Master Craftsman of the Pokémon World-Chapter 85

The moment the word arrangement was completed, the surrounding environment remained unchanged.

Hikaru glanced at the glowing moss in the flowerpot, then opened the window to check the nearby land.

The sunlit earth still looked the same—there was no sudden, premature harvest.

A gentle breeze swept through the window, carrying a white herb into the room. Hikaru caught it between his fingers, momentarily speechless. He couldn't even tell whether this herb had been brought in by his own knowledge and skill or by Calyrex's power.

"Figures... still powerless as ever."

Calyrex was once the legendary king of ancient Galar, classified as the King Pokémon. It possessed extraordinary intelligence and was said to see through the past, present, and future. It was also known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, with the power to heal hearts and make plants flourish.

It was said that when it raised its right hand, flowers would bloom and lush greenery would spread, and when it raised its left hand, the land would become fertile and crops would yield abundant harvests.

However, unlike many other Legendary Pokémon, Calyrex drew its strength from faith. If it lost the belief of its followers, its power would diminish drastically.

As for its appearance—like a bipedal rabbit with a giant broccoli crown?

Of course, Calyrex wasn't the only Pokémon with such nature-based powers. For example, in Johto, Celebi was revered as the Guardian of the Forest, and in Sinnoh, the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin could turn barren lands into flower fields. However, when it came to agriculture and harvests, Calyrex was the true specialist.

Yet, over centuries, the people of Crown Tundra forgot their legendary king. The disappearance of faith caused Calyrex's power to fade, leaving it so weak that it could no longer command its two steeds, let alone bless the land with prosperity.

Moreover, the wooden effigy of Calyrex in Crown Tundra was missing its head. The statue was worshipped incorrectly, treated as a local tourist attraction, and because no one noticed the flaw, it played a significant role in Calyrex's loss of power.

"In Johto, Celebi's power would probably be more effective... but since I've already assembled Calyrex's name, I should at least do something."

Muttering to himself, Hikaru sincerely made a prayer:

"O King of Bountiful Harvests, please bless the land of Shintō!"

Perhaps this could provide Calyrex with some faith. However, Hikaru believed that the power Calyrex required wasn't just faith in the traditional sense, but rather remembrance.

It needed people to know it exists, to recognize its form, to speak its name, to believe in its power, and to remember its legacy.

But one person's belief wasn't enough—so Hikaru came up with another idea.

Previously, a customer had suggested creating merchandise like plush dolls, even placing a no-time-limit pre-order for a Lapras doll. That customer had also inquired about Ice-type items.

Unfortunately, items like Never-Melt Ice weren't something Hikaru could easily obtain. Perhaps the traveling merchant, Volo, might have some in stock.

However, making plush dolls? That was no problem at all.

After securing a batch of supplies from the village, the workshop now had plenty of materials to craft a whole series of plush dolls.

Now, it was time to put "Advanced Textile Crafting" to good use.

Although Hikaru usually used this skill to create Focus Sashes, this crafting method could also be applied to make power-infused textile artifacts!

"Making a standard Substitute or Clefairy doll would be too dull... The customer requested a Lapras doll, but before I make that, I have a bold idea."

"Why not make a Calyrex doll first?"

Hikaru gathered needle, thread, cotton stuffing, and durable fabric, then took out paper and a pen to sketch out Calyrex's basic design. By following the drawing's outline, he could reduce the chances of making mistakes.

"My memory is still sharp... and done!"

The sketch was simple—nothing particularly artistic—but Hikaru realized that his drawing style had a distinct ancient aesthetic.

Perhaps it was as he suspected—his carving skills, influenced by the ruins of Shin'ō, weren't limited to sculpture; they also enhanced his ability to draw.

Next, Hikaru cut the fabric according to the sketch. The village didn't have a wide variety of fabric colors, but thankfully, Calyrex's color palette wasn't too complex.

Green, blue, gray, and white.

Hikaru cut these fabrics into specific shapes, stuffing them with cotton and Pokémon materials before sewing them together.

Since Calyrex was a Psychic/Grass-type, Hikaru carefully selected the right materials to fill the doll, including:

Abra's fur (for Psychic-type energy) Hisuian Lilligant's leaves (for Grass-type resonance) Other botanical elements tied to Grass Pokémon

As the sun set and the sky darkened, the Pokémon outside watched the cycle of day and night, cheering as they grew closer as companions.

And inside the workshop, Hikaru finally completed the Calyrex doll!

"Done! The stuffing is in place, and the final stitches are finished!"

Hikaru examined the finished product. The doll stood at roughly 20 centimeters tall, making it a small plush figure. Since he had used durable fabric instead of plush material, its surface felt slightly firm to the touch.

But the craftsmanship was flawless.

Suddenly, a surge of information flooded Hikaru's mind:

[Crafted Item: Pokémon Doll – Calyrex Design]

[Description: A plush doll sewn in the image of the legendary King of Bountiful Harvests. Using unique crafting techniques and infused with materials from Pokémon of matching attributes, this doll has developed a spiritual resonance, granting it unique abilities.]

[Effect 1: Mental Restoration] – The Calyrex Doll can heal wounded hearts, relieve mental distress, and enhance spiritual strength.

[Effect 2: Faith of Abundance] – The Calyrex Doll can cause plants to sprout and flowers to bloom. The more someone believes in its power, the faster plant life will grow. However, if one does not believe, the effect will not activate.

[Effect 3: Pokémon Magnet] – This doll attracts Pokémon's attention and may help escape from battles with wild Pokémon.

Hikaru looked at the doll in his hands and smiled.

This was no ordinary toy—it was an artifact infused with the power of legend.

And perhaps, through this creation, Calyrex's name would once again be remembered.

"Belief makes it work, disbelief renders it useless—what a fitting trait for a Calyrex-themed doll. Now that I think about it, the first two abilities are just Calyrex's own powers."

"But honestly, making the doll out of firm fabric doesn't look great. A plush material would be much better. Since my shipment of goods hasn't arrived yet, I should buy some plush fabric. I still have some funds left."

As for the third ability, wasn't that just a common trait among dolls? After all, most plush-based items could be thrown to distract wild Pokémon, allowing for an easy escape.

With that settled, Hikaru decided to send a message to his client from Unova.

The "Psy-Glass Whistle," "Gravity Bracelet," and "Calyrex Doll"—these three products should be enough to meet the customer's request!

At the same time, by promoting the Calyrex Doll, Hikaru could spread awareness of Calyrex's legend, gradually restoring its power.

The reason Hikaru wanted to help Calyrex was simple—to establish a connection with the legendary Pokémon and reap the benefits.

More importantly...

Calyrex had the ability to make a rare plant known as the "Glowing Bloom" flourish.

And fabric woven from Glowing Bloom petals and the mane hairs of Calyrex's two steeds was said to be a mystical textile that shimmered under sunlight.

This extraordinary material was the key ingredient in crafting the "Reins of Unity", an essential artifact.

"I really want to see that material with my own eyes!" Hikaru's gaze sparkled with rare excitement.

...

Crown Tundra, Southernmost Galar

Just as Hikaru remembered, deep within the frozen expanse, a small, rabbit-like Pokémon with a massive crown-like bud on its head slowly opened its eyes from its weakened slumber.

A faint trace of faith had reached it from a distant land—an energy that was clear and precise.

Without a doubt... someone in this world still remembered its form.

And perhaps... even its story.

How astonishing!

Even the descendants of the humans it once protected, the villagers of Freezington, could no longer accurately recall its appearance or name.

The fairy tale of the King of Bountiful Harvests was still passed down among the ancient lands, but the names...

What kind of ridiculous names were those?!

It was completely wrong—far beyond acceptable!

Now, stripped of faith, stripped of power, and abandoned by its two beloved steeds, how long would this sorrowful existence continue?

Feeling the distant pulse of belief, Calyrex was overwhelmed by a sense of melancholy.

『I... I miss my steed... my faith... my reins...』

Lost in its emotions, Calyrex mustered what little power it had left to trace the source of this newfound faith.

Through the fabric of space and time, it managed to catch a faint glimpse of something...

It was...

Its own forehead?

...A doll?

Calyrex's gaze lingered across the vast distance, locking onto the plush representation of itself.

For some reason, as it stared at the doll, the gloom in its heart faded.

Its spirit lightened.

Its mind grew clearer.

There was no doubt about it.

Even from such a great distance, something within it had changed—just from seeing that doll!

『Who... are you?』

『This power... it feels like mine, yet it is different...』

『Even if I ask... you cannot hear my voice... If only... we could meet somewhere...』

『It's too far... If only you were in Galar...』

With a lingering sense of regret, Calyrex closed its eyes once more.

It was still weak and would need more time to rest.

And as it drifted into slumber once again, its dreams... turned a soft shade of pink.

(End of Chapter)

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