Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

B-grade craftsmanship! Hikari felt a slight surprise. The crafts he had obtained so far were all C and D grade. He wondered what magical crafts a B-grade craft could create, and he couldn't wait to find out.

Moreover, it involved carving, and one of his family's inherited skills was carving. This craft would definitely improve his skills.

The clues for making the mysterious artifact didn't disappoint him either. The Clear Bell was a mysterious item used to summon Suicune or Ho-Oh in the game, and it was also a valuable ancient item. However, the materials needed for its creation left Hikari speechless.

How to make a Clear Bell? Answer: Find Suicune and Ho-Oh.

How to find Suicune and Ho-Oh? Answer: Make a Clear Bell.

Are you kidding me!

As for the crafting process, it would probably be automatically acquired after obtaining the corresponding materials or some knowledge.

Ecruteak City didn't have any known bell craftsmen in the game, but if he had to say, the five Kimono Girls at the Ecruteak Dance Theater might know something. Alternatively, Suikun's pursuer, the mysterious youth Eusine, and the old man with the Silver Wing in Pewter City might also know.

As a large amount of information gradually disappeared, the world in Hikari's vision returned to normal, and he stood up. "I'm going to check out the ruins."

"Oh! Indeed, you bought a lot of things, but you haven't seen the ruins yet. How about this, let me accompany you. As I said, I'm staying here as a merchant and acting as a guide."

Volo didn't miss any opportunity to gather information, and he volunteered to go with Hikari. He even suggested:

"We could even have a Pokémon battle in front of the ruins. Maybe Arceus is watching us."

You probably say that to everyone who comes to the ruins!

But Volo revealed a nostalgic expression:

"A long time ago, I actually had an opportunity. It was at a shrine in my hometown. I had a Pokémon battle with someone, and then something strange happened."

"Well, I want to try to recreate the situation back then. Maybe you are the trainer chosen by God."

Faced with Volo's evangelism, Hikari glanced at Grandpa Hiker, who responded with a smile:

"In the legends of Sinnoh, there is indeed a story of a hero challenging a god and receiving a reward. In the legends of Sinnoh, people receive the life of Pokémon, and at the same time, entrust their own lives to them. Perhaps that is what Pokémon battles are about."

"Battle? I haven't tried it yet, and I'm not a registered trainer with the League. As I said, I'm a craftsman, and I'm here to search for materials." Hikari replied truthfully, looking at the old man and making his request:

"I hope to take away some of the rocks from around here, or, the collapsed, broken ruin bricks."

The old man's squinted eyes opened slightly, and he replied peacefully: "The ancients established quarries around here. Including the valley where this hut is located, this place was originally a place to extract stones. And after the ruins collapsed, a large number of damaged stones scattered around, and over the years, they have become indistinguishable from ordinary rocks in the soil. Those researchers take one or two pieces away for research every time. Go and choose from the collapsed pillars of the ruins."

The collapse of the ruins themselves may be related to various factors, perhaps natural disasters, perhaps human causes, or perhaps... the wrath of Pokémon.

"Thank you."

Hikari went out with his Honedge, and Volo followed. On the way, he kept popularizing some small knowledge about the ruins, as well as some Sinnoh myths and ancient poems.

This made Hikari sure that Volo had indeed found a lot of ancient poems, but he himself revealed that he hadn't found all the poems, he had only read five.

Soon, the two and a sword arrived in front of the Sinnoh ruins.

The huge pillars were broken, and their appearance was highly similar to the Spear Pillar of Mount Coronet, and the flat-topped shrine was the style of the Ruins of Alph. The legendary stage for worshiping the gods was inside. Hikari didn't go in immediately, but found a few square ruin stones around.

Finally, new information reappeared.

【Rare Material: Ruin Stone (from Sinnoh Ruins).】

【Description: Remnants and waste left after the collapse of ancient ruins. Seems to have other uses.】

【Craft Acquired: 1】

【Ruin Carving Craft (B-): Can carve ruin-style reliefs, stone carvings, buildings, statues, and amulets. By investigating and observing the corresponding ruins, you can quickly learn the carving style of the corresponding ruins.】

【Crafts of different ruin styles have different degrees of enhancement.】

【Through crafting, you can obtain the craft item "Symbolic Stone Slab".】

The second B-grade craft... Hikari didn't expect the ruin carving craft to be B-grade as well. Hikari was becoming more and more interested in the "Symbolic Stone Slab" that this craft could create!

What kind of crafting item is it?

After taking five ruin stones and putting them into his large backpack, Hikari felt the weight.

For humans in the Pokémon world, this level of load can only be said to be average, but Hikari believed that he still needed to strengthen his exercise.

He continued to walk into the Sinnoh ruins, while marveling at his physical fitness... it's quite strong!

As expected of humans in the Pokémon world, with so many things in their backpacks, they only feel "slightly heavy"!

Looking at Volo on the other side, this ancient Sinnoh person carries his big backpack around almost every day...!

As expected of someone from the Hisui era, everyone is a master of heavy loads or the human form of the space god.

"That is the Stage of Light passed down from ancient times..." Volo followed Hikari into the ruins and saw the huge triangular high platform with dim ancient emblems on it, and a huge symbol on each corner.

"These symbols correspond to mythical Pokémon, Dialga, Palkia, and... Giratina."

Compared to Cynthia, who needed to do thorough investigation and research before coming here, Volo recognized the marks at a glance.

"I have been investigating here for a while. Those researchers from Johto have also said that perhaps bringing the Pokémon corresponding to the emblems to this stage might cause something to happen, but that is too fanciful... Alas, I seem to be getting a little sentimental."

Volo regained his smiling expression, while Hikari secretly complained that this stage was indeed misleading, making people think that the three emblems corresponded to three Pokémon, but in fact, none of the three needed to be brought.

The interior of the ruins had the strange style of ancient Sinnoh. Hikari walked onto the stage and circled it, but nothing strange happened. This was only natural. And through this circle of observation, Hikari learned the sculptural style of the Sinnoh ruins.

【Craft Style Acquired: Sinnoh Ruins Style.】

【Effect: Slightly enhances the mental power of humans and Pokémon, and eliminates accumulated fatigue.】

"Did you find anything?" Volo saw Hikari seemed to be thinking and immediately inquired for information.

Hikari shook his head, pointing to the reliefs and emblems in the ruins, as well as some murals:

"I'm just learning the sculptural style here."

"The style of the ruins, the ancient style, if it is reproduced in modern times, don't you think this is a wonderful thing?"

"Oh, it sounds like you want to rebuild a shrine or an exhibition hall!" Volo was also a little interested in Hikari's words, but Hikari had already walked down from the stage, and Volo began to think in his heart.

Sure enough, he is not a trainer chosen by God... but he still needs to fight a battle to be clearer.

But in any case, even if he is not chosen by God, his proposal is a bit interesting, and there is no loss in building a good relationship with the craftsman.

Volo finished thinking, still with a smiling posture. Hikari and Volo left the shrine and came to the open space in the distance.

"If you haven't tried battling, isn't now a great opportunity? But I won't use Pokémon that are too strong."

"As a craftsman, you will encounter wild Pokémon attacks when you are active in the wild, right? Mastering some combat skills will be of great help to survival, and Pokémon themselves are eager to fight, right?"

"How about this, after this battle, I will find some rarer materials and sell them to you at a 20% discount next time. You will definitely be satisfied."

Volo persuaded Hikari while looking at the Honedge floating on the side, raising a finger and smilingly inducing him.

But Hikari had to admit that what Volo said made sense.

Transmigrated to the Pokémon world, and still as a craftsman. He used to be attacked by wild Pokémon, and the original owner didn't catch any Pokémon because of his poor mental state.

And now that he has transmigrated here, in the case of catching Pokémon, letting Pokémon fight is an inevitable option, and this can also make working in the wild easier.

Although he doesn't intend to become a battle-type trainer, necessary real battles are still needed!

"Yo~!"

Honedge's voice pulled Hikari back to reality. Seeing the eager Honedge, Hikari nodded.

Since Honedge itself also has the desire to fight, then... let's go together!

"Okay... since I've been asked like this, I accept your proposal."

This is just necessary training, definitely not because of the 20% discount!

But this damn profiteer, even with a 20% discount, the price is probably about the same as the original price in the Hisui era, or even more expensive! If this were the MC world, Volo, this traveling merchant who refreshed, would have been made into reins.

"But I only have one Pokémon, and I need to do some pre-battle preparations. Don't be disappointed if I lose easily."

Hikari agreed.

"Where is the battle location?"

"How about this open space."

Volo smiled, and at the same time took out a Poké Ball.

"Show your strength to Arceus! The Pokémon I'm using is this one... Come on out, Gible!"