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Chapter 27: Special Enhancement for Chicken Bro
Chapter 27: Special Enhancement for Chicken Bro
What peculiar dishes!
Naoki placed a few dishes on the table and then brought Frost Cream over to join them. He sniffed his hand discreetly, detecting a delightful scent of caramel cream.
Golurk and Garchomp gathered around the table, and Naoki went to fetch Miniflam too, placing her next to Frost Cream.
The two adorable creatures sat side by side, happily munching on the cake that Naoki had cut for them, their little faces smeared with cream.
"How does it taste?" Naoki asked curiously.
"Maa~"
"Flaa~"
Frost Cream and Miniflam wore happy smiles, clearly indicating that they enjoyed the taste of the cake.
"That's good," Naoki said, relieved.
The fresh cream produced by Frost Cream was of excellent quality, so the cake it helped make would undoubtedly be delicious. Golurk and Garchomp seemed to be enjoying it too, as they devoured their portions eagerly.
As Naoki turned to look at Golurk and Garchomp, he saw that they had cake all over their faces and claws, resembling two giant cats that had gotten into the cream.
Naoki: "…”
To be more accurate, they looked like two goofy lizards with a sweet tooth.
"I wonder how the effects of Sweet Dream will manifest."
After a moment's thought, Naoki decided to stay up a bit later to observe the Pokemon's sleeping conditions.
As for that slippery steamed egg...
Garchomp, after finishing its cake, picked up the bowl with its claws. The silky-smooth steamed egg slid right into its mouth without any resistance.
"Gulping!"
Garchomp swallowed the steamed egg effortlessly, so quickly that it didn't seem to have a chance to savor the flavor.
A confused expression crossed Garchomp's face, as if it couldn't quite understand why it didn't feel full despite having eaten.
Garchomp lowered its head, staring at the now-empty bowl and then at the other bowls containing the steamed egg.
Frost Cream and Miniflam were busy enjoying their cake, and their portion of the steamed egg remained untouched.
Golurk's bowl was spotlessly clean, but unlike Garchomp, it had eaten slowly, seemingly aware of how to appreciate the delicate flavors of the steamed egg.
After glancing around, Garchomp turned its attention back to its own bowl, looking a bit perplexed.
Naoki recalled what the elderly mayor had said about this Garchomp—it didn't seem to be fully mature yet, and its mental faculties were probably still developing.
That would explain why it was so easily distracted by butterflies, playfully chasing them into the bushes.
Finding the situation amusing, Naoki gently pushed his bowl towards Garchomp, saying, "Here, have mine!"
"Garchomp!"
Garchomp's eyes lit up, and it eagerly reached for the bowl. However, it suddenly became aware of an intense gaze coming from beside it.
Golurk: Staring Intensely!
"Gar…chomp…"
Garchomp seemed a little intimidated by Golurk's intense gaze.
Naoki raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the interaction.
"Golurk!"
Golurk let out a warning call and then extended its large claw, pushing Naoki's bowl back towards him.
Naoki couldn't help but laugh, "Golurk, don't scare Garchomp. It's still young…"
"Golurk!"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing these words, Golurk's whiskers drooped, and it looked utterly dejected.
Naoki: "…" I didn't mean it like that. He felt like he had just been turned into an overprotective father figure, and he found himself at a loss for words.
At that moment, Garchomp sensed the shift in the atmosphere and realized, albeit a bit late, that something was amiss. Although it wasn't the brightest, it could tell that something had upset Golurk.
On top of that, Golurk had just communicated to Garchomp that there were only enough steamed eggs for each Pokemon to have one bowl. If Garchomp took Naoki's portion, there wouldn't be any left for him.
Garchomp lowered its head to look at its empty bowl and then shook its head at Naoki, "Gar…chomp."
Naoki also found his solution. He didn't want to be accused of playing favorites, so he got up and made four more bowls of steamed egg.
"There, now everyone can have some!"
Naoki turned to Golurk and offered it a cup of tree fruit juice. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have scolded you earlier. Please don't be upset."
Golurk looked at him, then extended its claw to take the juice. The sad expression on its face faded, replaced by a happy smile.
Naoki breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly feeling like he was a parent to a bunch of children.
Golurk was the eldest, Garchomp the mischievous middle child, and Frost Cream and Miniflam were the adorable babies in the stroller.
After the relatively peaceful dinner, the sky outside had turned completely dark.
Naoki washed the dishes and stood at the door, looking towards the chicken coop in the distance. Suddenly, he couldn't remember if he had closed the coop door properly.
Feeling uneasy, he grabbed a flashlight and went to check. Only after confirming that the door was securely closed did he return to the wooden house, feeling relieved.
The sense of fulfillment he felt when he saw the crops he had planted sprouting was indescribable.
Not to mention the help and companionship of the adorable Pokemon.
Recalling the events of the past few days, Naoki felt his initial confusion and uncertainty melt away, leaving him with a sense of relaxation and purpose.
People needed to keep themselves busy to feel fulfilled.
Drying himself with a towel, Naoki put on a pair of loose pants and re-entered the house.
The Pokemon had already fallen asleep, and Naoki intended to observe their sleeping conditions, but when he looked at them, he noticed bubble-like shapes above their heads, each displaying a different scene—their dreams.
This sight surprised him.
"So, this is the effect of Sweet Dream?"
At that moment, Naoki recalled a similar dish in the game that had a similar function.
That dish also made the player's subordinates dream, and as the player and creator, they could see their subordinates' dreams through the screen.
This feature allowed players to develop a deeper connection with their two-dimensional characters, prompting them to invest emotionally and spend money on various items for their subordinates, thus generating more profit for the company.
Therefore, as a dish creator, he could also see the Pokemon's dreams.
Intrigued, Naoki watched the dreams of the Pokemon as he casually towel-dried his hair.
Golurk's dream was simple.
The backdrop of the dream was the sky, and Golurk's whiskers transformed into wings, carrying it soaring through the sky.
There were no other Pokemon around, just the two of them flying together in the vast sky.
In the dream, Golurk looked incredibly happy, carrying Naoki as it flew, as if this was the happiest thing it could do.
Naoki found the scene amusing, thinking to himself that they had only known each other for less than a month, yet Golurk already considered him its whole world.
He gently reached out and patted the sleeping Golurk's head, careful not to wake it, and then turned to look at Garchomp beside it.
Garchomp's dream did not venture into the sky but remained within the confines of the wooden house.
However, the season seemed to have changed to winter.
Snow fell outside, blanketing the roof and windowsill with a thick layer of white.
Inside the house, a roaring fire blazed in the fireplace, and a thick carpet covered the wooden floor, with a few books scattered on it.
In the dream, Naoki sat on the carpet, reading, while Garchomp lay behind him, acting as a backrest and dozing with its eyes closed.
Its expression was peaceful, free from any worries or sadness.
Looking at this scene, Naoki wondered, "Is this what Garchomp wants the most?"
It seemed like a simple wish.
When winter came, he could make this dream come true for Garchomp.
Naoki then moved to the windowsill, where Miniflam was sleeping curled up in a flower pot. Its dream took place on the ranch.
In the dream, Miniflam had evolved into Eldegoss, gently providing Naoki with nutritious and delicious oil that it had produced.
Because Naoki had treated it so well, not only feeding it delicious food but also giving it the best spot in the room and even finding a flower pot for it to live in.
Miniflam adored its ranch owner, and so it wanted to evolve into Eldegoss and work harder to produce more oil for him.
Witnessing this dream, Naoki couldn't help but feel touched.
Pokemon were so straightforward—you treat them well, and they will return the favor.
Naoki felt a surge of emotion as he reached out and gently stroked Miniflam. He then walked to the cabinet and opened the door, revealing Frost Cream's dream.
Frost Cream's dream took place in a kitchen.
In this dream, Frost Cream seemed to have become a pastry chef.
Together with Naoki, Frost Cream provided fresh cream, and they baked various treats together.
In just a few minutes, they had crafted an array of cream cakes, cream pies, cream puddings, and fresh cream with fruit.
The room was overflowing with these delectable treats, and the two of them were immersed in this sweet paradise.
The backdrop continued to shift, and they fell from the kitchen onto a landscape made entirely of various sweets and chocolates.
Frost Cream lay on a massive fruit cake, basking in the sunshine, while dream-Naoki gobbled down the surrounding treats like a madman.
However, the scene in the dream was truly terrifying.
If he really ate like that, he would probably develop diabetes in less than a month.
"......"
Having witnessed the effects of the Fruit Cream Cake, Naoki now had a preliminary understanding of it.
And this was only at the lowest level, Level 1. What would happen if it reached Level 3?
Naoki dared not imagine.
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Lying in bed, Naoki recalled what had just happened.
It was evident that to these Pokemon, he, who had suddenly entered their world, had become an indispensable presence in their lives.
Naoki took a deep breath.
At this moment, the confusion he had felt when he first arrived in this world had vanished, replaced by a newfound motivation.
Instead of merely going through the motions and treating his new life as a game, he now wanted to work hard for the Pokemon by his side, to give them a better life, and to make the most of this fresh start.
He was determined to build a home for them! Naoki felt energized and driven.
The next morning, he woke up early and headed to the chicken coop to feed the chickens.
Overnight, three eggs of varying sizes had appeared on the floor of the coop.
Naoki collected them and then began filling the water trough and scattering feed into the feeder.
This so-called chicken feed was actually a mixture of various grains formed into small pellets, resembling cat kibble.
As Naoki held the feed in his hand, an idea struck him, and he suddenly thought of the steamed water grass and Fiery Iron Blocks that he had thrown away earlier.
Now, the question was: could chicken feed be processed in the same way?
Although he was human, Naoki felt that his thinking shouldn't be limited to human edible ingredients. He needed to broaden his horizons and experiment with using other substances in his cooking.
With that in mind, Naoki grabbed a handful of chicken feed and brought it back to the wooden house.
He stared into the bowl of feed, deep in thought.
What method should he use to prepare it? Steam, boil, fry...
Chickens were omnivores; they would eat anything from vegetables and grains to meat.
Naoki felt that these cooking methods were similar to melting purchased chocolate and then pouring it into a mold to cool and set.
"Anyway, let's give it a try!"
With that, Naoki heated up a pot of water, intending to steam the chicken feed.
Since the feed was made of grains, steaming it for too long would cause it to fall apart, so Naoki only steamed it for three minutes before removing it from the heat.
The steamed feed was somewhat soft and mushy, and as steam rose from it, Naoki caught a whiff of a grainy scent. However, in terms of appearance, it resembled a dish from a horror movie.
Looking down, the corresponding information floated into view.
[Steamed Chicken Feed (F)
: An unappraisable dish, unsuitable for human consumption, but some other creatures might enjoy it.
Dish Effect: Egg Bonanza: When fed to a rooster, it accelerates the speed of fertilization. When fed to a hen, she will lay a large number of eggs in a short period.
However, after laying eggs, the hen will enter a 15-day cooling period where she cannot lay more eggs, nor can she consume this dish again. Additionally, she will need to consume a large amount of food to replenish her energy.
Evaluation: A dish that opens up new possibilities!]
Pfft!
Holy moly!
It actually worked?!
Naoki was astounded.
Eager to see the effect of this dish, he brought it to the chicken coop, with Golurk and Garchomp trailing behind him.
Naoki randomly selected a hen and placed the soft, steamed feed in front of her.
The hen tilted her head, looked down at the feed, and then pecked at it, consuming it.
One second, two seconds, three seconds... On the fifth second, the hen suddenly flapped her wings and took off from the ground.
Her eyes widened as she ran to a pile of hay, her entire body's muscles tensing simultaneously.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"
Immediately after, a loud crowing accompanied the appearance of a perfectly round egg, rolling out from behind the hen.
Then another, and another, the eggs dropping like seeds from a machine gun onto the hay.
Naoki, Garchomp, and Golurk were all left dumbfounded by this spectacle.
This frenzied egg-laying lasted for about a minute. As the final egg dropped, the hen's expression relaxed, as if she had just experienced a long-awaited bowel movement, finally finding relief.
She flapped her wings weakly and moved to the side, looking exhausted.
On the pile of hay lay a mountain of eggs, piled high.
(End of Chapter)
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