Chapter 54: The Mythologist, Zhulan

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A-grade craftsmanship?
Glowing Moss was somewhat incredulous. When she looked up again, Dragonite had already soared far into the sky!
Dragonite had used “Extreme Speed”!
“The effect is outstanding... whether it’s chasing Charizard or helping me... this Dragonite really came through!”
Weakness Insurance and Accuracy Insurance are two peculiar certifications. A Pokémon carrying Weakness Insurance will have its Attack and Special Attack greatly increased when targeted by moves exploiting its weakness.
Accuracy Insurance, on the other hand, causes a Pokémon whose move misses due to accuracy issues to have its Speed significantly boosted.
Although she had obtained the crafting technique, Glowing Moss had some recollection of the Shiny Leaves. It seemed that in HeartGold and SoulSilver, when walking through grass, there was a chance for your accompanying Pokémon to find these leaves. Collecting five Shiny Leaves allowed one to weave a Shiny Flower Crown, which was then imprinted on a certificate as a badge.
But that crown looked like it contained more than just five leaves!
The golden and silver leaves were precious items from the Sinnoh region, yet surprisingly, they were the same type of item as the Shiny Leaves.
Having obtained the A-grade craftsmanship, she had no way to create anything immediately. After the initial excitement subsided, the familiar beep of the computer sounded again.
Lilligant and Doublade instinctively turned toward the workshop door!
“It’s alright, I’m tired too. Everyone, take a rest first!”
Glowing Moss petted Lilligant and said to Doublade, “How about I carefully polish your blade in a while?”
“Yoo-hoo~”
“Yo-pop~”
Both Doublade’s consciousnesses were delighted!
Polishing the blade was a form of maintenance and rest for Doublade!
Lilligant had initially felt a bit tired, but upon hearing about polishing the blade, she perked up immediately!
Huh, Pokémon can be polished too?
Maybe I should try that myself!
“Let’s rest first,” Glowing Moss said, seeing Lilligant was even more energetic than herself, urging her to take a break.
If she didn’t rest, as a trainer, she might collapse first!
Although Lilligant was stubborn by nature, she acted as if she were hardworking!
Just as Glowing Moss was about to return inside the workshop, she suddenly noticed some large mushrooms growing in the corner...
Mushrooms grow quickly, and a single rain can make them sprout rapidly. Near an old workshop built with wood and stone, they thrived even more.
[Rare Material: Soft Mushroom]
[Effect: Large and mature mushrooms favored by Monster- and Dragon-type Pokémon, capable of attracting them to the location where the item is thrown.]
[Knowledge Acquired: Household Mushrooms—Mushrooms grow more easily near your home.]
[Craftable Item: Mushroom Lure Ball]
“Huh, these are unique mushrooms from the Eterna region, yet they’re growing near the workshop?”
This was truly a treasure found right at her doorstep. However, neither Doublade nor Lilligant liked these mushrooms. Glowing Moss picked them and, seeing plenty left, decided to bring some flowerpots later to cultivate them.
Hopefully, this wouldn’t turn into another “Research Lab Incident” where wild mushrooms grew freely outside but failed to thrive under careful cultivation.
Back inside, Glowing Moss simply mixed the mushrooms with some food ingredients and thoughtfully added a bit of “Soft Sand.”
Her Pokémon didn’t know any moves of the Monster or Dragon types, but the lure ball’s recipe allowed the inclusion of various materials. After all, Pokémon eat everything, unlike humans.

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She also added a leaf of Revive Herb.
“Crafting complete!”
“Crafted Food: Mushroom Lure Ball.”
“Effect: A blend of special mushrooms, soft sand, tree nuts, revive herb leaves, and lure ball base ingredients. It has a strong attraction effect on Ground-, Monster-, and Dragon-type Pokémon.”
“Additional Effect 1: Earth Boost Food—Greatly increases Ground-type energy for a period, aiding the growth of Ground-type Pokémon!”
“Additional Effect 2: Earth Essence—After consumption, Ground and Monster-type Pokémon enter a peak vitality state, becoming fully healthy. Training during this period is more effective, with a higher chance of learning new moves!”
The more ingredients added, the more effects it gained?
Compared to the previous Grass Boost Food, this Earth Boost Food had an extra effect, possibly due to the inclusion of the Revive Herb, resulting in a mysterious enhancement?
After finishing the new food, a notification sounded from her email.
“A new message—another wild customer?”
The workshop was flourishing, and orders were increasing steadily.
“Regarding the Tranquil Pendant?”
Glowing Moss was slightly surprised upon reading the customer’s message.
The ID was [Mythology Researcher].
A relic enthusiast?
["Because the appearance and craftsmanship of this amulet resemble a style I know, may I inquire about its crafting method...?"]
“Sorry, that’s a craftsman’s secret,” Glowing Moss replied politely. The other party did not press further:
["I see, I spoke out of turn, but I intended to purchase this amulet anyway. The effect ‘Prevents any stat reductions during battle’ sounds amazing, much like the Pokémon ability Clear Body.”]
Glowing Moss began her sales pitch: “As for the price... since it’s a Tranquil Pendant made with rare materials, not only preventing stat drops but also enhancing focus and relieving accumulated fatigue, it’s priced at... 500,000 Pokédollars.”
This pendant used ancient crystal from the Rock Mountain Ruins, and Glowing Moss only used a small core piece, hence the somewhat high price.
She felt it was steep but considered that the crystal was rare before the discovery of the vein, with substitutes being items dropped by Pokémon with the Clear Body ability or similar minerals, none of which she currently possessed.
["No problem. May I buy several?"]
Glowing Moss was taken aback but quickly responded:
“Sorry, due to the rarity of materials, a maximum of two can be purchased.”
["Two is fine. I’ll place the order."]
A 1,000,000 Pokédollar deal was easily concluded. Glowing Moss hadn’t expected the customer to be so wealthy, but judging by the ID, they were likely involved in relic exploration—people who indeed had considerable funds.
As expected of a relic enthusiast, the unique carving style on the Tranquil Pendant must have attracted their attention.
“Do you need anything else? I have many other items related to Pokémon training and battle...” Glowing Moss began her sales pitch.
["Hmm... I see many interesting items, but it’s hard to choose."]
Glowing Moss: “If you’re unsure about the specific effects of each item, I can recommend some. Buying in bulk could also get you a discount.”
“What Pokémon do you train?”
["Ghost, Steel, Water, Grass, Ground, Fairy..."]
“That’s a well-rounded team. For Ghost types, I recommend the Curse Charm and Spectral Cloth; the Curse Charm boosts Ghost-type power, and the cloth further enhances Ghost energy. For Grass types, I suggest the Grass Boost Food, which greatly increases Grass-type energy for a duration, aiding growth.”
“For Ground types, I recommend Soft Sand, which boosts the power of Ground-type moves. I also offer Earth Boost Food, whose effects I just described... I plan to release more Ground-type training items later. As for Steel, Water, and Fairy, I don’t have corresponding training items yet, but I recommend custom ancient wood carvings. These carvings grant Pokémon special powers, compensating for weaknesses and enhancing strengths. However, note that a carving loses its effect after one use, so choose carefully which ability to boost.”

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Masaga Town, inside Professor Yamanashi’s research institute.
A tall woman in a black coat, with yellow hair and a black headpiece, pressed the purchase button.
It was Cynthia, Champion of the Sinnoh region!
“Indeed, as you said, this shop offers many incredible items. Although I have some doubts, since the descriptions of these items are quite powerful, if they are true, then this craftsman may possess some techniques passed down in myths.”
Cynthia looked at Professor Yamanashi. He had previously purchased a sculpture. Though the goods hadn’t arrived yet, Cynthia had heard it was related to mythology and had come back immediately.
After seeing the image on the shop’s page, Cynthia confirmed this was the Pokémon from the myth she had long sought!
“In the murals of the Relic Ruins, there’s a great light with three corners, each representing one of the three legendary lake Pokémon.”
“Cresselia, Uxie, and Azelf.”
“However, I have another perspective.”
Cynthia smiled slightly, brushing aside some hair.
“The three points arranged in a triangle represent Dialga, Palkia, and... Giratina.”
Professor Yamanashi was slightly surprised, still holding a steaming cup of tea:
“Giratina?”
“Yes. I recently discovered that Giratina is the third legendary Pokémon, corresponding to Dialga and Palkia, governing the Reverse World. I verified this through an ancient text.”
“And the great light at the center of the Relic Ruins mural is the origin of this world.”
“Various tablets in Sinnoh bear inscriptions revealing that an even more powerful Pokémon exists beyond Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.”
“Details about Giratina are still unclear, but it seems the ruined world results from instability in time and space.”
“The mural appears to be conveying a message. This is my view as a mythology researcher.”
Professor Yamanashi glanced at the shopping page on his computer, which now showed the Arceus sculpture as sold out.
“Do you believe this Pokémon is connected to Dialga and Palkia?”
“Yes, but I will study it thoroughly once the item arrives.”
Cynthia tilted her head slightly, a smile playing on her lips:
“Finally... I feel I am touching the true corner of the myth. Rare people and events, stories passed down on this land, must be witnessed with one’s own eyes.”
“Of course, that amulet is also worth studying. I just sent my grandmother the amulet’s details. She said its style is very similar to the ancient amulets passed down in the Mythical Town, meaning it is an ancient amulet.”
“This craftsman must have a close connection to the history of Mythical Town! Once the amulet arrives and I finish studying it, I might try to invite him.”
“That was actually my grandmother’s idea.”
“An ancient craftsman?” Professor Yamanashi suddenly said. “Speaking of which, during my research in the Kanto region, I also investigated some things.”
“In the past, when Sinnoh was still called Eterna, there were some strange legends left behind.”
“You mean the people of Shinhe?” Cynthia immediately picked up the thread.
“I found similar stories. Many ancient Sinnoh people left Sinnoh, moved to Johto, and settled in a place called Mythical City, bringing Sinnoh culture to Johto.”
“The ancient land where Sinnoh and Johto meet... Information on that area is sparse. So, could this craftsman be from there? Looks like I should visit Johto soon!”