Master Craftsman of the Pokémon World-Chapter 105
Doublade stayed in the corner, diligently flipping through the dictionary.
Why the corner? Because that's its personal little nook, giving it a sense of security and ambience for reading!
"Yooh-yooh~"
Mm-hmm, got it. Another word memorized.
If it's going to be the most reliable right-hand sword of the king, mastering modern script is essential!
Setting aside the important task of cursing scammers online after it learns to read, this also lets Doublade consult breeding books anytime. That will further polish its moves and skills, using what it learns to help Hikaru even more effectively!
It had been too busy to study until now, so it turned out this timing was perfect!
The sound of pages flipping drew Hikaru's attention from his computer. He glanced over toward the corner.
Flipping pages so fast—did it really memorize anything?
Some Ghost-type quantum wave reading method?
"Yooh…"
But yeah, a dictionary is quite dull—there are no pictures, just dense text. Doublade, being a Ghost-type, wasn't bothered by that. A human might get drowsy pretty quickly looking at such tiny words.
Besides, the dictionary said modern writing has multiple forms, mentioned in the foreword… Doublade's two eyes met each other.
Yes, that's hardly surprising. Back in the ancient kingdom, writing systems were messy. Some small kingdoms even liked inventing their own characters. Doublade remembered seeing scholars who walked around carrying two or three scrolls each day, mumbling as if reading divine scripts.
Messy writing systems aren't good. The modern era is much better, after a thousand years of evolution, it's more mature.
Doublade muttered to itself, soon reaching the dictionary's final page.
The thick volume plopped to the floor; it had only taken an hour to finish. Hikaru was stunned.
He was still carefully studying the nature of souls, cross-referencing spiritual knowledge in his head, analyzing every sentence… He had barely made a dent in it, and Doublade was already done?
"Clack."Doublade picked up another book nearby: The Universal Handbook for Breeding Ghost-type Pokémon, a common reference sold at the market.
There are many Trainers across the world, raising all sorts of Pokémon. For better guidance on training Ghost-types, a variety of how-to manuals exist—often compiled by breeding houses or professional Breeders from different regions.
Doublade opened the book.
It had memorized most of the dictionary's text by rote, so now it was time for a practical test!
"Yooh~"
Using its soul to match up the words' meanings, it could piece together entire sentences and grasp the text's significance.It was a highly educated knight in ancient times—this was nothing!
[Preface—Breeding Ghost-type Pokémon is relatively uncommon. Usually, it's done by people with spiritual abilities, so typical, everyday Ghost breeding methods are limited. The purpose of this book is to help normal Trainers raise Ghost-type Pokémon.]
The author's signature identified them as a "top-tier Pokémon Breeder"?
"Yooh?"
Seems the writer is pretty skilled? Doublade felt a bit confused.
"That's by an Evaluator," Hikaru explained when he saw Doublade puzzling over the text. "In every region, the best Pokémon breeders take the Evaluator exam. Those who pass become 'Pokémon Evaluators,' also known as top-tier Pokémon Breeders."
"They can gauge some of your stats just by looking, stuff like 'fairly decent ability,' 'outstanding potential,' 'average power'—that sort of thing."
Doublade paused, wiggling its blade as if wanting to say something but then falling silent.
It did sound amazing, but so what? There were already plenty of strange humans in this world. Its own Trainer was one.
"Yooh~"
The text mentioned that Ghost-types absorb energy from matter, something observed in many Ghost Pokémon. So using materials rich in energy can enhance a Ghost-type's power.
At the same time, items tainted by curses and resentment are excellent for Ghost-type Pokémon, though not recommended for normal Trainers to gather. Nor is it recommended to explore ruins or graveyards without proper credentials—one might risk death or legal trouble…
A normal Ghost-type Trainer can buy safe amulets or standard spooky items from spiritual specialists, or eat Berries and crops grown near graves.
It's best to have someone accompany you, and stay away from places of ancient legends or seals. Keep in mind, these foods are suitable for Ghost Pokémon but cause adverse effects in humans.
To avoid having one's energy drained by Ghost Pokémon, it's important to have items and food that boost friendliness. But some Ghost-types grow so attached they want to share life and death with their Trainer forever, such as certain Yamask…
Doublade: "…"
A sword can be speechless, and Doublade was exactly that. It stole a glance at Hikaru, who was absorbed in Ghost-type Pokémon and the Nature of Souls.
This twisted love scenario relies on the Trainer being weaker than the Pokémon. If the Trainer is way stronger, then what?
The book doesn't say!
Oh well, I'm not a knight who would betray my monarch… Next page!
Hikaru noticed Doublade peeking over but didn't find it odd. Reading a book and having questions is natural.
"…Ghost-type Pokémon and the Nature of Souls. Human souls can also give rise to Ghost Pokémon. Sometimes, a Pokémon's death can spur the birth of new Ghost-types. Intense emotions may also lead to the emergence of Ghost-types. All of these connect closely to the human soul."
"If there is a strong bond between you and your Ghost Pokémon, the emotional link in your soul will affect them. In this sense, the soul of a Ghost-type is like a blank canvas. Through training and intimacy, it becomes more and more like its owner. 'My' Pokémon may give others an eerie feeling for that reason…"
Hikaru read from the notes given by Agatha (in some translations, or possibly another Ghost-type specialist) or perhaps an Elite Four who specialized in Ghost.
He found it very enlightening. The parts about emotions and willpower opened his eyes—many Ghost Trainers do not realize that Ghost-types are fundamentally about "souls," and focus only on tangible items and closeness, overlooking the deeper truth.
[You've read a file on soul research. The author reveals the link between Ghost-type Pokémon and the soul!]
[Your psychic knowledge has increased! You've gained a new comprehension!]
[Advanced Psychic Knowledge: You can fully understand Ghost-type speech and transcribe it. Your soul's resilience has greatly increased, as has your spiritual power, which can empower Ghost-type Pokémon. You can summon wild Ghost Pokémon via spiritual sensing, and have mastered "Spiritual Script." You can also nurture a Ghost-type Pokémon's "soul!"]
A deep purple phantom flame flickered in front of Hikaru's eyes.
Within the corners of the room, that purple flame seemed to burn. It was Doublade, but Hikaru realized what he was truly seeing!
That was the "Pokémon's soul"!
Almost immediately, the advanced psychic knowledge twisted Hikaru's field of vision. The once-normal workshop appeared ancient and decayed, as if centuries old, full of eerie cold. The ceiling warped unnaturally, and Doublade vanished. Hikaru "stood up" and walked to the corner, looking around, then pushed the door open.
A heavy gaze spanned the vast distance between heaven and earth, falling upon him. The "workshop" exterior looked nothing like reality—silence and void reigned. Tornadoes raged in the vacuum, with countless floating islands of varying sizes twisted in space. Distorted, upended buildings stood on them, and enormous crystalline pillars pierced the sky.
A Pokémon shaped like a giant dragon or a gargantuan centipede floated in the near distance, seemingly having noticed the workshop long ago. Its eyes were fixed directly on Hikaru, meeting his gaze!
Damn it!
Did I accidentally summon a wild Pokémon with my soul resonance?
Who… is it calling?!
(End of Chapter)
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