Elf: Seriously? You only get a cheat code when you're about to die?

Chapter 49 A Part of the Nibel Plateau

Diancie was the first to notice the presence of Meowth. It looked in the direction of the flower bed with a puzzled expression, and then Angel and Munchlax also saw it.

"Mega Meowth? What are you doing hiding there? Is something wrong?" Anjie asked suspiciously. "Come here." He then waved to Mega Meowth.

Then Meowth finally came out hesitantly.

Anjie asked with a smile, "Did you come here to see me?"

The Super Meowth hesitated, unsure of how to begin.

Seeing this, Anjie got up and went to its side, took its hand and asked, "Tell me what's wrong. Have you encountered any difficulties? Tell me, and I will definitely help if I can."

Hearing this, Meowth finally mustered up the courage to speak.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~" Mr. Anjie, I heard that you opened a new store in the Royal City of Azot, is that right?

Upon hearing this, Tianxi came to Anjie's side to translate.

After hearing Tianxi's translation, Anjie looked surprised and said, "You knew? Rocket Sparrow's mother told you?"

The Super Meowth nodded gently.

Anjie replied, "Yes, but it's not open yet."

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~" Do you still need employees?

"Mystic Cat asked, its face flushed."

Anjie instantly understood. "You...want to apply for an employee position?"

The Super Cat nodded awkwardly.

Actually, Meowth felt very embarrassed to bring this up, because when it was revealed that the Diancie Dining Hall was run by humans, it instinctively left with everyone else.

Looking back now, it feels very sorry for Anjie, even though it ate so much food at Anjie's place.

Because of this incident, it has always felt guilty towards Anjie, but now not only has it failed to repay Anjie, it also needs Anjie's help.

However, winter is approaching on the Nibel Plateau. Although the climate and environment will not change much, the entire Nibel Plateau will enter a period of food scarcity at this time.

This season is often the most difficult time for people on the plateau.

Thinking of the Dugtrio brothers and the Gardevoir family who are now well-fed and clothed thanks to Ange's job, Meowth decided to apply for the job. It wanted to work hard to earn food and help everyone get through the food shortage period.

Anjie also fell into deep thought at this moment.

He could manage when he was setting up a stall because he had the help of Rachel and his chubby sweetie, but it was a different story when he actually opened a shop.

Besides, Raquel is a prince of a country, and he can't stay here to serve him forever. Moreover, he is still young, so he will leave sooner or later.

Therefore, it is indeed necessary to hire another employee.

Thinking this, Anjie looked at Super Meow Meow.

Psychic-type Pokémon are indeed suitable as waiters, because their psychic abilities allow them to do many meticulous things and even multitask, which is an advantage that other Pokémon do not possess.

but……

"My shop is located in the capital city of Azot, where there are many humans. Are you really okay with that?" Angie asked.

"Meow~ Meow~" Yes! I can do it!

The Super Meowth nodded vigorously.

We had already mentally prepared ourselves for this before it arrived, and it will definitely try its best to overcome it.

Seeing that Meowth was so determined, Anjie thought for a moment and said, "How about this, come over tomorrow morning when the sun is just rising, and I'll take you to get used to it first. If you can get used to it, I'll hire you."

Upon hearing this, the super-powered cat's face lit up with joy, and it kept bowing to Anjie.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~" Thank you, thank you, Mr. Anjie.

"Alright, go back now," Anjie said, patting the head of the Super Meow Meow.

Meow~

Meowth nodded and left with light, quick steps.

After Super Meow left, Anjie and the others watched the show for a while longer, until their backs started to ache. He then got up from his chair, rubbing his back and shoulders, and said to Diancie and the others:

"You've been lying down for so long, let's go for a walk and stretch our muscles."

"Gang~~"

The little Snorlax was the first to jump up and agree, running straight to Anja's side and taking Anja's hand. It loved going out with its master the most.

Tianxi also stood up and said, "Okay, I'm tired of lying down too."

"Let's go then, Munchlax, you hold onto Komaru," Ange said.

"Gang~"

Snorlax responded and took the Koopa from Angel's arms.

And so, the family of four went out for a walk together.

Walking on the soft grass, Anjie noticed a family of cottonbirds flying overhead, so he waved and called out, "Good afternoon, cottonbirds!"

"Chiru~ Chiru~~" Good afternoon, Anjie.

However, after saying this, the blue cotton bird hurriedly flew away with its parents.

Then Anjie saw Candlelight Spirit in the distance leading Little Lion, Mischievous Panda, Sidekick, Headband Scoundrel, Skunk Pu, Pink Fragrance, Snake Bear, Umbrella Electric Lizard, Foam Squirrel, and Melt-Eater Beast in a hurried procession.

They also saw Anjie, but only waved and nodded at him from afar, without stopping to greet him as they had done before.

Anjie looked puzzled. What's wrong with everyone? Why do they all look so rushed?

Then Tianxi explained the reason to him.

Winter is just around the corner, and things are going to get tougher for everyone.

"Winter is tough?" Angie belatedly realized, "Is food scarce in the Nibel Plateau during winter?"

The only thing that keeps wild Pokémon constantly on the move is the issue of survival.

Diancie nodded, "Yes!" Because it had to entertain the Pokémon every day, it had more opportunities to interact with them, so it knew more about the highlands than Angelina.

Actually, the Pokémon had already started preparing for winter food storage several days ago.

Unlike artificially cultivated trees and grasses, which can continuously flower and bear fruit as long as the temperature is suitable, trees and grasses on the plateau follow the laws of nature. Once the season arrives, they will stop bearing fruit or even wither. At this time, Pokémon will naturally lose most of their food source.

Therefore, winter is the most difficult time for Pokémon on the plateau.

"It's really tough for everyone," Tianxi sighed.

After listening to Tianxi's words, Anjie lowered his head and fell into deep thought. As a member of the Nibel Plateau, he also wanted to do his part for everyone.

While he can directly help Pokémon by providing them with food, Angel's abilities are limited, and he can't afford to do so, at least not right now.

Although he has over a million in savings, it would be ineffective to use it to raise Pokémon on the plateau; he would probably spend it all in just a few days.

Moreover, doing so is very irrational.

Furthermore, happiness points cannot be used to directly purchase food (the system shop does not sell food).

After much thought, he suddenly remembered a famous policy from his previous life: "work relief"!

He hires Pokémon to work for him and generate revenue, while he provides food for the Pokémon. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?

The Nibel Plateau is such a large place, can't it generate some revenue?

With this in mind, Anjie's mind started working again.

Most of the land on the Nibel Plateau is grassland, which is not suitable for cultivating fields and growing crops. Anjie has already done her best by cultivating a small vegetable garden. Blindly cultivating fields will only damage the environment.

However, besides land, the Nibel Plateau also has large areas of water, which can also be used to create wealth!

However... it's not the right season! Anjie felt it wasn't the right time to use the waterways.

Oh, right, plant fruit trees!

Anjie's eyes suddenly lit up.

When he said he was planting fruit trees, he didn't mean to transform the Nibel Plateau into an orchard, but rather to plant fruit trees along the long shoreline of Lake Nibel.

This approach avoids damaging the grassland ecosystem and effectively utilizes the land.

Lake Nibel is surrounded by many trees. Instead of letting these ordinary trees occupy the land, it would be better to replace them with fruit trees.

Didn't the system reward him with an expensive brewing equipment? Maybe he can use the fruit from the fruit trees after he learns how to brew wine.

At worst, he could just sell the berries directly to the Azoth royal family. Those breeders in the royal family also need berries to make Pokémon food!

He refused to believe that the fruit trees provided by the system could produce fruit that couldn't compete with those on the market.

The more Ange thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. She said to Diancie and the others, "Dianci, Snorlax, let's go home."

Tianxi was taken aback. "Didn't you just come out?"

Anjie said, "Everyone is struggling to make a living, so let's do our part!"

Tianxi indicated that she didn't understand, but she knew that Ange must have her own ideas, so she nodded.

The little Snorlax didn't understand anything, it just laughed foolishly and did whatever its master said.

So the family of four strolled leisurely back home. On the way, Ange said to Diancie, "Dianci, let's invite the Red Fox, Greninja, and Bricaron over for dinner tonight."

Since we need to ask the Pokémon from the plateau to help with the work, we must ask the three guardians, including Dewraith and Red Fox, to come forward.

"Okay," Tianxi nodded in agreement.

That evening, Anja and Munchlax personally invited Fooflame, Greninja, and Bricaron to their home.

Before going, he and Munchlax prepared a table full of delicious dishes, which looked and smelled wonderful. So when the Red Fox and the others sat down with Anjie and saw the sumptuous dinner on the table, they were even more puzzled as to why Anjie had invited them.

"Quickly, Red Fox, Greninja, Bricaron, eat up! Let's talk while we eat," Angie said enthusiastically.

The three demonic fire foxes exchanged glances and picked up their chopsticks to eat. Having spent a long time with An Jie, they had roughly figured out his personality and knew there was no need to be polite with him.

The three guardians ate at the main canteen quite often, and they became quite adept at using chopsticks.

After eating for a while, Anjie finally spoke up: "I invited the three of you here to discuss the food situation for everyone on the plateau as winter approaches."

Upon hearing this, the three Pokémon, including the Red Fox, immediately put down their chopsticks and sighed. Every year at this time, it was the most worrying time for them, fearing that some Pokémon would not have enough food and would have to go hungry in the winter.

However, they were also puzzled. What did Anjie mean by saying this?

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Anjie continued with a smile, "I've come up with a way for everyone to earn food through their own labor."

"Maho~ Maho~" Really? Really? Mr. Anjie?

The fiery red fox stood up excitedly and asked.

The Pokémon on the Nibel Plateau aren't afraid of hard work, they're afraid of not having a chance.

Not only were Felfin, Greninja, and Bricaron excited, but even Diancie and Munchlax looked at Ange in surprise. Only then did Diancie understand what Ange meant by what she had said that afternoon.

Anjie nodded and said, "Yes, I plan to plant fruit trees around Lake Nibel and would like to hire everyone to plant the trees for me. I will provide them with food as payment, so that everyone can eat with peace of mind and I can also gain something. I wonder if everyone is willing."

"Kari~Kari~" I'm willing! I'm definitely willing!

Bricaron slammed his fist on the table in excitement, startling everyone.

"Kouga~ Kouga~~"

Greninja nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, An Jie said, "That's great! Could you three be entrusted with informing everyone?"

The Red Fox, Greninja, and Bricarone exchanged glances, then suddenly stood up at the same time and bowed deeply to Ange.

"Mah-ho~ Ma-ho~" Mr. Anjie, thank you so much for your help! I'm really grateful!

Anjie quickly got up to help them up. "What are you doing? I'm also part of the Nibel Plateau. You all help each other out. Can't I do my part too? Besides, this is a win-win situation. I'm not losing out."

At this moment, Greninja suddenly looked worried.

Anjie asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Greninja?"

"Kooga~ Kooga~ Kooga~" Mr. Anjie, what if someone sees your large-scale orchard plantation on the Nibel Plateau and becomes greedy, then buys the land and seizes your orchard?

Upon hearing Greninja's words, the Fiery Fox and Bricaron also looked worried, feeling that Ange's actions were very risky.

At this moment, Tianxi chuckled, "Don't worry, my Ange has already bought the entire Nibel Plateau. Everything he grows here is his legal property, and no one can take it away."

Upon hearing this, the three demonic foxes looked at An Jie in surprise.

Anjie smiled and nodded at them.

Then he told the three Pokémon, "You don't need to tell everyone about this. Just continue living your lives as before."

If I were to do anything on the plateau, I would definitely discuss it with everyone beforehand.

Hearing this, the three creatures, Red Fox, Greninja, and Bricaron, looked at Ange with even more gratitude. Ange had essentially given them a guarantee of survival, ensuring that no one could drive them out of the Nibel Plateau from now on.

"Mr. Anjie..."

Anjie said, "From now on, everyone can just call me Anjie. There's no need to be so formal."

The three demonic red foxes nodded.

"Then it's settled. Let's continue with dinner," Anjie said happily.

Everyone enjoyed dinner, and it wasn't until late at night that Anja and Diancie saw the three Pokémon off.

(End of this chapter)