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Dragon Scale Jelly (B Rank): A special dish made from the reverse scales of Dragon-type Pokémon. Springy, smooth, and extremely popular among Dragon-type Pokémon.
Cooking Effect – Tempered Form (Dragon-type Only):
After eating it, the immense Dragon-type energy allows a Dragon-type Pokémon to reach the limits of its species potential, transforming into a stronger Tempered individual.
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"Huh?"
Hayato Sora blinked in confusion, wondering if he had read it wrong.
He rubbed his eyes hard, but the words in front of him didn't disappear.
Well then… the power of his cheat ability was truly incredible.
"Vzz~ Vzz!"
The three little Noibat flew over, staring longingly at the jelly-like delicacy.
They stretched out their tiny claws and tugged at Hayato Sora's arm, head, and back.
They were already impatient.
"Easy, easy." Hayato Sora laughed as he soothed them and walked into the kitchen.
He cut the large block of Dragon Scale Jelly into bite-sized pieces suitable for Noibat, then added some flower nectar collected by the Flabébé. After lightly tossing it together, he placed the dish in front of them.
The Noibat no longer held back.
The three of them took positions around the bowl and reached in with their claws.
The smooth jelly melted instantly in their mouths.
The Noibat let out delighted cries.
They could feel it—
the small amount of Dragon-type energy in their bodies was increasing.
Under the cooking effect of the Dragon Scale Jelly, subtle transformations began to occur.
Their bodies became sturdier, and their skin developed a faint metallic sheen, giving them a tougher texture.
A purple flame-like mark appeared on their foreheads.
That was the sign of becoming a Tempered individual.
Of course, eating alone wasn't enough to fully realize the potential of the Tempered state. They would still need rigorous training.
Only then could its full power be unleashed.
Fortunately, the Noibat loved getting stronger. They secretly trained every night anyway—Hayato Sora didn't even need to supervise them.
After finishing the entire bowl of Dragon Scale Jelly, the three Noibat flew over and affectionately hugged Hayato Sora, burrowing their heads into his chest.
Smiling, Hayato Sora rubbed their large ears.
Out of curiosity, he even tapped one lightly.
Dong, dong.
It actually made a metallic sound.
One Noibat landed in front of him and proudly showed off its little claws.
"Vzz vzz~"
(Hayato Sora, Hayato Sora! Look—I learned a new move!)
Dragon Claw—one of the Dragon-type's close-combat moves.
The Noibat looked left and right, searching for a target.
Soon, it locked onto something.
Its claw, wrapped in Dragon-type energy, slashed downward.
Three sharp claw arcs flashed through the air—
CRACK!
A ceramic-shattering sound followed.
The large bowl instantly shattered into pieces.
"My bowl…"
Hayato Sora looked at the Noibat with a resentful expression and flicked its forehead.
"You little troublemaker."
"Vzz?"
The Noibat looked wronged.
Did Hayato Sora think the move wasn't strong enough?
They had more!
Before Hayato Sora could react, the three Noibat were suddenly enveloped in powerful Dragon-type energy.
Their bodies transformed into three vivid dragon-shaped phantoms.
Their auras locked onto the coffee table.
"Stop! Stop! You're already amazing!"
Seeing this, Hayato Sora broke out in cold sweat.
This was the Dragon-type ultimate move—
Dragon Rush.
If the Noibat crashed down here, his expensive sofa, TV, and refrigerator would all be destroyed.
Without hesitation, Hayato Sora grabbed the still-confused Noibat and rushed outside the house.
He brought them to an undeveloped area of the ranch.
Picking up a branch, he casually drew a circle on the ground.
Then he said sternly,
"If you want to test moves in the future, you can only do it inside this circle. Got it?"
The three Noibat nodded.
"Vzz vzz~"
(We understand, Hayato Sora! We won't cause trouble for you.)
Standing outside the circle, Hayato Sora watched them for a while.
The Noibat kept using their moves to vent excess energy, seemingly tireless.
Only after confirming that nothing else would go wrong did Hayato Sora leave.
Walking past the first plot of cultivated farmland, Hayato Sora rolled up his pant legs and stepped into the field.
After the last harvest, he had replanted the land with coffee plants.
With careful tending from Mudsdale and the others, the coffee plantation was beginning to take shape.
The branches were covered with green, yellow, and a few bright red berries.
Green berries were unripe.
Yellow ones were halfway ripe.
Only the red berries were ready for harvesting.
After walking through the field, Hayato Sora picked a handful of ripe coffee cherries.
Selling such a small amount wasn't worth the trip.
But it was enough to grind and brew a cup himself.
Since the idea came to mind, he acted on it.
He washed the coffee beans and placed them in the oven to roast and release their flavor.
After roasting, a faint bitter aroma spread through the air.
It smelled pretty good.
Next, he ground the roasted beans into fine powder.
Pinching a little between two fingers, he tasted it.
A mild bitterness spread across his tongue.
Hayato Sora chose the simplest brewing method—
Pour-over coffee.
He placed a filter paper into the dripper and poured hot water slowly from a kettle.
Bubbles formed as the water seeped through the grounds.
Soon, the entire cabin filled with the rich aroma of coffee.
Just then, the door opened.
Kangaskhan and Cyclizar had returned.
The two Pokémon noticed Hayato Sora in the kitchen.
He must be making something delicious!
They exchanged a glance and immediately ran over.
Hayato Sora had just taken a sip of the freshly brewed coffee when he saw Kangaskhan and Cyclizar standing at the kitchen doorway, staring curiously at the cup in his hand.
"You want to try some too?"
"Roo~"
"Graa!"
Three minutes later, Hayato Sora brought out two cups of pour-over coffee.
"Careful, it's still hot."
"Roo~"
Kangaskhan happily took the cup and nodded, taking a small sip.
Cyclizar stood upright and sniffed the coffee first.
After confirming there was nothing unusual, it gulped the entire cup in one go.
As for the heat—
Cyclizar didn't care at all.
But the next moment—
Cyclizar's face twisted.
It spat the coffee out immediately and began pawing at its tongue.
"Graaa—Graaa!"
(So bitter! So bitter!)
"Hahaha!"
Hayato Sora burst into laughter and handed it a cup of sweet water mixed with flower nectar.
"I told you not to rush. You're supposed to savor it slowly."
"Roo~"
Kangaskhan nodded in agreement, placed the coffee cup down, and turned to leave.
So bitter…
Hayato Sora was experimenting with another strange dish again. It was better to escape quickly.
"Don't play for too long—we'll have dinner soon!" Hayato Sora called after them.
"And when you come back, remember to call the Noibat!"
"Roo roo~"
Hearing Kangaskhan's distant reply, Hayato Sora turned to Cyclizar and lifted his coffee cup slightly.
"Want another taste?"
"Graaa…"
Cyclizar shook its head like a rattle drum and hurried after Kangaskhan.
Hayato Sora didn't mind.
After finishing his coffee, he washed the cup and began preparing dinner.
During the meal, he made sure to wake Serena and Cinccino, telling them to eat at least a little so they wouldn't get hungry in the middle of the night.
After dinner, he asked Kangaskhan to help watch over things while he walked around the ranch.
After confirming that all the Pokémon had returned to their huts and were preparing to sleep, Hayato Sora yawned and headed back inside.
The moment he touched the bed, exhaustion washed over him.
After spending the entire day with the two girls, he was completely worn out.
Within seconds, Hayato Sora was already snoring softly.
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