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

Chapter 52 Business is booming

The next morning, Anjie got up early to get busy. Today was the opening of the new store, and preparations had to be made early. Even the Super Meow Meow arrived at Anjie's house early.

Before setting off, Anjie handed a set of clothes to Super Meow Meow, "Come on, Super Meow Meow, let's change into our new clothes."

Not only did Super Meow Meow wear it himself, but Anja also wore it, and he even prepared some for Rachel and Fat Sweetie.

After changing her clothes, Angie led Meowth to the mirror. "How is it? Does it look good?"

The Psychic Beast was wearing a dark blue bandana with two small Snorlax ears printed on it.

She wore a dark blue short jacket, the same color as Munchlax's fur, with a yellow shirt underneath. Her lower body was covered by shorts of the same color as the jacket, and an apron of the same color as the shirt was tied around her waist.

Anja and Super Meow Meow are dressed exactly alike, except that Anja wears loose-fitting trousers on his lower body.

From now on, these will be the shop uniforms for their Munchlax House. Anjie spent a long time choosing them from the system store, and they match the shop's decor perfectly.

However, this Chinese-style outfit doesn't quite match Anjie's appearance. There's no way around it; Anjie has dazzling blonde hair and deep-set features, and doesn't look Chinese at all.

But there's nothing we can do about it; looks are something we're born with.

The Super Meowth looked at itself in the mirror with curiosity and even spun around.

I think I'm handsome.

"Alright, let's go." Anjie bent down and patted Super Meow Meow on the shoulder.

Meow~~

The Super Meowth nodded.

Anjie set off with Super Cat and Tree Pillow Koala.

Upon arriving at Munchlax's house, Anjay didn't rush to open the door. Instead, she kneaded dough in the kitchen to make steamed buns and dumplings, while Meowth diligently used its psychic powers to control several dusters and rags to sweep and wipe the hall.

After cleaning, it placed side dishes, bowls, and plates on each table.

Soon after, Rachel and Fat Sweetie arrived. They came through the back door, and Rachel had the spare key that Angie had given him.

After changing into their shop uniforms, Rachel and Fat Sweetie immediately came downstairs to help.

With the help of Rachel and Fat Sweetie, Angie's speed immediately increased significantly.

Looking at the time, it was exactly 7:00 AM when Anjie opened the door.

From now on, the fixed business hours for Munchlax House will be 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Once the time is up, even if the King of Heaven himself comes, Anjai will have to close the shop.

"Super Meow Meow, open the door to welcome guests." Anjie's voice came from the kitchen.

"Meow~~" Okay, boss!

Super Meow responded, put down the duster and rag, and opened the shop door.

The moment the store door opened, the crowd surged in.

"Great, the door is finally open! I thought I had the date wrong."

"This is the young owner's new shop! The decor is so unique!"

"Luckily I didn't go to the wrong place. The door wouldn't open for a long time, and I was starting to doubt that I had remembered the right place."

"Good morning, Meowth!"

……

Since everyone was a regular customer, Super Meow quickly invited them to sit down and started taking their orders. Rachel hurriedly came out of the kitchen to help.

"Super Meowth, Prince Rachel, your outfits are so unique!"

"Super Meow Meow, could you please give me a steamed bun, a chive bun, a radish bun, and a cabbage bun?"

"Mega Meowth, I'd like two steamed buns and two radish dumplings!"

"Your Highness Rakel, please make six steamed buns, two radish buns, two chive buns, and two cabbage buns."

……

The sounds of people ordering their orders rose and fell. Super Cat had an exceptionally good memory; no matter how many people ordered at the same time, it could accurately remember who ordered what.

Laquel was slightly less skilled, but he had a menu, and he would carefully write down who ordered what on the menu to ensure there were no mistakes.

As time went by, basket after basket of steamed buns and mantou were sold, and batch after batch of customers left satisfied.

Anjie was exhausted. He was thinking: Should I consider taking on another apprentice?

Making steamed buns and mantou at this frequency is really too tiring. If his physical condition hadn't improved so much, he probably wouldn't have been able to keep up.

At this moment, Anjie was unaware that another major event was taking place outside, causing a large number of customers to rush into his shop.

At this moment, the electronic screens of all the tall buildings in the royal city of Azot were displaying Angel's photo back and forth, while the banners read "Royal Member: Angel Azot".

It is clear that the royal family has officially announced Anja's existence to the outside world, using the same photos that Ji Meiya accompanied Anja to take before.

Wearing a special uniform made for the Azot royal family, Anjee's handsome face shone brightly on the screen; he looked absolutely stunning.

Someone unfamiliar with Ange asked, "When did the royal family acquire such a prince?"

Those who knew the situation quickly explained, "You're so ignorant! This man is Queen Anna's twin brother from five hundred years ago!"

"Five hundred years ago?" The man's jaw dropped in astonishment.

"Let me tell you, this matter has to do with our pride, Lord Elifas..."

As word spread among the citizens, Anjie's reputation quickly grew, and large numbers of people began flocking to Anjie's shop, all wanting to meet this prince from five hundred years ago.

That's how Shimi, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Carlos region, was attracted.

Arriving at the entrance of Munchlax's House, Shimi looked up at the sign and muttered to himself, "Is this the shop opened by that prince?"

Zhimi is not only one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Water Element in the Carlos League, but also a very famous chef with his own restaurant. So when he heard about Anjie's reputation, he couldn't wait to come and see for himself.

"Meow~ Meow~~"

A teardrop lizard was perched on Zhimi's shoulder.

This Sobble is a descendant of Grandpa Shimi's Pokémon. Grandpa Shimi was also a skilled chef, so Sobble started learning cooking from him from birth.

Grandpa Zimi originally wanted to entrust the teardrop lizard to Zimi for training because Zimi, like the teardrop lizard, loved cooking.

However, Sobble rejected Zimi, feeling that Zimi's cooking lacked spirit and that its trainer should be someone more powerful.

So from then on, whenever Shimi went out, Sobble would ask to come along. This was because whenever Shimi went to a new place, he would visit famous local restaurants or eateries to sample their cuisine. This way, Sobble could also get to know more chefs and maybe one day meet his destined trainer.

This time is no exception.

"Let's go in and try His Highness Azot's cooking," Zimi said.

"Meow~ Meow~~"

The tearful lizard nodded.

As soon as Zhimi entered, a uniquely dressed Meowth cat greeted him.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~" Welcome!

The Psychic Cat politely led Zimi and Sobble to an empty seat. The restaurant was packed with customers, and this was the only empty spot.

"Meow~" What would you like to eat?

Super Meowth pointed to the menu hanging on the wall and asked Zhimi.

Zhimi quickly glanced at it, then said to Super Meow Meow, "Two steamed buns, and two of each kind of filling, please."

Steamed buns and mantou... foods I've never seen or heard of before. Zhimi thought to herself, "Could they be popular delicacies from five hundred years ago?"

"Meow~~" Please wait a moment, guest.

After noting it down, the super-powered cat immediately ran to the kitchen and returned shortly afterward, carrying four plates with it.

"Meow~~" Please enjoy your meal.

After arranging the steamed buns and mantou on the table, Super Meow Meow was in a hurry to serve the other guests.

Looking at the steaming buns and mantou in front of them, Zhimi and Tearful Lizard swallowed hard at the same time.

smell good!

Are these steamed buns and mantou? They look so white and beautiful!

Thinking this, Zhimi reached out and picked up a piece of steamed bun. The soft touch made him feel as if he were touching a baby's delicate skin.

"What soft food!" he exclaimed inwardly. He had never seen food like this before. Even his carefully baked bread couldn't be as soft as a cloud.

At this moment, Zhimi noticed three plates placed in the center of the table. Each plate had a note attached to it, which read: pickled radish cubes, pickled cowpeas, and spicy cabbage, respectively.

Three plates were placed side by side, and behind them stood a card that read:

It tastes even better with steamed buns! But only take as much as you can eat, and don't waste any. /heart emoji

Zhimi took a small plate from the side, then took some kimchi from the large plate, and then tore off a small piece of steamed bun and put it in his mouth with the kimchi.

In an instant, the soft steamed bun and the tangy spicy kimchi blended together, creating a unique taste that was simply irresistible.

"Tearful lizard, come on, you should try some!"

Zhimi quickly put a steamed bun wrapped in kimchi to the teardrop lizard's mouth.

"Awoo~~"

The tearful lizard opened its mouth and swallowed the steamed bun, its cheeks bulging.

The moment the steamed bun entered its mouth, Sobble knew it had finally found its ideal trainer.

The reason why the teardrop lizard has always refused to acknowledge Zhimi is that it feels that the food Zhimi makes has a high-class feel to it, as if it is very far away from ordinary people.

That's not what it wants.

Now, when it eats the steamed buns made by Anjie, it feels a warmth that belongs to home, something that Zhimi's cooking does not have.

Next, Zhimi and Tearful Lizard tried pickled radish cubes and pickled cowpeas with steamed buns, and sure enough, each had its own unique flavor, and they liked them all.

There are also steamed buns, which are a different kind of deliciousness from mantou.

After finishing the steamed buns and mantou in one go, Zhimi elegantly took out a handkerchief to wipe her lips, and then let out a loud burp.

That's a bit inelegant.

"Mess~~"

The teardrop lizard also let out a burp.

"I didn't expect that His Highness Anjie is really capable. No wonder business here is booming!" Zhimi said.

At this moment, the tearful lizard ran to the front of the rice noodle shop and kept gesturing towards the kitchen.

"Meow~ Meow~"

Zhimi was taken aback. "You want to see that Prince Anjie?"

"Meow~ Meow~"

The tearful lizard nodded.

"The day has finally come," Zimi said. "But let's not rush it. How about we observe for a few more days? Let's get to know His Highness better before making a decision. Anyway, we'll be staying in the Kingdom of Azot for a while longer."

The tearful lizard thought about it and agreed, nodding in agreement, "Meow~ Meow~" Okay.

"But let me warn you in advance!" Zhimi added, "You have the right to choose your trainer, and your trainer has the right to choose you. If they don't want to accept you, you're not allowed to make a scene!"

(.) The tearful lizard was stunned. No way, someone would reject me when I'm so cute?

Although it seemed impossible, the tearful lizard obediently nodded.

Because there were too many customers in the store, Zhimi and Tearful Lizard finished eating and left, not wanting to occupy any more seats.

In the kitchen, Angie asked Rachel, who had come to pick up an order, "Rachel, why do I feel like things are getting busier and busier? Are there a lot of customers?"

Rachel nodded. "Yeah, it seems like there are more and more of them."

Anjie was puzzled; this shouldn't be happening!

Soon it was ten o'clock, and Anjie hurriedly instructed Super Cat to hang up the "Closed" sign at the store entrance. He would close the store and rest as soon as the customers finished eating.

too tired!

I haven't sold more buns and steamed bread than usual, so why am I so tired?

Once the "Closed" sign was put up, many customers who had come specifically for the place left disappointed.

"Huh? They're already closing for the day? It's only 10 o'clock!"

Someone glanced into the shop and, seeing it was packed with customers, remarked, "Business is booming! No wonder they close early; they probably don't have enough to sell."

"It smells so good! I'm too late, what a miscalculation!"

There was also a young couple who came together. Seeing they'd missed it, the girlfriend scolded her boyfriend, "I told you to hurry up! You said you'd make it, you said you'd make it! Now look what happened!"

The boyfriend sighed, "Who knew it would close at ten! Should we try again tomorrow?"

"You'd better get up early tomorrow, or I'll beat you up!"

After seeing off the last guest, Angie, Rachel, and Super Meow finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, in a dark alley not far from Munchlax's house.

A Gastly was surrounded by a Houndoom, a Cursed Doll, and a Glalie, and the three Pokémon were baring their teeth at Gastly.

From the darkness, Doka and Yisha slowly emerged.

"Ghost, you've been on the run for so long, it's time you surrender obediently," Doka said. "Otherwise, we won't be so polite."

"Gauss~"

Gastly stared angrily and stubbornly at Doka and Otsuka.

"Looks like you'll have to suffer a bit before you behave!" Doka commanded the Pokémon. "Everyone, teach Gastly a lesson."

Upon hearing Doka's command, the four Pokémon immediately pounced on Gastly.

Gastly's eyes flashed, and it first used Psychic to grab Glalie and throw it at Houndoom. After knocking Houndoom and Glalie away, it dodged the attack of Cursed Doll and used Shadow Ball to knock Cursed Doll away.

Given the opportunity, it turned and ran.

"Useless things," Doka yelled at the three Pokémon.

"Quick, chase after it! Don't let it get away!" Yisha said.

With a roar, Houndoom followed the scent and led Doka and the others to chase after Gastly.

(End of this chapter)