Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

The new order had just been processed, and the computer, with barely any free time, beeped again.

This time, the customer was actually from Unova!

“At this rate, I haven’t even conquered Johto yet, and I’ve already conquered Unova in advance. It all started with the Ancient Explorer. The people of Unova are really well-informed. In contrast, do the people of Johto not even go outside?!”

This time, the customer was a normal customer. Their ID was [Volcarona].

Volcarona, in the Unova region, can be considered a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

“Wait, Volcarona, could it be Alder? Haha.”

Customer: ["Hello, my name is Alder."]

Glimmering Moss: “…”

The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence, and Doublade and Lilligant were both a little confused.

What's wrong with this person? Are they even more difficult to deal with than that liar from before?

“Ah, this is the Champion of the Unova region.”

Glimmering Moss gradually came back to his senses and then replied: “What do you need?”

["I saw something called Herbal Juice on your store page, which seems to enhance a Pokémon's vitality? To be honest, one of my Pokémon may soon be dying, and I am looking for a medicine that can cure it."]

["Before this, I inquired everywhere and finally learned that there is a secret medicine in the Johto region that can instantly restore any Pokémon that has lost its spirit and vitality, but the medicinal properties of that medicine seem to be very strong. I am afraid that my Pokémon will not be able to hold on. At this time, I saw your store."]

["To be honest, the idea that juice can enhance life... I was a bit skeptical at first, but when I thought about it carefully, there are all kinds of wonderful berries in nature that have the effect of restoring life and removing abnormal states. Perhaps there is a kind of berry that can save my Pokémon. Moreover, Johto's Moomoo Milk is also world-renowned. I realized this, so I sent you this email."]

Glimmering Moss added the other party as a friend, and then Alder explained in detail about his sick Pokémon.

Unsurprisingly, it was Volcarona!

Ghetsis once mocked Alder in *Black/White*, saying that he had not battled seriously since his long-time partner Pokémon died of illness several years ago. This also shows that the cause of death of Alder's Volcarona was not simply old age.

And after Alder ordered the Elite Four to protect the Pokémon League, he wandered around Unova and no longer battled seriously.

“Herbal Juice, the kind of juice you need that can enhance vitality, costs 50,000 yuan.”

["50,000? Only 50,000?!"]

Alder seemed a little incredulous, but this is normal. Buying this kind of medicine at this price is too cheap, even too cheap.

Glimmering Moss patiently replied to him:

“I can't guarantee whether it will work or not. In short, please try it first. If it doesn't work, I have other medicines here that you can try. Regarding the price, if medicines are too expensive, then they lose their function as medicines.”

“But the delivery time will be a bit late…”

["I understand, the Johto region and the Unova region are too far apart, but it's only a matter of time. I will find a way to help my Volcarona hold on."]

["When I was young, I was enthusiastic about battling, which resulted in my Pokémon developing hidden illnesses. It's all my fault."]

["Thank you again for your help!"]

Glimmering Moss pondered for a moment and suddenly thought of Walking Wake, so he quickly sent a message:

“By the way, I would like to ask you, do you know about a place called Pinwheel Forest?”

["Pinwheel Forest? I haven't heard of it."]

Alder obviously didn't seem to understand either. Glimmering Moss recalled that Pinwheel Forest was a place that could only be used with the C-Gear developed by Professor Juniper. In other words, before the invention of the C-Gear, that place looked like an ordinary forest to the outside world.

“It should be a forest in the center of Unova.”

["Oh! You mean the Central Forest. I know about that. It is said that you can dream of incredible things there. It is a dreamlike forest. There is a researcher who seems to be studying that forest and has already made some progress. Is there anything you need my help with?"]

“Well, there is a Pokémon that may appear in the Central Forest. I am looking for it. Its appearance is…” Glimmering Moss sent a reply, and Alder quickly responded:

["I see. I will keep an eye out for this Pokémon. If it is related to the legendary dream forest, perhaps that researcher will know something."]

So Alder stopped sending messages.

He asked Alder to help find Pinwheel Forest, and… save Volcarona.

“Phew, if Volcarona really survives, so what if Ghetsis gains the recognition of the legendary dragon? Alder, who lost his main force, is considered the weakest Champion, but what if that elderly Volcarona is still alive?”

Alder has two Volcarona. After the older one died, Alder became very negative and stopped battling seriously.

“Now the timeline has changed. I hope my Herbal Juice will work.”

“Also, the secret medicine of the Johto region, which is probably referring to the oldest traditional medicine store in Cianwood City. I should have time to buy a copy of the secret medicine so that I can make the same, or even better, secret medicine.”

The pharmacy in Cianwood City is a time-honored brand and does not have an online store. To buy it, you must make a trip in person. In the game, this medicine can even cure Psyduck's congenital headache, which is incredibly magical!

However, no matter how powerful the medicine is, it can only sustain a breath. If it is a Pokémon with naturally strong energy, it will naturally recover after treatment. But if it is a Pokémon with a serious illness or even a hidden illness, then the secret medicine may have the opposite effect because the medicinal properties are too strong.

Glimmering Moss was thinking about doing another good deed, completing a new order, and planning to fire a few glass containers when the computer beeped again!

Hey, this is the third time, a three-peat!

["Your carving skills are very good. This old man was recommended to come here. Can you customize sculptures here?"]

This time the message was about customizing a statue, but it was different from Ghetsis's request. This was a Gym statue customization!

Glimmering Moss concentrated slightly.

“What kind of sculpture would you like?”

["Hehe, your sculptures are so lifelike, like genuine products passed down from ancient times... This old man wants to customize a Pokémon called Urshifu. Have you heard of it?"]

The latest novel is first published on Six/Nine/Book/Bar!

["It doesn't matter if you haven't heard of it. I have pictures of them here. You can make them according to the actions above."]

Urshifu?

Wait, recommended by someone, and calling himself an old man?

“Could it be Mustard from the Isle of Armor? But I remember that there are no sculptures in front of his dojo… Mustard seems to be an old acquaintance of Mr. Steel?”

In the game, Mustard, as one of the former champions of the Galar region, is active on the Isle of Armor, and his son Hyde once revealed that several years before the start of the game, Mr. Steel went to the Isle of Armor to make some Apricorn Balls for Mustard. It was at that time that Hyde saw Mr. Steel's technology and tried to synthesize them with machines.

When the game's protagonist synthesizes an Apricorn Ball, Hyde will tell the protagonist that it took him a long time to develop this machine, and it is difficult to replicate Mr. Steel's ball-making technology, so the probability of using a machine to create an Apricorn Ball is very low.

Undoubtedly, in the game, Mr. Steel can be said to be the face of all craftsmen, still able to give those synthetic machines a big slap in the machine age.

And Mustard is a game fan, so he will definitely try this novel thing of online shopping, but Mr. Steel is more old-fashioned, and his granddaughter Chie helps with things related to the Internet.

Glimmering Moss thought for a while and then received the photos sent by the other party.

Sure enough, it was Single Strike Style Urshifu and Rapid Strike Style Urshifu!

Customizing the two Pokémon into sculptures and placing them in front of the dojo?

Speaking of which, the front of the dojo in the game is indeed strangely empty. If you put two sculptures on it, it would indeed be much more imposing!

“The customization of large sculptures ranges from 200,000 to 400,000.” Glimmering Moss sent a reply to the other party: “Two statues would be 400,000 to 800,000. Is this price acceptable to you?”

["If it's only 400,000, there's no problem."] The other party quickly replied: ["This old man believes in your craftsmanship. After all, your store page has already proven your craftsmanship. The skills of those sculptures are simply superb!"]

["This old man will be looking forward to the day I receive the sculptures. I can't wait. That day must be very exciting!"]

“Thank you for believing in my craftsmanship. I will not disappoint my customers,” Glimmering Moss replied.

But speaking of which, why do you have to add a modal particle at the end when typing… This made Glimmering Moss a little confused.

But today's income… is really a lot!

And after the old man who was suspected to be Mustard stopped sending messages, Glimmering Moss heard the mailbox sound for the fourth time, but this time the letter was not from a customer, but from “Mr. Steel”.

["Your sculptures are really amazing. I looked at them and found that they are just like real ancient sculptures! If you don't mark them as imitations, I'm afraid no one will recognize that those are fakes."]

["Recently, your store has received a lot of attention. I have also been asked how to find you. You are now living in the mountains far away from Johto, right? If you have time, come to Azalea Town before the end of the year."]

["I am going to teach you the process of making Apricorn Poké Balls. Your current level of craftsmanship is fully capable of inheriting this skill. If you want to learn, come find me."]

Complete Apricorn processing technology? In other words, the ball net weaving skills that I lack can only be obtained from Mr. Steel.

Ordinary modern Poké Balls use technology, and the inside of Hisuian Poké Balls does not have ball nets. In other words, ball nets are Mr. Steel's exclusive technology!

“It seems that after the start of autumn, I have to go to Johto once.”

“Huh? There's another letter?”

“If you allow it, I hope to visit your shop in the near future to sincerely purchase precious stones – Steven Stone?!”