Chapter 60
: Help from the Pokémon
"Yo-yo-yo~"
"We already have guests? Rockruff? Okay, you and Riolu go and bring them in."
In the small kitchen, Sofia, her face covered in flour, stopped kneading dough.
A full hour has passed since she started making the bouffes and soufflés, but she has only finished making the dough and hasn't even started filling them yet.
But now she has to put aside her work and greet the little guests who came from the mountains to visit her today.
It was a group of clean-loving bubble squirrels led by Chino Chinchilla, six in total, along with an injured mongoose and its attendant who came with it.
"Chinochino~"
Sofia, you've made yourself all dirty again.
Seeing Sophia covered in flour, Chinchilla called to her children to help her clean up.
"MoMo~ Mi~"
Please don't touch the guests; it will be over soon.
"MoMo~"
Okay, it'll be over soon.
The nimble Chinchilla family began using their soft tails to help Sofia clean herself. Their delicate movements were like those of a professional archaeologist, their brushes precisely removing dust while preserving the artifact intact.
In just thirty seconds, with the help of the six adorable creatures, the flour on Sophia's body was shaken off and she looked exceptionally clean.
Just as the Chinchilla family was about to clean Sophia's room, Sophia quickly stopped them:
"I'm very grateful to Chinchillas, but please stop. I'm making some treats right now. Could you please clean up a little later?"
"Kino?"
dessert?
"Chinochino~"
I understand, Sofia. Okay, then please don't refuse us to do a thorough cleaning of your house from now on.
The Chinchilla family, who had stopped cleaning, quickly stood obediently to the side.
"Love Wan~"
Is there anything I can do to help?
"Yo..."
I can help too...
Upon hearing that Sophia was busy preparing snacks, both Pokémon became very enthusiastic, without directly stating their purpose for being there.
Sofia did not refuse their kindness, but first she had to treat the injured meerkat.
"Of course, but the wound from the Zangoose Slash needs to be treated properly first. I haven't seen you before, did Aigumi bring you here?"
"Yo..."
Yes, she said she could get very good treatment here.
"I love Wanguan, I love Wanguan~"
Yes, dear Sophia, Mongoose Cutter bravely fought off a terrifying scythe, but he was seriously injured, so I had to bring him here to ask for your help.
"I love Wanwan."
However, he came to the forest from another plain and had only recently settled there, so I paid for his medical expenses this time.
As he spoke, Ai Guan Shi took out a gem with insect-like properties and handed it to Sophia. She didn't know how valuable the gem was, but it should be enough to cover the cost of the medicine.
After accepting the gem, Sofia went to get some medicine. She had stockpiled a lot of medicine at home, such as wound medicine and medicine to remove negative effects, because many Pokémon that were injured in the wild would come to her for help.
Although Malone, as a forest ranger, could also do these things, the mountain range was simply too vast.
"Please don't move around, it might be a little itchy."
Sofia took out some medicine, antidote, and bandages. She sprayed some on the wounds from the Mongoose Slash, then gave him two mouthfuls of the antidote. Afterward, she simply wrapped the wounds with bandages.
"The bandage can be removed tomorrow morning. It cannot be reused. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come here to find me. As for payment, you can just bring some small things that you don't need."
If you encounter anything urgent, be sure to come to me first. You can pay me later.
"Please rest over there for a bit. We might need your help cutting some tree berries later."
"Yo~ yo!"
I understand, thank you so much, Sofia!
"Love Wan~ Love Wan, love Wan?"
Shall we start making some desserts, the same as before, dear Sofia?
Indeedee couldn't wait. Sophia was a generous farmer, and maybe he could take some snacks back to share with the other Pokémon.
"Chinochino~"
Let's make some snacks first, and we'll take care of the cleaning afterwards.
The Chinchilla family volunteered to take on the cleaning duties afterwards.
The work became much easier after that with the addition of Aisume and Zangoose Slash.
Especially Indeedee, as a "Working Pokémon", she is not only passionate about her work, but also able to quickly master some delicate tasks. At the same time, her psychic powers make every action she takes perfect.
The mongoose cleaver is used to cut tree fruits; its sharp claws are among the best knives in the world, capable of slicing a tree fruit with just a light press.
With the help of Aisin and Mongoose Cutter, Sofia quickly finished making the desserts, saving her a lot of tedious work. A large pile of filling dough for Boffins and Soufflés was put into the refrigerator.
She also took some out and put them in the oven on the spot, intending to make them as gifts for the Pokémon who came to help.
Meanwhile, the Chinchilla family began cleaning Sophia's room after finishing their work. Being skilled at cleaning and fond of cleanliness, they cleaned the entire house spotless in just over ten minutes.
"Here you go, this is the latest Pokémon comic and some berries that you like. Be sure to eat these snacks quickly after you get home, otherwise they won't taste good if they're left out for too long."
After sending Aisin and the healed Mongoose Cutter away, Sofia then began to give the Chinchilla family the prepared items.
Several comic books with only pictures and no words, some tree fruits that are almost no longer growing in the wild at this time of year, and some Bottega Veneta and soufflé desserts.
"Chinochino~"
Thank you, Sofia! Wishing you happiness every day, see you next time!
The children held their comics. After Chinchilla carried the fruit basket on its back, it left behind some evolution stone fragments and magical fruits, which are the raw materials used to make PP energy supplements. Then it led its family away from there.
Watching the Chinchilla family leave, Sofia sighed with relief and prepared for her afternoon nap.
But did you think her daily work ended there?
not at all.
In the afternoon, Sophia will receive the pre-ordered berries for the Pokémon that Xia Ming brought back and store them in the warehouse.
They also need to visit the cellar to check on this year's wines and prepare for the upcoming harvest of blackberries and grapes.
Autumn has arrived, which is also the busiest season for many farmers.
If she weren't completely unable to spare any time, Sophia would also like to go to the mountains with Xia Ming for some fun.
But perhaps we'll have to wait until the quiet of winter to have that opportunity.