Chapter 140:
"Indeedee?" (Brother, I learned a new move?)
The younger sister Indeedee immediately told her brother about the new move after realizing it. But after seeing her brother's surprised expression as he looked at Hayashi Kaede, she came to her senses.
It did seem a bit unbelievable to just casually grant them moves.
Hayashi Kaede smiled and reassured, "Alright, this move still requires long-term practice. Don't overuse it at first."
Psychic.
Honestly, it's just a more powerful version of telekinesis, so the Indeedee need more precise control over energy to master it.
"Indeedee ..." The older Indeedee nodded with a complicated expression, then explained his concern. "Indeedee ?" (My sister will take care of the plantation matters, so what about me? Is the Breeding House just about cleaning the small room up front?)
"Hmm..." Hayashi Kaede nodded. "It's more than just cleaning. I will need you to work indoor at the Breeding House. Come with me."
Hayashi Kaede didn't explain further but instead led him back to the front counter of the Breeding House. "From now on, you'll need to stay here in the mornings and afternoons to handle payments. Some new customers may not understand the prices or the effects and will ask you. Of course, I'll teach you all this in advance..."
The cashier job wasn't difficult, so the Indeedee quickly learned it.
It was mainly the descriptions of the effects of some Energy Cubes that took a while.
Besides, most of the customers were regulars, so Hayashi Kaede wasn't too worried.
"Indeedee ..." (The final step is to clean the entire Breeding House, right?) Seeing that Hayashi Kaede seemed to have finished, the older Indeedee added seriously.
Hayashi Kaede was stunned by the tone, then smiled and said, "Of course."
Previously, cleaning had been done by Gardevoir and him, but now with the presence of the Combee, Gardevoir's workload would naturally be reduced.
It was mainly because the Indeedee brought it up.
That was even better.
"Okay, you guys go wander around and get to know the other Pokémon first. I'll go to the kitchen and make you some food."
"Indeedee~" (I can help~)
The younger Indeedee finally interrupted.
"No, Gardevoir and I are all right in the kitchen. You guys should get to know the other Pokémon first,"
Hayashi Kaede politely declined.
The two Indeedee, arriving here for the first time, exchanged a glance, neither insisting on helping in the kitchen.
After watching Hayashi Kaede leave, the older Indeedee immediately called the younger Indeedee over.
As soon as the younger Indeedee reached her brother's side, she excitedly exclaimed,
"Indeedee~" (Brother...this Trainer seems quite capable).
The older Indeedee remained silent, clearly agreeing with her younger sister's words.
But it was still debating.
Before leaving, its father had told it, "If you're unhappy somewhere, find a way to take your sister away."
But before leaving, its mother had told both it and its sister, "When you're in a new place, listen to the new Trainer and do your best to help them."
Their instructions differed.
So, the older Indeedee had his own plan to see how the new Trainer treated them. If that didn't work out, he'd take his sister away.
It seemed the new Trainer had already passed the first stage of its assessment.
Of course, that wasn't the full test.
Noticing her brother's silence, the younger Indeedee perked up, looking here and there, quickly starting to tidy up the Breeding House. The older Indeedee joined in .
Within minutes, the once somewhat messy Breeding House looked much tidier.
After finishing, the younger Indeedee nodded with satisfaction, then glanced at the Alcremie on the counter.
She had shown a keen interest in the Pokémon there when she first entered.
"Alcremie ?" (Hello~)
Seeing their new companion's gaze directed at them, the Alcremie immediately turned around.
They'd been in the Breeding House for so long that their initial shyness and timidity had vanished.
Therefore, they weren't overly nervous when facing the Combee.
"Indeedee?" (You look so fragrant...)
The little Indeedee immediately took a liking to one of the red Alcremie.
"Alcremie~?" (Doesn't it smell delicious?)
"Alcremie~" (We can make cakes. You'll smell fragrant too after eating our cakes~)
"Alcremie." (I heard you were the Pokémon Hayashi Kaede hired to help him. Is that true?)
Several Alcremie immediately gathered around the Indeedee.
"Indeedee ..." (My parents and Ryō Fū both said that. Ryō Fū said he'd take me to a great Trainer.) The little Indeedee told her the whole story without reservation.
Upon hearing this, the Alcremie excitedly began to discuss.
"Alcremie" (Oh, oh, oh, oh, that's right. Hayashi Kaede is the best Trainer I've ever met. He makes so many delicious things and even helps us make cakes—huge birthday cakes.)
"Alcremie " (Yes, and he even lets us meet Koli... Hmm, that's strange. I don't even miss Koli that much anymore...)
"Alcremie ..." (Anyway, he's really great.)
"Alcremie ..." (I remember last time...)
...
When they talked about Hayashi Kaede, their faces were filled with dependence and praise. Later, they even forgot about the Indeedee standing beside them, so busy discussing their thoughts on Hayashi Kaede's virtues.
And their younger sister, Indeedee , was listening with gusto.
As the saying goes, if you want to know how a Trainer treats his Pokémon, just ask his Pokémon directly.
The number of pokemon listening nearby gradually grew.
Apparently, their older brother, who had finished cleaning up the Breeding House, had also joined in. During this conversation, in an invisible energy field, faint emotional energy flowed from the Alcremie's bodies toward the Indeedee antennae.
This was the gratitude etched in the Alcremie's narration.
It became the energy for the Indeedee's growth.
They continued to listen until Hayashi Kaede emerged from the kitchen again, calling out, "Alright everyone, dinner's ready. Indeedee, can you help me lead the Alcremie to the garden?"
"Indeedee ~!" (Okay~)
"Indeedee ..." (Okay)
The two Indeedee felt their mood was better than ever before. They immediately responded, then carefully guided the Alcremie toward the garden.