Master Craftsman of the Pokémon World-Chapter 160

The enormous blue cauliflower stood out strikingly in the farmland. When Hikaru touched it, a detailed description of the vegetable surfaced in his mind.

[Mystic Vegetable: Radiant Cauliflower]

Description: A mystical crop cultivated through the combined efforts of Calyrex and Walking Wake. Originally a special cauliflower found on Simisage's head, it mutated after absorbing Radiant Petals and being catalyzed by the two Pokémon's powers. Calyrex's influence, having settled on the farm, further transformed it.

Effect: Radiant Cauliflower possesses an extremely high quality. When cooked, it greatly boosts a Pokémon's physical strength, containing immense nutrients and energy beloved by all Pokémon. It retains some properties of the Radiant Flower, increasing the eater's mental energy.

Meals prepared with it create a faint bond between the chef and the diner, enhancing friendship or affection.

Also useful in medicine and Pokéblock crafting, greatly boosting quality. This giant crop doesn't spoil easily and continues to grow. Over time, its outer layer may harden—at later stages, it might even serve as a "Pokémon Shelter"—a dwelling grown through specialized crop cultivation!

Bonus: Recipe for Radiant Cauliflower cuisine. — If planted in larger quantities, may unlock special culinary/building techniques.

"It can grow even bigger?"

Initially excited by its effects, Hikaru was shocked to read further. The idea of vegetables growing large enough to serve as houses—it sounded like something straight out of a cartoon!

And how could a single crop be used for both cooking and construction?

Curious, Hikaru moved on to the radishes. Right on cue, Calyrex happily pulled up a carrot, humming the same tune it used before bestowing fertility upon the land, and handed it to Hikaru.

[Silver Star Vegetable: Juicy Red Carrot (Premium Quality)]

Description: Crisp, sweet, and juicy. Perfect for raw consumption, salads, or steaming. Combines roasted root aroma, sugarcane sweetness, herbal freshness, piney oils, and a woody aftertaste—each bite is a gift from nature. Loved by many Pokémon.

Effect: Can be made into Calyrex's favorite snack, increasing fullness and friendship. Best served with unique red tea—Calrex's ultimate comfort food. Enhances mood and draws Calyrex's attention.

Sells at a high price. A prized ingredient for chefs, increasing meal flavor. Also grants Meal Powers.

(Calyrex chewing): 『Not bad, right? This carrot came from the floating island in the Crown Tundra! I thought the island had nothing left, but buried under the snow, I found these carrot seeds and a few other ancient crop seeds. They weren't as plentiful, but through my hard work and care, I revived them!』

『Though grown in a dream, I've gained valuable farming experience.』

『Still, I couldn't grow Ice Carrots or Shadow Carrots. I suppose the lack of snowy and ghostly energy is to blame.』

"Silver Star, huh?"

『Hmm? Silver what star?』

"It's just what I call premium vegetables," Hikaru said as he stuffed the carrot in his mouth, cheeks puffed up like Calyrex's, eyes shining. Calyrex's recommendation was absolutely delicious.

As expected from the King of Bountiful Harvests!

Also… "Meal Powers," a mechanic newly introduced in Generation IX, represented the power that overflows when Pokémon consume food. Different Meal Powers affect specific attributes and are categorized into three levels—higher levels offer stronger effects. A single meal can contain up to three Meal Powers.

In a way, it resembled Galar's curry rank system. But while curry's effects were healing HP, gaining EXP, curing status, and social bonding, Paldea's Meal Powers enhanced things like Catch Rate, Egg Power, Title, Shiny, Size, and Raid Rewards.

Doublade, imitating Calyrex, pulled up a carrot of its own. Staring at it, its eyes seemed to cloud with dreamy clouds of imagination—it was already fantasizing how it could slice the carrot into fine decorative shapes for a food platter.

Calyrex noticed this.

『You must be… a Pokémon called Doublade?』

『I see, I see! So you're the first partner Pokémon of our friend. This is our first time meeting—pleased to make your acquaintance.』

『I heard from Grotle that you also harbor dreams of becoming a king?』

Doublade's eyes widened! It began circling Calyrex, clearly assessing him. It had indeed heard about Calyrex from Grotle. As a king from distant lands, Doublade regarded him with scrutiny!

"Yowuu~!"

With a tap-tap of its ribbon on its blade, Doublade proudly introduced itself as Hikaru's chief minister! This meeting was a royal summit between two sovereigns!

A diplomatic event!

『You even know about diplomatic summits… You truly are a Pokémon of the ancient kingdoms. But alas, I no longer have subjects nor land. The title of king is all that remains.』

『Tell me, Doublade—if our friend were to establish a new nation, where would you build it?』

Doublade embraced its blade with a thoughtful posture, quickly offering its answer.

It had been asked this question many times before, but still hadn't found a suitable location. However, Shinto wasn't a bad candidate. Plenty of Pokémon already gathered there. If viewed through the lens of ancient kingdom models, Regirock, Registeel, and Ursaluna were akin to major feudal lords under a monarch, right?

Each lord governed its territory and paid tribute to the king. Pokémon didn't care for taxes, of course—but Regirock and Registeel helped Hikaru often, and Ursaluna had promised to dig up treasures as a tribute. There was even the apple orchard from the other world…

Calyrex's eyes blinked in surprise: 『Our friend oversees that much land?』

『So the Dream Workshop's farmland is only a fraction of his kingdom…』

"Yowuu~" Doublade performed a strange knightly salute (clearly unrefined), but was overjoyed to have Calyrex's recognition of their territory!

Look! One king already acknowledges us!

Surely more powerful Pokémon would follow! In the old kingdoms, many nations were established after receiving the recognition of specific Pokémon. It was called Claiming.

Of course, some nations perished in pursuit of legendary Pokémon's power. Doublade had heard of one such kingdom—Pokélantis. It had earned Ho-Oh's recognition, but tried to imprison Ho-Oh in a Poké Ball and ended up destroyed for it.

"Rawr~" Suddenly, Walking Wake's massive head barged in. Compared to Calyrex's crown, its own crest was just as imposing. The ancient dragon stared directly at Doublade, flashing a bizarre smile.

No mistake—despite the appearance change, these were the same twin swords as before…

Having once crossed blades, Walking Wake now greeted Doublade. It emphasized how much it had grown—acquired evolution items and was ready to enter its next phase of power!

"Yowuu~!"

So let's get along!

Doublade was still quite proud of its past victory over Walking Wake. Sure, it had cheated in that dream fight, and Hikaru had done most of the work—but still! It had made a great effort!

Just look at that opening cancel combo—wasn't that awesome?

"Rawr~" Walking Wake had no hard feelings. That battle remained vivid in its memory. Even if the old "Honedge" had used items to fight it, the fact was—it had lost.

Losing meant respecting the victor—that was the rule of ancient duels. No fuss. No tricks.

So…

Walking Wake made a request to Doublade!

Could you teach me some knightly combos? I've been struggling against a tough opponent lately!

"Yowuu?"

Doublade pondered.

How could it ignore a friend's plea? A righteous knight must help those in need! Even Grotle, who'd just learned Bullet Seed, could use some new moves.

There was a technique it had seen in the old kingdoms—take two steps back to find the opponent's position, then launch a rapid volley, followed by a marathon chase…

For Walking Wake, who could breathe fire, maybe a strategy like Grease Oil + Dragon Tail + Wide AoE Destruction would fit?

"Rawr!" Suddenly, Walking Wake bit one of Doublade's swords! Doublade froze, then trembled violently, slapping its ribbons around in panic!

HEY HEY HEY—WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!

"Rawr rawr~!" With one sword in its mouth, Walking Wake stared intensely at Calyrex.

Well? How's this look? Pretty badass, right? Now I can defeat those three Pokémon chasing me!

"Yowuu~!" Doublade's other blade flailed in panic—PUT MY OTHER HALF DOWN!!

But before it could fully freak out, Walking Wake responded: "Don't worry! I'M the one panicking! I'm Rash-natured!" And with that, it used Dragon Claw to snatch the other sword.

Dual-wield mode!

『Ohh…! That looks awesome!』 Calyrex chomped on a carrot and cheered, eyes glowing. Then it pointed to its tail: 『Maybe you could even strap two more swords back here…』

『If we make a Bond Rein, you and I could forge a pact. Then I could ride you into battle, wielding a Royal Blade!』

Hikaru finished off his carrot, licking his lips—the flavor still lingered. Watching Walking Wake and Doublade clowning around…

What was that pose supposed to be? Walking Wake wants to be King of Blades now?

Double Slash with both swords, huh? Giant Beast Twin Slash? You can't even learn Iron Head yet and you want to jump straight to Giant Beast Slash?! ƒreewebɳovel.com

(End of Chapter)

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