But how was this achieved?
Shaping ordinary clay used for bricks into the form of a Golurk and making it move.
Draconis recalled Golurk's types: Ground and Ghost. Could it be that a soul needed to be put into it as a power source during its creation?
This was pure black technology!
Unfortunately, before the technology was unlocked, he couldn't view more detailed information.
Draconis felt a pang of regret, but he still chose to unlock three technologies based on the current situation in his territory: [Advanced Berry Cultivation], [Fertilizer Science], and [Toilets].
As a result, all the satisfaction he had painstakingly accumulated during this period was instantly depleted.
But at the same time, a large amount of information flooded into Draconis's mind.
[Unlocked cultivation techniques and planting methods for rare Berries such as Liechi Berry, Yache Berry, and Custap Berry!]
[Unlocked methods for making crop Growth fertilizers!]
[Unlocked methods for building toilets!]
"With this, the residents and Pokémon in the territory will have designated places for excretion," Draconis thought.
He quickly reviewed the fertilizer production process and then discovered that there were several types of fertilizers.
One type was made by mixing crop stalks with Bouffalant's excrement, then treading and piling it.
Another type involved human excrement after composting, a technology that could be linked with [Toilets].
Draconis glanced at the toilet technology. This toilet was not a simple pit latrine but a complete system combining decomposition, filtration, oxidation, and conversion.
The effects of different fertilizers also varied. Some could accelerate crop Growth, while others could make the soil more fertile.
As for modern chemical fertilizers, they weren't available yet, but these were already sufficient.
Draconis left a few Pokémon at home, while he went to the Lord's Hall, summoned Alfred, and instructed him to arrange for workers to build toilets and make fertilizers.
Alfred, having received the order, quickly left.
Draconis finally let out a long breath.
He looked at the technology panel at the item named [Golett] and couldn't help but think: I still need to find a way to gain more satisfaction.
Draconis was eager to know how to create Golett and Golurk.
If he had these two Pokémon, the productivity in the territory could be greatly unleashed, and the construction progress of the city would also significantly increase.
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At the same time, at Megan's ranch.
Megan directed her brother Chris to dig a pond in the ranch and divert water from the river.
Once the pond became clear, Megan carefully placed the six Magikarp into it, one by one.
Watching the Magikarp swim leisurely in the pond, Megan stood up and let out a long breath.
"Alright, live well here!"
Chris, standing nearby, also breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to look at the beehives where many Combee resided, then reminded his sister:
"We must not forget Draconis's instructions."
"Yes, brother!"
Chris looked around and said to his sister, "You go take care of those Pokémon, I'll go plant the flower seeds."
His Highness said that these Pokémon rely on Gathering nectar to make honey. If there was a dedicated flower field in the ranch, these Pokémon wouldn't have to fly so far to Gather nectar.
With that, Chris began to act.
These flower seeds were a rare species called Gracidea, rumored to have been presented as tribute by envoys from other continents, and were extremely rare in the Unova region.
His Majesty the King, knowing that Draconis liked flowers, gave him these seeds to take to his territory and plant in his own garden.
But now, Draconis had entrusted such precious flower seeds to them for planting—
They must not fail His Highness's expectations and must cultivate these flowers well!
Chris secretly made up his mind.
On the other side, Megan cautiously approached the beehives, gazing at the golden, palace-like rooms inside and smelling the sweet honey. Megan felt as if the scene was a dream.
She unconsciously stared for a long time until a Combee flew in from outside, startling Megan awake.
She carefully knocked on the doorframe and said, "Um, excuse me!"
The Combee and Vespiquen in the beehive all looked over.
This was Megan's first time facing these unfamiliar Pokémon alone, and she unconsciously became nervous.
"Um, is there anything I can help you with?" Megan asked cautiously.
Seeing this, Vespiquen could clearly sense that this human seemed a bit afraid of them. "Bee~"
It let out a gentle Growl.
Then, a Combee flew over with some honey and stopped in front of Megan.
"? Is this for me?" Megan was a little surprised.
The Combee happily nodded, then flew back to the Queen's side.
Megan put the honey in her mouth, and her eyes instantly lit up.
"So sweet!"
"Bee~" Vespiquen let out a gentle Growl.
"Thank you all!" Megan was no longer as nervous as before.
She pointed to herself and said to the Combee, "If you need any help, be sure to tell me. My brother and I will do our best to help you!"
"Bee~" Vespiquen readily agreed.
Megan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At night, Megan and her brother Chris stayed at the ranch to rest.
Their belongings had been moved from their previous house to here.
Although the house here was not large, it was fully functional and had several rooms.
After a busy day, the siblings went to bed early and fell into a deep sleep.
Late at night, when everything was quiet.
Above the ranch, a black moth Pokémon with an orange stripe on its abdomen tracked the sweet scent to this place.
It flew in a circle in the air, its gaze quickly Lock-On to one of the buildings, and a greedy look appeared in its eyes.
That was Mothim, a Pokémon with no fixed abode that constantly flies over mountains and fields in search of its favorite nectar.
Scholars have observed that although Mothim's main diet is nectar, it never Gathers it itself and is rarely seen in flower fields.
Only when it is late at night does Mothim become very active, flying around and stealing honey from the nests of sleeping Combee.
Now, it was back again.
Mothim looked greedily at the beehives below.
It was not in a hurry but patiently flew around the area a few times. Only after confirming that all the Pokémon here were sound asleep did Mothim quietly sneak into the beehive.
Seeing the room full of stored honey, Mothim's eyes instantly lit up.
Is this… paradise?
It quickly flew forward, expertly bypassing the sleeping Combee, and used its pointed mouth to suck the sweet honey. Perhaps Mothim was too engrossed in its sucking, and it accidentally made a sound.
This sound instantly woke up the surrounding Combee and Vespiquen.
Seeing someone stealing honey, the Combee and Vespiquen instantly became enraged.
"Bee!"