Not a trainer this time

Kuailong worked very efficiently and came back with the fish he caught before it got dark.

It held two lobsters in each arm, a large squid in its mouth, and a shriveled seaweed wrapped around the corner of its head.

Although he looked so embarrassed, Kuailong was very happy inside.

Seeing Naoki greeting him in the pasture, Kuailong cheered, dropped the big lobster in his hand and the squid in his mouth on the grass, and hugged Naoki with his fat arms that smelled of sea water.

"Ouch!"

"Silly." Zhi Shu helped Kuailong pick off the seaweed from the dragon's horn, then picked up the two lobsters and squid on the grass and sent them back to the kitchen.

Kuailong sat down on the grass to rest.

Naoki turned around and warned, "Stop running around. I'll give you a bath later!"

"Aww~" Kuailong agreed happily.

It was getting dark, and the few working dragons happily took their poffin boxes to get off work and left the ranch.

Kuailong sat on the grass and bathed in the sunset. He looked at the dragons in the sky and waved his paws at them happily.

"Ouch!"

Adek looked at this scene and exclaimed: "This dragon really likes you!"

Naoki smiled and put the lobster and squid in his hands into the basin.

The two lobsters and squid were still alive and not dead. It seemed that the dragon was very fast. He probably used his speed to rush to the pasture immediately after catching them.

Thinking of this, Naoki told Adek an anecdote about how Kuailong ran away from home because of jealousy.

"At that time, other Kuailongs gave me a lot of big fish as gifts. Kuailong was not willing to lose to them, so he ran away from home without saying a word and flew to other places, hoping to catch a bigger fish. All other fast dragons are inferior to me."

"Hahaha!" Adek burst out laughing when he thought of that scene. He quickly asked: "What happened next?"

"Later..." Naoki thought about it for a moment and continued: "Later, Kuailong met a mysterious big fish Pokémon in the sea, but that Pokémon was not only huge, but also very powerful."

"Kuailiong was no match for it. It lost the battle and returned to the ranch in disgrace."

"It must be sad," Adek said.

"Yes!" Naoki said with emotion: "But it's enough for Kuailong to have this intention. For a trainer, as long as the Pokémon can always be by his side, that is the best gift."

Hearing these words, Adek thought of his Vulcan Moth, and his tone was also very emotional:

"Yes! That phone call from Emperor Dan was the most precious gift I have ever received in my life."

Motorized Lizard and Gulton, who were listening to the conversation between the two, looked over at the same time.

Naoki usually doesn't express his feelings for Pokémon so openly.

Even though it was not the first time he heard these words, Gu Lerton still felt soft in his heart, as if he had been hit by something.

The Motorcycle Lizard looked over with envy and longing.

"Quaao..."

Naoki touched the Motorized Lizard's head and said to it: "Not only Kuailong, but you too!"

Although among all Pokémon, the existence of Motorized Lizard is not prominent.

But its help to Naoki is no less than that of other Pokémon.

As the first Pokémon to come to the ranch, Biker is very familiar with everything in the ranch.

It is precisely because of this that later Pokémon can integrate into the life of the ranch so quickly.

Thinking back on bits and pieces of the past, Naoki's heart was filled with emotions. He asked the Motorized Lizard to go outside and play for a while. He was going to prepare a lobster dinner for everyone.

"Gaaao~"

The Motorized Lizard nodded happily, turned around and ran away.

So Luton looked at this scene and didn't know what he was thinking.

Today's dinner was ready, two large lobsters. Naoki prepared one steamed and one minced with garlic. As for the squid, it was too small and not enough for everyone to share, so Naoki simply threw it aside.

Put the pot on the fire and put the processed lobster into the steamer. While waiting, Zhi Shu began to think about the motorcycle lizard.

Compared with the other Pokémon in the ranch, Biker's strength is a bit underwhelming.

In addition to the birthday cake and self-training that increased the racial value before, the Motorized Lizard had no other means to become stronger.

As a rancher, Naoki doesn't have much pursuit of Pokémon battles.

He doesn't force Pokémon to fight, he just wants to support Pokémon to do what they like.

Whether it is lying around all day long and fishing, or working diligently and training.

After all, this world is not that cruel, and most Pokémon living with humans can live their lives happily.

They use their own strength to protect their trainers, and accordingly, the trainers will use human knowledge and strength to protect them and live their lives safely.

Therefore, he will also protect the Motorized Lizard.

Naoki looked back at the Motorized Lizard who was lying in front of the fireplace observing the lava bugs, with a smile on his face.

At this time, the lobster in the pot is almost steamed.

Naoki took it out and glanced at it out of habit.

However, this look made him see something extraordinary.

[Steamed lobster (A+): A special dish, cooked with large lobsters that live on the seabed, retaining the original natural fragrance. It is the ultimate delicacy sought after by seafood lovers, and it incorporates the rich emotions of the producer. There may be some unexpected effects.

Cooking effect: Protection of the sea (exclusively for Biker). The Pokémon who eats this food can receive the protection of the sea once. When the Pokémon faces a death crisis, this effect is automatically triggered and will completely protect the Pokémon from the attack. All damage from the attack.

Comment: The fusion of emotion and food will result in unparalleled cuisine. ]

"?"

Looking at the plate of steamed lobster in front of him, Naoki was slightly stunned.

Exclusive cuisine for motorcycle lizards?

How could it be... was it because he kept thinking about the Motorized Lizard while he was cooking?

The effect of the protection of the sea seems to be an enhanced version of defense, completely resisting an attack.

However, for motorcycle lizards that have been living in the pasture, this function may not be used.

Thinking of this, Naoki looked at the garlic lobster on the other side.

[Steamed Lobster with Garlic Sauce (B+): Cooking effect, lobster specialization, the defense and attack of the lobster Pokémon that eat this food will be slightly increased, lasting 30 minutes. ]

Naoki: "..."

very scary! Let the lobster eat the lobster, that would be hell.

The lobster Pokémon should refer to the lobster minion, the claw lobster, and the steel gun arm shrimp.

However, what makes Naoki a little confused is, are Pokémon like Lobster Soldier and ordinary giant lobsters still the same species?

There are no lobster soldiers in the ranch, so this dish is useless.

Without thinking much, Naoki got up and brought today's dinner to the table, and then called the Pokémon who were playing outside to go home for dinner.

At the dinner table, Naoki looked at the motorcycle lizard feasting, and then asked:

"Mr. Adek, for Pokémon, are emotions also a kind of power?"

"Of course!"

Adek nodded and explained to Naoki: "Some Pokémon academies will specialize in teaching this knowledge. In addition to the attributes we are usually familiar with, emotions can also be turned into energy."

"Such as normal-type repayment and anger, and ghost-type resentment, but these moves can only be used by some Pokémon."

"For example, when novice trainers are training Pokémon like Eevee, they will try to build a good relationship with them and use this method to increase the power of the rewards they use to deal with more powerful enemies."

Hearing this, Naoki couldn't help but think of anger.

Anger: A Pokémon attacks its opponent in order to vent its dissatisfaction. The lower the intimacy with the trainer, the greater its power.

Adek continued: "The same goes for expressing anger..."

Naoki: "But this move will affect the relationship between Pokémon and trainers..."

How can a Pokémon hate its own trainer and help him fight at the same time? Is this a masochistic Pokémon?

Adek smiled and nodded: "Yes, it will indeed affect the relationship between the two, so after being subdued by humans, it will be difficult for the Pokémon to use this move. Even if it is used, the power is weak. It’s not painful or itchy for the opponent.”

Naoki nodded thoughtfully.

So just now, his desire to protect the Motorized Lizard and let it live out its life safely was integrated into the cooking. That's why the steamed lobster had the effect of "Guardian of the Sea"?

This effect can only be triggered once, and the conditions are so harsh that it will only be triggered when facing a death crisis.

If possible, Naoki hopes that the Motorized Lizard will never use this protection.

*

After dinner, Adek rubbed his belly comfortably and leaned on the sofa.

"Ah~ I feel so full after eating! Your cooking skills are really great! I feel like I have gained a lot of weight during the past few days at the ranch."

His sister's stewardess brought him a cup of tea.

Adek immediately sat up straight: "Ah, thank you!"

"Oh~" My younger sister, Guanshi, smiled slightly and then stepped aside.

Adek looked at Naoki and asked, "Everything here should be over, right? When do you plan to leave for the Hezhong area?"

Naoki nodded. Once the horse racing meeting was over, there was nothing going on here.

It will take some time for the crops in the field to be harvested. There is no rush to develop the new land on the other side of the river. We can wait until we get back.

Today is March 25th, and Adek said that the dinner will be held on April 1st.

In addition, Adek said that he would introduce him to a Pokémon breeder and teach him how to make energy cubes, which would probably take some time.

In this case, it’s better to go as early as possible and come back early!

Thinking of this, Naoki said: "Then let's do it tomorrow!"

Adek nodded happily and agreed: "Okay, I have no problem! You have helped me so much. When we get to the Hezhong area, I have to entertain you well!"

Adek looked like he wanted to take him all over the Hezhong area and see all the beautiful scenery in the Hezhong area.

Zhi Shuxin said that was not necessary.

However, he still asked tactfully on the surface: "Don't Mr. Adek need to deal with the affairs of the United Union? I think she is too busy to stop every day."

Hearing this, Adek blushed.

That happened before, and the Vulcan Moth was seriously injured and could not be cured. At that time, he had no intention of dealing with the affairs of the Hezhong Alliance. He kept wandering around the Hezhong area, trying to find a way to cure the Vulcan Moth.

As for the United Alliance, he irresponsibly left everything to the Four Heavenly Kings...

But can he say these words?

Obviously not.

The person in front of him was his fan. In order to protect his image in the hearts of fans, Adek coughed lightly, his dark face turning slightly red:

"The Four Heavenly Kings are now responsible for the affairs of the United League. After I return, I will begin to assume the responsibility of the championship again."

Adek said it seriously, so Naoki chose to see through it without telling him.

Seeing Naoki looking at him, Adek changed the subject unnaturally:

"There will be many celebrities and famous trainers present at this dinner, and it's possible that Watari will also come."

"Yu Longdu..." Naoki murmured, "I really want to see him."

"Oh?" Adek was alert: "You admire Du?"

"...That's not the case." Naoki organized the words in his mind: "It's just that I heard his name a long time ago."

"That's it!" Adek suddenly realized: "There is also a venue for fighting at the banquet. You can compete with him then. Oh, by the way, you can also bring all the dragons with you."

He really wanted to see Yulongdu's expression when he saw so many fast dragons.

Naoki was moved in his heart, but after thinking about it carefully, he decided to forget it.

Because the Kuailongs have to stay and work, if they are taken out, they will not be able to deliver goods to the townspeople.

"The dragons still have to work." Naoki said.

Adek looked regretful.

"Then..." Naoki thought for a moment and then asked: "Will Daigo, the champion of the Hoenn region, come over?"

"Dawu?" Adek recalled it carefully, then shook his head and said, "Probably not, because he has never attended such an occasion."

Naoki thought the same thing, after all, Daigo was either on the way to find a stone or on the way to find a stone.

"But if Daigo isn't going, President Zifuqi of Dewen Company will be there. In addition, there will also be Sakaki, a well-known entrepreneur in the Kanto area." Adek introduced.

Hearing this name, Naoki was slightly startled.

"Sakaki?"

Is it the Sakaki he is familiar with?

The leader of Viridian Gym, the boss of Team Rocket, a well-known evil organization, the mastermind behind the plan for the birth of Mewtwo, the man who claims to be the strongest...

"Eh? Have you heard of Sakaki?" Adek was a little surprised when he saw Naoki's expression. After all, the distance between the Kanto region and the Padia region was too far.

"Yes." Naoki nodded and said concisely: "Before coming to settle here, I traveled around in other areas."

"So that's it!" Adek understood in his heart: "I'm not familiar with Sakaki, but he is a well-known entrepreneur in the Kanto area, and he also serves as the gym leader of a city, and he is very powerful. "

"..."

Naoki didn't know what to say for a moment.

Well-known entrepreneur, this word does not seem to be a problem when applied to Sakaki.

Although Sakaki is a hidden boss, fortunately, the distance between Padia and Kanto area is far away, and Team Rocket's claws cannot reach here. Naoki doesn't need to worry about this.