In mid-June, through the combined efforts of the residents and Pokémon in the territory, a brand new City rose on this land.
The architectural style was generally rich in medieval flair, with houses built of wood and red brick standing in neat rows. Between the houses were clean and tidy red brick streets, which looked both beautiful and full of life.
Early in the morning, Draconis received news from Old Butler Alfred.
"Your Highness, our City construction is half-finished, and a new residence has been prepared for you. The main body of residents in the territory has begun moving in batches."
Draconis nodded, finally feeling relieved upon hearing this news.
It wasn't easy!
"Take me to see it!" Draconis said.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Led by Alfred, Draconis quickly entered the new City.
Many Commoners had already gathered here, and just as Draconis had promised, every household received a house.
Some residents with savings could also pay money to purchase a street-front shop to operate their business.
Skilled individuals like Morik the blacksmith and Tack the carpenter could also receive an additional shop to open a blacksmith shop and a furniture store.
Walking on the clean and tidy red brick streets, Draconis looked at the scenery on both sides. His people wore new clothes woven from Mareep's wool. They gazed at the houses along the road, their faces showing expressions of disbelief, and some who were once slaves even teared up.
Because before this, they had never imagined that they could actually receive a house of their own, just like the free people!
Continuing forward, Draconis saw some of his people who had purchased shops.
At this moment, they were smiling as they placed berries, mushrooms, and other wild delicacies on their shelves.
In the blacksmith shop, Morik was directing a group of apprentices to help move smelting tools.
In the furniture store, Tack the carpenter stood among a pile of wooden furniture, his face full of smiles.
And Physician Lila and her Petilil had also moved the herb garden into the new City. Here, she had a larger garden, where sunlight would generously fill the entire garden, which was Petilil's favorite environment.
Not only humans, but even the Pokémon living in this territory were very happy.
Two Machoke and the workers stood on the road, smiling as they looked at the fruits of their diligent labor over this period.
Snovers and a group of children held hands, laughing and playing in the City's central square.
A flock of Pidove flapped their wings and flew in from afar. They landed on the rooftops, curiously observing the City below.
"Your Highness, your residence is just ahead." Alfred said apologetically, "Due to time constraints, your castle is not yet complete. Please bear with staying here for a while, Your Highness."
Draconis, however, waved his hand, his gaze fixed ahead.
There, a two-story mansion built of wood, bricks, and stone stood.
At first glance, what came into view was an open courtyard. Pushing open the iron gate and entering the courtyard, a beautifully polished red brick path extended from there all the way to the house.
In the courtyard, a lush berry tree was planted, and beneath the tree was an artificial lake. The lakeside was paved with pebbles gathered from the river.
At first sight of this, Draconis thought that he could raise some cute Water-type Pokémon he liked in this artificial lake in the future.
Continuing past the red brick path and pushing open the door, a large living room came into view.
The living room floor was covered with sturdy wooden floorboards. A red brick fireplace faced the main door, and in front of the fireplace was a sofa made of wool and wood. In the center of the sofa was a round wooden table, on which a vase was placed, holding a Gracidea flower, Shaymin's favorite.
To the east of the living room was the dining room. His subordinates had even custom-made a seating arrangement for Dragonair, Minccino, Larvesta, and Servine, according to their height and size, to make it easier for them to eat at the table.
Going up the stairs to the second floor, the layout of the second floor was a bit more complex, with the bedroom for sleeping and the study for handling official business located there.
The bedroom was large, nearly a hundred square meters. The wooden floor was covered with a intricately patterned carpet bearing the royal emblem. A large bed, about three meters long, was placed in the center of the room, with bed curtains, looking elegant and luxurious.
The foot of the bed faced the fireplace, so even in the cold winter, one wouldn't worry about the cold while sleeping here.
Beside the bed was a large window. Since glass manufacturing technology was not yet mature, the window used horizontal wooden blinds, and heavy, luxurious fabric curtains hung beside the window.
These curtains could help block sunlight, and in the cold winter, they could also serve to block cold wind and provide warmth.
"Minccino, Dragonair, and Servine, Larvesta, this is your new home with His Highness Draconis!" Alfred looked at the group of Pokémon beside Draconis and couldn't help but say with a smile.
Regarding their new home, the Pokémon, influenced by Draconis, all seemed very happy.
Dragonair and Larvesta were very happy. Servine appeared indifferent, but its glances around betrayed its true feelings.
As for Minccino—
With their severe cleanliness obsession, they had already skillfully begun to sweep the dust from the room with their fluffy tails.
Seeing this, Draconis was also quite pleased, as his Pokémon would now have more space to move around.
After visiting the new residence, Draconis said to the Pokémon:
"You all go play for a bit, I need to attend to some official business."
"Woo~!"
"Meeh la~!"
The Pokémon all responded.
Draconis smiled, then turned and went to the study with Alfred.
"Alfred, report on the situation within the territory."
"Yes, Your Highness." Alfred slowly began, "Currently, half of the new City's construction is complete. The residential area for Commoners, the trading street for selling goods, the bathhouse, the City hall for official business, and the barracks where Sir Gerolt and the other knights live are all initially finished."
"The remaining academy, prison, hospital, and some other facilities are not yet complete, but there is no need to worry. Our construction team will continue working to expand the scale of the City."
Hearing this, Draconis nodded slightly.
This progress was already quite good.
He glanced at his lord panel.
[Lord Name: Draconis]
[Territory: City (Unnamed)]
[People (Humans): 299 people (Click for details)]
[People (Pokémon): 123 (Click for details)]
[Public Support: 80]
[Satisfaction: 9260]
[Technology: Gathering, Fishing, Mining, Basic Ore Theory—]
"Sure enough, with better living conditions and environment, the people in the territory can provide a lot of satisfaction." Looking at the content on the panel, Draconis couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This way, he would be able to unlock more technologies.
At this moment, Alfred looked out at the bustling City through the second-floor window, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
It was truly unbelievable that they had actually built a City here...
Although it was still a bit rudimentary, he could almost foresee a bright future.
However, there was one more thing to confirm.
Alfred looked at his Highness and said, "Your Highness, the new City has been built, and it's time for us to give it a name. After everyone's joint discussion, five names have been thought of. Please take a look."
With that, Alfred placed a piece of paper in front of Draconis.
Draconis looked down and saw written on it:
New Rising City, Nimbasa City, City of Humans and Beasts, Hak City, City of Light.
Draconis: "—Wait, who came up with 'City of Humans and Beasts'?"
Alfred replied, "It was Sir Ryan who thought of it. Its meaning is a City where humans and magical beasts live together, abbreviated as City of Humans and Beasts. However, compared to this name, everyone unanimously believes that Draconis City is more suitable than the other names, because this is the City you led everyone to build together."
Draconis: "—"
It's just that these names all sounded a bit strange.
Draconis looked at them, pondered for a moment, and finally sighed helplessly, choosing a name he was more familiar with.
"In that case, let's call it Nimbasa City!"
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