"Are you satisfied with your stay here?"
Lucas was holding a Ruler, measuring the height of the Blaziken in front of him.
Blaziken nodded happily.
"That's good. You've grown another centimeter, Blaziken."
Looking at the two-meter-tall Blaziken in front of him, Lucas put away the Ruler and said with a smile.
Since arriving at the Breeding House, Blaziken had grown three centimeters.
A Pokémon's physique represents an increase in strength, and every few days, Lucas checks various physical indicators for the Pokémon boarded here.
For example, height, weight, and teeth. Besides these common checks, some also assess their strength and speed.
Sister Nina next to him was holding a Notebook, recording the changes of every Pokémon. When the Trainers come to retrieve their Pokémon, the Breeding House will present this Notebook to them, allowing them to see the changes their Pokémon underwent at the Breeding House.
This lets them understand their Pokémon's living conditions and changes at the Breeding House.
After Sister Nina finished recording everything, Lucas patted Blaziken. Blaziken nodded, and with a single leap, disappeared from Lucas's sight.
"The strength of the Pokémon boarded here seems to have improved."
Sister Nina closed the Notebook, placed it horizontally in front of her, and watched the departing Blaziken as she spoke.
"They go to Dash and the others for sparring every day. How could they not improve?"
Lucas stretched, took off his White Coat, and handed it to the Gothitelle beside him.
Gengar had run off somewhere wild again. After telling him goodbye after Breakfast, it disappeared with Misdreavus and hasn't been seen since.
Looking at Sister Nina, who had been helping him for the past few days, Lucas asked, "How about you stay here at the Breeding House and be my Assistant, Sister Nina? I'll pay you a salary."
Sister Nina shrugged and said nonchalantly, "I don't mind, if you can give me a Million Annual Salary."
"Let's go, let's see what Shauna is doing."
Lucas walked towards Shauna, his steps ridiculously fast.
Sister Nina looked at the quickly departing Lucas, exchanged a glance with Gothitelle, and shook her head with a shrug.
He asked me to be his Assistant, but he grudged paying even a small salary. He should know I earn more than that as a Lawyer.
Gothitelle, holding the White Coat, signaled to Sister Nina, implying she should know what kind of person Lucas is by now.
Sister Nina chuckled, then walked over to the Afternoon Tea Area and lay down lazily.
Gothitelle floated over, poured her a Drink, and then floated back to the Breeding House.
Lucas, who had just been chased back from the Sand Area by Shauna, had barely sat down next to Sister Nina when Cynthia called him via video.
After connecting, Cynthia's refined face appeared in the center of the screen.
"Lucas."
"Good afternoon, Cynthia."
Sister Nina, who was holding a Pachirisu, quietly sat up straight when she heard the name Cynthia, and took a sip of her Drink.
Her ears twitched subtly.
"Lucas, the day after tomorrow is Jubilife City's Fireworks Festival. Are you coming over?"
Cynthia's clear, cool voice rang out. Only then did Lucas remember that Cynthia had previously invited him to attend Jubilife City's Fireworks Festival.
He then replied, "Yes, didn't we agree to it from the start?"
Cynthia on the screen smiled sweetly. "When are you coming? I have an Exhibition Match in Jubilife City tomorrow. Do you want to come and watch?"
"An Exhibition Match? With whom? Is it Caitlin again?"
Listening to Lucas, Cynthia shook her head.
"The Champion of the Johto Region, Lance. He is a very powerful Trainer."
Lance?
Lucas recalled the Red-Haired Man in a Cape—the Champion of the Johto Region and also the Dragon-type Elite Four of the Kanto Region.
A powerful Trainer whose proficiency with Flying-type Pokémon earned him the nickname Dodo Bird.
Just thinking about it made the corners of Lucas's mouth curl up.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Lucas's uncontrollably rising smile, Cynthia asked curiously.
Lucas composed himself and shook his head.
As an Elite Four of the Kanto Region and the Champion of the Johto Region, of course Lance's strength is immense.
"What time tomorrow? I will definitely be there."
"Tomorrow afternoon. I'll reserve a Ticket for you. Are you bringing anyone? I'll reserve Tickets for them too."
Lucas thought for a moment. He should be able to bring Shauna, right?
"But about your Breeding House, is it really okay for you to be away?"
Just as Lucas was about to say it was fine, he saw Sister Nina next to him frantically patting her chest and puffing out her head.
Her expression, implying 'don't worry, I've got everything covered,' made Lucas laugh involuntarily.
"Don't worry, Sister Nina is at the Breeding House."
"Sister Nina?"
"Oh right, you don't know her. She's an older sister of mine. She was the one who picked me up from East Jewel initially. Everything at the Breeding House is so easy thanks to the help of her, Sister Reese, and Sister Linnea."
Lucas realized Cynthia didn't know Sister Nina and quickly explained.
Cynthia relaxed her slightly narrowed eyes and smiled faintly.
She knew the Sister Reese and Sister Linnea that Lucas mentioned—they were Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy of Twinleaf Town. She also knew Lucas had another sister who was very good to him, which must be Sister Nina.
Lucas brought the phone in front of Sister Nina. "This is Sister Nina."
Sister Nina was caught off guard. Looking at the beautiful and charming Cynthia in the center of the screen, she was instantly speechless.
"Hello, I am Cynthia."
"Champion Cynthia, I know you. I am Nina."
After they finished greeting each other, Lucas took back the phone and continued chatting with Cynthia.
Sister Nina next to him kept patting her chest and exhaling.
So nervous, but Champion Cynthia is truly beautiful.
She then subtly looked at Lucas, surprised that this kid was actually so familiar with Champion Cynthia.
"So, Sister Nina, do you want to come along?"
Hearing Cynthia's voice coming from the phone, Sister Nina quickly said, "Just call me Nina. I won't go; Lucas can go by himself."
Lucas was a little confused, but seeing Sister Nina's expression, he nodded.
Just then, Shauna ran over, picked up the water on the table, and gulped it all down.
Lucas waited for Shauna to finish drinking and catch her breath before asking, "Shauna, do you want to go to Jubilife City tomorrow to visit your Sister Cynthia?"
Shauna was about to agree, but then she saw Sister Nina winking and making faces. Although she didn't know why, she still answered honestly.
"Yes—no."
Lucas was stunned and confused.
"Why?"
"Because I have to help Uncle watch the shop! I'm the Little Boss."
Shauna puffed out her small chest and said confidently.
Lucas didn't press the matter. After chatting with Cynthia for a while, he went back to his room to pack.
After Lucas disappeared, Sister Nina looked at Shauna and gave her a thumbs-up.
"That was great, Little Shauna."
Shauna grinned. Although she didn't know why Sister Nina didn't want her to go, she listened to Sister Nina and refused.
Sister Nina picked up Shauna, sat her on her lap, and whispered a few words in her ear.
Shauna's small face instantly tensed up, and she looked towards the Balcony of Lucas's room.
Her eyeballs kept rolling.
Good thing I didn't agree.
Lucas, back in his room, handed the task of packing Luggage over to Lilligant and Gothitelle, then went to the Balcony and took a deep breath.
"Gengar—"
"Gar—"
In the distant Forest Area, several Starly were startled. Then, a purple fatty emerged from the bushes, with a few reddish-brown leaves stuck to its head.
It glanced at a few Combee gathering honey. As soon as those Combee saw Gengar, they remembered their Queen's instructions and instantly vanished without a trace.
Gengar scratched its big butt with its hand, and then flew back toward the Breeding House.
"gengar sound?!"
Gengar phased through the wall and appeared before Lucas, asking what was wrong.
Then it saw Lilligant and Gothitelle packing, and its eyes lit up.
Going out again?
"gengar sound"
Where are we going to play this time?
Gengar asked.
"How about we go see Cynthia?"
Gengar raised both hands in agreement.
Looking at Gengar with its hands raised.
"Gengar, have you gotten fat? The range of motion when you raise your hands is getting smaller."
"gengar sound?!—=ǒ)"
Gengar looked down at itself and realized it couldn't see its Toes.
It stood up, realized Lucas was mercilessly mocking it, and immediately lunged forward with its big tongue.
Seeing Gothitelle expertly pull out a Cheri Berry and stuff it into Lucas's mouth, Gengar floated into the ceiling satisfied, retrieved its own Luggage, and handed it to Gothitelle to pack into the Suitcase.
Seeing its Luggage packed into Lucas's Suitcase, Gengar nodded in satisfaction.
"gengar sound—
—"
Time to go out and play with Cynthia~
Meanwhile, in the Forest Area again.
The grass rustled, and a Misdreavus popped out. It looked around but didn't see Gengar.
Where's my Big Brother? Where's my boss? How did he disappear in the blink of an eye?
After packing, Lucas went back downstairs. Mime Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Fujino had already prepared Lunch.
After eating Lunch, Lucas prepared to head to Jubilife City with Gengar.
The Pokémon he brought this time were Gengar, Lilligant, Gothitelle, Vulpix, Mime Jr., and Dash.
Lucas handed the Suitcase to Gothitelle, picked up Vulpix, and Mime Jr. sat on Lucas's Shoulder.
"Well then, I leave the Breeding House in your hands for the next few days."
Mr. and Mrs. Fujino indicated that Lucas shouldn't worry.
"Don't worry."
Sister Nina waved, signaling Lucas to hurry up and leave.
Shauna clenched her little fists. "Go, Uncle! Shauna believes in you!"
Lucas smiled and headed toward the Station.
Sitting in the car, Lucas kept scrolling through his phone. Mime Jr., who had never been in a car before, was currently pressing its face against the Glass Car Window along with Gengar and Vulpix, staring outside without blinking.
Until the car slowly entered the Station, Lucas pulled out his phone and opened the familiar chat window.
"Jubilife City, I'm here."
Soon, the other side sent a Message.
"Wait for me right there. I'll be quick."
Lucas put away his phone, found a relatively open area with Gengar and the others, and looked at the surroundings.
It truly is a major city; so prosperous.
Many Trainers and Pokémon were coming and going at the Station.
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