But Koraidon didn't want to play anymore, because Cyclizar and Dragonite were also attracted over.
A few Pokemons were curious what Naoki intended for Diglett to do, so they gathered around to observe.
Seeing this, Naoki didn't say much, only took Diglett to the Salt House.
At this time, several Naclstack were playing on the grass outside, and the Salt House was empty inside.
Naoki stood on the wooden floor and said to Diglett: "Help me dig a big hole here, digging downwards continuously, can you do it?"
Diglett was startled, it looked around, thinking to itself that this place was too big, it would take a long time...
But afraid the human would think it useless and lock it away, Diglett nodded repeatedly.
"Great." Naoki didn't forget to offer some encouragement, "Do a good job, and during this time, I'll provide you with food."
"Squeak squeak." Diglett dared not hope.
Naoki left Koraidon here to help it, like breaking the wooden planks and smashing the underground stones.
And he went to prepare lunch for the Pokemons.
Today's lunch was simple sandwiches and meat patties, and by the time Naoki finished cooking and went to check the Salt House, Diglett didn't escape but had dug a big hole there.
Seeing this, Naoki thought to himself that this Diglett was quite straightforward, saying it wouldn't escape when it obviously had many chances to dig a hole underground and run away.
Naoki asked Koraidon to go eat first, then called the busy Diglett up.
Diglett nervously poked its head out from underground; it thought it would be scolded but was surprised to be greeted by food that emitted an enticing aroma.
Diglett swallowed its saliva.
Naoki smiled and handed over the sandwich: "Here's your food, eat up!"
Diglett didn't dare move.
Seeing its demeanor, Naoki thought it might genuinely be scared.
He thought carefully and comforted: "Relax, as long as you don't destroy my farm, I won't harm you, and the other Pokemons in the ranch won't harm you either."
"Once you've finished digging the hole, you can leave if you want, and I won't stop you. During your work, I'll provide food regularly every day."
Hearing this, Diglett blinked: "Squeak squeak squeak?"
It looked at the sandwich in front, then at the human.
For some reason, Diglett suddenly felt this human wasn't so scary when not angry.
It cautiously began eating the sandwich.
With the first bite, Diglett's two small eyes brightened instantly.
"Squeak squeak squeak!"
It had never eaten such delicious food!
Diglett sped up its eating pace.
Soon, an entire sandwich was eaten, and the stamina recovery effect made Diglett return to its best state.
Seeing Diglett's expression, Naoki thought this might keep it from secretly running away.
After the meal, Diglett continued digging the big hole.
And Naoki turned back to the house to check the money earned these days.
With the evolution of Nacli, the Rock Salt yield in the ranch increased significantly.
Today is April 16th.
At this rate, by the end of next month, he might have saved enough to build a house and could ask Keri to expand the small wooden house into a larger one with a bathroom, cellar, guest room, and separate kitchen.
"Whew, really exciting!"
Closing the ledger, Naoki went to check the bowl of Rock Salt Fried Soil.
Seeing the soil had cooled down, he took the bowl to Nacli relaxing under a tree.
With a thud, Naoki placed the bowl in front of Nacli, encouragingly looking over:
"Eat up! Finish this bowl of soil, and you should be able to evolve!"
This Nacli wasn't lacking strength but its physical quality hadn't reached that of the other Naclstack.
Innate malnutrition could only be compensated through effort later.
Even though after coming to the ranch, it always ate nutritious food, overall quality compared to other Nacli was still lacking.
The Rock Salt Fried Soil could enhance Nacli's body strength, and as long as it became stronger, it might meet the physical conditions needed for evolution.
If it couldn't evolve after eating, letting it spar with other Pokemons should allow it to evolve into a Naclstack soon.
"Salt salt..."
Nacli looked at the bowl of soil specially prepared by Naoki, which other Naclstack didn't have.
Its heart was deeply touched, and it immediately began to eat the soil with renewed effort.
But having just finished lunch, its belly was already stuffed, after a few big bites, Nacli weakly lay on the grass, making feeble sounds.
"Salt salt..." It was overwhelmed...
Naoki looked at the scene helplessly: "You silly child, greedy eaters, I meant to let you treat it as a snack to eat slowly, if you can't finish it at once, then leave it for next time."
Hearing this, Nacli felt a bit embarrassed.
Naoki lifted it up, weighing a bit: "Hmm, you've gained a lot compared to when I first met you."
"Salt salt~" Nacli happily snuggled up to him.
Both it and the other Naclstack were very grateful to Naoki.
Naoki not only took care of them like Garganacl but also prepared various delicious dishes for them every day.
Even Garganacl doesn't do as well as Naoki!
Naoki simply held Nacli in his arms, relaxing together under the shade.
He looked at the wide fields ahead, feeling many emotions: "Once you've evolved into Garganacl, I won't be able to carry you anymore!"
"Salt salt!"
Nacli's eyes were full of determination.
That doesn't matter! When Naoki can't carry them, they'll carry Naoki!