Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Unova Region, N's Castle.

N learned of the failure from Zoroark with regret. He smiled, not too concerned, and soothed the dejected Zoroark. Instead, he was amazed by everything Zoroark had seen in the dream.

"So many Pokémon gathered on that sky island? And the legendary Swords of Justice of this region? And an unknown, powerful Pokémon? How wonderful, like a Pokémon paradise. I want to see it with my own eyes."

Zoroark nodded: "Zoro (If Master N could go there, he would definitely become friends with the other Pokémon)."

N sighed. It's difficult for humans to enter the dreams of Pokémon, but it doesn't seem impossible.

Long ago, a large experimental facility in the suburbs of Striaton City suffered an accidental explosion. Now it has been completely destroyed, leaving only some ruins, now a playground for children and Pokémon.

That area is called the Dreamyard.

It is said that it was a facility to study dreams by using a Pokémon called "Munna" to release Dream Mist. The researchers once wanted to complete some kind of device by studying the dreams of Pokémon. This investigation report is now lying intact in Team Plasma's laboratory.

Moreover, there is an idea within Team Plasma that the method of liberating Pokémon is not limited to cultural dissemination and propaganda. It is best to use force, taking the opponent's Pokémon by force, and then liberating them. Wouldn't that also be a solution?

However, if that's the case... N felt that such behavior would be no different from the organization called Team Rocket that was entrenched in a distant region, contrary to his ideals. And wouldn't this reason and behavior be very divisive?

But many people in the team seemed to agree with this idea. Gradually, even N himself felt that this might really be a way.

But it's best... to explain the reason to the other party carefully before the battle, so that the other party's Pokémon also realizes that it is being enslaved.

"Striaton City, the Dreamyard... should I go?"

N muttered to himself, while also listening to Zoroark's rambling story about "another hero."

Although Zoroark had not seen that human, the fact that he could bring the legendary Pokémon together to live peacefully was enough to show that he was extraordinary.

And being mysterious and unseen—isn't that also one of the characteristics of a "hero"?

"The legendary dragon wants my treasure, but my treasure is you... my friends. Nothing is more important than my friends. As for the rest, if it thinks those gems and clothes can be considered treasures, it can have as much as it wants."

N didn't value these external things. It was just that Ghetsis liked to collect these glittering things. He believed that a king must have the dignity and appearance of a king, and the castle must be majestic and solemn. These gorgeous decorations naturally had their meaning.

"The unknown Pokémon's warning... no, I don't agree with its statement."

"It is precisely because I have found the truth I want to practice that I will pursue and realize it. Precisely because we are all living beings, humans are even less qualified to deprive Pokémon of their freedom. If it has also experienced being bound in the past, it should know how precious freedom is."

N was unmoved by Mewtwo's warning, and he heard Mewtwo's implication—that the powerful Pokémon also had a "master." Then, can the words spoken by a bound creature represent those Pokémon who truly yearn for freedom?

This only strengthened N's determination to enter the dream world and liberate the Pokémon!

"A recognized hero... I must meet him, but... where could he be?"

N decided to have his Team Plasma companions inquire about the existence of that "hero." Although the clues were almost non-existent, the other party had a particularly obvious characteristic—a workshop!

Although it was a workshop in the dream, the other party might also have a workshop in reality... Wait? N suddenly remembered his foster father, Ghetsis. It seemed that he had bought special tools from a certain workshop before.

N reached into his pocket and took out a special-shaped "King's Rock."

A coronation object given to kings, an item that can evolve specific Pokémon, but it is an artificially made rock rather than a naturally born one, and it has a special effect of making Pokémon more recognized.

Could it be that this special "King's Rock" came from that mysterious workshop?

However, when N took the initiative to find Ghetsis and asked about the origin of the King's Rock and the workshop, Ghetsis seemed a little wary. He leaned over the gorgeous long table and looked up, with the aura of a regent.

"N, why are you asking about these things?"

"Hmm... The operation to recruit the legendary dragon in the dream world failed?"

Ghetsis learned about what happened in the dream world. Team Plasma has always had a research plan targeting the dream world. Although this "dream world" is just a small story like a fairy tale legend in the minds of many Unova people, through N's ability to communicate with Pokémon, the real existence of this world has been confirmed.

If not necessary, Ghetsis does not intend to let N have too much contact with external ideas. He has put a lot of effort into cultivating him into such a "firm" state, and he cannot be "contaminated" by foreign thoughts.

But considering that the "workshop" was also an object to be wooed, Ghetsis thought that it might be okay to tell N.

"...I originally wanted to invite the craftsman who can make special tools to join our cause and ask him to serve as the eighth Sage. But unfortunately, he is not currently in Unova, and he doesn't seem to have any demands in this regard. But it doesn't matter, other Sages have also refused my invitation several times, but as long as he can understand how great the cause of liberating Pokémon is, he will definitely participate."

"You want to chat with him? That craftsman seems to be very busy... Forget it, since you plan to communicate with him, it's not impossible."

"But I think the more important thing right now is to gain the recognition of the legendary dragon. Since the recruitment in the dream world has failed, then we must take action in reality as soon as possible." Ghetsis glanced at Zoroark, with obvious disappointment in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"I have learned some secret information. The Unova Champion, Mr. Alder, seems to be looking for the legendary dragon for some reason, and the image he described is exactly the same as the legendary dragon in the dream. Well, now we can confirm one point, that is, that dragon is really very important, even if its image does not match the legend... then it must be the hidden third dragon."

"Moreover, Champion Alder is also looking for a place called 'Connect to the Forest'. Even I, who have read extensively, have not found any records about this forest. That must be the hiding place of the legendary dragon!"

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"There is also the fossil research team in Nacrene City. They have recently been excavating in the Route 8 area and seem to have unearthed an ancient ruin. I think we can investigate that ruin, and the fossil researchers seem to have discovered huge dragon bones. We need to give them some research time to see if those dragon bones are related to the legendary dragon we are looking for."

N thought for a while and nodded.

"That's right... you're right. It is indeed more important to find the legendary dragon now. I must hurry up and become a true hero."

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In an old mansion, Unown E opened its eyes in a daze.

As soon as it woke up, it heard many companions around it calling its name. Unown E was startled, and only realized that it had arrived in a completely strange place when it was fully awake!

Hey, I was still sleeping in the pendulum, hey, what are you doing to me?! Is this still the Capital!

Why are there crystals everywhere in this place, and there is a little girl on the ground, wait, what is that little girl holding up?

Aren't those "Symbol Plates"?!

"You are willing to play with me." The little girl smiled, and the surrounding Unown also responded happily, only Unown E looked dumbfounded.

No, don't talk to yourself, who wants to play with you!

Hey, wait, why did that little girl start crying while holding a drawing book? What are you crying about? Are you calling for your dad? Did your dad become a two-dimensional paper person?

"Anong~" The Unown on the side called out to Unown E.

Lao E, don't be dazed! That girl is hoping we can help her fulfill her wish!

Did you see the shape on the drawing book?

Just conjure up a Pokémon according to that shape, that thing seems to be called...

Entei, right!