Manor Lord in the Pokémon World

According to the mayor's previous explanation, the mount Pokémon can be obtained from the Pokémon House.

Pokémon Huts primarily take in injured or abandoned Pokémon in the wild. They are not sold as commodities, but rather provided to kind and capable trainers.

I've only ever seen breeding houses in the game, this is the first time I've heard of a Pokémon house.

The mayor kept it a secret, not revealing which Pokémon were involved, only telling Ark to go and see for himself.

Fangzhou felt a surge of anticipation, especially as he set off on his bicycle.

If you had a mount Pokémon, you wouldn't have to struggle so much to ride a bicycle when you go out.

The mayor had previously heard Fangzhou mention wanting a Pokémon that could fly, and yesterday he told Fangzhou that there are indeed Flying-type Pokémon.

Fangzhou secretly speculated about the possible Pokémon.

Ho-Oh? Lugia? Articuno?

Just kidding.

Since it's a shelter, there probably aren't any rare Pokémon there; they're mostly common birds and the like.

If it were in the Kanto region, he would probably choose Pidgeotto, which is extremely fast.

Unfortunately, this is Hoennium, and the common house bird, the Giant Swallow, is relatively small and probably wouldn't be able to support him; it would just sit on him and die.

Moreover, there are two on the roof, so it's not very rare.

The Pokémon House is located near Old Town; it's a bit of a ride from Evergreen Town.

A bird's cry rang out in the sky. Ark looked up and saw a shield bird flying swiftly across the sky.

They were also bound with all sorts of things, making jingling sounds.

Fangzhou couldn't help but show an envious expression.

The armored bird is also good; its steel body provides ample defense, and riding it in flight gives you a great sense of security.

Speaking of Skarmory, what impressed me most about Arknights was the special episode where Asu inserted a transparent feather that Skarmory had dropped into a Poké Ball and made it into something like a boomerang.

The person riding the Skarmory was unknown, but it made Ark even more excited about the mount Pokémon it was about to obtain.

After riding for a while, we could see the Pokémon House that the mayor had described in the distance.

A cozy two-story wooden building with a roof covered in moss-green tiles that blend in with green vines.

Next to the chimney stood a Poké Ball weathervane that was constantly spinning.

The cabin's exterior walls are painted a warm yellow, and mushroom-shaped lamps adorn the window frames.

A bell hangs on the wooden door, making a clear sound when it is blown by the wind.

There are orange trees planted in the small courtyard in front of the house, and a mailbox shaped like an owl stands next to the fence.

It has a very warm and cozy feel at first glance.

dong dong dong.

Fangzhou stepped forward and knocked on the door.

squeak~

The door opened, and behind it stood an older couple with slightly graying temples.

"You must be Ark, the boy with Kirlia. Welcome, welcome. Congratulations on winning the Weaving Festival."

Fangzhou thanked him and followed him into the small house.

"My name is Sakata Yu, and her name is Makino Rei."

The two men naturally knew the purpose of Fangzhou's visit. They exchanged a few simple pleasantries, inquired about Fangzhou's ability to adapt to life on the manor, and then led him to the backyard.

The backyard is laid out like a viewing area in the Wild Area, with fences enclosing different zones where larger Pokémon live.

"I've prepared five mount Pokémon for you," Uncle Sakata said, leading Ark to the first mount Pokémon.

Its yellow beak makes up most of its body, and its entire body is covered in white feathers.

Its beak is so big that it can easily hold several kindergarten children.

[Pokémon: Pelipper]

Gender: Male

[Characteristic: Rainfall]

[Growth Stage: Elite]

【Skill:……】

【Intimacy Level: 0 (Don't know you)】

[Mood: 60 (A little nervous, will this human take me away?)]

Hey there, rainy day bro!

It's a giant beak!

According to the illustrations, toucans build nests on cliffs by the sea, placing their young in their beaks for protection. On calm days, they can be seen resting on the sea surface.

Fang Zhou slapped his forehead; he had almost forgotten about the Big-headed Gull, which could almost be considered a native bird.

However, its flight speed is average, and its main function is as a deliveryman because its mouth is very large and can hold a lot of things.

Ark mostly goes out to buy and sell things, and having a Pelipper to do that would be much more convenient.

"Let's look at the next one first."

"Okay, come with me." The uncle led Fangzhou forward.

Upon arriving at the next area, a giant Pokémon appeared before them.

Its back was covered with several plates of steel armor, each with a prominent ridge in the center and round holes on both sides, and a pair of large, sky-blue eyes.

【Sprite: Kordorella】

Gender: Male

【Characteristic: Hard Head】

[Growth Stage: Beginner]

【Skill:……】

【Intimacy Level: 0 (Don't know you)】

[Mood: 30 (Disdain, looks down on humanity, please don't choose me, thank you)]

"This is a Kodora. It loves to eat iron ore and often drinks a belly full of iron-rich spring water to forge its steel body," Uncle Sakata explained.

Fangzhou scratched his chin. After evolving, Aggron becomes Aggron, and it can also Mega Evolve. Its strength is undoubtedly very strong.

Although it's not very suitable as a mount Pokémon, it's slow and has a significant impact, so I don't dare take it near crowded places.

But if you need to go into the mines in the future, Kodora will undoubtedly be a good helper.

However, since the other party was unwilling to follow him, Fangzhou decisively gave up.

Twisted melons are not sweet.

"Let's see."

The third Pokémon finally made Ark truly excited.

A large dog with golden fur all over its body and a blue body.

Raiden!

One of Ark's favorite Pokémon.

The reason is simple: he's handsome!

Doesn't it seem like Raiden Beast looks a bit like Raikou?

They are all electric, walk on four legs, are mostly golden in color, and run very fast.

If you can't afford to raise the Thunder God, can't you at least raise the Thunder Beast?

It can be said to be the only one among the three mount Pokémon we have seen so far that can be considered a proper mount.

"So? Do you want to choose it?" Uncle Sakata saw that Fangzhou was interested and laughed.

Fangzhou thought for a moment, "Let's take another look and see all five of them first."

Upon seeing the fourth Pokémon, Ark was utterly speechless.

Coal turtle?

Even coal turtles have come.

Can Torkoal be considered a mount Pokémon?

Ash Ketchum, the Lung Mist Pokémon with zero wins in major competitions.

Ark doesn't particularly like Torkoal, but the Hoenn region has many lava terrains, such as Team Magma's base. If you have a Torkoal, you can travel freely there, so it could be considered a mount Pokémon.

But he definitely still wants to choose Raiden.

He thought he would probably ride the Thunder Beast back today, but when the uncle led him to the last fence, Ark made a decision almost instantly.

It has a long neck and thick limbs.

Green leaves on its head, bananas hanging around its neck.

It's it! It's it! Our good friend, the tropical dragon!

Fangzhou was immediately filled with awe.

Everyone stand up, for the true God has descended!

Putting everything else aside, four move learners automatically popped into my head—Iai Slash, Flying Technique, Strength, and Rock Smash.

When Ark saw this tropical dragon, it was like seeing a family member, a comrade-in-arms who had fought alongside him for many years.

The lineup for clearing levels may change, but the tropical dragon remains a constant.

It's it!

"Uncle, I've made up my mind, I'll choose the tropical dragon!" Fangzhou said with great certainty.

Unexpectedly, the uncle looked embarrassed and put his arm around Fangzhou's shoulder, leading him to the side.

"I suggest...why not consider getting a different one? For example, Torkoal is quite cute and reliable," the uncle asked tentatively.

Fang Zhou took a step back and shook his head firmly: "No, I want the tropical dragon."

The middle-aged man sighed, gritted his teeth, and had no choice but to tell the truth, "I won't hide it from you anymore. The Pokémon sent to the Pokémon House are all a little strange, but this Tropius is the strangest of them all. It has a very withdrawn personality and is not friendly to people."

[Pokémon: Tropical Dragon]

[Gender: Female]

【Characteristic: Harvest】

[Growth Stage: Elite]

[Skills: Dragon Dance, Leaf Blade, Wide-Area Defense, Air Blade, Sweet Scent...]

【Intimacy Level: 0 (Don't know you)】

[Mood: 30 (Having been hurt by humans in the past, only has feelings for the Elf House couple)]