Morning light bathed the Ashfield Farm in warm hues, but beneath the calm, action brewed. Ashwin stood by the pasture fence, surveying both his land and the future. His Pokémon bustled about—each one a reflection of the time, care, and training poured into them.
Two major tasks now dominated his mind: preparing for the smuggler den raid, and launching the long-awaited farm expansion with the hard-earned funds and reputation.
[System Notification: Farm Expansion Tier 1 — Initiated]
Construction Underway:
Advanced Nursery
Breeder's Medical Wing
Worker Quarters
Storage Cellar Upgrade
Breeding Pen Tier 2
Expected Completion: 3 Days
Construction wagons rolled in, led by Guild-certified builders. Machoke, Timburr, and even a gentle Gurdurr unloaded supplies. Ashwin watched the crew mark the expansion zones with practiced hands.
His heart beat with anticipation. His humble farm was finally evolving into a recognized breeder estate.
In the hidden underground Grotto, Ashwin spread out the field maps and notes gathered during earlier reconnaissance. Zigzagoon (Galarian) sat nearby, nose twitching. The Pokémon from the cave—Zubat, Woobat, and Diglett—hovered close, ready to begin their roles.
The team would break the smuggler ring. But strategy mattered.
Ashwin checked their synced progress panels:
Vespiquen [♀]
Level: 22
Role: Team Leader (Support / Swarm Tactics)
Ability: Royal Command — Boosts ally coordination and morale.
Progress (Next Evolution): Fully evolved
Traits: Tactical, Maternal, Sharp-Eyed
Zigzagoon (Galarian)
Level: 20
Role: Recon / Scavenger
Ability: Gluttony — Can locate hidden items
Progress: 92% to evolution
Traits: Sneaky, Loyal, Food-driven
Turtwig
Level: 20
Role: Defensive Frontline
Ability: Overgrow
Progress: 68% to evolution
Traits: Calm, Resilient, Observant
Gogoat
Level: 22
Role: Transport / Herb Recovery
Ability: Grass Pelt
Progress: Fully evolved
Traits: Trustworthy, Fast, Terrain-Sensitive
Skwovet
Level: 20
Role: Berry Gatherer / Forager
Ability: Cheek Pouch
Progress: 80%
Traits: Curious, Quick, Efficient
Seedot
Level: 19
Role: Camouflage / Distraction
Ability: Chlorophyll
Progress: 74%
Traits: Stoic, Adaptive
Woobat
Level: 21
Role: Aerial Surveillance
Ability: Simple
Progress: 87%
Traits: Skittish, Kind-Hearted
Zubat
Level: 20
Role: Cave Recon / Sonic Mapper
Ability: Inner Focus
Progress: 82%
Traits: Loyal, Night Vision
Diglett
Level: 19
Role: Tunnel Scout / Trap Finder
Ability: Sand Veil
Progress: 76%
Traits: Diligent, Earth-Sensitive
Munchlax
Level: 20
Role: Resource Hoarder / Supply Carrier
Ability: Pickup
Progress: Happiness: 72%
Traits: Sleepy, Hungry, Clever
The Advanced Nursery already had its incubation pods humming. The Breeder's Medical Wing gleamed with herbal racks and soft padded treatment beds. Visiting trainers and farmhands were impressed.
[System Alert: Medical Services Available — Pokémon Recovery Speed +25% on Farm Grounds]
The Worker Quarters hosted part-time breeders and handlers, while the upgraded Storage Cellar ensured valuable items and feed could now be safely preserved.
Ashwin finalized the plan in his notebook:
Entry Route: Lower cavern path marked during Woobat's recon.
Team Split: Recon group (Zigzagoon, Zubat, Diglett), Assault (Turtwig, Vespiquen), Distraction (Woobat, Woobat, Gogoat)
Support: Munchlax to deliver recovery kits and gather loot.
Command Base: The Breeder's Grotto
[System Notification: Operation "Bloom & Break" — Raid Plan Logged. Objective: Rescue Captive Pokémon. Risk: High.]
[New Quest Activated — Preparation Stage]
Quest: Recon Cache Collection
Objective: Use scouting Pokémon to locate hidden stashes in smuggler zone
Reward: x3 Berry Enhancers, x1 Rare TM
Quest: Raid Supply Crate
Objective: Craft portable medical and support kits
Reward: Medical Rank Upgrade + Supply Badge
Quest: Field Trainer Drill
Objective: Conduct multi-pokémon coordination drills
Reward: Team Morale Boost + Efficiency Boost for next mission
Ashwin stood outside the nursery, watching the evening light dance across the fields. His Pokémon were stronger. His land was expanding. And a new kind of justice was approaching—justice for the helpless Pokémon trapped in cages.
Their fate now lay in his hands.