Elf: I Am a Farmer

Chapter 37 Reunion in Orange Blossom Forest

the next day, early in the morning

Chiba Kaede finished purchasing the necessary supplies yesterday, so she's now planning to head to Orange Blossom City. After all, Komai Town is just a small town with not much to do. 🐤🍟 ➅➈ⓢнυ𝓧.℃ⓞ๓ 💘💜

"Thankfully, I wasn't late."

Just as Chiba Kaede was about to leave after checking out of the room with Miss Joey, a familiar voice reached his ears.

Just then, Miss Officer Jenny from Gumei Town walked up to him from outside, clearly wanting to see him about something.

"Good morning, Officer Jenny. May I ask what brings you here?"

Chiba Kaede was also a little puzzled as to why Miss Officer Jenny had come to see him at this time.

"That's right, our town previously issued a reward for information leading to the arrest of someone who has damaged the reputation of our Gumei Town."

Yesterday, after I took those men back for questioning, they confessed to their crimes. That's why I'm here to deliver the medal and bonus to you.

Miss Junsha from Gumei Town recounted the whole story to Chiba Kaede.

Subsequently, Chiba Maple received a medal representing the title of Honorary Resident of Gumei Town, as well as a reward of 5 Alliance Coins.

Although this amount of money isn't much given Chiba Kaede's current farm income, anyone would be happy to find money for free, and he was no exception.

After bidding farewell to Miss Officer Jenny in Gumei Town, Chiba Kaede continued his journey to Orange Blossom City. However, after this interlude, his mood improved considerably, and he even felt a sense of dynamism as he walked.

"Forest Lizard, use Leaf Blade!"

Today is the fourth day since Chiba Kaede set off from Gumei Town. As he was walking in the forest, he suddenly heard the sound of a trainer commanding his Pokémon in battle.

Following the sound, Chiba Kaede walked for a while, then parted the bushes and saw a trainer commanding a Forest Lizard and a Roselia in battle.

Chiba Kaede, afraid of disturbing the opponent's battle, simply watched from a distance.

However, after watching for a while, he realized that this trainer was none other than Rina Usui, who had battled him for several days at the Pokémon Center in Spring Blossom Town.

"Go, Poké Ball!"

After a fierce battle, Poison Rose was no match for the Forest Lizard. After being hit by the Forest Lizard's cross-cutting skill, she lost her ability to fight and was unsurprisingly captured by Rina Usui.

"Hahaha, I've tamed the Poison Rose!"

Rina Usui struck a very chuunibyou (delusional) pose and said loudly.

Clearly, she hadn't noticed Chiba Kaede; otherwise, given her introverted personality, she definitely wouldn't have dared to make such a childish pose.

However, now the pressure is on Chiba Kaede.

He wondered if he went out now, would he be killed to silence him by the enraged Rina Usui?

Just as he was planning to slowly retreat and then find an opportunity to pretend to bump into her, he didn't pay attention and stepped on the tail fin of a mosquito coil tadpole that was following next to him.

"Tadpoles, tadpoles!"

The mosquito tadpole whose tail fin was stepped on by Chiba Kaede instantly filled with tears, crying and loudly accusing Chiba Kaede of his evil deeds.

"Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to, mosquito coil tadpole!"

Chiba Kaede quickly moved her foot away and then comforted Mosquito Coil Tadpole.

However, his voice was clearly heard by Rina Usui, and the two looked at each other.

"It's nice to see you again, Rina!"

Chiba Kaede was the first to greet Usui Rina.

When did you get here?

Rina Usui blushed instantly, her face turning red all the way down to her neck, as she recalled her childish behavior.

Chiba Kaede could feel that Usui Rina was about to burst into flames.

"I just arrived too, and I didn't witness any of you subduing the Poison Rose!"

Oh no, Chiba Kaede realized she had said the wrong thing as soon as the words left her mouth.

"Ah, you peeping tom, may you be punished by heaven!"

Rina Usui covered her face and then said.

"Listen to my excuses, no, I want an explanation!"

Seeing that the other party seemed to be a little vulnerable, Chiba Kaede quickly said something.

However, the effect wasn't very good.

"Rina, calm down, okay? I really just happened to see you catching Pokémon and I didn't say anything because I was afraid of disturbing you."

An hour has passed since Chiba Kaede and Usui Rina met. During this time, Usui Rina walked forward without saying a word, while Chiba Kaede followed behind, apologizing and explaining.

He was indeed being a bit unethical by hiding and peeking from the sidelines.

Although he meant no harm, it was indeed a bit unreasonable, especially since he saw the scene that Usui Rina considered a dark chapter in her past.

This is why Rina Usui still can't face Kaede Chiba. She feels ashamed of her behavior back then, especially since it was seen by someone she knew.

However, Chiba Kaede didn't think this was a big deal. Everyone has a moment of being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)!

Finally, as darkness fell, the two lit a campfire. By then, Rina Usui had calmed down a bit and was finally able to communicate.

"Why did you come to Orange Blossom Forest alone?"

Chiba Kaede inquired.

"I failed to challenge the Petalburg Gym two weeks ago, so I plan to train in the forest before challenging Uncle Senri."

Rina Usui said with some disappointment.

When she challenged the Petalburg Gym last time, she was badly defeated; the Gym Leader, Senri, defeated her with just two Pokémon.

Although the gym leader Senri later acknowledged her strength and wanted to give her the Balance Badge, Rina Usui did not want to accept such a gift and planned to challenge the Petalburg Gym after she became stronger.

"I see. Don't be discouraged. As far as I know, Petalburg Gym is one of the most challenging gyms in the Hoenn region. You've already done quite well to gain Mr. Senri's approval!"

Chiba Kaede comforted her.

Of course, this is also his true thought.

In my past life, I was always utterly crushed when trying to beat the Petalburg Gym. It was very difficult to get past it without specifically training a Fighting-type or Ghost-type Pokémon.

"And you, why aren't you busy at your farm, but instead you've come here?"

Rina Susui asked.

When Chiba Kaede contacted her before, he had introduced the situation of his farm, so she knew that Chiba Kaede would not leave his family's farm under normal circumstances.

Rina Usui also plans to obtain the Balance Badge and then challenge Kaede Chiba to a Pokémon battle to wash away her previous defeats.

"I plan to go to Petalburg City to purchase a batch of Miltank Pokémon eggs to raise."

Chiba Kaede told the truth.

"Great, it seems your farm is doing very well!"

Rina Usui didn't expect that only a few months later, Kaede Chiba was already planning to raise a giant milk tank, because raising a giant milk tank requires a lot of investment.

In addition to high-quality hay, large milk tankers need to be fed enough energy.

Therefore, raising Miltank is not much different from raising Pokémon for battle, and may even require more investment.

"By the way, how's your training going? How much longer are you going to stay here?"

Chiba Kaede inquired.

"Actually, I've already finished training and am on my way back to Orange City!"

"That's wonderful! We can head to Orange Blossom City together now!"

"Hmph, I haven't forgotten your awful behavior, but I'll forgive you if you play a 3v3 Pokémon battle with me tomorrow!"

"Alright, alright!"

Chiba Kaede ultimately succumbed to Rina Usui's death stare and agreed to a Pokémon battle with her the next day.

"Come out, everyone!"

After finishing his business with Rina Usui, Kaede Chiba first prepared dinner for the spirits, and then started boiling water to cook dinner for himself and Rina Usui.

"Where's your proud swallow here!"

Rina Usui looked at Kaede Chiba's spirits and noticed that the powerful Tauntling was not among them.

"The Great Swallow has now evolved into the Giant Swallow, and I left it on the farm to guard its safety."

Chiba Kaede replied.

"If you lose tomorrow, don't say you were letting me win!"

Seeing that Chiba Kaede's main force, the Giant Swallow, was not present, Rina Usui thought that she should be able to defeat the guy in front of her tomorrow, and then find another opportunity to let her Forest Lizard fight against the Giant Swallow.

"You all come out too!"

At this moment, Rina Usui also released her Pokémon, including Grovyle, Roselia (which she had just caught that day), Cloyster, Vulpix, Beautifly, and Breloom.

"Not bad, you've caught so many Pokémon in just a few months!"

Chiba Kaede couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Of course! I'm going to participate in the Hoenn League's Yoyo Tournament and win the championship!"

Rina Usui proudly shared her dream.

"Then I wish you success in achieving the results you desire!"

Chiba Kaede offered her blessings.

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