After a long while, Kaito looked at the one hundred square meters of land that had been thoroughly tilled. He squatted down and took out the Poké Blocks he had prepared for Bunnelby.
"Huu huu—"
Bunnelby, who had just expended a great deal of stamina, leaned against Kaito's feet, panting heavily. Even the two long ears on his head drooped.
"Hoppy…" He was completely exhausted.
"Bunnelby, you worked hard. Eat some to recover your stamina."
The basic Poké Blocks were white, universal type, and edible by any Pokémon. Kaito also distributed some to Machamp, Ralts, and Growlithe; they had worked hard too.
Bunnelby swallowed his Poké Block in one gulp, and a wonderful taste bloomed in his mouth, instantly making the little rabbit's eyes light up.
"Hoppy, hoppy!" It was delicious!
At that moment, in Bunnelby's heart, the status of the Poké Block even surpassed the Grain Lure Cake.
Grain Lure Cake: So I'll leave?
While the Pokémon were resting, Kaito took out the Wawangu seeds he had bought from the store and scattered them evenly over the newly tilled field. As for fertilizer, it had already been spread when the land was first prepared.
"Niiii-keh?"
"Oh, these are the Wawangu seeds I bought beforehand. They will definitely grow into excellent Wawangu rice!"
"Niiii-keh!"
Machamp gave Kaito four thumbs-up with her four arms, praising Kaito's fighting spirit, which she found very comforting. Hmm... Kaito thought, in terms of giving thumbs-up, few could surpass Machamp.
The system notified him: Tilled the land together with the Pokémon. Found item: Moon Stone. Moon Stone: A stone that can evolve certain Pokémon, valued at approximately two million Alliance Coins.
A Moon Stone? That evolution item that can evolve Clefairy into Clefable? Two million?!
"Niiii-keh~"
Kaito glanced at the broader, unexcavated fields and fell into contemplation. It seemed that he, a Farm Owner, could become rich even without relying solely on crop output.
[Ding—]
[Task Completed: Reclaim one hundred square meters of land and plant (100/100)]
[Task Reward: Harvest Accelerator, Secret Treasure Black Belt]
The Harvest Accelerator allows crops to mature faster by spending money; the price is determined by crop quality and maturation cycle. It can be used once for free every day, shortening the growth time of any crop in any area of the farm by one day.
The Secret Treasure Black Belt is a rare item that can be used by Fighting-type Pokémon. After use, the Pokémon's potential and level will greatly increase, and the power of its Fighting-type moves will also be amplified.
A great harvest! Kaito summarized these three words in his heart.
First, there was the Moon Stone worth two million, followed by the black technology Harvest Accelerator and the top-tier treasure, the Secret Treasure Black Belt. He felt like he had instantly transformed from a poor boy into a rich magnate. He had hit the jackpot! With this kind of unexpected wealth, would his farm still struggle to develop?! Once developed, the farm could bring in even more income, forming a perfect virtuous cycle.
Kaito had lived for so long, and this was the first time he felt the bright future of a Farm Owner.
He took out the wet wipes he carried with him and carefully wiped the faces of Bunnelby, Ralts, and his other Pokémon one by one. Having just finished reclaiming the land, they all had some dust on them, and Ralts had even turned into a little messy face.
"Thank you~"
Ralts clutched her skirt and elegantly nodded at Kaito, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. She found that acting with her partners was a very good thing, especially seeing the tangible results after the work was done. A sense of pride welled up naturally.
"You're welcome," Kaito smiled, then checked the Harvest Accelerator.
Requirement: Mature one hundred square meters of Wawangu rice. Cycle: 3–4 months. Cost: 80,000 Alliance Coins.
According to online information, one hundred square meters of farmland can produce approximately one hundred catties of Wawangu rice. Because Wawangu is high-quality and has strict planting requirements, its yield is relatively lower than other varieties. Each catty of Wawangu rice can be sold for 500–1000 Alliance Coins, depending on its quality.
Hmm... feels a bit like a loss, doesn't it? Kaito frowned.
This Harvest Accelerator was clearly not meant for normal use; it was mainly for emergencies. For example, when crops are about to mature, many Pokémon might be attracted by the scent of ripening Wawangu rice. It could then be used to quickly ripen and harvest them before they are damaged. Besides that, only the daily free function of the Harvest Accelerator was truly useful.
[Ding—]
[Identity Task: Harvest one hundred square meters of Wawangu rice (0/100)]
[Task Reward: Ten bags of high-grade fertilizer, ten Luxury Balls, Title (Farmland Master)]
Farmland Master (Title): When the title is worn, the growth speed of crops in the farm is 1.2 times faster.
These rewards are quite good, aren't they? There's even a title like this.
Kaito pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.
In an instant, the fields trembled slightly, attracting the attention of the Pokémon. The seeds of the Wawangu rice in the soil quickly took root and sprouted, and then tender green rice seedlings broke through the earth. One by one, vibrant green rice seedlings shot up from the ground, growing vigorously under the dumbfounded expressions of the Pokémon.
This astonishing speed made any concept of 'pulling up seedlings to help them grow' pale in comparison.
After a few breaths, the growth speed of the Wawangu rice finally stopped. Kaito had used his once-a-day opportunity to shorten the growth cycle by one day, and also paid for two months of acceleration. It cost him over fifty thousand Alliance Coins. For the next period, he could try to ripen them using the daily free uses.
"Hoppy!"
"Woof!"
"Niiii-keh?!"
"Kaito, what is this?!" Ralts mentally exclaimed.
Facing the Pokémon's confusion, Kaito pressed his hands down, signaling: "Everyone, quiet down. Actually, this is my ability. I can make crops mature quickly. Please don't tell anyone else or any other Pokémon."
This was the explanation Kaito had prepared. Ralts, Bunnelby, and the others were fine, but Machamp was different; she had seen all sorts of things in the world. She naturally knew that grains wouldn't grow rapidly right after being planted. However, special humans existed in this world, and some people could awaken different powers, including Psychic, Aura Power, and so on.
So, Kaito thought, it would be quite normal for me to have a Ripening Power or Growth Power, wouldn't it?