I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

"Okay, I'll cancel it." Chi Ri nodded. Rather than going to meet with the manager of some cannery to discuss cooperation, he preferred to wait in this unique restaurant and enjoy some delicious food.

Chi Ri silently watched Heath busy in the kitchen, and he also smelled a strange odor. It smelled a little bit bad, but not too bad. This surprised Chi Ri. Could it be that Heath really guessed what kind of food he wanted to eat? He actually brought out a dish that smelled bad.

This made Chi Ri even more excited. He placed his hand on the table and gently tapped it. His secretary, who knew her boss well, couldn't help but show a surprised expression. Her boss was actually starting to look forward to it?

"Mr. Chiri, this is your spicy stinky tofu, and this is spicy chicken. Please enjoy." Heath placed the prepared food in front of Chiri. Chiri nodded, then picked up his chopsticks and began to taste this unique dish. Heath didn't watch from the side, because he would only receive his reward after closing for the day, so he didn't know what he would get for entertaining Chiri, but he figured it would be something quite good.

Hiss returned to the kitchen to prepare to serve the other guests. Hess had considered revealing Red Sun to Cynthia, but the problem was that he had just checked the phone and Red Sun was now a wealthy businessman in the Sinnoh region, with no other identity. This gave Hisss a headache. It seemed that Red Sun had not yet revealed his identity, just like Giovanni. Could it be that the story would only begin to progress after Ash embarked on his journey?

If that's the case, then Ash is truly an extraordinary protagonist. However, Hiss thinks it's possible that the League hasn't investigated Red Sun yet. After all, Red Sun is a very famous and wealthy businessman in the entire Sinnoh region. The League probably won't suspect someone like Red Sun unless they have some decisive evidence.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Chi Ri was sweating profusely as he ate. He had to admit that the two dishes that Hiss made were very much to his liking. In particular, he couldn't help but take another bite of this stinky tofu. It had a slightly pungent smell, but it tasted incredibly delicious. It was simply amazing.

Seeing Chi Ri enjoying his meal, Heath couldn't help but smile. It was good that Chi Ri was satisfied with his food; it seemed the reward this time would be quite good.

"It tastes pretty good... Boss, can you sell me the recipe for your stinky tofu? I'll give you a million." Akari wiped his mouth, then nodded in satisfaction. He then looked at Hiss and asked. Hiss couldn't help but take a deep breath. Goodness, is this the wealth of a tycoon in the Sinnoh region?

He was willing to spend a million dollars to buy a serving of stinky tofu. He even thought that in Chi Ri's mind, a million dollars was probably the same as a hundred dollars.

This is quite normal, after all, Akari is indeed very rich.

Heath had no reason to refuse, so he readily agreed. Looking at the extra money in his account and Zoroark's almost glowing eyes, Heath felt that even without the reward of the cheat code, he would definitely not lose out this time in entertaining Akatsuki; in fact, he could say he made a huge profit.

After finishing his meal at Chi Ri, Heath continued to entertain guests. The last peak of guests was concentrated around dinner time. Around eight o'clock in the evening, Heath's food cart finally quieted down, and Heath couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

【Please select your…】The familiar prompt popped up, and Heath chose the quality reward without any hesitation.

You have obtained Jirachi's Wish Card.

[Jirachi's Wish Card: This is a card from the legendary Jirachi, who can grant any wish. You get one chance to use it each calendar month. After holding the wish card and making a wish, you will have a 0% to 100% chance of randomly drawing a card that grants your wish.]

Chapter 609 Jirachi's Wish Card

Hiss blinked, even wondering if he was seeing things. After all, this thing was something Hiss had never expected. It could be used once a month, meaning Hiss could use it now. After making a wish, there was a random probability that his wish would come true. Looking at it this way, this Jirachi wish card even had a bit of a luck-testing effect. If the randomness was 100% successful, Hiss felt that even if he wished for Ho-Oh as a mount, it would probably be possible.

However, Heath felt that if she really made this wish, Ho-Oh would probably scatter her ashes with divine fire once she got on it.

"This thing is pretty powerful, but I hate these kinds of games that rely on luck to identify Pokémon. Back in the day, it took me over 800 tries to get a Shiny Gastly." Hiss's lips twitched. He recalled some unpleasant memories. Back then, Hiss was playing Pokémon Journeys. That version had a really awesome mechanic: if you caught the same Pokémon repeatedly a certain number of times, you could trigger a chain, meaning that the probability of encountering a Shiny Pokémon was much higher when catching that Pokémon.

Fortunately, by the time they went to Ina, it was already a Pokémon game where Pokémon could be spotted, so it was still very easy to catch the same Pokémon repeatedly. However, Seath was quite unlucky. He caught over 800 Gastly before finally catching a shiny Gastly. But when he looked at it again after it evolved into Gengar, he found that the color difference wasn't as obvious as Seath had imagined.

"Ah, the beauty of youth... But before I transmigrated, I heard that the latest Pokémon game, Crimson, was about to be released, but unfortunately it's not... Wait, that's not right. I'm in the Pokémon world now, and isn't that the Padia region something I can just go to whenever I want?" Heath stroked his chin, feeling a little tempted. Padia, the newest region to join the League, is said to have an exceptionally rich ecosystem, and there are rumors that there are several champions there. They call champions "Champion-level," and any trainer who reaches Champion-level can be called a champion.

However, Hiss had no intention of going there now. After all, his Anywhere Door hadn't cooled down yet and couldn't be used for the time being. And even if it could be used, Hiss planned to go back to Lavender Town first. He still had some things to take care of in Lavender Town, namely, the matter of Ralts. He didn't know how Officer Jenny in Lavender Town was investigating the little guy's situation. If the investigation was almost complete, Hiss felt that he should be able to go there in time and then complete Ralts's mission.

"...Let's give it a try first." Hiss shook his head, then picked up the Jirachi wish card in his hand. This card was very interesting; it had a Jirachi on it, and it was very beautiful. The card was even sparkling. If you didn't know better, you would think that Hiss had bought a Pokémon trading card. Pokémon cards are very expensive, and Hiss usually doesn't recommend collecting those cards if you don't have much money left.

"I want to upgrade my Anywhere Door." Heath thought about what he would get for using it this month. In his opinion, something as good as the Anywhere Door should definitely be upgraded. If the upgrade was successful, it might shorten the cooldown time for each use, which would increase Heath's efficiency in traveling to different regions.

[You have used Jirachi's Wish Card, and are currently drawing a random probability.]

The probability of making this wish is 63.3%.

[This wish was not fulfilled.]

Hiss's lips twitched. Good heavens, even with a 63.3% probability, he still didn't succeed? Is he considered lucky or unlucky? You know, if any game dared to set its probability of getting the best item in a gacha pull at 63.3%, it would probably be fired by the boss the next day. But Hiss got that probability, so you could say that even if he wasn't super lucky, his luck wasn't bad either.

With a 63.3% success rate, Heath still failed to make a wish, which left her somewhat amused and frustrated. It seemed she would have to wait until next month to use it again. Fortunately, there were only a few days left in this month, and Heath figured that once she returned to Lavender Town, she should be able to make a wish again.

"This thing... how should I put it, it seems pretty good, but it also seems not so great." Heath scratched his head. In short, it's a game of luck. He can only hope that one day his luck will turn around and he'll have a 90% or higher chance of making a wish. Then Heath should be able to make his wish successfully.

"And there's no way to check the probability before deciding what to wish for..." Heath scratched his head. This wasn't great either. If he could check the probability, he could wish for something very difficult when he was unlucky, like winning the lottery. If it came true, he would be happy. If it didn't, it wouldn't matter. But if it was 100% certain, he could wish for something he desperately needed, like upgrading the Anywhere Door or getting all the rare ingredients in the world. That would be pretty good too.

Regardless, Jirachi's wish card was definitely a good thing, so Hiss happily put it away and planned to use it next month.

After finishing her business for the day, Heath made some simple food for her Pokémon. After eating with them, Heath planned to drive her food truck back to her parking spot to rest. However, before she could leave, she heard a knock on the door.

"Who could it be so late?" Heath yawned. He had already put up a "Closed" sign outside. Could it be Cynthia?

Thinking of Cynthia made Heath feel much better. He walked over quickly and opened the dining car door, but what Heath saw was not Cynthia, but a man who reeked of alcohol and even burped.

"...Sir, what's wrong with you?" Heath looked at the drunkard in front of him. Drunkards are the most troublesome. Whether it's entertaining them or sending them away, it's all troublesome because drunkards are no longer human beings, but purely wild animals. If you encounter one with bad drinking habits, it can really be a painful thing.

Therefore, Heath was very cautious in handling the situation. A drunkard so intoxicated he knocked on the wrong door and couldn't read—Heath could only hope the man would be somewhat sensible, otherwise…

Heath could only teach his opponent what an iron fist was like.

Chapter 610 The Drunken Man

Drunk people are a real problem. If Heath weren't running a restaurant, his usual approach to drunk people would be to simply walk around them, avoid them altogether. After all, nobody knows what's going on in a drunk person's muddled mind. Sometimes, just because you glanced at them or argued with them a few times, they might turn on you and pull out a knife. There have been similar news stories in the past. And if you live near bars and KTVs, you'll know that the probability of trouble in these places is often much higher than in other areas.

Why? It's because these places offer alcohol, and when people drink, the restraints on their animalistic instincts are loosened, making them more prone to doing things without thinking. Two people might know that fighting is wrong when they're sober—winning means jail time, losing means hospitalization—but under the influence of alcohol, people are more likely to do irrational things.

Fighting and brawling, even landing oneself in prison or being executed, are not uncommon. Therefore, Heath always drinks in moderation, stopping when he's almost drunk, because he doesn't want to cause trouble for others.

When Heath entertains guests, he keeps a close eye on those who are particularly fond of drinking, to prevent them from causing trouble. So, if someone wants to be both a boss and a chef, then physical exercise is necessary, and it would be best to learn some self-defense techniques, the practical kind, not the fake kind, so that the safety in the restaurant can be barely guaranteed.

Why is it considered "barely acceptable"? Of course, it's because troublemakers might have knives or beer bottles. Unlike in the movies, where hitting someone on the head with a beer bottle might only cause a minor injury, hitting someone on the head with a beer bottle could be fatal.

So if a conflict occurs while drinking, never try to grab a beer bottle like others do. If you can avoid fighting back, then run away. Running away is a great option because that way you can basically just wait to get your money.

However, Heath now felt that he had no problem protecting his restaurant. After all, he had learned a lot from Sister Feng and the others. Heath could take down these ordinary people in one move.

"Hiccup... Ah... Sorry, I've come to the wrong place... Hiccup... But sir... um, do you know where my phone is...? I can't find it..." The man squinted for a while before scratching his head and asking.

Heath breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that although the drunkard was indeed intoxicated, he still retained some sense.

"I'm sorry, I don't know either. If you lost your phone, you might be able to call the police and ask." Heath said gently. Some drunkards were strange because they would get angry if you spoke in a slightly unfriendly tone. Heath didn't want to cause trouble, so he continued to speak gently. Of course, if the other party was still stubborn, then Heath couldn't be blamed.

At the same time, Heath also took a look at the man in front of him. There was nothing wrong with the man's clothes, but his pockets had been turned inside out. It seemed that his phone was missing. Heath suspected that it had been stolen.

After all, drunkards are not so easy to notice when their belongings are missing, making them a favorite target for many thieves. Well, this gives us another reason not to drink.

"I don't have a cell phone... how can I call the police? Could you please help me?" the man continued, and as he spoke, a strong smell of alcohol emanated from his mouth, making Heath very uncomfortable. The smell of alcohol was very strong, and it had to be said that it was really unpleasant. If someone had drunk beer and then vomited all over the place, it would be even more disgusting.

Heath sighed. He hadn't wanted to get involved, but since the person had said so, he contacted Officer Jenny for them. Officer Jenny arrived quickly and took the person away to sober up. In a drunken state, it was impossible to explain the situation, and it was good enough if they didn't cause trouble. So they had to wait until the person sobered up before they could be dealt with.

Heath didn't take it too seriously. The city was so big that all sorts of things happened every day, so these things weren't that strange. Heath had even met a young woman who had been tricked into a pyramid scheme by her best friend and came to him for help. You could say that there are all kinds of birds in a big forest, and similarly, there are all kinds of people in a big city. Heath was lucky enough not to encounter those people who made his blood pressure rise.

If you were to encounter someone who steals cured meat hanging outside a restaurant, gets sick from it, and then comes to the restaurant demanding compensation, your blood pressure would really spike. Fortunately, Heath hasn't encountered such a person; he's only seen it on the news. Heath has to admire those people's logic. They steal things and then try to shift the blame onto the restaurant. That kind of logic is truly absurd. If you don't do well on an exam, does that mean you can sue the school for not teaching properly?

After closing the door, Heath drove the food truck back. Although it was Heath who contacted Officer Jenny, Officer Jenny didn't ask Heath to give a statement because Heath was just a passerby. She simply asked him about the process and then let him leave.

When Heath returned to his parking spot, he found a message from Cynthia on his phone. He opened it and saw that Cynthia had sent him an invitation to tomorrow's exhibition of archaeological artifacts. Heath accepted, since he planned to hand it over to Farfetch'd tomorrow anyway, so he could relax a bit.

"Farfetch'd, the restaurant will officially be yours tomorrow. I'll just help you drive the food truck to the market and then to our stall." Heath said to Farfetch'd, who shuddered and then stood up abruptly, but still nodded vigorously.

Heath smiled and patted Farfetch'd's head. It was a good thing that the little guy was confident. Heath had been worried about what would happen if Farfetch'd didn't have confidence. Although this test was a bit difficult, Heath felt that Farfetch'd could do it.

"Heath, can I try driving?" Dream leaned over; the little rascal had been gone somewhere all day and had just returned.

"...Do you have a driver's license?" Heath looked at Dream with suspicion. Although Dream was very smart, being smart and being able to drive were two different things.

“No, but I have driven in a Jetpacked car!” Dream raised his head smugly. Heath gasped. How dare this guy say such a thing?

Does that mean anyone who has played flight simulators can become a pilot?

Chapter 611 The Padiya Region

Ultimately, Heath still didn't agree to let Mew drive. However, Heath felt it was his responsibility to Mew, as well as to the safety of other Pokémon and citizens. After all, someone who had only learned to drive in Need for Speed ​​was really not suitable for driving on the road. In Heath's view, driving was a very dangerous thing. If someone hadn't undergone rigorous testing and certification, then Heath felt that such a person shouldn't be on the road. Allowing such people to drive on the road at will was irresponsible to others.

Heath is actually quite averse to driving most of the time. Among all modes of transportation, the traffic accident with the highest annual fatality rate is actually caused by a car. Although air crashes are also very terrible, the probability of an air crash is too low. Therefore, the fatality rate and accident rate are far less than those of cars. Driving a car is very common even in the Pokémon world. Fortunately, getting a driver's license is not an easy thing.

Even with driver's license restrictions and strict adherence to traffic rules, it's sometimes unavoidable to encounter drivers who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When such people cause accidents, the innocent people involved have nowhere to turn for justice. You've clearly followed the traffic rules perfectly, but because of others' disregard, you end up paying the price with your life. It's a terrifying thought.

"Trainer, what should we do if you're not in the food truck today?" Zoroark asked worriedly, sitting next to Hiss. Zoroark was clearly uneasy, which was understandable, since it was her first time working as a waitress on her own. However, Hiss felt that Zoroark shouldn't have any problems, since she was just a waitress and her daily tasks were relatively simple, much easier than Farfetch'd's.

"Ah...yes, but you can do it as usual." Heath yawned. Farfetch'd had already taken Charizard down to buy food, while Heath was looking at a magazine in his hand. It was a magazine from the League, which mostly spread strange knowledge or new discoveries. This time, probably because of the existence of the Padia region, the League spent a lot of time introducing this new region of the League in detail.

This was the first time His had heard of the Padia region, but he knew it was probably the world of Pokémon Violet, which he hadn't yet experienced in his previous life. This sparked His deep curiosity about this new region, which was the main reason he bought this issue of the Pokémon League magazine. After all, His was finally able to take a day off. He planned to leave all the work to Farfetch'd, so he wouldn't have to deal with these troublesome matters and could enjoy a pleasant vacation, albeit only for one day.

"The Padre region, huh? Pokémon from the future and the past? That place is really amazing." Heath sighed, putting down the magazine in his hand. He had to admit that the Padre region was quite interesting, with its brand-new Pokémon ecosystem, unique ways of catching Pokémon, and even some very distinctive Pokémon. It was all very impressive. Heath's hands were starting to itch; he planned to go to the game store later to see if the League had released any new Pokémon games for the Padre region.

The League occasionally releases Pokémon games, and the gameplay is surprisingly similar to the Pokémon games from the previous life, except that the names and other details have changed. Of course, some Gym Leaders and Elite Four members are willing to appear on screen using their real names to expand their influence, which surprised Heath quite a bit. This time, Heath decided to see what kind of game the League would release.

"Anyway, the games made by the League are definitely more meticulous than those made by a certain company in my previous life." Heath curled his lip. Who knows how he felt when he saw the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remake?

After Farfetch'd bought the necessary ingredients and had Charizard bring them up, Heath drove the food truck to each stall location. Heath encouraged Farfetch'd and then left the truck. Heath didn't plan to stay in the truck anymore, since according to the system's mission, Heath's job was to let Farfetch'd handle the restaurant's operation on his own. This time, Heath had managed to exploit a small bug, as managing the revolving restaurant and managing Heath's regular restaurant were two completely different things.

“So now…” Heath thought of what Cynthia had sent him earlier. There was an exhibition going on in Baidai City today, and Heath planned to go and take a look, which would also help pass the time. Although he knew it was a requirement of the mission, Heath admitted that he had only been away from the food truck for a short time, and he was already a little worried about whether those little guys were properly entertaining the guests in the food truck.

"Oh well, Farfetch'd will definitely stand on its own eventually anyway..." Heath clicked his tongue. He could now understand how his parents felt when he went to university. No wonder so many people felt that Pokémon were like their children and family; that feeling was indeed...

Heath has never been a father, but he feels that he has unknowingly become an old father in front of his resting Pokémon.

……

"Congcong, are we about to open for business? Have you chopped all the ingredients? Where's the hot pot base?" Zoroark was running around the food truck, extremely busy.

"Farfetch'd." Farfetch'd nodded. He was ready. Although it was a bit abrupt and Heath's decision caught him off guard, now that the trainers were gone, Farfetch'd felt he needed to take on the responsibility of running a restaurant.

Zoroark looked at the calm Farfetch'd and her heart gradually calmed down. She took a deep breath, picked up Ralts, opened the food cart door, and casually hung up the "Open" sign. Although she was a little nervous, there was no time to back out now, so she had no choice but to go ahead with it.

"Alright! We must take good care of the restaurant's work, and today we must get the trainers a raise!" Zoroark was instantly full of energy.

Chapter 612 The Halloween Bride

"Heath, what brings you here so early? Aren't you open for business today?" Cynthia, who had rushed over, looked at Heath curiously and handed her a cup of steaming soy milk. Heath quickly thanked her and accepted it.

"Well, today I plan to let Farfetch'd and the others try serving the guests themselves. After all, Farfetch'd is very interested in becoming a chef, and I think it should be able to do its job well." Heath smiled. Of course, he couldn't say that this was also related to Heath's cheat code requirements. Moreover, Heath was also very curious about what reward he would receive this time. If he were given another upgrade ticket, that would be perfect. Heath had many things he wanted to upgrade.

Cynthia stared at Heath in shock. She really hadn't expected Heath to put Farfetch'd in charge of entertaining guests. Pokémon chefs were such an amazing profession that they had never existed before. Even if they did, they were recorded very early on. Even Psychic Pokémon that were interested in cooking wouldn't use it to open a restaurant to entertain guests. Besides, Farfetch'd was a Normal-type Pokémon.

However, seeing Heath's serious and confident demeanor, Cynthia nodded without saying anything. As long as Heath was confident, that was enough. Although Cynthia hadn't known Heath for very long, she knew this cheerful young man quite well. If Heath was so confident, it meant that the matter was indeed a sure thing and there was nothing to worry about.

"Cynthia, speaking of which, where is that exhibition you mentioned?" Heath didn't intend to continue talking about the restaurant. You see, he had been worried sick before, but he had managed to convince himself to stop worrying, and now he could finally stand here calmly and talk to Cynthia.

"Oh dear, it's still very early. You know, the exhibition doesn't open until 11 a.m., which is still a while away," Cynthia said with a smile. Heath scratched his head. Now that she mentioned it, she was right. However, Heath usually started preparing to entertain guests around this time, so he was really not used to this peaceful life.

"How about we go see a movie? They're showing the very famous animated film 'Detective Pikachu: The Halloween Bride' today!" Cynthia looked at Heath expectantly. Heath hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Watching a movie was a good way to pass the time, and after that, it would probably be time to go to the exhibition.

Heath also remembered the anime Cynthia mentioned. After all, the anime is mainly about a Pikachu helping its trainer solve cases. It has very strong logical thinking, and its trainer can understand it. So a legendary duo was born. But Pikachu's popularity is really ridiculously high.

However, after watching a few episodes, Heath noticed that this anime was very similar to a certain elementary school student who was a death god in his previous life. Perhaps this was the convergence of world lines?

"I wonder if those little guys can handle the guests. I told Farfetch'd that he could just call me if anything happened, but if he does, the mission will fail, right?" Heath looked at his phone. It was quiet. Apart from messages from Maple and Cynthia, there were only occasional contact messages from Brock and Ash. Most of the messages were marketing calls and scam calls.

"Let's go see it! It's the premiere today!" But soon, Heath was dragged away by Cynthia, and he could only put aside his worries and concentrate on going to the movie theater with Cynthia. If he got distracted while walking, there was a very high chance that he would fall.

……