Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 220: Riolu of the Wave
When little girl Nali discovered that the Shieldsword was in a "floating" state, she pushed up her glasses, and the dim light of the setting sun was reflected on the mirror.

"It looks like it can fly."

"Brother, let's fight now."

"No problem, but Fashion Street is full of tall buildings, crowds of people, and all kinds of shops. Do we have to fight on the street with so many people?"

"No, there is an open space behind Fashion Street. Please follow me."

Oh, is it the legendary hidden location in Feiyun City, “The Empty Lot in the Back Alley”?

In the game, it can only be reached through the Feiyun Sewer in spring and summer. It is surrounded by many high-rise buildings. I didn’t expect it to be so close to Fashion Street!

There were the iconic rogue crocodile graffiti, but there was no sight of the singing and dancing trio that often roamed the open space all year round. It is also possible that the open space here is not the same place as the one in the game. Feiyun City seems to have a lot of such open areas between buildings, hidden beneath the glamorous surface.

"Begin the fight!"

Nari took out her pocket watch and looked at it, then threw the Poké Ball. When the ball landed, a Pokémon that was very familiar to Light Moss appeared, with a red glow all over its body.

Giant mantis!

Aegislash floated onto the battlefield, and Gigantoss became a little nervous about this Pokémon, which also seemed to be of the Steel attribute and clearly possessed a certain amount of oppressive power.

Hmm, what's this feeling?

Mantis felt like it was facing a king who dominated it, but fortunately, Pokémon also have the habit of challenging stronger ones, so there is no need to worry about losing the will to fight. However, Nali clearly felt that something was wrong with the state of her Pokémon.

"Fly, giant mantis!"

Under Guang Moss's astonished gaze, the giant mantis, which was supposed to be incapable of flying, flew directly into the sky!

Although in the animation, the giant mantis can also fly with the help of high-altitude air currents and gusts of wind between buildings, the flying principle of this giant mantis at this time is obviously different from "borrowing force". It seems to be flying with its own strength!

"Attack from high altitude, shadow clone, swallow returns!"

Mantis created dozens of phantoms in the sky. Unlike the shadow clones in the game which are of little use, the shadow clones can be considered a magical skill in real battles. The created phantoms will attack at the same time as the original Pokémon, and ordinary Pokémon cannot tell which one is real and which one is fake.

Swallow Returns, teases the opponent with agile movements and then performs a slashing move, the attack is sure to hit.

Use Swallow Return in a flying posture, that is, use Shadow Clone + Swallow Return to continuously avoid attacks, consume energy, and then create distance.

This is also true. After all, Crankshaft cannot learn fire-attribute moves. When facing steel-attribute Pokémon, its first reaction is to use ground, fire, or fighting moves.

And Yan Fan is a sure move, that is to say, after getting close.
"Use close combat!"

With the protection of the shadow clone, Yan Fan successfully hit the motionless Shield Sword Monster. A strange ripple appeared in the surrounding space. Yan Fan hit the shield of the Shield Sword Monster, but nothing happened!

King's shield!
However, the look in the Shield Blade Monster's eyes changed slightly.

The power of Yan Fan is a bit too strong!

I see. His ability is "Technical Master", which allows him to make low-powered moves more powerful!

The giant mantis switched combat mode the moment it was hit.

In close combat, give up guarding and charge into the opponent's arms! Your own defense and special defense will be reduced!
The most powerful fighting move!
however--

The giant steel pincers hitting the shield had no sense of reality. Although it had a physical body, the offensive effect of the fighting moves could not be felt. The shield sword monster opposite was like an insurmountable wall. At the same time, the giant pincers mantis showed a state of reduced ability!
"Aegisblade is a Steel + Ghost Pokémon. It's ineffective in close combat. That shield is more than just for looks. It's a King's Shield, a special hold state that completely defends against the opponent's attacks and reduces the user's attack by one level."

"Oh!" Nali's eyes lit up. This was what she wanted to see: "Is this a steel-attribute move?"

Light Moss: “Yes.”

Nally: "Can other Steel Pokémon learn from it?"

Guang Moss: "Well, no."

The little girl suddenly felt disappointed.

"What I seek is more power and possibilities of Steel-type Pokémon."

"But it's a shame that I can't learn these moves. I really want to learn the absolute defense."

Nellie began to mutter, which was a rare change of mood for a quiet child.

At this time, the Shield Sword Monster had already flown high up using its spiritual power!
Use Air Blade!

Although the Giant Mantis is only weak to fire, there are still several attributes that can cause normal damage to it. Fighting, flying, ground, rock, water and electricity, the overwhelming air wind blades rolled up a vortex and cut the Giant Mantis down from the sky!
It fell heavily to the ground!
"Bullet punch!"

"Huh?" Nali's command had no effect, because the giant mantis was hit by a large number of air blades and fell into a cowering state.

Iron Head. The hilt of the Shield Blade Monster's sword hit it, and the Giant Claw Mantis just climbed up and was hit hard again, and it flinched again!

Guangtai pondered.

Nari's challenge was to witness the power of the Steel-attribute Pokémon Aegisblade. As a trainer, although she was quite young, just an elementary school student in a cram school, it was her instinct to seek a battle.

Even in Blueberry Academy, she is not very old.

Therefore, a new steel-attribute move is what Nari is looking for.

Although Aegisblade is a steel-attribute Pokémon, most of its moves are just common steel-type skills. The only one that can be called a unique skill is Ironhoof Beam.

"Has!" The voice of the giant mantis interrupted Guangmos's thoughts. The mantis seemed to be communicating with the shield sword monster.

The hidden possibilities of Steel-attribute Pokémon. Show me!

Even if I fall down and get seriously injured, I'm willing to do it!

Claws is a warlike Pokémon, so it is unwilling to give up the opportunity to face a stronger opponent.

Nari pushed her glasses up, seeing her Pokémon's desire to fight, she was silent for a moment, then continued to command:

"Shadow clone."

The shadow clone was used again to confuse the opponent's attack, but these tricks were useless. The Shield Sword Monster and the Light Moss used mental dialogue to confirm the next fighting method.

Since you want to see it, I'll show it to you!
If you want to learn a move, you can either directly purchase the corresponding move learning device, or practice hard and experience it yourself. This is called teaching the move. Let's try this one first!

The Shieldsword raised its shield, and the powerful wave spread out like a storm, quickly locking onto the body of the Giant Mantis!
"." When the Shield Sword Monster was spreading the wave, it suddenly realized that something was spying on it nearby. Its single eye glanced in a certain direction, and then it shifted its attention back to the Giant Mantis.

Hmm, interesting little thing, are you peeping?

How did it follow here?

It was also watching the battle between itself and the giant mantis intently.

interesting!
Aegisblade noticed the Pokémon that was spying on him. It must be hiding behind a nearby trash can.

The three spirals on the shield lit up one after another, like the "pre-startup" of some super skill. The silver-white steel-attribute light roared, making the steel all over the body of the Giant Mantis tremble!
Iron hoof light!

The dazzling steel light completely submerged it!

Although I really want to say that with this kind of move, just push it back!

The giant mantis grits its teeth!

No, but that is indeed impossible!
The impact of steel, which was hotter than the flame, instantly defeated it. The silver-white light was adjusted by the Shield Sword Monster and blasted out from the gap between the buildings!

Otherwise, if you call directly into someone else’s office, you will lose money!

Boom! The giant mantis was covered in smoke from burning out, and fell heavily to the ground with a bang!

The battle is over!

Nali stared blankly at the direction where the light had just flown away, unable to believe it:

"What kind of move is that? The possibility of a Steel-type Pokémon."

“Lost!”

Although I didn't think I could win at the beginning, I was defeated by such a powerful move. What kind of move was that!
Nali stood there in a daze, muttering to herself for several times before she remembered to go look at the giant mantis.

The giant mantis lost its ability to fight, but there was a smile on its face before it fell. Quack! Seeing such a powerful steel skill, it was worth the price even if I fainted!
"Based on the racial talent of the Giant Claw Mantis, Sword Dance Bullet Fist is still the most suitable fighting style for it. As for the special move just now, it is a rare special move called 'Iron Hoof Ray'. Although it is the strongest special move of steel attribute, it has the negative effect of damaging itself."

However, in the animation, there are many Pokémon that have no self-awareness of their special attack race and want to play as turrets. This is also their own pursuit. They like to send waves from a distance and no one can stop them. There is even a giant mantis that specializes in playing destructive rays. The highlight of their moveset is that they can do whatever they want.

Apparently, Nali's giant mantis also had some of these tendencies, and after waking up, it almost became a disciple on the spot.

There was no other way. Since this giant mantis was eager to release a wave, the only thing she could do was teach it. Anyway, Nali and her father had no objection.

The little girl's mind is now filled with the image of the flash of light just now.

At this time, Guangtai finally had the opportunity to ask that important question:

Then let me ask you, why can the giant mantis fly?

"It's a special pill I made. It allows many Pokémon that can fly a little bit to achieve even further flight."

Nari answered honestly, with a slightly proud expression.

Hmm? Do you know how to make that unique flying pill now?
That should be some kind of plant that grows in Blueberry Academy. If you think about it carefully, Blueberry Academy is a school in the Unova region. Many of the plants and natural items in it should have been moved from Unova. After all, this is the lowest cost.

Therefore, the medicinal plants that exist in Blueberry Academy naturally also exist in Unova.

"I'm sorry, my daughter said something strange."

The dark-skinned uncle scratched his head: "In fact, she learned a lot of strange knowledge in the Pokémon school. She was very interested in Pokémon medicine, so she prepared some strange drugs by herself. It seems that it can make the 'Pokémon that can fly with effort' fly for a longer time. The teacher in the school said that she is a genius."

The dark-skinned uncle looked a little distressed, but from his expression, one could tell he was still somewhat proud:
"So when she grows up a little bit, I decided to let her transfer to Blueberry Academy! That's the advanced academy that the Alliance is planning to build that I mentioned before! It's said to be located on the sea in Unova! There are artificial domes and ecospheres, and the person who built the academy is called Xi Lan. He's really ambitious!"

"It's not a strange medicine." There was no emotion on Nali's face, but her tone showed that she was very dissatisfied with her father's evaluation of the "medicine".

"This is all for my Pokémon."

Nari answered bluntly: "Giant is a precious companion given to me by my father. After evolving, it lost the ability to fly. Isn't that pitiful? That's why I developed a drug that allows many Pokémon to fly temporarily."

"So this is all for me, your father?" The dark-skinned uncle pointed at himself happily.

Nali tilted her head slightly, and although she didn't answer, the dark-skinned uncle was already overjoyed!
She is worthy of being my daughter, although a little shy!

"Big brother's Shield Sword Monster can actually fly very high! Just in time, Nari, I have these pills with me, so if you don't mind, take them!"

Nellie changed the subject and avoided looking at her self-admiring old father.

In exchange for Professor Ironhoof's light, Light Moss received special medicine!

【Medicine: Flying pills. 】

[Description: A special medicine made from a special grass leaf called "Lost Four-Leaf Clover". After taking it, it can allow many Pokémon that have flight characteristics but are difficult to fly to soar into the sky. Even mount Pokémon that are originally difficult to fly can temporarily fly, which can enhance their flying power, but the effect of the medicine is time-limited.]

[Effect: Allows Pokémon to temporarily learn the move "Fly". When the pill effect ends, the move will be forgotten. If traveling long distances, be sure to pay attention to the duration of the drug effect! ]

[Note: After obtaining the Lost Four-Leaf Clover, you can add different medicines to make "Mixed Herbs", "Life Drops", "Evolution Incense", "Golden Elixir", "Healing Powder", and "Specialty Plaster (requires Extreme Ore)."]

Guangtai's mind was moved: "Is this pill made from a special kind of four-leaf clover?"

"Did you know?" Nali seemed a little surprised: "Four-leaf clover is a symbol of luck. You can only see some in places where many three-leaf clovers grow. However, not all four-leaf clovers can be used to make this kind of pill."

"I found this special four-leaf clover in the Blue Carpet Forest. I have some more on hand. Do you want some?"

Nali handed a few four-leaf clover leaves to Guangmoss.

【Precious plant: the lost four-leaf clover. 】

[Description: An extremely unique four-leaf clover that emits a faint glow when placed under the sun. Giving it to Pokémon can increase their luck and increase their chances of finding unique natural items.]

[Effect: If it is made into medicine, it can be combined with different herbs to produce medicines with different effects. 70% of the effect of this medicine will be consistent with what you want in your mind. ]

[Obtained the process: Special secret medicine process (A+) - This is not an ordinary medicine process, but a process for preparing unique medicines. Each medicine requires a corresponding precious plant. ]

[Knowledge gained: Secret recipes for special and secret medicines - This is the preparation method and usage experience of some special medicines, and the appropriate usage, including the secret medicines of the Johto region and the secret medicines of the God's Capital.]

[New special medicines: Vitality Potion, Universal Defense Potion, Burning Powder, Fairy Dew Drops, Super Potion, Degeneration Spray, Cancel Potion, Last Chance Potion, First Aid Jelly. ]

[Newly added secret medicines: Dragon Elixir, Maximum Vitality, Suspicious Food, Highest Level Potion, Poisonous Sticky Cake, Pot Secret Medicine, Secret Medicine. ]

A leaf gave Guangtai a slight headache, and he thanked Nali.

"You're welcome. Well, it's time, big brother. We should go back."

Nali has a very strong sense of time, so much so that she seems a little old-fashioned despite her young age. Even during battles, she stands straight like a soldier, which makes Guangtai wonder, is her father a retired officer?

Although the Ma Zhishi in the Kanto region are believed to be retired soldiers of the Unova army, does Unova really have an army?

"It's really getting late."

The lights near the open space have been lit up, the sky has become completely dark, the stars are hanging high, and the skyscrapers of the entire Feiyun City are flashing countless lights, adding a strong sense of futurism and science fiction to this big city in the Pokémon world!

"But there is still a friend here, Nali, you and your father should go back."

"." Nali looked around with some confusion. Although the dark-skinned uncle said strangely that there was no one nearby, could it be those young people chasing the will-o'-the-wisp who ran out? But Nali grabbed her butt directly.

"Ouch! It hurts! What are you doing?!"

"Father, let's go back. It's time." Nali bowed to Guangtai and thanked him: "Thank you for your guidance! I will come again tomorrow. Please take care of me."

"Hey, you're so strong. I'll take little Nali back first!"

Although the dark-skinned uncle felt something was not right, he was a calm man and there was nothing he could do since his daughter said she would go back on time.

Hmm. But, it was clearly Nari who dragged him back, so it seemed that the daughter was more like the parent.

After the father and daughter, who had conflicting personalities, left, Guangtai counted the formulas of the special medicines and checked their contents while looking behind the wire fence and trash can in the corner of the open space.

The Shield Sword Monster's eyes were already fixed over there.

"Well, each medicine has a different effect. It can restore a large amount of physical energy, eliminate all types of abnormalities, strengthen dragon power, increase super energy, cultivate herbs to mutate, max out all five physical abilities for a limited time, quickly evolve Pokémon to the known final evolution level, spray that can degenerate some plants for designated cultivation, and medicine that restores a higher amount in times of crisis."

".Poisonous sticky cake, this thing is also a secret medicine, it is indeed quite secret, the preparation method is Tao Dailang's poison, but why do I make this thing?"

"Although some of the medicines are very powerful, the materials needed are also... Do we have to travel to forests everywhere?"

The shadow of the Shieldsword Monster began to lengthen, and it poked fiercely behind the trash can!
Shadow sneak attack!

I have been watching for such a long time and am still practicing repeatedly. So, what is the purpose of following here?
"Pokémon. Speaking of Feiyun City, it should be Zoroa?"

In a building in Feiyun City, there is a Zoroark that has turned into a child. If you have the destined Celebi on you, you can turn Zoroark back to its original form and join the team.

This Zorua is probably the one that was smuggled to Sinnoh Crown City in "The Phantom Overlord", and it was rescued when the Unova story began. It is an Easter egg Pokémon in the movie.

Shouldn't that Zoroark be in the Psychedelic Forest now?

boom!
The iron sheet of the trash can flew up, and a blue rotating light wave hit the Shield Sword Monster directly!
Wave missile!
"Give eh?"

Shieldsword looked at the Pokémon suspiciously. Although the Fighting-attribute moves only had ordinary impact on the Ghost Pokémon and had no attribute damage effect at all. But!

The sword of the Shield Blade Monster glowed with the light of a holy sword, and it slashed lightly.

The wave missile was instantly split in two! With two thuds, it hit the open space behind!

The Pokémon quickly stood on the wire mesh, its torch-like eyes in the darkness fixed on the Shieldsword.

It was greatly shocked that its proudest special move was easily broken by the sword-shaped Pokémon in front of it!
The move is... can be split?!

There was a strong sense of doubt in its eyes. It looked at the Shield Sword Monster, and then at the Light Moss.

The human being who radiates waves never seen before.

It was a blue humanoid puppy.

".Riolu?"

And it is extremely rare that Riolu has mastered the wave missile before evolving!
(End of this chapter)