Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 88: Identification of Kikuko

Zhenxin Town, Damu Research Institute.

Professor Oak is studying the props made by Guang Moss, including the ancient stone statue he purchased.

Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle.

"It's incredible. Although some man-made props can also bring incredible improvements to Pokémon, handmade ones can actually have similar effects. From what era did this mysterious craft come down?"

"The imposing cape is obviously made of Pokémon materials and common tough cloth. Is it because the cape itself has a unique effect, or is it because after the cape is bound to the Pokémon, it helps the Pokémon to stimulate some kind of power in its body?"

“The other props are also very interesting.”

"Double pickles can make Pokémon enter a doubled state, while increasing attack, special attack and part of defense. Is this a special food? Ordinary food eaten by Pokémon does not have this effect."

"Burning charcoal, this is a good choice if you want to breed fire-type Pokémon; the protective gear for the parts, which increases the energy of the steel attribute and prevents contact damage, is also good."

"The King's Proof, the Pure Pendant. This King's Proof is different from the natural King's Proof that you usually see in nature. The Pure Pendant is an item that I have never heard of."

Driven by curiosity and his profession as a researcher, Professor Oak really wants to buy all these props for research. Although his main research topic is "The relationship between Pokémon and humans", maintaining a strong curiosity is also a basic quality of a doctor.

Purchasing these items is not just for studying the "production materials" of these items. In fact, Professor Oak is also very proficient in natural items. However, there is nothing to discuss about some items such as evolution stones, as they have already been studied.

“The style of these sculptures is also very interesting.”

Professor Oak was thinking, and at this time someone came into his laboratory.

"Oh, it's Qinglu. You're finally here. Take a look at these magical items I just bought. They should be helpful to you as the gym leader, right?"

The person called by blogger Oki had a flamboyant head of straight brown hair, a pendant on his chest, a dark jacket on his upper body, and yellow work pants on his lower body.

"Magic props? Could it be an evolution stone or something? Did you call me back from outside just for this?"

Qinglu looked at the stone statues, strange cloth strips and talismans placed beside the workbench with some confusion.

"Grandpa, what are you going to do? The combination of these things gives me a bad feeling."

Qinglu was speechless, and Professor Oak realized something was wrong and laughed awkwardly:
"Sorry, sorry. I really didn't notice that putting these things together would make people feel uncomfortable. Mainly because their effects are not related to each other."

"Let's not talk about that. You're out a lot. How are things going at the Tokiwa Gym?"

"Not bad." Qinglv spread his hands. "They are all people with no strength who come to challenge me. There is no way I can lose to them. I don't need to command them at all. My Pokémon can defeat them by fighting on their own."

"And if you want to challenge me, you have to get at least seven badges. There are not many trainers who can do this."

"The level of today's trainers is generally low."

Professor Oak laughed out loud: "After all, you were once a champion. Don't make it too hard on those new trainers."

Qinglu scratched his head and then looked at the props.

"So, what's the use of these?"

Professor Oak pointed to three stone statues. "First, there are the sculptures of Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle."

"Charmander's statue makes the air hotter. Bulbasaur makes plants grow better, and Squirtle keeps the surroundings moist."

"Hmm? These look like just ordinary stone statues." Qinglu was a little confused, but Professor Oak didn't say anything. He moved the Squirtle sculpture away. Soon Qinglu felt the temperature around him rise and the air became much drier.

"Is it true?" The doubt in Qinglu's eyes became even stronger.

"Yes, that's the purpose of these stone sculptures. However, these stone sculptures that look like ancient objects are actually imitations made by a modern craftsman. I use stone sculptures to show you just to make it easier for you to accept other props."

"First, this is the shawl of aura." Professor Oak grabbed the orange-red cloth and explained its function.

Qing Lu's expression became strange. "What did you say? An item that can stand firm by relying on the bond? I have cultivated so many Pokémon. Although sometimes the bond between Pokémon and humans is indeed very deep, and they can continue to fight at critical moments, that is the result of years of careful cultivation."

"How is it possible that this shawl can do the same thing?"

"But this is the truth. I have tested it myself." Professor Oak's expression was serious. "This is a prop made of Pokémon materials and incredible craftsmanship. I am now studying its principles."

"And these." Professor Oak recommended Guangmoss's shop to Qinglu.

"What, these props?" Qinglu frowned, his eyes full of surprise.

"These items are made by the craftsman who opened this shop. The items I have bought so far are exactly the same as the descriptions on the website. This craftsman should have mastered unknown item-making techniques. To be honest, it is rare to see people using special items in Pokémon battles in the past."

Professor Oak pondered, "Of course, large companies in various places have developed items for this project. The research results include items such as 'focusing mirror' and 'focusing mirror', as well as some unique Poké Balls and ability-enhancing drugs. However, those are assisted by technological means and are very expensive."

"However, we can foresee some things from the development of the Poké Ball. In the era when there were no modern Poké Balls, Poké Balls were made of cones. Similarly, there must be some unknown things in the craftsmanship passed down from ancient times." "Now, these things have been taken out."

Qinglu carefully examined the aura shawl in his hand, pondering it for a long time before saying:

"Grandpa, I'll take this aura shawl."

"Ah! It's okay, I called you here just for this matter, and I have another one here." Professor Oak took out another aura shawl from somewhere.

"Interesting, Pokémon items? These things might be very important for breeding Pokémon."

Qinglu opened the Pokémon device and looked at the items introduced in the store, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Now the challengers in the Kanto region are going to suffer again. If this Stampede is really useful, how desperate will their expressions be when they finally defeat one of their Pokémon, only to find that this Pokémon has persisted thanks to the Stampede?
The badge of the last gym is not so easy to get!

By the way, if I get these items, maybe I can defeat that guy Chihong!
"Qinglu, what are you laughing at?" Dr. Oak asked a little confused.

Qinglu: "Nothing, I just thought of something happy. Grandpa, thank you for calling me here! I can't wait to test whether this shawl is effective or not."

"Why not have a fight now? By the way, Grandpa, have you told Red about this?" Qinglu said as he followed the shop account of Traveler's Workshop. Dr. Oak touched his chin and said, "No, not yet. After all, I can't contact him. You have to tell..."

"No, don't tell him yet!" Qinglv's eyes flashed: "And Ye Zi and Bi Lan, don't tell them either!"

Of course I have to enjoy the good stuff first!

But just when Qinglu was about to say something, the door of the laboratory was pushed open again.

An old lady with yellow hair and purple clothes walked in.

"Uh?!"

Qinglu froze for a moment. He looked at Professor Oak, then at the old woman who came in, and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Oh, it's Oak's grandson. Why are you here when you're not at the Tokiwa Gym? The trainers challenging you are all complaining that the gym leader of the Tokiwa Gym is always away!"

"Hey, you weren't called here to test the props, were you?"

"Ah, Grandma Kikuko. Yes, I was indeed called back by grandpa." Qinglu scratched his head awkwardly, then looked at Professor Oak with a strange smile: "Well, you guys chat first, I'll go out now!"

After saying that, Qinglu fled from the laboratory!

And Kikuko looked at Professor Oak.

"Oh, long time no see, Kikuko. I didn't expect you to actually accept my invitation."

Kikuko was a little cold: "You, a white-haired old man, always stay in places like this. You called me here not for fighting. I am really disappointed."

"You were obviously researching Pokémon, but now you're concerned about gadgets."

Professor Oak was a little embarrassed: "Haha, because it is something I have never seen before, I paid a little attention to it, and this is also closely related to the study of Pokémon."

"Enough of that, where is the thing?" Kikuko didn't want to bother with Professor Oak anymore and started searching for the "important items" instead.

Professor Oak quickly pointed at the talisman on the table:
"That's it. I thought that as one of the Four Heavenly Kings, you should be able to help me."

"Four Heavenly Kings? I am no longer one of the Four Heavenly Kings. I have stopped doing this for a long time." Kikuko glanced at Oki and said, "You old white-haired man are really not well-informed."

Professor Oak became increasingly embarrassed.

"Oh, this is it." Kikuko picked up the two talismans and took a quick look at them. "What are they? They look like very basic spiritual talismans, a purification talisman and a curse talisman."

"But, this method of using spiritual power is very rare. No, I have never seen it before."

"Huh? My Gastly is shaking?"

Kikuko sensed some movement in the Poké Ball, and some interest suddenly appeared in her eyes.

Maybe being called over by Da Mu this time is actually a good thing?
However, the longer she observed, the more solemn Kikuko's expression became.

"Hey, old man Damu, I have never seen the techniques of these two talismans before, and I have a bad guess. Although the spiritual knowledge used in them is very basic, it does not seem to be human spiritualism."

"Although it's just my guess, the knowledge on this spell may be related to the 'spiritual world'!"

"So, the question is, who made these talismans!!!?"

Dr. Oak: "Oh, that's a strange craftsman. I'll recommend his shop to you as well."

(End of this chapter)