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Chapter 290: Legendary Pokemon, Serperior and Arceus
Chapter 290: Legendary Pokemon, Serperior and Arceus
A Friendship Berry?
Naoki stared at the seemingly ordinary berry before him, feeling perplexed.
He stood there dumbfounded until his sister, Aiguanshi, noticed the anomaly and came out to investigate, jolting him back to his senses.
A berry that could enhance the level of his cooking... This was incredible!
He was certain that this was not something that could be achieved through normal means.
Could it be due to the gratitude of his Pokemon, like Emolga, towards him? Their emotions must have infused into the berry, causing these ordinary fruits to undergo a magical transformation.
This was truly astonishing...
For a moment, Naoki was at a loss for words.
He had never expected anything in return when he helped those Pokemon.
Now it seemed like a delightful surprise! If used well, these berries would undoubtedly bring great enhancement to the ranch and some of the Pokemon residing there.
Just last month, during winter, he had made a Leaf Cake using a leaf from the World Tree.
Naoki recalled that the Leaf Cake had been graded S-.
He wondered, if he added one of these berries to the cake, would it elevate the grade of the Leaf Cake to S-rank?
It was common knowledge that when the grade of a dish increased, its effects became more pronounced.
This meant that after consuming the enhanced Leaf Cake, Serperior and the Riding Goats' ability to cultivate the World Tree would accelerate! The thought excited Naoki, and he hurried back to the living room, cradling the Friendship Berries.
His sister, Aiguanshi, noticed the berries in his arms and asked curiously, "Ai Yi?"
"Emolga came by," Naoki explained, "and these berries are gifts from it and the other Pokemon in the forest."
Recalling Emolga's appearance, Naoki could almost imagine how the Pokemon in the forest had scoured the area for berries the night before.
He had already noticed that these berries were larger and more plump than ordinary ones.
Obviously, they had been carefully selected by Emolga and the others as gifts.
Naoki silently thanked the adorable Pokemon in his heart.
After breakfast, he eagerly obtained a leaf from the World Tree and, with a Friendship Berry in hand, set to work in Frost Cream's Creamery.
An hour later, the oven dinged, and a steaming Leaf Cake was freshly baked.
Naoki quickly donned heat-resistant gloves and removed the cake from the oven, then evenly spread cream over it and finally garnished it with neatly chopped berry pieces.
Only after everything was done did Naoki lower his head to check the specific information of this Leaf Cake.
[Leaf Cake (Incomplete Version)
(S)
: A cake made by mixing the leaf of the World Tree with eggs, Moomoo Milk, and other ingredients. Listen carefully, and you will feel the breath of nature.
Dish Effect: Nature's Breath
1. Permanently increases the power of Grass-type moves by 25%. Effect only applies to Grass-type Pokemon and cannot be stacked.
2. When Grass-type Pokemon consume this, they can respond to the rhythm of nature, moderately reducing the growth time of crops when using Green Energy to cultivate them. Only effective for Grass-type Pokemon, and the effect cannot be stacked.
Additional Effect: Lord of the World Tree, you have gained the recognition of the World Tree. As the caretaker of the Riding Goats that nurtured the World Tree, you may enter all areas inside the World Tree from now on. This effect only applies to Naoki.]
"As expected, the grade has increased from S- to S-rank!" Naoki exclaimed in delight.
"The power of Grass-type moves has also increased by an additional 5%, totaling 25%, a quarter more than the power boost provided by the Miracle Seed item!"
"I wonder if the effects of the Leaf Cake and Miracle Seed can be stacked. If they can, the power of the Riding Goats will be further enhanced."
If they also used Grass Field, ordinary Pokemon would likely be unable to withstand a single Grass Holy Sword from the Riding Goats.
Naoki couldn't help but draw in a cold breath. The potential was truly frightening!
However, what concerned him more was whether there had been an improvement in the ability to cultivate crops.
"It changed from a small degree to a moderate degree of improvement. As expected, it has increased!" Naoki heaved a sigh of relief.
With this, the growth speed of the World Tree would accelerate even further, and it might not even take four years to grow into a towering tree.
"What a pleasant surprise indeed!" Naoki's lips curled up to his ears in a broad grin.
He brought the Grass Cake to the ranch and divided it into five pieces, feeding them to the three Riding Goats, Oricorio, and Serperior.
Or perhaps Lucky Pudding for enhanced luck?
Or even Translation Sunflower Seeds, which might increase the number of translated words.
However, what truly saddened Naoki was that he couldn't currently make Storm Buns or Lightning Buns. If only he could add Friendship Berries to those recipes; the results would surely be extraordinary.
"No," Naoki thought, his eyes lighting up. "I should use these berries to brew alcohol." He recalled the fruit wine he had made before, which increased Poison and Paralysis resistance.
With one Friendship Berry and a bucket of tree fruit wine, he could grant every Pokemon on the ranch permanent Poison and Paralysis resistance.
Perfect! Naoki was thrilled with his brilliant idea.
Serperior, with graceful movements, picked up the Leaf Cake and began to savor it slowly.
Noticing Little Believer's cheerful expression, Serperior spoke, "Naoki, I sense that the number of those who believe in me has increased."
Naoki was taken aback for a moment before he snapped out of his reverie and asked thoughtfully, "You don't like that?"
Serperior shook its head gently and replied, "It's not that I don't like it. I... I just feel a sense of emotion."
"I was once a forgotten king. After that, I thought I would no longer be affected by the actions of humans. But now, when I see the admiration and gratitude in the eyes of humans and Pokemon, I still feel happy."
"That's normal," Naoki said. "Actually, I think you're a Pokemon that's very different from other Legendary Pokemon."
"Oh?" Serperior showed a hint of curiosity and looked over, then as if it had heard something, it asked, "Other Legendary Pokemon? Have humans classified Pokemon as well?"
Naoki nodded. "Yes, like Cobalion and Zamazenta, they are also considered Legendary Pokemon."
He explained, "Pokemon with legends, existing in this world for a long time, and possessing incredible power—it is often these traits that define a Legendary Pokemon."
Serperior seemed to understand.
Naoki continued with the previous topic, "As for why I say you're different from other Legendary Pokemon, it's because you're very close to humans."
Serperior turned its gaze towards Naoki.
"Other Legendary Pokemon rarely appear before humans. Their strength and pride may be the very reasons they disdain communication with humans," Naoki explained.
Upon hearing this, Serperior realized, "I understand what you mean. I once ruled over the Galar region, living alongside humans who revered me as a king and answering their prayers to make the land bountiful."
"Exactly!" Naoki nodded. "Cobalion is also a Legendary Pokemon. It has always lived in the Reverse World, maintaining the balance between that world and the real world."
"It sounds like you know a lot about Legendary Pokemon," Serperior said, recalling their first meeting. "Did you also hear the legends about me, and that's why you carved my statue and built a shrine?"
So, from that moment on, his little believer had unwaveringly believed in his existence?
Serperior was deeply touched.
Naoki fell silent. Should he tell Serperior that he had intended to capture Spectral Rider Calyrex and Ice Rider Calyrex? No, that wouldn't be right. Naoki quickly changed the subject.
"Would you like to hear more about other Legendary Pokemon?" he asked.
The morning sun shone warmly, and Serperior elegantly sipped the tea that Purrloin had poured for it, gently nodding in agreement.
Naoki then began to chat leisurely with Serperior.
"This world was actually created by a Pokemon known as the God of Pokemon, Arceus."
At these words, a look of astonishment appeared on Serperior's face. "The world we live in was created?"
"So the legend goes," Naoki confirmed. "The creator deity, Arceus, shaped the world."
"I can hardly believe it..." Serperior murmured in disbelief. "Do you think we were also created by this deity?"
"No," Naoki quickly clarified, concerned that Serperior might be imagining all sorts of things. "Humans and Pokemon came into existence gradually in this world; we weren't created by some higher power."
"I see!" Serperior exclaimed. "A god created the world... What immense power it must have taken to do so. If possible, I would truly like to meet this god and see what the creator of this world looks like.
Only then did Naoki realize that alpacas didn't exist in this world.
He explained, "You know, like Reuniclus and Rapidash, with four legs, white in color, and looking very sacred."
As he spoke, Naoki suddenly recalled a meme he had seen.
In that image, Arceus had taken the place of Rapidash and Reuniclus, with Serperior riding upon its back.
Naoki glanced at Serperior, hoping it wouldn't take offense at such a blasphemous thought.
Serperior, deep in thought, contemplated the idea of a creation god resembling its beloved steed...
How terrifying! It would never be able to look at its beloved steeds the same way again!
Just then, Serperior noticed how detailed its little believer's description was, as if he had seen the creator god himself.
Serperior asked, "Have you seen the creator god?"
Naoki: "..."
"There's a legend about it in the Sinnoh region, the birthplace of the creation god culture," Naoki explained.
Serperior understood, "I see!"
"Apart from the creator god, there are countless other Pokemon revered as gods by humans, like the Earth God Groudon, the Sea God Kyogre, the Time God Dialga, and the Space God Palkia," Naoki went on to explain, listing each one.
After hearing this, Serperior's worldview was completely refreshed, "I never imagined that the world is so vast and full of things I never knew."
"Yeah!" Naoki nodded.
If he weren't a transmigrator with an omniscient perspective, he might have shared Serperior's awe upon hearing these revelations for the first time.
As for why he had transmigrated...
Perhaps it was meant to be, so he could meet these Pokemon! With that thought, Naoki bid farewell to Serperior and stepped out of the glass greenhouse. The first thing he saw were Motostoke and Coalossal waiting on the lawn by the door.
These two Pokemon were surprisingly consistent in some matters!
Perhaps his arrival in this world was meant to be so he could encounter Motostoke and Coalossal.
A smile spread across Naoki's face as he reached out to pat Motostoke and Coalossal's heads, saying, "Alright, let's head home. I'm going to start working on new culinary delights!"
"Gaom!"
"Agas!"
Motostoke and Coalossal let out joyful cries, scurrying after Naoki as he made his way back home.
Naoki returned to the living room and headed straight for the kitchen. He opened the refrigerator to inspect the ingredients within, planning to see what dishes he could enhance further with the Friendship Berries.
With the matter in the mountains resolved, it was time to focus on his own endeavors.
Spring had arrived, and it was time to start farming the fields on the ranch again.
While the ranch's primary income came from livestock, the mutated fruits and vegetables with their wondrous effects couldn't be overlooked, so the fields had to be tended to.
Moreover, he and the Pokemon on the ranch could also benefit from the produce.
With that in mind, Naoki had already decided on the next dish to enhance with the Friendship Berries.
It was the A-ranked Grass Cake.
When Grass-type Pokemon consumed this cake and then used Grass-type energy to cultivate crops, there was a minuscule chance that the crops would mutate.
Just like the previously mentioned Size-Shifting Pumpkin and Glowing Pineapple.
"After enhancing it with the Friendship Berries, the Grass Cake should reach A+ rank, and the chances of crop mutation should increase as well."
The thought brought a hint of regret to Naoki's mind.
It was a shame that the effects of the Friendship Berries didn't stack, otherwise, he could have boosted the Grass Cake straight to S-rank.
Compared to A-rank, every S-ranked dish offered a qualitative leap in effects.
At that moment, Naoki suddenly recalled the black truffle he had found in the mountains last year.
While it didn't provide any direct benefits, it could significantly amplify the effects of dishes.
"I wonder what would happen if I used the Friendship Berries and black truffle together to make the Grass Cake. Would the enhancements stack?"
"I wonder if any black truffles sprouted when Serperior caused the plants in the mountains to grow instantly."
It might be worth taking a trip back to the mountains to investigate. He could ask the Hoardurr and others living there; perhaps they could provide some insights. Naoki pondered this possibility.
If the Hoardurr crew couldn't help, he'd have to consider taming a few Skwovet or Greedent, as their keen sense of smell would be perfect for truffle hunting in the mountains.
(End of Chapter)
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