"Whoosh~"
Lucas's quilt stirred, then a cute Vulpix head poked out, looking around with sleepy eyes.
Seeing that Lucas was still asleep, it quietly snuggled in the quilt, gazing at Lucas's sleeping face.
Until it heard Shauna and the others' voices, it crawled out of the quilt, then shook its body, bent down, pushed off with its four limbs, jumped, and then returned to the quilt.
"Whoosh?"
Vulpix was a bit confused. How did it end up back in the quilt? Shouldn't it have appeared on the floor?
While it was still wondering, a large hand stroked its body.
Immediately after, it comfortably narrowed its eyes.
It struggled for a while, couldn't break free, then closed its eyes.
It went back to sleep.
Lucas got up, stretched, and went to the balcony with his toothbrush.
Gengar sat on a small chair on the balcony today, wearing black glasses, holding a tablet, with a cup of milk tea beside him. The tablet was playing Professor Oak's popular science videos.
He listened to a few sentences, then took a sip of milk tea.
He was increasingly adopting the demeanor of a leader.
"Kou-jie—"
"Good morning, Gengar."
As Lucas brushed his teeth, Shauna and Chingling were already playing in the backyard.
Children always had so much energy. He was already up quite early, but Shauna was up even earlier than him.
Seeing the smile on her face, Lucas couldn't help but nod.
It seemed she also really liked life at the Breeding House.
After Lucas finished washing up, he picked up Vulpix, who was still asleep on the bed.
"Whoosh?"
How did I fly up?
He wiped Vulpix's face, then shouted towards the balcony.
"Gengar, come down for breakfast."
"Kou-jie——"
Gengar drank all the milk tea in his cup in one gulp, turned off the tablet, and then floated over.
As he walked out of the room, Gary also happened to come out of his room.
"Good morning, Boss, Gengar, and Vulpix."
Lucas nodded in response, then they went downstairs together for breakfast.
Looking at the full pitcher of milk left on the table, Lucas went to the backyard and called out.
Shauna obediently ran back, then gulped down the milk. At Lucas's nod, she ran back towards the backyard.
After breakfast, Lucas sat in the lounge area in front of the counter and discussed the specific plans for the famous arena battle with Gary.
Gengar sat beside Umbreon, watching cartoons.
"Nnnng~"
Lucas and Gary looked up. An Arcanine was drifting with its tail.
Jenny came down from above and entered the Breeding House. Seeing a young man, she looked confused for a moment.
"He is?"
"He's Gary. He's currently learning with me at the Breeding House."
"Oh."
Jenny nodded.
Gary and Jenny greeted each other.
"Sister Reese, are there still many trainers staying in Twinleaf Town?"
Jenny frowned in confusion.
Seeing this, Lucas quickly spoke:
"Shauna and I were thinking that since the League Conference just ended, many who didn't get a chance to participate, we thought our Breeding House could host an arena battle ourselves, to let them compete against each other."
"That's a good idea. Don't worry, there are still many trainers who haven't left Twinleaf Town."
Jenny nodded, took the honey water Gengar handed her, and took a sip.
It was sweet.
"Linnea and I will help you promote it in Twinleaf Town then."
"Thank you, Sister Reese."
"Oh, by the way, any thoughts on Sandgem Town?"
"Sandgem Town?"
Lucas really hadn't thought about that aspect.
"Yes, you already know Professor Rowan anyway, so let him help promote it."
Lucas's eyes lit up.
He almost forgot about that.
Then he took out his phone and dialed Professor Rowan's contact number.
After connecting, Professor Rowan appeared on the screen.
"Yo, Lucas, are those Pokémon having problems?"
"Professor, no, I'm looking for you today because I have something I'd like to ask for your help with."
Lucas looked at the meticulous Professor Rowan on the screen and said with a smile.
Then he explained his plan.
"No problem, this is a good thing. Leave Sandgem Town to us."
Professor Rowan laughed heartily.
Then he continued:
"Have you seen Gary?"
"Professor."
Gary poked his head into the center of the screen.
"Gary stayed with you?"
Professor Rowan greeted Gary, then asked Lucas.
Lucas nodded.
After hanging up the phone, Jenny finished the water in her hand and stood up, preparing to leave.
Then she turned around and looked at Lucas, patting her forehead.
"I almost forgot."
"After Twinleaf Town and Sandgem Town learned about the forest situation, we held a meeting and decided to hire you as a forest ranger."
"Forest ranger?"
Lucas's eyes widened, then he continued to ask:
"What does a forest ranger do? Protect the forest?"
"More or less. Regularly patrol the forest to prevent situations like Pokémon Hunters from happening again."
Jenny nodded.
Lucas thought about it. Anyway, the Pokémon in the forest all had 100 friendship with him, so he could accept it.
"Of course, I fought for you a bit. Once you become a forest ranger, as long as you don't destroy the forest or affect the lives of the Pokémon in the forest, you can do whatever you want with the rest."
"Like turning it into a tourist attraction?"
Hearing Lucas's question, Jenny paused, then nodded.
"That's also fine."
"Alright then, I agree."
Lucas nodded quickly.
"Okay, the certificate will be sent to you tomorrow."
After saying that, Jenny rode off on Arcanine in a hurry.
After lunch, Lucas packed the herbal tea, and Shauna was already ready.
He hung the items on Arcanine, then lifted Shauna onto Arcanine. Today, Gary also went along.
The main purpose was to check on Teddiursa's life.
To see if there were any unsuitable aspects.
Gary nodded, indicating that he knew what to do.
Then he took Shauna and rode Arcanine towards Twinleaf Town.
As for Lucas, he slumped in a chair in the lounge area and took out his phone.
"The Breeding House is also preparing to host an arena battle competition."
Cynthia: Arena battle?
Lucas: Pokémon battles.
He told Cynthia his idea.
Cynthia: I see, a good idea.
Cynthia: Do you want me to come over and do an exhibition match for you?
Lucas: ?!
Lucas: You?! Come to the arena battle to do an exhibition match?!
Lucas: I don't have money to pay your fees.
Cynthia: Or playing a friendly match with them isn't out of the question either.
Lucas: Just let them off the hook.
Closing his phone, Lucas suddenly remembered the famous scene of a certain Axew challenging a Garchomp to a one-on-one battle.
If they really went up against Cynthia, it would probably become a psychological trauma for that group of people, wouldn't it?
After Gary and Shauna delivered the herbal tea, they arrived at Grandpa Yask's doorstep.
He signaled Staravia to go in and check the situation first, then knocked on the door.
The door opened, and Grandpa Yask opened it, finding the young man and little girl from the Breeding House.
"Grandpa Yask, we're here to see Teddiursa."
Shauna spoke in a clear voice.
Grandpa Yask laughed heartily, moved aside, and let them in.
Upon entering, they saw many toys in the yard, and Teddiursa was sitting among the toys. Grandpa Yask walked over and sat beside Teddiursa,
and they started playing together.
"Ehh?"
Teddiursa looked up at Gary and Shauna, wondering why they were there.
Gary smiled, indicating that it was fine, and stepped forward to check Teddiursa's condition.
He made it open its mouth, and a honey scent wafted out.
It was being taken care of very well.
Gary nodded.
Then he stood up, said goodbye to Grandpa Yask, and walked out.
Shauna was already standing outside the door, telling the grandpa and grandma from the Seed Shop about the Breeding House's arena battle.
Taking Shauna, he said goodbye to them, got on Arcanine, and rushed towards the Breeding House.
When Grandpa Muchi heard that the Breeding House wanted to host an arena battle, he suddenly had an idea.
Then he took Grandma and walked into Grandpa Yask's house.
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