[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves":3,"chapter-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-268":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Master Craftsman in the World of Elves",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2256859,4402,"Chapter 268: Musical Formal Gown Champion Crown","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-268",268,"\u003Cp>In the Pokémon world, battles are mainstream but not everything—just as the Sinnoh region has its ancient Pokémon All-Around Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the Unova region, where battles are deeply cherished, there exist competitive events and musical performances ranked below battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pokémon musicals are closer to Super Contests without performance judging; contestants first dress their Pokémon, then dance on stage to music. In the anime, Pokémon musicals allow more freedom—ultimately, performers must express their own style and color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the games, the repertoire is rigid, but in reality, BW Arts Company’s scripts are as countless as stars; even new musicians can find suitable pieces to perform, sometimes with accompanying musicians provided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai thought of the two musicians from Tangcao Town, who had once held this position at BW Arts Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet musicals have one small restriction: large-bodied Pokémon cannot perform on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the performer would be Miss Skirt—no, Miss Skirt herself actively requested to perform after hearing about it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was overjoyed at the chance to show her dancing to more people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Litleo was more suited by size, Bluefur Puppy seemed slightly nervous about this so-called “musical”—he had never flinched during battles on stage, yet now he was flustered by something “not a battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, I’m a training pup who loves cultivation; as for things outside battles—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! Litleo, kawaii!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyu rubbed against Litleo; though Bluefur Puppy wanted to push her away, he thought—she’s a girl, fine, let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were some weird kid like Arti, I definitely wouldn’t let her touch me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the preparation room, Guang Tai was customizing attire for Miss Skirt, while Ziyu and N stared at the incubator—the egg was beginning to stir, even drawing Xiao Juer’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of Pokémon will hatch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems to be a rare type,” N sensed the Pokémon’s thoughts—still faint, but clear enough to confirm: such a Pokémon was uncommon in Unova.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the crowd’s eager gaze, the egg emitted a brilliant light—meanwhile, a tiny statue buried at the bottom of Guang Tai’s backpack faintly glowed, unnoticed by all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the silent watch of the Arceus statue, though the hatched Pokémon might not be shiny, this one—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mafan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft, muffled sound, the egg hatched—a 6IV Pokémon, creamy in appearance, was born!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? I’ve never seen this Pokémon before!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even N looked puzzled, but Ziyu was delighted—the moment she saw it, she thought: so soft and fluffy, this creamy look!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So adorable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s Cottonee, a Fairy-type Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai looked at the hatched Pokémon and explained to everyone—Unova had no such Pokémon; this one came from Galar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the so-called Professor who entrusted the egg to Elder Juer—is that Professor Magnolia from Galar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not Miss Sonia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N: “Fairy…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Juer: “Ah! So it’s a Fairy-type!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fairy-type was only confirmed in recent years; a few years ago, this type didn’t exist—many Fairy-type Pokémon were classified as Normal-type until it was discovered they knew unique moves, leading to the official recognition of Fairy-type!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In our Unova region, only Cottonweed and Wind Fairy are true Fairy-type Pokémon, so this type is quite limited here—but then again, Cottonweed and Wind Fairy are fairly common in forests, so not rare at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N’s eyes gleamed with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since few in Unova owned Fairy-type Pokémon, even N had never seen one; moreover, even wild Wind Fairies didn’t seem to consider themselves Fairy-type—they had no concept of “Fairy” at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N disliked how doctors arbitrarily classified Pokémon types—it was merely human prejudice—but now, learning about an unknown type seemed to have its benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai: “When Cottonee evolves, it becomes Snowy, said to have 64 different color variations—its appearance resembles whipped cream ice cream, but it’s completely different from Unova’s DoubleDewdrop family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cottonee’s evolution has nothing to do with level—just carry the corresponding candy ornament and spin in place. In the game, that’s how it works… but how does evolution work in reality?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Guang Tai curious too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Ziyu’s Snowy from Blueberry Academy was this very one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Its ability is Sweet Veil—it prevents itself and its allies from falling asleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyu curiously asked: “Huh? Guang Tai brother, you seem to know a lot about this Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai: “It’s just a little secret. Honestly, I know a lot about many Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he pulled out the Pokédex. Big N Teacher’s eyes sharpened at the sight—but this time, he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai knew that, in the original story, Big N Teacher despised the Pokédex in every version—special episodes, games, even the anime—though after personality correction, he no longer cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, suppressing his aversion without comment—this meant N’s personality was already on the path of correction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right! A brand-new type of Pokémon, never recorded, unexplored by doctors—how else could humans and Pokémon understand each other faster, grasp its true type?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some research must be done; research is a vital channel for humans to understand nature and life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big N Teacher had realized that while many possessed special abilities, ordinary people were far more numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctors’ research serves ordinary people; for those with special abilities, such tools are merely icing on the cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Record the moves it knows, N—would you mind doing the recording?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai handed the Pokédex to N, intending for Big N Teacher to complete this first record. N paused, pressed his hat brim, and thought briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything has a first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the Pokédex and used his mind-reading ability to communicate with the Pokémon. The newborn Cottonee’s first sight was Ziyu, so she naturally favored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as N communicated with it, Cottonee first showed alarm—humans speaking to Pokémon was utterly shocking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was still a baby!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everything has a first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under N’s soothing, Cottonee’s fear turned to curiosity; it happily chattered with N, then began trying out its moves—and blessed by the Arceus statue, its stats were exceptionally high, immediately unleashing dazzling power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelic Kiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet, angelic kiss that confuses the opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelic Kiss struck Ziyu directly—she fell into a hallucination, confused!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Xiao Juer and Big N Teacher acted swiftly; Ziyu quickly recovered, and seeing the bewildered, innocent Cottonee before her, she burst into delighted laughter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wah! Such a powerful move—you know Angelic Kiss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mafan~” Cottonee was also happy; though it didn’t understand why Ziyu was thrilled by the move, as long as Ziyu was happy, it would be happy too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Juer explained to N: “Originally, Angelic Kiss was a Normal-type move, but after Fairy-types appeared, doctors concluded it should be Fairy-type—so now, this Cottonee knowing Angelic Kiss at birth proves that theory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N nodded slightly, recording this in the Pokédex, a subtle emotion stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That machine he once loathed now felt like opening a door to a new world—this novel sensation… he had never experienced it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is how Pokédex holders feel? This is how Pokémon doctors feel when researching?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doctor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—they knew nothing about Pokémon, yet I possess the power to speak with them. If I became a doctor…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh, just imagining that future felt strange—but no dislike arose. Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai, overhearing N’s muttering, thought the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. N?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What starter Pokémon will you be given?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Druddigon, Rotom, or Zorua?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it is kind of fun, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, the outfit is ready!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai had dressed Miss Skirt in full regalia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This attire combined the latest line art and color art, completely transforming and refining the original BW Arts Company gown—now worn by Miss Skirt, it shimmered brilliantly and drew immediate attention!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Artifact: EX·Musical Formal Gown·Champion’s Crown!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: A special musical gown blending olive wreaths and victory motifs—wearing a golden crown, adorned in formal attire, draped in silver armor, like a goddess of victory from myth!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: Greatly increases wearer’s visibility; Beauty +80%, Splendor +80%, Elegance +50%, Charm +50%, Awe +50%! Ensures the Pokémon’s performance and emotional expression reach the audience’s heart! Guides the bond between human and Pokémon, spreading fortune!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect 2: Move·Victory Dance is enhanced—stat boosts rise from +1 to +2 stages and last longer.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doreli!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Skirt felt the outfit was perfect—no hindrance to her kicks or dance. In Pokémon musicals, the most important thing is capturing the audience’s gaze; Pokémon also hold two props, and when spotlighted, they use them to draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The design drew from Master Mingyi’s champion outfit in Pokémon Masters, and the goddess of victory, Athena—Guang Tai didn’t need much thought: if it’s a goddess of victory, the props must be spear and Aegis shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BW Arts Company had relevant spear and shield props; Guang Tai made minor modifications, and soon Miss Skirt held a gleaming golden shield and a bright silver spear in her “leaf”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doreli~” Miss Skirt had full confidence in her “dance art!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let Victory Dance dazzle them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what message should be conveyed…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It doesn’t matter—choose for yourself. Pokémon musicals? What matters is that you enjoy yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the secondary quest from the Tree of Entry, Guang Tai deemed it unimportant—musical knowledge could always be acquired. Since this was Miss Skirt’s performance, it must be her decision!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the Pokémon is happy—that’s all that matters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai remembered the worker’s words when he first arrived in Lei Wen City, chasing away Team Plasma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were absolutely right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dore~ Dore!” Miss Skirt was delighted but soon grew troubled, pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to dance, but didn’t understand the songs at all; her trainer only knew ancient tunes—though beautiful, they didn’t match what she wished to express.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>N heard Miss Skirt’s thoughts, realized she was struggling to choose music, and prepared to help—when Shieldon suddenly appeared from its Poké Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shieldon grabbed the sheet music, translated each piece for Miss Skirt, even humming strange melodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely ancient in rhythm—as if…?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you didn’t work for the Royal Music Corps too, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give uh (I don’t know~)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Shieldon could read modern text—this shocked N, and even Xiao Juer was astonished! She had first been captivated by the elaborately dressed Qun'er Miss, but now seeing Shieldon guiding her like a teacher, she was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Shieldon once studied certain books. In short, it quickly learned modern writing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t say Shieldon learned to read just to go online and insult people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai silently grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll help too!” Xiao Juer walked over to Shieldon and Qun'er Miss, softly humming the melodies until Qun'er Miss selected one—then everyone laughed happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world of musical theater was slowly drawing near to Pokémon and people; yet Pokémon dance had no fixed routine—so long as the Pokémon were happy, they could perform however they liked, and the music would naturally harmonize with them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yu held Xiao Xian Nai; N placed the trophy in the preparation room, and they took their seats in the audience. Guang Tai took the musician’s place, while Xiao Juer became the host of this concert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst wondrous, joyful, fantastical music, the Pokémon musical officially began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People sat in the theater with their Pokémon, joy filling every corner; as each performance—whether comical, amusing, or elegant—ended in sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Qun'er Miss’s solo performance arrived!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was a solo dance, Qun'er Miss showed no fear. Solemn, wondrous music began to flow, and with the Victory Goddess’s solo dance, every eye was instantly drawn—this beautiful goddess seemed to be battling something invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she claimed victory, her graceful form held everyone’s gaze tightly;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the music turned tender and sorrowful, as if bidding farewell to an unseen person, the audience felt that same sorrow in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful melodies could bring joy; sorrowful ones could bring grief—until the Victory Goddess finally reunited with that unseen one. The audience spontaneously burst into applause—no one knew who started, but soon the clapping thundered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain fell; the performance ended. But Qun'er Miss’s act was deeply etched into everyone’s minds and hearts, unforgettable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amazing! This is the best musical I’ve ever seen in all my years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Pokémon looks so familiar… Ah! It’s the one from the afternoon’s battle fashion show! So does that mean the mastermind behind this performance is that genius artist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you he knew Xiao Juer Miss—look, he’s even here at the concert hall! But he really performed brilliantly! An invisible monster, an invisible lover—maybe even a relative.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never heard this piece before—its soaring and sorrowful tones blended perfectly. The performer must be incredibly skilled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience’s praise was overwhelming—even N was captivated, let alone Zi Yu. The organizer of the Pokémon musical even approached Guang Tai directly, declaring the performance a tremendous success, praising him as a genius artist, and gently hinted he should perform again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For some reason, I felt a deep connection with that Pokémon—sharing her joy, sharing her sorrow… Is it the power of music, the power of performance, or both? She was utterly captivating! In short, I—I was deeply moved!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly a dreamlike performance! Her photos will surely hang in the most prominent spot in the concert hall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Guang Tai had many other matters to attend to, so he politely declined, saying that if the chance arose again, he would return to perform here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, for a genius artist like you, we cannot insist—you wouldn’t accept our offer anyway. There’s nothing we can do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luckily, we already recorded it. What a pity! Those who didn’t come this afternoon will almost never get to see this dreamlike performance again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thinking of it this way, we’re all lucky people! The Victory Goddess doesn’t just bring victory—she brings good fortune too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organizer felt deeply regretful and planned to rewatch the recording several times to savor it again. Meanwhile, Guang Tai had successfully gained musical knowledge—and even received an extra piece: “The Hero’s Return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Task Complete!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reward: Release Jade ×2, Musician’s Melody ×1, Masterpiece Inspiration ×1, Infectiousness ×1, Special Item ×1!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Musician’s Melody: The melody of meeting, adventure, and friendship. Your understanding of these three melodies has greatly improved.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Masterpiece Inspiration: You’ve gained deep insight into music. You clearly possess exceptional talent in music—you can compose outstanding works and frequently receive inspiration for composition!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Infectiousness: Your Pokémon’s music and dance can captivate hearts, stir emotions, and immerse people in joy or sorrow, or evoke deeper feelings. These emotions enhance the bond between humans and Pokémon. Infectiousness +100%, Immersion +50%!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Special Item: White Gentleman’s Suit—white cloak, white top hat, white cane, white mask, pocket watch.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Knowledge Acquired: Flowing Art · Music!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: A synthesized musical art born from blending Unova’s musical pieces. Your mastery of all musical knowledge and performance techniques has greatly improved, and you can now integrate diverse musical styles into your own compositions! Performance Technique +200%, Fusion +50%, Flowing +100%!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: Mastering Flowing Art means you may now attempt to play legendary music! Seek the legendary musical knowledge: “Pulsar’s Beat,” “Oracion,” “Aquatic Temple Aksha.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Craftable Item: Ukulele (Musical Theater Replica)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: A special item held by the Incredible Pikachu in the Oblivia region, capable of playing the legendary music \"Thunder Strike Melody.\" When electricity flows through it, it emits sound—the music and released thunder strikes are unaffected by type effectiveness. Its melody relaxes both humans and Pokémon.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【However, due to the lack of rare wood from Duluobao Island, only a musical theater replica can be crafted. It can attract wild Pokémon to listen, increasing their friendliness, and can summon wild Electric-type Pokémon in places like Thunderstone Cave. It can also be used to attract Electric-type Pokémon!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2580,"2026-06-19T14:14:17.420Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9b2f0bde101361b9ac7164e1c0a80b3566b0d47fcf1cdf28ea4cb1ecb352fdef","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-269","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-267",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]