Manor Lord in the Pokémon World

Chapter 15 Dr. Odori's Lab

Dr. Birch, with curly hair and dressed in a researcher's uniform, appeared behind the door, making Ark feel incredibly welcome.

"Oh~ you must be the new Ark. Welcome to settle in Unwhite Town. This is my daughter, Safia," the Doctor said, pointing to the little girl in the pink dress next to him.

One of the main characters of the future!

Fangzhou couldn't help but take a second look. The little girl looked so quiet and gentle now, it was hard to imagine that she would become a wild and ferocious fighting maniac in the future.

They probably haven't experienced the Salamence incident yet.

Safia poured Ark a cup of coffee and Ralts a glass of juice, then sat down next to Ralts, holding its little hand and looking at it curiously.

They are clearly very interested in this shiny Ralts.

"Thanks."

Fangzhou thanked the doctor and began to explain the purpose of his trip.

"I see. The stinging worms live in caves for a long time, and the quality of their silk is extremely poor. This is indeed a big problem because it damages the very foundation. Even if the quality of the silk is improved later, the silk may still become unstable." The doctor put away his smile and said very seriously.

Before Fang Zhou could ask, he continued, "I've thought of two methods you can try. Come with me."

The doctor got up and walked towards the backyard, and Fangzhou quickly followed.

He thought to himself that Dr. Birch was really reliable. Not only did he think of the possible situations that might occur, but he also came up with a solution in an instant. He truly deserves to be the most famous doctor in the Hoenn region.

Upon entering the backyard, Fangzhou realized that what he had seen from outside the door was only the tip of the iceberg; the real backyard was much larger and even divided into several areas.

In the center of the backyard is a rocky area, where a rumbling rock is taking a nap, its round body wedged into a crevice.

Three proud swallows swooped down in turn in mid-air, the breeze stirred by their wings sweeping across the grass and creating ripples.

The doctor led the Ark forward and soon arrived at an orchard, where the air seemed to be filled with the sweet scent of blue oranges.

More than a dozen stinging beetles were lazily resting among the treetops.

Fangzhou could tell the difference at a glance. Clearly, these stinging beetles were much larger than his own, and their colors were much more vibrant.

Professor Birch gave a shout, and a stinging caterpillar scurried down.

"Let's go to the weaving house. The weaving house has the power to calm the stinging beetles and help stabilize the power within them," Dr. Birch pointed to a small wooden house nearby.

The silk of the cricket larvae becomes sticky when exposed to air, making it difficult to collect and clean.

Therefore, the stinging beetles here have developed a habit of automatically going to the weaving house to spin silk.

The thorn beetle skillfully ran ahead, opened the wooden door, and revealed the internal structure of the weaving house.

The trellis and mesh wall next to it can be climbed by thorn beetles.

At the top is a small, automatic silk collector.

When the spindle reaches the spinning machine, the fine filaments are twisted into a flexible yarn, which is then rapidly woven into cloth by a disc loom.

The entire process is well-organized, and the machines are very simple in structure, but the ticking sound gives people with obsessive-compulsive tendencies a very comfortable feeling.

As the stinging beetle opened its mouth wide, strands of pure white, crystalline silk flew out.

"So few impurities!" Fang Zhou was very surprised, not expecting that high-quality insect silk could reach such a level.

"Haha," the doctor said with a laugh, "but this is not the highest grade. The silk of the stinging beetle is divided into three grades: impure, pure white, and crystal clear."

Fangzhou nodded; he had heard the leader of the Hunting Swallowtail Butterfly mention it before.

Once it reaches the level of being pure white and flawless, it can complete its final evolution.

If the silk threads are crystal clear, they can be sold for a high price!

"I've heard there are even rarer, treasure-level insect silk threads, but I've never seen one before."

"I've heard that the silk from those insects has extremely high elasticity, and the clothes woven from it can change shape freely to fit the wearer's body without looking out of place, while also featuring extremely gorgeous patterns!"

Ark and Ralts, who were standing nearby, listened with their eyes lighting up.

It can change automatically and even comes with gorgeous patterns!

There are such amazing insect silks.

The doctor chuckled, "Of course, that's just a legend. Alright, next I'll show you the second method that can help your stinging beetle stabilize quickly."

He took a bag from a shelf and it contained a few leaves.

"Heart-shaped!"

These mulberry leaves are very similar to the ones Ark saw in its previous life, but they are orange in color and look like a heart.

"These mulberry leaves are the favorite of stinging beetles. After eating them, they can help them quickly stabilize their internal strength and improve the quality of their silk. However, they are quite rare. Unfortunately, I have run out of mulberry leaves."

Fangzhou asked, "Where can I buy heart-shaped mulberries?"

The doctor shook his head. "They're not for sale. You have to go up the mountain to pick them, and they're only found on the mountain west of your manor."

West Mountain.

Fangzhou remembered that the town mayor had told him not to go up there, because there was a tough mushroom on the mountain.

However, times have changed. Now that he has Ralts, he already possesses a certain level of combat power.

If all else fails, you can ask Shiny Psyduck and the others for help and call them along.

Dr. Birch was very enthusiastic. Hearing that Ark was already building a textile house, he invited Ark to participate in the textile festival a week later.

"The textile festival is really interesting. Pokémon will be showcasing clothes made from insect silk, it's like a fashion show."

"Ralts!" Ralts immediately opened its eyes wide, its eyes sparkling with a strange light.

Wouldn't that mean I'd be the one to showcase the clothes?

As the eldest Pokémon of the Ark, I deserve a separate page in the family tree after my death, so this outfit has to be mine.

Ralts has already begun to fantasize about herself wearing a gorgeous outfit and performing on stage!

"Unfortunately, I can't attend this year's textile festival. I'm going to Sinnoh on a business trip, and an old friend of mine has discovered a special Pokémon."

Dr. Birch shook his head and sighed, then led Ark on a tour of other areas.

"Were all the Pokémon here caught by the professor?"

"No, most of them were captured and left behind by trainers who went on trips."

The professor looked at Ark and said, "By the way, Ark, have you ever thought about traveling? Traveling allows you to encounter all sorts of interesting people and Pokémon."

Fang Zhou shook his head. With the system now, all he wanted to do was to make the manor great and prosperous.

I might travel around in the future, but everything at the manor depends on me; I simply can't afford to travel and gain experience for extended periods.

"Would you be interested in catching another Pokémon?" Professor Birch asked suddenly as he saw the Ark to the door.

During their conversation, he noticed that although the boy was young, he knew a great deal about many Pokémon, which showed that he was very hardworking.

Indeed, Fangzhou felt he worked very hard at playing games.

"But I might have to wait until I get back from Sinnoh. I don't have a suitable Pokémon right now, but I know a Pokémon that would be perfect for you."

Fangzhou's curiosity was piqued. "What Pokémon?"