Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Entering the workshop, Steven Stone's attention was immediately drawn to the various tools and crafts, all exquisitely made. However, it was a stone placed on the workbench that truly caught his eye.

Koke picked up the stone and handed it to Steven: "This is an Ancient Rock."

To the untrained eye, it might just seem like a stone with slightly different colors and textures compared to ordinary rocks. But to Steven, a top-tier rock connoisseur, the stone seemed to come alive, radiating an intense, peculiar power!

"It's a crystallization of Rock-type energy!"

Steven declared definitively!

Koke nodded: "Exactly. Ancient Rocks are crystallizations of Rock-type energy formed under specific conditions. Structurally, they're very similar to the 'Rock Gems' found in the Unova region. And it's not just Regirock that can create Ancient Rocks. Pokémon like Gigalith from Unova, Stonjourner from Galar, and Carbink from Kalos can also act as catalysts for creating Ancient Rocks under certain conditions."

Steven was engrossed in observing the stone when the sight of the Symbolic Slate at the edge of the workbench caught his eye. He curiously examined it for a while, but since Unown weren't found in the Hoenn region, Steven couldn't understand its meaning.

He was also very interested in ruins, as many precious stones could only be unearthed from them.

However, even though he didn't understand the writing on the Symbolic Slate, Steven had seen something similar in a paper before!

"These slates... they look a lot like the slates from the Ruins of Alph in Johto."

"Ah, it's something similar!" Koke answered straightforwardly, not needing to hide anything from Steven, as the Symbolic Slate only reacted to its creator: "The design of these slates is based on the ancient Pokémon Unown, which exist in the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions. Professor Oak in Johto has researched whether writing or Unown came first in the world, but he hasn't found any results yet."

Professor Oak—a Pokémon professor who appeared in the movie *Spell of the Unown: Entei*. His daughter caused the main problem of the movie, which was rooted in Unown's ability to 'manifest thoughts'.

Moreover, this movie also featured an interesting and strange 'record'.

That is, in the ruins of an ancient civilization from long ago, there were already records of Entei, one of the Legendary Pokémon!

Therefore, after the professor was pulled into the spatial rift by the Unown, his daughter shouted 'Daddy' to the Entei in the mythical picture book, which triggered the events of *Spell of the Unown: Entei*.

But here's the question: Was the 'Pokémon' that appeared in ancient times really 'Entei'?

Could it be 'Eruption'?

"I created these slates using a special process. When you stare at the slates, do you feel your mental energy increasing?"

Hearing Koke's words, Steven suddenly snapped back to reality!

Just now, he had been staring at these slates in a daze!

*Clatter.*

A Poké Ball on Steven's waist shook, seemingly reacting to the slates.

It was Metang's Poké Ball. Since Metagross was left outside, Metang was the only Psychic-type Pokémon Steven had on him.

"The Pokémon are reacting to the slates. However, these slates aren't for enhancing the mental power of Psychic-type Pokémon. If you're looking for such items, I can help you fire Light Pottery or Psychic Glass Whistles."

"Oh, and a Calyrex doll."

"Calyrex?" Steven was hearing this name for the first time. "Is it a Pokémon?"

Koke: "Yes, it's a Legendary Pokémon that's said to be lost, also known as the King of Bountiful Harvests. It has the power to heal hearts and make plants sprout, and it possesses powerful psychic abilities."

"The Calyrex doll I make can strengthen the holder's mental power and heal emotional wounds."

As he spoke, Koke's expression became somewhat strange as he looked at Steven.

A young master like Steven probably didn't have any emotional wounds.

"Interesting. I'll take one of these dolls," Steven's eyes lit up slightly. Although he didn't really have any emotional wounds, could the products from the Traveler's Workshop be bad?

Workshop products are definitely high-quality! Don't ask questions, just buy!

Koke: "Then I'll add you to the merchant group. Most of the people in it who have purchased Calyrex dolls are psychics."

"Oh right, I also need to thank you. Flannery, one of the Hoenn Elite Four, was introduced to me by you, right?"

"It was nothing more than a small favor!" Steven said with a gentle smile. "Of course, good things should be shared and recommended to friends. As a customer, this is what I should do!"

The Hoenn Elite Four and the two Champions had a very good relationship. They were friends who talked about everything, and they would directly share anything they had. Moreover, judging from the messages Flannery sent later, the workshop's talismans were really quite powerful!

"It's said that after using your talisman, a large number of wandering souls gathered on Mt. Pyre. It sounds a bit terrifying, but Flannery said it's a good thing. Those souls can be reborn with the help of your talisman. The world of spirit mediums is truly wonderful!"

"Oh right, you're also a spirit medium!"

Koke remembered what Steven said. Flannery had mentioned it in the group before. How to evaluate it… It seemed like he could directly enter the spirit world with his talisman. If there were civil servants in the spirit world to connect with, his KPI would skyrocket.

Koke put on a contemplative expression: "Next, it's about Pokémon's compatible moves. Steel-type Pokémon are known for their defensive abilities, so I have a TM that's very suitable for Steel-type Pokémon here."

"Moreover, it's an exclusive product that's only available here! It's a move obtained from a legendary giant, called 'Body Press'!"

"The most suitable Steel Pokémon for it is Skarmory!"

Steven's Skarmory was a rare high-quality Pokémon among NPCs. It would use Toxic and Spikes in battles, but unfortunately, it didn't know Whirlwind, so it was still not enough against the medicine-type Elite Four.

"The principle of this move is to calculate damage by substituting defense for attack. The higher the defense, the higher the damage. Skarmory is a Steel-type Pokémon, so it's excellent in defense and very compatible with this move!"

Steven was somewhat incredulous: "A move from a legendary giant…?"

That didn't seem right.

Brandon also had a Regirock, but he hadn't heard that Regirock use 'Body Press'!

"Using defense instead of attack, the higher the defense, the higher the damage. If this move really exists, then all Pokémon known for their defense will…!"

"That's right, this move is the spring of defensive Pokémon!" Koke said with a smile as he took out an ancient bracelet recording the Body Press move: "This is an ancient bracelet. Long ago, when there were no TMs, Pokémon used this bracelet to repeatedly learn moves. Yes, it can be used repeatedly and won't break after one use. The ancient bracelet will be sold to you for…"

"5 million!"

Steven directly offered a price!

"Without a doubt, in terms of battle, this move's effect is almost the same as Eviolite! Its appearance can almost change the way defensive Pokémon are used!"

More importantly, Steven had never heard of this move, which meant that this move, like Eviolite, was an exclusive item that was only available here!

And he was the first customer to buy it!

So, having said all that, money was no longer important. What was important was making a close friend!

Strange and superfluous emotions brewed in Steven's eyes, causing Koke to fall silent!

Being rich was really good. Although it wasn't much money for Steven, it was a huge sum for him!

"Thank you for your purchase, Mr. Steven!"

"No, I should be thanking you for your creation!"

The two shook hands, their palms clasped tightly together. This was the true friendship brought about by money and sincerity!

Steven gave too much!

This friend of yours, I'm definitely making!

"Here, this is for you too."

Koke handed over a silver glass whistle: "This is a Steel Glass Whistle. Its effect is…"

Steven was stunned after listening!

The Hoenn region was the origin of glass whistles. The glass whistles made from volcanic ash from Mt. Chimney were world-renowned exclusive crafts. He didn't expect to see his familiar product in the Shindo region… but the effects were completely different!

It increased the power of Steel-type moves, while also entering Steel Perception, preventing critical hits, and benefiting the Pokémon's growth. It sounded like some special training whistle, some fantastical product, but this thing actually appeared in front of him!

"Wait for me for a moment."

Koke went to the kitchen. After quickly preparing, he took out a "special lure ball" used to train Steel-type Pokémon.

『Craft Food: Mineral Lure Ball.』

『Effect: Made from a mixture of special minerals, soft sand, Iron Shell material, berries, refined iron powder, and lure ball ingredients. It has a strong attraction to Steel, Grass, and Rock-type Pokémon.』

『Additional Effect 1: Fierce Steel Food—Steel-type energy will greatly increase for a certain period, which is beneficial to the growth of Steel-type Pokémon!』

『Additional Effect 2: Steel Power—After Steel-type Pokémon eat it, they will enter an energy-boosting state, their physical condition will become tough, strengthen their resistance to unfavorable types, and have a higher probability of learning new moves!』

"This is?" Steven looked at the lure ball in front of him, somewhat confused.

Koke revealed a mysterious smile: "The latest Fierce Steel Food! If Steel-type Pokémon eat it, there will be unexpected changes. It's a food that's very suitable for breeders!"

"Why don't you let Metagross eat it and try it out?"