The establishment of the Pokémon Flying Taxi Company went even smoother than Draconis had imagined.
Lured by the promise of endless delicious food and safe nests, the Flying-type Pokémon showed nearly perfect cooperation.
Indeed, Pokémon will never be slaves, unless they get free food and lodging—
At the temporary site, Machoke transported the passenger vehicles, which the craftsmen had prepared earlier, to the open area.
These vehicles resembled cars, featuring a streamlined design that minimized wind resistance, and depending on the model, they were equipped with two to four seats for passengers.
The front end of the vehicle had a dedicated seat for the driver.
The driver needed to be a human on good terms with the Braviary, commanding it to ascend, descend, or change direction.
The windows used the latest tempered glass fired by the Factory; this glass was produced by rapidly cooling ordinary glass after high-temperature melting, making it hard, windproof, and very safe.
Passengers inside the vehicle could also enjoy the scenery of the Unova land through the glass.
A horizontal bar was installed on the roof of the vehicle for the Pokémon to grip with their talons.
"Come on, Braviary, you try it first!" Draconis patted the two-person vehicle.
The majestic and exceptionally brave Braviary flew over decisively, following Draconis's instructions to land on the roof and grip the horizontal bar with its massive talons.
"Woah!"
After completing the action, Braviary turned its head to look at Draconis.
"Wait a moment." Draconis nodded at it, then circled the vehicle, observing carefully. Braviary is a Pokémon with extremely developed lower limbs; its legs are thick and its talons are enormous, radiating a sense of power, surpassing even Corviknight.
He heard that in the Alola Region, people call Braviary the "Warrior of the Sky."
Seeing no issues, Draconis and Larvesta boarded the vehicle. He sat in the seat, tapped the roof, and said, "Alright, Braviary, take us for a spin around Nimbasa City!"
"Woah!"
Braviary let out a deep cry.
It slowly flapped its wings, and accompanied by a rising air current, the entire vehicle body gently lifted into the air.
Alfred, Machoke, and the others below also watched the scene with considerable nervousness.
The cabin swayed lightly, rising higher and higher with Braviary's movements.
The figures of the people below gradually shrank, and Nimbasa City slowly receded. Looking out the window, one could see the vast, boundless green wilderness and the towering snow mountains in the distance.
Draconis and Larvesta fastened their seatbelts, carefully experiencing the sensation of riding this flying taxi.
"Hmm, it's quite stable. I wonder if it will shake too much when Braviary flies at full speed."
Thinking this, Draconis said, "Braviary, fly around Nimbasa City at full speed!"
"Woah!"
Braviary flapped its wings, and its speed suddenly increased, causing the cabin to start shaking with its movements.
The surrounding scenery rapidly blurred backward, constantly changing.
Braviary gripped the horizontal bar tightly, and the intense shaking he had imagined did not occur.
Draconis nodded slightly, pondering, "Hmm, it's more stable than I thought, and passengers won't experience significant motion sickness."
The airflow generated by Braviary's high-speed flight was also isolated by the tempered glass. This trip was practically perfect.
After providing further training to these Flying Pokémon, leading them to practice the shortest routes between different cities, the Flying Pokémon Taxi service could officially be put into use.
In addition to carrying people, the power of these Flying Pokémon could also be used to help transport goods.
As he mused, Braviary slowly descended onto the ground.
"Your Majesty, how was it?" Alfred immediately stepped forward to inquire.
"Not bad," Draconis nodded. "With their help, we can travel to other cities much more conveniently in the future."
Alfred immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Draconis continued, "Next, we need to set up taxi stations in other cities. A round trip makes the system complete."
However, this matter would take a considerable amount of time.
After all, finding suitable Flying Pokémon and training them also requires a lot of time.
But compared to laying railway tracks and researching the steam train, it was definitely faster.
"Well, let's start the trial run with places close to us, like Opelucid City and Black City!" Draconis pondered.
He would start by promoting it nearby, and then slowly expand it nationwide.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Alfred replied.
Draconis stroked the large head of the Braviary in front of him, then turned his gaze to the other Flying-type Pokémon around, saying to them, "Later, you can find a human you like to work with. They will help guide your direction, and if you encounter any problems on the way, they will solve them with you."
"Woah~!"
The Pokémon agreed in unison.
Seeing this, Draconis let out a long sigh of relief.
He returned to the castle with Alfred, standing on the balcony overlooking the city below, which was operating in an orderly manner.
Next, they just had to wait for all this to slowly mature.
Once the workers were fully trained, the Factory would officially be put into use, and the goods it produced would be sold all over the world, bringing huge economic benefits to Eindoak.
Next came the research and application of the Poké Ball and the steam engine. Both the steam train and steamship required it.
With the steamship, they could usher in the Age of Great Navigation, sending people to other regions and introducing their unique Pokémon to the Unova Region.
For example, Miltank, Garganacl, Alcremie, Gogoat, Indeedee—
These Pokémon are closely related to human production and can bring about huge changes to human life.
Miltank's milk, Garganacl's rock salt, Alcremie's cream, Gogoat's goat milk, and Indeedee's services, among others.
The nutritional value and efficacy contained in these Pokémon products were absolutely incomparable to things produced by ordinary animals.
The Unova Region was gradually stabilizing, and what they should do now was recuperate and build up strength.
"Your Majesty, all the work in Nimbasa City is now on the right track, and you should take a good rest," Old Butler Alfred couldn't help but advise.
He had witnessed everything His Majesty had done during this period, which was nothing short of exhaustive and painstaking effort.
The development of the kingdom was important, but His Majesty's health was even more crucial.
"I should indeed take a good rest—" Draconis murmured.
"Your Majesty, the season has entered summer recently, and the weather is getting hot. If you are willing, you can go to Undella Town to relax," Alfred recommended with a smile.
"I hear it is a famous summer resort within the kingdom. Many nobles and wealthy people travel there with their families to escape the heat as soon as summer arrives!"
More importantly, His Majesty had powerful Pokémon like Dragonite and Kyurem by his side.
Furthermore, the distance between Undella Town and Nimbasa City was not far, and those two Pokémon could fly back and forth quickly.
Undella Town?
Draconis remembered that it was a seaside town located in the eastern part of the Unova Region, famous as a summer resort even worldwide.
In the game, Caitlin, one of the Unova Elite Four, specifically bought a villa here and regularly came to rest and vacation.
Not only that, even Cynthia, the Champion of the Sinnoh Region, would come here and appear at Caitlin's villa.
Besides Cynthia, Draconis recalled that Drayden, Cilan, Elesa, Skyla, and Iris would also come to visit.
He just wondered what Undella Town looked like in this era—
Draconis thought for a moment and quickly made a decision.
He had been busy lately and hadn't spent much time with Dragonite and the others.
Since that was the case, he would give himself three days off!
He would treat it as an "incognito visit" to see what the Unova Region looked like under his rule.
It was also a perfect chance to take Dragonite and Serperior to Undella Town for a vacation.
"In that case, I will take a break!" Draconis said.
Hearing this, Alfred looked relieved.
"If anything happens while I'm away, you can have Anna and her Braviary find me.
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Draconis instructed.
"Your Majesty, Anna has already gone to the Trainer Association in Castelia City to promote Pokémon and Trainer culture, as per your instructions," Alfred reminded him.
Draconis: "—" He was so busy he had forgotten.
"Then let Evan's Pidove come!" Draconis said.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Nimbasa City is currently thriving, and with Lord Gerolt and the others here, you can rest assured and enjoy your break!" Alfred said.
Draconis nodded, and when he told Dragonite and Serperior the news, it immediately sparked cheers from the Pokémon.
Except, of course, Kyurem and Golett.
Kyurem showed little reaction, merely raising an eyelid.
Golett was simply dumbfounded; judging by its appearance, it clearly didn't understand what vacation meant.
"Everyone, come into your Poké Balls!" Draconis smiled, taking out the Poké Balls. "You'll know once we get there!"
Dragonite, Serperior, Larvesta, Kyurem, Golett.
The group of Pokémon obediently agreed and entered their Poké Balls.
Draconis packed some clothes and took some gold coins, then mounted Dragonite and flew towards Undella Town in the east, following the Unova Region map.
However, feeling the weight of the gold coins in his backpack, Draconis couldn't help but frown.
Perhaps the monetary system should also be reformed.
Compared to the outdated coins cast from gold, silver, and copper, paper currency was clearly much easier to carry and calculate.
It was just that Commoners, who were already accustomed to using gold, silver, and copper coins, would find currency made of paper very difficult to accept.
After all, how could a piece of paper compare to the value of a gold coin?
But Draconis then thought of another matter.
History proves that if people believe the government will take action and handle things justly, even a piece of paper with a number written on it can be money.
What is important is the ruler's credibility among the Commoners.
If people are willing to trust them, the promotion of paper currency should not be difficult.
Monetary reform, banking system—
"Forget it, I'll think about it after the vacation," Draconis shook his head. The most important thing now was rest.
Dragonite flew quickly, and before long, they arrived at Undella Town.
Unlike the backward small town Draconis had imagined, Undella Town in this era was unexpectedly prosperous and lively, much like a typical medieval town.
Inns, taverns, restaurants, markets, docks, Fishing boats—
Perhaps because this place was relatively close to Nimbasa City, the prevailing Pokémon culture had spread here, so many Pokémon could be seen in the town.
There were Staryu performing in the market, a fisherman uncle selling Magikarp, a Corphish performing the feat of crushing rocks barehanded with its pincers, and even a round Spheal.
Draconis was a little surprised. He recalled Dragonite into its Poké Ball, then approached, pretending to be an ordinary tourist.
"Uncle, how are these Pokémon sold?" Draconis asked, looking at the Magikarp in the fish tank.
"Sold? Don't talk nonsense! His Majesty Draconis has long forbidden the profitable buying and selling of Pokémon!" The Magikarp uncle looked frightened. "I'm looking for suitable Trainers for these Magikarp. I heard that this Pokémon can evolve into the very powerful Pokémon Gyarados!"
"If you take a Magikarp, you might become a very powerful Trainer in the future. Of course, this isn't buying, it's adopting. The money is just compensation for my hard work taking care of the Magikarp during this time!"
Draconis: "—"
That's right, the laws he had established regarding the buying and selling of Pokémon should perhaps be loosened a bit.
After all, places like the Nursery cannot always operate as charities; raising Pokémon and taking care of Pokémon Eggs are considerable expenses.
"I'll perfect it once I return to the castle," Draconis thought.
"Young man, want one?" the uncle asked.
"No, thank you." Draconis smiled and shook his head, then turned and left.
He found an inn to stay at, then headed to the most popular beach in Undella Town.
Even though it was ancient times, the tourism industry here had already developed a complete industrial chain.
Beach chairs, parasols, juice—there were even dedicated attendants serving the noble tourists.
Draconis declined the noble service. He rented a beach chair and a parasol, bought a beach mat and some snacks, and then released all the Pokémon except Kyurem from their Poké Balls.
This luxurious lineup immediately drew the attention of the surrounding nobles who were vacationing there.
"Are those—?!"
The nobles were utterly astonished and filled with suspicion, but regardless, judging by the appearance of those Pokémon, the person's identity must be extremely distinguished.
After all, such a large number of Pokémon could not be afforded by an ordinary Commoner!
Some wanted to approach and strike up a conversation, but they immediately stopped when they caught a glimpse of Serperior's proud and aloof eyes.
Those Pokémon seemed unwilling to be disturbed—
Draconis didn't pay too much attention. He closed his eyes and said, "Alright, Dragonite, Serperior, Larvesta, Golett, you guys play nearby, but don't run off, understood?"
"Woo!"
Warm sunlight, soft golden sand, and the boundless blue ocean.
The waves gently lapped the shore, and the sea breeze softly blew, making one's heart relax involuntarily.
Since coming to this world, it had been a long time since he felt this relaxed—Draconis thought.
He quietly enjoyed the atmosphere, casting other matters out of his mind.
However, this atmosphere did not last long.
A huge dark cloud suddenly drifted in from the distant sea.
A strong gust of wind swept in immediately afterward.
"Sir, it's going to rain! Hurry and come here to take shelter!" the staff at the seaside restaurant quickly shouted.
Draconis opened his eyes and, seeing the situation, could only reluctantly take the group of Pokémon to sit inside the restaurant.
Before long, the entire sky seemed to darken, and heavy rain poured down with a roar.
It was raining heavily!
Some tourists who were visiting the seaside for the first time were puzzled: "What's going on? Why did it suddenly start raining?"
The waiter comforted them: "That's just how the weather is by the sea. Don't worry, the rain comes quickly and goes quickly. It should stop soon!"
Draconis initially thought so too, as the climate in this season was inherently volatile.
But just then, Kyurem's voice suddenly rang out in his mind.
"There is something in that cloud."
Draconis was slightly stunned.
Something? What kind of thing? Is it a Pokémon?
A Pokémon capable of triggering weather changes and causing heavy rain—
A Pokémon's name instantly surfaced in Draconis's mind.
One of the Forces of Nature of the Unova Region, Tornadus!
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