I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

After all, he was just a chef, and May was probably more interested in trainers. But then Hiss thought of a question: was it possible that May was interested in Cynthia, who was standing next to him? If that were the case, it wouldn't be too strange, since Misty had shown a lot of interest in Cynthia back in Cerulean City.

"Heath, a customer has ordered takoyaki." Kirlia's telepathic connection snapped Heath out of his daze. He nodded. Someone actually ordered takoyaki? But this thing is actually a well-known snack in the Pokémon League. Someone once ranked the most popular snacks in all regions of the Pokémon League, and takoyaki was in the top ten. The number one was fried Pikachu, a rather peculiar food.

When Heath first learned about Fried Pikachu, he thought it was actually made with Pikachu as an ingredient. However, Heath later learned that it wasn't. Fried Pikachu is made by scooping potatoes into the shape of Pikachu and stuffing them with filling. It has a slightly crispy and tingling sensation, like being electrocuted. Legend has it that the owner who developed this snack really liked Pikachu, so he named it Fried Pikachu.

Heath was both amused and exasperated when he found out. It really felt like there was no wife in the wife cake and no husband and wife in the husband and wife lung slices. However, Heath admitted that he was indeed very interested in this strange food, but he didn't know what it tasted like because he had never made it before.

It's not that Heath doesn't want to make it, but the filling for fried Pikachu is a secret recipe, and no one has been able to replicate the exact same taste. The person who developed this snack has made a lot of money because of it. Heath plans to buy one to try in the future and see if he can replicate the recipe. Or even if he can't replicate it, Heath can research other recipes himself. Currently, the fried Pikachu vendors on the market, apart from some who have paid franchise fees to access the secret recipe, all have their own research and development. They have all sorts of flavors, like roasted chicken wings and honey, which are incredibly diverse and unpredictable.

However, Heath still planned to first try to figure out if he could completely understand the original recipe. You know, it's too difficult to keep a complete secret in the food industry. It's hard to keep the ingredients a secret, so usually they would tamper with the seasonings. Heath thought that the owner probably tampered with the seasonings as well. Even the franchisees could only get the fillings they needed each day. It was very difficult to get individual ingredients. That owner had opened a processing plant in every region of the alliance, which showed how cautious he was.

Heath was washing dishes. He didn't make takoyaki because he had given the task to Farfetch'd. Farfetch'd was very interested in takoyaki, probably because he thought it would help him improve his cooking skills. However, Heath thought the real reason was a Pokémon educational program he had watched before. Heath had already finished work and was resting on his sofa, while Farfetch'd was playing cards with Zoroark next to him. But then an educational program came on TV, and it just so happened that it was about Farfetch'd.

Then, according to the experts, Farfetch'd's ancestors were very unique creatures, which is why the brains of the evolved Farfetch'd are only the size of takoyaki balls. Then, Farfetch'd, who was still forcibly playing cards, had his pupils trembled and directly played four twos as a three with a single card. Since that day, Farfetch'd has had a unique obsession with takoyaki balls, a very unique obsession.

The result was that Farfetch'd created a strange takoyaki.

It was a… huge takoyaki, that’s all Heath could say. When he saw it, he couldn’t help but reach out and squeeze it to compare. He then discovered that the takoyaki was actually about the size of his fist, which shocked Heath for a whole year. However, after eating it, Heath felt that this takoyaki was ultimately lacking and not as delicious as the original.

So Heath is still keeping an eye on Farfetch'd, just in case Farfetch'd suddenly makes those giant takoyaki again, which would be troublesome.

"...Actually, Farfetch'd, you really didn't need to make such a huge takoyaki." Heath looked at Farfetch'd helplessly. It was at it again. Heath had been wondering if Farfetch'd still had a strong desire to make a giant takoyaki, but the guy said no, and then it started again. If Heath hadn't reminded it, Heath thought that a takoyaki the size of a fist would have appeared out of nowhere soon.

Farfetch'd reluctantly took out the cooking utensils normally used for takoyaki, and Heath finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this little guy was still very determined to prove that his brain was not only the size of a takoyaki ball. However, Heath himself could not accept the idea that a human brain was only the size of a takoyaki ball.

"But thinking about it carefully..." Heath couldn't help but glance at Farfetch'd again. Come to think of it, whether it's a chicken or a duck, its brain doesn't seem to be that big. Heath had dealt with it before, and its brain was indeed very small. He just didn't know if Farfetch'd was like that. After all, Heath had never made Farfetch'd before, and now Farfetch'd was protecting Pokémon, so Heath couldn't use it for cooking.

Heath slammed his fist in his hand, then silently pulled out his phone. Although he couldn't watch it himself, he could still search for it online. As a result, Heath discovered that Farfetch'd's brain really was about the size of a takoyaki ball.

Heath coughed twice, looking at Farfetch'd still making takoyaki. Heath had a strange feeling that secretly searching for Farfetch'd's brain size was not good for his Pokémon. But Heath admitted that he couldn't help it. He really wanted to know how big Farfetch'd's brain was.

Chapter 943 Beggars' Sect

"Guest, your takoyaki." Kirlia used her psychic powers to serve a plate of freshly made takoyaki to the little girl who had ordered it. Then, she glanced at the kitchen with a hint of amusement. She had just sensed Farfetch'd's resentment while making the takoyaki. It was as if Farfetch'd desperately wanted to prove himself, and that resentment was almost driving Kirlia crazy. This was the first time she had ever seen such intense resentment in Farfetch'd. It seemed that what happened back then was indeed a huge blow to Farfetch'd.

"Sister Kirlia." A soft, sweet voice called out. Kirlia turned around. She knew who the voice belonged to—the girl who had just ordered takoyaki. She was a very young human cub, soft and with a milky smell. She didn't seem very old. However, Kirlia didn't know why the little girl had called her, so she was a little confused.

However, Kirlia could sense that the human cub in front of her did not harbor any ill will.

Kirlia hesitated. She had been hurt by humans before, and even now that she could greet guests, she was still wary of humans, except for her own trainer. So, Kirlia was unsure what to do. She cautiously stood in front of the girl, making sure she could teleport away immediately if she noticed anything wrong. As for injuring the girl? That was unacceptable. Kirlia was smart; she knew that doing so would cause trouble for her trainer.

"Sister Kirlia! Can we shake hands?" the little girl asked in a childish voice. She was wearing a very special outfit, which Kirlia then noticed was printed with Gardevoir, Kirlia, and Ralts. Kirlia realized that this human child was probably the type who was interested in her, so she gently extended her hand and shook hands with her. The little girl smiled happily, and the woman beside her thanked Kirlia.

Kirlia looked at her hands; they were soft and warm. Even without turning around, she could feel the happy and joyful emotions behind her. Kirlia breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that not all humans were such terrible bad people; there were still good people in the world.

Heath had no idea what his Pokémon was thinking, and he was having a bit of a headache.

"Grandma, if you need anything, I can help you contact the Alliance's welfare home." Heath looked helplessly at the old woman in front of her. The woman was not well dressed; her clothes were dirty and patched all over, but the cardboard box she stubbornly held out in front of her still gave away her purpose—begging.

Begging is not a strange thing. Even in the Pokémon world, a world where humans and Pokémon coexist, there are still beggars. It's just that some beggars have really fallen to the point where they have no choice but to beg, while others make money by begging. Just like when he was young in his previous life, Hiss had fantasized that if everyone in China gave him one yuan, he could live a life of comfort for the rest of his life. However, Hiss later realized that this was impossible.

However, some people put this idea into practice. They usually dress in glamorous clothes, looking like successful people, but secretly they change into dirty clothes, making themselves filthy so that even acquaintances can't recognize them. Then they go begging, using other people's love and kindness to make money. Although it seems like a fairy tale, it is a real phenomenon in China. However, as people have discovered the truth about these beggars and institutions like welfare homes have emerged, there are indeed fewer beggars now. But those who first discovered the business opportunity are still making a fortune and are financially free for life.

If such situations existed in the world of the past, then naturally they also existed in the world of Pokémon. When Heath was in Viridian City, Maple and her friends often went out to deal with similar situations. Although Viridian City had a low crime rate, people like this who wanted to get rich by begging would always pop up from time to time, like groundhogs, impossible to get rid of no matter how hard they tried. Moreover, they were very good at hiding. Even if they were caught, the League didn't have any corresponding laws for this. At most, they would be educated and detained for a few days before being released.

When they move to another city, no one can do anything to them.

In Heath's opinion, the old woman in front of him was very likely the kind of person who wanted to get rich by begging. After all, when she first came in, her purpose was to ask for money, saying that she was about to starve to death. But when Heath offered to give her a free meal, she quickly said that she only wanted money and nothing else.

"Oh dear, my old back! Young man, please have pity on this old woman and give me some money, just a little bit. Good deeds will be rewarded!" The old woman was very persistent, and the box in her hand was almost touching Heath's nose. Heath was a little annoyed. Although Heath did respect the elderly and care for the young, it did not mean that Heath was a kind-hearted person without any bottom line.

"Grandma, if you keep this up, I'll call the police," Heath said irritably. But the next second, the old woman's eyes lit up, her legs buckled, and she knelt down, kowtowing to Heath in front of everyone. While kowtowing, she cried and wailed, saying things like, "This old woman only asks for this much," and "Young people have no conscience, they even want to call the police to arrest this helpless old woman," which annoyed Heath to no end.

When running a business, it's inevitable to encounter people like this, and this person is even affecting your business. The customers around are all casting curious glances, but no one is willing to step forward. After all, everyone knows a little about who this old lady is.

Heath sighed. There was nothing he could do. He took out his phone and dialed the emergency number, which was the same for everyone in the league.

Upon discovering that Heath had indeed called the police, the old woman immediately stood up, glared at Heath, and began to hurl insults, some of which were particularly offensive. Heath's face darkened, but before Heath could do anything, the woman turned tail and tried to run away.

"Kirullian, trap her." Hiss said with a dark face. How could he be scolded for no reason?

Chapter 944 A Guest Wants Some Fried Pikachu

"I'm so sorry, Heath, you've only just arrived in Orange City and you've already run into this kind of person." Officer Jenny arrived quickly, partly because Heath was not far from their building, but also because Heath herself was a member of the Officer Jenny family. However, Heath didn't care. After all, the world is a big place, and there are all kinds of people. This wasn't the first time Heath had seen someone like this. Heath had met similar people before, all of them inexplicably acting as if others should give them money, and if you didn't, it was your fault. It was simply ridiculous.

If you didn't know better, you'd think Heath owed the other person a lot of money and hadn't paid it back. He was quite self-righteous. However, Heath himself was in the restaurant business, so he was used to this kind of person. There was nothing strange about it. Heath had seen similar people in his previous life. There were also many news articles about this kind of person on the internet. They were either begging for food or money. Begging was like working for them. There were even cases where they forced the female employees across the street to kneel down and beg them to leave. It can be seen how annoying these people were.

"It's nothing, it's just that this kind of person is so annoying. They dare to do this even though we're so close to Officer Jenny's Building." Heath waved his hand. He didn't care about the matter. After all, you can't blame Officer Jenny for this. Officer Jenny's speed in responding was already a great help. The only problem was that even after Officer Jenny arrived, this old woman was still shouting. Even after she was taken away, Heath could still hear her cursing. This made Heath feel a little amused and exasperated. He should have had Kirullian use some methods to shut her up. But if someone that age were really injured, it would be troublesome.

There haven't been any cases of people being extorted after helping an elderly person in this world yet, but the elderly are a very special group. If you hurt them and their family members are also shameless, the wrangling alone would be enough to give you a headache. So Heath didn't want to cause trouble for himself. Besides, the other person had already been taken away by Officer Jenny, so Heath didn't need to worry about it anymore.

Besides, Heath won't be staying here for long. Heath will be leaving soon, and even if this old woman comes out and tries to cause trouble, it won't be Heath's problem. Anyway, Heath will be gone by then, so she's unlikely to chase him all the way to Crimson Town to cause him trouble.

If the other party actually manages to come, then Heath should applaud them and admire their perseverance, since not everyone can do that; just the airfare alone would cost a fortune.

"Sigh, we just can't get rid of these guys no matter what we do. We launched a cleanup operation before, but we didn't expect that they would all reappear so soon. It's really..." Officer Jenny, the leader, looked helpless. They didn't have any good solutions for these people. After all, they hadn't violated the League's regulations. At most, it was just disturbing the public environment or something, which didn't constitute a criminal offense. It would be quite troublesome to arrest them.

The alliance has discussed this matter, but the problem is that compared to the vast alliance regions and numerous alliance cities, this kind of issue is at best a minor itch, not worthy of serious discussion or resolution. Therefore, even now, no corresponding rules or regulations have been introduced, and everyone can only deal with it as it is for the time being, or send out temporary workers recruited from the community to follow behind with loudspeakers and automatically loop messages like "This is a scam," and then there is no other way.

"There are always people who want to take advantage of others. There are so many people in the Alliance. If each of them gave me a dollar, wouldn't I be a billionaire?" Heath smiled. The population of the Alliance is not very large, but it is definitely not small either. Previous statistics showed that the population of the Alliance was over two billion. Fortunately, the Alliance is vast enough to accommodate so many people.

"By the way, Officer Jenny, since we're already here, would you like to grab something to eat?" Heath asked Officer Jenny, but she politely declined. They had other missions to handle, and Heath understood their predicament. This wasn't Evergreen City, which had a good level of security, but Petalburg City. There were two dark organizations in the Hoenn region, Team Aqua and Team Magma. The two organizations had completely opposite ideologies, but Heath thought that the game designers probably created three organizations because Hoenn had three legendary Pokémon. Two of them were villains, and the other was the declining Meteorite clan.

Most of the main Pokémon games follow a similar formula: legendary Pokémon are paired with villains. However, it seems that later on, they decided that having two legendary Pokémon and two villains was too troublesome, so they simply made it one villain. Even so, the two dark organizations in the Hoenn region are real entities that are a major headache for the Hoenn League. Both organizations are currently in a dormant phase, occasionally causing trouble, and catching them is not easy. Therefore, Officer Jenny is having a tough time.

After seeing Sister Junsha off, the dining car returned to its usual state. Everyone was laughing and discussing the old woman from earlier. Such people and such things added some fun to everyone's boring lives. Heath was also very calm and didn't care that he had become the topic of conversation.

"Boss, do you have fried Pikachu?" A man walked in. He was dressed normally, wearing a plaid shirt and glasses. Heath subconsciously associated him with a programmer, but not all programmers dress like that; it's just a stereotype.

"Yes, but we don't have the original flavor right now." Heath nodded. He did have fried Pikachu, but he hadn't started researching how to crack the secret recipe yet, so he couldn't provide the original flavor. However, Heath remembered that there was a fried Pikachu franchise in Orange City. He had even seen it on the way to Officer Jenny's before. So why would this man come here to ask him?

"Hehe, I'd like shrimp paste filling, can you make it?" The man smiled and looked at Heath expectantly. Heath nodded. Shrimp paste filling, as for the flavor...

Heath glanced at the man's head. If he had a sweet and sour taste, then this would be relatively simple to do. However, Heath himself didn't know what strange flavor changes would occur if he added shrimp paste. But since that was what the customer requested, Heath wouldn't object. After all, people's tastes can be quite strange sometimes.

Chapter 945 Heath, Famous in the Culinary World

Heath had previously seen customers who liked wasabi-mixed rice and asked for it to be added to their rice, so it wasn't so strange that people liked fried shrimp balls.

Shrimp paste is essentially made by peeling shrimp, adding starch and egg white, and then repeatedly pounding it to give it a crisp texture. It's quite popular, but genuine shrimp paste actually uses relatively expensive ingredients, since shrimp is never cheap. The main ingredient in shrimp paste is shrimp meat, specifically the peeled kind. The added starch and egg white are in trace amounts, only serving to bind the shrimp meat together, and have no other significant purpose. This leads to the relatively high price of shrimp paste. However, shrimp paste sold on the market usually has ways to cut corners, that is, reduce costs.

Of course, Heath disdained such fancy tricks. The only trouble for him was that normal shrimp paste needed to be pounded many times to make it crisp. Fortunately, Heath was very strong, and after being a chef for so long, he still had the arm strength. So Heath tried to complete the process as quickly as possible, but even so, it took five minutes. Only then could he use a knife to cut the potatoes into the shape of Pikachu, and at the same time, he had to dig a hole in the bottom and fill it with shrimp paste before he could fry them.

As for seasoning, it was much simpler. Heath had already added the seasonings while pounding the shrimp paste, and it was already flavorful. All that was needed afterward was to spread another layer of seasoning on the potatoes. After preparing the shrimp paste Pikachu, Heath clapped her hands and took it to fry. After frying, she gave it to Kirlia to deliver to the customer. Kirlia was now quite adept at being a waitress, and she was very skilled at it, even more so than Zoroark.

This naturally made Zoroark feel a bit anxious, and she became much more serious, trying to figure out how to achieve a similar effect through her own methods. Unfortunately, Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon, not a Psychic-type, so she can't use Psychic powers, which makes Zoroark very distressed.

"This Pikachu is incredibly lifelike." The man stared at the deep-fried Pikachu in front of him, momentarily stunned. Generally, other Pikachus are just made with a similar appearance, but Heath's Pikachu not only has the shape but also a face. However, Heath deliberately made it into a cartoon version, so it doesn't look uncomfortable. After all, Heath has the ability to make it too realistic, but the question is whether customers would still be able to eat it. Therefore, Heath rarely makes things that are completely identical, unless it's fake, like using tofu to make roast duck or ginger to make chicken legs.

Yes, ginger can easily be mistaken for a lot of meat, especially when making dishes like braised chicken. There was even a funny news story about a shop that couldn't tell the difference and sent a large piece of ginger to a customer as a chicken leg. This shows how similar ginger and chicken legs are. However, you can still tell the difference if you look closely. But when Heath makes it, he can make the ginger look so realistic that you can't find any fault with it. You can even see chicken skin on the ginger, making it even harder for customers to tell the difference.

However, Heath usually wouldn't do such a thing, because it's unnecessary. He's not crazy, why would he deliberately use ginger to prank guests? This isn't the filming location of some prank show.

The man picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and then fell into deep thought. He remembered that he had only told Heath what he wanted to eat, but he hadn't mentioned his own taste. Yet Heath was able to make his favorite sweet and sour flavor. This was truly remarkable. No wonder the food critics outside the city called Heath a magical super chef, because he could know what other people's tastes were without even asking.

The man was also a food critic, but he specialized in food reviews in the Hoenn region. So even though he knew about this recently popular legendary chef, he had no intention of going there. However, he didn't expect to run into him in Petalburg City, so the man came up.

Recently, Heath has become a legendary figure in the food critic world. It all started when a food critic planned to eat at Heath's food truck and then submit a piece to the magazine he was working with. When he got there, the food critic discovered something that no one had noticed before: Heath could make dishes that suited the tastes of his customers without even asking them what they wanted.

At first, everyone thought it was a coincidence, but this food critic was stubborn, so he went to ask other customers. To his surprise, he found that all the customers who ate at Heath's food truck said that the dishes suited their tastes perfectly. This was not right. You know, it's not an exaggeration to say that it's impossible to please everyone. For the same dish, some people like it spicy, some like it salty, and some people who usually like it salty might want it mild today. So it is very difficult for a chef to make a dish that satisfies everyone, but Heath did it.

He wrote about his discovery in an article and shared it in the food review community. Many food critics scoffed at it, but some believed it and went to investigate. As a result, Heath's reputation became increasingly outrageous, with some even suspecting that Heath was a psychic who could sense their presence as soon as they arrived. However, a food critic who was a psychic himself went and refuted this view, saying that he did not sense any signs of telepathy.

As one food critic after another speculated, Heath became famous. Everyone was curious, but also surprised, because Heath's dishes tasted so good and suited everyone's tastes so well that it was really hard to find fault with them.

The man glanced at Heath with interest. He had never been there before, but it wasn't too late to try it this time. This chef was indeed amazing. He seemed to possess a kind of magic, a magic that could see what people liked to eat. But the appearance of such a chef was a good thing, because any customer who ate his cooking would be satisfied. Even he couldn't find any fault with the fried Pikachu in front of him.

It can be said that this fried Pikachu is not the most original flavor, but it is definitely the most suitable fried Pikachu for him. Whether it is the frying time, the control of oil temperature, the taste of shrimp paste, or the overall taste, it is impeccable.

Chapter 946 The Little Chef of Orange Blossom Dojo

"Truly a culinary magician! This ability to see into people's hearts is truly terrifying." The man exclaimed in admiration. He had only mentioned wanting fried Pikachu, yet this man had managed to make him food exactly to his liking. Now the man believed that this man, hailed as a culinary magician by numerous food critics, did indeed possess a special ability. He seemed to be able to see into people's hearts and perceive their preferred flavors—a truly remarkable talent.

The man had eaten a lot of delicious food, but apart from a few restaurants where he was a regular customer and they knew his taste and could customize dishes for him, it was almost impossible for a first-time customer to guess his preferences. However, the chef in front of him could, not to mention that the food he made was exceptionally delicious. Even disregarding the fact that he could make dishes that customers liked, the man felt that it was not surprising that Heath had become a famous chef based solely on his culinary skills.

Heath was unaware that he had just been commented on. In fact, Heath was aware of some of the rumors circulating in food magazines. After all, as a chef, food magazines were the ones Heath subscribed to. However, Heath spent most of his time browsing through them to find novel recipes or unique foods to broaden his horizons, so he didn't read food reviews much.

Heath himself was well aware that many food reviews might have some problems, such as being paid to praise others. This kind of thing is not uncommon even in the Pokémon world. After all, wherever there are humans, there will be exchanges of benefits. You pay, and I praise you, which is a win-win situation. However, the opinions of diners are generally not taken seriously. Of course, there are also some food critics who do not take money, but they also have their own ways of making money, such as doing endorsements and commercial advertisements.

After all, everyone needs money. Even those monks who claim to have seen through the illusions of the world often need money for food and clothing. Building temples also requires money. It can be said that humans need money from the moment they are born. Birth, aging, illness, and death are all related to money. Even after death, cremation costs money, urns cost money, funeral rites cost money, and cemeteries cost money. So even those who seem detached from worldly affairs need money, unless their lives are completely out of sync with human society, in which case they might not need money.

"Hello!" A girl's voice called out. Heath paused, looked up, and saw a girl who didn't look very old, probably about the same age as Ash. Behind her stood a familiar face—Chisato, who had just eaten at his place. Chisato was looking at him apologetically. Heath couldn't help but glance at the girl in front of him. Could this girl be Chisato's daughter, Haruka? But she didn't seem quite right.

After all, Qianli's daughter, Xiaoyao, is of Asian descent, while the girl in front of them is of Black descent.

These people are of different races; they absolutely cannot be the same kind of people.

It's not strange that there are Black people in the Pokémon world. Heath has seen quite a few Black people. However, in this world, there are no continents. People are distinguished by their region, such as Kanto and Hoenn. They are rarely categorized as other groups. Therefore, there is no racial discrimination here. This is a relief for Heath. After all, in the chaotic world of his previous life, Heath knew all too well what kind of people could be divided into: racial discrimination, gender antagonism, and so on, which was terrifying.

Heath had countless times been thankful that she didn't have to experience those strange civilizations. Before her transmigration, she had heard that foreign social media apps already had over forty gender options, which was quite eye-opening. This made Heath ponder a question: if she claimed to have gender dysphoria, but was also TXL and a cross-dresser, wouldn't she be at the top of the "buff" list? No, the skin color buff wasn't full, since Asians were also discriminated against by Black people in the free beacon of the world.

Although there are some scoundrels in this world, it must be said that such things are almost nonexistent. This is why Heath is willing to stay in this world. Besides, there is no way to go back, so he simply stays here.

"Hello, who are you?" Heath looked at the dark-skinned girl in front of him with a puzzled expression. Her skin was very dark, the kind that could make her stealthed in the dark. Heath was certain that he did not know this girl. After all, her dark skin was too distinctive. If he had seen her before, he would definitely remember her. But since he did not remember her, it proved that he had never seen her before. However, Heath felt that this girl should be related to Qianli.

"Hello, Brother Heath, I'm the chef at Orange Blossom Gym, my name is Xiaoxing!" The girl happily extended her hand, eager to shake hands with Heath. Heath was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Qianli. Mr. Qianli is really interesting, actually letting such a young girl be a chef.

Looking at the little black girl in front of him, Heath admitted that he had some thoughts in his mind. After all, because of what happened in his previous life, Heath didn't really like black people. However, looking at those clear eyes, Heath still shook her hand. There was nothing he could do. It was hard to avoid such things in the world of Pokémon, especially in the Alola region. However, the people in the Alola region didn't have such dark skin.

"Ahem, Xiaoxing is indeed a chef at our dojo, but he's an apprentice." Qianli coughed twice. This child was one of the orphans he had adopted. Calling him an orphan wasn't quite right, since the children's parents were all old friends of Qianli's, but those people…

Thinking of this, Qianli's expression darkened a bit, but that was also why he was willing to bring Xiaoxing here. He took good care of the children of his old friends, and would generally agree to any requests that weren't too unreasonable. However, Qianli was also a strict person and wouldn't spoil these children indiscriminately. He knew that excessive pampering would be bad for them.

"So?" Heath was a little confused. Surely he wasn't planning to ask him to mentor an apprentice? He and Qianli weren't very familiar with each other, so it was unlikely to be that kind of request.

"Xiaoxing wants..."

Chapter 947 Heath's Fans

Heath was somewhat taken aback when he heard Xiaoxing's idea, but looking at the little girl staring at him expectantly, he still took out a pen from the cabinet and signed his name on the food magazine Xiaoxing handed him. Looking at the food magazine, Heath was certain that this girl was indeed his fan, which was quite unexpected. Heath had thought that this girl was curious about his cooking methods or something, but he didn't expect that she was his fan who wanted an autograph and even kept a magazine from several months ago. Heath looked at it and saw that it contained a food critic's review with a title like "[The Magical Chef from Kanto - Heath]".

It has to be said, it's a bit embarrassing. I don't know why, but people in the Pokémon world also like to play a unique game: giving nicknames. All sorts of nicknames that sound completely inexplicable. For example, Lance, the Elite Four member. Heath knows that Lance was given the strange nickname "Kanto's Mega Dragon." Who knows why he had such a nickname? But that's just how it is. People just like to give these strange nicknames, so there's nothing you can do about it. Besides, this is from a magazine from a long time ago. Heath can't exactly go back in time, can he?

"A magical chef... What kind of strange rumors are these?" Heath was a little confused. The little girl had just received the autograph, bowed, and then walked away happily, leaving Heath stunned. He had originally thought that the little chef would learn some cooking techniques from him or something, but he didn't expect that she just wanted his autograph.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Heath, Sachi is a bit... impulsive." Chiri smiled apologetically. Sachi is just like that, whether it's cooking or battling. Anyone who has battled with Sachi knows that her first move is always the first strike. Everyone is familiar with first-strike moves like Lightning Strike. Even though others see through her moves every time, Sachi does it anyway. There's nothing that can be done about it. So Chiri thinks that Sachi might not be suitable to be a trainer.

This isn't to say that trainers who attack first from the start aren't qualified to be trainers, but rather that such trainers are too easily seen through, making it very difficult to obtain four badges. It's better for them to choose their own path from the start, which is also the choice of most people in this world. After all, not everyone has the talent of being a trainer, and most people eventually return to mediocrity. Even if they make it to the league, they can't continue on the path of a trainer if they can't achieve an excellent ranking.