My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 273 The Mysterious Innkeeper

Paradox Pokémon are believed to originate from a different timeline than the present, representing what modern Pokémon would look like in ancient or future times.

Another theory is that these Pokémon don't exist; they were just fantasies recorded by some bored person.

The name "Vibrating Wing" is a legend recorded only in the rare book "The Book of Crimson" in the game. As for whether "The Book of Crimson" still exists in this Pokémon world, that remains unknown.

Tong Hua then realized that she seemed to have inadvertently uttered a name she shouldn't have known.

However, having seen many grand occasions, he calmly replied, "Of course I recognize it. I didn't expect it to actually exist."

Upon hearing this, Zhenyi smiled.

"This is truly—such a coincidence."

I never imagined that I would meet someone who knows me in this time and space.

To be honest, I come from the ancient times and am a long-term tenant of this Phantom Hotel.

I remember Lanny saying before that there were three guests in the hotel, including Tong Hua. The woman who lost her hunting buoy was one of them, and Zhenyifa should be the last one.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Tong Hua smiled and nodded to Zhen Yifa, then stood up and looked at the Ai Guanshi siblings beside her with a puzzled expression.

"What did you say you had something important to say?"

Lani immediately understood, nudged her younger brother Butler with her elbow, and whispered, "Butler, the responsibility of introducing the hosts to the distinguished guests is now yours."

Butler's antennae twitched almost imperceptibly. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, his posture still impeccable, but his tone more solemn than usual: "Distinguished guests, I apologize for not having introduced the true owner of this Phantom Hotel before." Butler bowed slightly, his antennae swaying gently with his solemn tone.

"Our hotel aims to provide all our distinguished guests with the finest time travel services, and the owner who leads the entire hotel is none other than our beloved young lady—"

He paused, seemingly considering his words, and finally spoke with a hint of apology.

"I regret that I cannot tell you his instructions, but please look up and take a look."

As Butler spoke, Tong Hua and the others slowly raised their heads and looked at the scroll hanging on the high wall of the hall.

The painting depicts a young woman in a simple white dress of an unusual style, conveying a futuristic feel that seems to belong to no known era. She has short, flowing silver hair, a serene expression, and is accompanied by two affectionate servants.

"This is the owner of our Phantom Hotel."

Butler's voice was filled with genuine respect, "The young lady comes from a distant future. Her original intention in establishing this hotel was to provide a peaceful haven for travelers who need a short rest."

Although the hotel is currently in its trial operation phase, and the young lady has yet to show her face, we are doing our best to welcome every guest who arrives.

Lani added softly, her tone gentle: "The young lady said that time is a long river, and we are just ferrymen on the river."

It's fate that we met, and it's our honor to serve you.

"A young lady from the future—" Jessica murmured, her eyes filled with amazement, "to create a hotel that can travel through time—it's truly amazing."

He also looked up at the portrait, lost in thought: "Providing a peaceful haven for travelers—sounds like a very gentle person."

"Hehehe~" Zhenyi floated to the portrait and pointed at the woman in the painting with her claws. "This little girl is really kind-hearted. When I jokingly said that I didn't want to use the service, she agreed to let me stay in the hotel forever."

"Speaking of which, I was the first guest at this inn, and it's been so long since I've seen that girl come out—"

"I see—" Tong Hua looked at the portrait of the silver-haired woman in the painting. Although there were still many questions, some of the questions in his mind had been answered.

"Thank you very much for your explanation, and please convey our gratitude to that young lady," Tong Hua said solemnly to the Ai Guan Shi siblings.

Lanny and Butler bowed gracefully in return.

"Well then, distinguished guests," Butler raised his hand, his antennae glowing slightly, "this service is about to conclude. The Phantom Hotel has now arrived at Fairy Tale Ranch in the Almia region, at 6:19 PM local time on June 11th."

Please follow me.

Led by Butler, Tong Hua and his group returned to the door they had originally used on the ranch.

"Come visit again next time! I'm quite bored here all by myself!" Zhenyi waved the tentacles on its head to say goodbye to Tong Hua and the others.

"Looking forward to seeing you again."

Butler and Lanny bowed gracefully, and Tong Hua and his group finally returned to the fairytale ranch meadow.

The door was closed, but it still stood there.

The familiar Almia evening breeze, carrying the scent of grass and earth, caressed their faces, while the distant calls of the milk tankers and two woolly sheep announced that they had indeed returned home.

"Finally back————"

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Jessica let out a long sigh, put the bag of Alora specialties on the ground, and stretched her slightly sore shoulders. "It feels like I've been through a really long dream."

Feng gently put the charming cat down from her arms, but her gaze remained fixed on the door, her tone tinged with a hint of reminiscence: "I'm really looking forward to the next trip!"

"Ah~" Sweet and beautiful Queen stretched her stiff body and breathed in the fresh air of the ranch.

Indeed, no matter how good the outside world is, it can't compare to the comfort of home!

"Oh my!"

Seeing Orion and Saltstone playing on the grass, Sweetie happily ran over, eager to show her friends her evolved form!

"Bree!" Tibrim, with her short legs, ran eagerly toward the alchemy workshop at home.

She had been away for two days and hadn't used proper alchemy equipment to refine gold for two days!

"Terrifying!"

Chinchilla didn't seem to have any particular feelings. It dashed off to Happiness Dessert Shop, as if it wanted to see if the shop could keep up with the workload while it was away for two days.

"Ooh." "Kuku." Seeing this, Riolu and the Forest Lizard also left to do their own things.

As Tong Hua watched her companions disperse and return to their familiar daily routines on the ranch, a relieved smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

He looked down at the few small bags he was still carrying, which contained Alola gifts for the other Pokémon on the ranch.

"Alright, let's distribute the gifts to everyone first, and then—" His gaze swept across the ranch, and he was already planning tomorrow's work arrangements.

Although I was away for two days, which wasn't a long time, I guess I've already caught up on some work at the ranch.

"By the way," Tong Hua called out to Jessica and her husband, who were about to go home, "you don't have any plans for tonight, right?"

How about we stay for dinner?

Jessica's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded, "Great! I'll help out!"

Feng smiled and nodded, "I'll help too."

"Okay, let's go to the dessert shop then! Let's go!"

So, the three of them, carrying large and small bags, returned to Happiness Dessert Shop. As soon as they pushed open the door, the familiar sweet aroma wafted towards them.

Chinchilla and messenger bird were standing behind the counter, packing cream puffs for the last customer with great enthusiasm. They chirped happily when they saw Tong Hua and the others return.

"We're back!"

"Chirp chirp!" "Eek!"

The other Pokémon in the store also gathered around, curiously looking at the large and small bags in Tong Hua's hands.

"These are gifts for you. Messenger bird, please help me distribute them to everyone."

"Chirp chirp!" The messenger bird happily took the bag; delivering goods was its specialty!

After briefly rummaging through the contents of the bag, Delibird took out a bag of Pokémon Beans and some Alola region berries, and gave them to the five Alcremie.

Then, he flew out the door to deliver gifts to the other Pokémon on the ranch.

"Eeyo!" The Alcremie happily gathered around, taking the colorful Alolan Pokémon beans and the uniquely fragrant berries with their tiny hands.

One of the Alcremie carefully held a pink Pokémon bean, took a small bite, and immediately showed a blissful and delighted expression on its face, as if the cream on its head had become even more fluffy.

Seeing the Pokémon so happy, Tong Hua felt very satisfied.

"Alright, now that things have come to this, let's make dinner!"

What should we eat tonight?

Tong Hua rolled up her sleeves, her gaze sweeping over the familiar ingredients and newly added Alora specialties in the kitchen, a warm and expectant smile spreading across her face.

A few minutes later, wisps of smoke rose from the chimney of the Happiness Dessert Shop, and everyone on the ranch knew that Tong Hua had returned home.