Qinan City.
A mansion-style villa was under construction in the middle of Windblown Road.
There were brown Timburr carrying lumber, muscular gray Gurdurr lifting steel beams, and a Repairman holding concrete in both hands, keeping a keen eye on the work from the sidelines.
These three Pokémon were now inseparable from the construction industry.
Generally, anyone hoping to advance in engineering or a related field had to understand how to raise these three kinds of Pokémon.
Not only that, but lion cub-like Litleo were melting various materials with fire nearby, while blue, duck-shaped Ducklett used Water Gun to process them further.
There was even a doll-like Mr. Mime on the outermost edge, constantly waving both hands to create Barriers that served in place of ladders.
A villa that would have taken almost half a year to build with human labor alone could now be completed in just half a month with Pokémon dividing up the work.
This was the most common—and most important—role Pokémon played in society today.
Even as they replaced human labor, they did not take away jobs that belonged to humans. Instead, they brought humans and Pokémon closer together. This model of mutual development was the mainstream in the Pokémon World.
Dian took a quick look around and spoke with the construction crew, then turned and headed toward the Pokémon Center.
After all, he currently held the title of inspector, so there was no need for him to spend money staying at an inn.
Besides, the Pokémon Center was much safer than an inn.
He was carrying a fortune around with him now. Better to be careful.
"Misdreavus, watch our surroundings. Don't let any Meowth or Purrloin—no, any suspicious Pokémon or people—come within three meters of me!"
Dian spoke sternly to the young lady Misdreavus above his