Today, Lucas was incredibly shocked.
Because early in the morning, he heard Gothitelle say it was planning to rest in the Breeding House for the day.
The hardworking Gothitelle of the Breeding House finally wanted to take a break.
Lucas felt deeply relieved. Every day, Gothitelle would busy itself back and forth between the Breeding House and the Cottage in Twinleaf Town, and Lucas felt a bit sorry for it. Today, he didn't expect it to come find him and say it was planning to rest at the Breeding House for a day.
Lucas nodded and agreed immediately.
At this moment, Gothitelle was sitting at the counter chatting with Lilligant, both acting as the shop's front-facing representatives.
"Lilli?"
Why did you suddenly want to rest today?
Because I used his phone to buy something, and I'm planning to try some new herbal tea today.
Lilligant nodded its little head.
So that was it.
Lucas sat in the lounge area chatting with Wallace.
Wallace had been staying at the Breeding House for a few days, spending every day either sitting in the backyard garden or in the lounge area.
"Perhaps you could go for a stroll in the forest if you're feeling bored."
Hearing Lucas's words, Wallace shook his head.
"I quite like this kind of life."
Wallace's gaze was fixed outside the door of the Breeding House.
It was only the day before yesterday that he found out Trainers would come to challenge the Breeding House.
Lucas wasn't at the Breeding House at the time, and Lilligant was originally prepared to step up, but Wallace, thinking about how he had been staying at the Breeding House for free for several days, wanted to share some of the workload for Lucas.
So, he had a word with Lilligant and got her to agree to let him take Lucas's place.
At the time, Lilligant had looked at Wallace in surprise.
Then, it looked at the challenging Trainer with pity.
After that Trainer was defeated by Wallace, he seemed to have spread the news about Wallace being at the Breeding House.
In the following two days, more and more Trainers came to challenge them.
Seeing Wallace at the door watching another Trainer arrive to challenge them, he hurriedly stood up.
Lucas looked helpless.
Why did it feel like Wallace enjoyed battling so much?
Lucas couldn't understand it.
He could only follow Wallace to the battle field outside the Breeding House.
Lucas acted as the referee.
The Trainer twisted his wrists and looked at Wallace.
"Champion Wallace, I am also a Trainer traveling from the Hoenn Region to the Sinnoh Region. I was originally preparing to challenge Gym Leader Volkner, but when I heard you were here, I rushed over overnight. Please, give me some pointers."
Wallace smiled and nodded.
The Trainer from the Hoenn Region sent out his Hoenn Region Starter Pokemon, Blaziken, and Wallace sent out his ace, Milotic.
Lucas watched their battle quietly.
It had to be said that Wallace's battles were filled with the essence of Pokémon Contests, and the moves he used were much more pleasing to the eye.
Was this the battle style of a top Coordinator Trainer?
Lucas was secretly learning in his heart.
Because he felt that this style of battling— It was really flashy, and he liked it very much.
As a Champion, Wallace's strength was naturally unquestionable, and he quickly defeated the Trainer.
The Trainer from Hoenn lowered his head in regret. Lucas walked up to him and gave him a small wooden carving from the Breeding House, which was shaped like a Mime Jr.
"Keep up the good work."
Lucas encouraged him.
"Strive to defeat Champion Wallace as soon as possible."
The Trainer from Hoenn regained his confidence.
"I will!"
After saying goodbye to the Trainer, Lucas brought Wallace back to the Breeding House. As soon as Wallace sat down, he said, "That battle was quite enjoyable. Living at the Breeding House is truly comfortable."
Wallace stretched leisurely.
"Of course you'd think that. After you leave, I'll still have to keep telling the Trainers who come by that Champion Wallace has left, and then I'll probably have to battle them myself."
Lucas poured a cup of tea in annoyance and said, "You said you were helping me share the workload, but in the end, it was clearly just because you wanted to battle yourself. You're just adding fuel to the fire."
Wallace coughed twice.
It was indeed him wanting to battle, and Lucas was right, so he didn't dare to retort.
Lucas watched the Golducks going in and out.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
Suddenly, he had a good idea.
Gengar turned its head toward Lucas instantly, as if by telepathy.
Seeing his expression, Gengar took another look at Wallace and scooted its butt further away from him.
"You're on your own."
Lucas looked at Wallace in front of him. What would happen if Wallace helped deliver food from the Breeding House?
The Champion of the Hoenn Region helping me deliver food, the Champion of the Johto Region providing a Helping Hand to the Champion of the Hoenn Region to handle business— It all connected.
Lucas asked with malicious intent, "Uh, Wallace, I heard you say you wanted to help me share the workload, right?"
"You heard wrong."
Wallace shut Lucas down with one sentence.
"?!"
Lucas was furious and turned around, wanting to argue.
Wallace drank his tea calmly, "No matter what Lucas says next, I will refuse."
"In short, it's not happening."
Lucas sat down dejectedly, "How could you be like this?"
Gengar, Lilligant at the counter, and Gothitelle were all stunned.
Even Ninetales opened its eyes, looking at Wallace in surprise.
Lucas could actually take a loss?!
They were really seeing something new.
These were Gengar and the others' thoughts.
Wallace gently shook his finger.
"After all, Lucas's malicious expression just now—it clearly wasn't a good thing, so I refuse."
"Was my expression that obvious just now?"
Lucas looked at Gengar.
Gengar nodded.
Lucas resigned himself to fate and lay back on the recliner.
"Lucas."
It was Wallace's turn to speak.
"Hm?"
Lucas responded weakly.
"Why don't you come and be a guest at my next Wallace Cup?"
"I refuse."
Wallace asked in confusion, "Why?"
"Because you refused me just now."
Wallace smiled helplessly when he heard this.
"Quite petty, aren't you?"
Wallace thought to himself.
However, he continued to ask, "Then, if I hadn't refused you just now, would you not have refused me?"
"Possibly."
"Then I agree."
Wallace felt a blur before his eyes. He focused and saw that Lucas had already sat up straight.
"Wallace: —"
"Really?"
Wallace nodded.
"You didn't even ask me what it was about?"
"So, what is it about?"
Lucas snapped his fingers.
"Help me deliver food."
"Alright."
Lucas looked at the expression on Wallace's face and found that there was no fluctuation at all.
"How boring."
Lucas thought he would have some kind of reaction. Then he waved his hand, "Forget it, forget it. If your fans find out, I reckon I'll be cyberbullied to death."
"Letting the dignified Champion of the Hoenn Region deliver food is indeed a bit too extravagant."
Wallace smiled and said, "Actually, to tell you the truth, Lucas, I've always wanted to try what it feels like to deliver food."
"I've soaked in the hot springs, eaten desserts, had herbal tea and herbal medicine, and visited the depths of the forest. It seems the only thing left is Twinleaf Town, and I haven't tried delivery yet."
Wallace rubbed his chin and said, "It's perfect to give it a try. I reckon it will be a different experience."
Lucas stared at Wallace. His appearance suddenly reminded Lucas of a character from Yu-Gi-Oh!.
He'd start every sentence with "Game boy~".
"So you're a curious boy, huh."
"Can I? Lucas?"
Looking at his curious expression, Lucas helplessly agreed.
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you to deliver the herbal tea and herbal medicine for us in the morning."
Wallace clapped his hands, "Thank you, Lucas."
Wallace felt that this trip to the Breeding House would help him take a step further in the upcoming Pokémon Contest.
Watching the back of Lucas as he stood up to go to the backyard to handle things, Wallace thought for a while.
Then he asked, "Gengar, what do you think about holding the next Wallace Cup in Alamos Town?"
"Gengar gargar?"
"Alamos Town is a city with a lot of history."
"Gengar gargar."
Gengar nodded, half-understanding.
"Alright, then it's settled on Alamos Town."
Wallace snapped his fingers.
"Thank you, Gengar."