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Chapter 185: The Cognition of the Gorilla Tavern
Chapter 185: The Cognition of the Gorilla Tavern
Seeing that Dragonite didn't reveal what it had just seen, Glaceon hummed softly, its face reddening as it turned and ran off.
Watching its retreating figure, it seemed to be fleeing in embarrassment, perhaps afraid that Naoki would pry further.
Naoki: "..."
Alright then!
Although he didn't know what had happened, he had a feeling that asking about it would upset Glaceon.
Naoki glanced at Dragonite and turned to head back inside to continue setting up the room.
As he passed the sheep pen, he noticed the three Ride goats gathered around a small mound of dirt, infusing it with their Grass Energy.
The freshly turned soil and disturbed grass indicated that something had recently taken place here.
Naoki's eyes widened in surprise as he approached and bent down to examine the small mound. "What is this?" he asked, curious.
The three Ride goats turned to look at him and bleated in unison, "Meeeh!"
Naoki pulled out a handful of shelled sunflower seeds from his pocket and popped them into his mouth. "What?"
Ride goats: "Meeeh, meeeh~" (Digging, planting seeds~)
"Seeds?" Naoki was perplexed. What seeds? All the seeds for planting were kept in his storage box, out of the goats' reach.
Seeing his confusion, the middle Ride goat explained, "Meeeh~" (The seeds you gave us~)
Naoki suddenly recalled the three Miracle Seeds he had bought in town as gifts.
His eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Those are held items for you, not actual seeds!"
But the Ride goats looked puzzled, bleating, "Meeeh?"
They were clearly seeds! They could sense the life force within them. All they needed to do was bury them in the soil and nurture them with Grass Energy, and the seeds would surely grow into something wonderful!
Naoki: "..."
Seeing the confident expressions on the Ride goats' faces, Naoki wondered if he had somehow misremembered.
Could it be that Miracle Seeds could actually be planted? He tried to recall any information he had come across about this held item.
Miracle Seed... When held by a Grass-type Pokemon, it boosts the power of Grass-type moves.
Aside from this ability, the seed also seemed to have medicinal value and could be mixed with herbs to create healing potions or used in the famous Alola curry cuisine.
Naoki couldn't quite wrap his head around it, but seeing the Ride goats' determination, he decided to let them give it a try.
"Fine, go ahead and nurture those three seeds then," Naoki said.
"Meeeh~"
The three Ride goats nodded happily and continued to tend to the seeds buried in the soil.
Naoki, on the other hand, turned and made his way back to the house to resume setting up the room.
When he returned, Chrissy asked, "Are Dragonite and the others alright?"
"They're fine," Naoki shook his head, guessing, "I think Dragonite might have seen Glaceon eating ice cream, which embarrassed her."
"Oh?" Chrissy was even more intrigued now.
Naoki smiled and explained, "Glaceon usually has a calm and aloof personality, but when it comes to food she likes, she becomes completely engrossed and goofy."
He had noticed before that when Glaceon ate cream ice slushies, she would get so absorbed that she would unintentionally look silly.
However, he pretended not to notice and kept it to himself.
Hearing this, Chrissy struggled to hold back a laugh. "That Glaceon has quite an interesting personality."
"Indeed!" Naoki agreed with a nod.
With the help of the Machamp, it took less than an hour for the entire house to be set up.
The living room was adorned with a soft, leafy green carpet, a light-colored sofa, and a rustic wooden coffee table in front of it.
The overall decor style leaned towards a forest garden theme, with warm-toned wallpaper and furniture creating a serene and natural ambiance, while a playful and cozy vibe permeated the air.
Picturing this, Naoki imagined himself wearing an apron and cooking while his Pokemon gathered in the living room, waiting for mealtime.
It felt surprisingly homey, and he could already sense the warmth of a family.
Just then, the Machamp emerged from the basement.
They stood by Chrissy, who smiled gently as she understood their unspoken message. "Looks like the basement is all set up too. Shall we take a look?"
"Of course!" Naoki nodded.
The two of them headed to the basement, and with a soft "click," the lights illuminated the entire space.
Thirty oak barrels were neatly arranged in six rows, with five barrels in each row.
Despite the large number, the basement didn't feel cramped but rather perfectly spacious.
"This looks just like the cellar in Stardew Valley!" Naoki thought as he took in the sight.
Meanwhile, Chrissy remembered something. "Wait! You should know how to brew, right?"
"No."
Seeing her expression, Naoki smiled and said, "But don't worry, Mayor Thomas's ranch handbook has a detailed record of the brewing process, so I can slowly figure it out."
Hearing this, Chrissy was relieved, "Then that's not a problem. I see you've planted a lot of hops and fruit trees; all of those can be used for brewing. I'll definitely come by for a drink when it's ready. In any case, good luck!"
Naoki nodded, "Rest assured!"
Chrissy had intended to leave directly, but seeing that some items from the old house hadn't been moved to the new one, she stayed to help, her Mightyena included.
Once the furniture from the old house was cleared out, Mightyena carried the bar counter, tables, and chairs from the car into the new house.
The bar counter faced the entrance, with storage cabinets underneath for tableware and food.
Wall-mounted shelves and cabinets were installed behind the bar, displaying juices and beers for guests to choose from.
For the tavern's seating, Naoki had purchased six sets of tables and chairs of various sizes.
The smallest set was suitable for Pokemon like Pikachu, while the largest could accommodate larger Pokemon like Roaring Tigers, Mightyena, and Brawly Ursaluna.
The old fireplace had been left intact so it could provide warmth to the Pokemon patrons during the winter.
Only after everything was prepared did Chrissy drive off the ranch.
As Naoki watched her car disappear into the distance, he didn't rest but instead started tidying up the tavern.
He only stopped when the floor was spotless and the walls were gleaming, satisfied with his work.
Looking at the empty wooden walls, Naoki thought, "When Bear Baby sends the photos, I can frame them and hang them on the tavern walls."
These would be mementos of their travels, and they could also let visiting Pokemon know about the helpful and heroic Bear Baby.
"Finally, it's done!"
Gazing at the beautiful sunset outside the window, Naoki felt a sense of relief wash over him.
There was just one last step remaining.
With that in mind, Naoki closed the tavern's doors and windows, took out a set of wind chimes from his backpack, and hung them under the eaves with the help of his Pokemon.
As if on cue, a gentle breeze blew, causing the wind chimes to emit a pleasant, tinkling sound.
Lizardon, Dragonite, Glaceon, and Minidraco, among others, were all drawn to the sound.
Their eyes shone brightly as they looked at the gently swaying wind chimes, letting out curious calls.
"Gao?"
"Ow?"
Naoki smiled and answered, "That's the sound of the wind."
He ushered the Pokemon into their new home, "Come and take a look inside!"
The Pokemon eagerly rushed in, and their eyes immediately lit up with delight at the sight that greeted them.
Before them was a spacious and spotless living room, with soft carpeting, white sheer curtains, and a large floor-to-ceiling window.
The warm glow of the setting sun bathed the room in a soft, dreamy light, creating a cozy atmosphere.
"Do you like it?" Naoki asked.
The Pokemon nodded enthusiastically.
Naoki smiled, turned on the lights and the TV, and let Golett and the others play in the living room while he tied an apron around his waist and began preparing dinner for everyone.
The kitchen was an open-style layout, allowing Naoki to keep an eye on the Pokemon in the living room while he cooked.
The TV was tuned to the evening news from the Paldea region.
In this homely atmosphere, Budew and Glaceon jumped on the sofa, their faces filled with wonder as they experienced the bouncy and soft cushions.
Seeing their enjoyment, Minidraco and Hakuryu also flew over to join in the fun.
Lizardon sat on another single-seat sofa, beaming at their antics.
Dragonite found the sofa a bit cramped and opted to sit on the spacious carpet instead.
Golett stood by, happily observing the scene.
After dinner, Naoki, exhausted from the day's work, intended to go straight to bed, but as he lay down, sleep eluded him.
The excitement of moving into a new home had kept him wired.
So, Naoki got up and went to the living room.
Looking at the wooden display rack against the wall, he suddenly remembered something he hadn't done yet.
Naoki returned to his room and took out all the items Bear Baby had sent back, along with the savings Bear Baby had accumulated. He then proceeded to arrange them neatly on the display rack.
Water Stone, Everstone, broken Poke Balls, a transparent glass bottle, pearls...
The noise woke up Lizardon, who had been sleeping on the living room carpet.
Lizardon opened his eyes, confused, "Gao?"
"Did I wake you?" Naoki apologized, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Gao!" Moto Lizard listened, only partially understanding.
Soon, the wooden display rack was filled with various props and rare items.
Naoki still didn't feel sleepy, and Moto Lizard also seemed quite energetic.
After some thought, a great idea popped into Naoki's mind.
He suggested to Moto Lizard, "How about we go to the tavern?"
"Gao!" Moto Lizard eagerly nodded in agreement.
"Good."
Naoki smiled and patted its head affectionately. He then opened the refrigerator, taking out bottles of fruit juice, milk, and Berries. He handed some to Moto Lizard and carried the rest himself.
The two quietly slipped out into the night, making their way to the old house under the cover of darkness.
Naoki pushed open the door, flipped the switch, and bright light illuminated the entire room.
He placed the juice and milk on the shelves behind the bar counter, his eyes falling on the adorable Moto Lizard before him. Suddenly, he had a playful idea and began acting like a waiter in the tavern.
"What would you like to drink?"
Moto Lizard shook its head, indicating it wasn't thirsty.
"..." Naoki patiently explained, "Starting tomorrow, our tavern will officially open for business, and I'm worried about not being able to serve customers properly. So, I want to simulate some possible scenarios in advance. Right now, I'm the waiter in the tavern, and you're a customer who has come to drink."
Moto Lizard finally understood, blinking its eyes and obligingly pointing to a bottle of juice. "Gao!"
Naoki handed a bottle of juice to Moto Lizard and gestured to the tables and chairs nearby. "You can sit over there and drink."
Although Moto Lizard was a bit perplexed, it obediently sat on the long bench and began guzzling the juice, its throat bobbing.
Watching this scene, Naoki nodded in satisfaction, his mind already turning over the shortcomings of this mock scenario.
"That's indeed the process."
"In addition to drinks, I might also prepare some food for Pokemon to eat while they sit and chat happily."
"Sometimes, the work on the ranch can be quite busy, and I occasionally go out as well. It would be great to have some help."
But the helper couldn't be an ordinary Pokemon; it had to be exceptionally intelligent, with a high IQ.
For example, the Pokemon known as Oranguru, renowned for its wisdom.
Naoki recalled that in the Alola region, there was a tavern run by an Oranguru.
Nestled deep within the forest, the tavern boasted a beautiful environment and was built in the trees, crafted by the Oranguru itself.
Many Pokemon living in the forest would visit, and even the guardian deity of the Alola region, Tapu Koko, would stop by for a drink.
"Oranguru... I think there are some that inhabit the Paldea region as well."
However, the difficulty of capturing such a Pokemon was extraordinarily high, perhaps even surpassing that of the formidable desert tyrant, Gigalith.
This was because Oranguru were incredibly intelligent.
These Pokemon preferred to live alone in the depths of the forest, enjoying a quiet life.
They rarely engaged in much activity and spent most of their time meditating in trees, their advanced psychic powers and wisdom granting them an intimate knowledge of every corner of the forest. They could even command other Pokemon by waving their fans, leading ancient people to believe that Oranguru were humans living in the forest. Thus, they were also known as the "People of the Forest."
Moreover, Oranguru were adept at using human tools, and there were even accounts of them throwing Poke Balls to capture wild Pokemon.
It was this extraordinary intelligence, surpassing that of ordinary Pokemon, that made it challenging for Oranguru to become a human's partner.
They were also less likely to accept a relationship based on capture, commands, and obedience.
Compared to Oranguru, Naoki felt that even Pheromosa would be easier to persuade.
After all, he, as a missionary, had brought Pheromosa's legend to the Paldea region.
A few days ago, he had heard from Zack that Blushield Town had set a date for Thanksgiving, which would be held on the last day of autumn. People would gather to express their gratitude to the Bountiful King, Pheromosa.
Upon hearing this, Naoki had been stunned.
He thought to himself that the humans in this world were incredibly decisive.
Later, he learned from the mayor that the nearby ranches had enjoyed good harvests during the summer.
They attributed this to Pheromosa, so they decided to set a date for the festival.
However, whether it was due to the hard work of humans themselves, the blessings of Pheromosa, or a combination of both, Naoki wasn't sure.
Logically, Pheromosa's power should still be quite weak.
Only Pheromosa knew the true answer.
(End of Chapter)
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