Chapter 227

"This Poké Ball was obtained from a friend not long ago. It is said to be a precious Poké Ball developed by the Silph Co. in the Kanto region, which can capture any Pokémon. It is not sold on the market."

Yangkui getting the Master Ball was very accidental. This is because she once worked in Nimbasa City, and Nimbasa City is the largest entertainment city in Unova. At the same time, important commodities entering Unova from various regions will also appear in Nimbasa City.

The Master Ball is a crystallization of Silph Co.'s technology, which once aroused the covetousness of Team Rocket. After Team Rocket was beaten to a rout by a certain Mt. Silver god, Silph Co. restarted the development of the Master Ball.

"I think for a trainer, the most suitable item should be a Poké Ball."

Xiang Guangtai felt that Yangkui was indeed extraordinary.

Although she is not a powerful trainer, in the game, you can get advice and introductions from her when you go to most locations. Obviously, Yangkui also traveled around Unova when she was young, and she also knew the mother of Touko/Touya in Nuvema Town, and even had a relationship with Professor Juniper.

Considering that in each version of the game, a total of five Master Balls can be obtained in the Unova region—

Obtain eight badges, gifted by Professor Juniper.

Obtained after communicating with fifty people in Castelia City.

Two years later, gifted by Professor Juniper in Mistralton City.

Two years later, gifted after the battle with Colress on the Plasma Frigate.

Blueberry Academy, after defeating Kieran, Drayton will gift one.

Among the five Master Balls, two were gifted by Professor Juniper, so the origin of this Master Ball might be self-evident!

【Item: Master Ball!】

【Description: Unlike ordinary Poké Balls, the appearance is purple, with a strange M character as a logo, developed by Silph Co. in the Kanto region, the crystallization of the most cutting-edge science, has incredible powerful performance, and belongs to the top level among all Poké Balls!】

【Effect: Capture rate x255 for all Pokémon, guaranteed capture!】

【Note 1: The Master Ball might be able to capture all Pokémon, but some Pokémon can actively destroy the Master Ball, don't be too superstitious about the power of the Master Ball.】

【Note 2: The Master Ball can control the powerful energy that escapes, isolate the overly powerful power of certain Pokémon, and make them stay in the ball steadily. Modifying the Master Ball, injecting special liquids, etc., can stabilize the emotions of some Pokémon living in the ball. Without the attack of huge external force or internal power, in normal circumstances, the Master Ball is difficult to be destroyed.】

【Note 3: Before obtaining the research data of Silph Co., it is impossible to manufacture the modern version of the Master Ball. But by learning ancient mysterious technology, it might be possible to manufacture sealing-type Poké Balls like 'Stone Jade', whose effect has a certain similarity to the Master Ball.】

Xiang Guangtai: "Although I am a bit embarrassed, but..."

"Ah, it doesn't matter! If this Poké Ball can satisfy you, I will also be very happy." Yangkui smiled: "Only in the hands of the right trainer can this Poké Ball perfectly exert its power."

"My friend, she is a doctor who studies the origin of Pokémon, she is Professor Juniper who lives in Nuvema Town! The Master Ball is also a tool she uses when studying Pokémon ecology. Meeting the right trainer and entrusting the Master Ball to the other party, she said so."

Xiang Guangtai: "I see, then I'll thank you."

Yangkui smiled: "It should be me thanking you!" And then, she looked at the Master Ball and was slightly distracted:

"A precious ball that can definitely capture Pokémon... Juniper said that the existence of the Poké Ball actually represents the dream of wanting to meet which kind of Pokémon, because you like it, you will go to capture it, so you will want to meet it, and what connects humans and Pokémon is a small Poké Ball."

"There are all kinds of Pokémon, even the same kind of Pokémon, their personalities will be completely different. What kind of Pokémon is the Pokémon that matches my daughter... However, she did say that she likes Snivy very much..."

"The children next door are the same age as her, Nate and Hugh plus her happen to be three people. What kind of adventure will they embark on in the future? Just thinking about it makes me full of expectations for the future..."

"Is that so..." Xiang Guangtai pondered for a while, then first gifted the medal to Yangkui, but it was not one, but three.

The number of medals made of Release Orbs is limited; although they are made very thin, they can only make ten such plates.

"This is a little gift from me. This medal is called Heart of Entree. When embarking on a journey, these medals will give these young children some small help."

"What kind of adventure will they embark on, what kind of beautiful or thrilling future will they go to, what kind of changes and influences will they have on the world..."

"Ah, what you said is a bit scary, this wouldn't be a prophecy, right." Yangkui was a bit strange, but she also heard that Xiang Guangtai seemed to be a psychic; those psychics often said some strange things like "I can see your future", "I have a mind's eye".

"No, this is just my little wish. In other regions, young boys and girls have also done incredible things, so what will be encountered in travel is unknown. If they can leave an important stroke in history, their lives will also become very incredible because of this!"

Xiang Guangtai laughed it off, chatted enthusiastically with Yangkui for a while, explained his identity, and added a friend by the way.

And Yangkui was very curious about Xiang Guangtai's identity as an item craftsman, because such traditional item craftsmen are very rare in the Unova region.

Although there are "item fanatics" and "item masters", most of them are known for being good at using a part of items or liking to buy a certain type of items. As for people who hand-make items, Yangkui really hasn't seen them.

If you have to say similar people...

"I always feel that your identity is very similar to the former Mr. Alder, and speaking of making items, Lacunosa Town and Opelucid City, and White Forest seem to have such traditions."

Overall, these are in the north-central and eastern parts of the Unova region, while the western and south-central regions are more developed, and the industrialization trend is also more significant.

"Woo—"

At this time, that chief Ranger finally woke up from the sleeping state, he barely raised his head, looking at the mushroom shaking its body...

"Wow! Sorry!"

The Ranger immediately raised his head, looking at the Amoonguss with an embarrassed smile, he blinked and gradually breathed a sigh of relief.

"So you weren't angry with me..."

"Guss!"

Amoonguss indicated that it was just startled by a slip of the hand before.

"Amoonguss was still very worried about you." Xiang Guangtai greeted the Ranger: "In the past two days, it was very worried that you wouldn't turn back. It knows that your work identity is different from other trainers, afraid that you would leave Unova."

"I..." The Ranger's expression was quite embarrassed: "I did think so before."

After the words were spoken, he saw Amoonguss showing a look of disappointment and loss.

Ah, why did the partner abandon me, is it not happy that we sleep on people everywhere on the street?

"Self-introduction... I am a chief Ranger in the Almia region, my name is Altano, of course, there are many chief Rangers in the Almia region, I am just one of them."

"You should know the Ranger Union."

Xiang Guangtai nodded.

How could this not be known.

A special international organization independent of the Pokémon Alliance in various regions, the Ranger Union is responsible for protecting humans and nature, will send a varying number of forest rangers to various regions, and execute various important tasks related to Pokémon; its union headquarters is located in the distant Almia region.

Most Rangers do not use Poké Balls; the Pokémon that follow them for a long time are called partner Pokémon, and they usually use Capture Stylers to let wild Pokémon assist in battle.

"My purpose of coming to Unova is different from other Rangers; they are to protect the nature here, some are entering here in cooperation with the Unova Alliance, such as the companions in the Icirrus wetlands."

"That wetland was spread by fire before, the fire hurt many Pokémon, later the Unova Alliance and we cooperated, sending many Pokémon Rangers to the wetland to conduct ecological protection, just to prevent the fire from happening again; it is said that the legendary fire of Unova also started from the Icirrus wetlands, and it even led to the story of the legendary Three Swordsmen."

"But as a chief Ranger, I am investigating in various regions to protect the precious natural environment of the world... As for myself, I am more interested in some ancient legends."

"The sound of nature, the sound of the wind, the sound of the forest, the sound of history..."

"The founding legend of Unova is very attractive to me. After staying for a period of time, I met this Amoonguss, felt that it was very compatible with me, so I temporarily captured it as my partner Pokémon."

"After this, I experienced a lot... until I heard the Plasma Society's speech..." Altano covered his head: "At that time, I also had the idea that 'although the Capture Styler is not a Poké Ball, it also has a binding effect'. I was thinking, if you can really communicate freely with all Pokémon, you shouldn't use machines like the Capture Styler."

"After that, I did the wrong thing."

"Rangers shouldn't abandon their partner Pokémon, but I did this thing, so I shouldn't be the chief anymore."

Shaking the Ranger's belief and abandoning the partner is a very shameful thing, but looking at the worried Amoonguss, Xiang Guangtai smiled and took out a broken small crystal, as well as the previous Entree medal.

"Hold them." Xiang Guangtai instructed, and then placed his hands on Altano and Amoonguss respectively.

The power of the heart is rising, the ancient crystal emits light, the Entree medal deepens the connection between humans and Pokémon, gives birth to the power of transmission, and slightly listens to the echoes of self and the world.

Instantly, an unprecedented feeling appeared.

In Altano's heart, those dark negative emotions were gradually washed away; he had never felt so sunny and joyful, and in the depths of his heart, that strange, slightly worried sound gradually sounded; it seemed to be a self-questioning, and also like the sound of Amoonguss!

"Did you hear it? I made your will slightly connected; although you can't fully understand each other's language, you can understand each other's feelings."

"This, this is psychic power!"

"Yes." Xiang Guangtai nodded slightly; Altano's heart was full of surprise; there were no psychics in the Almia region, this was his first time having such a wonderful experience and feeling!

Moreover, the partner's inner will was truly transmitted to his heart!

Amoonguss felt confused and puzzled about his behavior of abandoning it, and worried about whether it could complete its daily work alone; without its help, it couldn't deal with tricky enemies and Pokémon.

However, after Amoonguss left him, it was taken away by the Plasma Society people; those people didn't return Amoonguss to nature according to their statement, but still used it, and during this period, they kept talking about various topics related to abandonment, but even so, Amoonguss still missed him.

It sincerely felt that he was very powerful as a Ranger and was a very good person.

Altano's heart warmed up.

Recognition from a partner is the highest reward, which made him happier than being awarded in the Ranger Union!

"I really did a stupid thing. That's right, there's no need to believe the words of that mysterious organization at all; why did I make that choice, just because our philosophies are similar?"

And then, in the exchange of will, Altano understood the relationship between Xiang Guangtai and Amoonguss; although the time was not long, the communication between the two sides was almost without gaps.

The rebuttal to the Plasma Society, letting Pokémon return to the places they should return to, repairing the relationship between humans and Pokémon, although it seems to be a trivial matter, for Pokémon, this is already quite enough, quite satisfied.

"Guss!"

Fire ignited in Amoonguss's eyes.

Partner, let me walk with you again! I really want, really want to be with you!

If you think my Spore is too dirty, then I can change it; Stun Spore, Rage Powder, Poison Powder, we have many choices!

The echo of will in Altano's heart gradually faded, Xiang Guangtai let go of his hands, and the Ranger's face was full of gratitude:

"Amoonguss trusts you so much... it only took two days to reach this level, which really makes me feel ashamed."

"Thank you! Let me confirm the partner's heart! Good, I have to cheer up too."

The negative emotions in his heart vanished, and this Ranger showed a spirit completely different from just now; Yangkui and Nurse Joy on the side were very surprised:

"This is psychic power, although I have seen many psychics before, this is the first time I have seen such powerful psychic power."

"Yes, let me think, the psychics I have seen basically only use some ordinary telekinesis."

"Ah, speaking of which, it is said that Rangers can also listen to the sound of the forest, does this count as a unique ability?"

The two ladies chatted with great interest, and Altano became enthusiastic, saying to Xiang Guangtai:

"Your ability is really amazing! Psychic, this is my first time meeting a psychic, after experiencing it personally, it is indeed extraordinary! Are other psychics as powerful as you?"

"I heard that there are many people with special abilities in this world, psychics, spiritual mediums with spiritual abilities, Aura Guardians with Aura power, people who can use Awakening Power, people with magic, people with bond power, and people who can make Pokémon forget moves, or see their memories."

"Just like Yangkui said, we Rangers can also be seen as people who have a common will with the forest, nature, and Pokémon! This is our unique ability!"

"Really... thank you very much!"

Altano untied the knot in his heart, then he took off a pendant from his neck.

"As a Ranger, I have nothing to give; the thank-you gift I originally intended to give was... forget it, that thing is not important anymore. Now, I hope to give this to you, this will definitely be of help to you!"

"And, perhaps precisely because of its existence, I was able to find my original intention today, meet you here, and reunite with my partner."

"This is a special pendant from the Almia region, blue crystal, known as the Prince's Tear; it is a symbol of luck in the cold north of Almia."

【Craft (?): Blue Crystal Pendant--Fragment of the Blue-Haired Prince's Tear.】

【Description: Made using a fragment of the legendary blue crystal known as the Prince's Tear. When deep darkness descended on the Almia Kingdom, the blue-haired prince in blue clothes used the light emitted by his soul to guide the light back to the world. This kind of crystal can strengthen the heart, it is a mythical mineral made by the prince's soul and will! There are three other crystals similar to it. Namely red crystal, yellow crystal, dark crystal.】

【Effect: Mental purification intensity +50%, luck +50%, soothing degree +50%! Can strengthen psychic/spiritual abilities related to the heart, guide the soul and light!】

【Note: This pendant has not lost its power, the power of the crystal fragment is still sufficient! As long as powerful mental power/creation power/release power, etc., is injected into it, the power of the crystal can be displayed!】

【Note 2: The power of the fragment is limited; if you can get the crystal raw stone, it will further enhance the power of the heart.】

And just at the moment Xiang Guangtai touched it, this blue crystal pendant suddenly released blue light!

Circles of mental ripples were released towards the surroundings, making everyone's hearts purified and soothed!

"This, what's going on?!"

Altano was the most surprised; this was something he got in the Almia region, and in fact, many people had it, but he never knew it had such power!

"The origin of this pendant is similar to the rare item 'Life Orb' that can be seen in various regions; it can guide people in the direction of moving forward."

Life force condenses into Life Orbs, and souls and will can also turn into Release Orbs, four crystals, and other treasures.

Regardless, this pendant is the most meaningful item. Xiang Guangtai learned from the information of mental knowledge before that the four waters of red, yellow, blue, and black will have a great increase and improvement for his psychic abilities related to the heart.

And the plot of the Almia region should be after the Galactic Team incident in Sinnoh.

And if you want to get the blue crystal raw stone, in the blurred memory, you need a special Pokémon... that is Riolu!

"Do you know the ancient legend of the Almia region?"

"What is that?" Altano was stunned.

Although he investigates various histories around the world, his main job is still a Ranger, and the ancient legend of Almia is known by few people in the whole region, basically in a forgotten state.

"Let me recall..."

"Once upon a time, there lived a king and three princes in the castle of Almia. The king wanted to keep the country at peace, but the three princes were fighting for power all day long."

"The king was very angry and ordered all three princes to be expelled. One prince went to the Desert Kingdom, one prince went to the Volcano Kingdom, and the third prince went nowhere and still stayed in the castle. After a long time, the king's heart triggered endless darkness in the world..."

Altano was quite surprised, but the story stopped abruptly here, Xiang Guangtai indicated that the subsequent content had been lost, which made him quite regretful!

But why would the king's heart trigger darkness?

The prince didn't seem to do anything, this legend is not complete.

"I didn't expect my region to have such an ancient legend, maybe my idea of wanting to go back before..." Altano suddenly had an unrealistic idea in his mind.

The blue crystal pendant has magical power, so to speak, maybe the idea of wanting to return to Almia before was influenced by the blue crystal pendant; it hopes that he will not be brainwashed by the Plasma Society people, so he should hurry back to the Ranger Union.

"Thank you..." Altano whispered to the pendant, and the next moment, the pendant flickered slightly, as if responding to Altano's voice.

"It's really incredible... But, it can only gather dust on me. If I give it to you, it will definitely make the relationship between humans and Pokémon better!"

"By the way! If you have any ideas..." Altano suddenly patted his head: "Do you want to try to become a Ranger! I feel you are quite suitable for the Ranger's work!"

"The Ranger's headquarters is in Almia, my hometown is a region very suitable for immigration! People from Kanto, Johto, and other places have moved to live there! And, there is no large mysterious organization there."

Is there not?

No, there will be soon.

Xiang Guangtai complained in his heart, promised that he might go to Almia one day, and the blue crystal pendant made Xiang Guangtai care a bit; this is the most magical material in the world, even if he can't see the raw stone, it's good to pick up some crystal fragments in the northern zone.

"Then, do you know the whereabouts of Mr. Alder?"

This is the most important question in Xiang Guangtai's heart. Altano thought for a while: "Mr. Alder's tracks... I do know Mr. Alder, but he seems to be looking for something recently, and I have only met him four times in a month."

"The first time was in Pinwheel Forest. The second time was in Celestial Tower. The third time was White Forest, and the fourth time was... Opelucid City."

"At that time, Mr. Alder said some strange things like 'time is found', and it was the first time I saw it after coming out of Nacrene City, after which I didn't see Mr. Alder again, and I couldn't contact him."

"There was no news in the search in Opelucid City, and some people said that Mr. Alder had left, without saying hello to Mr. Drayden; for Champion Alder, it is also possible, after all, he is such a self-willed person."

"I don't know what he is doing in those places... If you want to find him, you might as well go to these places and see."

(End of chapter)