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Chapter 43: Milking
Chapter 43: Milking
At five in the evening, Naoki returned to the ranch with his Salazzle and his riding sheep.
The construction team that was building the salt house, led by Kris, had not yet left, and Zack's large truck was still parked in front of the ranch, with its owner standing by and watching the construction progress.
Kris was the first to spot Naoki's return and pointed him out to Zack, saying, "He's back."
Zack turned and, with a hearty laugh, replied, "He's finally back! Do you have anything to sell today?"
"Yes!"
Naoki and Golleton walked to the lake and together pulled up the fishing net.
In an instant, all the fish in the lake were lifted into the air.
"Whoa! That's quite a catch!" Zack exclaimed, moving forward to start weighing the fish and settling the accounts.
As he scribbled in his notebook, he chatted with Naoki, who was waiting by his side.
"By the way, Naoki, the news of your abundant fish catches these days has spread throughout the Pickle Market. A seafood restaurant in town heard about it and wants to partner with you. They want to exclusively purchase fish from you. Are you interested in the collaboration?"
"A seafood restaurant?" Naoki was a little surprised.
Zack nodded, his dark face breaking into a smile that made his white teeth stand out. "It's a well-known restaurant. Many people from out of town specifically come to savor the delicious food!"
Naoki pondered for a moment before eventually declining the offer. "Never mind.
The ranch is too far from Great Pot Lake and the Cinnabar Sea, and our method of catching fish is quite primitive. This method is only suitable for the short term. If I were to keep fishing day and night like this, it would be even more exhausting than working 996! Besides, milking Salazzle is much more profitable than fishing."
"I understand," Zack nodded. "I'll let them know. Okay, the total for today is 3,360 Pokedollars!"
As he spoke, he took out the necessary amount of money from his bag and handed it over.
Naoki reached out and took it.
Zack turned and headed back to his truck. "See you tomorrow!"
Naoki gave a slight nod. "See you tomorrow!"
Zack drove off in his truck.
Kris and her construction team also stopped work for the day. "It's getting late. We'll continue working tomorrow."
"Alright," Naoki replied.
After seeing them off, Naoki took out eight Poke Balls from his backpack and released his Salazzle and riding sheep one by one.
The eight Pokemon curiously surveyed their new surroundings.
"From now on, this will be our home!" Naoki announced to them.
"Sal Sal!"
"Maa!"
The Salazzle and riding sheep looked delighted, and the sheep were particularly attracted to the vast, lush grassland.
They leisurely strolled across the spacious pasture, free from any dangers, occasionally lowering their heads to nibble on the tender, juicy grass.
Since the salt house was not yet completed, Naoki brought the Salazzle into the house, letting them stay there temporarily for the night.
The riding sheep preferred to remain outside, enjoying the grassy terrain.
After a brief introduction to the new members, Naoki hurried to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
The Motostal and the Mini-Potted Plant in the flowerpot didn't seem to react much to the new arrivals.
Motostal went outside to watch the riding sheep grazing, while Mini-Potted Plant lay drowsily in its flowerpot, and Golleton stuck by Naoki's side in the kitchen.
However, the Frost Mama showed a curious expression toward the group of Salazzle.
"Maa?"
The Salazzle shyly looked at the Pokemon that exuded a sweet fragrance from head to toe.
To soothe their nerves, Frost Mama decided to share her delicious, creamy milk with them! So, when Naoki brought out dinner, he found the Salazzle covered in cream.
The Salazzle were happily licking and nibbling at the cream, clearly enjoying the treat.
Frost Mama stood before them, beaming with joy as she watched these rock-like Pokemon indulge in her creamy offering.
"Mama!" Eat up, eat up! Don't be afraid of me! We'll be good friends after sharing this cream!
Naoki: "..."
Though he didn't know what had transpired, it seemed that they had become fast friends.
Naoki set the food on the table, and as he glanced at the Salazzle, something unexpected happened.
The cream from Frost Mama and the rock salt from the Salazzle combined, creating a magical chemical reaction.
Naoki's mind suddenly filled with information about the new concoction.
[Caramel Rock Salt Cream: A unique blend of creamy, caramelized, sweet, and salty flavors, this new type of cream combines multiple tastes seamlessly. It's an excellent choice for dessert-making and is sure to attract Pokemon with a sweet tooth as well as those who favor savory treats.]
"Mama!"
Hearing Naoki approach, Frost Mama turned and happily called out to him.
Naoki smiled at the sight of their newfound friendship and said, "Remember to take good care of these Salazzle, okay?"
"Mama!" Frost Mama assured him that she would look after these peculiarly flavored Pokemon.
Naoki chuckled, thinking this turn of events wasn't so bad after all. He even imagined Frost Mama riding on the shoulders of the Salazzle once they evolved into their Saltrex form.
The combination of caramel cream and rock salt sounded absolutely delightful!
As the pleasant dinner time drew to a close, the sky outside gradually darkened.
Naoki settled the Salazzle on the floor of the room and then took a packet of grass treats outside.
The three riding sheep immediately gathered around, attracted by the familiar scent, and began munching on the treats Naoki had brought for them.
Naoki circled them, then crouched down to carefully examine the riding sheep, noticing signs of milk-producing organs beneath their wool.
"As I thought, riding sheep can produce milk," Naoki murmured to himself.
Just like Miltank, they could use the 'Milk Drink' move to restore a lot of energy during battles.
Though originally exclusive to Miltank, the riding sheep could also learn this move.
It was a mystery, though, why they drank milk instead of sheep's milk.
This group of wild riding sheep hadn't undergone systematic training, so Naoki wasn't sure how they felt about the idea of milk production.
After a moment of contemplation, Naoki pointed at one of the riding sheep's milk-producing organs and asked, "May I touch it? Can you produce milk from here?"
As soon as he finished asking, Naoki felt that his question might have been too forward.
But the riding sheep didn't seem uncomfortable. It lowered its head, looking a bit confused and puzzled.
In its understanding, only young riding lambs drank milk.
The trainer wanted its milk, but the trainer didn't seem like a lamb anymore...
(End of Chapter)
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