Not Being a Trainer This Time

Chapter 867 - 435: Land of Dragons Completed, Hidden Trial in the Ranch

The elder Dragonite, rich in life experience, nodded, indicating it knew about this matter.

Even as Dragonites, when hunting in the wild, they wouldn’t eat the small fish that haven’t grown up yet because if they did, there would be no fish left in the sea.

"And the other Dragonites too, I’ll leave it to you to remind them," Naoki said.

"Roar." The elder Dragonite nodded, agreeing to the request.

Great, then next, all that’s left is the development of the Berry Garden!

With great anticipation, Naoki returned to that piece of open land.

The Dugtrio had already cultivated the land and were squeaking about something under the watchful eyes of a group of Dragonites.

Naoki didn’t ask, as he led Koraidon and Cyclizar to plant those Berry seedlings into the dug pits.

The last step was up to Calyrex.

Under the gaze of the group of Dragonites, Calyrex floated gently forward.

It raised its right hand slightly, and in the next second, a bright light shone on the land, and the Berry seedlings grew at a visibly rapid pace.

Before long, a Berry Garden filled with fruit appeared before everyone.

The Dragonites were stunned at the sight.

Their gazes towards Calyrex were filled with admiration.

This Pokémon is amazing!

Calyrex was already accustomed to this and merely smiled gently before retreating to Naoki’s side.

"Alright, now you can pluck fruits from these trees to eat!" Naoki said with a smile to the Dragonites in front of him.

"Roar~"

The Dragonites felt very happy; they’d never thought it was possible to grow Berries like this.

So magical!

Naoki stayed a while longer on Dragonite Island.

Soon, he saw Dragonites flying in one after another, picking Berries from the trees and eating them.

Some Dragonites would pick Berries to give to the young Dragonair and Dratini.

The Dragonite clan is like this, as communal Pokémon, once they grow up, they consciously take on the habit of caring for the young until the young also grow into dragons.

Watching the harmonious scene, Naoki felt that Dragonites are truly cute Pokémon.

Compared to the quasi-God Hydreigon from a neighboring region, the Dragonite clan from top to bottom seemed so harmonious and friendly.

Plump paws, rounded bodies, big eyes, when they look at you, it feels like the whole world brightens up.

Before leaving the World Tree, Naoki found the Dragonites working on the ranch and asked them to take some Berries to Giratina outside.

Though the Dragonites didn’t understand, they still obediently complied.

Each Dragonite held a pile of Berries in their arms, flying to Flower Sky Island where Giratina was and happily gave them to it.

Giratina looked approvingly at this group of Dragonite followers he’d just acquired.

Not bad, they are sensible!

From now on, these Dragonites will be under its care!

Naoki stood beneath the World Tree, watching that scene.

This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about the Dragonites facing any danger when delivering goods outside.

*

March 15, Year 200 of the League.

This morning, Naoki was browsing the internet at home, searching for information on the King’s Rock, a tool for evolving Slowpoke into Slowking.

King’s Rock, it’s said online to be a token of a king, not commonly seen, and occasionally appearing on the trade market.

But this item is often in short supply, usually being bought up as soon as it’s listed.

This tool is quite popular on the market.

Not only can Slowpoke evolve into Slowking with it, but Poliwhirl can also evolve into Politoed using it.

Upon seeing this, Naoki stopped, took out his Rotom Phone, opened the online shopping app, and entered [King’s Rock] into the search bar.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t a store selling the King’s Rock on the app.

Just then, a video call from Geeta came in.

Seeing the name, Naoki was a bit surprised; what did Geeta want?

He pressed to answer, and the next second, Geeta’s face appeared on the screen.

The chief champion greeted Naoki with a cheerful smile: "Long time no see, Naoki, how have you been lately?"

"Everything’s fine." Naoki noticed Geeta’s expression and suddenly had a bad premonition: "What’s up?"

Geeta smiled a little: "Well, there’s something I need to ask you for a favor with."

Hearing this, Naoki thought to himself, as expected, he knew it!

Geeta continued: "In the past few months, the Paldea League has welcomed several champion-level trainers. As you know, reaching this level of strength, unless something unexpected happens, it’s hard to move forward."

Naoki: "...So?"

Geeta nodded with a smile: "So, I recommended your ranch to the champion-level trainers in the Paldea League. They might come to challenge you, so please take care of them!"

Naoki: "..."

He couldn’t help but complain: "It feels like I’m working for the Paldea League in another way, but without pay."

"Oh, don’t say that!" Geeta said with a smile: "If you need anything, feel free to ask the Paldea League for it!"

"And even though you haven’t joined the Paldea League, everyone in the League considers you one of us, they all call you [The Unofficial Champion]."

Having become familiar with Geeta, Naoki didn’t hold back.

He boldly stated: "Find me a King’s Rock, and I’ll host these champion-level trainers!"