Chapter 288: Mimic Herb and Enigma Berry

The cake production was well-received!

In order to promote this meal, Xiang Guangtai left the production method to the Cilan trio and added them as friends.

Similarly, Xiang Guangtai also obtained a special title.

【Strange Cook】!

【Description: A title for a cook who can make magical dishes, mastering unknown culinary crafts. The strangeness of all your dishes is +100%. Strangeness will make people and Pokémon surprised and deeply impressed. You will have a 20% discount when purchasing ingredients, and it will strengthen all your food craft techniques and knowledge.】

Fennel's eyes flashed with longing: "Good! I've decided, I'm going to develop a software based on the Striaton restaurant that can interact with Pokémon and order food! Then install it into the C-Gear!"

Musharna sighed: "Sister, don't install everything into the C-Gear."

But Xiang Guangtai felt Fennel's proposal was quite good.

Pokémon Sleep originally had various meals and foods, and they were all very delicious; now adding Pokémon Café Mix seems to be a good proposal too.

"Right! Even you think my proposal is excellent! As expected of the future deputy director!"

Fennel was very happy, patting Xiang Guangtai's arm carelessly, while Musharna's eyes already explained everything.

Ever since her sister got Musharna, the fantasy time not only didn't disappear but became more frequent.

"Better check the storage system first."

Musharna shook her head; when her sister couldn't do serious things, she, a young girl, actually had to shoulder such a heavy burden.

Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on this person!

"Oh right! Storage system!"

Fennel finally reacted; if the vulnerability in the storage system that Xiang Guangtai mentioned before was true, then the consequences would be unimaginable.

Theoretically, the storage systems worldwide are re-developed through the system of Professor Bill in the Kanto region. If you want to find the vulnerability of the storage system, Professor Bill is the most knowledgeable.

Xiang Guangtai: "Then I won't disturb you anymore; I also have to set off on my journey again, and there are many important locations waiting for me to unlock..."

Fennel tilted her head: "Unlock?"

Xiang Guangtai: "That's right, the ancient kings are waiting quietly."

Fennel: "The way you say it, it's like you're a mythologist; do you have such a part-time job?"

Xiang Guangtai touched his chin:

"Mythologist... although not quite, it's about the same."

"Eh?"

Regarding Xiang Guangtai's statement, Fennel was slightly startled, then spread her hands.

"Okay! If the deputy director is versatile, I don't mind! After all, you are mysterious anyway!"

"Anyway, it must be related to the Entree! Now I am also a person entrusted with the will of the Entree; no matter what, I can't lose to you!"

"Hmm, keep it up!"

Fennel made a cheering gesture, and then waved with Musharna, and Cilan and the others also came out to see him off.

"Speaking of which, that Pokémon..." Cress, who had turned into a girl-manga art style, suddenly remembered something.

"That ancient Lilligant, it seems to have appeared in the broadcast of the Nimbasa Music Festival a few days ago!"

Chili clapped his hands: "Ah! That's right! I remembered it too!"

"Too bad! Should have asked for one more autograph!"

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"Speaking of which, why don't you want me to teleport you away? I also know Professor Oak..."

Route 5, near the performance street.

Xiang Guangtai looked at the ocean in the distance, and the one following him was not Aegislash but Entei!

Phantom Entei possesses the same moves as the real Entei, so when Xiang Guangtai was preparing to pass through Nimbasa City and then head to Driftveil City, Phantom Entei suddenly indicated that it could help.

The so-called help is—

Extreme Speed!

Thanks to the existence of this powerful move, the Ho-Oh guard can gallop on the land of Johto at an extremely fast speed, thereby arriving at the scene of dangerous events instantly.

When Phantom Entei kidnapped Ash's mother, Delia, it didn't even use Extreme Speed, which made the Super-True-Newcomer unable to catch up, which can be called a small show of strength.

Ash can use Quick Attack to chase trucks... of course, it might be that he hadn't learned it during the Johto period.

"It's rare to be truly born into the world; I want to see more of this real world."

"This is a landscape completely different from Johto... But having said that, I have only seen green grasslands."

Phantom Entei's voice was full of regret.

At the same time, it also felt some anxiety and fear in its heart.

It was very happy when it came out of the Dream World, feeling that it could finally reunite with Molly.

But thinking that the girl's real father had returned, and it had almost put Molly in danger...

It couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.

"The Ho-Oh guard gallops on the land; they must have seen many different people and things, as well as all kinds of scenery..."

"I also want to be like them, walk out of that closed Crystal Tower, and observe more interesting things."

"In this way, I will have many stories to tell Molly; children like these strange, mysterious stories the most."

"After breaking away from Molly's dream, I felt the rhythm of life; it is a completely different feeling from before, after that rainbow light fell..."

"This is 'reality'!"

Entei closed its eyes.

Xiang Guangtai knew what was going on with Phantom Entei.

Because it is a fake creation, it feels at a loss when it feels its own real life; Mewtwo also experienced this period before.

"Living is a very beautiful thing; these words were not said by me, but by Mewtwo."

Xiang Guangtai looked sideways at Entei: "It's a pity you didn't see it in the Dream World; you should have heard about it from Calyrex."

Phantom Entei nodded lightly: "Man-made Pokémon, possessing powerful psychic power, extraordinary strength, searching for the meaning of life, and like me, it has people it hopes to reunite with."

"I heard Mewtwo's story... Now it knows where to go, and precisely because I want to be like it, I don't want to go back immediately, but to embark on a journey."

"And for me, the answer is there; what I am looking for is the correct path to the answer."

Phantom Entei is like a philosopher; perhaps because it transformed once between life and passing away, it had some insights.

Just like Mewtwo, these Pokémon with complex minds always have all kinds of ideas and special thoughts.

Arriving near Route 5, Entei took the initiative to return to the ball, because passing through this road would lead to Driftveil City.

Trainers such as musicians, dancers, and artists often perform here; because it is very famous, even staff members like Miss Yancy would sneak out to watch.

There is a camper on the road, and the hungry maid who is a tool fanatic is inside the carriage.

In "Black/White," when you first come here, you will battle Cheren. After defeating Cheren, Alder will appear and arrange for the protagonist and Cheren to form a team to have a double battle with a pair of kindergarten children.

The artistic atmosphere here is quite strong.

"Tool fanatic, huh... Speaking of which..."

Many new tools have been made recently, but many are related to machines, and some machines are patented products, so they can't be put on the shelves.

Especially the Silph Scope and the Radio Protection Shield; if these two things are sold, Silph Co. and the International Police will immediately say that they are infringing, and they will even be highly concerned.

This high-tech tool is too strong, so there is no way. Then the only things that can be sold are Metronomes.

Of course, Dustproof Goggles, Assault Vests, and Heavy-Duty Boots can also be sold, but if you want Pokémon to carry them, you need to customize them, and they can't be used directly by mass production.

Focus Band is a good tool, and like the Red Card, it has a special production method; the latter has already been put on the shelves and sold several copies.

Target is a tool that looks useless, but perhaps it will come in handy at unexpected moments.

Throat Spray, Covert Cloak, various charms, various new medicines, Linking Cords.

As for Strange Balls, Blue Poké Balls, these things are even more dangerous; some, although not yet made, even if they were made, they would not be sold, belonging to absolute non-sale items!

"If you want to sell mechanical products, it's more reliable to sell home appliances!"

Xiang Guangtai saw those performers, and the enthusiastic atmosphere here infected every traveler who came to this place.

Entei hid in the woods in the distance, quietly enjoying the performance of humans.

Even the Pokémon in the woods were moving and performing dances on the street, and they seemed to be playing very happily.

"Sniff sniff... you seem to have a very fragrant smell on you!"

"Sorry! Can I take a look!"

Just entering the performance road, a young maid rushed out from the camper, her delicate nose twitching, constantly sniffing Xiang Guangtai's backpack, her eyes glowing, like a hunter who had found a precious prey!

Xiang Guangtai: "... You are the tool maid who is rumored to be collecting rare ingredients here."

"Eh! You've heard of me; it turns out I've become a celebrity too."

The tool maid was quite happy, bowing to Xiang Guangtai: "Excuse me, my name is Fana, and I am looking for rare ingredients that can make delicious meals for my master."

"Because I have a special ability, I can smell the aroma of food, so no ingredients can escape my nose."

Xiang Guangtai deliberated: "I do have some rare ingredients..."

Fana: "I will buy them at a high price! I hope you can part with them!"

Xiang Guangtai: "The price, of course, needs to be discussed well, but I also want to get some things from you, so... how about exchanging them with rare ingredients?"

"Eh~!" Fana's expression became very reluctant!

Xiang Guangtai couldn't help but complain.

Is this maid collecting rare ingredients to cook for her master, or is she just greedy herself?

"To tell you the truth." Xiang Guangtai put on his glasses, disguising himself as quite refined: "I am also a strange cook. So I won't let go of rare ingredients."

Rare ingredients are also rare tools, and after processing, they will naturally produce special power.

Fana thought carefully: "... Well, then I have to take a good look! Some ingredients are too rare and can't be taken away by you!"

Xiang Guangtai: "But if there are many, how can they be considered rare ingredients? I have absolutely rare materials here; you won't lose out if you exchange with me!"

Fana crossed her arms, speechless: "... Hmm..."

"Okay! Then you pick, but I have to see yours first... Wow! What is this!"

Xiang Guangtai took out a Golden Acorn. This acorn emitted a pleasant aroma, but it hadn't reached the point of being intoxicating, just that Fana kept sniffing, making Xiang Guangtai feel that the petite maid in front of him was a dog-girl incarnation...

"Eh! Golden oak fruit, an ingredient I've never seen before, the smell is very fragrant! I want this one, then you pick mine too!"

Fana couldn't wait, pulling Xiang Guangtai into the dining car, and moved out the secret box of collecting ingredients with a "heave-ho."

The box lid opened, and it was full of all kinds of rare berries and herbs, and even the beach salt special to the Hoenn region.

Xiang Guangtai recognized the special fruits among them: "Five types of rare berries..."

Fana's little face became proud: "You recognize them! Hmph hmph, these were all hard-won by nearby breeders! As a super cook, these berries are absolutely delicious that you can't miss!"

"Hondew Berry has a complex and unique taste, often used as a precious gift; Alomomola sauce boiled into a sauce and added to dishes can further sublimate the deliciousness."

"Grepa Berry is very delicious when paired with salad, and the skin of the Tamato Berry is spicy, while the flesh is sweet and sour, which is very suitable for appetizing! Pomeg Berry looks a bit like Pecha Berry; it has a unique sweet and spicy taste, and hidden bitterness, which is a very popular food!"

Fana explained these five special berries. The reason why Xiang Guangtai knew these five major berries was because...

Without exception, they are berries used to increase intimacy but reduce base stats.

However, as ingredients, they are truly both rare and delicious, and they are also very difficult to obtain in the game.

"I want to exchange some of these berries..."

"Ha! Then you have to use even more precious ingredients." Fana had cunning in her eyes; she wouldn't lose out.

For the wealthy, money is the least valuable thing, but rare ingredients are hard to come by!

"Is that so? Then this should satisfy you."

Xiang Guangtai fumbled in his backpack for a while and took out a small bottle of sparkling salt.

【Ingredient: Diamond Salt.】

【Description: A special mineral salt symbiotic with the diamonds on Carbink, possessing constant clean power and pure saltiness.】

"Sniff sniff~ Ah! It's a very rare salt! This pure salty aroma..." Fana's eyes lit up, while Xiang Guangtai was a bit confused.

"Good! This bottle of salt is worth two kinds of berries, three of each!"

Fana raised two fingers, but Xiang Guangtai complained: "This is a rare salt symbiotic with a certain Pokémon, possessing constant clean power; it won't work if you only give two kinds of berries."

"At least three kinds, I'll use others to exchange for the rest."

"Hmm, okay! I agree!" Fana longed to get that bottle of special salt, and after thinking about it and feeling that she hadn't lost out, the deal was reached.

Xiang Guangtai harvested the Alomomola sauce that can sublimate deliciousness, the Pomeg Berry with a sweet and spicy taste, and the Grepa Berry paired with salad.

Only two of each berry were taken.

Actually, there is nothing special about salt; it's just that the power contained in it is different. The taste and smell should be about the same, right?

Xiang Guangtai thought so, and at the same time handed over a Golden Acorn, just about to take the remaining two fruits, but suddenly found something even stranger.

"Eh! What is this?"

Xiang Guangtai took a fancy to an important "ingredient" at a glance!

【Item (Ingredient): Mimic Herb!】

【Description: A strange-looking herb that emits a strange fragrance. The Pokémon carrying it has only 1 chance to mimic the opponent and increase the same ability when the opponent increases its ability.】

【Effect: Activated when the opponent's ability change level increases, consuming the item to increase the same ability. Outside of battle, the Pokémon carrying the herb can perform move mimicry; if other Pokémon possess egg moves that the Pokémon can learn, it can learn that move.】

【Extra: As an ingredient, it can mimic the taste of vegetables; if it is symbiotic with a certain plant, it will copy the texture and taste of that plant.】

Xiang Guangtai pretended not to know the origin of this herb: "This ingredient is a bit strange; where did you get it?"

Fana: "Ah, that thing, it seems to be a mutated waterside herb; the taste and everything are the same as waterside herbs."

"But! Because the appearance is quite unique, so at least..."

Fana rolled her eyes. Xiang Guangtai pretended to be hesitant, and then handed her a Golden Acorn.

"Hee! Made a profit! Well, if you cultivate it well, it might produce different tastes! Maybe it's a new variety of herb; charging you a golden acorn shouldn't be too much!"

Xiang Guangtai: "You are wrong; I want to pick another fruit. That is a golden acorn; you have never seen it before. I don't tell ordinary people. This kind of acorn can be given to Pokémon as a gift, which will make Pokémon happy and even make friends."

Fana: "Eh?!"

"Hmm, okay, then you can take another one; this sounds so precious..."

Xiang Guangtai's gaze looked at the bottom of the box.

Besides the Mimic Herb, there was something even stranger below. Small fruits like sunflower seeds were spread underneath, looking very strange, but Xiang Guangtai really didn't expect that this kind of "berry" actually existed.

【Item (Ingredient): Enigma Berry.】

【Description: The true appearance of this berry is unknown. It seems to possess the power of stars; only by eating it can one know its taste. It looks like a sunflower seed.】

【Effect: Material for Pokéblocks, can be used as a raw material for medicines after being ground into powder. After letting a Pokémon carry it, it can recover life when attacked by a super-effective move.】

【Effect 2: Let a Pokémon with heavenly power eat it, and it can increase the power from the stars!】

(End of Chapter)