Chapter 86: Chapter 86:Larvitar Hatching, Dragonite Breaks Through to Champion!
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"Natsume, Natsume~"
At five in the morning.
The stars faded away, and the eastern sky just began to show a faint glow of red.
The dawn was breaking.
Gardevoir was sitting by Natsume's bedside, leaning down gently to shake Natsume's shoulder.
Natsume opened his eyes and yawned while looking at Gardevoir sitting by his bed.
Feeling a bit lazy, Natsume stretched out his arm and naturally hugged Gardevoir.
Gardevoir settled onto Natsume's chest.
There was a natural fragrance coming from Gardevoir.
Its soft cheek was pressed against Natsume's chest.
Cool and very comfortable.
Natsume shifted his body, "It's a bit early today, Gardevoir."
"Is there something going on?"
Gardevoir quietly replied with its eyes closed, "Natsume, the Larvitar Pokémon egg is glowing."
"Huh? Glowing?"
Natsume became alert, sitting up from the bed.
Since it was summer, Natsume was wearing very little clothing.
Gardevoir sneaked a glance at Natsume's body and said, "Everyone is downstairs."
"Let's go see."
Natsume and Gardevoir used Teleport at the same time.
They vanished from the bed and appeared in the living room downstairs.
"Natsume, you're up!"
Jirachi waved at Natsume.
"Leavanny~"
"Dragonite~"
Leavanny and Dragonite moved aside to clear a space for Natsume.
In the center of the living room, on the table,
The Larvitar Pokémon egg was glowing faintly.
The light grew stronger, gradually spreading.
The Pokémon egg was slowly melting away in the light.
"Larvitar~"
A soft and cheerful voice emerged.
Name: Larvitar
Type: Rock, Ground
Level: lv1
Ability: Guts
Individual Values: HP 31, Attack 31, Defense 30, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 31, Speed 30
Moves: Tackle, Leer
Inherited Moves: Dragon Dance, Iron Defense
Potential: Champion
"Leavanny~"
Leavanny cheered happily as it looked at the newly hatched Larvitar.
Jirachi floated in front of Larvitar and pointed out how tall it was.
"You're about as tall as me right after hatching."
Jirachi gestured.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar appeared to have a very bright personality.
This might be because it could perceive the surrounding scenes even while in the egg.
So, even though Larvitar had just been born, it was already quite familiar with everyone.
Natsume lifted Larvitar up and happily said, "Larvitar, you are the first Pokémon to hatch on our farm!"
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar flailed its short legs in the air, its big eyes surveying the surroundings.
Larvitar seemed to be curious about everything.
Gurgle~
Larvitar's stomach growled.
"Leavanny~"
Leavanny quickly brought over some tender leaves.
Natsume set Larvitar down.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar took a bite of the leaf and frowned slightly.
It wasn't very tasty.
"Lopunny~"
Lopunny brought over some fresh fruit.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar sat on the floor, munching on the fruit offered by Lopunny.
Larvitar found it acceptable but still felt something was lacking.
"Aron~"
Aron cheerfully squeezed over.
Aron tossed the crunchy salt it had in its mouth in front of Larvitar.
Seeing the pink crunchy salt, Larvitar's eyes immediately lit up.
"Ah woo~"
Crunch, crunch~
Larvitar's teeth were clearly strong, as it quickly bit through the crunchy salt and ate it.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar was happy.
Natsume looked at Larvitar surrounded by everyone and smiled at Gardevoir, saying, "As expected, everyone really loves a newborn child."
Natsume took out his phone and opened Farm Story.
Farm Task: Become the owner of a farm with a thousand acres has been completed.
Quest Reward: Overall level increase for Farm Pokémon by 1; treasure draw *1.
Natsume glanced at Dragonite.
Dragonite's level had already reached 68.
Natsume still had a task to help Miltank with milking.
After milking the cows, he would earn two Rare Candy.
A new task popped up on Farm Story.
Farm Task: Million Production
Quest Description: Please harvest one million pounds of crops.
Quest Reward: Treasure 1; Mega Stone Draw 1; unlock flower field.
"Flower field, huh?"
"It looks like there will be a beekeeping task later."
Natsume thought to himself before clicking on the treasure draw.
You have obtained the treasure: Punching Glove.
Punching Glove: Increases the power of punching moves and creates a protective barrier on the user's hands, preventing them from being affected by contact moves.
The Punching Glove was naturally meant for Monferno.
A Monferno with the Iron Fist ability was definitely the most suitable Pokémon on the farm for this treasure.
"Sirfetch'd!"
Outside,
Sirfetch'd was getting ready to start morning training with Heracross and Monferno.
"Monferno, come here."
Natsume walked to the door and waved at Monferno.
"Monferno~"
Monferno jogged up to Natsume.
"This is for you."
Natsume pulled out the treasure Punching Glove.
The treasure looked exactly like a punching glove.
Monferno took it and instinctively slipped his hands into the gloves.
"Monferno!"
As soon as Monferno put on the Punching Glove, he immediately felt a peculiar energy flowing from the gloves to his hands.
Monferno's hands began to heat up.
"Monferno!"
Suddenly, flames ignited around Monferno's body.
The flames ignited both Monferno and the Punching Glove in his hands.
At the same time, the light of evolution burst forth.
"Dragonite~"
"Rotom, Monferno is evolving, Rotom~"
Dragonite, who had been with Larvitar, and Rotom happily gathered around.
Everyone watched the moment of Monferno's evolution together.
Monferno evolved into Infernape!
Monferno learned new moves: Power-Up Punch, Close Combat, and Flare Blitz.
Natsume's attention was focused on Infernape.
At this moment, Infernape's data panel showed new changes.
Name: Infernape
Type: Fire/Fighting
Level: lv40
Ability: Iron Fist
Individual Values: HP 31, Attack 31, Defense 31, Special Attack 20, Special Defense 28, Speed 31
Moves: Fire Punch, Mach Punch, Feint, Power-Up Punch, Close Combat, Flare Blitz
Inherited Moves: Focus Energy, Counter
Potential: Elite
Absorbed Treasure: Punching Glove
"Infernape, how do you feel?"
"Infernape!"
Infernape clenched its fist.
Infernape felt incredibly powerful!
Infernape's gaze turned toward Sirfetch'd outside.
"Sirfetch'd!~"
Sirfetch'd looked at Infernape and raised its long sword.
Sirfetch'd was eager to see just how strong Infernape had become.
"Wait a moment."
Natsume stopped the impatient Infernape and Sirfetch'd, smiling, "It's rare for everyone to be up so early today."
"Let's go watch the sunrise together."
Jirachi immediately responded to Natsume's suggestion, "Jirachi wants to see the sunrise~"
"Alright, Larvitar, let's go together."
Natsume said to Larvitar.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar wobbled along on its little legs, following everyone outside.
The best spot to watch the sunrise was at the outer edge of the Bamboo Grove behind the house.
From here, they could see the gym below the mountain and have a panoramic view of the farm.
Natsume sat down at the edge.
Gardevoir sat beside Natsume.
The dawn light had already penetrated the horizon, and golden sunlight bathed the land.
In the fields below the mountain, the Diglett seemed to have just woken up.
They were preparing Hearty Grains seeds.
The Diglett would sow them in the cleared land.
At the same time, the Dugtrio and Sandslash gathered together, also watching the rising sun.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite picked up a handful of Springy Mushrooms freshly picked from the greenhouse and popped them into its mouth.
"Larvitar~"
Larvitar also appeared to be very interested in the Springy Mushrooms.
So, Dragonite offered a piece to Larvitar.
The rising sunlight illuminated the Springy Mushrooms in their hands.
The shadows of the Springy Mushrooms and everyone's shadows slowly stretched on the ground.
Lilligant, along with the Petilil, also walked out.
"Good morning, Lilligant."
Natsume waved at Lilligant.
"Lilligant~"
Lilligant smiled gently at Natsume and then took out a bamboo leaf to play.
The music rose gracefully, flowing like a clear spring over stones, sweet and melodious.
The sunlight of the sunrise grew increasingly bright.
Golden rays pierced through the clouds, showering the earth below.
In the distance, the green mountains were like dark ink against the bright sky, creating a harmonious scene.
"Today's weather is also fantastic."
Natsume stood up, placing his hands on his hips as he looked into the distance.
"Natsume, the Miltank have already come out of the cow shed."
Gardevoir softly reminded him.
"Okay."
Natsume turned to the Lopunny beside him and said, "Lopunny, Lilligant, let's go help with milking the Miltank."
"The others can move around freely."
"Aron~"
Aron called out to Larvitar.
It wanted to take Larvitar to the place where they stored the Crunchy Salt.
"Sirfetch'd~"
Sirfetch'd called out to Infernape.
"Monferno."
Infernape nodded slightly, and they jumped toward the area below the mountain.
"Heracross~"
Heracross quickly spread its wings and followed them toward the gym below.
"Dragonite~"
Just as Dragonite was about to join in the fun, Natsume grabbed Dragonite's tail.
"Wait a moment."
"In a bit, you'll make a trip to Rina's place to deliver a bucket of milk for her."
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite responded affirmatively.
Gardevoir, Lopunny, Lilligant, and Jirachi followed Natsume as they headed toward the grassy area.
"Breloom~"
At that moment, Breloom came out from the greenhouse.
They looked as if they had not yet adjusted to life on the farm, glancing around in confusion, unsure of what to do.
"Good morning, Breloom."
Natsume waved at them.
"Breloom~"
Breloom bowed.
Natsume approached, "Infernape and the others are battling below the mountain."
"If you're interested, you can join us to watch."
"Breloom."
The Breloom ran toward the gym below the mountain in the direction Natsume pointed.
Natsume watched their retreating figures and thought: The farm's gym is becoming livelier.
In the pasture area,
The Miltank were lying on the grass, holding their bellies.
They looked rather uncomfortable.
"Moo."
The Miltank saw Natsume approaching and immediately became excited, pointing at their bodies.
The Miltank's udders were too full, which made them feel quite uncomfortable.
Natsume stepped forward and said, "I'll take care of that."
"Lopunny."
The Lopunny were curiously watching the Miltank.
They hadn't helped with milking Miltank before.
Natsume took out the iron bucket he had prepared earlier and said, "Lopunny, let me teach you how to do it first."
"Lopunny~"
Lopunny nodded.
Natsume placed the bucket under the Miltank and then began milking.
As soon as Natsume placed his hands and started working, fresh milk immediately flowed into the bucket.
The rich aroma of milk filled the air.
"Lopunny."
Lopunny looked amazed.
Natsume said, "Give it a try."
Lopunny stood where Natsume had just been, imitating his motions as it began to squeeze up and down.
"That's right, just like that."
After Natsume saw Lopunny grasp the technique, he turned to Lilligant and Gardevoir and said, "Everyone, let's all pitch in."
"Lilligant~"
"Jirachi wants to help too~"
Jirachi grabbed a bucket and approached one of the Miltank.
The Miltank certainly lived up to its name.
Each of these Miltank, which had just arrived at the farm, produced about 20 liters of milk.
And a typical water bottle holds just 20 liters.
With so much fresh milk accumulated in their bodies, it was no wonder the Miltank needed to be milked every day.
The task of milking the Miltank was completed easily.
Miltank's fresh milk has been completed.
Quest Reward: Rare Candy *2
New Task Triggered: Please obtain more Miltank 10/10 Task Complete
Quest Reward: Type Gems Draw *1
New Task: More Fresh Milk
Quest Description: The number of Miltank on the farm has increased, please gather ten thousand liters of fresh milk.
Quest Reward: Treasure Draw once.
Natsume looked at the notification sent from Farm Story, satisfied, "Looks like I predicted correctly."
Natsume clicked to draw a prize.
You have obtained a Fairy Gem.
"Gardevoir, this is for you."
Gardevoir reached out to take it and then placed it in its mouth.
The Fairy Gem melted in Gardevoir's mouth.
Gardevoir absorbed the Fairy Gem, gaining a large amount of energy, and its level increased by 363,842.
Gardevoir learned a new move: Psychic.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite was holding a bucket of fresh milk, ready to deliver it.
"Wait a moment, Dragonite."
"Dragonite?"
Dragonite looked at Natsume with confusion.
Natsume took out the two Rare Candy he had just received.
"Here you go."
Dragonite opened its mouth and tossed the two Rare Candy into it.
Dragonite's level increased, and it leveled up to 70.
Dragonite learned a new move: Draco Meteor.
"Dragonite."
Dragonite blinked, suddenly looking excitedly at Jirachi.
"Are you going to race again?"
"But you always lose."
"Dragonite!"
Dragonite patted its chest.
This time is different!
Dragonite felt that its strength seemed to have qualitatively increased.
"Alright, let's go~"
Jirachi flew into the sky.
Dragonite followed behind Jirachi.
"Dragonite~"
Boom~
A loud sonic boom echoed through the sky.
Natsume rubbed his ears and glanced up at the sky with slight exasperation.
"Those two..."
"Natsume, what should we do with all this milk?"
Gardevoir pointed at the ten buckets of twenty liters of fresh milk on the ground.
"This, huh..."
Natsume thought for a moment and said, "Let's heat up one bucket in the cabin."
"Leave one bucket for Rina."
"And distribute the rest to the Pokémon on the farm."
Although it was still early in the sunrise, the sun had already risen high.
The air carried a slight warmth.
Natsume looked at the Miltank leisurely strolling on the grass after being emptied and then glanced at the orchard and land behind. He sighed, "Gardevoir, our farm is getting better and better."
Gardevoir's gentle gaze remained focused on Natsume.
In her heart, Gardevoir thought: Meeting you has truly been wonderful.
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