Following the townsfolk's directions, The Joy Sisters successfully arrived in front of a mansion.
Entering the courtyard, they were greeted by a vibrant flower field, beautifully maintained. Beside the flower field was a lush herb garden, where several Pokémon were leisurely basking in the sun.
Joy Alia looked at the identical Pokémon and couldn't help but recall what Prince Draconis had just said.
"Sister, we don't have a Curse, do we?"
This meant that people who came near them wouldn't become unfortunate—
Joy Rin didn't know the answer to that question either.
"It's meaningless to think about these things now. Since Prince Draconis has accepted us, what we should do now is to diligently learn skills to repay him," Joy Rin said to her sister.
Joy Alia was startled for a moment, then nodded in response: "Yes, Sister!"
Joy Rin stepped forward and knocked on the door.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
Soon, footsteps were heard from inside, and then the door opened from within, revealing a young woman.
"Excuse me, is this Miss Lila's home?" Joy Rin asked.
"That's me." Lila looked at the two identical girls in surprise and couldn't help but ask, "Who are you?"
"Prince Draconis sent us."
Saying this, Joy Rin handed over the letter of recommendation she held.
Lila reached out, took it, opened the envelope, and scanned its contents, then smiled and said to the two:
"Come in!"
Seeing this, Joy Rin couldn't help but feel relieved.
Miss Lila seemed very accommodating. She walked ahead, leading the way for the sisters, and said: "Welcome to Nimbasa City, don't worry, His Highness has told me about you. From now on, you two will stay and learn how to become physicians with me!"
"Physicians?" The sisters were stunned.
"That's right!" Lila smiled and nodded: "His Highness said you are very suitable for this job. It seems His Highness has high hopes for you!"
Hearing this, The Joy Sisters suddenly felt somewhat overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.
How could this be?
They had only just met for the first time!
"His Highness's arrangements must have a deeper meaning," Lila said softly: "Since that's the case, I will also teach you wholeheartedly. Don't be afraid, His Highness is a benevolent and wise King."
"You probably don't know yet, do you? Seven months ago, this was still a wasteland. Under the leadership of Prince Draconis, we only took seven months to build a City on this land!"
"Seven months?!" Joy Alia couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Of course, it wasn't just human strength; Pokémon also played a huge role in it!" Lila said with a smile.
Pokémon—
Joy Rin and her sister exchanged glances. They suddenly realized that this town was very different from the towns they had seen before.
It seemed that Pokémon could be seen everywhere here.
Lila noticed the sisters' expressions and couldn't help but smile: "Don't worry, Pokémon aren't as scary as we imagine. Look, how cute they are!"
Lila reached out and stroked a Petilil's head.
The Joy Sisters couldn't help but swallow.
"Alright, let's get back to the main topic!" Lila said: "Since His Highness has entrusted you to me, for the coming period, I will impart all my medical knowledge. I hope you will study hard and not let down His Highness's expectations."
"Yes!" The sisters quickly responded.
"Becoming a qualified physician is not an easy task. Compounding medicines, identifying herbs, diagnosing patients' injuries, and prescribing targeted treatments—not only humans, but Pokémon will also be our patients," Lila explained.
The sisters listened attentively. To thank Prince Draconis for accepting them, and to live up to Prince Draconis's expectations, they must study hard!
Outside the window, the sun was bright, and a gentle breeze blew, causing the Petilil to sway gently.
The Joy Sisters made up their minds at this moment.
Starting today, a new life begins!
*
"Prince Draconis, the group of Commoners sent by His Majesty has all been settled."
At night, Old Butler Alfred slowly reported the recent situation in the territory to Draconis.
"Under the leadership of Sir Gerolt, two hundred knights from the Royal City have also joined our army. As per your instructions, Sir Gerolt plans to go outside the City tomorrow to find Pokémon partners for them."
"The remaining farmers, physicians, miners, blacksmiths, and carpenters have all gone to their respective posts, playing their roles in the City, smelting ores for everyone, and making furniture."
"The families of these people have also moved into the City and are slowly integrating here."
"In addition, Zak's caravan has also settled in our City, and their shops have started selling specialties from other cities to the people inside the City."
Hearing this, Draconis nodded.
Good, everything was developing in the direction he had planned.
However—
Draconis suddenly thought of the group of Pokémon that Old King had sent, who were Slaves in the Royal City.
"How are that group of Pokémon doing?" he asked.
"As per your instructions, a natural reserve has been designated outside the City, and a group of Pokémon has already gone there to live. A group of Pokémon like Skitty, who cannot live on their own, have remained in the City and been adopted by some Commoners. Another group, mainly Conkeldurr and Machoke, have joined the Home of the Machoke, and under the leadership of the two previous Machoke, have joined the construction team to work for us," Alfred replied.
"Oh?" Draconis was a little surprised.
"As of now, the construction team has a total of forty Machoke, six Machop, thirty-two Conkeldurr, and eight Timburr. There's also something that greatly surprised me."
"What?"
Alfred's face showed a hint of surprise: "This group of Pokémon completed two weeks' worth of our work in just one day today—at this rate, our City will be completely built by next week at the latest."
Such high efficiency, even Draconis couldn't help but be very surprised.
This, this, this, this—these Pokémon are too capable, aren't they?!
But then again.
With the addition of this group of Machoke and Conkeldurr, the number of Pokémon in the construction team had already approached ninety.
With so many Pokémon, could the Home of the Machoke still accommodate them?
Alfred seemed to have seen the doubt in Draconis's mind, and he explained: "The Home of the Machoke can no longer accommodate so many Pokémon, but His Highness doesn't need to worry. These Machoke have already gained the recognition of the workers, and they have invited some Machoke and Conkeldurr back to their own residences to live with them."
Hearing this, Draconis finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"You've worked hard, Alfred." This loyal Old Butler had always diligently carried out his decisions, and Draconis's heart was filled with gratitude.
Otherwise, if it were just him, he wouldn't be able to handle all these matters.
"It's no hardship to help His Highness." Alfred looked at Draconis, who had undergone a world of change, and couldn't help but exclaim: "If His Majesty were to see you now, he would surely be greatly surprised."
If seven months ago His Highness was just a prince who had just left the Royal City and was ignorant of worldly affairs, then now His Highness had begun to possess the qualities of a true King.
His Highness has grown up! Alfred's heart was filled with emotion.
Draconis didn't know what to say, so he could only change the subject: "It's getting late, Alfred, you should go back and rest early too!"
Alfred bowed, and then slowly withdrew.
"Yes, Your Highness, please also rest early."
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