Chapter 984: Recommendation
In the backyard of YoYo Day Care, there is a large open space that connects to the original main Ecopark, and it is much larger in size than Yuga's main Ecopark.
Because Yuga had early discussions with Mayor Ishida about expanding the Ecopark, he requested to reserve that land for himself. So even as Verdanturf Town entered a bustling phase of development, the land remained empty.
Hmm... you could say Yuga "abused his authority" in this regard.
This time, Yuga used his money to purchase the entire piece of land with the intention of building a large-scale Ecopark.
When he initially built the main Ecopark, Yuga was a poor man, and the maintenance and operation of the Ecopark had to rely on the system. But now, things were different, and he had the financial capability to handle the expenses of a large Ecopark independently.
Relying solely on a small main Ecopark to conceal the existence of the Sub-Ecopark was not a realistic long-term solution. So the construction of a large Ecopark was a necessity.
The Ecopark Yuga intended to build this time wouldn't be on a small scale. He planned to create a new Ecopark that would rival any top-tier Ecopark owned by major Pokemon Day Care.
Of course, constructing an Ecopark of this scale would come at a significant cost, both in terms of construction and maintenance expenses.
However, with YoYo Day Care's business flourishing and the additional income from various resources brought back by the Dragonite from the Distortion World, Yuga had plenty of money to spare.
Having a surplus of money sitting idly in one's hands was just a collection of numbers. The real enjoyment came from spending it freely.
Yuga had dealt with Mr. Daichi previously, and since he was his uncle's good friend, he also entrusted the task of building the new Ecopark to him and his construction team with confidence.
Mr. Daichi's construction team had good capabilities and prior experience in building Ecoparks, even though they weren't widely renowned. Therefore, a large-scale project like the construction of a top-tier Ecopark, as designated by Yuga, was a first for them.
This opportunity meant a lot to Mr. Daichi and his construction team, as it would enhance their track record and reputation. This would be advantageous for expanding their construction team's recognition, and it would open doors to more significant projects in the future.
In recent days, Mr. Daichi had made numerous trips to Yuga's place to discuss the construction of the Ecopark. Perhaps due to the high level of importance attached to this project, Yuga noticed that Mr. Daichi had developed blisters on his lips.
This is a sign of internal heat.
When Mr. Daichi arrived, he brought a bunch of project blueprints. He and his team had made multiple revisions to these blueprints, but with a commitment to perfection, they hadn't finalized them yet.
To be honest, when it came to construction, especially involving many aspects of the Pokémon world's technology, Yuga couldn't fully grasp the details. He could provide a general plan and suggestions, but the specifics required the expertise of professionals.
Today, Mr. Daichi had come to discuss something with Yuga.
"Lately, Melo Company has introduced a new building material. It's said to be capable of absorbing solar energy and storing it, then converting it into energy to regulate the climate in the Ecopark when needed. This new material has an extremely high absorption rate of solar energy and is very eco-friendly. If we use this new material for the exterior construction of the Ecopark, it can significantly reduce the maintenance costs for the entire Ecopark in the future."
As Mr. Daichi presented the information about this new material, he explained its benefits to Yuga. Since this material had been introduced recently, Mr. Daichi had conducted extensive research before recommending it to Yuga. After all, he wanted the first top-tier Ecopark he constructed to be flawless.
Yuga, flipping through the materials, asked, "Is this new material reliable?"
Mr. Daichi replied, "It should be. You're aware of Melo Company, right? It's a well-established tech company with a good reputation. They've been producing various technological materials applied in various industries, and I've never heard of any issues with their products."
Yuga nodded in agreement.
Mr. Daichi continued, "Also, take a look here. The Kalos League recently used this material to build an Ecopark for Professor Sycamore. I only recommended this material to you because of that."
With that, Mr. Daichi took the materials from Yuga, turned to a news page, and pointed to several photos of Ecoparks, explaining them to Yuga.
Yuga flipped through the news article, noting that Professor Sycamore also highly praised this new material. Since both the League and the professor vouched for the material, it was undoubtedly reliable.
The appearance of this material was quite similar to glass, but its level of sturdiness was on a completely different scale. It was said that even a mighty Steelix wouldn't be able to shatter this material, no matter how hard it tried.
Due to its incredible toughness, special tools made from diamonds formed by shedding Diamondscales had to be used to cut this material.
After reviewing the information, Yuga said, "Well, since it's like this, let's use this material."
However, Mr. Daichi hesitated and stammered, "This material is good, but... it's just that... the price is a bit..."
Yuga paused, asking, "How much is it?"
Mr. Daichi then revealed the price per square meter of this material to Yuga.
After hearing the price, Yuga contemplated for a moment. The cost was indeed quite high, almost equivalent to the price of gold. Yet, the advantages of this material were undeniable, particularly its defensive capabilities, which far surpassed standard materials in terms of safety.
Yuga finally stated, "Let's go ahead and use it. You don't need to worry about the money."
If they were building a top-tier Ecopark, they needed the best materials. Yuga could always get more money, perhaps by selling another batch of Ghost Gems or Dark Gems.
Thanks to his ownership of a Ghost Gem mine and a Dark Gem mine, Yuga had accumulated a large supply of Ghost Gems and Dark Gems. These attribute gems were highly sought after by Trainers, and Yuga had recently formed a connection with Elite Four member Sidney through Phoebe, and selling him a batch of Dark Gems.
Upon hearing Yuga's response, Mr. Daichi immediately smiled. Professionals in their line of work preferred straightforward employers. Dealing with individuals who were overly meticulous and reluctant to spend could make their job more challenging.
"Great, all our preparations are in order. We're planning to start work tomorrow. By the way, these are the final blueprints we've settled on. Let me walk you through them."
With that, Mr. Daichi unfolded the stack of construction blueprints he held and proceeded to provide a detailed explanation to Yuga.
The location of the new Ecopark was situated right next to Yuga's existing one, and it had an overall elliptical shape.
According to Mr. Daichi's plan, they intended to dig an artificial lake in the central area. This artificial lake would be connected to the river outside Verdanturf Town, effectively turning the lake water into flowing water.
Of course, ensuring the security of the waterway connecting the artificial lake and the river was a crucial aspect of the construction. They needed to prevent any Water-type Pokémon from escaping the Ecopark and venturing down the river.
Yuga had no intention of creating an extreme environment in the Ecopark, so they wouldn't need to use technology to simulate extreme conditions, which would substantially increase construction costs.
Regarding the arrangement of vegetation in the park, Yuga planned to handle it himself. He intended to transplant berry trees from the Sub-Ecopark and some suitable flowers for Verdanturf Town.
Seizing this opportunity, Yuga decided to gift some rare flower seeds to the residents of Verdanturf Town, encouraging them to grow these plants as ornamental features in their homes or by the roadside.
Since it was a town centered around tourism and agriculture, it was crucial to establish its own unique character.
Of course, the vegetation that Yuga was going to transplant was all native to the Pokémon world. They needed to maintain a low profile.
Yuga and Mr. Daichi discussed a wide range of topics, from the Ecopark's water circulation system, waste management system, and temperature regulation system to the internal terrain layout, plant composition, and ecological simulation. They covered every aspect of the project in great detail.
Once everything was settled, Mr. Daichi quickly left YoYo Day Care to prepare for the groundbreaking ceremony the following day.
While Yugal is working hard to build a new Ecopark, Audino was quietly striving for improvement. The recent attack had been a significant wake-up call for Audino, making it aware of its vulnerability. If it continued to stay weak, it might not even dare to go outside in the future.
With this in mind, Audino decided to work hard and break through its current level.
If a Pokémon like Greninja could breakthrough to Elite level, there was no reason Audino couldn't.
Yuga didn't give it fewer resources than Greninja, on the contrary, it gave it more resources. It made no sense if Greninja had been able to breakthrough for so long, while Audino still stuck in the same place.
Of course, it didn't inform Yuga about its secret training efforts. The sudden boost in motivation was somewhat embarrassing for Audino. Maybe once it made a breakthrough, it could surprise Yuga.
Breaking through to the Elite level wasn't easy, and Audino practiced secretly, often challenging Pokémon like Gyarados, Chatot, Flygon, and Vespiquen to improve. Despite its continuous effort, the level barrier showed no signs of yielding.
Wigglytuff, which spent so much time with Audino, was well aware of its intentions. However, Wigglytuff knew that reaching the Elite level was no simple task, and it was evident that Yuga's second team had many formidable Pokémon who had been trying to break through from pseudo-Elite level for a long time but still with no success.
These Pokémon don't lack potential, resources, or training. What they lack is an opportunity.
Wigglytuff, despite her lack potential and lower level, had seen so many Pokémon in the Ecopark and just because it has never eaten pork, that doesn't mean it never seen pigs running.
She wanted to advise Audino not to rush things and to let it find its own path. Breaking through to the Elite level was a process that couldn't be hurried.
But as she thought about Audino's stubborn personality, she felt it might be best to let it learn through its own experiences.
Besides, Wigglytuff had her own concerns. Yuga had mentioned taking her to the Pokémon Tower to visit Granbull, but nothing had happened since. Could he have forgotten about it?
At times, Wigglytuff thought about asking Yuga, but she didn't want to distract him from his important tasks, so she kept her thoughts to herself.
Maybe I should go on my own? Wigglytuff considered this at times.
It's worth noting that Wigglytuff's personality had undergone subtle changes since returning from the Mauville Forest.
Compared to her past self, she had become more independent and emotionally sensitive. These changes were slight and not easy for Yuga to notice since he wasn't the original owner.
In reality, Yuga hadn't forgotten his promise to Wigglytuff about visiting the Pokémon Tower. He just felt that since he'd already agreed to it, there was no need to bring it up again. Besides, Granbull's memorial day was only a few days away.
As the construction of the new Ecopark began, Yuga became even busier, spending most of his days at the construction site with Mr. Daichi.
There has been no sign about Audino's breakthrough, and he is nervous every day, disturbing Vespiquin and the others at every turn, and they are not allowed to tell Yuga. Sometimes Yuga realizes that his food is not so delicious recently.
Wigglytuff is also counting the days every day waiting for Yuga to take her to the Pokémon Tower.
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