Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 185: The Pokémon Center is established, and the steam engine is born!
In early April of the 150th year of the Kingdom Calendar, winter passed and spring arrived. The snow melted, all things revived, and the Kingdom of Eindooc also ushered in a brand new year.

This year is destined to be full of changes.

Upon assuming the throne, His Majesty the King began sweeping reforms.

He issued a decree abolishing the privatization of farmland, nationalizing all land within the kingdom, and then distributing it to all commoners.

At the same time, slavery was abolished, and His Majesty the King advocated equality for all, education for all, and that no one should enslave others or Pokémon in a superior manner.

This move immediately caused a huge uproar within the kingdom, with countless nobles protesting and marching. However, the turmoil was quickly quelled by the army.

Instead, there were countless voices of support from ordinary people and those at the bottom of society.

The situation in the Kingdom of Eindooc has changed drastically!
With the cooperation of mayors across the country, every city, town, and even some villages on this land began to build facilities called "Pokémon Centers".

Friendly shops, academies, trainer associations, police stations, and other buildings have sprung up.

At the same time, the king dispatched countless envoys to other cities to spread the message of peaceful coexistence between humans and Pokémon, and to teach people how to get along with Pokémon and how to use their power to achieve a better life.

Tangcao Town, in the central square of the town.

The area was already crowded with townspeople who had been drawn there.

People gathered around the square, gazing intently at the figure in the center, their eyes filled with curiosity, respect, and a touch of excitement.

There, a handsome man with a gentle smile on his face spoke softly to the crowd:

“In the past, we humans have always used violence to enslave and exploit Pokémon, forcing them to work for us.”

"But that's not right."

"This practice will fill Pokémon with fear and hatred towards us humans, and this emotion will spread among Pokémon. Therefore, when wild Pokémon see us, they will probably only feel hostility and aggression."

"And we humans will become increasingly afraid of Pokémon because of their attacks, and regard them as enemies."

At this point, the young man frowned slightly, shook his head gently, and looked at a Pokémon beside him that looked extremely ferocious and terrifying.

That's an Electrifying Beast.

This Pokémon releases terrifying electricity that can turn a person into charred remains in an instant.

This terrifying Pokémon is now so docile and obedient in front of men.

It had a smile on its face just like the man's, and when it heard the man speak, it would shyly scratch the back of its head with its large hand.

As if in response to the man's words, the electric monster turned its head, met his gaze, and nodded at him.

"That kind of behavior is wrong," the man's voice rang out again.

"Pokémon, like us humans, are all part of this land."

"They are intelligent, wise, emotional, and know how to repay kindness..."

"Why can't we humans live on this land together with them?" The man's inflammatory words echoed in everyone's hearts.

Upon hearing this, some of the onlookers couldn't help but wonder why.

"Mommy, can we live with the little seeds too?"

Among the crowd, a little boy, about five years old, held his mother's hand and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Little Seed is a Pokémon he found seven days ago in the forest outside the town.

It was injured and lying weakly by the roadside when the boy picked it up. After taking care of it for several days, the little seed has recovered.

The boy wanted to play with the little seed forever, but his mother said that the little seed was, after all, a "monster," and it would be better to release it back into the forest as soon as possible.

However, after living with the little seed for so many days, the boy was very reluctant to part with it, and although the little seed was a Pokémon, it had never hurt him!

Hearing the words of this adult who came from the royal city, a glimmer of hope immediately welled up in the boy's heart.

Hearing her son's words, the mother didn't know what decision to make.

At that moment, the man giving the speech spoke again.

"Many Pokémon live on this land. Some of them can breathe fire, some can spit water, and some are very strong."

"His Majesty Raven started living with us and the Pokémon a long time ago."

"In Raven City, the most prosperous city in the kingdom, all humans and Pokémon live happily."

"There, fire-breathing Pokémon help everyone start fires to keep warm."

"Pokémon that can spit water help people put out fires and irrigate fields."

"Strong Pokémon help everyone move heavy objects and build houses."

"And some Pokémon that can be found everywhere in the grass also have the power to take care of crops. With their help, the crops in the fields will mature faster and better."

"Humans have a better life because of Pokémon, and Pokémon, in turn, obtain enough food, shelter from the wind and rain, and opportunities to become stronger while living with humans."

In short, it's a win-win situation!
These words immediately planted seeds in the hearts of the residents of Tangcao Town.

"Pokémon... they actually possess such power?"

"The life of humans and Pokémon together sounds really great!"

"Hearing that makes me want a Pokémon that can breathe fire, so I can just ask it to help start the fire when I'm cooking!"

The crowd erupted in noise, exchanging ideas and discussing animatedly.

However, a new problem soon arose.

Among the crowd, a girl couldn't help but ask, "Sir, how should we live with Pokémon?"

Now only humans have heard these words and have the desire to live with Pokémon.

The problem is that Pokémon are not like humans; they still attack humans, which is very dangerous.

“Don’t worry, His Majesty has already taken precautions,” the man, the envoy, explained with a smile.

"After I leave, professionals from the royal city will come here. They will teach you how to catch Pokémon and how to live with them. They are trainers and also a bridge for communication between humans and Pokémon."

"In addition, His Majesty Raven has decreed that any children in any town who are fifteen years of age or older and wish to get closer to Pokémon can go to the Trainer Association, where someone will specifically teach you how to become a Trainer."

"Of course, becoming a trainer isn't easy. You'll need to master all sorts of knowledge related to Pokémon. All children who are seven years old or older can attend school to learn this, where professional teachers will provide instruction."

"Wow, Mom, I can go to school too!" A child in the crowd exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, that's right, this is His Majesty Raven's blessing." The woman gently stroked her son's head and instructed, "Child, you must thank His Majesty Raven!"

His Majesty not only stopped the war, but since taking office, he has also promulgated countless laws that benefit ordinary people like them.

From now on, they can live freely and justly on this land.

"Yes, I definitely will!" The boy's face was full of seriousness as he stood in the sunlight, patting his chest to assure him.

Scenes like this were playing out repeatedly throughout the kingdom.

Meanwhile, in Raven City, inside the castle. "...Your Majesty, the Pokémon Centers, Trainer Associations, police stations, and friendly shops throughout the city have all been completed as you instructed and will be operational soon."

The old steward, Elif, reported intelligence coming from all over the kingdom.

Raven nodded slightly; these facilities were, in fact, key to his entire plan.

Schools are responsible for teaching children of appropriate age about Pokémon, Pokémon Centers provide medical services for traveling trainers, Friendly Shops provide them with essential medicines, and the Trainers Association is responsible for the unified management of these trainers.

In the end, everything comes together.

All trainers gather in the Grand Arena for a final battle to determine the strongest trainer.

However, the kingdom was still under construction and education was not yet widespread. Ninety percent of the common people were illiterate and knew nothing about Pokémon's types, moves, and type matchups.

It's not the right time yet; we should wait at least another one to two years.

However, Raven has plenty of time.

Thinking of this, he looked up and asked, "How are those nobles doing now?"

“Your Majesty, after the initial suppression, they seem to have calmed down,” Elif replied.

The number of nobles was ultimately less than that of commoners. With the overwhelming power of the kingdom's army and the support of countless commoners, the nobles gradually became obedient.

Raven was not surprised by this.

After all, this is the general trend. When the era of trainers arrives, these nobles will likely begin to gradually come into contact with Pokémon.

Perhaps... this is the origin of the Dragon-Riding Family behind A-Du and the Family behind Gadria in the anime?

As long as they don't resist and obediently adapt to the times, Raven naturally won't touch them.

Because now, there are more important things waiting for him to do.

Raven closed his eyes and pondered quietly.

So far, most of Raven City's soldiers have been dispatched by him to various parts of the kingdom, where they serve in various duties.

Police officer, trainer, Pokémon teacher...

Unfortunately, so far, apart from the Nurse Joy sisters, Raven hasn't encountered any more members of the Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny families, so he can't send them to work at Pokémon Centers around the world.

"Looks like I'll have to wait until later," Raven muttered.

He paused, then asked, "How's the construction of the factory outside the town going?"

Elif: "Your Majesty, the factory has been completed and some raw materials have been prepared. It can be put into use at any time."

Hearing this, Raven immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good. The employment problem for those unemployed civilians in Raven City can finally be solved!

“Starting tomorrow, we’ll publish job postings for the factory in the newspapers. Also, the labor protection law needs to be improved as soon as possible!” Raven said.

“Yes!” Elif replied.

Raven wanted to say something more, but just then, an excited voice suddenly came from outside.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! We have successfully built the steam engine you ordered!"

"Oh?" Raven's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Inside the Royal Workshop, gazing at the brand-new, rumbling machine that marked the official start of the Industrial Revolution, Raven felt an immense surge of excitement.

"Your Majesty, what is the purpose of this thing?" Elif asked, looking at the strange object in front of him, somewhat puzzled.

Raven thought to himself: Then it has many uses.

Steam engines not only supported the operation of spinning and weaving machines, expanding textile production, but also enabled large-scale steel smelting.

Moreover, it can power trains and ships, significantly improving the efficiency and range of these two modes of transport, connecting the world and promoting trade and the flow of people between regions.

Is the Unova region short-staffed?

Then let's directly showcase the overall strength of Unova, its stable society, excellent benefits, and promising future...

In this turbulent and war-torn era, all of this seemed like a paradise to the common people and slaves.

At that time, countless people will surely move here.

“You’ll find out soon enough,” Raven said.

Eriff's mind flashed back to all of His Majesty Raven's previous actions, and for a moment, he was filled with anticipation for this machine called the Steam Engine.

*
The next morning, as the hazy morning light bathed the earth, people gradually woke up from their sleep.

Famas left his house, intending to wander around the city and see where he could find work.

Famas lost his parents in the previous war and fled to Raven City as a refugee. After these days, he has almost spent all the money he had with him, and if he can't find a job soon, he will starve to death.

It doesn't matter if he goes hungry, the main problem is that his wife and children will also go hungry with him.

A man who lets his wife and children go hungry is neither a good husband nor a good father.

only……

Raven City is now overpopulated, and more than half of the people are looking for work, making it extremely difficult to find a suitable job.

The streets were already filled with small groups of people.

Like him, they were all from the "lower class" of this city, still struggling to make ends meet.

Looking at his fellow humans, FAMAS sighed deeply, his heart filled with anxiety and helplessness.

Just then, a surprised shout suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"Everyone, come quick!"

Everyone looked up.

There was a middle-aged man with a stubble beard and a rather weathered appearance holding up a newspaper.

That was the latest issue of the newspaper that Raven City updated every morning.

It will publish some real-time news, Pokémon information, and occasionally other content.

Famas was somewhat dismissive, thinking that these things wouldn't help them find jobs anyway.

"Everyone, the factory in the suburbs has started recruiting. You only need to work eight hours a day, and you can rest two days a week. You can also get a salary of ten silver coins a month!"

W-what? !

Famas and several other indifferent men suddenly looked up and widened their eyes.

Did they hear it correctly?

(End of this chapter)