The construction of the Pokémon Ranch was in full swing.
People used boats to transport the timber needed for construction to the opposite bank of the river.
Then, specialized construction workers would simply process the timber, turn it into wooden fences, and use them to enclose a large area of land there.
Finally, houses for the ranch owner and Pokémon to live in were built.
The ranch owner's house didn't need to be too luxurious, and most Pokémon preferred the outdoors to indoors, so a simple shelter for the Pokémon that could provide protection from the wind and rain was sufficient.
Under Draconis's personal supervision, people only took a few days to build a simple ranch.
In the Lord's Hall, Draconis sat at his desk, discussing with Alfred and others who would be suitable to manage that special ranch.
The chosen person must meet the following two requirements:
First, they must not be afraid of Pokémon.
Second, they must not only be meticulous but also patient, so they can take good care of the Pokémon living there.
Draconis carefully reviewed the information of each citizen, trying to find a suitable candidate.
"Your Highness doesn't need to worry," Alfred said. "I believe if this monster ranch operates smoothly this time, others will definitely find ways to run ranches later on."
Draconis hadn't worried about this point, after all, as long as the people here could see the benefits that raising Pokémon brought them, then certainly more people would raise Pokémon later.
"Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to manage the ranch?" Draconis asked.
"A candidate?" Alfred was slightly taken aback, then suggested, "Your Highness, how about Rick?"
"Rick?"
Alfred nodded: "He's the one who raises chickens in the territory."
Upon hearing this, Draconis immediately remembered.
Previously, the Knights Order had discovered wild chickens in the wilderness, and Rick happened to have experience raising chickens, so Draconis had entrusted him with this task.
However, what worried Draconis was that ordinary animals and Pokémon were not the same species, and some experience might not be applicable.
Seeing Draconis's expression, Alfred understood.
He then continued to suggest: "What about Megan? You previously entrusted her with those Magikarp, and based on my observations, she has raised those fish very well, and she isn't afraid of monsters like others."
"That is indeed a good candidate." Draconis immediately nodded: "Send someone to call Megan over."
A maid hurried away and, in a short while, brought Megan over.
Megan looked at the important figures there, and an expression of nervousness involuntarily appeared on her face.
"Don't be nervous, Megan," Alfred said kindly. "Your Highness called you here this time to ask if you are willing to manage a ranch."
"Manage a ranch?" Megan was startled, pointing to herself in disbelief and asking, "M-me?"
Could she really handle this job?
Draconis smiled and nodded, but he didn't continue the topic, instead bringing up another matter.
"Megan, how are those Magikarp doing?"
"Mm!" When Magikarp were mentioned, a smile couldn't help but appear on Megan's face: "They are very obedient monsters!"
"It seems you get along quite well with them." Draconis then asked, "It's not just Magikarp; many monsters in this world are the same. As long as you take care of them with your heart, they will respond to you."
"Megan, I trust you. Since you can raise Magikarp so well, you can certainly take good care of other monsters too, keeping them healthy and strong."
"But–" Megan quickly said, "But I don't know if I can do it!"
She was just an ordinary, unremarkable, weak woman!
"You must believe in yourself, Megan." Draconis encouraged: "Why don't you try it first? Not only you, but those six Magikarp will also move to that ranch with you and help you take care of the other monsters there."
Hearing this, Megan hesitated.
After a while, she nodded and said, "—I understand, I will try my best!"
"Then this information about raisable monsters is for you. It contains various ways to care for monsters and their preferences. Take it back and read it carefully. If you have any questions you don't understand, you can come and ask me." Draconis handed over the information he had prepared in advance.
"Yes, Your Highness!" Megan respectfully took it with both hands, so nervous that her palms were sweating.
"I remember you live with your brother, right?" Draconis casually asked.
"Huh?" Megan subconsciously nodded: "Yes!"
"Then how about this, you and your brother move to that ranch together!" Draconis remembered that Megan's brother also had experience caring for Pokémon.
He had been taking care of the Bouffalant in the territory.
"Yes!" Megan responded.
"You go back first. If there are suitable monsters later, I will send them to you." Draconis said with a smile.
"Yes, Draconis Your Highness!" Megan bowed respectfully, then turned and left the place.
Draconis watched her figure gradually disappear until she was out of sight, then he stood up, preparing to go train with Dratini and Snivy.
However, just then, Anna's voice suddenly came from outside.
"Teacher, I've brought the Combee back!"
Hmm? Draconis was slightly startled. The next second, he saw Anna rushing in from outside, carrying a large bucket of honey.
Behind her were several monsters.
A Vespiquen and dozens of Combee.
Draconis's eyes widened, a little surprised, but he quickly reacted.
"Well done, Anna."
"Hehe!" Anna scratched her head sheepishly: "Actually, Zorua invited Vespiquen and them over!"
"You also worked hard, Zorua." Draconis then turned his gaze to the Zorua next to Anna.
"Mew!"
Zorua's small face was full of pride.
So Draconis then turned his gaze to the Vespiquen and the group of Combee following behind Anna.
And Vespiquen and the Combee were also sizing up the human in front of them at this moment.
As the leader of the group, Vespiquen naturally understood the status of the human in front of her among all humans.
"Bee." Vespiquen was the first to speak.
It's just that Draconis couldn't understand the Pokémon language, but since Vespiquen had followed, she must have understood the current situation.
After a brief thought, Draconis said, "Welcome to our ranks, Vespiquen, Combee. I am Draconis, the lord of this territory."
"Bee."
Vespiquen bowed gracefully.
"I wonder if Anna has told you that we need the honey you produce as food to survive."
"In return, we will open up a flower field for you to gather nectar to produce sweet honey."
"In addition, we will do our best to protect your safety and the safety of your honey, to prevent you from being attacked by other monsters."
"Of course, if winter comes later and the flowers outside wither, making it impossible to collect nectar, we humans will also provide you with honey as food to help you get through the cold winter."
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