Chapter 169: Crafting the Reins of Unity

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Crafting the Reins of Unity

Crunch.

"Mmm!!"

The two girls covered their mouths as their cheeks puffed out like adorable little squirrels.

"So good!"

"It’s sooo good!"

Calyrex’s power of abundance didn’t merely accelerate the crops’ growth—it also enhanced their quality.

Frost Carrots were already a rare and delicious variety.

After receiving Calyrex’s blessing, however, both their flavor and texture had reached an entirely new level.

"Are they really that good?"

Sora’s curiosity was piqued.

He picked one together with his Pokémon.

"Oh!"

After taking a bite, his eyes lit up.

"The texture is incredible."

"It’s completely raw, yet it’s this crisp and refreshing?"

"Unbelievable."

With quality like this, Frost Carrots alone could become Freezington’s signature specialty.

No wonder Glastrier couldn’t stop eating.

These were already its favorite food.

And after going a thousand years without tasting them...

Anyone would lose all self-control.

"So..."

"What do we do now?"

Holding a carrot in one hand, Sora continued eating while looking toward Glastrier.

"At this rate..."

"Is there even any need to fight?"

Glastrier possessed divinity of its own.

Its status was comparable to a minor legendary like Ogerpon, although it lacked Ogerpon’s extraordinary potential.

Originally, Sora’s plan had been simple.

Lure both Glastrier and Spectrier out.

Catch them first.

Since they had always belonged to Calyrex anyway...

Temporarily looking after them for him was perfectly reasonable.

Then—

Once both steeds had joined Sora...

Wouldn’t Calyrex joining them afterward be perfectly reasonable as well?

What Sora hadn’t expected...

Was Glastrier surrendering this willingly.

Glastrier:A beast will never be enslaved... unless meals and lodging are included.

"Well..."

"Let’s give it a try."

Seeing that Glastrier had almost finished eating, Sora decided to stop it before it literally ate itself sick.

"There are plenty more carrots."

"You don’t need to finish everything at once."

Neigh...?

Glastrier raised its head.

It looked at Sora, recognizing that this human was the one who had prepared all these carrots.

Then...

It turned its head.

Its pupils suddenly shrank.

What...

What was that?!

Wasn’t that...

Its king?!

"My loyal steed."

"It has been a long time."

Calyrex smiled warmly.

"Would you be willing to journey with me once more?"

"Oh."

"And if you agree..."

"You’ll have all the Frost Carrots you can eat."

NEIGHHH!!

What was there to hesitate about?!

Unlimited Frost Carrots?!

Even pausing for a single second would be disrespectful toward its favorite food!

"Done."

Once again, Sora had won without a fight.

After receiving permission from both Calyrex and Glastrier, he took out a Poké Ball and captured it.

"Come on out, Glastrier."

Releasing it again, Sora and his Pokémon began harvesting the remaining carrots.

He planned to keep some for himself.

As for the rest...

He intended to give them all to the villagers of Freezington.

The simple kindness of the village had left a wonderful impression on him.

Besides...

They still needed the village chief’s help to craft the Reins of Unity.

Consider it an advance gift.

"Huh?"

"What kind of carrots are these?"

"Wow!"

"They’re unbelievably delicious!"

"If they’re already this good raw..."

"How amazing would they be when cooked?"

The villagers unanimously praised the Frost Carrots.

Sora didn’t keep the secret to himself.

He told them that the nearby field outside the village was capable of producing Frost Carrots.

Calyrex’s blessing would remain for many years.

During that time...

Every carrot harvested from that land would carry the blessing of the King of Bountiful Harvests.

Of course...

It wasn’t limited to that single field.

As repayment for the devotion shown by Freezington’s ancestors...

Calyrex intended to bless the entire village.

From this day forward...

Any crops grown within Freezington would become exceptionally fresh and delicious.

Neither drought nor disease would trouble them again.

"Calyrex?"

Sora turned toward him.

"Would you like to craft the Reins of Unity first?"

"Or should we retrieve Spectrier first?"

"Let’s rest for a while."

Calyrex answered gently.

"My other steed can wait until this afternoon."

He was deeply grateful for everyone’s efforts.

But seeing that noon was approaching...

And neither the humans nor the Pokémon had eaten yet...

He simply couldn’t bear it.

"Then..."

"Let’s prepare a feast using Frost Carrots."

Although carrots were the main ingredient...

Given the incredible quality of Frost Carrots...

Sora was confident he could create an entire banquet worthy of Calyrex and Glastrier.

A true feast for the senses.

You think Glastrier was already full?

You’re underestimating it.

Everyone knows desserts and main courses go into different stomachs.

Those carrots just now?

They were merely appetizers.

Now...

The real battle was about to begin.

"Village Chief."

While everyone else was busy preparing lunch, Sora sought out the elder of Freezington.

"I’d like to ask you about the method for making the Reins of Unity."

"Hm?"

The old chief looked surprised.

"Where did you hear about that?"

"Haha..."

"It’s been a very long time since I’ve heard anyone mention the Reins of Unity."

"I see..."

"So the time has finally come."

"Excellent!"

"Then let the traditions of Freezington be revived today!"

Not only did the old chief not question Sora’s motives...

He became visibly excited.

He looked exactly like an NPC who had spent decades waiting for someone to trigger his hidden quest.

The knowledge of crafting the Reins of Unity had always been passed down only by word of mouth among a select few in Freezington.

Nowadays...

There wasn’t a second person in the entire village who still possessed that knowledge.

"I heard from the others that you’re a scholar from another region."

"You came to study the legends of our village?"

The chief smiled kindly.

To him, Sora’s interest meant he genuinely appreciated Freezington’s culture.

That alone greatly increased his opinion of the young man.

"Come."

"I’ll teach you how the Reins of Unity are made."

The chief led Sora into the back room.

From a cabinet, he carefully took out an ancient manuscript.

Recorded inside...

Was the complete ritual for crafting the Reins of Unity.

"Though..."

"To be honest, this old man doesn’t actually know what the Reins of Unity are for."

"If you like them..."

"I can make a few later."

"One for each of those two girls traveling with you."

In the chief’s eyes...

The Reins of Unity were simply another traditional handicraft unique to Freezington.

As for their true purpose...

He had no idea.

After all...

Without the Radiant Blossom, and without the black or white mane of the sacred steeds...

Anything he made would merely be an ordinary decorative rope.

Still...

Since Sora wished to learn...

The old man had no intention of keeping the craft a secret.

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