its large head, left by Rippling Water, quickly disappeared. Calyrex realized this wasn't just any ordinary food!

『What, what exactly is this stuff?』

"Herbal juice, a unique medicine I made. It can restore stamina and eliminate injuries and hidden ailments. I also have some breeding food..." Light Moss took out the food from his backpack:

"If we were in the real world, Pokémon would experience powerful growth after eating the special food I make. It's effective even for a legendary Pokémon like you."

『This is... I've never tasted such delicious food!』

Calyrex simply tried the energy cubes and rare candies. Its rabbit eyes comfortably narrowed!

Even more delicious than its favorite orange carrots...!

『My, my power is slightly increasing! Although it's not the power of faith, it's attribute energy... Mmm! This feeling is wonderful!』

How, how awful! Why is this a dream? I wish it were real!

Calyrex immediately began to devour the food, making 'Nom nom nom' sounds like in Minecraft.

"Awoo~" Rippling Water nudged Light Moss, put down what it was holding, seeking attention, its tail wagging continuously, looking somewhat unhappy at the feasting Calyrex.

This little Pokémon seems to get a lot of attention from its trainer!

"Woo?" Rippling Water leaned down, looking at the Turtwig beside the rabbit.

So, what about this little turtle...?

"It's a new partner at our workshop." Light Moss introduced Turtwig to Rippling Water. Turtwig had already heard Double-Edge and the others frequently mention Rippling Water, and now that it saw it...

Indeed, such a big and majestic dragon!

Turtwig's mouth opened wide, unable to close in surprise. Rippling Water enjoyed being looked up to by this "junior" and made a happy purring sound!

At the same time, Rippling Water was scrutinizing Turtwig.

Hmm, that strange sword can cancel attacks, that round little grass can help crops grow, so what special abilities do you have, little turtle?

"If Lilligant is for cultivation, then Turtwig is the most basic soil. It can absorb soil and strengthen its shell. After evolving, it's like a mobile, large piece of land!"

Light Moss picked up Turtwig. Rippling Water rolled its eyes and suddenly licked Turtwig. Although it was expressing affection, Turtwig was a little scared.

Although they were partners, Rippling Water's imposing appearance made it somewhat fearful.

"Purr..." Rippling Water whispered, approaching Turtwig's head, its eyes gleaming, thinking of a wonderful future.

Partner, after you grow up, can I plant some Pecha Berries on you?

Light Moss and Turtwig: ". . ."

Light Moss then noticed the things Rippling Water had placed on the ground. After running out to collect things, it first retrieved the Dark Stone, and perhaps some other Pokémon materials, but Light Moss didn't initially bother to look through them.

But this is...

"Awoo~" Rippling Water shook its mane, and began to pull out the various "spoils of war" it had "picked up" this time. A large number of Pokémon materials and gems fell out, and even Calyrex, who was feasting, widened its eyes.

『Evil dragons collect treasures and personally protect them... I didn't expect the legends circulating in Galar to reappear...』

This habit reminded Calyrex of Eternatus, the ancient evil dragon that nested in Galar.

However, although this Pokémon named Rippling Water was as low in quality as Eternatus, at least its personality wasn't as violent as that guy.

"Awoo awoo~"

Rippling Water explained its grand adventure to Light Moss, it was truly thrilling! At first, it went into another black dragon's dream to take a stone that no one wanted. It was an ancient city. But when it left the city and entered another Pokémon's dream, it actually encountered an enemy it had met before!

That Pokémon with the blue body, whose horn it bit off with Fire Fang last time, actually gathered two other Pokémon it had never seen before to attack it. Three against one, that was too despicable!

"Blue body, a Pokémon whose horn was bitten off... You met Cobalion again!"

Light Moss chuckled. Rippling Water had caused trouble everywhere in the dreams of Unova Pokémon last time, and even made the Swords of Justice suffer in the dream. He didn't expect the other party to retaliate so quickly, and even brought two other Swords of Justice to form a righteous three-on-one!

It's a pity there was only Rippling Water in the dream. If there were Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire, it would be a three-on-three!

"Awoo howl~" Rippling Water complained, scratching its face with its small claws!

It definitely wouldn't be afraid in a one-on-one fight, but it really couldn't beat them in a three-on-one, so it just ran away. It was strange, it clearly didn't enter the blue Pokémon's dream, it didn't know why it would encounter them. It clearly entered a gray dream.

Anyway, it didn't find anything in that dream, so it ran back to the ancient city and continued to pick up some things to bring back.

However, Light Moss had some wonderful ideas through Rippling Water's adventure!

"Do you still remember the dream path leading to the Swords of Justice?"

"Awoo awoo!" Rippling Water nodded, indicating that it remembered the way, but then quickly shook its head, indicating that it didn't want to meet those three guys again, they would only gang up!

"If we can find them, maybe we can ask them about Sacred Sword!"

Light Moss thought of this. Next time, if Double-Edge comes in through the dream, with Rippling Water's connection to Unova Pokémon, Rippling Water can lead the way to establish a new Rainbow Bridge. If he can invite the Swords of Justice to his sky island, or establish a Rainbow Bridge connection, then wouldn't the Sacred Sword learned from the Swords of Justice be more powerful!

"Maybe I'll need your help to take me to see them next time." Light Moss stroked Rippling Water: "I'll help you get revenge then!"

That being said, after all, the relationship between Pokémon is battle! As long as they recognize each other, they can easily turn hostility into friendship!

"Awoo!" Rippling Water's eyes lit up!

If it had its trainer's help, it could definitely defeat them!

After all, its trainer can pull out all kinds of potions and wonderful props!

Calyrex, who was feasting, glanced at Rippling Water.

『Although you are quite rude, you are, after all, a friend's beast. If my friend needs it, I can also lend a hand.』

『When my power recovers a little... Fighting in dreams can also be considered』

What Calyrex wanted to say was that it could be considered rehabilitation training. After all, it had been bullied by two horses after losing its power. And through Rippling Water's description, Calyrex heard that the Pokémon that attacked Rippling Water, called the "Swords of Justice", seemed to be quadrupeds?

In that case, it might be able to ride them.

Light Moss also thought of this and looked at Calyrex strangely.

Calyrex - riding Cobalion?

It's really convenient to be able to combine with the Pokémon it rides!

Next time, should he let Calyrex ride Rippling Water to see if it can become a new "Psychic + Dragon" type Pokémon?

Dragon Knight King! With Aegislash in hand, that would be too powerful!

Light Moss: "With the king's help, it's like getting the help of 100,000 Pokémon!"

Calyrex proudly raised its big head, feeling a little shy from being praised: 『My heyday was very strong! It's not as strong as 100,000 Pokémon, but I certainly won't let you down!』

Although it was very modest, its expression was very happy!

Turtwig then remembered something and suddenly said to Calyrex:

Its trainer is also a king!

『Wh-what?!』 Calyrex's eyes became dazed again, looking at Turtwig in disbelief. Turtwig then talked about Light Moss's partner, Aegislash. Aegislash had always wanted Light Moss to become the new king and establish a country, so it always mentioned this matter!

『So that's how it is. With your trainer's wisdom and ability, he can indeed become a king...』 Calyrex agreed with Aegislash's idea and secretly thought about whether to pass on its previous nation-building experience to Light Moss.

No, it was too lazy as a king in the later stages, so this kind of experience seems to have no need to be passed on.

Hmm, after its power recovers, should it bestow this friend with the "Power of the King"?

Light Moss didn't notice Calyrex and Turtwig's whispers and picked up the things Rippling Water had picked up at its urging. Rippling Water bit Light Moss's arm and led Light Moss to the pile of things.

"Okay, I'll look now! These are the things you picked up..."

Light Moss held up the strange circular object. At first glance, he thought it was another stone, but the Light Stone and Dark Stone had been "picked up", leaving only a stone called the "Adamant Orb". However, this stone was most likely left by Reshiram, and Reshiram itself was not asleep, so it was unlikely to find it.

Light Moss knocked off the dirt and sand from the prototype object, revealing the simple color inside. It looked no different from a stone, like a fossil, with some already gray patterns, but from the appearance, it could finally be seen what it was.

"This is a Pokémon egg?"

In an instant, information flooded Light Moss's mind.

[Strange Item: Volcarona Egg (Ancient City - Cannot be taken out).]

[Description: It is an egg left by a certain Volcarona a long time ago. If hatched, a Pokémon called Larvesta will be born. However, because this egg has been buried underground for too long, it has become somewhat petrified, but there still seems to be a rhythm of life inside. After special cultivation techniques, there may still be a possibility of hatching.]

[This egg can be hatched in the dream, and the egg existing deep in the ancient city will also get the corresponding hatching progress.]

[Acquired Knowledge: 1]

[Incubationist's Tips: These are some egg-hatching tips from an excellent breeder. Your Pokémon eggs will hatch more easily.]