But I'm 007

Even Geeta on the other end of the phone could vaguely sense the impatience in Luo Mu's voice.

It seemed he was already starting to feel the pressure of being short on money.

Geeta revealed a meaningful smile and said slowly, "You don't need to be too anxious. Naranja Academy is currently on break, and classes won't resume until spring, a month from now."

"This gives you time to finish the initial construction work over there and take another step toward your dream."

"As for the Tera Orb, I remember the Lighthouse Research Institute established by the two professors in South Area One is very close to Los Platos. I'll handle the expenses and commission. With something this precious, wouldn't it be more reassuring for you to deliver it to them personally?"

Host, why do I feel like this woman has some other motive?

Luo Mu's smile stiffened for a moment. He clumsily replied in his mind, "Do you think I'm stupid? I've seen more tricks than the hosts you've contracted with. I can more or less guess the chairman's intentions. But that's one thing and this is another—I'm jumping into this pit willingly!"

"Do you understand the value of a secure teaching job where I only have to teach two classes a week and the pay isn't even low?"

"This is the ultimate dream of us 996 corporate slaves, aside from lying flat at home!"

Although Luo Mu had never been to Naranja Academy and did not know how much teachers were paid, it should at least cover his future utility bills.

And he could get the Tera Orb crafting fee for free. How could he possibly pass up such a benefit!?

But I'm 007.

Luo Mu: "..."

For a moment, he did not know how to continue the conversation.

Although he was chatting nonsense with the system in his mind, Luo Mu had not forgotten the important matter at hand.

Using the manner of a reliable adult, he confirmed the exact start date, salary, benefits, and other miscellaneous details with Geeta. Luo Mu waited contentedly for Geeta to hang up first, then nearly cheered the next moment.

Awesome!

Not only were his utility bills taken care of, there would even be money left over!

Geeta had promised that even during his probationary period, he would receive a monthly salary of fifty thousand.

There was little work, and he was completely satisfied.

Though it might seem somewhat unworthy of a Champion-Level Trainer's status, the more a job required that identity, the more troublesome it would be.

Perhaps due to the liberation of productivity, the prices of most goods were highly standardized across the various regional Leagues.

Pokémon-related items were a little more expensive. Things like the Poké Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball categories from the games before his transmigration had all risen somewhat in price.

They were more expensive, but not beyond what ordinary people could afford. The rewards from regular work were enough to buy plenty of Poké Balls, so it was absolutely not the kind of situation where obtaining even an empty Poké Ball required risking one's life.

Land prices were not too outrageous because Los Platos was a small town. Luo Mu had bought this plot bordering wilderness mountains, a river, and forest for just two million from his savings.

But in major cities like Lumiose City and Levincia, the price would be hard to say.

Luo Mu weighed the Tera Crystal Ore in his hand. As he considered the farm's future layout and specific operations, he asked, "By the way, do you have any functions like a system space or storage space?"

The ore was too valuable. Before he got everything here in order and headed to the research institute in South District One—

He was afraid it would get lost if he carried it around, and afraid it would be stolen if he left it at home.

Excuse Me. I don't have those functions.

For some reason, Luo Mu could actually detect a trace of grievance in the words.

With a sigh, Luo Mu did not know how to comfort it. He could only scratch the back of his head lightly and begin rummaging through the cardboard boxes.

"I remember there being a small bag in here that can still be used."

Luo Mu muttered as he searched through the boxes. When he spotted a small men's shoulder bag woven from canvas, his eyes lit up slightly.

It was probably a shoulder bag the old woman had made for her husband. Luo Mu did not feel uncomfortable using the belongings of the deceased; he was a firm materialist warrior.

He placed the Tera Crystal Ore into the shoulder bag, then adjusted the strap to ensure it remained against his chest. Luo Mu felt a little more at ease.

"Alright, now I Can Be Seen to buy some daily necessities."

Night fell.

The dark sky was filled with countless stars, while brilliant moonlight softly illuminated the night.

A gust of wind suddenly swept through the tranquil, peaceful night sky. A blurry orange object descended from above, accompanied by a young man's slightly troubled voice.

"Slow down, slow down! Your dinner for tonight is in there too!"

Luo Mu helplessly pushed open the dilapidated fence gate of his future farm. Beside him was Luxray, its back piled high with goods.

"Bo Wu~"

A somewhat simple-minded cry drifted over. A round-bodied Pokémon scratched its head sheepishly. It had a delicate little dragon horn atop its head, two antennae like dragon whiskers, and a pair of small, adorable wings that seemed tiny compared to its body.

Dragonite also knew it might have gotten a little too excited today.

But there was a feast tonight, and it had not really let loose in the wind for quite some time, so it had merely flown a tiny bit faster.

Luo Mu held his forehead. At a glance, he could tell Dragonite had completely missed the point and thought he was scolding it for flying too fast and wildly.

In reality, he was simply worried Dragonite might accidentally drop all those bottles and jars it was carrying.

Without the most important seasonings for the barbecue, Ceruledge would get angry.

How had that clever Dratini become like this after completing its long-awaited final evolution?

Yet faced with Dragonite's expression as it stretched out its arms for a hug as though it were acting cute, Luo Mu recalled what it had looked like when it hatched from its Pokémon Egg. In the end, countless words became a single sigh, and he gently hugged it for a moment.

Since this chubby guy was so cute, he would forgive it.

"Alright, let's get to work." Luo Mu walked over to Luxray and removed the large and small bags from its back.

These were bedding and household supplies needed for sleeping tonight, while the things on Dragonite's back were tonight's ingredients and various seasonings.

Luo Mu smiled. "I'll head back first to tidy things up. Tomorrow morning, I still need to visit Professor Sada and Professor Turo at the research institute in South District One."

"Luxray, you and Dragonite can go find Ceruledge behind the house. Just hand the things over to it."

"Meow~"

"Bo Wu~"

Dragonite and Luxray responded skillfully, then immediately headed toward Ceruledge with cheerful steps.

They had not eaten skewers personally made by Ceruledge in a long time!

Just imagining them made drool nearly drip from the corners of their mouths.

Meat skewers covered in spices and seasonings, steaming hot, with the fat fully rendered by the grill—slurp!