Pokemon: The Breeding House

"Wow, there are so many specialty dishes here!"

The girl couldn't help but exclaim.

Although she lived in the Hoenn region, she had heard that dishes like tomato scrambled eggs, green pepper beef strips, and fried rice were very famous Chinese cuisine that could only be eaten at Chinese restaurants in some big cities.

Hearing the girl's words, Carver wasn't too surprised.

After all, there were quite a few Chinese restaurants in the Pokémon world too.

He smiled and asked: "What would you three like to eat?"

"I want a serving of fried rice!" the girl said.

"I'll have a sandwich," said a dark-skinned boy.

"Then I'll have the green pepper beef strips!" the last boy said.

"Oh right, and five servings of Pokémon food!" the girl quickly added.

"Alright, please wait a moment." Carver collected the money, then had the server Clefairy tell the chef Clefairy in the kitchen about the customers' orders.

The two Clefairy immediately began preparing.

Seeing this, the girl looked amazed: "Boss, aren't you going to cook?"

Carver smiled and said: "This shop has specialized Pokémon chefs who prepare dishes for customers."

"Pokémon—chefs?!" The three were shocked.

Carver nodded: "That's right. Pokémon are very intelligent beings. If properly trained, they can not only clean and do housework, but even prepare meals."

"Wow!" the girl exclaimed: "Amazing!"

Carver smiled: "You three can rest in the main hall for a bit. The food will be ready soon."

"Okay!"

The three nodded, then sat in the main hall waiting for their food.

While waiting, they observed the shop's decorations.

After serving them, the owner sat behind the counter and continued reading his book.

A small Gastly floated beside the counter, seemingly keeping the owner company while reading, but it seemed a bit sleepy as it was starting to doze off.

In the main hall, there was also a Pokémon they'd never seen before holding a broom and cleaning.

"I didn't expect there'd be a breeding house in this place!" the girl couldn't help saying.

Actually, they had already planned to set up tents in the wild forest, but unexpectedly found an operating inn here.

How wonderful!

Soon, dinner was ready.

Under the three's amazed gazes, two Clefairy carried their ordered dishes out from the kitchen.

"Clefairy~!"

The server Clefairy placed the dishes on the dining table.

The boys' and girl's attention was immediately drawn over.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

"Please enjoy!" Carver said with a smile.

"Thanks for the meal!"

The three immediately began eating heartily.

Carver observed their expressions from behind the counter while using his special ability on them.

[Name: An]

[Age: 11]

[Gender: Female]

[Special Abilities: None]

[Status: Healthy]

[Mood: Joyful]

[Joy Level: 30]

[Friendship: 5]

[Description: Being able to eat such delicious food is wonderful! —An]

Hmm—very ordinary data.

However, her joy level was rising at a visible rate.

From 30, to 50, then 60, finally settling at 70.

Then Carver received the reward from the human's increased joy level.

[An's mood improved. Joy Level +50. Received An's gift: Poké Ball x1]

[Poké Ball: Classic model Poké Ball with average performance, can be used to catch Pokémon.]

One Poké Ball—not bad, saved 200 League dollars.

The other two boys' joy levels increased by smaller amounts, but also brought Carver some relatively rare berry rewards.

Also quite good.

After dinner, the three went upstairs to their rooms to rest.

Carver stayed at the counter for a while. Seeing no more customers coming, he prepared to close and rest.

But just then, a familiar sound suddenly came from outside.

Carver looked out the window and saw Swellow carrying something to the breeding house.

But it was too dark outside; he couldn't see clearly what it was.

Was it prey that Swellow had caught and brought as a thank-you gift?

Carver opened the door, intending to say gifts weren't necessary, but when he saw clearly what Swellow's talons were gripping, he froze in place.

That was a Zangoose?

[Pokémon: Zangoose]

[Type: Normal]

[Gender: Male]

[Ability: Immunity]

[Moves: Scratch, Leer, Quick Attack, Metal Claw, Fury Cutter, Hone Claws, Slash]

[Status: Severely injured, near death, unconscious]

[Mood: None]

[Joy Level: -50]

[Friendship: 0]

[Description: Before defeating Seviper, absolutely cannot fall down! —Zangoose]

Carver looked at Swellow, and the moment their eyes met, he immediately understood what this was about.

After dropping off Zangoose, Swellow flapped its wings and flew away.

Adult Zangoose were nearly 1.3 meters tall. Carver was only ten years old now, so it took considerable effort to carry it back to the breeding house.

Fortunately, Bewear arrived in time, took over Zangoose, and placed it on the sofa.

Carver got up to fetch medicine.

For near-death injuries like this, ordinary potions wouldn't have much effect.

But they could buy some time.

Carver simply used healing potions on Zangoose, but it didn't immediately improve.

After thinking briefly, Carver suddenly remembered a potion recorded in the pharmacology books his master had left behind.

Max Potion.

This potion was made from Revival Herb and could restore a near-death Pokémon's full health with just one bottle.

Coincidentally, among the herbs harvested today was Revival Herb.

As a breeder, making potions was an essential skill to master.

After using ordinary potions to stabilize Zangoose's condition, Carver immediately went to use Revival Herb to make a Max Potion.

He ground and crushed the herbs, added appropriate amounts of clear water, honey, and berry juice for flavoring, then mixed the herb juice with water.

Revival Herb could be used directly, but its taste was too bitter for most Pokémon to accept.

Therefore, using this method to mix the potion could remove the bitterness and make it easier for Pokémon to accept.

After preparing the potion, Carver immediately brought it to Zangoose and fed it into its mouth.

After one bowl of Max Potion, Zangoose's injuries immediately began healing at a visible rate.

Moments later, Zangoose's eyelids moved, then slowly opened, revealing those cold, emotionless blood-red eyes like a killer's.

The moment it saw Carver and Bewear, Zangoose immediately tensed its body. It leaped up from the sofa and jumped aside, looking over warily.

Carver smiled and said: "You're awake? You collapsed in the forest earlier. I just gave you medicine. How do you feel now?"

Hearing this, Zangoose was stunned. It sensed its current physical condition.

It didn't hurt at all.

This human had saved it.