Chapter 83

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After the branch store was completed, Dak had not yet had a chance to visit the Water 7 area to see how things were going when the Navy, eager to proceed, sent someone to prepare for the reception of the four hundred eggs.

The visitor was none other than Sengoku himself.

Thanks to the pocket tokens, it was extremely easy for the Navy to reach the main store of the Mystery Hatchery House, unlike other visitors who had to go through the formality of visiting the branch in Water 7.

Accompanying Sengoku were two others.

Zephyr and Kuzan.

The two admirals who would be responsible for distributing the Pokémon eggs.

Naturally, Zephyr had his Growlithe by his side.

As the three of them entered the hatchery and saw the lawn full of colorful eggs, they were simultaneously stunned.

Then, each displayed a completely different expression.

Sengoku's face split into a wide grin, Zephyr raised his palm, seemingly curious about the suppressed power, and Kuzan somewhat headache-inducingly ran his hands through his curly hair.

Kuzan was already fretting about whom to distribute the Pokémon eggs to, a problematic issue indeed, considering his slight indecision.

Unlike the humans, Growlithe's focus was distinctly different.

The first thing he did upon entering the hatchery was to dash towards Dak, who expertly grabbed him by the nape of his neck.

"Whew"

It seems I still haven't lost my touch, Dak thought, relieved as his body reacted instinctively.

"Bark!"

Growlithe didn't seem upset; instead, he wagged his tail and tried to lick Dak's face.

Seeing Growlithe, the other Pokémon ran over to greet their friend, and soon enough, Growlithe was tumbling around on the lawn with the group, forgetting all about Dak.

"I've been waiting for you, Admiral Sengoku, it's been a while, I've missed you."

Dak swallowed his emotional tears to prevent them from betraying his feelings.

"Hmph."

Sengoku didn't believe a word; he knew exactly what Dak was really missing.

Without much ado, he pulled out his pocket token and handed it to Dak, loaded with sufficient funds.

Seeing 40 billion Belly vanish in an instant had left Sengoku shocked during their initial transaction, increasingly aware of the mystery surrounding the hatchery and the truth in the words Tsuru had passed to him.

The future would indeed belong to Pokémon.

"Alright, the 20 billion Belly has been confirmed, you can now take the four hundred eggs. Please take good care of these children, I entrust them to you."

Dak swiped over the pocket token, and the twenty billion Belly converted into 200,000 Magical Coins flowed into Dak's system balance.

Even Dak couldn't help but feel a bit thrilled at that moment, but he quickly composed himself to attend to his customer.

"Don't worry, whenever you want to inspect them, you're welcome to. The people I choose won't be failures."

Zephyr tilted his chin up confidently, secure in his judgment, "Also, I'll pay for Growlithe myself. Tell me your price."

"Bark!"

Growlithe looked up with intelligent eyes, confident in his worth.

"Oh, finally gained the recognition of Admiral Zephyr, eh? Good job, Growlithe."

Dak smiled and rubbed Growlithe's fluffy ears.

Then Dak pondered what price to set for Growlithe. Considering all aspects—aptitude, species, appearance, personality, traits—Growlithe was a top-tier choice and also bore an 'Eastern aura.' Ideally, Dak could ask for two to three hundred million Belly.

However, initially, Growlithe had chosen Zephyr unilaterally; Zephyr hadn't wanted Growlithe at first, and Dak had essentially forced the pairing.

Though Zephyr had come to accept and even cherish Growlithe , this didn't change Dak's somewhat forceful sales tactic at the beginning.

Considering this, Dak didn't set the price too high.

"150 million Belly."

This was only fifty million more than the egg stage, a relatively low price for Growlithe.

"No problem."

Zephyr didn't hesitate, turning back to retrieve the funds and returning within five minutes with 150 million Belly.

This was his personal purchase, independent of the Navy, as Sengoku really couldn't afford to spend much more, leaving Zephyr to foot the bill himself.

Another 15,000 Magical Coins entered the account.

Then came the process of transporting the eggs. Sengoku had prepared a hundred baby carriages outside, each able to hold four eggs.

The transportation process wasn't slow, and it took about a quarter of an hour to move all the eggs out of the shop.

The Mystery Hatchery House was once again empty, returning to its previous spacious and quiet state.

"Admiral Sengoku, these eggs will hatch in about two weeks."

Dak didn't forget to remind Sengoku of this detail.

"Understood."

Sengoku nodded, then, with a swirl of his cape, turned to leave.

"And um, I'll try to pick good people for those children."

Kuzan left a somewhat awkward assurance before departing, a kind of promise.

"Thank you, that would be appreciated."

As the Navy's significant order was completed, Dak now had the funds to engage in other activities.

He now had a balance of 228,900 Magical Coins in his system.

With many tasks at hand, Dak felt a sense of urgency.

"Robin, check on Bon's progress with the inventory."

"Iceburg, take a trip to Water 7 and purchase some display shelves for the branch. I plan to sell some goods there; our services at the hatchery are too monotonous."

Dak was busily delegating tasks.

After settling his immediate plans, he opened his Magical Shop.

"Giratina (Shiny): 1,000,000 Magical Coins"

Dak's eyes sparkled as he stared at the display. Discovering that he could choose whether the Pokémon were shiny without affecting the price delighted him.

The normal color of Giratina was a mix of gold, red, and grey with black wings.

The shiny version of Giratina was a blend of silver, blue, and cream with black wings.

The normal Giratina looked like a tyrant, full of malevolence; the shiny Giratina resembled a noble king, radiating a regal air.

It was like comparing Hercules and Gilgamesh from the Holy Grail War.

"Use the 90% off coupon for Pokémon purchases."

"Giratina (Shiny): 100,000 Magical Coins."

Purchase.

At that moment, Dak could hardly care about the flow of Magical Coins; he was fixed on the Giratina displayed in the Magical Shop.

He watched as "Giratina" disappeared from the shop listing.

A legendary Pokémon could only be purchased once, and after this transaction, it would never be available for purchase again.

As the 100,000 Magical Coins vanished from Dak's account, Giratina did not appear in the shop.

"Due to the large size of Giratina, it has been placed in the Origin World. A 'door' to the Origin World has been left in your bedroom, where you can enter at your discretion."

Informed by the system, Dak's excitement temporarily cooled.

He had to plan his remaining Magical Coins carefully.

Originally, Dak planned to use another 100,000 Magical Coins to purchase a special ability seed, but he couldn't make that purchase yet.

The demand for Pokémon eggs from the clients in Water 7 was still unknown. Spending all his Magical Coins now might leave him unable to purchase necessary eggs from the Magical Shop later.

This was also why Dak so eagerly wanted Giratina. With the Origin World, he could cultivate his own Pokémon species and create something similar to the "Safari Zone."

Unlike in the animations and games where Pokémon are caught through battles in the Safari Zone, here the acquisition of Pokémon would be through personal charm or over time, winning their hearts rather than capturing them through force.

This would significantly reduce the future need for Pokémon eggs, decreasing Dak's need to frequently purchase eggs from the Magical Shop.

Dak also needed to reserve some Magical Coins for buying items.

For example, Moomoo Milk and potions that could be sold directly at the branch needed to be bought. Additionally, the Pokémon Block Kit and berries could be used to produce large quantities of Pokémon Blocks in different flavors, which could also be sold at the branch.

Items like evolutionary stones and auxiliary tools would be sold at auction later; people outside didn't need these items yet.

There were many ways to spend money, and Dak felt somewhat overwhelmed by the calculations. He would have to spend all night figuring out how much to spend on what.

"Phew, alright, let's check out the Origin World."

Having tentatively planned his immediate activities, Dak followed the system's instructions and found the 'door' to the Origin World.

"There it is."

In his bedroom's en-suite bathroom, Dak was relieved to see the 'door' wasn't in the toilet but on the innermost wall.

It resembled a mirror-like surface of water that reflected nothing.

Tentatively, Dak reached out his hand, causing ripples as it passed through the surface, then he stepped through.

The transition was seamless, without dizziness or disorientation, just a sudden change of scenery.

"Here."

Dak gazed at his surroundings with wide eyes.

He was in a vast plain that felt like a flat terrain in Minecraft.

Looking up, the sky was dotted with leisurely clouds and a sun that was bright without being harsh.

A gentle breeze carrying a hint of fresh grass wafted across the area, coming from nowhere in particular.

In the distance stood a massive, squat tree that only appeared short because of its lush, broad girth; it was at least two to three hundred meters tall, like a world tree supporting this Origin World.

Fruits could vaguely be seen among the thick branches, though their exact nature was unclear from this distance.

"Perfect."

Dak took a deep breath and strolled through the expansive plains.

This Origin World was absolutely perfect.

It wasn't chaotic like the Distortion World, nor did it have any uneven terrain. Dak felt like he was in creative mode, ready to spend time reshaping this world to his liking.

(End of Chapter)