Tired of wasting his breath, Natsui went directly to the shop's backyard, opened a Poké Ball, and released the Crystal Onix.
Although the Crystal Onix was covered in wounds and not in the best condition after the recent capture battle, after a few hours of rest in its Poké Ball, it had already recovered some of its strength.
Even though it still looked a bit listless, its shining form could not be hidden.
"It... it really is the Crystal Onix!?"
Mateo and Marissa were completely stunned. They stared blankly at the magical Pokémon before them, unable to believe their eyes!
However, just as they were about to take a closer look, Natsui recalled the Crystal Onix.
The next second, Mateo dashed over, ran in front of Natsui, and tightly grasped his hands.
"Where on earth did you get this Crystal Onix!?"
Natsui forcefully pulled his hands free and shook his head. "Where I got it isn't important. What's important is that I do indeed possess this one-of-a-kind Pokémon. Well, seeing is believing. You believe me now, right?"
"I believe you, I believe you!" Mateo said eagerly. "Then can you sell it to me? Or I'm willing to trade other Pokémon for it!"
"Sorry," Natsui shook his head. "I'm not short on money, and I never trade my Pokémon with others."
"But... but I really need this Pokémon!"
"So what? I'm a trainer, and I also really need this Pokémon. You should stop dreaming." Natsui refused decisively, then asked again, "Let's go back to my previous offer. I'll ask you one more time, can you make this Never-Melt Ice into a Pokémon accessory?"
Seeing Natsui's firm attitude, Mateo hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"No problem. With special tools, I can definitely make what you want!"
Natsui hadn't expected his attitude to change so quickly; it was as if he had become a different person.
"Very good. Then let's stick to the previous proposal. As long as you finish crafting it, as payment, I will let you observe this Crystal Onix to get the inspiration you need."
Beside them, Sabrina was completely confused.
It was strange enough that they had come all this way to find this glass artisan, but... why was "inspiration" suddenly being mentioned?
Seeing her confusion, Mateo explained, "Actually... when my grandfather ran this shop, business was always very good. He was a highly skilled glass artisan, making Pokémon-related glass products every day. But after my grandfather passed away, no matter how hard I try, I can never create works as satisfying as his."
Hearing him say this, Sabrina finally understood why the shop's display window only had a few items.
However…
She turned her head to look at a row of tables, where several glass Pokémon figures were also displayed. Looking closely, they seemed just as as the products in other shops, with no apparent flaws.
It must be that he sets his standards too high for himself. He wants to match his grandfather's craftsmanship, which is why he's never satisfied with these ordinary products.
With such ambition and family heritage, no wonder Natsui came all this way to find him!
Beside them, Mateo continued, "How should I put it? The things I make seem to lack a soul. Every piece is too rigid. I heard that when my grandfather was training in his youth, he encountered the Crystal Onix. After that, he successfully created many lifelike works. I think that if one day I also encounter the Crystal Onix, maybe I, like my grandfather, can get the inspiration from it to break through my own limits!"
However, having said this, Mateo belatedly looked at Natsui with a puzzled expression.
"But how did you know that I needed the Crystal Onix?"
Natsui said, "Didn't you just say it yourself? All the glass artisans on the island are looking for it, so I assumed you were no exception. Besides, Marissa also wrote about the Crystal Onix in her message in a bottle, so it was easy to guess the whole story with a little thought."
"Oh, so that's how it was. In that case, it's all thanks to Marissa." Patting Marissa's head, Mateo said, "As for the others who want the Crystal Onix, according to them, the Crystal Onix is actually the embodiment of the god of glass, and also its symbol. That's why these people are so desperate to get this Pokémon, to make their own products sell better."
Aren't you also trying to make your own works better?
Although one was pursuing artistic progress and the other wanted their products to sell well, in essence, both Mateo and the others wanted their glass products to be more popular; there was no difference between them.
But none of this had anything to do with Natsui.
He handed Mateo a set of partial photos of Articuno and a slip of paper with various measurements.
However, even though the photos only showed parts of Articuno and didn't reveal its full appearance, his years of dealing with all sorts of Pokémon products allowed Mateo to recognize its identity at a glance.
"This is Articuno!?"
Since the other party had already seen through it, there was nothing to hide.
"That's right, it is indeed Articuno."
"You're amazing!" Mateo said with genuine admiration. "Not only did you catch the Crystal Onix, but you also have an Articuno! So, what kind of accessory do you want me to make this into?"
"You can decide that yourself," Natsui said nonchalantly. "I don't have any requirements for the shape. As long as it doesn't interfere with Articuno's battling, any kind of accessory you make is fine."
"Then where should I find you?"
Natsui pointed a hand towards the outside of the shop. "I'm staying at an inn on the outskirts of town. When you're done, you can find me there anytime."
Leaving Mateo's shop, they returned once again to the old woman's inn.
Fortunately, they had only been gone for a morning, and the rooms they had stayed in had not been rented out to other tourists.
For the next few days, Natsui spent his days training his Pokémon in the courtyard. Through constant integration, the Crystal Onix had also been fully welcomed into Natsui's big family.
And in the evenings, he would go out on the town with Sabrina, tasting the local delicacies.
Life was relaxed and pleasant, and the feelings between the two of them also heated up quickly as they spent their days together, almost like a couple.
Originally, Natsui had thought this would last for a few more days, but he hadn't expected that Mateo, in his eagerness to see the Crystal Onix, would work overtime, neglecting sleep and food. In just three short days, he had already crafted and polished the Never-Melt Ice, successfully creating the item he wanted!
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