Master Craftsman of the Pokémon World-Chapter 155 -

"What kind of item…?!"

For the first time, Mewtwo felt nervous. It was a foreign sensation—this tension. The legendary artisan claimed he had no guarantee of success, and yet… he still dared to offer such a solution. Or perhaps—wasn't it more incredible that he had any confidence at all?

[First, I'll give you something called Courage Pollen!]

[If you were like the other psychics always trying to spy on me, you'd probably have seen the beautiful and unique Pokémon always near me, right?]

"…"

Mewtwo didn't know how to respond.

Spy on him? …Yeah, that had happened.

Thinking about it now, Mewtwo felt a little shameless. After all, the shopkeeper had clearly said he disliked being watched. If he ended up like that poor psychic Elite Four member who got teased in the group chats every day… what a disgrace.

Lying would go against its pride, but fortunately, Hikaru didn't press the topic and moved on to explain the pollen's purpose—and that it could even be further refined.

[Hisui-form Lilligant produces fragrant pollen from the flower on her head—its aroma inspires courage and confidence. This pollen is known as Courage Pollen. The fragrance varies slightly depending on the soil she's planted in. With some refinement…]

[I've fashioned it into a gemstone charm for easier carrying. This is the Charm of Courage!]

[I also used a special carving style that helps soothe the soul and bolster psychic strength.]

[Speaking of which—do you know the Pokémon Braviary? They're bold and proud warriors, fearless even in the face of death. They will fight to protect their companions, never giving up no matter how injured they are. It's their pride.]

[I've embedded Braviary feathers into the charm, hoping you too can overcome your trauma, find your courage, and keep moving forward. If you don't yet have a goal, that's okay—experience more of this world, like the young Trainers do. Embark on new journeys. Meet new people and Pokémon. Learn their stories.]

[And if you've already finished your journey, then I hope you can start a new life. Starting over and trying something new is a kind of healing—and if you find a new purpose through that, all the better.]

[Second—I give you a white stone.]

[It's called the White Stone of Gratitude. A legend says that if you carve your gratitude onto this stone, it will reach the heart of your intended recipient.

[You're grateful to that girl named Ai, aren't you? You have something you want to say to her. If you'd like, you can send me a psychic projection of her image. I can carve it into this stone—and after that, you can inscribe your message of thanks.]

[No matter where she is… even if she's gone… even if centuries separate you… your gratitude will surely reach her.]

Mewtwo's breath caught. Hikaru's words were like a dream.

Even Mew couldn't claim to do something like that.

Cross centuries? No…

Ten years. Ten years would be enough!

After all its journeys, Mewtwo understood this world had forces beyond logic. From that boy named Ash being revived by the tears of Pokémon, to many other miracles it had seen…

"I want to see her. I truly do want to thank her. Yes… gratitude. That's the feeling I've been holding all this time. I can finally say it. Please… help me."

Mewtwo projected the memory directly into the device, materializing a photo. After a pause, it added the other three Pokémon partners from back then.

They weren't like regular Pokémon—Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur—each bore the identifier "No. 2."

[I'll do my best. And even if this method doesn't work, I can tell you other ways—ways you might meet her again. I know a lot… though none are guaranteed. But if even one works, that's enough, right?]

Mewtwo smiled.

"So many ways to meet the departed," it muttered to itself.

The shopkeeper sure talks big.

Mewtwo knew Hikaru had returned from the spirit realm—he was no ordinary human. But to talk about meeting the dead so casually… did he think the spirit realm was a public plaza?

And yet… Ai No. 2 might not even have a soul. Mewtwo couldn't say for sure.

Still, it expressed its gratitude to Hikaru.

"Sorry for troubling you with just a passing question. I'll pay for the items."

[No need. Sure, I make tools to earn money, but some things are more important. Until the day you abandon my store, I want my customers to remember me fondly.]

Mewtwo smiled wryly.

After encountering so many humans, it had come to realize… humans were fascinating creatures.

After their chat, the bitterness swelling in Mewtwo's heart had faded. Aside from the sudden urge to see Ai again, all that remained was serenity.

And yet… its psychic power was surging.

"Psychic power is tied to the heart. The more isolated the psychic, the stronger the ability. This is true for psychic Pokémon too. But the purer the heart… the stronger the power becomes."

"That's why Pokémon like Mew, so pure and simple, have the most incredible psychic abilities."

Mewtwo murmured, feeling a wave of drowsiness. freēnovelkiss.com

Which was odd—Mewtwo could go days without sleep. Like many psychics, it usually meditated in place of sleeping.

But…

It remembered its long slumber—the one forced upon it when it was created as a clone of Mew. Back then, it slept. Dreamed. And in those dreams, it saw Ai… and the other three.

Its memories were becoming clearer.

Maybe... after all these years… sleeping again wouldn't be so bad.

Before dozing off, Mewtwo used psychic power to draw the charm to its side.

It was a gemstone, orange-red in hue, radiating with the scent of courage and peace.

If Mewtwo had Hikaru's abilities, it would've seen:

[Crafted Item: Charm of Courage]

[Description:

A special charm made from Courage Pollen, ancient rocks, Sun Stones, and Fire Stones. Empowered by the Eviolite's blessing, it grants protection to its bearer.]

[Intricately carved by a mysterious artisan in an ancient city style, featuring a radiant sun emblem. It strengthens bonds between humans and Pokémon and provides emotional resonance.]

[Effect:

Greatly boosts the holder's courage!

Instills unwavering confidence in the face of hardship.

Inspires resolve and dispels negativity.]

[Hope +20%]

[Willpower +50%]

[Courage +100%]

"A sun symbol… Just like Ai said. The sun gives us light and warmth."

"…Should I praise it?"

Mewtwo closed its eyes in contentment.

In the secret cavern beneath Crystal Cliff, beside the shimmering Mirror Lake, it entered sleep in a meditative posture.

And in its dreams… everything turned pink.

(End of Chapter)

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