Elf: I Am a Farmer

Chapter 76 The Journey Ends

Chiba Kaede looked at the charcoal in his hand, then at the snake-patterned bear wagging its tail at him, and felt a surge of emotions.

After all, he had only invited the Zigzag Bears to dinner as a sudden act of kindness, yet they had given him such valuable elf items. For a moment, Chiba Kaede felt unworthy of such a gift.

"Snake-striped bear, do you know the value of this thing?"

Chiba Kaede inquired.

After exchanging glances, the snake-striped bear and its two underlings finally nodded, indicating that they understood.

Although they are just wild Pokémon, they still recognize Pokémon items, which can amplify the power of Pokémon skills of the corresponding attributes.

However, this charcoal is incompatible with their properties, so they cannot use it.

On the contrary, the Torchic that had warmly invited them yesterday was a Fire-type Pokémon, which is why they thought of giving the Pokémon item that Zigzagoon had picked up to the humans in front of them.

Seeing that they knew they were giving away good things, Chiba Kaede didn't say anything more, but just squatted down and patted their heads.

"Would you like to live on my farm? I'm sure you won't be disappointed, and you won't have to struggle for food anymore."

Chiba Kaede extended an invitation to them.

He hadn't originally intended to capture these Pokémon, but since Zigzagoon and the others had given him such valuable items, he decided to give both sides a chance and asked them.

The snake-patterned bears were clearly surprised by what Chiba Kaede said, but after much deliberation, they still refused.

Having lived in the forest for so long, they've adapted to their environment and have no intention of leaving. Perhaps they also have some reservations about the humans they've only known for less than a day. ☞💔 ☠🌷

Seeing that they did not agree, Chiba Maple did not say anything to persuade them to stay. Instead, he opened his backpack, took out the remaining energy cubes and tree fruits, and placed them in front of the snake bear and the others.

"This piece of charcoal was very useful to me, so please accept this food as a token of my gratitude!"

Chiba Kaede said with a smile.

The snake bears wouldn't hesitate to share such a large amount of food.

Food is not plentiful in the area where they live, so they need to spend a lot of time collecting food every day.

Now that they have the food provided by Chiba Maple, they won't have to struggle for food for a long time.

After all, energy cubes are a good thing for them. They are weak, and they can maintain their body's needs by eating one basic energy cube every day, which can also improve their strength.

"Then goodbye. Hide this food well. If you change your mind, move over there. If you're lucky, you'll find my farm. I'll still welcome you."

Chiba Kaede said his final goodbyes to the elves, then pointed out the location of his farm to them, saying that if they couldn't make it here, they could come and live on his farm.

Under the watchful eyes of the snake bears, Chiba Kaede mounted the Great Swallow and flew towards her family's farm.

Meanwhile, the snake bears watched as Chiba Kaede and the Great Swallow grew further and further away until they disappeared as black dots. Only then did they begin to move the food with a sense of loss.

Previously, with the presence of Swellow and the others, some weaker Pokémon didn't dare to approach this area. Now, as they leave, the scent will gradually fade over time until it disappears, at which point other Pokémon will no longer have any concerns.

Therefore, the Zigzag Bears need to take advantage of this time difference to hide the food, otherwise, with their strength, they probably won't be able to protect the food from being stolen by other Pokémon.

Although he didn't manage to invite the Zigzag Bear and the others to stay, Chiba Kaede was still in a good mood after receiving the charcoal. It was the first Pokémon item he had obtained since coming to this world, and it was very meaningful.

Moreover, the charcoal was perfect for Torchic to use. It was then that Chiba Kaede realized that Zigzagoon and the others had a good relationship with Torchic, and they probably had the idea of ​​giving the charcoal to Torchic, which is why they sent him such a precious Pokémon item!

During its return journey, the giant swallow spontaneously used the tailwind technique, flying at a very fast speed, showing that it was eager to return home.

The journey, which was originally expected to take about two hours, was completed in less than an hour and a half for the Giant Swallow, which returned to Chiba Farm.

Landing on the open ground in front of his house, Chiba Kaede noticed that in just over ten days, his house seemed to have become much newer. It must have been renovated by Terada Yuri, at least from the outside.

After all, this house was the residence of the previous owner of the farm, Takemoto Jiro, and it was built a long time ago, so it looked a bit dilapidated. But now, at least from the outside, it has improved a lot.

"Ah, boss, you're back!"

Terada Yuri exclaimed joyfully.

She was preparing lunch. She lived alone in the house, so she simply picked some vegetables from the garden and cooked some rice. She wasn't particular about her food.

"Why are you the only one here? Where is everyone else?"

Chiba Kaede was a little puzzled. It was almost lunchtime, and normally it should be quite lively.

"The new orphanage has been built now, and everyone else lives there, so I'm the one living here."

Upon seeing Chiba Kaede's inquiry, Terada Yuri quickly explained.

"Has something changed?"

Chiba Kaede had just looked around outside the door and saw that a warehouse-like building had been newly built. He guessed that it was for Milkcan and the others to live in, and there didn't seem to be any other houses.

"Boss, you just got back. Why don't you rest for a bit first? I'll cook a few more dishes and then tell you all about what's been going on lately, is that alright?"

Terada Yuri wasn't surprised by Chiba Kaede's doubts, but since she couldn't explain it clearly in a short time, she simply said that.

"Okay, I'll go upstairs to take a shower and change my clothes first, then we can talk in more detail!"

Chiba Kaede felt that since Terada Yuri hadn't shown any unusual behavior, it meant that the others in the orphanage were fine, so he was relieved and decided to tidy up first.

After going upstairs to her room, Chiba Kaede found that her room hadn't changed much, except that it was much cleaner.

He remembered that when he left, he let the big milk tanks live in his room, which should have been very messy. But then he realized that Terada Yuri must have cleaned the room for him.

After taking a nice hot shower, Chiba Kaede felt incredibly refreshed. She didn't know if it was because she was back on the farm or because she had gotten rid of the fatigue from the journey, but none of that mattered anymore. As long as she felt comfortable, that was all that mattered.

After going downstairs, Chiba Kaede found that Terada Yuri's food was not yet ready, so he did not disturb her. He went outside first and released the spirits to play by themselves.

The Great Swallow couldn't wait to fly back to its clan after it had just brought itself back.

Mosquito Coil and Shiny Goat were the same; after being released from their Poké Balls, they also ran towards their family group.

When Hercules was on the farm, he preferred to stay in the nearby forest because of the sweet sap he loved there, but he would always come back on his own when it was time to eat.

The two shuttlecock flowers drifted towards the orchard. Normally, unless Chiba Maple summons them, they would help cultivate the fruit trees, promote their growth, and heal the injured Pokémon.

The Sandslash then headed to a nearby earthen slope where it had dug its own cave, a cozy little haven just for it.

As for Gastly, it had already hidden itself in its shadow, which was probably its favorite place to stay.

The remaining Machop and Torchic, being new to Chiba Farm and unfamiliar with the environment, remained rooted to the spot, watching their seniors go their separate ways, making them wonder if the group was going to break up.

"Alright, come back to your room with me. The longer you stay here, the more you'll find a place you want to be!"

Chiba Kaede looked at the two stunned elves and called out to them.

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(End of this chapter)