Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 215 A new era
"This is for everyone's good."

Officer Jenny's gaze swept across the faces of the group of Officer Jenny sisters before her, and then she slowly spoke:
"The gang system is no longer suitable for His Majesty Raven's kingdom. Pokémon Centers, police stations, trainers, Pokémon flying taxis, and gyms all over the country..."

“I believe that not only I, but you can also sense that His Majesty is ushering in a new era.”

"The Joeys of the Joey family have begun working for His Majesty Raven. They have become part of the family, and because of their work, people are slowly beginning to change their perception of them."

“But we Officer Jenny are still trapped inside.”

“When I first founded the Thunder Gang, it was to provide everyone with a place to settle down and make a living. Now, we have a better option.”

"In the kingdom founded by His Majesty Raven, no one will hate us or regard us as ominous."

“You always call me Big Sister, and now, as Big Sister, I sincerely hope that all of you sisters can live here like Joey and the others, like normal people.”

Upon hearing these words, the surrounding Officer Jenny members were all deeply moved.

"Miss..."

They sensed Officer Jenny's feelings, and soon, one of them nodded and said:
"We'll listen to our eldest sister!"

“That’s right. That way, Big Sister won’t have to be tied to us all the time. She can do what she wants to do!”

"Besides, even if we're scattered all over the kingdom, it's not like we'll never see each other again. With such convenient Flying Cloud Pokémon taxis, if we want to meet up, we can reunite in no time!"

The other Officer Jennys also thought of this.

They looked at each other, their eyes shining brightly.

"So... to celebrate everyone's upcoming new chapter in life—"

After saying that, one of the Officer Jenny extended her hand.

Seeing this, the other Officer Jennys around also placed their hands on it.

The Officers' Club members clasped their hands together, looked at each other, and then shouted:
"Everyone, you must work even harder in the future and set an example for your elder sister!"

"Yes!"

*
Early May of the 151st year of the Kingdom Calendar.

The Officer Jenny family officially joined the Kingdom of Eindooc and began working for Raven.

After undergoing specialized training in Raven City, they took their respective partners, Growlithe, and went to various cities in the Unova region to work as police officers.

Officer Jenny, a race inherently possessing a heart of justice, significantly improved public order in various regions within just half a month of taking office.

When Raven received the news, he wasn't too surprised, as it was something he had expected.

Otherwise, the alliances in the anime wouldn't all rely on the Officer Jenny family to maintain order in various regions.

But for people of this era, this is indeed a very shocking thing.

"Your Majesty, you are truly visionary!" Elif exclaimed, his voice filled with amazement as he looked at the reports sent by mayors from various regions.

Your Majesty's wisdom is truly astonishing at all times!
Raven: "..."

He was speechless, but Elif was right about one thing.

With Officer Jenny here, there's no need to worry about security issues in various places.

Now everything is in place.

Friendly shops that provide trainers with basic supplies, Pokémon Centers that offer medical services to trainers, police stations that maintain order in various regions, gyms that test trainers' strength...

We can put the trainer profession on hold for a while and let them develop on their own.

Now, something else is more important.

Raven put down the report he was holding and turned to look at another report that his subordinate had brought him.

[Your Majesty, the railway tracks connecting Raven City to Twin Dragon Territory, Kagome Village, and Ripple Town have been laid and we await your command!]

Next came the report from Sharon, the current mayor of Raven City.

[Your Majesty, as you instructed, I have had the station constructed in Shuanglong City according to the blueprints, and it will be officially put into use on a chosen date.]

Are all three lines completed?
Raven was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the railroad workers to be so fast!

This means that starting today, people in Raven City, Shuanglong City, Lianyi Town, and Kagome Village can travel between these places by steam train.

This is so exciting!
However, Raven quickly calmed down, because this was only the beginning.

There are still many towns in the Unova region waiting for them to open routes.

Unlike flying Pokémon taxis, which can only carry a maximum of four people at a time, steam trains can transport an extremely large number of passengers at once.

More importantly, they could transport goods such as coal, ore, and clothing to other cities via steam trains!
"Erif, how's the progress on the steam train?" Raven asked.

“Your Majesty, the steam train has entered the trial operation phase,” Elif replied.

"Oh?" Raven immediately perked up.

He only provided a blueprint, and the craftsmen were able to build the steam train so quickly. The wisdom of the craftsmen is truly boundless!
“Take me to see!” Raven said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After leaving the castle, Raven, led by Elif, soon arrived at the Raven City Station, which had already been completed.

This area is currently under lockdown, and unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering, so civilians cannot come here.

When Raven arrived at the station, he saw more than a dozen craftsmen gathered around a huge piece of equipment, making final adjustments.

It was a huge, black steel monster, composed of countless intricate machines. A round chimney rose high from the top of the vehicle, below which were the power axles for forward propulsion. Two carriages were firmly connected at the rear of the front by a Jan coupler.

When the craftsmen saw Raven, they all stepped forward to bow in greeting.

"Your Majesty Raven!"

Raven nodded to the group, then turned his attention to the world's first steam train.

"How is it? Is it running normally?" he asked.

"Your Majesty, this steam train has entered the final testing phase. If there are no problems, it can then be mass-produced and officially put into use!"

Having said that, the craftsman turned around and looked at the crowd behind him, waving to them:

"Everyone, show His Majesty Raven our research findings!"

The craftsmen were very excited, and they responded in unison, "Yes!"

Then, several craftsmen climbed to the front of the vehicle, lit the power furnace, and the next second, a huge rumbling sound came from the front of the vehicle.

"Woo~!"

Immediately afterwards, thick white smoke billowed from the chimney above the front of the vehicle. The machinery inside the front of the vehicle provided power to the car body, and driven by this power, the wheels below began to spin.

The next second, under Raven's watchful gaze and amidst the expectant eyes of the craftsmen, the world's first steam train began to move.

It moves forward at a uniform speed along the steel-cast rails.

The loud noise from the steam train attracted the attention of nearby Pokémon.

They emerged from the grass and trees, stopping curiously by the roadside to watch the advancing steel behemoth.

"Success!"

The craftsmen at the station were overjoyed to see the train being built so smoothly.

"Your Majesty Raven, we succeeded!"

Raven, of course, saw it, and he nodded with a smile. He then addressed the crowd:

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work! Your efforts will not be in vain. I hereby announce that all those who participated in this research will receive a special bonus awarded by the Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they excitedly looked at their colleagues around them, giving them high-fives in celebration.

Raven watched this scene with a smile.

He knew that a brand new era was about to begin.

And the cities, towns, and villages of all sizes in their Unova region will be more closely connected as a result.

The Unova region is a unique place where, despite the diversity of Pokémon and people, everyone coexists as living beings within the same ecosystem.

The unity of all people corresponds perfectly to the birth of the divine dragon Kyurem.

It is no longer the original Kingdom of Eindooc, but Unova, the Kingdom of Unova, the Unova Region.

*
In mid-May of the 151st year of the Kingdom Calendar, people living throughout the Kingdom of Eindooc witnessed two major events.

First, His Majesty Raven of Raven City announced that, starting today, the Kingdom of Eindooc will be officially renamed the Kingdom of Unova, meaning a nation united as one, regardless of status, class, gender, all people, all Pokémon, and all cultures.

Secondly, we warmly celebrate the successful research and development of steam locomotives, as well as the establishment of railway routes connecting Raven City with Shuanglong City, Lianyi Town, and Longmu Village, among other places.

From today onwards, people living in these areas can travel to and from various places by steam trains, the latest mode of transportation.

Cities that do not yet have lines open should not worry, as tracks to other places are currently being laid urgently.

Two major news items were published in the newspapers and delivered by messengers to various parts of the United States.

In an instant, countless people saw these two messages.

Many people didn't react much to the first news about the kingdom changing its name. After all, their lives hadn't changed much; they just felt that the new name seemed better than the old one.

The second news item elicited different reactions from different people.

In cities like Feiyun City and Sanyo City, where air routes had not yet been opened, the people living there were incredibly curious about steam trains.

People living in Shuanglong City and Lianyi Town personally experienced this new type of transportation.

Soon, people discovered something.

Taking this mode of transportation from Shuanglong City to Raven City is so convenient and saves so much time!
Furthermore, compared to flying Pokémon taxis, steam train tickets are much cheaper, and for people with a fear of heights, riding a steam train is far safer than flying in the sky!
In no time, people from these places began taking steam trains to other cities, either to visit relatives and friends, to travel to Raven City, the capital of the United Kingdom, or to look for work in other cities.

People began to move around, and merchants found new business opportunities in this process. Using steam trains to transport goods could not only ensure the safety of the goods, but also greatly save the time of transportation!

As a result, merchants abandoned the outdated caravans mainly consisting of buffalo with their frizzy heads and switched to using the more convenient steam trains.

Commerce in various places began to develop at an extremely rapid pace.

In just one month, the city halls of Shuanglong City and Lianyi Town, as well as the major shops in the area, made a fortune.

In Twin Dragons City, the butler, Crane, was reporting the city's fiscal revenue for the month to Mayor Sharon with a beaming smile.

"Lord Sharon, since the steam train started operating a month ago, our Shuanglong City's fiscal revenue has increased tenfold!"

"Not only that, but all the shops and vendors in Shuanglong City have made a fortune thanks to the arrival of tourists and out-of-town merchants!"

"My lord, we've struck it rich!" Crane exclaimed excitedly. "At this rate, Twin Dragons City will soon become the second largest city in the United Kingdom!"

While drinking the Moo Moo fresh milk transported from Raven City, Sharon smiled happily.

Sure enough, he knew that following in His Majesty Raven's footsteps would be absolutely no problem.

After all, he was the man chosen by the dragon!

However, what concerned Sharon more than this matter was how the other lords, or rather, the mayors of other cities, would feel upon hearing this news.

"Let's go, Kran!" Sharon stood up.

Crane paused slightly, then asked in confusion, "Sir?"

Sharon stretched.

"Of course, I'm going to visit Raven City! I've made so much money, I should definitely enjoy life. Besides, I've heard that the Pokémon battles at the Grand Arena in Raven City are very popular lately."

Of course, the most important thing is to go there and see what new things His Majesty Raven has come up with, such as delicious treats like Sweetie and Moo Milk.

"Yes, sir!" Crane quickly stood up as well.

After thinking for a moment, Sharon added, "All the fiscal revenue for this phase will be invested in the construction of infrastructure in Shuanglong City."

"My lord?" Crane was slightly taken aback.

Sharon smiled and said, "Only when our city becomes better can we continuously attract people from other places, and only then can we make more money."

Upon hearing this, Crane was incredibly excited: "Your Excellency is truly farsighted!"

"Stop talking, hurry up and buy me a first-class ticket." Sharon said, "I heard that many nobles in the city have been traveling around lately. If you go too late, you may not be able to buy one."

"Yes, my lord!"

*
Meanwhile, in Raven City, inside the castle.

Raven looked at the letters in front of him from Flying Cloud City, Sanyo City, Black City, Liyong City, and other places, and couldn't help but feel speechless.

These letters were delivered early this morning.

Although there were many of these letters, they all conveyed the same message to him.

—Your Majesty, I'm hungry, I need food!

Undoubtedly, these guys are envious of how much money Shuanglong City is making.

(End of this chapter)