Chapter 144
The Gradually Prosperous Raven City
Chapter 144 The Gradually Prosperous Raven City
“Those two Miss Joeys are very clever; they are already skilled at identifying different herbs and preparing medicines according to the injuries.”
"We have followed your instructions and sent them to work at the hospital to treat the injured residents and monsters in the territory."
"Miss Lila also went to work at the hospital, where she served as the director."
"In addition, the academy is basically ready. The carpenters in the city have made many tables and chairs according to your instructions. Among the people His Majesty sent were several knowledgeable scholars who can serve as teachers and teach the children to read," Elif reported.
After a moment's thought, Raven said, "Let's add a course on identifying magical beasts."
Elif paused, then said, "But Your Highness, no one in the territory understands magical beasts better than you..."
Raven recalled Christina's descriptions of the Pokémon and said:
"I will compile the relevant teaching materials. Also, have Christina come to me later. I need her to draw a portrait of the monster."
“Yes, Your Highness,” Elif replied, but he couldn’t help but say, “Your Highness, there are currently no artisans in the territory skilled in making parchment, so we have no way to compile the information on magical beasts into a book…”
This is also a problem.
This era was ancient and backward; the paper people used daily was parchment, which was slow and complicated to produce compared to ordinary white paper.
Moreover, in this era, most of those who could attend academies were children of noble families or children from wealthy households.
For ordinary people, going to college is an extremely difficult thing.
Moreover, parchment is expensive and complex, and its price is simply unaffordable for ordinary families.
Raven closed his eyes and pondered, three words slowly emerging in his mind.
Papermaking.
This technology wasn't difficult for Raven; he only needed to spend a certain amount of satisfaction to unlock it.
By abandoning sheepskin and instead using inexpensive plant fibers such as tree bark, linen, and fishing nets to make paper, the cost of paper could be significantly reduced, thus promoting its widespread use.
“I’ll figure something out,” Raven said.
“Yes, Your Highness!” Elif continued to report, “Furthermore, as you instructed, we have built a house in the previously established nature reserve to raise and care for magical beasts, specifically for rescuing injured magical beasts in the area and providing them with food.”
"The magical beasts that His Majesty sent earlier, which were serving as slaves in the royal city, are no longer so afraid of humans thanks to our help."
"When we go there, they will greet us on their own initiative."
"Well done," Raven praised, believing that it wouldn't be long before the Pokémon could try to integrate into the town.
Then Raven looked at Geralt beside him and asked, "How's the training going with the Knights?"
Geralt said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, as you instructed, every soldier has been equipped with a magical beast partner. So far, they have achieved considerable results, and many magical beasts have mastered new and more powerful moves."
"That's good then." Raven nodded. He had been too busy lately, and now that he had suddenly returned to his territory, he felt extremely exhausted, both physically and mentally.
After getting a general understanding of the territory's development over the past month, Raven waved his hand, signaling the others to go back and rest.
“By the way, Your Highness, there is one more thing,” Elif added.
"what?"
"Regarding the construction of the castle," Elif said, "the existing infrastructure within the territory is now complete, and our construction team will officially begin building the castle for you."
castle……
Raven had already seen it when he returned.
However, in this era, building a castle is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and requires a lot of financial resources. It simply cannot be completed in less than a year or two.
Raven wasn't in a hurry; he simply said, "Take your time."
Building a castle is also a considerable financial expenditure. Although the territory has gradually become wealthy through taxes and trade, it is still not enough for a developing territory.
We still need to think of other ways to make money.
For example, papermaking.
Raven had a general plan in mind and planned to implement it later. However, when it came to the castle, what Raven was most looking forward to was that when he discussed the design plans with Elena, he specifically asked her to build an area similar to an ecological park within the castle.
For Raven's own selfish reasons, having such a place would allow him to raise some of his favorite Pokémon in the future.
For example, the fluffy and adorable Pikachu and Eevee, or the majestic and powerful Tyranitar...
When it comes to Raven's favorite Pokémon, they are undoubtedly the two legendary Pokémon from the Padina region, Gullion and Milton.
"In this era... the Padiya region should be in the midst of the Great Age of Exploration."
Countless adventurers have entered the Padia pit in search of the legendary treasure.
I wonder if I'll run into Gullington and Milton there...
However, it's too early to think about these things now.
Raven didn't have time; all of this had to wait until the war was over and the Unova region was completely peaceful and stable.
“Understood, Your Highness Raven.” Elif bowed. “Please rest well.”
The group slowly retreated.
After they left, Raven leaned back in his chair and pondered for a long time before getting up and going downstairs.
The Pokémon, exhausted from several busy days, fell fast asleep in various corners of the house after dinner.
Dragonite sat down on the soft carpet, lowered its head, and drifted off to sleep.
The monarch serpent was curled up on the sofa, its eyes closed, looking very peaceful.
The firefly lay dozing by the fireplace.
Bictini was lying on the cushion, fast asleep.
The three holy swordsmen did not rest; they lay on the carpet, seemingly waiting for Raven.
The same applies to Kyurem.
As soon as Raven came downstairs, their eyes immediately turned towards this side.
“Terrakion, Biligion, Gopaloon,” Raven said with a smile. “Welcome to Raven City.”
"Please get some rest tonight. Tomorrow, I will take you on a tour of this town where humans and Pokémon live together."
“I’m looking forward to it.” Gopalouon nodded slightly.
If this place is really as Raven said.
Everyone here treats Pokémon the same way he treats Bubble Squirrel and Dragonite.
They will then use this as their base to protect the humans and Pokémon living in this town.
Because the Swordsmen knew very well that their power alone could not save all the Pokémon that had lost their homes or even their lives because of the war.
The power of just the three of them is ultimately limited.
This is not just a war between humans and Pokémon.
It is also a war between humans.
Cobalion knew perfectly well that only by addressing the root cause of the war could those Pokémon who had lost their homeland be truly saved.
If they had to choose one side, they would choose Raven without hesitation.
After all, even a being like Kyurem acknowledged his beliefs.
(End of this chapter)