Farming in the Pokémon World

At Kanto Pokémon Academy, ten-year-old Xiao Wu is studying hard in the classroom. Xiao Wu's family is not well off, and it is already very difficult for his family to support his studies, so there is no extra money to buy him Pokémon.

Fortunately, his grades are very good, and he always ranks among the top in the grade. Moreover, the top-ranked student can get one of the three starter Pokémon after graduation, but there is only one spot available each year.

Naturally, the competition is extremely fierce.

Xiao Wu can only seize every opportunity and work hard to improve himself, even if it is only a little bit.

"Xiao Wu, come out for a moment."

The head teacher was at the door, interrupting Xiao Wu who was studying hard.

Xiao Wu was a little confused. He put away his textbook, walked out of the classroom, and followed the head teacher to a room.

"Go in, someone will ask you a few questions, remember to answer them well."

Then the head teacher turned and walked away.

Xiao Wu took a few deep breaths and pushed the door open to enter the room.

There were three alliance staff members sitting inside, led by a young lady.

After entering, Xiao Wu greeted the three people politely.

“Hello, teachers.”

"Hello, you must be Xiao Wu, please take a seat."

The young woman looked at Xiao Wu with a smile and motioned him to sit down and talk.

The people sent by President Damarange this time are mainly young people with clean backgrounds, and each of them has signed a strict confidentiality agreement and must not disclose any information related to the mission.

The purpose of this investigation was to recruit civil servants for the alliance.

This has happened every year in the past, so it doesn't arouse suspicion. The only difference is that this recruitment is a little earlier than in the past.

In previous years, recruitment was only carried out on the eve of graduation. Now there are still more than three months left until graduation in September.

However, Damaranch had already thought of an explanation. In the past, recruitment before graduation was too hasty and many students did not have time to think and decide. This time, the recruitment was advanced for this reason.

The reasons and justifications were very sufficient, and the decision was passed very simply at the meeting.

The people from the major forces are not stupid. No one would pick a fight with the president over such a small matter for no reason. Moreover, Damaranch is an old and respected president who has considerable ability in the top leadership of the alliance.

Otani and Damaranch didn't have much communication on this matter. It was just Watari who was the mouthpiece. He said it during the work report.

"Xiao Wu, this is a confidentiality agreement. Take a look at it and sign your name if you have no problem with it."

The young woman took out a document, handed it to the person next to her, and asked him to pass it to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu carefully read the document and signed his name only after confirming that it was a normal confidential document.

The young woman put away the documents and motioned to the two people next to her to watch at the door and window.

In the room, they conducted a comprehensive check when they came in and confirmed that there were no listening devices or Pokémon.

"Xiao Wu, what are your plans for your future development?"

Xiao Wu was a little confused as to why he was on guard, and he became secretly alert.

Hear the young woman's question.

After thinking about it, I gave a very official answer.

The woman nodded and then asked a few irrelevant questions.

Then the woman put away her pen, closed the notebook, glanced at her companion, and her companion nodded.

After seeing this, Xiao Wu thought to himself that the main topic was now about to begin.

"Xiao Wu, with your current grades, you will most likely not get first place after graduation. The league is currently piloting a new policy. Are you interested in learning more about it?"

New policy?

Xiao Wu had some doubts in his mind, but driven by curiosity, he nodded.

The woman then quickly explained the purpose of her trip and the various subsidy conditions.

Then the three of them returned to normal and sat back in their seats. Xiao Wu returned to the classroom feeling a little dizzy, and the head teacher didn't pay any attention to him.

The next three people were just routine inquiries in the normal civil service assessment.

This academy and Xiao Wu, who has no connection with any force, is the only target of their operation this time.

Excellent academic performance, clean background, strong will, filial piety to parents, etc., these were all examined before they came.

The other top-ranked people all have certain connections with the forces, which is also a means for the major forces to develop. It is generally very smooth to contact outstanding civilian students in advance and win them over to their own camp. After all, civilians have few choices, and this is also a rare opportunity for them.

Those forces will sign long-term contracts with them.

It is usually about 5 years. During the contract period, they will be responsible for providing the initial Pokémon, training resources for a certain period of time, and then a certain amount of reimbursement, nothing else.

Those with outstanding performance will receive additional investment, followed by in-depth interest bundling.

Through various means, these outstanding civilian trainers are turned into their own people, thereby strengthening their own power.

Those with poor qualifications will be dragged to death. They would rather waste the precious time of these civilian trainers than give them a chance to benefit their competitors. Moreover, after the contract ends, they will also take back the Pokémon provided in the early stage. In other words, these five years of work for these trainers are basically for nothing.

Most civilian trainers would sink, find a job, and live an honest life. Only a few would rise again and be recruited by other forces.

This is basically the situation in Guandu now. After so many years of development, those families and forces have become increasingly powerful and have begun to manipulate the alliance's policies and systems openly or secretly.

So although Kanto appears peaceful on the surface, undercurrents have actually been surging for a long time.

And what Otani and the others are doing now is, to a certain extent, digging up their roots.

Once it is made public, there will be strong opposition, which will lead to the failure of the plan.

But for now, everything is going very smoothly.

After Xiao Wu returned to the classroom, he was a little absent-minded. He didn't notice that he held the book upside down until his classmates reminded him.

After school, Xiao Wu returned home and there were guests at home again.

Xiao Wu's parents warmly saw the guests off.

"Xiao Wu, the conditions offered this time are better than before. I think you should agree to it."

Xiao Wu's mother spoke to Xiao Wu happily.

Xiao Wu's father did not speak. He just looked at Xiao Wu silently and said.

"Let the child decide for himself, don't interfere."

Xiao Wu's father is the only financial supporter of the family and the head of the family. He has the final say. Xiao Wu's mother stopped wanting to continue talking and went to the kitchen to cook.

"Xiao Wu, come and sit next to Daddy."

Xiao Wu obediently put down his schoolbag and sat next to his father.

"What do you think about this matter?"

Xiao Wu's father looked at Xiao Wu with some melancholy.

Xiao Wu listened to the conditions offered by the other party and found them to be very generous.

If it weren't for what happened today, he might have accepted it.

Xiao Wu still shook his head firmly.

"Good! You are worthy of being my son, you are ambitious. I just can't stand the character of these guys. If I had relied on myself back then, well, forget it. Anyway, Xiaowu, since you have made up your mind, Dad will fully support you."

Xiao Wu's mother was still a little disappointed. The conditions were pretty good, so why was this child so confused?

If I agree, the burden on my family will be much less, as the tuition at the Elf Academy is really too expensive.

If Xiao Wu's father hadn't had some ability and could earn some money, he really couldn't afford to support Xiao Wu's studies.

Fortunately, Xiao Wu is also very hardworking. Even if he cannot become a trainer in the future, he can find a good job like his father after graduation.

When Xiao Wu’s mother thought of this, she suddenly felt much better and relieved. Her child has his own path, so she stopped worrying about him.

After dinner, Xiao Wu returned to the room and was silent for a long time. Finally, he made up his mind, took out his mobile phone and dialed a number.

"Hello" a female voice came.

"I'm Xiao Wu, and I agree to join you."

"Very good, you won't regret your decision today."

Then the other party hung up the phone.