The Farming Path, Officially Begins

"That's amazing." As a doting father, Allen gave Nemona his wholehearted support in every choice she made. Stroking her head, he looked slightly troubled. "In that case, we'll need to carefully prepare your Starter Pokémon."

"The Paldea Region's Starter Pokémon would be too ordinary. Right, I happen to have Pokémon Eggs for Gible and Goomy that a friend gave me. How about Pokémon that bloom late?"

Nemona shook her head and said firmly, "I want Pawmi as my Starter Pokémon!"

Allen froze for a moment. Though he did not quite understand his younger daughter's thoughts, he still planned to find a suitable Pawmi Egg for her. Smiling indulgently, he said, "Whatever you want."

Nemona raised her arms and cheered excitedly, then added, "Also, I want to wear my hair in a single ponytail from now on. It'll make me look more capable!"

"No problem."

Allen immediately instructed the maids to tie Nemona's hair in a single ponytail from then on. Though it was a pity that he would no longer see his adorable daughter with pigtails...

As long as Nemona did not dye or perm her hair, she could do whatever she wanted.

A week later.

After seeing off the Construction Team, Luo Mu looked over the land, which had begun to resemble a farm, and nodded in satisfaction.

Before transmigrating, this project would probably have cost several times as much. He might even have had to deal with all sorts of trivial troubles and shoddy workmanship.

Setting aside evil organizations and a few individuals, most people in the Pokémon world were practically living in a utopia, without much scheming or deceit.

Luo Mu first arrived at the Farming Area. It had only been roughly divided into sections, with a drainage system built to prevent crops from dying when standing water soaked their roots.

However, the farmland itself remained uncultivated, since that would cost extra.

In fact, the Construction Team could also provide services such as digging irrigation channels to make watering easier.

Looking at his wallet growing flatter by the day, Luo Mu decided to save money by using the labor force he already had—Swampert.

For watering and such, he could simply have Swampert slowly spray the fields with Water Gun.

Of course, he was not some kind of demon.

Once the farmland expanded, he could have Swampert or Luxray take turns using Rain Dance whenever watering was needed. When sunlight was needed, he could have Serperior use Sunny Day.

In the Pokémon world, anything was possible!

Near the fields, the Construction Team had also built a wooden warehouse for storing crops. Outside it, they had left several iron farming tools, saying they were a complimentary gift.

Buying a whole set of tools like that at the town market would probably cost several hundred. The Foreman really was a good person.

All in all, although the Farming Area was still simple, it could be used after a little cultivation—clearing away the weeds and stones, then restoring the wasteland.

Luo Mu only knew this much about farming. After all, he had grown up in the city before transmigrating and knew nothing at all about how to work the land.

However, even though he knew nothing about what came next, he already had a plan.

Half a month had passed since the day he agreed to Chairwoman Geeta's invitation to become a teacher at Naranja Academy.

As one of the largest academies in the Paldea Region, Naranja Academy's library was sure to have suitable books and materials for him to consult.

He could borrow them and read them after taking up his post.

He could also follow relevant bloggers online, thanks to the advanced internet.

For example, Milo, the Gym Leader of Turffield in the Galar Region, often posted videos and updates related to Milo's Farm on his personal page.

Luo Mu was in no hurry to start planting immediately. He understood well that haste made waste.

If he charged in without understanding anything, his chances of failure would be far greater than his chances of success.

Next, Luo Mu inspected the Ranch Area and Lake Area.

More than half of the hundred thousand League currency had gone toward the wooden fences built around the Ranch Area. Considering that the animals or Pokémon raised there in the future would likely be related to cattle, sheep, horses, and similar species...

The Ranch Area occupied nearly one-third of the land Luo Mu had bought.

The Lake Area also occupied one-third. In comparison, the Farming Area was not even half their size.

Like the Farming Area, the Ranch Area was covered in weeds and stones and urgently needed to be cleared and cultivated. Luo Mu would only consider bringing in animals or Pokémon after buying and planting a suitable batch of grass seeds.

Though it was called the Lake Area, it was actually just another planned patch of wasteland. When the time came, Luo Mu would have Swampert use its strength to forcibly create a lake there.

It really was making things difficult for Swampert. A Champion's main Pokémon had to come here and do this sort of work.

After giving it some thought, Luo Mu decided to clear the weeds and rubble from the farm and ranch areas today.

However, if he had to swing a hammer and hoe bit by bit across such a large area, he would probably have to work nonstop for over a month.

This was where his personal strength, which was nearly at max level, could shine.

Luo Mu looked around but found no trace of anything. Then he looked up at the sky. Aside from the occasional Fletchling and Pidgey flying past, a larger black shadow stood out conspicuously.

"Taking a nap in the sky again? Perfect." Luo Mu instantly recognized the shadow as his Dragonite and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Dragonite—!"

After calling three or four times, the black shadow descended from the sky. It was his adorable, sleepy Dragonite.

"Bo Wu?"

Dragonite rubbed its eyes in confusion. Its cry was a little soft, giving no hint of the terrifying pressure it exuded in battle.

"Could you please call Swampert over for me? I need to ask it for help with something."

Though Luo Mu spoke, his hand did not stop moving. He poked Dragonite's wonderfully soft belly, feeling a little intoxicated inside.

Dragonite's belly was truly incredibly soft. Compared to it, even the finest pillows had to step aside.

Napping with his head on its belly was extremely comfortable, but unfortunately, Dragonite liked to float in the sky while napping, and Luo Mu could not keep forcing it otherwise.

"Bo wu~!"

Dragonite raised an arm in salute, pulled Luo Mu into their daily hug, then happily wagged its tail as it flew into the sky, intending to notify Swampert where it usually stayed.

After watching Dragonite fly away, Luo Mu found a large stone at random and sat down. He asked in his mind, "My friend, is there anything incredibly valuable buried underground nearby? Like Evolution Stones, Arceus's Plates, and so on?"

Stop dreaming in broad daylight, dear Host.

Luo Mu clicked his tongue disdainfully and complained, "Why have you accomplished nothing ever since that matter with the Tera Orb Raw Ore and Professor Sada's experiment?"

Are you sure you want to ask me that?

If you were willing to go out and adventure, you would have been rolling in money long ago. You spend every day loafing around on this tiny plot of land—there's nowhere for all my abilities to be put to use!

Dear, there is a Maushold nest on the hillside not far to your right. If you really cannot afford food, you can go rob their stored supplies.

"...Sharp-tongued little thing." Luo Mu curled his lip, feeling that the Hint System's personality had become a little twisted lately from being pent up for too long.

Just as Luo Mu was considering whether he should occasionally wander through the nearby mountains and forests, the phone in his pocket began to vibrate and ring.

Luo Mu took it out and looked.

Caller: Professor Sada.