Pokémon Ranch Story

Chapter 12 New Home Completed

[LV0 Ranch Hut → LV1 Ranch Hut]

Alliance Coins: 10000/30000

Timber: 450/500

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[The conditions have been met. Do you wish to spend 10000 Alliance Coins and 450 logs to repair the ranch cabin?]

"Yes!"

[Countdown begins, 19, 8, 7, 6...]

"Prison guard, you can't peek!"

"The magic trick won't work if it's seen, so you two can't secretly open your eyes."

"Lili~"

The foam squirrel controls its large ears to curl down just enough to cover its eyes, and it doesn't forget to use its tail to shield the marsupial's eyes as well.

Fearing that the Kangaskhan might peek and cause Natsuki's magic trick to fail.

[5, 4, 3, 2, 1... The ranch cabin has been repaired. Please select an accessory, host? (Note: Once selected, it cannot be changed.)]

"Can I also choose my own accessories?"

Surprised, Xia Mu clicked on the semi-transparent screen in front of him.

Just as he had guessed, there were very few accessories available for him to choose from.

That's true. A level 1 ranch cabin only uses so few resources. It's amazing that it can be built with such amazing resources.

After quickly scanning the area, Xia Mu made a decision.

He couldn't wait to see the marsupials' joyful and surprised expressions.

"Lili~"

With its big ears twitching, the foam squirrel seemed to be asking if it could open its eyes.

Hearing the sound, Xia Mu turned his gaze away from the brand-new and beautiful ranch cabin in front of him.

"It's ready!"

shuh~

The foam squirrel and the kangaroo opened their eyes almost simultaneously, eager to do so.

The next moment, the Kangaskhan stared in shock, its eyes wide, looking somewhat bewildered.

What about my big, dilapidated house?

Instead, it has become a cozy, fully equipped new ranch cabin.

"Haha~ Aren't I amazing?"

"Lili!"

The foam squirrel hopped onto Xia Mu's shoulder, nodding its little head vigorously, eager to go inside and take a look.

To the foam squirrel, Xia Mu was omnipotent; he could cook delicious food and perform magic tricks.

The only downside is that sometimes when I hold it too tightly at night, it can't breathe.

But Xia Mu's embrace was also very warm.

"Come with me, let's go see our new home." Xia Mu stepped forward, also looking forward to it.

After more than a week, with the help of the Golden Finger, he built a new home on the abandoned ranch.

His Story of Ranchland was now on the right track.

Pushing open the door, you are greeted by a large and spacious living room.

There isn't a single piece of furniture yet.

The wooden floor and walls are a bright yellow, giving a warm feeling.

"Oh, right!" Xia Mu smiled at the two Pokémon, "I also prepared gifts for you in the cabin."

“Long ga~ (Li li!)”

Gift!!!

Upon hearing the news, the marsupials stopped surrounding Xia Mu and began searching inside the ranch cabin.

The LV1 ranch cabin has only three rooms plus a bathroom.

The middle room is the living room, which is designed according to Xia Mu's needs.

A fireplace was installed on the right side of the wall near the bedroom.

The newly built cottage will allow him to live there for a long time, and measures to keep it warm in winter are essential.

Xia Mu also had an idea in mind about the space next to the fireplace.

He plans to buy a sofa to put there.

Ideally, there would be a television set, and I would be holding a foam squirrel in my arms, eating nuts and other snacks picked in the fall.

That was absolutely authentic.

The kitchen is on the left.

When Xia Mu came over, she saw the foam squirrel happily using its tail to pick up a duster and sweep away dust that wasn't actually there.

She stepped forward, hugged the foam squirrel, and rubbed her face against it. "Do you like it?"

"Lili!"

The foam squirrel's face flushed slightly as it responded forcefully.

With it, you can clean up dust and stains located in high places.

This is a very important thing for the bubble squirrel, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness.

"I'm glad you like it." Xia Mu pinched the ear and released the foam squirrel.

As a matter of course, the task was assigned: "From now on, the cleaning of the cabin will be in your hands, Foam Chipmunk."

dong dong~

The little paws patted its chest, and the foam squirrel tilted its head back with a serious expression, as if to say, 'Don't worry about me, Trainer.'

I took two steps at a time and arrived at the leftmost bedroom.

There was only one bed in the huge room.

Placed in the west corner, right against the wall, is a double bed.

Speaking of beds, one can't help but comment.

Actually, that was a stone kang (heated platform bed) that Xia Mu specifically requested, as it was convenient for heating in winter.

Only it can support the weight of the marsupial, preventing the bed from collapsing while it sleeps.

For example, right now, the Kangaskhan is cautiously probing the edge of the double bed.

He pressed his body down little by little, but the stone bed remained unmoved, more than enough to support the weight of the bag-like beast.

Instantly, the Kangaskhan was overjoyed.

From now on, it can sleep with Xia Mu too.

Xia Mu took in the Kangaskhan's movements and expressions without pointing it out.

The book that was placed on the bedside table was handed over, with six large characters clearly visible on the cover.

———Parenting Tips (Kangaroo Edition)

This is the gift that Xia Mu gave to Kangaskhan.

The kangaroo is about to give birth, and its prenatal anxiety needs to be addressed.

Otherwise, it could very likely affect itself and the little kangaroo.

The best way to alleviate anxiety is to understand it, and to combat the panic that arises from the unknown.

Parenting advice is the best remedy.

"Long woo!"

The kangaroo nodded repeatedly, moved.

Xia Mu had considered everything so thoroughly; it had been worried about this for some time.

Now, with Xia Mu's help, a solution has been found, and it can sleep peacefully again.

The kangaroo opened its arms and gave Xia Mu a bear hug.

"Alright, alright, put me down. Today is the housewarming day, and we need to move all our things into the camp."

Natsuki was genuinely happy for the Kangaskhan.

Helping Pokémon solve their problems—isn't that the very purpose of a trainer's existence?

Trainers and Pokémon can be comrades-in-arms, friends, or partners.

More importantly, it's family—family members with whom you live closely and intimately.

While the foam squirrels were cleaning, Natsuki and the kangaroo arrived at the campsite in front of the ranch cabin.

After spending a week in the wild, we can finally move into a house. It hasn't been an easy journey.

"Kingskin, come and lend a hand."

Xia Mu rolled up his sleeves and said, "Let's finish this as soon as possible so we can have the housewarming party sooner."

"Ouch!"

Shouting excitedly, the Kangaskhan swept the entire shelf up in its arms and followed behind Xia Mu.

In this way, one person and one Pokémon made more than a dozen trips back and forth to clean up the camp and move all the belongings into the ranch cabin.

The cottage is no longer empty; the rooms now feel more lively.

Tonight is the housewarming banquet, so it can't be anything less than a grand affair.

Xia Mu bought the ingredients a day in advance, put on the brand-new stove, tied on her apron, and unconsciously started humming a little tune.

Such leisurely time is not bad.

On the table, there is a braised sea bass (C), a plate of stir-fried chicken (C+), a plate of green beans and eggs (C-), a bowl of spicy clams (C+), and the grand finale dish, dried shrimp and cabbage (B).

The combination of these five dishes has once again created a unique culinary effect.

[Cooking Effect: Housewarming Celebration. Consuming these five dishes, each representing a special occasion, on this special day will slightly increase your luck.]

Chapter 13 Farming, Still Farming

In the year 198 of the League calendar, spring arrived in the Carlos region, and the climate gradually warmed up.

Xia Mu, wearing a straw hat and a T-shirt, stands before vast expanses of completely reclaimed farmland.

Unlike the orchards on one side, the farmland on this side is much larger.

The area was also divided into a grid pattern by Xia Mu, with each plot planted with completely different crops.

This will be his main source of income in the future, much more stable than fishing.

Simply plant the seeds, and then water, fertilize, and weed regularly.

Even in the event of severe drought or flood, some crops can still grow.

Moreover, Xia Mu chooses spring crops, which are very easy to grow and are perfect for beginners.

To make it easier to identify, Xia Mu also put up a sign next to it.

Mung beans, potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes—four simple and easy-to-make crops.