Not Being a Trainer This Time

Chapter 875 436: The Hidden Trial of Naoki Ranch, Unlocked!

Defeat Koraidon?!

Doesn't that mean that the Pokémon left in the trial are stronger than Koraidon?

Koraidon's strength already surpassed their expectations, and the remaining Pokémon's strength is unimaginable, they dared not even think...

The two looked around, trying to find a Pokémon among those that might be stronger than Koraidon.

Naoki saw through their thoughts, but didn't explain, instead, he smiled and waved his hand.

Brother Indeedee understood and turned away, soon returning with three servings of fruit wine.

"Take it! This is your reward for passing the trial, and as the second Trainer to pass, the other two bottles are my extra reward for you. I'm delighted to see such an exciting match, your wisdom and courage are truly commendable!" Naoki said.

Yang lowered his head to look at the three bottles of fruit wine.

While Nanako noticed the keyword "second,"

she asked in surprise, "Has someone passed the trial before this guy?"

Naoki nodded slightly: "That's right, there was a very strong Trainer."

"Was it the chief?" Nanako asked in surprise.

In the Paldea Region, the chief is the strongest Trainer.

Naoki shook his head: "No, the chief is too busy with work to challenge the trial."

Nanako nodded, quite shocked.

Naoki then introduced the effects of the fruit wine to Yang.

Initially, Yang and Nanako thought it was just ordinary fruit wine.

Until they heard from Naoki that the fruit wine could enhance a Pokémon's resistance to abnormal states, their faces instantly showed shock.

"Really?"

"Of course." Naoki said: "I've used a family secret method to brew this fruit wine, merging the essence of berries to improve a Pokémon's physique and help them grow better."

"How amazing!" Nanako exclaimed, looking at the fruit wine with envy.

She wanted it too, but she had no way to pass the trial yet...

Besides, her Pokémon are all Grass Type, unable to use the same tactics as Yang.

Ah! How frustrating!

Compared to Nanako's frustration, Yang was much more calm.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Naoki, but this is too precious and I can't accept it, besides the chief has already prepared a reward for me."

Naoki was quite surprised to hear this.

Oh? This young man is interesting.

"This is the reward you deserve," Naoki said: "Every Trainer who passes receives it, it's my gift to the brave."

Hearing this, Yang opened his mouth and then seriously accepted the fruit wine: "Thank you, Mr. Naoki!"

Mr. Naoki is indeed as the town rumors say, a great person!

*

Soon after sending off the two challengers, Naoki received a video call from Geeta.

"How was it?"

Naoki smiled: "That trainer named Yang is quite interesting, apart from Leon, he's the first to pass the Grass Trial."

Naoki detailed the events of the day.

After listening, a peculiar light shone in Geeta's eyes.

"So, this Trainer's talent is quite good!"

"So where's my King's Rock?" Naoki asked.

"Don't worry," Geeta smiled: "I've already entrusted Larry to look for it for you!"

Naoki: "…Don't wear Larry out, when I saw him earlier he seemed exhausted."

Hearing this, Geeta smiled and said: "Larry has been quite energetic lately! I heard he's been buying that mysterious milk from your ranch often."

"I've heard from the sales department that when Larry drinks the milk, his work efficiency increases several fold!"

Said this, Geeta suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I almost forgot, Naoki, do you want to collaborate with me?"

Naoki was stunned for a moment, suddenly sensing an ominous feeling: "What kind of collaboration?"

Geeta: "Sell the milk from your ranch to the Paldea League, we can purchase it at a high price!"

Naoki: "…"

"Ahem, let's just forget about this." Naoki decisively rejected Geeta's proposal, he did not want to become an accomplice: "Boosting energy temporarily with external things might be fine, but over time, it'll be harmful to the body!"

Hearing this, Geeta was quite surprised: "Really? It'll be harmful? I thought the milk from your ranch was like caffeine without side effects!"

Sheep's milk indeed has no side effects, but everyone needs a proper break. If you're working every day relying on sheep's milk, then that's way too mechanical.

Thinking about this, Naoki nodded seriously and said, "Anything can be addictive, so it's better to be natural unless you really need it or you're planning to boost your health."

"Alright then." Upon hearing that long-term consumption of sheep's milk could be addictive, Geeta gave up on the idea.

"Well, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up now!" Naoki was worried that Geeta might try sneaking in a conversation about squeezing the poor workers.

However, Geeta brought up another topic instead.

"By the way, Naoki, are you and Lono pretty close?"

Naoki was a bit surprised: "Why? Did something happen?"

"Nothing!" Geeta shook her head. "I just feel like you two seem quite familiar."

She occasionally went to see what the Gym Leaders she managed were up to.

Upon hearing Lono had started a live stream, Geeta was curious enough to check it out.

At that time, in the streaming room, she saw Lono discreetly advertising Naoki Ranch.

Thinking it over, Naoki said, "It might be because Lono visits the ranch quite often!"

Most of the other Gym Leaders had only come once, but Lono had visited the most.

"I see..." Geeta nodded thoughtfully.

A woman's intuition told her that there was something unusual about this situation.

As far as she knew, Lono wasn't the type of Gym Leader to eagerly improve their skills.

After a brief moment of thought, Geeta asked, "Did Lono challenge the trial when she visited?"

Naoki thought for a moment and nodded, "She did."

This made it even stranger, Geeta thought to herself.

Looking at Naoki across from her, an incredible suspicion popped into her mind.

Could it be that Lono...

Seeing Geeta's expression, Naoki found it a bit odd: "What's up?"

Geeta snapped back to reality and shook her head with a smile, "Nothing big. The upcoming challengers will rely on you, okay? I have things to do here, so I'll catch up with you later!"

After the call ended, Geeta had an intrigued look on her face.

She planned to look into Lono's intentions later.

If it were just as she suspected, she wouldn't mind playing matchmaker.

If those two ended up together, Naoki would stay in the Paldea Region, and she wouldn't have to worry about him moving elsewhere.

When the time comes for them to wed, she could attend as the officiator.

In that moment, Geeta thought about many things.

A talented person like Naoki would surely have exceptional offspring.

Those would be the future talents of the Paldea Region!

*

Three days later, at the Paldea League Headquarters.

Yang walked into this tall building clad in a suit.

Three days ago, he reported to the chief about passing the trial.

The chief, as promised, had allocated his reward.

A generous reward, along with a promotion to work in the Paldea League's operations department.

Yang felt immense pride in this matter.

With anticipation for the new job and dreams for the future, he headed into the operations department building.

In the office, Yang noticed a very famous figure.

It was none other than his senior, Larry, the Gym Leader of Medali Gym, and also the Flying Elite!

Yang was thrilled; was he about to become colleagues with his senior?

He walked up happily and greeted Larry:

"Good morning, senior! I'm Yang, newly transferred to the operations department. Please guide me well!"

Larry: "..."

He looked wearily at the young man.

Young people always full of energy and spirit... it's truly nostalgic!

Larry nodded at the young man, saying, "Hmm, hello. I have some tasks to attend to, let's chat next time."

"Ah, alright, senior!" Yang quickly stepped aside, watching his senior's figure gradually depart.