Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

After姬美雅 entered, An Jie quickly invited her to sit down.

"Come and sit down!"

姬美雅 quickly walked to the seat opposite An Jie and sat down. "Your Highness, I've kept you waiting."

An Jie smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing, I have nothing to do anyway."

As he spoke, he pushed a cup of coffee and a snack towards 姬美雅.

"By the way, you rushed to see me, what's the matter?"

Hearing this, 姬美雅 suddenly sat up straight with a serious expression.

"I have two very important things I want to tell you, Your Highness."

Seeing 姬美雅 so solemn, An Jie couldn't help but be curious, "Tell me."

"First, I want to represent the royal family, on behalf of the entire Azoth Kingdom, to invite you to establish a Gym!"

"What?" An Jie was stunned when he heard this. "Establish a Gym?"

姬美雅 nodded and said, "Yes! Gyms play a vital role in the development of a city, and cities with Gym Leaders also have higher status and rights in the League."

An Jie asked doubtfully, "Then can't you apply to the League to establish a Gym yourself? There's no need for me to do it, right?"

To be honest, An Jie just wanted to be a chef honestly and didn't want to do those fancy things.

姬美雅 smiled wryly and shook her head after hearing An Jie's words.

"No, we, Azoth, are not qualified to apply for the establishment of a Gym.

We are a kingdom under the rule of the League. Although we have a higher degree of autonomy than other cities, relatively, in some aspects, we are also restricted by the League. No matter how hard we try, we cannot enter the political core of the League.

Among all the autonomous kingdoms, this has become a default rule for everyone."

There are more than just Azoth as autonomous kingdoms in the Pokémon world. The Kanto region has Tarot City (Oudran Castle), the Fengyuan region has Mirazu Kingdom (where Xiaoxia and 波克基古 parted), and the Shenao region has Kuriki Town (where Xiaoguang obtained 波克基斯 from Princess Salubia)...

These kingdoms vary in size and all have a high degree of autonomy, retaining the royal family and nobles of the feudal era, but at the same time, they are also places where many of the League's benefits cannot reach.

The reason why the League came to discuss energy supply issues with the Azoth Kingdom and kept making things difficult for the Azoth Kingdom, even raising energy prices again and again, was partly due to this.

姬美雅 said, "This is related to the second thing I want to tell you."

"How do you say that?" An Jie asked.

姬美雅 asked back, "Does Your Highness know about Fire Elite Pachira?"

An Jie nodded, "I know."

Pachira was a member of Team Flare. Although she eventually repented, the fact that Team Flare caused this time was too great. In addition, she did leak a lot of confidential information from the League, so she was severely punished. Not only was she removed from the position of Elite Four, but she also faced imprisonment.

If she hadn't voluntarily surrendered, she would probably have to spend the rest of her life in prison this time.

姬美雅 continued, "After Elite Pachira's seat was revoked, the position of Elite Four was immediately vacated..."

Speaking of this, 姬美雅 suddenly stopped and stared straight at An Jie.

An Jie was confused by her gaze, "Why are you looking at me like that? Could it be that the position of Elite Four can fall on me?"

In An Jie's surprised gaze, 姬美雅 nodded heavily, "Your Highness, you guessed right. The new Elite Four candidate proposed by Chairman Damaranach... is you..."

With a clang... the spoon in An Jie's hand fell on the table, his mouth wide open.

"No... no way..."

姬美雅 said, "That's the truth, Your Highness. You underestimate the impact you had in the Lumiose City incident."

An Jie was speechless for a moment.

姬美雅 continued, "As long as you become one of the Elite Four in the Kalos region, the issue of eligibility to establish a Gym will be easily solved...

The League is still in the voting stage. As long as the vote is passed, you will receive the League's appointment."

An Jie weakly asked, "Can I refuse this appointment?"

姬美雅 was stunned, "You want to refuse?" She widened her eyes in disbelief.

An Jie smiled awkwardly, "I don't have great ambitions. I'm satisfied with being a chef."

"But Your Highness... such a good opportunity, are you just going to let it go?" 姬美雅 looked at An Jie pitifully with her deer-like, moist eyes.

This opportunity was too rare and too important for Azoth. Naturally, 姬美雅 hoped that An Jie could accept the appointment.

"This..." An Jie looked hesitant. He also knew that this opportunity was once in a lifetime for Azoth.

Seeing An Jie hesitate, 姬美雅 racked her brains to persuade him, "Your Highness, haven't you been troubled by those trainers who trespassed on the Nibel Plateau recently? As long as you establish a Gym, this problem can be easily solved."

An Jie asked doubtfully, "How so?"

"After establishing the Gym, you can issue a rule stating that only trainers who win in the Gym challenge are eligible to visit the Nibel Plateau. This way, everyone will have a legitimate opportunity to enter the Plateau, and they will definitely not trespass secretly again. After all, trespassing is against the law, who would want to break the law for no reason!

Then you can set the challenge difficulty higher, and don't let people challenge successfully easily. Wouldn't there be fewer people who can enter the Nibel Plateau?

With the constraints of the rules, no one can say anything."

An Jie looked at 姬美雅 in surprise and said, "I didn't expect your little brain to come up with such a mischievous idea!"

姬美雅 said dissatisfiedly, "Your Highness, I am devising strategies for you, how can you say it's a mischievous idea! This is a serious good idea."

An Jie said, "But even if it's a good idea, if I set the challenge difficulty too high, and few people can pass, won't people have opinions?"

姬美雅 said indifferently, "What's the matter? There are many Gyms that don't issue a few badges a year. Don't forget, you are still an Elite Four! It's only natural that the Gym is difficult. It's their problem if they can't pass, not your problem."

An Jie said helplessly, "You say that as if the position of Elite Four is already in my pocket!"

Hearing this, 姬美雅 suddenly leaned closer and said, "Your Highness, I have inside information that the voting on your appointment as Elite Four has an 80-90% chance of passing this time!"

There are two gods by Your Highness' side. Even to win them over, the League has to consider it carefully.

An Jie joked with her, "You are quite capable. You can even get inside information?"

姬美雅 smiled mysteriously and said, "I've been helping Father with political affairs for quite a few years now, so I have some connections of my own."

"Impressive!" Anjie gave her a thumbs up.

姬美雅 composed herself and said, "Your Highness, I know you don't like trouble, but this opportunity is too rare. Whether Azoth can break free from its constraints depends entirely on this."

Anjie fell silent upon hearing this, and after a long while, he sighed deeply.

"Alright, if the League really does have an appointment, I'm willing to accept it."

After all, it was the kingdom that his sister had worked so hard to protect, and it was also his hometown. Of course, Anjie hoped it could prosper and flourish.

Moreover, these three are the only ones left who are related to him by blood. If he doesn't help them, who else can he help?

Hearing Anjie's words, 姬美雅's face lit up with joy, and she jumped up from her seat.

"Your Highness? You agreed!"

For a moment, all the customers in the coffee shop turned their attention to them, and only then did they realize in surprise that Princess 姬美雅 and Prince Anjie were actually in the same shop as them.

Realizing her gaffe, 姬美雅 quickly blushed and sat down again, while Anjie was amused by her.

"Your Highness, don't laugh!" 姬美雅 said in embarrassment and anger, "How can you make fun of your junior like this!"

Anjie quickly waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I won't laugh, I won't laugh!"

"Let's continue talking about the gym," 姬美雅 said softly, pouting.

"Your Highness, after the gym is built, if you find it troublesome, the royal family can take full responsibility for the gym's operations. As for the Elite Four, if it's a trivial matter, the royal family can also come forward to solve it. Unless it's necessary, we will definitely not disturb you."

Anjie nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, "If that's the case, then I can accept it."

The two discussed for a long time in the coffee shop before finishing.

"Let's stop here for today. If, as you said, the appointment is really a sure thing, we'll talk in detail then," Anjie said as he stood up.

"Okay!" 姬美雅 said cheerfully.

Just as the two were about to leave, a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked over with a little boy.

"Um... Princess 姬美雅, Prince Anjie, hello!"

Anjie asked in confusion, "You are?"

姬美雅, on the other hand, said in surprise, "You are... Mr. Thomas?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "I'm honored that Princess still remembers me."

姬美雅 smiled and said, "You were invited to attend the royal family's banquet, I have a deep impression of you."

Thomas said modestly, "Princess's beautiful face is even more impressive."

姬美雅 chuckled, "Mr. Thomas, you're so good at talking. I wonder what Mr. Thomas is here for?"

Hearing this, Thomas pushed the little boy beside him and said, "Actually, my son saw Prince Anjie and wanted to ask for a photo. He's a fan of Prince Anjie. I wonder if Your Highness can grant him the honor..."

"Y-You... Hello, Prince Anjie." The little boy was a little shy, holding a mobile phone in his hand, and greeted Anjie with a red face.

Anjie smiled and said, "Hello, you want a photo, right? Of course!"

As he spoke, he squatted down and put his arm around the little boy's shoulder, "Let's start."

The little boy was very excited, and the hand holding the phone even trembled. It took him a long time to turn on the camera.

With a flash of the lens, a photo of Anjie and the little boy appeared on the phone.

"Thank you... Thank you, Prince Anjie!" The little boy's cheeks were flushed with happiness.

"You're welcome!" Anjie stood up and rubbed the little boy's head.

"Your Highness, I... I saw your performance in Lumiose City, it was really amazing. My mother said that you are the most powerful trainer in our Azoth, and I want to become as powerful as you in the future!" The little boy looked nervous and stammered.

Thomas explained with a smile, "I'm not afraid of the two Highnesses laughing, my wife is also a fan of Prince Anjie."

Anjie said with a wry smile, "This is really my honor."

Thomas added, "I think the two Highnesses are busy, so I won't disturb you."

姬美雅 said, "Goodbye."

Thomas nodded and said, "When I have time, I'll invite the two Highnesses to dinner, and I hope the two Highnesses will grace us with your presence."

姬美雅 smiled and said, "It's our honor."

Thomas reached out to his son and said, "Ivey, let's go."

The little boy took his father's hand and walked back with his father, not forgetting to wave to Anjie as he walked, "Your Highness, my name is Ivey, I will always support you!"

"Then... thank you!" Anjie smiled and waved to him.

After the father and son left, Anjie looked at 姬美雅 in confusion and asked, "Is this Mr. Thomas very powerful? I see that your attitude towards him is very unusual."

"Of course!" 姬美雅 replied, "Do you know who was originally the leading enterprise in our Kalos region?"

Anjie answered without thinking, "Of course it's Lysandre's communications company!"

姬美雅 nodded and said, "That's right!"

Anjie added, "But Lysandre has fallen."

姬美雅 said, "It is because Lysandre fell that this Mr. Thomas and his company were able to emerge! Now his company has become the largest enterprise in the Kalos region, and some of the enterprises under Lysandre's name were acquired by him."

Anjie asked in surprise, "So powerful?"

姬美雅 nodded, "Of course! Do you know what his company's nickname is?"

"How would I know?" Anjie shook his head.

姬美雅 said word by word, "World Processing Plant!"

"What does that mean?" Anjie asked in confusion.

姬美雅 explained, "All over the world, almost all enterprises related to agency processing are related to him. Poké Ball manufacturing, processing of semi-finished pharmaceutical products, production of held items... Thomas's company is involved in all of these. The various manufacturing fields of giant enterprises such as Devon Corporation, Silph Co., and Maloco-Mon Group also have in-depth cooperation with Thomas's company!"

"No wonder, no wonder you are so cautious about him!" Anjie suddenly understood, this is indeed a big shot.

姬美雅 sighed and said, "Our entire country is not worth mentioning compared to his commercial empire."

Anjie thought to himself: That's true, Azoth is just a city after all.

"Is this Mr. Thomas from our Azoth?" Anjie asked in confusion.

姬美雅 shook her head: "How could we have such a big shot in our Azoth? However, his wife is from our Azoth, so he comes to Azoth with his wife for a period of time every year."

Anjie joked, "Then he can be considered our Azoth's son-in-law, there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him in the future."

"That's true," 姬美雅 said with a smile.