At Jubilife Breeding Center
While Alan was maintaining order and Cynthia was happily conducting a signing event, Wayne excused himself to the restroom.
Account Followers: (108,765 / 100,000)
Million Views: (5 / 5)
Both goals for the third phase had been completed, and the follower count was still increasing.
Wayne guessed this was due to the viral videos featuring him and Cynthia.
These were the results of the six videos Wayne had posted in total.
Rewards: Pokemon Item Lottery Ticket × 3, Specialty Dish Chopped Chili Fish Head (A-rank), Skill – Ancient Language (Intermediate)
Ancient Language (Intermediate)?
I don't even study ancient history.
Forget it, I'll just consider it helpful for finding the Legendary Dragons and the Lake Guardians.
Chopped Chili Fish Head (A-rank): Spicy and satisfying. Increases Pokemon's efficiency in absorbing Fire-type energy after consumption (12 hours).
Daily Production Limit: (0 / 1)
Note: Please try again after improving your cooking skills. Do not waste food.
I Really Didn't Want to Be a Content Creator (Phase Four) task has been issued.
Account Followers: (109,123 / 500,000)
Million Views: (5 / 15)
Task Rewards: Pokemon Item Lottery Ticket × 3, Random Skill (Advanced) × 1, Random Specialty Dish × 1
In terms of follower count, this wasn't a task that could be completed quickly.
Another rapidly changing number on the task panel caught Wayne's attention.
The second phase of the main quest, 'Advancing Breeding House,' required customers and Pokemon to genuinely feel that the Breeding Center was the best Breeding establishment in Jubilife City.
Task Goal: (454 / 1,000)
Wayne remembered it had been less than three digits yesterday!
This task had stagnated for a while, growing very slowly.
On one hand, it was due to Coronet Breeding House's price war, which had indeed reduced the number of customers at the Breeding Center.
On the other hand, making customers genuinely feel that way was quite challenging.
Wayne pondered, recalling today's events and the now-crowded cafeteria...
Could it be because of Cynthia?
It seemed the only explanation was that Wayne's video of giving Garchomp a salt sand bath treatment had gone viral.
Green, Red, Wallace, and others had fueled the flames in the comments, and the treatment was for Cynthia's ace Pokemon, Garchomp.
Coupled with Wayne's appearance, the attention was maximized.
Wayne hadn't expected this.
This task could be completed this way?
This was originally meant to be a long-term, gradual effort.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Wayne, having been recognized by various Champions, why wouldn't he be the best in Jubilife City?
The afternoon's signing event proceeded smoothly under Alan's supervision.
Shion said with admiration, "Alan, I didn't realize you had this talent!"
Alan stood with his hands on his hips, puffed up with pride.
"What are you talking about! This is nothing! Is there any talent your Alan doesn't possess?"
Shion sighed helplessly.
"It would be wonderful if you were a bit more humble."
Claire pushed up her glasses. "I think it's also because Ms. Cynthia's fans are generally well-mannered."
Alan was clearly dissatisfied. "Jealousy—it's definitely jealousy."
Claire: "..."
Cynthia nodded. "Alan, thank you very much."
It was thanks to Alan's management that the afternoon's signing event had been so orderly.
Not only was Alan skilled at management, but he was also imposing in build and could handle troublemakers easily, so no one dared to argue with him.
Anyone who wanted to argue with Alan had to consider their own physique first.
Wayne hadn't expected that he would recruit such a valuable employee just by participating in a Breeder assessment.
Although Claire wasn't as versatile as Alan, she surpassed him in breeding knowledge and teaching ability.
Claire was excellent at mentoring newcomers. Shion, Kinsley, and others had all been trained by her.
This could also be considered Wayne's good fortune.
He would have to take the Senior Breeder assessment the day after tomorrow.
He wondered if he could still recruit capable people.
Cynthia's signing event proved effective.
It successfully diverted fans from genuine customers.
It also converted many of Cynthia's fans into new customers of the Breeding Center.
Comrade Fumie, with her keen business sense, suggested, "Should we begin offering membership cards?"
Uncle Levin nodded. "We could also create an online booking system for customers, which would reduce considerable workload. I have a client who develops programs—I'll contact him."
Leon gave a thumbs up. "Excellent suggestion!"
Cynthia also proposed, "I happen to have a friend who runs a beauty salon in Jubilife City, and her membership system is quite effective. How about I introduce her to you?"
Cynthia often visited this friend for beauty treatments and grooming.
Fumie nodded. "Please introduce her to me. I'll contact her."
Just this morning, Uncle Levin had already decided to close the downtown store and relocate it to the Breeding Center instead.
Anyway, he could draft blueprints anywhere. He just needed to construct a new small building.
Even if he accepted fewer design projects, he could still do styling designs for Pokemon.
For the sake of his precious remaining hair, Uncle Levin decided to reduce his workload.
He didn't want to hold any more funerals for his hair.
Living together as a family.
And being able to eat Wayne's cooking...
If Dad could also come over, that would be perfect.
Although the old man would scold him, the old man's cooking was delicious!
Life was wonderful!
Wayne and Leon were indeed brothers.
They even had pleasant daydreams in broad daylight.
Two days later.
Cynthia's vacation was forced to end.
"I have to return. The Master League opening match is between Lance and me. Milotic will remain here for now, and I'll need her back on the 9th."
Their match was scheduled for February 10th, as the opening battle of the Master League.
This match was highly anticipated, and tickets had sold out quickly.
"Cynthia, you don't need to worry. Go and defeat Lance."
Cynthia couldn't help but smile. "Okay."
Cynthia had originally wanted to invite Wayne to the venue.
However, considering that Wayne would be extremely busy recently, she abandoned that idea.
Furthermore, the opening match was on Lily of the Valley Island, where the Lily of the Valley Conference was held, which was truly too far from Jubilife City.
Jubilife City is constructing a home stadium. I'll invite him when matches are held in Jubilife City...
"Good luck in the Master League! I'm rooting for you!"
This was Leon.
Compared to his usual formulaic three-part encouragement for Wayne, only missing the words 'my son,' it demonstrated Leon's level of affection for Cynthia.
"Please rest assured, Uncle Leon."
Fumie waved her hand. "Come visit again whenever you have time."
Cynthia nodded and smiled. "I definitely will."
Garchomp and the others were also bidding farewell to Lucario and the rest.
"Lucario."
(Train well.)
"Lucario!"
(Got it, Senior!)
After saying goodbye, Cynthia, wearing sunglasses, mounted Garchomp and disappeared into the sky.
Cynthia: "Celeste, the Feebas problem hasn't been resolved yet, but I've left Milotic here, so you don't need to worry."
Celeste: "Got it. Good luck with the match—I'll be cheering for you."
Cynthia: "Definitely."