Watching Alfred's figure disappear, Draconis slowly exhaled a turbid breath.
It was late at night, and the territory was brightly lit.
Draconis stood at the window on the second floor, gazing at the entire town, an unparalleled sense of satisfaction welling up from the bottom of his heart.
The light of kerosene lamps shone from the windows of every household; residents should be gathered around dining tables at this moment, enjoying dinner with their families and Pokémon.
The wild Pokémon living in the town had probably also filled their bellies and were curled up in the grass, on roadside benches, or on rooftops, sleeping peacefully.
Inside the town, there was a bustling scene of prosperity everywhere.
Outside the town were vast Pokémon ranches and fields.
The ranches raised various Pokémon that could produce agricultural by-products like honey and wool, while the crops in the fields thrived with the help of Dugtrio, Drilbur, and Sandshrew.
These Berry fields, ranches, and farmlands provided the material foundation for the entire territory, sustaining people's daily needs.
Now, his territory was finally beginning to get on track!
Draconis breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, it was time to vigorously develop internal town facilities, encourage commercial development, build medical facilities like Pokémon Centers and hospitals, basic infrastructure like shops and academies, and also breeding houses for hatching eggs and caring for Pokémon.
In addition, Morik's production of "Poké Balls" also needed to be expanded.
Because once the town was fully built, Draconis decided to officially popularize "Trainer culture" among the residents of the territory, using Pokémon eggs cultivated in the breeding houses to distribute them to the children in the territory, trying to cultivate the first batch of Pokémon Trainers of this era.
Trainers also played a crucial role in the development of the territory.
Besides serving as combat power to protect the town, the profession of Trainer could also play a significant role in daily life.
The army had its responsibilities, and ordinary Trainers also had their roles.
For example, if ordinary Commoners wanted to interact with a certain Pokémon or wanted to raise a Pokémon, but couldn't do it on their own.
At such times, they could entrust the task to Trainers, using their strength to interact with their desired Pokémon.
In addition, these Trainers could also help resolve incidents of Pokémon causing trouble or rioting within the town.
Previously, the number of Pokémon in the territory was small, so such incidents rarely occurred.
But now, as the number of Pokémon in the territory increased, the probability of them getting out of control or rioting would also increase.
Draconis silently formulated the next development path in his mind.
Just then, Dragonair's voice came from behind him.
"Woo?"
Turning around, Draconis saw Dragonair, Larvesta, Victini, and a few Minccino peeking out from outside the study.
Seeing their appearance, Draconis immediately understood.
They had come to urge him to go to bed since he hadn't returned to his room yet!
"Alright, I'm coming!"
Draconis quickly washed up, then took off his clothes and got into bed.
Seeing him in place, the group of Pokémon beside him also happily ran to their respective spots.
Five Minccino slept haphazardly at the foot of the bed.
Servine lay on the carpet by the bed.
Dragonair curled up to Draconis's left.
Larvesta lay on Draconis's stomach.
Victini looked on curiously at this scene, then unceremoniously flew into Draconis's blanket, burrowing into his arms, revealing only its head, and thoughtfully pulled the blanket over itself.
"nini~!"
Surrounded by a group of Pokémon, Draconis felt both happy and troubled.
If it were winter, how wonderful it would be for everyone to huddle together for warmth and sleep.
But it was already June, the temperature was gradually rising, and there was already a hint of summer.
Sleeping crammed together at this time, Draconis only felt unbearably hot.
Especially since Larvesta naturally had a high body temperature; these past few nights, Draconis often woke up in the middle of the night from the heat, and when he touched his back, it was already drenched in sweat.
Especially since there was no air conditioning in this era, Draconis couldn't even imagine what summer would be like.
Ah, if only he could bring that Articuno from the snowy mountains home to use as an air conditioner for cooling! Draconis couldn't help but fantasize.
If that didn't work, it would be good if he could just encounter a Gengar!
It was a pity that since he transmigrated, Draconis hadn't encountered many Ghost-type Pokémon.
But speaking of Ice-type Pokémon—Kyurem's figure couldn't help but reappear in Draconis's mind.
Before, his strength was limited, and he wouldn't have been a match for Kyurem at all.
But in these past few months, he had been giving his Pokémon devilish special training.
According to the progress, Draconis felt that Servine was close to evolving into Serperior.
Dragonair should still be some distance away from evolving into Dragonite.
As for Larvesta, it would probably take even longer to evolve.
But then again.
Would Victini, a Mythical Pokémon, be a match for Kyurem?
Draconis glanced at Victini's move panel; the moves it had mastered were quite impressive.
Such as Incinerate, Flame Burst, Zen Headbutt, Inferno, Flamethrower, Psychic, V-create—
But from Victini's data, it was clearly more inclined towards support than combat.
It is said that Victini is a Pokémon that brings victory, and it is rumored that Trainers with Victini will win any battle.
This Pokémon can generate infinite energy within its body, and Victini can share this energy with anything it touches; if a Pokémon receives Victini's shared, infinitely generated energy, it will be filled with power.
Draconis carefully recalled the original owner's memories, but unfortunately, he didn't find any battle scenes involving Victini in them.
He pondered for a moment, then decided to directly ask the Pokémon in question.
"Victini."
"nini?" Victini, who had slept all afternoon, had no intention of sleeping now; hearing Draconis call it, it immediately flew up.
"I want to ask you a question," Draconis said.
"nini!" Victini happily patted its chest with its small hand, 'Ask away! It will definitely tell Draconis everything!'
"It's like this, I want to know, are you good at battling other Pokémon?" Draconis asked.
"nini?" Battle?
Victini paused, it carefully recalled its past, then nodded with fighting spirit: "nini!"
Of course! It had never lost any battle it had fought!
But—why was Draconis suddenly asking about this?
"nini?" There was some confusion on Victini's small face.
Draconis sighed, resting his arm as a pillow, and explained: "My eldest and second brothers are about to start a war. I heard that they have two legendary Pokémon by their side, Reshiram, the Vast White Pokémon, and Zekrom, the Deep Black Pokémon."
"Their strength is immense, far surpassing ordinary Pokémon. At this time, with our strength alone, we are basically no match for them."
"nini—" Victini's eyes were filled with determination: "nini!"
No matter what, it would definitely protect Draconis!
Although the opponent was formidable, it would also give its all!
Seeing Victini's expression, Draconis couldn't help but chuckle: "I'm not asking you to go to battle on the front lines."
"nini?"
"I want to ask you a favor," Draconis slowly said: "I heard that within the kingdom, besides Reshiram and Zekrom, there is also a dragon named Kyurem. Its strength is no less than Reshiram and Zekrom, so I thought, if we could gain its recognition, we would have the power to fight against my eldest and second brothers."
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