Vulpix: ?!
Wasn't I sleeping? Where is this?!
The refreshed Vulpix looked at the surrounding Pokémon, its little head filled with questions.
"Shoo?"
At this moment, Elite Four Lucian was focused on guiding Gengar and the others.
Seeing Gengar and the others' serious expressions, Vulpix also walked forward, blinking its small eyes, and listened carefully.
Mime Jr. didn't seem to be very fond of battling, so there were only three Pokémon with serious expressions present.
Gengar and Gothorita listened attentively, asking questions, while Vulpix had a serious expression, but its mind was wandering.
It's too complicated, I don't understand.
Vulpix pulled its thoughts back, continued listening, and then its mind wandered again after a short while.
Just like Lucas in school.
However, after slowly understanding a little, it also started to listen attentively.
Until Lucas's dinner bell rang.
Gengar carefully rubbed its big fat face with its small fat hands, nodding continuously.
Gothorita was expressionless, and Vulpix was still a mix of emotion and confusion.
Looking at Elite Four Lucian following behind them, Lucas immediately knew they had gone to train.
But it seemed the results were quite good?
"Thank you."
Lucas placed a bowl of noodles in front of Elite Four Lucian and thanked him.
Elite Four Lucian took a breath, the aroma was enticing, and he happily said, "No need, if anyone should be thanking, it should be me. Shopkeeper Lucas, you helped me solve such a big problem, and you let me stay here to relax."
"And I happen to be quite good with Psychic-type Pokémon, so I can discuss and learn with Gengar and the others."
Elite Four Lucian took the chopsticks Mime Jr. handed him and continued, "But Mime Jr. doesn't seem very keen on battling."
Lucas looked at the adorable Mime Jr.
"As long as it grows up healthy and happy, that's enough. For everything else, Gengar and I will handle it."
Listening to Lucas's words, Elite Four Lucian glanced at Gengar, Dash, Vex, Lilligant, and the others who were eating.
"gengar sound"
Gengar, with its mouth full of food, gave a thumbs-up.
Lilligant was elegantly eating an Energy Cube, and when she saw Elite Four Lucian looking at her, she smiled sweetly.
"Laji ~"
Elite Four Lucian averted his gaze, sighing in his heart that Lucas had truly raised them well; each one was positive, full of happiness, and also very strong.
Perhaps living in this Breeding House, it's hard not to be happy?
Elite Four Lucian lowered his head and took a bite of noodles.
Lucas's cooking skills were truly excellent.
Looking at everyone engrossed in their food, Lucas nodded in satisfaction, then also lowered his head to eat.
At night, Lucas, lying in bed, suddenly remembered Elite Four Lucian guiding Gengar and the others today.
It seemed that ever since he came to this world and inherited this Breeding House, he had only been responsible for cooking for them, increasing their strength through delicious food attacks.
He seemed to have never personally trained them?
But regarding training, he hadn't even battled many times, so he probably didn't know how to train them.
He had tactics for them in his mind; he could find some time to try and train them, and tell them about the tactics he remembered.
Lucas tossed and turned in bed.
Gengar noticed Lucas's movements and emerged from the ceiling, confused.
"gengar sound?"
Hearing Gengar's question, Lucas shook his head at Gengar on the ceiling.
"Nothing, I was just wondering if I should find some time to train you all together."
Hearing Lucas's words, Gengar was a little stunned, then nodded frantically.
"gengar sound—"
Lucas waved, and Gengar floated over. Lucas pulled at its mouth with his hand.
"Cute Gengar."
Gengar grinned.
"Go to sleep, good night, Gengar."
"gengar sound"
Good night, Lucas.
The next day, Lucas, who was lying in the lounge area reading a book, saw Mayor Quinn walk in quickly.
"Mayor? Did something happen in Twinleaf Town again?"
Lucas quickly stood up and asked.
Mayor Quinn shook his head, extending his hand to indicate that everything was fine.
He skillfully sat on the chair next to Lucas, picked up the tea Lucas poured for him, and drank it all.
"It's like this: according to Nurse Joy and their assessment, if no one develops a fever again in the next two days, it means there's no major problem anymore."
Lucas nodded. Nurse Joy was right; it was already late autumn, and mosquitoes would gradually decrease, meaning this fever epidemic was over.
"So I discussed it, and if no one gets a fever again after two days, I plan to hold a celebration."
"Celebration?"
Lucas looked at Mayor Quinn, a little curious.
"It is said that in ancient times, people would hold celebrations after important events to record them. This fever incident can be said to be the most serious event in Twinleaf Town in recent years. Now that we have overcome it, we should celebrate, so we will hold a celebration to commemorate our victory over adversity."
Mayor Quinn picked up the teapot himself, poured himself a cup of tea, and then drank it all again.
"The doctors, nurses, and Pokémon who came from other places to help have all worked hard. This celebration is a good opportunity to express our most sincere gratitude from the people of Twinleaf Town to them."
Lucas agreed with this arrangement. The celebration could not only be a post-disaster celebration for the people but also express gratitude to their compatriots who risked danger to help them.
"Let our laughter and cheers drive away all disasters."
The somewhat elderly Mayor Quinn uttered a slightly chuunibyou-like sentence.
Lucas laughed.
A celebration—
He hadn't really participated in one. The last Breeding Day was a half-finished celebration.
What would a real celebration be like?
He suddenly remembered that Cynthia seemed to have said she would invite him to Jubilife City for a celebration and to watch the fireworks display.
"Will there be a fireworks display?"
Thinking of this, Lucas suddenly asked.
"Yes, if it's your request, Lucas, I can do my best to get you the best fireworks."
Lucas waved his hand.
"Forget it, the usual ones are fine. The people of Twinleaf Town have just recovered, and watching a beautiful fireworks display is also beneficial for speeding up their physical recovery."
Mayor Quinn nodded; he had the same intention.
"I'm looking forward to it. Remember to save a spot for me then."
Lucas said with a smile.
"Don't worry, the celebration will be held on Breeding Road."
Lucas: —
?!
Held on Breeding Road?!
"We will issue an announcement in advance, and then plan the celebration arrangements in advance. After all the procedures are arranged, I will send them to you for review."
Lucas nodded helplessly. Never mind, Breeding Road it is.
"At that time, Gengar and the others will also perform a show, as the opening of the celebration?"
"Hahaha, that would be even better."
Mayor Quinn laughed heartily when he heard this, then stood up, "Then I'll go make the arrangements."
Lucas stood up and smiled as he saw him out the door.
Suddenly, Mayor Quinn turned his head and looked at Lucas.
"That—will Elite Four Lucian come? After all, he also worked hard this time. I heard he came to work overtime to deal with this matter during his break."
Before Lucas could answer, Elite Four Lucian, who had appeared by the counter at some point, spoke up, "I'm also looking forward to the celebration."
Great, another reason for a few days of paid leave.
Elite Four Lucian elegantly pushed up his glasses and said with a gentle smile.
You clearly want to rest for a few more days, don't you?
Lucas looked at Elite Four Lucian, complaining in his heart.
Logically, shouldn't Elite Four Lucian be frantically overworked? Why is he so utterly lazy when he's here?
"Moreover, as one of Sinnoh's Elite Four, no matter what I'm doing, I have a duty to come and deal with this matter immediately."
Mayor Quinn got Elite Four Lucian's answer, nodded, and then walked out of the Breeding House.
As expected of Lucas, his relationship with Elite Four Lucian seems extraordinary.
Lucas, who was about to speak to Elite Four Lucian, suddenly heard Mayor Quinn call out to him.
Lucas turned to look. Mayor Quinn took off his hat and bowed solemnly.
"Shopkeeper Lucas,"
"Thank you!"
Lucas returned the bow seriously.
"This, is also my duty."
The duty of the Breeding House owner.
I love the Breeding House, and I love the people of Twinleaf Town.
Therefore, this is also my duty as the owner of the Breeding House.
Mayor Quinn smiled, straightened up, and turned to leave.
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