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Chapter 26: Butterscotch Cream Fruit Cake
Chapter 26: Butterscotch Cream Fruit Cake
Some Grass-type Pokemon are truly unique.
Unreliant on food, they thrive solely on sunlight, soil, and clean water.
One such Pokemon is Budew.
As it basks in the sun, it converts the nutrients produced by photosynthesis into oil, storing it in the fruit on its head, allowing it to go without eating or drinking for an entire week.
Watching Budew's lazy demeanor, Naoki soon found himself sitting at his desk.
Turning back, he saw Golurk standing there, full of vigor and life.
Perhaps tired from chasing butterflies outside, Garchomp yawned, sprawled out on the wooden floor.
In the cabinet, Froslass surveyed her new home with contentment.
On the windowsill, Budew lazily soaked in the sun and breeze.
Under the eaves outside, Silcoon, evolved from Caterpie, was striving to grow, awaiting its moment of transformation.
In the newly built chicken coop, hens clucked and strutted about.
Beneath the soft soil, crops that would bring hope and sustenance were thriving.
In a cave behind the house, mushroom spores were sprouting, promising a bountiful harvest in just a few days.
The entire ranch had transformed since Naoki's arrival, now bustling with life and activity.
It was indeed... becoming livelier by the day!
A sense of satisfaction, unlike anything he had felt before, welled up within Naoki.
He pulled out his ledger and meticulously recorded the day's income and expenses.
Spring of 198, January 14th.
Income: N/A
Expenses: Construction of chicken coop, wooden fence, purchase of 3 hens, 1 rooster, 1 Froslass, 1 Budew - 30,600
Remaining funds: 5,900
As Naoki gazed at the names of Froslass and Budew in his ledger, a realization struck him.
In fact, there were some Pokemon he didn't need to purchase from the town's ranch.
The ranch owners weren't trainers and lacked combat skills.
Wild Pokemon like Saltrock Giant, Buzzbat, and Milk Tank were virtually impossible for ordinary ranchers to capture, and even if they did, training them for ranch work would take time.
Compared to wild Pokemon, those bred artificially tended to have gentler temperaments, refraining from attacking humans and even actively cooperating with ranchers in their work.
Hence, the most convenient option for them was to purchase Pokemon directly from specialized breeding ranches.
But Naoki was different.
He turned and exchanged a glance with Golurk.
After all, Golurk was a legendary Pokemon, revered as the Great Wing King. Its combat prowess should far surpass that of ordinary Pokemon.
With Golurk by his side, Naoki could achieve what ordinary ranchers couldn't—capturing wild Pokemon and bringing them back to the ranch.
Decision made, he resolved to visit Big Pot Lake tomorrow to investigate the local Pokemon ecosystem and find any suitable additions to the ranch.
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As dusk fell, the ranch was bathed in the warm glow of twilight.
Naoki, accompanied by Golurk and Garchomp, inspected the crops in the fields.
Half a month had passed, and the turnips, known for their rapid growth, had already sprouted leaves, forming neat clusters in the grid-like fields, a pleasing sight to behold.
"Thankfully, just a few weeds, no pests."
Naoki pulled out the weeds and, noticing the time, decided to head back to the house with Golurk and Garchomp to prepare dinner.
Upon seeing his movements, Froslass jumped out of the cabinet and onto the stove, unafraid of the fire.
Naoki raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Froslass' behavior. "Do you want to help me prepare dinner?" he asked.
"Mama!" Froslass nodded happily.
Naoki glanced down at the ingredients laid out before him—eggs, tree fruit, smoked sausage, toast, raw beef steak, and noodles.
Hearing Creme Fraiche's words, he began to ponder the possibilities of cooking with cream.
As many know, Creme Fraiche has the unique ability to generate whipped cream from its hands, and it offers its trusted Trainer tree fruit decorated with this cream.
The happier Creme Fraiche feels, the richer and more delicious the cream it produces becomes.
As desserts made with this cream are exceptionally tasty, every pastry chef dreams of having a Creme Fraiche as their partner.
Cream...
Naoki looked at the toast and tree fruit in the packaging and suddenly had an idea.
Cream fruit cake!
Even without an oven or mixer, he could use the toast as a cake base. By spreading a layer of cream on top and adding some tree fruit, he could create a simple fruit cake.
"In that case, let's prepare it together!"
Naoki stacked several slices of toast and used a kitchen knife to shape them into a circle, which he then placed in front of Creme Fraiche.
"Spread your cream on this cake base!" Naoki instructed.
The intelligent Creme Fraiche immediately understood his intention.
It extended its hand, and a generous amount of whipped cream flowed out, covering the toast-cake base.
Once there was enough cream, Naoki asked Creme Fraiche to stop, and he skillfully smoothed out the cream with a knife. Then, he cut the tree fruit into small pieces and placed them on top.
And just like that, a butterscotch cream fruit cake was made.
Naoki looked down at the cake, and its information appeared before him.
[Cream Fruit Cake (Butterscotch Flavor)
(D-)
: A mediocre dessert made with Creme Fraiche's hand-whipped cream. If a regular cake base had been used, its grade might have been higher.
Dish Effect: Sweet Dream lv1. When fed to a Pokemon, it allows them to temporarily forget their worries and sadness and have a pleasant dream where they can see the people and things they desire.
Evaluation: A dessert that brings happiness to both people and Pokemon.]
Hmm?
An effect that lets Pokemon have pleasant dreams?
Naoki was a little surprised, as he had expected the effect to be something that restored stamina.
Come to think of it, wasn't the ability to induce pleasant dreams unique to the Mirage Pokemon, Cresselia?
Naoki pondered this briefly.
Creme Fraiche seemed delighted to have successfully helped Naoki make the cake.
Trying to hold back his laughter, Naoki said, "Wait a moment, I'll make a few more dishes."
"Mama?"
Hearing this, Creme Fraiche immediately raised its hand, asking if he needed more cream.
"Not for now," Naoki shook his head. "Let's make desserts together again next time!"
"Mama~"
Creme Fraiche happily agreed.
Naoki then started preparing the remaining dishes.
He made pork cutlets, clear soup noodles, steamed eggs, and sandwiches, and finally, he juiced some tree fruit.
When preparing the first three dishes, Naoki specially added the pure rock salt that the old man from Happy Ranch had given him.
True to his expectations, after these dishes were completed, an additional effect appeared: [Stamina Recovery].
Naoki had made pork cutlets and clear soup noodles before, but this was his first time making steamed eggs.
The steamed egg custard took on a slightly yellowish hue, adorned with a cluster of finely chopped green onion, and finally, a drop of sesame oil was added, causing the oil droplets to shimmer translucently under the light. The steamed egg gently wobbled in the bowl when picked up, resembling pudding.
[Steamed Egg (B+)
: A dish of average quality that has gained an additional mysterious effect due to the inclusion of pure rock salt.
Dish Effect: Slick lv3. For hairless Pokemon only. After consumption, the Pokemon's body becomes smooth and shiny, making it easier to break free from contact-type moves during battles. Duration: 3h.
Additional Effect: Stamina Recovery
Evaluation: Enjoy this dish with your Pokemon!]
(End of Chapter)
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