Pokémon: My Farm Adventures

Knock, knock.

Outside the window, a Delibird tapped on the glass.

Natsume opened the window.

"Hehe~"

Delibird wore a little vest with breakfast treats.

Wild Delibird wrap food in their tails for transport.

Since their tails are hollow, they can carry a lot of items.

Additionally, Delibird has a natural habit of sharing food.

They distribute the food they collect to those in need, whether human or Pokémon.

They are practically born food couriers.

"Hehe~"

Delibird pulled out Natsume's takeout from its tail.

"Thank you for your hard work, Delibird."

After expressing his gratitude, Natsume opened the takeout.

"Dratini~"

Dratini and the others immediately gathered around to receive their portion.

Delibird watched as everyone enjoyed the food it brought, smiling happily.

"Hehe~"

Delibird bowed to Natsume and then left through the window.

After breakfast, Natsume called for a flying taxi again and returned to his farm.

"Chirp chirp~"

Sandshrew was full of energy.

As soon as it emerged from the Poké Ball, it began waving its claws, ready to get to work.

Natsume said, "No need for Rototiller just yet."

"Today, we're going to start farming."

After saying that, Natsume took out the seeds for the Hearty Grains.

Before long, the one hundred square meters of land was fully sown.

"Next is watering."

"Dratini."

Natsume said to Dratini beside him, "Use the Rain Dance move."

Dratini swam to the center of the land.

It lifted its head and released a burst of energy toward the sky.

Dark clouds began to gather.

Pitter patter~

Rain started to fall.

"Chirp chirp~"

"Awooo."

Growlithe and Sandshrew quickly scurried into the nearby house.

Being a Fire-type Pokémon and a Ground-type Pokémon, neither of them liked such rainy weather.

Natsume glanced at his phone.

On the Farm Story game screen,

a circular symbol appeared in the rice paddies, indicating it was spraying water.

Water flowed within the symbol.

Once it completed a full circle, that meant watering was finished.

"That's enough, Dratini."

"Dratini~"

Dratini called out again toward the sky, dispersing the rain clouds.

Natsume opened the system shop.

He clicked to purchase the Time Accelerator.

Time Acceleration: Four months.

Cost in Pokémon Coins: 100,000.

Natsume clicked confirm.

In the next moment, a miraculous scene unfolded.

In the land, the Hearty Grains seeds began to sprout, rapidly growing at a visible speed.

The grain heads started to emerge and gradually turned yellow, bending under their own weight.

The Hearty Grains were ready for harvest.

The entire area was a sea of golden hues.

"Success!"

Natsume pumped his fist in excitement: "Next, it's time to harvest!"

He picked up the sickle and turned to Sandshrew: "Sandshrew, let's get to work."

Sandshrew eyed the Hearty Grains and wiped its mouth.

Its eyes widened with anticipation.

Hearty Grains are beloved by land-dwelling Pokémon.

For them, Hearty Grains are like putting a steaming bowl of rice in front of someone who is very hungry.

"Sandshrew?"

Natsume called to Sandshrew again.

"Chirp chirp."

Sandshrew quickly responded, waving its claws.

"Looks like this might attract wild Pokémon."

Natsume muttered, then turned to Growlithe and Dratini: "Growlithe, Dratini, stay alert."

"Awooo!"

Growlithe howled before starting to patrol around the area.

Dratini followed closely by Natsume, its gaze also becoming watchful.

"Here's a storage ball for you, Sandshrew."

Natsume handed a storage ball to Sandshrew: "When you cut the grain heads, just press this, and it will automatically collect them."

"Chirp chirp~"

Sandshrew took it and ran to the other side to begin harvesting.

Natsume swung the sickle, cutting down a bunch of grain heads.

Ordinary rice would require threshing to be edible.

Hearty Grains, however, can be eaten directly without any processing.

After harvesting, Pokémon can consume them right away.

This one hundred square meters of land could yield about 200 pounds of Hearty Grains.

The market price for Hearty Grains ranges from 300 to 500 yen per pound.

If sold at 300 yen per pound, Natsume could earn 60,000 yen.

This price wouldn't allow for any profit.

After all, the cost of the Time Accelerator was too high.

However, Natsume chose the quick growth option mainly for the quest reward: Eternity Power.

Looking at it another way: an investment of 100,000 yen could yield 60,000 yen along with Eternity Power!

Of course, the final selling price would still depend on the quality of the harvest.

"Aw~roo!"

Suddenly, Growlithe let out a low growl.

From the weeds, a group of Rattata burst out.

They were fixated on the Hearty Grains that Natsume had just planted.

Quest Triggered: Hearty Grains Defense Battle

Quest Description: Mature Hearty Grains will attract land Pokémon seeking to snatch them. Please fend them off and complete the harvest.

Quest Reward: 3 Exp. Candies that provide a small amount of experience; 1 Dragon Gem.

After reading the quest reward, Natsume immediately said, "Sandshrew, keep harvesting."

"Dratini, let's go help Growlithe."

"Dratini~"

Dratini followed Natsume as they rushed toward Growlithe's position.

"Rattata!"

In front of Growlithe, about ten Rattata were intently focused on it, ready to attack at any moment.

Natsume quickly scanned the levels of the Rattata.

Their average level was below 10, so they weren't too difficult to deal with.

"Rattata!"

The Rattata launched their attack!

Natsume quickly commanded, "Dratini, use Dragon Breath!"

Dratini took a deep breath, and Dragon-type energy quickly gathered.

"Whoosh!"

The Dragon-type energy shot toward the Rattata like a gust of wind!

The powerful breath knocked two Rattata backward, while two others froze in place.

Dragon Breath Effect: There's a chance to inflict the Pokémon with Paralysis.

Natsume immediately took out Poké Ball and threw it at the four Rattata.

They could be sold in the Pokémon market.

Additionally, not everyone can just capture and sell Pokémon at will.

In this world, there are many protective regulations regarding Pokémon.

Breaking the law can result in imprisonment.

However, as a farm owner, Natsume had the authority to deal with invaders on his farm.

"Awooo!"

Growlithe shot Ember at one of the Rattata.

Ember hit directly!

The next moment, Growlithe's body erupted in flames.

Flame Wheel!