Chapter 72: The Effects of Pokeblock
Chapter 72: The Effects of Pokeblock
"The recipe for Pokeblock isn't limited to just one or two types of Berries. There are many different kinds of Berries, and even more combinations when you mix them together. You can create your own unique Pokeblock based on the Pokemon you have around you."
After the delightful baking session, Lily shared these words with Naoki.
There was much work to be done on the ranch, and Naoki didn't have much time to spare, so after learning the crafting method, he hurried back to the ranch to prepare lunch for the Pokemon.
There was no oven or berry-boiling pot at home, and while Naoki was eager to experiment, the lack of tools meant he had to temporarily put his Pokeblock plans on hold.
He surveyed his surroundings, taking in the visible phone, the rear-projection TV, and the double-door refrigerator.
Unbeknownst to him, as the number of items grew, so did the clutter in the house.
Gazing at this scene, Naoki contemplated in his heart.
"Once the Pokemon cottage is built and the large milk can is purchased, I'll need to start saving up to expand the house."
He needed to have a larger kitchen first so that he could fit more appliances.
Things like an oven, a rice cooker, a frying pan, a juicer, and a microwave.
With these tools, he could begin to create and cook a wider variety of dishes and desserts.
Take, for example, that "Grass Cake."
After lunch, Naoki shared the Pokeblock he had brought back from Little Fairy Confectionery with the Pokemon in the house.
Due to the large number of Pokemon, each one only received a single piece.
After eating the Pokeblock, the "Good Friends" effect was triggered, and a host of Pokemon, led by Frost Fairy and Mini-Nymph, became inseparable from Naoki's side.
Wherever he went, this group of Pokemon followed.
Naoki intended to go outside to check on the crops, and as he left, Claire noticed the trail of little tails behind him and was struck with surprise.
"Are you guys playing a game of eagle catching chicks?"
Naoki: "..."
The group of Pokemon trailing behind him.
"Maa!"
"Mama~"
"Nymph!"
"Salt~"
"Roar!"
"......"
Naoki was overwhelmed by the constant chirping and chattering. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have fed them Pokeblock with this effect.
He turned to Frost Fairy, who was leading the pack, and said, "You guys go play by yourselves for a while. I need to start working."
However, the Pokemon pouted and whined, indicating that they wanted to stay with him right now.
Frost Fairy even pulled a sad face.
Naoki: "......"
Fine, fine, alright!
It was impossible to get any work done with this bunch of clingers, so Naoki reluctantly brought them to a grassy area, enjoying the pleasant afternoon together.
Naoki was surrounded by a group of Pokemon as he left, and Claire couldn't help but chuckle as she watched, thinking their relationship was truly enviable!
The Pokemon went crazy, and Naoki was "forced" to join in their frenzy.
He picked up Budew and said, "Little Budew is born to be eaten by humans," pressing its soft, fluffy, fragrant belly against his face and taking a deep sniff.
On regular days, he didn't have much chance to touch Dragonite, but now he took the opportunity to give it a good, rough cuddle.
He hugged Dragonite's chubby paws and then pressed his face against its big belly—so soft!
Frost Fairy smelled sweet and soft, exuding a caramel butter fragrance that made Naoki really want to take a lick, but that would be too perverted. He thought it over carefully and finally decided against it.
After a while, Zhishu was exhausted and lay on the grass, staring at the sky. He thought that the effect of "Good Friends" was a bit too overwhelming.
But then he recalled what Lily had said about wild Pokemon following trainers because they liked Pokeblocks, and he felt a little better.
———
On the 15th day of the League calendar, it was the start of a new term at Orange Academy.
Early in the morning, Zhishu turned on the TV and saw the news reporting on the influx of new students at the Academy.
As he watched the screen, his eyebrows twitched at the sight of a robust man in his forties, carrying a backpack.
So a forty-year-old man can also enroll at Orange Academy?!
But then again, it seemed that the Academy didn't have any age restrictions for students.
This was probably why players could see such a diverse range of students in the game.
After breakfast, Zhishu cleaned the dishes and headed outside.
The morning dew still lingered on the grass in the yard, and by the farm, Flygon was standing there, summoning a storm.
Under its control, a cluster of clouds gathered directly above the farm.
Soon, a gentle drizzle began to fall, nourishing the crops below.
Within a few days, the Pokemon cottage had been built, and Zhishu stood before the new structure in the middle of the ranch. He pushed open the door and found the interior empty.
The cottage was built with a large amount of wood and stone. Inside, a new wooden floor had been laid, with feeding troughs and water basins along the walls, and piles of hay stacked in the corners to serve as beds.
This was where the Miltanks would live, but unfortunately, he didn't have enough funds to buy any yet.
During this time, he had sold sheep milk and rock salt, but the money earned had immediately been spent by Zhishu on a bed, and he had sternly forbidden Golleton from jumping on it again.
A Miltank cost 20,000 Pokedollars. At first, it sounded expensive, twice the price of Saltrock, but when you thought about it, that included import and transportation fees. So, in reality, the price was quite reasonable.
Moreover, Miltanks were natural dairy cows, capable of producing 20 liters of nutritious milk every day.
If the ranch owner didn't milk them daily, they would feel uncomfortable.
Miltank milk had a sweet taste that both adults and children loved. Even those who usually didn't like milk would be happy to drink it or turn it into yogurt.
For the elderly and the sick, nutritious milk was the best beverage.
In every region, a saying was passed down:
"Children who grow up drinking Miltank milk will become healthy and strong."
Ordinary quality MooMoo Milk, sold in 500ml bottles, cost 300 Pokedollars. If the quality was slightly better, it could even sell for 500 Pokedollars.
He had the milk porridge that could improve the quality of fresh milk.
If we calculated it at the highest price, a Miltank produced 20 liters a day, which would be 20,000 Pokedollars worth of product per day, and 600,000 per month.
If he had ten of them...
Zhishu's eyes lit up, and he saw stacks of Pokedollars floating before him.
He was going to get rich!
With ten Miltanks, building a large villa in two months would be a breeze!
There's one more chapter, coming at dawn.
(End of Chapter)
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