Chapter 153:The Mutated Springy Mushroom and Floette! Fossil Park Construction Begins!
Added 2025-01-08 11:11:17 +0000 UTC“Dodrio~Dodrio~Dodrio~”
Dodrio's morning calls were always punctual.
Regardless of whether it was sunny or rainy.
Natsume had soundproofed his room specifically for those days when he wanted to sleep in; all he had to do was close the doors and windows.
The Fighting-type Pokémon on the farm really enjoyed Dodrio's wake-up calls.
When Dodrio began to call out, it marked the beginning of their training.
“Dragonite~!”
Suddenly, the powerful voice of Dragonite's speaker blared.
Natsume, still lost in dreams, was awakened by Dragonite's call.
“What’s going on?”
Beside him, a sleepy Misaki asked in confusion.
Natsume sat up. “I don’t know.”
“I’ll go check.”
Shaking his head, he rolled over.
The Celebi Pokémon egg tumbled from the pillow’s edge.
Natsume caught it and placed it carefully at the head of the bed.
The Celebi egg wobbled slightly.
“Let’s go back to sleep.”
Natsume softly spoke to the Celebi egg before getting dressed and suddenly appearing in the greenhouse of Springy Mushroom.
“Shiinotic~”
“Breloom~”
Shiinotic and Breloom lived in this greenhouse.
They greeted Natsume, who had suddenly appeared.
“Good morning, everyone.”
Natsume said as he glanced at Dragonite.
“Dragonite.”
Dragonite excitedly pointed at a massive Springy Mushroom that was nearly half a meter long, looking eagerly at Natsume.
Natsume stared in surprise at the giant mushroom.
“Wow, this must be a mutation.”
Natsume opened his Farm Story.
Notice: The Springy Mushroom has mutated under careful care, and the mutated Springy Mushroom is currently growing.
“The task for mutating Hearty Grains hasn’t been completed yet, but the mutated Springy Mushroom seems to be ready for an early harvest.”
Based on Natsume's understanding of the Farm Game, once the task for mutating Hearty Grains was complete, the task for the mutated Springy Mushroom would refresh.
The task hadn’t been issued yet, but it had been completed ahead of time.
“Dragonite.”
Dragonite drooled while looking at Natsume.
“Don’t rush.”
Natsume said with a cheerful smile, “It’s not completely done growing yet.”
“Just wait a few more days. Once it starts to reproduce, I’ll make you some charcoal-grilled giant mushrooms to eat.”
Slurp~
Dragonite eagerly sucked in his saliva.
“Dragonite.”
Dragonite decided to sleep here for the next few days.
Natsume smiled and patted Dragonite's big belly, then turned to Shiinotic and asked, “Are you getting used to life here?”
“Shiinotic~”
Shiinotic nodded.
Shiinotic and the Morelull enjoyed their life so much here.
The Pokémon on the farm were all very friendly.
They didn’t have to worry about Pokémon ambushing them while they slept.
And they didn’t need to search for a new habitat every day.
“Alright, then you all go to sleep.”
“Have a good rest.”
Shiinotic and the others were nocturnal Pokémon.
Dodrio's calls were like a lullaby for them.
In fact, if it weren't for Dragonite's loud call, Shiinotic and the others would have already fallen asleep.
Natsume stepped out of the greenhouse for Springy Mushroom.
It was still drizzling lightly in the sky, a gentle patter.
Natsume went to the garden.
A white Flabébé was looking sadly at the petals that had been knocked down by the rain.
“Flabébé~”
A strong surge of life energy radiated from Flabébé.
Grass began to sprout from the ground.
Flabébé used Grassy Terrain over the entire garden.
However, enveloping the entire garden was no easy feat.
Flabébé's face began to sweat.
Natsume walked over to Flabébé.
Eternity Power surged into Flabébé's body.
“Don't stop.”
Natsume smiled at Flabébé and encouraged, “Keep going.”
“Flabébé~”
With the support of Natsume’s Eternity Power, Flabébé suddenly felt like it had an endless supply of energy.
“Flabébé~”
The rich life energy enveloped the entire garden.
Shake~
Light began to pour from Flabébé.
Within that light, Flabébé’s body began to grow larger.
Originally, Flabébé was small enough to use a petal as a bed, but now, Flabébé's size had become as large as the flower itself.
Flabébé held up the flower, like a Pokémon holding a flower umbrella.
Name: Floette (White Flower)
Type: Fairy
Level: 19
Ability: Flower Veil
Individual Values: HP 30, Attack 29, Defense 30, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 31, Speed 28
Moves: Vine Whip, Tackle, Safeguard, Fairy Wind, Razor Leaf, Grassy Terrain
Potential: Near Champion
“Evolution, huh, Floette.”
“Floette~”
Floette flew in front of Natsume, looking at its new body while glancing at a small puddle on the ground.
“Floette~”
Floette happily flew over to Natsume.
Natsume looked at Floette and said, “Make this place even more beautiful.”
“Floette~”
Floette responded and flew off into the flower bushes with two other Flabébé.
Natsume returned to the land behind the house to check on the Hearty Grains that showed signs of mutation.
Its growth was also very smooth. It was noticeably taller than the surrounding Hearty Grains and much thicker as well.
Natsume soared into the sky, looking down at the gym beneath Takamagahara.
The land around the farm gym was a lush green, filled with Life Force.
The early-rising Scyther had already begun chopping down trees to train with its blades.
Timburr carried the fallen trees toward the woodpile.
For Timburr, moving heavy objects was also a form of training.
Under the morning sunlight, the farm was thriving.
After strolling around the farm, Natsume returned to the cabin.
The TV was already on.
The news reported another wave of heavy rain hitting the coastal provinces.
Misaki was already awake. She and Gardevoir were busy in the kitchen.
“Don’t you want to rest a bit more?”
Misaki brushed her hair, saying, “I’ve already rested enough.”
“And it’s almost time to milk Miltank, so we can't keep them waiting too long.”
“That sounds tough.”
Misaki smiled, saying, “Not at all! Don't underestimate the Ranch owner's child.”
“Alright, I’ll go get some people to help.”
After saying that, Natsume walked over to the couch.
A Meltan was comfortably sleeping on the backrest of the sofa.
“Meltan, it’s time to eat.”
Natsume waved a screw in front of Meltan.
“Meltan~”
Hearing Natsume's voice, Meltan instinctively reached out, trying to grab it.
Meltan missed.
Its body slid down the back of the sofa.
Meltan sat there looking adorable, then stretched its hand out toward Natsume.
Natsume flicked the screw cap on Meltan’s head and handed the screw to it, smiling, “You go call some Meltan who aren’t busy.”
“We’ll all go help milk Miltank soon.”
“After we finish milking, I’ll take you all mining.”
Meltan immediately stood up.
“Meltan~”
Meltan saluted Natsume, then scampered off to call the other Meltan.
Meltan was relatively easy to take care of.
Natsume just needed to open the iron ore passage leading to Towada Lake for them.
Once they finished eating, they would come back on their own.
“Breaking news: Colleges everywhere have started outdoor training.”
The news began to report the next segment.
Today is August 20th, and Hokkaido College has also started outdoor military training.
Kiko hasn’t been to the farm these past few days because she’s been preparing for outdoor training.
Natsume lifted his head to glance at the screen before taking out his phone to create a small group chat with Watanabe and Onami.
Natsume posted a photo he had taken yesterday in the chat and asked, “Do you recognize this place?”
Ding dong~
Watanabe replied instantly: “Is it the ruins of the Water Tribe?! Where is that?”
“Natsume, it’s time to eat.”
Gardevoir looked at Natsume.
“Coming.”
Natsume stood up and walked toward the dining table while continuing to send messages, “It’s from an underground river near my farm.”
Minato-machi.
“We need to install alarms underground as well.”
Watanabe said to the security company personnel, “What if a Pokémon digs through from below?”
The security staff chuckled and replied, “No problem.”
Ever since Watanabe got the Manaphy egg, he felt incredibly insecure.
So, he called the security company first thing in the morning to upgrade the protection at his home.
Laser alarms, Psychic detection, Energy barrier devices, and all sorts of high-tech security equipment were being installed at his place.
Watanabe glanced down at the message Natsume had sent: “Your farm?”
Watanabe thought for a moment and then said, “I see, that could be a shelter dug out by the Water Tribe in the past.”
Natsume asked curiously, “A shelter?”
At that moment, Onami suddenly sent a voice message.
Natsume clicked to play it.
“After the legends of Manaphy opened the Age of Exploration, the Water Tribe became the target of much contention.
“They believed that only by sacrificing the Water Tribe could one unlock the entrance to the Temple of the Sea.”
“Thus, the Water Tribe went through a very dark time. To evade capture, they dug numerous underground passages.”
“The passage in the photo must have been created during that period.”
“However, in modern times, the Temple of the Sea has completely become a legend, and the story of the Water Tribe has become history.”
Watanabe: “The story of the Water Tribe is not just a legend.”
After typing that, Watanabe suddenly clicked to retract the message.
Natsume: ?
Onami: ?
Watanabe: “It’s nothing, just wanted to say that I plan to come to Natsume's gym leader farm tomorrow. I’ve been saying I’d come, but I haven’t had the time.”
Natsume: “You’re always welcome.”
Natsume placed his phone on the dining table and took a bite of the scrambled eggs that Misaki had made.
These were scrambled eggs made from Chansey's eggs and Miltank's milk.
The process is simple. First, you need a Miltank and a Chansey.
Then, mix the eggs and milk together.
Heat some olive oil from the supermarket in a pan, and once the oil is hot, pour in the mixed eggs and milk.
Cook on low heat, gently stirring until the eggs set.
They will be smooth and rich in flavor.
Misaki, sitting across from Natsume, asked, “Have you been researching the history of the Water Tribe lately?”
“Not specifically.”
Natsume chatted with Misaki, “I just happened to discover a ruin related to the Water Tribe.”
“By the way, the fossil ecological park in Aoi District has started construction. Do you want to go check it out together?”
“I’m not going.”
Misaki shook her head, “I want to go see the Sandslash in the fields.”
“Alright.”
Breakfast time quickly passed amid their chatter.
“Meltan~”
The Meltan gathered at the door, making a commotion.
“Coming, coming~”
Misaki put on her rain boots and hat and said to Natsume, “I’ll head to Miltank now.”
“Okay~”
Misaki walked off with a group of Meltan toward Miltank Valley.
After breakfast, the rain finally stopped completely.
The sky gradually shifted from a deep gray to a bright blue.
The sun broke through the sparse clouds.
Natsume stretched his body and took a deep breath of the fresh air after the rain.
“Gardevoir, come with me to Aoi District to check on the construction progress of the fossil park.”
“Sure~”
Natsume opened the teleportation portal to Aoi District.
Rumble rumble~
“This way, this way.”
A worker wearing a hard hat guided a few Timburr carrying building supplies past a huge excavator.
The massive scoop swung in the air, raising clouds of dust with each swing.
Although the fossil ecological park had already begun construction, this was Natsume's first time visiting the construction site.
“It’s quite lively here.”
Natsume and Gardevoir stood at the edge of the construction site, observing the scene inside.
The roar of the machines blended with the shouts of the workers.
Cranes lifted heavy building supplies, swinging their massive arms in the air.
Trucks moved around the construction site.
“Natsume Gym Leader.”
After receiving word that Natsume was coming to visit, the site manager rushed over.
“Natsume Gym Leader, I’m the person in charge of this project. My name is Shunsei.”
Shunsei warmly introduced himself to Natsume.
“Hello, I’d like to ask you to show us around.”
“Of course! Please follow me.”
Shunsei explained, “The park is divided into two main sections.”
“The Ocean Zone and the Land Region.”
“The Ocean Zone is a large area that will house various ancient Pokémon living in the Deep Sea in the future.”
“The Land Region is different, with rainforest zones and swamplands.”
Shunsei guided Natsume and Gardevoir through the construction site while detailing the future of the park.
“When is the expected completion time?”
Natsume asked the question he was most concerned about.
“The preliminary completion is expected in July next year.”
Almost a year’s time.
“I see.”
Bam~
Suddenly, an explosion echoed in front of them.
“Quick, grab it!”
A worker shouted.
“Hawlucha!”
A Hawlucha kicked a Gurdurr.
Gurdurr raised the steel beam it was holding to block the attack.
Bam~
With a thud, Gurdurr and its steel beam went tumbling out.
Natsume watched the Hawlucha with interest.
Name: Hawlucha
Type: Fighting/Flying
Level: 47
Ability: Limber
Individual Values: HP 30, Attack 31, Defense 27, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 28, Speed 31
Moves: Tackle, Hone Claws, Wing Attack, Detect, Aerial Ace, Encore, Karate Chop, Brick Break, Flying Press, High Jump Kick
Inherited Moves: Quick Guard
Potential: Near Champion
“What’s going on with that Hawlucha?”
Shunsei looked a bit pained as he replied, “It’s a Pokémon that lives around here.”
“I don’t know why, but ever since we started construction, it frequently comes to raid the Pokémon at our site.”
“Come out, Simisage!”
A trainer wearing safety officer clothing quickly ran over.
“Simisage~”
Simisage, level 48.
As soon as it emerged from the Poké Ball, it launched a Seed Bomb at Hawlucha.
“Hawlucha!”
Hawlucha reacted quickly, swiftly dodging Pansage’s attack.
Hawlucha flew through the air, rapidly closing in on Pansage.
Flying Press!
Flying Press was a very peculiar move.
Not only did this move possess Fighting type Energy, but it also had Flying type Energy.
Pansage, being a Grass type Pokémon, was exactly weak against this attack.
Bang!
Pansage was pinned down by Hawlucha’s impact.
“Hawlucha!”
Hawlucha grabbed Pansage by the shoulder.
High Jump Kick!
Hawlucha’s knee slammed into Simisage’s chest.
Natsume watched in surprise and said, “Impressive.”
Although Pansage had the level advantage, it hadn’t been able to show its true strength against Hawlucha and was nearly knocked out.
“Hawlucha!”
Seeing more and more people gathering, Hawlucha slowly backed away and quickly left the area.
