Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 84 The World Across the River
The Fire Stone he had found at the hot springs flashed through Raven's mind.

The Pokémon world is rich in mineral resources. In addition to common iron ore and coal, many unique minerals are buried underground.

For example, there are evolution stones of various attributes, immutable stones, round stones, awakening stones, and so on.

These stones have a strong connection to Pokémon; some can even help Pokémon evolve and change their appearance.

“It’s alright, Snivy. Tomorrow I’ll ask those miners and see if I can find out anything about the Everstone from them. With that stone, you won’t have to endure evolving anymore,” Raven said.

"Teng Teng..."

Snivy looked at Raven and then nodded slightly.

The night passed in silence, and the next morning, Raven went to the Lord's Hall as usual.

Elif, Geralt, and the others were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Raven approach, Elif stepped forward and reported:
“Your Highness Raven, the spring harvest is basically complete. I have already stored a batch of harvested grains as you instructed, to be used for seed.”

Raven nodded; as far as he knew, saving crop seeds was not a simple matter.

First, during harvest, it is necessary to remove impurities and inferior plants, discarding weeds, diseased plants, and malnourished wheat, and retaining healthy plants with consistent characteristics to ensure seed purity.

In addition, the seeds need to be spread out separately to dry, and turned over daily to keep them dry and prevent mold.

Raven didn't need to specifically instruct him on these things; ancient farmers knew more about them than he did.

"Thank you all for your hard work," Raven said. Then, he looked at Geralt beside him and said, "Geralt, remember to bring me a small piece of each type of ore that the miners have mined."

Upon hearing this, Geralt was slightly taken aback: "Your Highness, what is this?"

“I believe that as a qualified lord, one needs to have a certain understanding of all matters within the territory. I must first determine the types of ores before deciding on their uses,” Raven explained.

"Yes, Your Highness!" Gerald nodded. After spending these days together, he felt that compared to the two in the royal city, Prince Raven was a qualified and excellent lord.

He was kind, loved his people like his own children, and was both brave and resourceful...

"Alright, if there's nothing else, everyone can go and get back to work!" Raven said.

He also has to go and train his Dratini and Snivy.

Geralt nodded, then left to carry out his mission.

Elif smiled and said, "By the way, Your Highness, the ship you ordered has been completed."

Upon hearing this, Raven's heart stirred.

"Oh? So fast?"

"Yes, because it's just a simple boat with limited capacity for carrying people and cargo, the manufacturing process is relatively simple," Elif explained.

"In that case, take me to see it quickly!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The two arrived at the riverbank, and from a distance, Raven saw a small wooden boat moored on the bank.

At this moment, there were several small wooden boats on the river in front of us, with several shirtless middle-aged men standing on them, casting nets to catch fish.

Raven looked at the people and noticed that their profession had changed from nothing to fishermen.

Watching this scene, Elif explained, "These people used to work as fishermen in the royal city. A few days ago, they saw us making wooden boats, so they decided to go back to their old ways."

“Not bad.” Raven nodded. In this way, even without the Dratini, these civilians could catch fish from the river on their own.

"Is Your Highness going to the other side of the river?" Elif asked.

Raven nodded.

Elif seemed to have known Raven's plan all along, and at that moment, a worker who knew how to row was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Raven approach, the middle-aged man immediately greeted him respectfully, "Your Highness Raven!" "Take me to the other side," Raven said.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Raven boarded the boat with his Dratini and Snivy. The boatman untied the rope and steadily steered the boat toward the other side of the river.

Ripples spread across the water's surface, and Raven estimated the river's width.

It's already over twenty meters.

Through the clear water, one can vaguely see ordinary fish swimming below, as well as some Water-type Pokémon.

Magikarp, Feebas, Savage Bass...

On the riverbank not far away, a group of silly-looking Psyducks were gathered, and further out on the water, several ferrets poked their heads out of the water, revealing their furry faces as they observed the scene.

It seems that this area is home to a wide variety of Pokémon!

Soon, the ship docked.

Raven disembarked.
The boatman said, "Your Highness Raven, I'll be waiting for you here."

Raven nodded.

He looked back and saw the area under construction on the other side of the river.

Fishermen fishing on the river, farmers tilling the fields, women washing clothes, children playing and Pokémon...

Everything looked so vibrant and full of life.

When Elif saw Raven about to walk in from the other side of the river, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

He shouted across the river, "Your Highness Raven, please be careful!"

Many magical beasts inhabit the plains on the other side of the river!
"Don't worry, Elif!" Raven shook his head, indicating that the other party didn't need to worry.

He walked across the vast, fertile plain with his Dratini and Snivy, and looking up, he could see all sorts of Pokémon living there.

Little Rattata, Cotton Ball, Wind Fairy, Lily Root Doll, Shy Bud, Poison Rose, Four Seasons Deer, Lightning Zebra...

Several bold Siberian deer grazed on grass around Raven, seemingly unafraid of strangers; even when Raven approached, they did not run away.

"Hey, Four Seasons Deer!" Raven pulled a tree fruit out of his pocket.

The deer turned their heads and looked over. One of them boldly stepped forward, snatched the tree fruit, and ate it.

Raven noticed that the eyes of the four-season deer seemed to have become even brighter.

Then, it and its companion nimbly leaped around Raven.

"Sure enough, as long as you give the Four Seasons Deer food, you can immediately get close to them!" Raven thought to himself.

However, at that moment, a rumbling sound suddenly came from not far away.

The deer seemed startled and turned away in a panic.

Raven was slightly taken aback. He turned his head and saw a menacing armored rhinoceros charging towards him.

The armored rhinoceros's target was none other than the most conspicuous human on this plain!
Fortunately, Raven was prepared.

"Snivy, Magic Leaf".

The Sniper rapidly mobilized its energy, condensing it into sharp leaf blades. Under its control, these leaves, radiating a green glow, flew towards the Armored Rhinoceros at an extremely fast speed.

The sharp blades sliced ​​across the armored rhinoceros's steel-like body. Although the two looked very different, in the actual collision, it was the robust armored rhinoceros that suffered the most severe damage.

(End of this chapter)