After the meal, the Pokémon rested to the side.
"Beep! Data analysis complete, database reorganization finished."
Suddenly, the system's voice echoed in Cain's mind.
Cain was surprised to hear the voice and then remembered that, two days ago, he had ordered the system to start analyzing the data obtained from the Lake of Rage research facility. Apparently, it was time for the analysis to be completed.
"System, what's the percentage of useful data?" Cain asked.
The rate of useful data is important because, although the system copied 15% of the data from the Lake of Rage research base, not all of it would necessarily be useful; there would surely be some useless data. That's why Cain wanted to know what percentage was truly valuable.
"Useful data percentage: 78%."
The system provided a figure.
Cain was surprised to see that the percentage of useful data was so high. It seemed that the Lake of Rage research base stored a significant amount of valuable information. Unfortunately, it was now impossible to obtain more.
"Does the data include information related to the previous missions?"
Cain had been concerned about several missions: the rapid evolution of a Psychic-type, the incubation of the Larvitar egg, and the specific effect of that half bottle of Pokémon catalyst.
"Mission analysis beginning, missions resetting, estimated time: one day."
The system would need to analyze the new data in relation to the missions, which would take another day. Cain thought that the system wasn't as smart as it seemed.
Fortunately, this time it only needed to analyze the new data, so the estimated time was relatively short. In one day, Cain would have the results.
"System, establish a new mission: simulate the creation of advanced Pokéblocks for Metang, with the goal of not reducing its growth speed and minimizing weight gain."
Cain still remembered the special Pokéblock recipe for Steven's Metang. If he could replicate it, he might gain a steady source of income and, perhaps, make inroads with the powerful Devon Corporation.
"Beep! Mission established."
The system responded mechanically, indicating that the mission had been registered, though it didn't provide an estimated completion time. This was a considerable challenge, and the system wasn't sure if a formula meeting those requirements existed.
Cain set these matters aside temporarily and took out his Pokéblock crafting set from his ring.
Since he had already prepared Pokéblocks for Murkrow and the others, which he wouldn't need for a while, he hadn't taken out the tools in quite some time.
The main purpose of bringing out the tools this time was to prepare advanced Pokéblocks for Miltank and Sneasel.
Since leaving the black market, he hadn't had time to do it, so he decided to take this moment to prepare the advanced Pokéblocks for these two Pokémon.
Pokéblocks are something that gradually enhances Pokémon growth, so it's best to start using them as soon as possible.
Cain began by preparing the advanced Pokéblocks for Miltank. He first ground some basic materials and placed them in separate containers.
These materials are essential components for advanced Pokéblocks. Their main function is to improve Pokémon's physical constitution, allowing them to gradually improve their health and accelerate their stamina recovery to some extent.
These are the basic effects of advanced Pokéblocks, and even mid-level Pokéblocks have these benefits, although to a lesser degree.
Then, Cain added the key ingredients for Miltank's exclusive formula: some herbs that only work when combined, berries that enhance flavor and effectiveness, and most importantly, an adequate amount of powder made from leaves and roots rich in Grass-type elements.
Under the system's guidance, Cain added the ingredients in the correct order to the largest container, measuring each amount precisely down to milligrams. After adding each ingredient, he had to control the mixing speed and time, as this would affect the final effectiveness of the Pokéblocks and the material utilization rate.
This is one of the main challenges in crafting advanced Pokéblocks. Many breeders who can make mid-level Pokéblocks get stuck at this step when attempting advanced Pokéblocks, sometimes for a long time.
After adding the ingredients in the right proportions, the mixer combined all the materials, beating at a constant speed for a set amount of time.
Then, Cain poured the mixture into the separator and turned it on to begin the separation process, a crucial step.
Over-separating could cause the materials to break down excessively, resulting in an unbalanced mix that would drastically reduce the effectiveness of the Pokéblocks.
On the other hand, under-separating could waste materials.
That's why, to produce high-quality advanced Pokéblocks, the creator must closely observe the mixture and use their experience to control the separation time.
However, Cain didn't have to worry about these details, as the system handled the precise calculations. This way, the resulting Pokéblocks were almost identical to each other, with uniform effects.
Once the impurities were separated and the mixture rested for a moment, Cain poured it into pre-prepared molds, stacking them to solidify.
Then, he repeated the process to transform all remaining materials into Pokéblocks.
Unlike the rudimentary and inefficient tools he had used on Judgment Island, his current equipment allowed him to work much faster. In a little over an hour, Cain finished making all of Miltank's Pokéblocks.
The first Pokéblocks he had poured into the molds had already solidified, taking on a crystalline green hue. Even in the dim light of the cave, you could see the broken bulb on the ceiling through the Pokéblocks.
Cain handed one to the eager Miltank.
After she ate it, a look of delight appeared on her face.
This was very different from the mid-level Pokéblocks she had been eating before. Although those were also specially prepared for Miltank, they weren't made to suit her personal tastes. But now that Cain knew Miltank better, he had prepared the advanced Pokéblocks according to her preferred flavors.
The look of satisfaction on her face said it all.
Cain smiled as he stored the solidified Pokéblocks in a special container, and, under Miltank's eager gaze, returned the container to his ring.
With Miltank's Pokéblocks done, it was Sneasel's turn.
Having seen Miltank's delighted expression after eating the Pokéblocks, Sneasel could no longer wait and sat patiently to the side, waiting for his to be ready.
Different ingredients require different processes, so the preparation of Sneasel's Pokéblocks followed a completely different method.
(End of chapter)