"Ying Treasure."
"Ying Treasure!!"
"Ying Treasure——"
The cave that originally belonged to Tyrantrum has now undergone a complete transformation.
The dull and jagged rock walls are gone, replaced by an abundance of vine-like plants and various flowers covering it, with special luminous plants mixed in.
Even without the light from the campfire, the cave is sufficiently bright for any normal activity.
A group of small and adorable Cherrim and Cherubi, carrying Tree Fruits, enter the cave, chatting and laughing as they bounce around cutely.
Once inside the cave, they neatly stack the Tree Fruits in the deepest corner, maintaining perfect order.
The pile of Tree Fruits is already half the height of a person, with assorted colors emitting a faint fragrance that is quite enticing.
However, the Cherrim don't pay attention to the fragrant Tree Fruits; after arranging them neatly, they run joyfully to another side.
Natsuhiko is fiddling with his equipment, constantly activating machines to produce various Energy Blocks of different qualities and purposes.
Don't ask where the electricity comes from.
Beedrill silently watches from the corner, looking somewhat helpless, with some lines connected to its wings.
Seeing the Cherrim returning, Natsuhiko smiles and hands them Energy Blocks.
The Cherrim immediately laugh joyfully, and without hesitation, sit on the ground and start munching.
They.
Have been hired by Natsuhiko.
All the arrangements inside the cave are completed by Cherrim and Cherubi, along with some other Grass-type Pokémon.
It has now been fifteen days since Natsuhiko forcefully captured the first Cherrim.
And in these fifteen days, Natsuhiko and his Pokémon have achieved glorious victories.
They cleared large areas, nominating those regions as part of their territory.
Unexpectedly, in the Pokemon Realm as a drifting soul, upon reaching here in the Alternate Space, he actually became a Great Lord.
The territory not only boasts rich resources but also includes a group of cute servants (Cherrim, Cherubi).
Due to the extensive area clearing, entering the regions to pick Tree Fruits and collect various materials and items was very time-consuming, so Natsuhiko offered the Cherrim the chance to exchange Energy Blocks.
Every time he cleared a region, the Cherrim would enter, picking all the ripe Tree Fruits and bringing them back.
This saved him time, and the Cherrim obtained some Energy Blocks they loved, achieving a win-win situation.
Thus.
Through this repeated cooperation, Natsuhiko and the Cherrim became thoroughly acquainted.
The "bad guy" image he painstakingly crafted earlier had long been overturned.
Even if he acts "fierce" towards the Cherrim now, they aren't afraid.
In their eyes, Natsuhiko is a typical tough-talker with a soft heart; they almost got bluffed previously.
Currently, in the hearts of the Cherrim, Natsuhiko is a complete "good guy."
Of course, this is only in their perception.
To those Pokémon whose territories have been cleared by Natsuhiko, he still is an antagonist, and a strong one at that.
Under the law of survival of the fittest, the defeated Pokémon have no reason to complain.
In these fifteen days of intense combat, the greatest gain is not the Tree Fruit pile in the corner, nor the Pokémon Items like Miracle Seeds and various herbs beside Natsuhiko.
The real greatest gain is his Pokémon.
Beedrill frequently facing Elite Level opponents has significantly stepped forward on the Elite Level path.
Doublade's evolution isn't far off, but its strength has perfectly stabilized at the Elite Level, with a more "accurate" self-perception and notable progress.
The biggest changes are seen in Yujira and Togetic.
Though both Pokémon are currently at Senior Level, they claim that they aren't far from Elite Level—they're just waiting for a suitable opportunity.
This is undoubtedly great news for Natsuhiko.
Once Yujira and Togetic reach Elite Level, it means all his Pokémon will finally be on the same level for the first time.
Combining mutual momentum and Natsuhiko's tactical plans, the comprehensive strength will definitely see a huge boost.
If all four Pokémon reach Elite Level, Natsuhiko feels it wouldn't be impossible to challenge Gym Leader Level opponents.
And if they can handle Gym Leader Level Pokémon, it means he can attempt to challenge the biggest three groups here: Archeops, Yanmega, Braviary, and Mandibuzz.
As long as the plan is well-arranged and tactics are accurately executed, there's a chance to overcome them.
Those three groups occupy large territories and have been established for so long, surely hiding the best treasures.
Beyond these three major groups, the surrounding areas, big and small, have almost all been swept by Natsuhiko.
Aside from Pokémon progression, Natsuhiko himself has grown considerably.
First is his psychic powers.
Due to frequent usage and cooperating with Yujira numerous times, his psychic powers have improved.
Although the volume hasn't increased much, his precise control has improved.
This has led to significant improvements in his Energy Block manufacturing.
With so many Tree Fruits at his disposal, even if he fails, it remains a food cherished by Cherrim, so there's no fear of wastage.
Breeder is a career requiring continuous attempts and mastery, heavily reliant on resources. With no fear of waste, Natsuhiko can now more reliably produce Advanced Energy Blocks.
The success rate is fifty percent.
This is a considerably high success rate, as many Breeders holding Advanced Breeder certificates may not achieve this.
A portion of it benefits from psychic power assistance.
But regardless of method or aids, successfully making them is all that matters.
This means even if he leaves this Alternate Space and returns to the Pokemon Realm, he can increase his income by selling Advanced Energy Blocks.
It's unfortunate that the complexity of making Advanced Energy Blocks makes it hard for Natsuhiko to efficiently produce them while also nurturing his Pokémon.
Otherwise, without saying anything else, he'd first aim to achieve a "small goal."
After feeding the Pokémon and storing the Energy Block manufacturing tools, Natsuhiko looks at the wall.
Where there's a map he drew of the surrounding region.
Apart from the territories of Archeops, Yanmega, and Braviary, and Mandibuzz marked in original condition, the other areas have been marked off.
However.
His attention isn't on these three major group territories.
Rather, it's on a specially marked place.
It's a place he discovered accidentally while clearing a region.
A ruin hidden in the Dense Forest.
The ruin is buried underground, with an entrance covered by shrubs; lucky discovery prevented it from remaining hidden.
Back then, the primary goal was clearing surrounding areas, so he didn't enter.
Now, with surroundings clear and uncertain about defeating the three major groups, he's focused on the ruin.
Perhaps.
He might find some good things there.