The next day, Lucas and Gothitelle were helping to add more tables and chairs to Mime Jr.'s kitchen, to prevent a repeat of customers having to eat outside last night.
Originally, he had only planned to open a canteen to fulfill his Grandma's dream and let Mime Jr. do what it loved.
Who knew it would be incredibly popular on the first day, requiring all hands on deck from the entire Breeding House to stabilize the situation.
Sister Nina had left early in the morning with a resentful look, saying that if she stayed any longer, she might have to work overtime again at any moment, so it was better to escape early.
Lucas could only apologize profusely, finally sending a small jar of sweet honey brewed by Vespiquen as an apology.
Of course, she hadn't gone far, just staying at the Twinleaf Town Jenny's place for a few days; Lucas could still call her back anytime.
However, if she came back, Lucas would probably have to send other things as an apology.
After handling the canteen's affairs, Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Fujino, Shauna, and Gothitelle all stayed in the Breeding House, on high alert.
They constantly monitored the canteen's situation, but luckily, not many people arrived in Twinleaf Town by boat today, so Mime Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Fujino, and Gothitelle could handle it.
Lucas thought for a moment, then went to find Heracross and Pinsir, asking them to help as waiters, carrying plates to the canteen.
Gengar found itself a job as a canteen security guard; in its opinion, if the Breeding House had security, then the canteen should too.
Lucas lay in the resting area, gazing towards the entrance. Gengar was lying in a hammock under a tree at the Breeding House's entrance, eating the delicious food Mime Jr. had prepared for it.
After eating, it slowly floated up, then drifted to the back kitchen to serve itself more food.
"Are you working as a security guard or enjoying yourself?"
Lucas couldn't help but shout at it.
Gengar made a funny face at Lucas.
Glutton.
Lucas felt that Gengar was the happiest one about opening this canteen.
Lucas shook his head, took a sip of hot tea, then lowered his head to seriously read books about Pokémon Breeders.
Shauna seemed to love watching guests go to the canteen to eat. At this moment, she ran from the backyard to the Breeding House entrance, patted Gengar, who made room for her. She sat in the hammock, holding Chingling, watching the bustling crowd.
When someone left after eating, passing by the Breeding House, she would give a sweet smile and generously say, "Welcome back next time~"
Her tender voice brought smiles to passersby, who nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Shauna sat in the hammock all morning until close to noon, when she saw a passerby holding a pokémon egg. Suddenly remembering something, she jumped off the hammock and pattered back to the incubation room.
Then she found a pokémon egg, brought it out, and handed it to Lucas.
"This is the pokémon egg Sister Reese brought back that day."
Shauna said crisply.
Only then did Lucas recall the little incident with Team Galactic before heading to Eterna City. At that time, Aran had taken Team Galactic's pokémon egg and given it to him, and then he had asked Jenny to bring it back to the Breeding House.
It should be this pokémon egg.
Lucas called Gengar, who floated in and handed Lucas a stethoscope. Lucas took the stethoscope and placed it on the pokémon egg.
[Snorunt's Egg] [Hatching Progress: 13/30]
[Excellent Quality]
Snorunt's egg? Lucas's mind conjured an image of Snorunt.
Recalling Snorunt's description, Snorunt's eggs, which can only live in cold lands, how did one end up in Team Galactic's hands?
Could it be that Team Galactic had already been to Snowpoint City?
What in Snowpoint City would be worth their visit? Lake Acuity seems to be right next to Snowpoint City.
Lucas vaguely remembered that Team Galactic initially aimed to capture the three Lake Guardians to summon the Spatial and Temporal Dragons, and then open the Reverse World's gate.
Thinking back to the three Team Galactic executives he saw during the Moltres incident, he didn't feel anything was wrong at the time, but now, it seemed a bit off.
Moltres alone wasn't worth the combined effort of three Team Galactic executives; it must have been about that device.
Lucas's brows furrowed tighter and tighter. Shauna, seeing Lucas silent and deeply frowning, grew a little worried.
She had checked this pokémon egg, and it seemed fine, right? Could something have gone wrong later?
"Uncle, what's wrong with this egg?"
Lucas snapped out of his thoughts, seeing Shauna looking at him nervously, and quickly shook his head.
"Nothing, Uncle just remembered something. This pokémon egg is very healthy."
Lucas picked up the pokémon egg in his hand and looked at Shauna, "Shauna, do you want it? It's a Snorunt's egg, and Snorunt is a very cute Pokémon."
After hearing Lucas's words, Shauna blinked her eyes, thought for a moment, then said, "Then can we keep it? When it hatches, it can play with us."
Lucas smiled, then nodded, handing the pokémon egg to Shauna to hold, and then lay back down on the chair.
Shauna saw Lucas resuming his thoughts and quietly left, holding the pokémon egg and Chingling.
"gengar sound?"
Sensing Lucas's unusual mood, Gengar asked curiously.
"Gengar, let's find some time to go check out Lake Acuity and Lake Valor."
Although Gengar looked puzzled, since it was a place Lucas decided on, it would accompany Lucas.
Lucas smiled and tugged at its mouth.
"Thank you, Gengar."
"gengar sound—"
Remember to make me snacks!
"Got it."
"Lucas."
Jenny's voice came from outside the door. Lucas turned around and saw Jenny and Sister Nina standing at the entrance.
Sister Nina had a speechless expression.
"Sister Nina, why are you back again?"
Lucas teased Sister Nina.
"It's all because of the Miltank you bought in the Johto Region. They arrived today, and Sister Reese dragged me along to deliver them to you."
Sister Nina said exasperatedly.
Miltank?
Lucas remembered discussing this with Lance a couple of days ago. He had said they would arrive yesterday, but they didn't, and Lucas had been too busy and forgotten about it.
"Where are they?"
Jenny gestured outside the door. Lucas walked out and found three lazy, adorable Miltank standing at the entrance. Lucas walked over and checked the information of each Miltank.
[Miltank]
[Gender: Female]
All very healthy.
Lucas happily led them back to the backyard.
Sister Nina watched Lucas take the Miltank directly, without even a glance at her and Jenny. She and Jenny exchanged glances, then rolled her eyes.
Jenny smiled and slapped her on the shoulder.
Then Lilligant brought them two cups of warm honey water.
They didn't stand on ceremony, sitting directly in the resting area, drinking honey water and resting.
The Miltank arrived in the backyard and their eyes instantly widened at the sight of it.
A feeling of happiness and comfort immediately enveloped them.
Will I live here from now on? How wonderful.
The Miltank thought to themselves.
"Miltank, you'll live here from now on, okay?"
The Miltank nodded frantically.
"We might milk you a bit then, I hope you don't mind."
The Miltank shook their heads continuously.
Milking was the most normal thing for them.
Lucas smiled and nodded, letting Azumarill lead the Miltank to find their preferred resting spots, then turned to return to the front hall.
His phone rang. Lucas took it out and saw it was Lance calling.
"Lucas, I'm really sorry, the Miltank should have arrived yesterday, but there was a slight problem. They should arrive today."
Lance's voice came through.
Lucas looked at the Miltank already leisurely eating grass and said, "The Miltank just arrived at the Breeding House; they seem to really like it here."
"That's good."
Lance on the other end chuckled twice, then said, "I'll come over to your place tomorrow to rest for a while, if you don't mind."
Lucas laughed, "You're always welcome."
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