Chapter 65: 58. Training Assistants(Part 1)
After the three of them learned that Evan had a water field, they felt relieved. It would be best to leave the Pokémon here for now.
They had to attend school soon and wouldn't have much time to take care of them.
Leaving the Pokémon with Evan temporarily seemed like the best option. When needed, Evan could teleport them back easily.
This arrangement posed no problem.
Evan signed a contract with them directly, then got up and led them to the backyard.
As they passed by Gardevoir, the elegant Pokémon caught their attention again.
Seeing the Pokémon's nest nearby, the three were slightly confused.
"Gardevoir?" one of them asked, surprised.
"And a nest?"
Evan pointed toward the lake not far away, redirecting their attention.
"You can just let the Pokémon stay over there," he explained. "I'll take care of feeding them regularly."
"There aren't many Pokémon in the lake either," he added. "At most, a few Magikarp. Your Pokémon will be safe here."
Hearing this, the three nodded in agreement as they looked at the clear lake and the gently flowing streams.
The water was pristine—an ideal spot for their Pokémon.
Satisfied, they released their Pokémon and began explaining the temporary arrangement to them. The Pokémon would need to stay here for the next month.
Evan observed quietly before stepping away to give them privacy.
Later in the evening, he would return to feed the Pokémon. It wasn't too demanding to look after them here. All that was needed was to provide food, water, and a safe environment to live and play.
In essence, this setup was a mix of care and convenience, even providing some small benefits. Two water-type Pokémon could even assist with tasks like watering the orchard.
Perhaps they knew how to use Rain Dance, which would be helpful given the recent dry weather. Evan had been considering catching some water Pokémon, but these two arrived just in time.
The three trainers released their Pokémon. A cheerful Psyduck and a lively Corsola seemed to adore the environment. Despite initial reluctance to part from their trainers, they followed the instructions, understanding their trainers' busy schedules.
Pinsir, however, darted off to explore the back mountain right away.
The trainers watched their Pokémon settle in before turning their attention to the rest of Evan's backyard. The space was vast, featuring an orchard that appeared freshly established but full of potential. They began considering a long-term partnership with Evan.
Once their current obligations were completed, they planned to start traveling. Along the way, they'd catch more Pokémon, and having a trusted place like this to leave them would be convenient.
After a while, they said their goodbyes to their Pokémon, handed their Poké Balls to Evan, exchanged contact details, and recorded the teleporter number before departing together.
Evan carefully labeled the Poké Balls and placed them in a secure box. Luna and the others watched curiously.
"Brother Evan," Luna asked, "what if they don't come back for their Pokémon in a month?"
Evan blinked before replying with a reassuring smile. "If they don't return, I'll send the Pokémon to the Pokémon Center. Through the Poké Balls, the trainers can always be traced."
"So, there's no need to worry. They can't avoid responsibility. All Poké Balls are registered with the Pokémon League, and abandoning a Pokémon or leaving it in a breeding house is considered a crime."
He paused thoughtfully. "Though some people do abandon Pokémon in the wild, there's little I can do about those situations."
Luna nodded, seeming satisfied with his answer, as they watched him organize the Poké Balls with meticulous care.
If a Pokémon were abandoned in the city, or worse, directly left at someone's breeding house, the consequences would depend on the actions of the breeding house. If the breeding house chose not to pursue the matter, it might be overlooked. However, if they decided to press charges, the offender would face legal consequences.
The Pokémon League has established clear regulations on this matter. Such behavior is punishable, and accountability can be enforced.
Listening to Evan's explanation, Luna and the other little girl suddenly understood.
"I see," they murmured. "Is that how it works?"
Evan nodded. "Exactly. If those three trainers don't return for their Pokémon, I definitely won't keep them here. Instead, I'll send them to the Pokémon Center."
He continued with a serious tone, "If a Pokémon realizes it's been abandoned, it could suffer emotionally. That kind of betrayal might cause their mental state to collapse, leading to violent outbursts. I can't allow unstable factors like that in the breeding house."
"It's better to send them to the Pokémon Center, report the abandonment, and ensure the trainers are held accountable. They'll be made to pay for their actions."
Most breeding houses handle such situations similarly, ensuring Pokémon welfare and legal compliance.
After addressing the issue, Evan returned to the workshop. By now, the three trainers had made another attempt at producing energy cubes. This batch showed noticeable improvement compared to their previous efforts but still fell short of success.
There was some progress, but not much. Evan decided the subpar cubes would be treated as scrap and set aside for grass-type Pokémon to eat later.
With some time to spare, Evan began coaching the assistants more thoroughly.
Outside, Luna and the others were busy finishing their summer homework. They realized they were running out of time before school started and hurried to complete their assignments.
The rest of the children, who had been playing all day, also remembered their unfinished homework and gathered in the living room. Evan's place, with its air conditioning and snacks, was the perfect spot to focus.
The novelty of Pokémon had started to wear off for the kids. While they still loved Pokémon, they were no longer as easily distracted by their presence. Over the next few days, they would likely concentrate more on their homework than on exploring the breeding house.
Evan didn't mind this shift. It meant less supervision was required, and the children could quietly work on their tasks while he focused on other matters.
Meanwhile, the aunt from the orphanage stayed busy managing the facility or crafting items. She didn't need the children's help, which allowed them to stay with Evan without worry.
As the day progressed, Evan continued teaching the three assintants. After using up a considerable amount of materials, they finally succeeded in producing an energy cube that met Evan's standards.
Satisfied with their progress, Evan declared, "You're ready to start producing these on your own."
However, producing energy cubes in large quantities could still present challenges. It required practice to perfect the process.
Evan decided to have the trainers continue refining their skills. Once they were entirely proficient, they could increase production. This would be the real test to see if the process could be mastered completely.
As the day's training ended, they began feeding the Pokémon. Wild Pokémon in the area didn't require direct attention. Machamp had been tasked with moving prepared energy cubes to the wild Pokémon's designated feeding area, ensuring all the Pokémon in the back mountain could eat without issue.
They focused solely on feeding the Pokémon entrusted to the breeding house. After completing this and thoroughly checking on the Pokémon to ensure they were healthy and happy, their workday concluded.
In the following days, a few customers occasionally visited to place orders for energy cubes. Evan balanced fulfilling these orders with continuing to teach his assistants.
The Pokémon living in Evan's breeding house had adapted well to their new environment. They formed positive relationships with the wild Pokémon in the back mountain, integrating seamlessly into the ecosystem.
Meanwhile, the orchard began to thrive under the influence of the grass-type Pokémon. The growth rate of the fruit trees was astonishing. What started as half-meter saplings had grown over a meter tall in just a few days.
It was as if the trees had been given a boost of vitality. Evan estimated that they would begin to bloom in less than a month. Many fruit trees in this world had remarkably short fruiting cycles compared to those in his previous life. Here, a tree could grow and produce fruit in as little as two to three months.
This rapid development wasn't just a result of the fertile land but also the nurturing effects of the Pokémon. The synergy between nature and Pokémon made this world's agriculture extraordinary.