Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 412: Preparations for Proposing to Xiao Zhao in Carlos? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

After defeating the Brilliant King, Lingyouma chose to stay in the manor. Through its cards, Mingyou successfully cultivated a new variety of black radish in the ecological park, which made Lingyouma refuse to leave.

And so, three months passed in the blink of an eye in the relatively peaceful daily life in Beishang Township...

During this period, not much useful intelligence has come from the Marocmon Group. The Team Rocket trio continues to diligently act as moles and has not yet been discovered by anyone.

However, Dr. Orin, Dr. Fortu, and Bai Leiya's research went very smoothly, and they successfully used the star crystal to develop a simple time machine in the school's laboratory.

However, this time machine cannot travel through time and space. It is more like a device that transforms the original time machine data into a crystal particle transfer device. It can decompose and reorganize body cells to make the crystal energy in the body completely become part of the body and no longer be limited by the consumption over time.

Millerton and his companions can finally stop worrying about being suddenly transported back in time and being able to stay in this era forever, becoming one of its members.

The development of the simplified time machine was just the beginning. Bai Leiya filled the Blueberry Academy Ecological Dome with Taijing energy by collecting Taijing crystals, and Mingyou successfully used Taijing Transformation in the Youth Cup...

These two things successfully caught the attention of the two PhDs. After all, they were the developers of the Taijingzhu, but they were always limited by geographical location. Now that they saw a glimmer of hope, they naturally wanted to make it even more perfect.

Mingyou was particularly concerned about this. Anyway, he had enough funds. If he needed more, he could borrow some from the Ether Foundation or go to his hometown in Padia.

Aside from these, Mingyou's performance in the World Championships has been quite smooth. Starting from 999th place, he has now achieved a 15-game winning streak with a shutout in every match, and is currently ranked 125th. He only needs to defeat one more opponent to advance to the advanced ball level.

And at this moment, he was quietly waiting...

"Mmm!"

Hurry up, opponent!

Ponpo couldn't help but start complaining. It had been five days, and no one had accepted the challenges he sent out. Even when he tried to accept them, no one had sent out any challenges. Since the Super Ball level competition was not an open tournament, they didn't know the situation of other people, but they could see the ranking changes on the official website.

Mingyou was quite patient. Regardless of whether there was any behind-the-scenes manipulation targeting him, what kind of powerful trainers could there be at the Ultra Ball level? Gladion was a minority. The opponent was already ranked 52nd at the Ultra Ball level, a true high scorer.

At this moment, Peony's soft voice came: "I analyzed the situation for you online, and it's highly likely that you're being targeted. Your performance in the competition is too good, which makes it easy for other players of the same level to have a bad gaming experience. Simply put, you're being punished by the ELO system."

"Can you help me change it?"

"Boss, we'll both be in jail for life. You don't want your wife to be a widow, do you..."

Peony slumped limply on the table. She had been caught once for directly modifying the balance in the Padilla League's database to send red envelopes to her friends. The World Championship was followed by Pokémon Leagues from all regions, and she wouldn't dare to do it even if she had ten lives.

Mingyou was just joking. He continued to sit in the Leiguanwang office chair and play in the rocking chair. After all, this studio was his too. He would come here to stroll around and listen to the band playing downstairs when he had nothing to do.

Peony slumped to her feet. It was already May. Although she had officially started working at the Turnip Studio, she would be returning to Orange Academy next month for her graduation ceremony, which would definitely require a trip back to Galar. Running around everywhere was such a hassle...

Mingyou didn't understand what she was thinking. Her attention was still on the Rotom screen of her phone. But at that moment, her phone suddenly sent a notification that the opponent for the next match had been successfully matched!

"It's finally here!"

"Mmm!"

"Candy!"

Ponpon and the Green Vine Snake immediately surrounded them. Finally, they had a worthy opponent. Let's see who it is.

"Don't rush, don't rush..."

Mingyou suppressed his excitement and clicked on his opponent's avatar. When he saw the opponent's name and ranking, he was slightly stunned. The ELO system had really matched him with a top-tier opponent.

"Top 100 in Superball, Zimi!"

That's right, it's the very Elite Four member from the Carlos region who's an expert in water-based magic, the real deal.

This ranking is usually pushed down by players who advance to the advanced ball level, but for the Four Heavenly Kings, the ranking is not important. After all, not everyone is keen on boosting their ranking. What is important is this person's identity... who is also a chef!

"I never expected my opponent in the qualifying round to be one of the Four Heavenly Kings. I wonder what kind of performance they will deliver. Come to think of it, this is probably my first time fighting against a real member of the Four Heavenly Kings. I'm even more excited now."

After waiting a while, the other party sent the location and time of the match: 10 a.m. the day after tomorrow at the five-star Three-Leaf Begonia Battle Restaurant in Miare City. Unfortunately, the day after tomorrow is Thursday, and Xiao Zhao still doesn't have time to go.

But it's finally decided...

"My qualifying match!"

Soon, news spread throughout Kitakami Township that Mingyou would be fighting against the Four Heavenly Kings, Zhimi, in a couple of days. Of course, this was spread by the school kids, who were all loyal fans of Mingyou.

Xiao Zhao felt regretful that she couldn't go, but fortunately she could still watch the live stream later.

After making the arrangements, Mingyou couldn't wait any longer and quickly boarded a plane to the Carlos region for her advancement match. This time, Latias didn't come along. She heard that someone was just going to come back after the match and thought it wouldn't be interesting, so she didn't go...

Miare, located in the heart of the Carlos region, was destroyed in war a century ago, but has since been rebuilt and renovated several times to become the metropolis that is a hub of technology and art today.

The cobblestone streets surround the office buildings on the outskirts of the city. Mingyou, holding Ponpo's hand, gazed at the typical Parisian architecture on both sides, both of them utterly awestruck by the scale of the city.

"Hmm..."

too big……

"Just follow the lousy navigation. Although the roads in the city are wide, riding Pokémon is prohibited. You can only drive. But there's a subway station not far ahead. Let's go to the restaurant from there."

"Mmm~"

They had just come out of the subway from the airport, but they got lost not long after leaving the house. To be honest, he didn't really like this kind of city; he preferred places with beautiful rural scenery.

After squeezing onto the subway for ages and almost having their wallets stolen, Mingyou and Ponpo finally managed to leave the subway station and arrived near the Blue Plaza in the southwest of Luna City. From here, they could see their destination next to the Pokémon Center not far away.

It's a certified five-star restaurant, and also a battle restaurant opened by Shimi using the meaning of his name, "Three-Leaf Begonia." It's said that if you show a special item to the waiter, you can order a hidden menu item and then battle against Shimi.

"A five-star Michelin chef, I'd really like to see him, but the battle is tomorrow. Let's go to that restaurant and taste the food today. It's a pity I didn't bring Snorlax with me."

Since only two Pokémon can be used in a Great Ball battle, he usually doesn't bring too many Pokémon with him when he goes out. He just tries to make sure everyone can participate. Anyway, with Reshiram and Ponpo protecting him, nothing usually happens.

This five-star restaurant, inspired by French court style, perfectly blends classic and modern elements. Stepping inside, Mingyou is instantly attracted by its elegant environment, a place of tranquility and refinement.

Like a gentleman, every detail inside the restaurant exudes nobility and thoughtfulness. The interior design is elegant, and under the light of the exquisite chandeliers, the white tablecloths and delicate silverware are neatly arranged, which is a sight to behold.

Too high-end, too luxurious...

Mingyou even wondered if he should change his clothes before coming in. Although the waiter didn't recognize him, he didn't show any discrimination for his casual attire, which was enough to show that the service was excellent and the staff were of high quality.

There weren't many customers in the restaurant, but he could faintly hear sounds of fighting coming from inside. So, while ordering, he curiously asked the waitress who was serving him, "Are there people fighting downstairs?"

"A customer ordered a secret menu item, and Master Shimi is currently engaged in a battle with the customer."

"Would it be convenient for me to come and take a look?"

"I'm very sorry, but without the consent of Mr. Shimi and the guests, the contents of the hidden menu will not be disclosed to the public. Please understand..."

"It's alright, thank you."

After ordering, Mingyou took the Talebages out of her backpack, placed them on the table, and said in a low voice, "The more they try to stop me from seeing, the more I want to see. Go and see what's going on down there."

"Bang~"

Talebagos immediately crawled away excitedly; it was content as long as it was allowed to crawl around freely.

Soon, the dishes he ordered were served one by one. They were mostly Western-style dishes, and the portions were not large. They used homegrown fruits and vegetables, but the prices were not as expensive as he had imagined.

"Let's give it a try."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo took a quick bite, and her eyes lit up instantly. This... is super delicious!

Mingyou nodded slightly. This Zhimi is indeed quite skilled. He has probably been researching how to combine his own fruits and vegetables to create the best molecular gastronomy. Even he hadn't studied this. A chef who only cooks out of interest can't compare to a professional.

At this moment, Talebagos climbed back.

"Bang~"

"The battle is over? Who won?"

"Bang~"

"Zhimi? He defeated the opponent's Charizard with Blastoise. The opponent is not simple either, fighting against a type disadvantage for so long. It reminds me of an old friend."

Naruyu smiled and nodded gently. It was a pity that when Ash participated in the Hibiscus Conference, he had gone to another dimension and couldn't watch the live broadcast. However, Ash listened to her advice and won the conference very smoothly. She wondered where Ash was traveling now.

He continued to savor the delicious dishes, but none of them were made by Jimmy himself; they were prepared by other chefs in the restaurant. Although they were tasty, they were still a little lacking in the right cooking techniques.

Just as he was savoring the food, three figures emerged from the stairwell where the tortoise had run over earlier, talking amongst themselves. Among them was an elegant blond man in a white chef's uniform, who was his target!

The remaining two were a petite, lively red-haired girl holding a chestnut, and she called the determined-looking black-haired man beside her "Ailan". They seemed to be traveling companions.

However, more than anything else, Mingyou was concerned about the Mega Bracelet on Alain's wrist. Perhaps she should get a Key Stone too? Although she felt it might not be necessary, Lucario and Latias's Mega Evolutions just couldn't be consistent...

Just then, the waitress's voice came, bringing him back to reality. It was the last dish. Although the food was delicious, he felt like he was only half full. He still needed to go for a late-night snack.

He smiled calmly, then suddenly became interested and looked at the waiter, asking, "By the way, are there any particularly exciting events in the Carlos region?"

Upon hearing this, the waiter realized the customer was a first-time visitor to Carlos, and smiled as he earnestly began his introduction: "There's a lot to say... but if I had to recommend one, it would definitely be the Oath Tree Festival in Winged City in a little over two months!"

This is her hometown, so of course it's the first place I'd recommend. However, Mingyou didn't have much of an impression of it, so she asked curiously, "Is there any particular reason for it?"

"Of course!"

The waiter smiled and nodded, then continued, "Legend has it that on the day of the festival, the couple who pledge their vows under the Vow Tree will become the envy of everyone, receiving eternal blessings and staying together forever!"

"So every year on the night of the festival, many young men and women exchange gifts or take the opportunity to confess their feelings. My boyfriend and I are an example... haha. And it's said that every year, some people even set up a special venue there to propose to their loved ones!"

"Proposal……"

This word suddenly touched Mingyou's heartstrings. His relationship with Xiaozhao was almost on the verge of completion. If such a romantic place were chosen as the venue, it would be quite nice, right?

There are still more than two months left, which is right before the end of the World Championship season, and it's summer vacation, so both sides have time. As long as they are invited over... or rather, let's reconsider? It feels like things are moving a little too fast.

He was caught in a dilemma, but he didn't show it on his face. He continued to listen to the waiter tell the legend of the Tree of Oaths until other guests arrived, at which point the waiter left.

Mingyou sighed softly, deciding to put it out of her mind for now, otherwise she'd be setting another flag. The World Championship was more important right now... Well, she could take some time to get busy with that, since that day would come sooner or later anyway.

He snapped out of his reverie, raised his head slightly, and saw that Zhimi, who had just seen Ai Lan and the others off, was now walking towards him with an elegant and dignified demeanor and a smile on her face.

"Mr. Mingyou, I've long admired your name!"

"Me too!"

Mingyou stood up and shook hands with Zhimi. It seemed that a waiter had recognized her and notified the waiter, but none of that mattered... Perhaps her late-night snack for tonight was already taken care of.

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(End of this chapter)