"But Lucas, I didn't expect you to be a pretty good Coordinator."
Lance took a sip of tea, gently rocking in his armchair, and said.
This armchair really does get more comfortable the longer you sit in it.
Lucas replied after a while, "It's just that she initially went in the wrong direction."
From the moment Lucas saw the beautifully dressed Arcanine, he knew she was headed the wrong way.
She likes beautiful things, so she might think Contest Spectacular judges also like beautiful things.
Judges do like beautiful things, but what they truly appreciate is the genuine charm emanating from the Pokémon, not superficial embellishments forcibly added by external means.
No wonder the Pokémon at the Breeding House all like Lucas so much. Vulpix and Mime Jr. are so cute, and Gengar, looking like an overgrown child, loves playing pranks everywhere. And Lilligant, Gothitelle—
Lance looked up at the sky.
Oh no, what if I really don't want to go back to work?
The garden fell silent.
Lucas's phone rang.
After connecting, Cynthia's tired face appeared on the screen.
"The Gogoat have arrived."
Lucas was stunned, so fast?
"Are you doing okay over there? Do you need help? I'll have Lance go over and assist you."
Looking at Cynthia's tired face on the screen, Lucas said.
Lance: ?!
Cynthia smiled, "Lance went to the Breeding House?"
Lucas nodded, "He's been here for a few days."
Cynthia sighed, "I really want some ice cream."
"Next time you come to the Breeding House, I'll make you some. New flavor, no charge if it's not delicious."
"What if I don't have money?"
"Hmm—charge it."
Cynthia smiled, then closed her eyes.
Lucas didn't disturb her. He quietly hung up the phone, then stood up and walked towards the door.
Lance glanced at Lucas. It seems his relationship with Champion Cynthia is not as simple as it appears on the surface.
Oh, you sly Lucas.
Lance ruffled his hair and lay back on the chair.
Lucas arrived at the entrance of the Breeding House, where several staff members were unloading several Gogoat from a vehicle.
Shauna curiously watched the three Gogoat and two Skiddo.
Seeing Lucas approach, she asked in a clear voice, "Uncle, are these for our Breeding House?"
Lucas nodded and walked forward.
After a brief discussion with the staff, Lucas began to inspect the three Gogoat and two Skiddo.
[Gogoat]
[Gender: Female]
[Skiddo]
[Gender: Male]
Lucas patted their horns, very satisfied, then looked at the staff, ready to pay.
He was informed that the payment had already been settled.
It must have been Cynthia who paid for him. Lucas didn't mind; he could just pay her back later.
Lucas looked at the Gogoat and Skiddo and led them to the backyard.
Shauna followed closely behind, not leaving their side. She looked at Gengar, who was also floating over.
"Brother Gengar, do we get to drink goat milk now?"
Gengar held Shauna's little hand, and being called 'Brother' made it incredibly comfortable. It nodded.
The Gogoat arrived in the backyard, reacting exactly like the Miltank did when they first stepped into the backyard.
After Lucas spoke a few words to them, he called Miltank over and had her lead the Gogoat to find their preferred living spots.
Shauna followed behind them. Surprisingly, the two Skiddo seemed to really like Shauna and began to play around her.
Lucas returned to the garden and lay down again.
"Gogoat and Skiddo from the Kalos region?"
Hearing Lance's question, Lucas hummed in affirmation.
"I asked Cynthia to help me custom-order them. The timing was just right, no delays."
Lance: ————
"Once they adapt to life at the Breeding House, we can milk them for drinking and selling, and they can also help tend to the Breeding House's herbal medicines. After all, having Lilligant and the others do it every day would make them very tired and overwhelmed."
Lance only heard about drinking goat milk.
He had tasted the fresh milk from the Breeding House, and it was better than any he had drunk elsewhere.
He wondered how the goat milk would be.
Lance swallowed.
The leading Gogoat, next to Miltank, lowered its head and took a bite of green grass.
?!
So tender, so juicy!
What kind of paradise is this?!
While it was still in shock, it was suddenly attracted by a movement nearby.
Three Machamp were wrestling, with one significantly larger Machamp facing two Machamp simultaneously.
The aura it exuded and the sweat it shed deeply captivated it.
These sisters are so amazing!
After Dash threw Machoke and Vex to the ground, she went to the Lake to wash herself. The Gogoat approached Dash and greeted her.
"nihai."
Dash smiled and greeted back.
You are so strong.
Dash grinned.
Only by being strong can I protect the Breeding House, protect Lucas!
Can I also become as strong as you?
Dash paused, looked at the Gogoat, first shook her head, then nodded.
Probably?
While Dash and the Gogoat were communicating.
At the foot of Mt. Coronet.
The spiky-haired boy was secretly sneaking into a forest with an Umbreon.
He bypassed the Team Galactic members guarding the entrance.
Then he hid behind a rock and poked his head out.
The Team Galactic executives were saying something.
"Is the device ready?"
Jupiter asked.
Mars nodded, "We've tested everything, no problems."
"Then I'll go tell the boss. I believe our ideal will soon be realized."
Mars and Saturn nodded.
"As long as we use this device to control The Lake Trio, everything will be easy."
Jupiter breathed a sigh of relief. During this time, they had been experimenting with The Legendary Birds, and after numerous failures, they finally developed this device that could control The Lake Trio.
Gary's heart skipped a beat.
They want to control The Lake Trio?
Gary had researched the history of the Sinnoh region. Legend has it that The Lake Trio each govern human emotions, knowledge, and willpower.
What do they want to do by catching The Lake Trio?
Gary couldn't figure it out, but he decided he couldn't let them succeed.
"Is that the device they were talking about?"
Gary saw the device behind them and pondered for a moment.
He secretly ran out of the cave with Umbreon, then found a hidden spot in the forest, monitoring Team Galactic's every move.
At the same time, he was constantly planning how to disrupt their scheme. He informed Roark, the Gym Leader of Oreburgh City, about this.
He had just challenged the Oreburgh Gym two days ago. Roark, the Oreburgh Gym Leader, also enjoyed archaeology, so they had a common hobby and exchanged contact information.
Roark told him not to act rashly, that he would report it to the League first, and that he was currently heading towards Gary's location.
Gary stayed to monitor Team Galactic.
Lucas was unaware of all this; he was currently preparing dinner.
During dinner, Lucas looked at Gengar, Dragonite, the three Machamp, and the Gyarados, which was several times larger than a normal Gyarados, and observed their astonishing appetites.
Watching them continuously devour dumplings like bottomless pits, Lucas felt a pang in his heart.
He couldn't save a single cent of the money he earned.
It all went into their stomachs.
Whose Breeding House needs three large refrigerators?
Such a worry.
If he didn't work hard to earn money, he wouldn't be able to feed Gengar and the others.
Fortunately, Mime Jr.'s cafeteria could help the Breeding House recoup some costs.
Although Mime Jr. was the owner of the cafeteria, it didn't need money, so all the money flowed into Lucas's pocket.
"You're the best, Mime Jr."
Lucas said, looking at Mime Jr., who had to split a single dumpling into two bites.
Mime Jr. didn't understand, but hearing Lucas praise it made it smile happily.
"Nini~"
The other Pokémon weren't pleased.
"Laji?"
Am I not good?
The air suddenly grew cold.
"Gothita."
Hmph.
"gengar sound (00°·3)"
I'm being disliked again————
"nihai."
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have eaten so much, boohoohoo.
"Shoo~"
Wuwuwu.
Lucas sighed helplessly, then said.
"What I mean is, knowing you all is a blessing I've accumulated over three lifetimes."
"Laji~"
Me too.
"Gothita." "Bi."
Tch~
"gengar sound~"
Me too—~
"nihai."
Hehe, actually, I'm already full.
"Shoo~"
Vulpix is too.
"Dash, you've learned bad habits!"
Dash grinned, then pointed at Gengar.
"It taught me."
Gengar was eating dumplings with its mouth open.
"gengar sound?!∑"
It's me again?!
"I told you not to learn from Gengar. Wait, Gengar, is that not my dumpling?!"
Lucas looked down and realized that Gengar had casually snatched some dumplings when it came over to lick him earlier.
"Gengar!!!"
"gengar sound"
Chew, chew, chew.
Don't come over here!!!
Swallowing.
Dash looked at Lilligant, Gothitelle, and Roselia, and they exchanged smiles.
Dragonite shivered at the sight.
Female Pokémon are truly terrifying.
Lance dipped a dumpling in vinegar and put it into his mouth.
The atmosphere at the Breeding House is so nice.
Oh right, the dumplings are delicious too.
Shauna ate dumplings one after another, her mouth pouting, watching Gengar's face constantly change shape in Lucas's hands?
At the same time, she burst into laughter.
Chingling~
Chingling emitted a pleasant sound.
Carried by the wind, amidst the playful noises and laughter of the Breeding House.
The beautiful day came to an end.
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