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Chapter 594: Reemployment at the Galar Hero Ranch
Chapter 594: Reemployment at the Galar Hero Ranch
"Wuuuu!" In the darkness, the Metaleer Cubs burst into the room.
The room was filled with sleeping figures, and no one noticed the sound of the opening door.
The Metaleer Cubs' eyes were fixed on the small hammer on the table. They rushed towards it in a swarm, but the next second, they all collided with a "wall," forcing them to fall to the floor with a loud thud.
"Clatter!"
Immediately after, the lights in the room turned on, and the Metaleer Cubs saw a massive red Pokemon blocking their path.
"Metagross?" Shizuru, who was woken up by the noise, was a bit surprised by the scene.
Hearing his voice, the Metaleer Cubs immediately jumped up and ran towards Shizuru, as if they had been startled by something.
Soon, Shizuru was surrounded by the Metaleer Cubs, who poked their heads out, cautiously observing the Gogoat in front of them.
The feeding earlier in the day had made the Metaleer Cubs view Shizuru as a motherly figure, hence their actions.
"Ah, gah..." Gogoat was speechless.
Shizuru couldn't help but feel amused and touched at the same time. But then he wondered, why did the Metaleer Cubs rush into the room?
Could it be that they came looking for him when they couldn't find him? Shizuru couldn't help but think.
After all, he was the first person they saw when they opened their eyes after being reborn. Normally, Pokemon would consider the first person they see after hatching as their closest family.
With this thought, Shizuru's paternal instincts kicked in.
The Metaleer Cubs were so adorable!
He held the group of Metaleer Cubs in his arms and spoke with unprecedented gentleness, "Don't be afraid, it's okay. That's Gogoat, and it won't hurt you."
The Metaleer Cubs cooed in response.
"Alright, it's getting late. I'll take you back to sleep!"
Saying so, Shizuru got out of bed, holding the group of Metaleer Cubs, intending to take them back to their little nest in the living room.
However, when he reached the living room, he noticed something amiss.
Wait a minute! Where was the trophy he won from the fishing contest?
Shizuru paused, then realized what might have happened and looked at the group of Metaleer Cubs in his arms.
After settling the Metaleer Cubs, Shizuru stood up and began to inspect the living room.
The frying pan he used for cooking and frying eggs was gone, along with the kitchen knives, spoons, and forks! Shizuru stood in place, stunned, as an unbelievable thought crossed his mind.
The Metaleer Cubs didn't rush into the room to find him; they were probably looking for food! Shizuru felt like he had been struck by lightning. He thought they were looking for him, but it turned out he was being overly sentimental!
Suddenly, he felt a bit heartbroken...
Shizuru turned around, his emotions mixed as he looked at the Metaleer Cubs in the little wooden house.
The Metaleer Cubs stared back at him with innocent, round eyes.
"Forget it, no more running around and causing trouble. Stay here and behave, got it?" Shizuru pointed his finger at the group of Metaleer Cubs, "Tomorrow, I'll buy you all kinds of food with various flavors, and I guarantee you won't be able to finish it all."
The Metaleer Cubs listened with a blank expression, and the ones in front had their attention drawn to his finger.
One of them suddenly jumped up and hugged Shizuru's finger with its soft little hands, letting out a cheer:
"Wuuu!"
Shizuru was slightly taken aback but then understood. He fed some Changan Power to the Metaleer Cub, and it immediately responded with a comfortable "Wurrr."
"Alright, time to sleep!"
Shizuru stood up, settled the Metaleer Cubs, and then turned back to his room to order various meals and iron pots online.
The next morning, the screws and bottle caps he ordered for the Metaleer Cubs arrived.
Shizuru fed these metals to the Metaleer Cubs and then headed to the Gym for work as usual.
Babu Tub and Pidgeot stayed at the ranch because most Gym battles didn't exceed 3v3.
Instead of keeping them in Poke Balls all day, it was better to let them play at home and rotate them every few days.
Today, it was Babu Tub's turn to rest at home.
After Shizuru left, the Metaleer Cubs gathered around the pile of screws, bottle caps, and Valor Coins, feasting on the metal.
The pile of metal was quickly devoured by them.
Qi stayed in the room, sleeping in, while the other Pokemon in the ranch watched the Metaleer Cubs eating from the living room.
"Bamo..."
Babu Tub picked up its small hammer, and the Metaleer Cubs' attention was indeed drawn to its hammer.
They crowded into the cardboard box.
Babu Tub moved its hammer to the right, and the Metaleer Cubs squeezed to the right side of the box.
Babu Tub then moved its hammer to the left, and the Metaleer Cubs immediately squeezed to that side.
"Bamo!"
Seeing this, Babu Tub suddenly had an idea! It put away its small hammer and brought out a box of bottle caps. It looked at the Metaleer Cubs and said to them, "Bamo!"
The Metaleer Cubs immediately obeyed.
Babu Tubba gave the bottle cap rewards to the Metaleer Cubs.
After the cubs finished eating, they eagerly turned their attention back to Babu Tubba.
Babu Tubba played with them for a while in this manner, and soon it was time to go to the chicken coop for their morning routine.
It shook its head and said to the cubs, "Bamo!"
With that, Babu Tubba flew off, carrying a small hammer.
The cubs immediately jumped out of the box and followed behind, running out of the room and chasing after Babu Tubba's footsteps.
The other Pokemon watched this scene, a bit bewildered by what was happening.
Babu Tubba arrived at the chicken coop as usual, opened the door, and the hens inside clucked as they made their way to the grass outside.
The morning sunlight shimmered on the river, creating a sparkling scene on the water's surface. Babu Tubba watched the hens walking along the riverbank, feeling content and smiling.
"Bamo~!"
Now, it was time to go inside the chicken coop to collect the eggs!
However, before Babu Tubba could enter, it saw a large group of Metaleer Cubs squeezing through the fence.
Babu Tubba was startled, "Bamo!"
The cubs stared at it with their round eyes.
After a while, they didn't seem to have anything new to show.
"Bamo?"
Babu Tubba, not understanding, scratched its head. It turned around and went back to work.
Flying into the chicken coop, after a night's time, the hens had laid many eggs, and the coop's ground was covered with them.
"Bamo~" Babu Tubba's heart was filled with the joy of a bountiful harvest.
Just then, the group of Metaleer Cubs followed.
After seeing Babu Tubba's actions, they began to imitate it!
The cubs formed small groups of three or two, using their silver hands to pick up the eggs and place them in the basket, just like Babu Tubba.
Seeing this, Babu Tubba was stunned. After a while, it realized what the cubs were up to.
They thought that by doing this, they would receive bottle caps as a reward!
To show its gratitude for the cubs' help, Babu Tubba quickly flew back and brought a pile of bottle caps.
After consuming the bottle caps, the cubs became even more energetic.
In just a few minutes, all the eggs in the chicken coop were moved by the cubs into the basket!
"Bamo..." Babu Tubba was astonished.
After collecting the eggs, Babu Tubba flew onto the roof of the chicken coop to bask in the sun, allowing the warm rays to shine on its furry body.
For a long-haired Pokemon, leisurely sunbathing was the most relaxing and comfortable moment of the day.
Babu Tubba flew onto the roof, and the Metaleer Cubs below looked up at it.
Noticing their gaze, Babu Tubba flew down again and brought the cubs up to the roof to sunbathe together.
The cubs surrounded Babu Tubba, looking up at its small hammer.
Sensing their attention, Babu Tubba quickly put away its hammer.
"Bamo!"
When Shizuru, who had been working at the Nangguang Gym all day, returned home, this was the scene that greeted him.
On the roof of the chicken coop, the Metaleer Cubs surrounded Babu Tubba, fast asleep, as the evening sun shone warmly on them.
"Huh?"
Shizuru was surprised by this sight. How did Babu Tubba end up playing with the Metaleer Cubs? Soon, he learned about the day's events from Gogoat.
After hearing the story, Shizuru was momentarily at a loss for words.
What... what was this? Was this the Galar Hero Ranch's reemployment program? The Fertility King coming to the ranch as a farmer, the Spirit Mare and Snowstorm Mare, the two Kings of the Snowfield, becoming horse caretakers after arriving at the ranch, and now the Metaleer Cubs becoming egg collectors.
What would Gal Hoang and Zang Marent transform into next? Gatekeepers? Shizuru couldn't help but think of a strange idea.
However, Shizuru could only think about it; Gal Hoang and Zang Marent, along with himself, still had an unfulfilled mission.
Moreover, after defeating Ultimate Tegna, they might return to their secluded life in the Somnolent Forest, just like a thousand years ago.
Despite some twists and turns, the Metaleer Cubs had settled into the ranch and become part of the ranch community.
Perhaps due to the King's power contained within Babu Tubba's hammer, the cubs listened to it attentively.
Every morning, they would follow Babu Tubba to the chicken coop to help.
The Fertility King would often stand by and watch over them.
Seeing the contentment in its eyes, it seemed to be happy for the cubs as well.
Here, there was no Nightshade, no crises, and plenty of Pokemon to play with.
Sometimes, forgetting the past wasn't a cause for sadness, the Fertility King thought.
As winter approached, the temperature gradually dropped.
In mid-November of League Year 202, with the arrival of the first snowfall, the first Paldea League tournament was officially held.
Shizuru watched all the matches from home.
Trainers from all over the world gathered at the Paldea League headquarters for intense competitions.
Due to the "Tajika" phenomenon in Paldea, the popularity of this League tournament surpassed that of the long-established Kanto League Conference, and the influx of tourists brought significant development to various industries in the Paldea region.
The entire Paldea region was thriving and bustling with life.
Yushi was so delighted that he could hardly contain his smile.
The annual Gym Badge collection journey had concluded, and Gym Leaders from all over were taking a well-deserved break.
As a heavy snowfall began, Shizuru moved the beehive outside into the glass greenhouse early in the morning.
The greenhouse's air conditioning blew warm air continuously, creating a cozy environment where the flowers bloomed vibrantly.
Three Bees and Butterfree were all gathered in this warm haven.
Shizuru had stored enough honey and nectar in the greenhouse to sustain these Pokemon through the winter.
After leaving the greenhouse, a cold wind carrying snowflakes swept in, causing Shizuru to rub his hands together to warm up.
Glancing at the Gogoat by his side, he said, "Let's go home!"
"Ah, yes!"
Man and Pokemon braved the snowstorm, entering the room and closing the door behind them, effectively sealing off the harsh weather outside.
The room was comfortably heated, and the heat from Magcargo's body was channeled through pipes to every corner of the house.
Pokemon lounged contentedly by the fireplace, dozing off lazily.
Upon seeing Shizuru's return, Qi Shu, with her prominent belly, hurriedly approached him to dust off the snow from his clothes and asked, "How's Alola doing?"
"I've talked to Kiawe about it," Shizuru replied. "He's willing to continue looking after the ranch there."
"That's great," Qi Shu said, relieved.
This winter, Shizuru had decided not to go to the Alola region due to the approaching December and Qi Shu's impending due date.
It wouldn't be safe for a pregnant woman to travel, especially with the risk of accidents and bumps along the way.
As a precaution, Shizuru chose to keep the entire family at the ranch, with Kiawe's help in managing the Alola ranch.
With Magcargo's heat and hearty cold-resistant meals, they didn't feel the chill.
As Qi Shu's pregnancy progressed, even simple tasks became challenging. Fortunately, both Aikanshi and Shizuru were by her side to assist.
Gogoat lay down by the fireplace, and Shizuru helped Qi Shu sit on the sofa.
"Where's Jirachi?" Qi Shu asked.
"Still training with Pidgeot on the World Tree!" Shizuru replied.
Jirachi was working hard to defeat the evil dragon and become a hero.
Following Shizuru's plan, Jirachi went to the World Tree daily, enduring Pidgeot's Ice Beam and Blizzard attacks to enhance its resistance to Ice-type moves, just like the Martial Bear Master had done.
Shizuru had kept the Evolution Stone that Dreamy and Teddy had brought back, intending to use it when Jirachi's strength reached a certain level.
"Are Teddy and the others coming back soon?" Qi Shu asked again.
Shizuru nodded, "Teddy called yesterday. They're already on their way back."
"That's wonderful! We can all celebrate the New Year together!" Qi Shu's eyes sparkled with anticipation; this would be her first New Year's celebration at the ranch since her marriage.
Smiling, Shizuru suddenly remembered something—the year was coming to an end, and the main storyline in the Unova region should be wrapping up by now.
Over the past few months, he had been busy with his Gym work and tending to the ranch, leaving little time to follow the events in the Unova region.
With Rexalam and Idekrom in his possession, the Plasma Team's power couldn't stir up much trouble.
Curious about the Plasma Team's current situation, Shizuru used the Lotad Phone to search for news about them.
Soon, he found the information he sought.
"Unveiling the Truth! Plasma Team Exposed as a Cult! International Police Infiltrate and Gather Evidence, Leading to the Capture of Kyurem and Other Leaders!"
"Huh? The International Police got involved?" Shizuru was surprised. "What about N? Where did he go?"
He tried searching for N but found no information.
However, this was a positive development; the Unova region's crisis had been averted, and Adeck could now breathe a sigh of relief.
This was a good outcome.
As the year 202 came to a close, the year 203 would soon arrive, marking the beginning of Satoshi's journey to the Kalos region, where the Kalos region's storyline would officially commence.
Flame Disciples, Flabebe, the Deity of Life, Diancie, the Deity of Death, Darkrai, and Z-God, Groudon...
Soon, Mega Evolution would be unveiled to the world.
Unfortunately, only a few Pokemon on the ranch could Mega Evolve; Gogoat, Skiddo, and Babu Tubba were not among them.
Shizuru wished he could get a Mega Ring to fulfill his inner desire for a cool transformation.
However, what truly intrigued Shizuru was the storyline involving Hoopa.
He wanted to invite Hoopa to join the ranch, allowing them to travel freely to various places using Hoopa's Ring.
(End of Chapter)
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