Capítulo 8: Chapter 8
[Daily Task 1: Clean the shop front, wipe the Pokémon eggs.]
This was essentially giving the eggs a bath.
"Oops, our shop doesn't have any daily necessities."
Forget brooms or mops for cleaning the shop; there weren't even towels for wiping the eggs.
Moreover, if he couldn't complete the main quest today, he might have to sleep on the lawn tonight.
Dak rubbed his head in slight frustration, having forgotten these essentials amidst the day's events.
"I need to attend Newgate's birthday party and exchange some essentials with the Whitebeard Pirates."
[Daily Task 2: Take the Pokémon eggs for a walk outside the shop.]
Dak nodded, then called Darkrai to help carry the eggs outside.
With Pokémon's help, this task was much easier. Dak didn't need to carry them out one by one; Darkrai waved his hand, and the remaining nine eggs were transported into a dark space, akin to a storage space that could hold living things.
The shop door opened.
Dak thought he would be greeted by a crowd, but instead, he found the entire Whitebeard Pirates crew densely surrounding Marco, all fixated on the pink egg he held.
Dak shook his head with a smile, pleased by the scene.
Presumably, that little one would receive a lot of love once born.
At that moment, Dak remembered he hadn't detected the talent of that pink egg yet.
Although it didn't seem important now, he couldn't help but take a glance.
[Purple].
A egg worth a hundred million Berries, sold by him for just a million.
Dak sighed, but the smile on his face didn't fade.
Even though he lost a lot of money, he didn't regret it. With the breeding house in his possession, he wasn't worried about making money in the future.
"Hey, the shopkeeper is here, guys! This is our in-law, call him out!"
Sachi noticed Dak and Darkrai, raising his hand in a grand gesture.
"Shopkeeper!"
Being called by thousands of people made Dak a bit embarrassed. He rubbed his hair, feigning distress.
"Ha ha ha, don't be shy, Dak. We'll be seeing a lot more of each other in the future."
Newgate laughed upon seeing this scene.
Given Dak's demonstrated magical capabilities, the Whitebeard Pirates were bound to interact with him again.
Especially now that they had an unborn baby on board, they would need to consult Dak frequently once the child was born, making frequent visits inevitable.
"Sure."
Dak nodded, then pulled out a sky-blue jade token from his pocket, "Newgate, this is your birthday gift, a Pocket Token. With this, you can open any door and directly access the Magical Breeding House. Happy Birthday."
"Ha! This is a great gift, thanks, Dak. Don't be reserved today; do whatever you want here. Though it's a birthday party, it actually starts in the evening."
Newgate was momentarily taken aback by Dak's voice, then accepted the small jade token. Its value was self-evident; others needed luck to reach the Magical Breeding House, but they could now quickly get there with this token.
He was surprised because Dak had directly used his name, a name that felt ancient to him, having forgotten the last time someone addressed him by his name directly.
Nowadays, everyone just calls him Whitebeard.
When Newgate took the token, it magically enlarged to fit his hand perfectly before stopping.
"Wow, amazing!"
"It enlarged by itself."
"But for the Magical Breeding House, this probably isn't much, right?"
"I still can't accept what I heard just now."
This unusual sight reignited discussions among the Moby Dick's crew.
Teach, hiding in the crowd, kept his gaze on Darkrai, filled with interest and desire.
Although Darkrai could sense someone watching him, there were too many eyes on him to pay special attention to just one.
"Sachi."
Dak didn't care about the crowd's discussions and approached Sachi, who seemed more approachable.
"What's up?"
"I'd like to borrow your kitchen and ingredients."
Dak decided to attempt the main quest first.
Other matters could wait; it was still early, and he could return in the evening.
"You're going to cook?"
Sachi paused, curiously tilting his head at Dak.
As the Whitebeard Pirates' chef, Sachi was responsible for everyone's meals, boasting top-tier culinary skills in this sea.
"No, I plan to try making some snacks. I'm quite interested in cooking."
"Oh, I see. I'll take you there, and you can use anything in the kitchen."
Hearing Dak's plan, Sachi seemed less enthusiastic, having hoped Dak would do something interesting.
After leading Dak to the kitchen, Sachi left to prepare for the evening's birthday party.
"Nobody's here, perfect."
Dak looked around the empty kitchen and stretched.
PokéBlocks would eventually become one of the exclusive products of the Magical Breeding House, so it was best to avoid being copied.
With no one watching, Dak could freely attempt to make PokéBlocks.
He took out the book "Breeder: From Novice to Master" given by the system and flipped to the section on block making.
The simplest block was black, without even a unique name, serving as an entry-level test for novice breeders and Dak's target.
These black blocks were low in nutrition and almost tasteless, serving mainly to satiate hunger with low cost and simplicity.
In the Pokémon world, even the poorest trainers wouldn't buy these blocks, as it would be better for Pokémon to eat berries directly from forests for their rich flavor and some nutrition.
"Ingredients."
Dak glanced at the required ingredients, which were berries found only in the Pokémon world.
These could be bought in bulk from the Magical Shop at a low price, but Dak didn't intend to purchase those now.
He wanted to try using fruits from the pirate world to see what kind of PokéBlocks they would produce, given that some fruits here resembled those in the ingredients list, with many similar properties.
Maybe these materials could also be used to make PokéBlocks.
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 9: Chapter 9
"If only we had a Berry Blender."
Dak awkwardly chopped various oddly shaped fruits in the kitchen.
With a Berry Blender, it would be easy to make a small amount of PokéBlocks, and with a PokéBlock machine, it would be possible to produce them in large quantities. Such a machine would be indispensable once there were more customers coming to buy PokéBlocks.
"Dak?"
Darkrai curiously circled around Dak, watching his actions with some confusion.
"I'm trying to make food. When I get better at this, you'll be in for a treat."
Dak couldn't help but grin. If a single PokéBlock could make a Pokémon show a happy smile, he would feel a great sense of accomplishment.
"Dak."
Darkrai nodded, patiently waiting by the side. The eggs were still in his dark space.
'Machines can easily produce a large quantity of PokéBlocks, but the highest quality PokéBlocks are always handmade.'
This was a line from the breeding book, something Dak at his current level of breeding couldn't understand. Could human hands really be more precise than machines? That seemed unlikely.
"Uh, success, and it was pretty easy."
On his first attempt, Dak successfully made three small black PokéBlocks.
[Main Quest: Breeding Lesson 1 - Crystal Making, Completed]
[Reward: Shop Expansion - Production and Living Areas]
The quest was easily completed. Though Dak was eager to see how his shop had changed, he still had much to do.
"It's always busy when you first open a shop. It'll get easier after a while."
Dak comforted himself.
"Dak?"
Darkrai approached and poked the PokéBlocks Dak had made. The black PokéBlocks, about the size of a candy and lacking any luster or elasticity, crumbled easily under Darkrai's gentle touch.
"Dak?!"
Darkrai looked panicked, then lowered his head. Although Dak couldn't yet understand Darkrai's emotions, he guessed Darkrai was feeling guilty.
"It's okay, these aren't precious or took much effort. Want to try some?"
Dak nonchalantly rubbed Darkrai's head. Darkrai's white, flame-like hair felt strange to touch, akin to touching water, somewhat cool.
"Dak."
Darkrai looked up at Dak, then nodded. He picked up a PokéBlock and placed it into his 'red scarf,' then began to chew. He couldn't help but sneak a peek at Dak after a few chews. Despite Darkrai's cautious gaze, Dak noticed.
"Ha ha ha, doesn't taste very good, does it?"
Dak realized what Darkrai meant and smiled awkwardly. He was prepared for this; a mix of avocado, banana, and kiwi was unlikely to taste good.
Though the PokéBlocks weren't great, Dak's experiment was confirmed. Even fruits from the pirate world could be used to make PokéBlocks, possibly leading to new varieties in the future.
"Dak."
Darkrai shook his head, then swallowed the remaining PokéBlocks. He didn't need to eat, but nightmares of living beings were delicious to him.
"Darkrai, let's take the eggs out for a walk and some sunlight."
Dak brought over a small cart, seemingly used by the Whitebeard Pirates for grocery shopping and transporting food. Darkrai nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the eggs gently landed on the cart - all nine intact.
Ensuring the eggs were unharmed, Dak nodded and began to push the cart outside. Upon reaching the deck, the eggs received a lot of attention.
Many overly friendly people crowded around, asking various questions about the eggs, clearly curious.
Dak explained what he knew while walking the eggs around. About fifteen minutes later:
[Daily Task 2: Take Pokémon eggs out of the shop for a walk, Completed]
[Reward: A slight increase in 'Agility' experience]
The daily task was completed.
"I can feel it."
Dak looked down at his body, which showed no outward change, but he could clearly sense his physical condition improving, especially his speed and reflexes, which was notably evident.
Though it was a 'slight' amount of experience, for someone as ordinary as Dak, this was a significant improvement. Continuing like this, he could eventually achieve physical enlightenment.
Dak nodded, already dreaming of a bright future.
"Hey, Dak, when will these little ones hatch?"
Marco held the pink egg, appearing indifferent, but he turned away from anyone else who wanted to hold it.
"Pokémon usually hatch within a month. If it suddenly starts shining one day, it means it will hatch within that day."
Dak wasn't sure when the eggs would hatch, as this was his first experience. He didn't even know the eggs' ages; they could all hatch by tomorrow.
He answered Marco based on what he had read in the breeding book.
"Bring these little ones over when they're born. We really want to see them."
Sachi pointed at the colorful eggs in the cart, showing genuine interest. He was extremely curious about these magical little beings!
"Sure, I'll bring them over to see the world when the time comes."
Dak smiled and nodded, not refusing.
The little ones couldn't always stay in the tiny space of the shop; they needed to go out and play.
Time flew, and fearing the New World's evening breeze might chill the eggs, Dak returned them to the shop first, placed them under the tree, then hurried back.
As the sun fully set, Newgate's birthday party began.
The Moby Dick came alive with celebration, with the Whitebeard Pirates engaging in traditional activities like singing, dancing, arm wrestling, and drinking games, far more personal and lively than going to karaoke or eating out in Dak's previous world.
Attending a 'pirate party' for the first time was a unique experience for Dak.
However, amidst the lively Whitebeard Pirates, Dak felt lonely and isolated, drinking in a corner.
Although he was accustomed to solitude in his previous world, witnessing the camaraderie among the crew members magnified his sense of loneliness, making him realize his own isolation.
"Dak?"
Darkrai, puzzled, wondered why Dak wasn't joining the fun.
"Right, I have you."
Seeing Darkrai suddenly appear, Dak was momentarily stunned, then smiled warmly, draping his arm around Darkrai and pulling him close, leaving Darkrai utterly confused.
He was no longer the same as before.
He would have many family members in the future.
(End of Chapter)
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