Not Being a Trainer This Time

”Hmm... that tree is something I planted earlier. It’s special; though it appears as a tree, it’s hollow inside. I want to create an eco-zone there for the Pokemon in the ranch to reside.”

Just then, Giratina flew back with a ferocious presence.

Its massive body and domineering aura made it hard for anyone not to notice.

Keri instantly recognized that Pokemon.

It was the Giratina surfing on the Pokemon Forum!

Giratina also noticed Naoki and Keri, somewhat puzzled as it peered in their direction.

Naoki explained, ”This is the craftsman I invited. I’ll entrust her with building some things on the tree for the time being.”

Upon hearing this, Giratina nodded its enormous head and said nothing more, instead settling back on Flower Sky Island.

Seeing this, Naoki knew Giratina had agreed.

He said to Keri, ”It’s all set now; you and Machamp can proceed with the construction here without concerns.”

Keri: ”...”

At that moment, Keri distinctly heard the thumping of her own heart.

The look she gave Naoki changed.

Who could have imagined that their good neighbor, always kind, diligent, and low-key, was secretly such a mysterious figure!

Not only did he tame Calyrex, but he also established contact with the Legendary Pokemon Giratina, able to freely enter and exit its domain.

At this moment, Keri suddenly felt a sorrowful barrier had formed between her and Naoki.

Naoki noticed the look in Keri’s eyes and remarked, ”What’s with that look?”

Keri murmured, ”I’m just too shocked...”

After a while, Keri calmed her nerves, looked into Naoki’s eyes, and asked:

”Still the same, keeping the secret of Giratina’s presence here, right?”

Naoki nodded, ”Thank you.”

”Got it.” Keri took a deep breath and quickly returned to her usual expression.

She turned her gaze to the towering tree and asked, ”Tell me, what do you want to build there?”

Naoki led Keri to the top layer of the World Tree.

Before their eyes was a vibrant natural scene.

The soil was fertile, grass lush; deep in the woods lay a tranquil lake, shrouded in mist like an ethereal fairyland. Beside the lake grew moss-covered trees, with green vines hanging from their branches.

”So beautiful...” Keri couldn’t help but murmur at the sight.

Naoki smiled gently, then looked down at the grassy ground and said to Keri:

”This is the place. By the way, Keri, have you played role-playing games?”

Keri paused, then recalled the medieval mage adventure games on her Rotom Phone, nodding, ”I have. Why?”

”In those games, there’s something called a guild where players can accept tasks and commissions from the bulletin board.” Naoki succinctly said, ”I want to build a guild here, complete with a bar, bulletin board, and facilities.”

Is Naoki planning to play make-believe games with the Pokemon? Keri was puzzled but still nodded.

”No problem.”

Naoki continued, ”Besides the guild, there’s a Pokemon Tavern, Pokemon Restaurant, Pokemon Cafe, a warehouse to store Berries and food, an Item Shop to sell items, a hospital for healing injuries, and a place for Pokemon to sleep.”

Keri: ”...”

Indeed, Naoki intends to play make-believe with his Pokemon, doesn’t he?

”Understood.”

Keri nodded, surveying the surroundings and memorizing the environment and layout.

”This afternoon, I’ll start drawing the design plans, and after finishing, I’ll bring them to the ranch for you to check. With this many constructions, the project is massive and will take quite a bit of time to complete. Uhm, are you in a hurry?” Keri asked.

Naoki shook his head, ”Not in a hurry.”

There’s still a few months before the World Tree fully grows, so Keri can build at her own pace.

”Alright, got it.” Keri pondered and then devised a construction plan, ”I’ll bring the blueprints to you tomorrow. The store’s building materials are insufficient, and I’ll need to source more goods from elsewhere. Once everything is ready, I’ll come over to start building.”

”Alright, no problem.” Naoki nodded, not having any objections.

The two left the Reversed World, and Naoki drove Keri back to her cottage.

On the way back to the ranch, Naoki began selecting suitable Pokemon to work in the Exploration Team Union facilities in his mind.

The Indeedee Sibling must look after the ranch, so they are unlikely to be available for work on the World Tree; hence, other Pokemon are needed for those tasks.

When it comes to a Pokemon fit for running a Pokemon Tavern, Naoki first thought of Oranguru.

This type of Pokemon is highly intelligent and very clever, capable of using various tools like humans.

In the anime, there’s an Oranguru running a Pokemon Cafe in the forest, adept at mixing fruit juice using Berries.

Pokemon Cafe could have Spinda as a barista, and the Pokemon Restaurant could employ Mr. Mime as the chef.

Naoki remembered that Ash’s Mr. Mime was quite skilled.

Not only did it clean, but it also cooked various delicacies; it excelled in both cleaning and cooking.