Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 385 The Great Blacksmith's "Final Form" (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Requesting monthly votes!)
"Boss, I'd like to order a set of protective gear."

At the Wing Carnival in Yuen Yuen City, Jing He and Cynthia brought their Dragonite to a protective gear shop.

"I'm coming."

The middle-aged man from the protective gear shop came out from his makeshift stall.

"Wow--"

When he saw the Dragonite next to Jinghe, he instinctively exclaimed in surprise.

"What a big, strong guy."

Jinghe's Dragonite is more than a head taller than a normal Dragonite, and its body is at least two sizes larger, making it undoubtedly a "juggernaut".

The boss's "comments" pleased Dragonite, which bent its arms and showed off its chubby muscles.

"Waaah!"

Power!

Cynthia smiled and gently patted Dragonite's belly, making a "Duang, Duang" sound.

She has personally experienced the comfortable belly of a Dragonite.

"But is it really necessary for such a powerful Dragonite to wear protective gear?" the shopkeeper asked, expressing his doubts.

Among the many flying Pokémon that can be carried, Dragonite is definitely one of the Pokémon with a particularly excellent "pilot feel".

Its broad back, the hips to place your feet on, the arms to hold onto, and even the neck, along with its ability to control airflow, will undoubtedly provide trainers with an excellent experience.

Pokémon like Pidgeot, Finch, and Dragonair require more protective gear.

"Just tell me if you can pretend or not," Jing He said directly.

Ignorance! Stupidity!
The flight competition will be broadcast live. What if children watch it and try to imitate it?
Do you really think everyone here is a complete newbie?

As teachers, we should set a good example.

Jinghe had already prepared herself mentally.

"Of course!"

When Jinghe asked him this, the boss immediately stiffened his neck and replied defiantly.

He then took out a set of professional tools and equipment.

"This Dragonite is too big. I suggest using this type of universal protective gear. It's not only easy to remove, but the size is also adjustable, making it very convenient to install."

The owner introduced the product while showing pictures.

Jing He suddenly had an idea.

Can this protective gear be fitted onto Rayquaza?

Or perhaps, Giratina?
But he quickly extinguished this dangerous thought as soon as it arose.

"Cha~"

The master blacksmith emerged from the Poké Ball and watched intently as the shopkeeper hammered and pounded away, finally installing a complete and cool set of protective gear on the Dragonite's back.

As it looked at it, it even showed a hint of realization.

"Woo?"

After installation, Dragonite circled twice in front of Jinghe and Cynthia.

Does it look good?
Jing He replied without hesitation, "Cool!"

Cynthia smiled knowingly and nodded.

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Dragonite immediately revealed a satisfied smile, and walking down the street, he suddenly felt like the coolest guy there.

In particular, given its size and stature, coupled with its status as a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it almost always attracts a lot of attention.

Dragonite suddenly became more confident.

They walk with a powerful stride.

"just!!"

suddenly.

The master blacksmith, who had been walking at the very back as if he had lost his soul, suddenly snapped back to reality and shuddered.

She immediately caught up with Jing He with her brisk steps and tugged at his sleeve.

Under Jinghe's questioning gaze, he shouted while pointing to himself, and then to the protective gear on Dragonite's back.

"Cha-cha!"

"You want to modify this protective gear?"

Jing He understood what the master blacksmith meant, but
This set of protective gear isn't cheap; it's worth tens of thousands of Alliance Coins!
"precisely!"

But the master blacksmith's head was pounding like a pestle, and he seemed quite certain.

Since it had already expressed this opinion, and Dragonite didn't object, Jinghe naturally couldn't dampen the little guy's enthusiasm.

after all
The master blacksmith has been working on making Tan Xiaoshi's armor for so long but hasn't started yet, which means she's no longer the reckless little girl she used to be.

So they came to a secluded grove of trees.

The master blacksmith quickly removed the protective gear from Dragonite.

Judging from its "skilled" movements, it's clear that it has thoroughly mastered this set of protective gear.

"just!"

The master blacksmith didn't act immediately, but instead called out towards Jing He's waist.

hum-

Upon hearing the call, Tanjiro immediately ran out.

"Gurgle!"

then.

Jinghe, Cynthia, and Dragonite sat in a row with their knees drawn up, watching the Greatsmith and Charcoal Sprite operate.

The master blacksmith easily disassembled the armor, and after carefully examining it, picked up one of the pieces.

They started calcining the charcoal directly on Charcoal Servant's hands, which were already red-hot.

Brigitte and Charcoal, is this the forging combination?
It seems the master blacksmith has found his best way to "enhance" and has completely unlocked the final "forging form".

However, it must be said that this was the first time the master blacksmith had forged something so seriously.

"It looks very reliable," Cynthia whispered, hugging her knees.

She had witnessed the birth of the young blacksmith herself, and couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

Amidst the clanging and banging sounds and the constant sparks, the protective gear was gradually altered.

"Cha~"

The Great Blacksmith waved to the Dragonite.

"Woo~"

Dragonite opened its mouth slightly and spat out a mouthful of water.

With a hiss, the final quenching was completed amidst rising smoke.

Then, the master blacksmith assembled the protective gear piece by piece, quickly piecing it together.

Compared to the previous protective gear, after being hammered and forged, the current protective gear looks more like a single piece, and its appearance is more distinctive.

more importantly.

Under the demonstration of the master blacksmith, the new protective gear was easily installed on the Dragonite's back with just a "click," and the whole process took less than a second.

After its modification, this protective gear is not only easier to install and remove, and more convenient to carry, but also has the least impact on the flight of the Dragonite, and is more suitable for Jinghe's ride.

This made Jinghe pat the little guy's head and sigh with emotion.

"You've grown up."

The old father was very pleased.

Perhaps, in the future, Greatsmiths will truly become "tool experts" in the Pokémon world, similar to Creator in the special episode, crafting suitable tools for Pokémon.

As far as I can remember, besides Sirfetch'd, Rillaboom, and Morphling, the creator also seems to have a Kushala Daora as a Pokémon?

The creator crafted a set of armor for the bear apprentices and the evolved martial arts bear masters, calling them "Armored Guests".

Perhaps a master blacksmith could do it too.

"Then... a rotten shield and sword would also work?" Jing He couldn't help but wonder.

With the new protective gear, Dragonite felt more and more like the coolest guy on the street, no, in the whole town.

Wuhu, take off!
Square center.

"Genga~~"

Gengar jogged along and handed the snacks and cakes it had bought to Jinghe.

Seeing Gengar and the others return, they even had some snacks with them. They accepted the snacks with a smile, saying, "Thanks for your hard work~"

"Genga~()"

Jinghe, Cynthia, Gengar, and a host of Pokémon sat neatly on the edge of the flower bed, licking the cake in perfect unison.

The flight racing competition was about to begin, and some contestants gradually arrived at the center of the square.

Under a clear blue sky, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves.

Each contestant, along with their respective Pokémon, was making final preparations for takeoff.

Pidgeot, Finch, Butterfree, Noctowl, and Braviary are some of the more common flying Pokémon.

Some of the rarer ones are the Skarmory, Tropius, and Noivern.

Of course, there are also some rather strange ones, such as the shuttlecock and the ball that are warming up.

Relatively speaking, the most eye-catching are the Hydreigon from the Unova region, Lance and Tsubaki's Dragonite, Wallace's Pelipper, and so on. They all have a different kind of presence.

And then there's Naki's "Traitor to the Dragon Clan." *cough*, Tanabata Bluebird.

These are likely the strongest competitors in this flight race.

Some contestants are trying out riding their respective Pokémon, while others are preparing hot air balloons.

"What is Da Ye doing?" Cynthia's gaze fell on Da Ye, who was warming up in the square.

Jinghe's expression was strange.

"The coach is warming up."

I didn't expect that Da Ye would actually participate.

The problem is that he doesn't have any Pokémon that can fly.

Jinghe was somewhat expectant.

After the mayor of Lilycove City took the stage to give a speech, and Lilycove Gym Leader Naki briefly explained the course and rules, the competitors began their preparations for takeoff.

The track is divided into three sections.

The first stage is the takeoff phase. After passing through a short open area, you will enter a forest. You need to be careful of the complex terrain in the forest and also watch out for wild Pokémon.

The second section is the most complex, with stone pillars of all sizes everywhere, and there may even be falling rocks. It is the best place to create distance between you and others.

The third stage, the final sprint, is a long, almost unobstructed stretch of road that puts the Pokémon's flying speed to the ultimate test.

However, Naki also reminded everyone.

In the final sprint, there is still an "enemy"—the airflow that exists within the narrow valley, which greatly hinders and restricts flight.

"Let's go."

Jinghe said to Xilona.

"Ah."

Cynthia nodded and summoned Garchomp.

The athletes boarded the launch platform.

Jinghe climbed onto Dragonite's back, gripped the protective gear tightly, and said to Dragonite:

"Dragonite, survival is our top priority, the competition is secondary!"

"Ooh! (^^)"

I can finally fly freely! I'm so happy!
below.

Led by Gengar, the "cheerleading squad" is shouting enthusiastically, making Dragonite even more energetic.

Jinghe couldn't help but wipe her forehead.

Flight racing can be considered a competition, right?
In a match, the Dragons should trigger a positive cycle of luck conservation.

"Jinghe, shall we have a showdown?"

After placing Tsubaki on the back of his Dragonite, Lance flicked his cape and looked at him confidently.

Jing He trembled her lips but didn't speak.

As the referee blew his whistle, the contestants displayed their unique skills and took to the skies.

Jinghe never expected that at the very beginning, the most eye-catching one would be Da Ye!

"Duckbill Flame Beast, Flamethrower!" Big Leaf shouted from the hot air balloon.

See you soon.

The Duckbill Flame Beast lowered its paws and spewed out scorching flames, then...
Soar!
"Holy crap, it's so hot!"

"Referee! Is this even allowed?!"

"Damn! This kid!"

This kind of start from Da Ye drew a lot of criticism and even shouts from the other players.

Jinghe couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Daye.

The Duckbill Flame Beast takes off in a jet-powered manner?
Da Ye is really a damn talented guy.
Hopefully, he will be able to leave Yinyu City alive after the competition.
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