After the other party finished accelerating the growth, Felix prepared several delicious meals for them, marking the end of their employment relationship.
Seeing the trees laden with fruit, Felix couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if it could always be like this.
In reality, he knew this was impossible. Continuous use of growth acceleration by Grass-type Pokémon would cause irreparable damage, possibly even threatening their lives.
If it weren't for Felix's culinary skills winning over their stomachs, this invitation wouldn't have gone so smoothly.
Felix stood in an orchard, accompanied by his Pokémon partners, Growlithe and Cinccino.
The trees were heavy with ripe Berries, which were not only a delicious treat for Pokémon but also essential ingredients for trainers to prepare various dishes.
Of course, for Felix, they were also an important source of income.
He first commanded Cinccino to use the Bullet Seed skill to shake down the lower Berries.
Cinccino's small body moved nimbly among the branches, its seeds hitting the Berries like raindrops, causing them to fall.
Growlithe was in charge of collecting the fallen Berries, using its Tackle to gently knock the Berries off the trees to avoid damaging them.
Growlithe's Tackle was precise, preventing any harm to the trees while ensuring the Berries were harvested intact.
Felix noticed some Berries were too high for Cinccino to reach. He had Growlithe use a stronger Tackle to knock these high Berries down.
After some effort, they collected a large number of Berries.
The Pokémon seemed very happy, proud to have helped their trainer.
Felix estimated that they had gathered at least several thousand pounds of Berries, each pound worth hundreds or even thousands of Pokémon Dollars. This harvest alone could be worth tens of thousands, possibly even over a million Pokémon Dollars.
The money came quickly, but it seemed like this only happened once a year, unlike Mareep and Miltank, which could provide continuous economic benefits.
Nevertheless, with this money, Felix's financial crisis was resolved, which was a great relief.
Early the next morning, Growlithe rushed to Felix.
"Woof woof woof!"
"What's the matter?"
"Woof woof woof!"
"You mean there's an intruder stealing the Berries."
Felix immediately followed Growlithe to the spot where they hadn't finished picking the Berries yesterday. A small portion of the Berries was being ravaged by a pack of Poochyena, completely unaware of the impending danger.
Pokémon: Poochyena ×4
Type: Dark
Potential: Advanced
Ability: Run Away
Strength: Beginner (93.4%)
Felix inspected them and found that these Poochyena weren't very strong, not even reaching Intermediate strength.
He felt reassured, confident that Growlithe would handle them perfectly.
Growlithe used Ember, sending small flames like tiny fireballs from its mouth, directly hitting one of the Poochyena.
The Poochyena cried out in pain and tried to flee.
Growlithe calmly leapt behind it and used Flame Wheel, enveloping the Poochyena in fiery heat.
The Poochyena attempted to break through the flames with a Tackle but was hit again by Growlithe's Ember.
Growlithe used Ember once more, this time creating a small firestorm that completely enveloped the Poochyena.
Unable to withstand it, the Poochyena finally collapsed. The remaining Poochyena, seeing this, lowered their heads in surrender.
Felix looked at the Poochyena and sternly reprimanded them, "Poochyena, you can't steal our Berries. These Berries are our crops, grown through everyone's hard work."
The Poochyena lowered their heads, showing a hint of guilt in their eyes.
They knew their actions were wrong but were driven by hunger.
Felix hesitated, knowing that Pokémon also had their ways of survival and that the Poochyena might have acted out of desperation for food.
Taking a deep breath, he decided to forgive them. "Alright, I'll forgive you this time. But you must join our ranch and become our partners, working together."
The Poochyena sensed Felix's kindness and nodded in agreement. Felix smiled, took out Poké Balls, and captured them before bringing them back to the villa.
At the ranch, the Poochyena got along well with the other Pokémon.
With their advanced potential, they met Felix's standards, so he naturally wouldn't let them go and instead integrated them into his team.
The Poochyena quickly merged with the existing pack of six Poochyena, which helped them adapt to the Pokémon family quickly.
After harvesting the remaining Berries, Felix prepared to contact a company to sell them.
Forest Berry Company, a large Berry processing company with a good reputation and fair prices, was Felix's top choice.
Standing in the orchard, Felix held a basket of freshly picked Sitrus and Leppa Berries.
He knew these Berries were not only delicious treats for Pokémon but also essential ingredients for various recipes.
He decided to contact Forest Berry Company to see if they were interested in buying these Berries.
Felix dialed the company's number, and the call was answered by Manager Carl.
"We just harvested a large batch of Sitrus and Leppa Berries. Are you interested?" Felix explained his purpose.
Manager Carl was very interested and asked for Felix's name and address.
Felix told him he was a ranch owner and that the Berries were freshly picked from his ranch, guaranteed to be fresh and delicious.
Manager Carl expressed his willingness to come and inspect the Berries, suggesting a potential long-term partnership if satisfied.
Felix was pleased, knowing that establishing a relationship with Forest Berry Company would not only provide a stable income for the ranch but also ensure more food for the Pokémon.
He provided detailed directions to the ranch and arranged a meeting time.
At the ranch, the Poochyena were engaged in training, sparring with each other.
This training method helped them understand each other better and improve their skills.
Felix watched them closely as they battled.
Two Poochyena faced each other, their eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.
One Poochyena launched an attack first, while the other dodged nimbly and countered with a Tackle.
The two Pokémon were evenly matched, fighting fiercely.
Felix noticed one Poochyena's momentum growing stronger, its fur thickening and its body becoming larger.
Suddenly, the Poochyena's body glowed brightly—it was evolving!
It evolved into Mightyena, with a more imposing body and stronger skills.
Felix watched in surprise, recognizing this as another path to Pokémon becoming stronger.
Mightyena is the evolved form of Poochyena, possessing greater strength and abilities.
The battle continued, and another Poochyena evolved as well.
Felix was thrilled, knowing their strength had increased significantly.
The Mightyena continued to fight, sparks flying, and eventually, one emerged victorious.
Felix approached, praising their performance and giving them recovery potions.
Pokémon: Mightyena ×2
Type: Dark
Potential: Advanced
Ability: Run Away
Strength: Intermediate (21.5%)
These were the details of the two Mightyena, showing their progress and increased strength.
Seeing their companions evolve, the remaining Poochyena trained even harder.
Their efforts paid off, and within two days, the rest of the Poochyena also evolved into Mightyena, elevating the whole pack's strength.
This strengthened the ranch's defenses.
Felix, with his newly evolved Mightyena, planned to attack the Seviper's nest. The area, rich and within the ranch's boundaries, had been taken over by the Seviper and needed to be reclaimed.
But just then, Manager Carl from Forest Berry Company arrived in a hurry.
Carl hoped to discuss the Berry purchase with Felix first.
Felix hesitated but decided to prioritize the ranch's future and discuss the matter with Carl.
They sat in the office and began negotiating the Berry prices.