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Chapter 17: Moto Lizard of the Past, Gurduron of the Future
Chapter 17: Moto Lizard of the Past, Gurduron of the Future
Electric Net, a move that traps opponents in an electrified net, while also slowing them down.
It had to be said that this Caterpie's luck was unbelievably good.
The little caterpillar was thrilled with its transformation.
Based on what had happened over the past two days, it had a good idea that its evolution was caused by the food it ate.
Food could make it stronger!
Caterpie immediately turned expectantly to Naoki.
"No!" Naoki shook his head. "Don't bite off more than you can chew. First, master the move you just learned."
More importantly, the [Tree Fruit Platter]'s cooking effect was unpredictable.
No one could guarantee what would happen with continued consumption.
While it was lucky this time, leading to the learning of Electric Net, the next time it might be extremely unlucky, causing it to forget all its moves.
"Ch'rng..."
Caterpie thought about it and felt that what Naoki said made perfect sense. It immediately decided to practice the powerful move it had just learned to master it completely.
Only then could it become stronger!
Caterpie's heart was filled with determination.
But before that, it had to properly thank Naoki.
"Ch'rrr~"
Caterpie affectionately touched Naoki's arm with its antennae to express its gratitude.
Naoki smiled and said to it, "You should get some rest now."
Caterpie obediently nodded and turned to find a spot in the corner to settle down for a nap.
Naoki, meanwhile, looked down at the now-empty white ceramic plate.
"I must be more cautious in the future and not make this dish casually," he told himself, worried about turning his Pokemon into simpletons.
Gurduron and Moto Lizard, having finished their grilled fish, wore satisfied expressions on their faces as they crouched on the ground, licking the corners of their mouths.
Naoki glanced at their goofy faces and couldn't help but smirk.
The temperature had dropped on this rainy night, and it felt chilly outside.
However, thanks to the lit fireplace, the room was comfortably warm.
With full bellies, the three Pokemon soon felt drowsy in the cozy environment, letting out yawns one after another.
Having lazed around all day, Naoki wasn't feeling sleepy yet.
He dragged a wooden stool over to the fireplace and sat down, beginning to paint the crops he had planted onto signs, following the patterns in the "Ranch Encyclopedia."
Naoki worked meticulously, his shadow flickering on the wall behind him in the dancing firelight.
Caterpie was already snoring softly.
Moto Lizard, lying by the bed, lifted its head to look over at Naoki. Seeing that he showed no signs of coming to bed anytime soon, it got up and walked over to him.
The firelight bathed Moto Lizard in a warm glow, and Naoki turned his head to glance at it.
"Graw~"
Moto Lizard yawned before lying down obediently beside Naoki, keeping him company as he worked.
Witnessing this, warmth spread through Naoki's heart, and he smiled. Just as he was about to continue his task, he heard footsteps behind him.
Turning his head, he saw Gurduron approaching. It lay down on his other side, mirroring Moto Lizard.
Gurduron glared at Moto Lizard, annoyed that it had beaten it to the punch.
Being by Naoki's side, Moto Lizard relaxed completely. It closed its eyes and drifted off to sleep, oblivious to the glare of its future self.
Seeing this, Gurduron felt like its punch had been pulled, and it sighed. It lay down on the floor, resting its head on its front paws, as memories of the past surfaced in its mind.
It recalled that not long after it had first come to Naoki, it had encountered another Gurduron.
This raised a question: Would this Moto Lizard evolve into a Gurduron like its past self?
Thinking about this made Gurduron's head spin, and it felt like its thoughts were as muddled as a whirl of stars.
It didn't know why it had become what it was now, nor could it understand it, and it couldn't even differentiate between the two.
Was it Gurduron... or Moto Lizard?
Gurduron was confused by its own train of thought and eventually gave up thinking about it.
No matter what, as long as it could return to Naoki's side, that was all that mattered.
Hearing Gurduron sigh beside him, Naoki turned his head and asked, "Why the sudden sigh?"
Could Wing King have some worries, too?
Could it be because it lost a territorial dispute to another Gurduron?
Recalling the game's plot, Naoki comforted it, "Don't worry. Once you recover, you'll definitely be able to beat that guy up."
Although he didn't have the Secret Spice, the dishes he made should still be pretty good. Surely, there would be a dish that could help Gurduron regain its strength.
Naoki was full of confidence, but Gurduron was full of questions.
"Gawoo?"
Naoki encouraged, "Don't overthink it. We'll definitely find another way!"
"Garra~"
Seeing Naoki like this, Gurduron's mood improved as well.
It straightened its body and leaned forward, giving Naoki a face full of drool.
Naoki pushed it away with great effort and deliberately frowned, "No licking people from now on."
Seeing that Naoki was angry, Gurduron immediately put on a pitiful expression.
Naoki: "..."
Ah, forget it. Whatever will be, will be!
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The next morning, the sky was bright, and the fire in the fireplace had gone out.
The rain had stopped, and the sky had returned to its usual clarity.
Naoki stepped out of the wooden house, breathing in the fresh morning air, and instantly feeling refreshed.
He stretched lazily. A new day had begun!
After putting on his shoes and grabbing the prepared signs, Naoki headed to the farm and placed the signs in front of the corresponding crop fields.
It had just rained, and the leaves on the trees still had droplets of water of various sizes.
Taking advantage of Naoki's work, Caterpie ventured outside, climbed up a tree, and started munching on fresh leaves while keeping an eye on Naoki, Moto Lizard, and Gurduron in the distance.
It had to become stronger, not just to prove to those Pokemon who looked down on it that it wasn't weak, but also to repay Naoki. Only by evolving into a powerful Butterfree could it help Naoki!
So, after eating a few leaves, Caterpie began to practice Electric Net by itself.
After setting up the signs, Naoki led Gurduron and Moto Lizard to the west side of the ranch.
The area was untamed, overgrown with weeds and trees, creating a messy sight.
This time, Naoki planned to cut down all the trees in this area to build a chicken coop.
He had saved up enough funds for the construction and only needed wood and stone.
Within two days, he would be able to go to Drench Town and ask the carpenter shop to send Kris over to help build the chicken coop, thus beginning his poultry farming endeavor.
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(End of Chapter)
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