Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Polishing takes a long time, but with the added bonus of skillful craftsmanship, the progress is much faster. Hikokei donned work gloves and a mask, put on a somewhat stained and dusty apron, and prepared the sharpening tools.

Rust removal, surface treatment, polishing.

There was no sun outside; the rain gradually stopped, but the world became even darker, indicating the passage of time.

Doublade's rust gradually disappeared, and after a long period of polishing, it became as smooth as a mirror, like a brand new product.

The effect of 'Grinding Craft' was quite good, and it also improved the efficiency and speed of grinding, which made Hikokei re-examine the knowledge he had gained.

Some effects do not seem to appear in the thought information.

Doublade looks very happy!

It danced lightly in the air, slashing at the air with its polished, brand-new blade, and Hikokei saw another layer of information:

【Craft Bonus: After being polished by your exquisite skills, Doublade has undergone some changes. The sharpness and toughness of the blade have increased, and its offensive ability has grown slightly.】

【Slightly increases the damage of cutting-type moves.】

Hikokei nodded secretly, feeling happy.

Newly polished weapons should be more durable and sharper.

"Yo!"

Doublade danced joyfully in the air, feeling more energetic when wielding its body!

"Can you use cutting-type moves? Try it now?" Hikokei asked Doublade, while glancing out the window.

The sky was quite dark, indicating that a long time had passed, but fortunately, there was still a little light shining through the gaps in the clouds along the edge of the mountain.

The latter blinked its single eye, and then a faint silver-green energy surged on the blade. Upon closer inspection, it would be found that this energy seemed non-existent, as if it were just a reflection caused by the blade being too sharp and bright.

Hikokei opened the door and went outside with Doublade. The scent of soil and moist air rushed over, and Doublade became focused.

Doublade used "Fury Cutter"!

The sharp cutting sound cut through the air, leaving a clear sword cry, and Hikokei's eyes lit up instantly, as did Doublade's. It began to slash the air continuously. The power of Fury Cutter increased with the number of attacks, until finally, where the blade slashed, a small whirlwind seemed to be stirred up. The visible sword pressure and airflow cut the grass and water droplets on the ground, sending them flying everywhere!

Then, with the final blow, Doublade chose a distant stone. When the tip of the sword touched the rock, a straight crack appeared on it, splitting the stone in two with one sword!

"Although it hasn't been used against an enemy, there's no doubt that it feels powerful just watching it."

"Fury Cutter, a Bug-type move, but many Pokémon can learn it. The person who discovered this move should be Bugsy, the Gym Leader of Azalea Town. So, you could use this move back in your time?"

"Yo~? Yo, yo." Doublade blinked, shaking its blade left and right to represent a head shake, indicating that it didn't know.

Anyway, it inherently knew this move.

If other Pokémon didn't know it, it was probably because they weren't swords.

For a sword, the so-called "Fury Cutter" is a very normal attack method!

"Mm-hmm, that's normal." Hikokei pondered briefly. Research results are also conclusions drawn from careful observation. If there are no Pokémon in nature that know this move, then there's no way to discover the move.

After helping Doublade remove the rust, the next task was to polish the Eviolite.

However, the grinding methods for stones and minerals are different from those for weapons. If the stone has a low hardness, it must be hand-sanded with sandpaper to prevent the stone from shattering.

Fortunately, Eviolite is quite hard. This thing itself is an item that increases a Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense. Hikokei recalled the acquisition clues he had just seen, and the fact that the source of Eviolite was not explained in any of the past games, and couldn't help but speculate.

Perhaps this stone was formed when a large number of Pokémon evolved, and their evolutionary energy affected a certain mineral around them.

Therefore, giving this stone affected by evolution to a Pokémon that has the potential to evolve, but has not yet evolved, can greatly increase their Defense and Special Defense.

But all this was just speculation, after all, he wasn't a Pokémon Professor.

By the time Hikokei finished polishing the Eviolite, it was completely dark, and the day was over.

Hikokei stopped his work and carefully examined the Eviolite that radiated a faint purple light, while various thoughts began to gather in his mind:

【Completed a job, obtained a 'Unique Eviolite'!】

【Evaluation: A very high-precision polished Eviolite. The stone's power is not only fully released, but it will also affect the Pokémon's condition to a certain extent!】

【Craft Effect: If the Pokémon carrying this item is a Pokémon that can evolve, its Defense and Special Defense are increased by 50%.】

【Unique Bonus: The inherent potential drawn out by Eviolite has increased. With long-term wear, the Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense abilities will grow significantly!】

【Gained Knowledge: 1】

【Better Grinding: You have gained more knowledge about grinding.】

Knowledge gathered in his mind, gradually settling.

Hikokei was quite interested in the unique bonus of the Eviolite.

In the game, the total amount of damage taken is calculated by combining Defense, Special Defense, HP, and other comprehensive values. It is also necessary to calculate the Effort Values of your Pokémon and the difference between them and the opponent, and to see whether they are a type that is super effective or resists the other.

However, there is no upper limit to Pokémon training in the real world. Even weak Pokémon can become quite powerful through years of battle, and may even have the chance to become special individuals, thereby becoming immune to the opposing types they were originally afraid of.

"The potential of the Pokémon wearing this stone will be developed more thoroughly. The effect of long-term wear increasing Defense and Special Defense is somewhat like 'base stat enhancement items'. I wonder if what grows is Effort Values or Individual Values."

Hikokei looked at the Eviolite in his hand with satisfaction. Although he had only done the grinding work, in short, this product would now be better than a natural Eviolite!

And speaking of which, Hikokei just remembered that in the Pokémon world, whether in games or anime, only a minority of people skillfully use items in battle, and most people, including Gym Leaders and even Elite Four members, do not use items.

"How can the weak Bug-type rise? Eviolite is the perfect item for Scyther!"

At the same time, Hikokei also remembered the unique setting of knowledge and craftsmanship—

After completing a new work project each time, you will randomly get acquisition clues for new materials.

The thoughts in Hikokei's mind gradually combined:

【Material Clue: Ruins Stone】

【Rocks that have been processed or hewn by ancient humans have a mysteriousness under the baptism of time, which is different from common rocks, and cannot be used as raw materials for sculptures or buildings. If you master the corresponding carving techniques, you can use Ruins Stones to make special 'Symbolic Stone Plates'.】

【Acquisition Locations: Various ruins, Sinjoh Ruins, Rock Mountain Ruins, Icy Mountain Ruins, Iron Island Ruins.】

【Corresponding Craft: Ruins Carving Craft.】