Pokemon: Farm Story

"Congratulations, Corviknight."

As Natsume approached the silent and brooding Corviknight, he couldn't help but crane his neck higher with every step.

This guy's height was... a bit beyond expectations.

Looking up at Corviknight, Natsume couldn't stop thinking: This kid's growth spurt must have been off the charts.

A typical Corviknight stood about 2.2 meters tall and weighed around 75 kilograms—a towering and imposing figure.

At over two meters tall and with a weight of 150 kilograms, Corviknight's proportions might seem lean on a human, but for a bird Pokémon, it was... acceptable?

Still, Natsume's Corviknight had clearly gone above and beyond.

Its height easily exceeded 2.5 meters, and while they hadn't measured its weight yet, judging by its appetite, it was definitely not light.

"CAW!"

Corviknight spread its wings, fidgeting as it tried to adjust to its new body.

It was clearly uncomfortable with its evolved form—whether it was the steel-like feathers or the suddenly massive frame, everything felt unfamiliar.

Adding to its woes, the increased size and weight had noticeably slowed it down.

For Corviknight, its next tasks were clear:

One, adapt to its evolved body.

Two, refine its battle strategy to suit its new physique.

Fortunately, Corviknight didn't need to stress much about the latter.

From the moment he captured it, Natsume had already planned out a fighting style tailored to Corviknight.

It revolved around two core moves: Iron Defense and Body Press.

One raised its defense, while the other dealt greater damage the higher its defense was.

Combined with Corviknight's size and weight, these moves were a perfect match.

Simple, efficient, and—most importantly—it left plenty of time for Corviknight to spout trash talk.

Corviknight was overjoyed.

"Alright, time to head back."

Natsume reached out, intending to pat Corviknight's head. But after a few failed attempts to reach the top of its head, he settled for tapping its forehead instead.

Corviknight, realizing this, lowered its head slightly so Natsume could pat it properly, then eagerly nodded its massive head, signaling its hunger.

Even though Pokémon biology often defied logic, certain basic rules still applied.

The sudden growth from evolution had drained Corviknight's energy, leaving it ravenously hungry.

It felt like the time Natsume had skipped dinner and breakfast while binge-watching a show—so hungry he'd almost eaten the soap in the bathroom.

Right now, all Corviknight wanted was a hearty meal and a good nap.

Adjusting to its new body? That could wait. It had already done enough for the day.

Corviknight, now resembling an oversized terrestrial chicken, awkwardly followed Natsume back to the farm.

It flapped its wings experimentally a few times but quickly gave up on flying, opting to walk instead.

Though it was trying to maintain its pride, the sight of the massive bird plodding along on foot was undeniably comical.

If it clucked while walking, it'd be the perfect image of a giant free-range chicken.

Despite the amusing display, Corviknight held its head high, refusing to bow its proud neck—reminiscent of the haughty air of the Uchiha clan.

Its majestic, armored exterior clashed with its cheeky demeanor, creating an odd mix of grandeur and mischief.

Anyone watching would be tempted to land a punch on its smug face.

As Corviknight strutted behind Natsume, it looked like a king parading in his new robes, showing off its evolved form with no small amount of pride.

"This is it," Corviknight thought, admiring its reflection in a puddle. "From now on, I'll be the farm's poster Pokémon and undisputed top-tier looker."

While most of the Pokémon on the farm merely glanced at Corviknight's new form before losing interest, one Pokémon was visibly stunned.

"Pi—!"

The shiny Pidgeotto, who had been strolling around the farm with a group of the flock's most beautiful female members, froze in its tracks.

As the flock's leader, the shiny Pidgeotto naturally enjoyed certain privileges. What was wrong with taking a few ladies out for a walk? It wasn't like it was neglecting its duties.

But the sight of Corviknight brought its good mood to an abrupt halt.

We're both birds—you're a crow, and I'm a sparrow. Why is the size gap so huge?!

To most Pokémon, bigger was better. Large Pokémon were seen as stronger and more desirable.

And in that moment, shiny Pidgeotto couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy toward Corviknight's massive frame.

It even fantasized about swapping Corviknight's protein powder with something less effective—if it had access to such things.

"Pi!"

Shiny Pidgeotto fluttered down in front of Corviknight, curiously and somewhat enviously asking how it got so big.

In response, Corviknight proudly declared, "Through hard work and effort! And, well... Natsume's feeding."

The shiny Pidgeotto ignored the boastful first part, focusing instead on the latter.

So, it all comes down to Natsume, huh?

Previously, the shiny Pidgeotto had been content to simply enjoy its food and lead the flock. Building a closer relationship with the farm's owner hadn't seemed necessary.

It had its pride, after all. Fawning over Natsume felt beneath it.

But now, looking at Corviknight's imposing form, the shiny Pidgeotto realized:

Maybe lowering my head a little isn't so bad.

It's not about sucking up; it's about becoming stronger and bigger. Yeah, that's it.

After all, who could resist the allure of becoming bigger and better?

And by "big," of course, it meant something impressive. Like a Gundam.

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