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Lucas arrived at Nikola Park, his usual spot for setting up his stall, and was truly taken aback.
What's going on? Why are there so many people?!
Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "The little boss is here!"
With a "whoosh," countless people swarmed over, surrounding Lucas's food cart.
"Little boss, you're finally here! I came early this morning just to taste your steamed buns and dumplings."
"Little boss, are you really a member of the royal family? What's your relationship with His Majesty?"
"Little boss, do you have enough steamed buns and dumplings to sell today? Don't let me miss out again."
Lucas's head throbbed from the noise.
"Make way! Please, everyone, make way! The cart can't get through!" Lucas shouted, sticking his head out of the cart window.
But his voice couldn't stir up any waves in the noisy crowd.
Just as Lucas was at a loss, a piercing horn suddenly sounded.
"What are you all doing? What are you doing! Do you know it's against the law to gather and cause trouble?"
A middle-aged man in uniform with a stern expression, holding a megaphone, was reprimanding the crowd, with a squad of guards behind him maintaining order.
"We're just here to buy buns and steamed buns," someone muttered softly.
The middle-aged man said loudly again, "Is this how you buy things? Everyone line up! Anyone who doesn't line up will be arrested."
Immediately, all the people quickly lined up.
Seeing this scene, Lucas finally breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect yesterday's celebrity effect to still be going strong today.
In fact, Lucas had underestimated the Azoth Kingdom's cohesion and the people's love for the royal family.
Because the country was small, only the size of one city (including the numerous villages and towns around the royal city), the people were exceptionally united.
A member of the royal family showing their face and doing business outside was a huge deal to the people!
Lucas had just parked the food cart in its usual spot and opened the window when a small head popped up at the window.
"Your Highness Lucas."
"Prince Raleigh?" Lucas asked in surprise.
"Hehe," Raleigh scratched the back of his head, "Sister said you would definitely be busy today, so she sent me to help you."
"So those guards were all brought by you," Lucas asked.
Raleigh replied, "Those are all my sister's guards."
Lucas nodded and then gestured to Raleigh, "Come in! Come in!" As he spoke, he opened the cart door.
"Munch~ Munchlax~"
Raleigh brought his chubby companion and quickly ran into the cart.
Seeing that Lucas had already started making buns, Raleigh asked, "Your Highness Lucas, what can I help with?"
"You really want to help?" Lucas asked.
"Really, my sister sent me to help," Raleigh nodded vigorously.
"Munch~ Lax~"
The Munchlax next to him also nodded enthusiastically.
Looking at Raleigh, who was like a little radish head, Lucas thought: This is terrible, isn't this employing child labor?
But the parents have already agreed.
Lucas thought for a moment, "Then how about this, later, Munchlax will help me put the finished steamed buns and wrapped buns into the steamer and send them to be steamed."
As he spoke, he told Munchlax how many steamed buns and dumplings should be placed in a steamer, and the approximate distance between them.
These would all affect the taste of the steamed buns and dumplings.
"As for Raleigh, you can help give the customers the steamed buns and dumplings."
As he spoke, he introduced to Raleigh which steamer contained plain steamed buns, which steamer contained cabbage-filled dumplings, which steamer contained radish-filled dumplings, and which steamer contained chive-filled dumplings. He had to remember all of these clearly, otherwise, what if he gave the wrong items to the customers!
After the introduction, Lucas asked Raleigh and Munchlax, "How is it? Did you both remember?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness Lucas!"
"Munch~ Munchlax~"
Raleigh and Munchlax looked confident.
Soon, the first steamer of steamed buns and dumplings was ready, and the rich aroma spread out, tempting the people in line.
"This... this is too fragrant!"
A considerable portion of today's customers were here to join in the fun, attracted by Lucas's identity as a member of the royal family. They just wanted to have close contact with the royal family.
Although some people said that the steamed buns and dumplings made by Lucas were very delicious, most of the people who came to join in the fun were skeptical. How could a pampered member of the royal family make anything delicious?
But at this time, smelling the aroma in the air, the gluttons in their stomachs were aroused, and the saliva in their mouths couldn't help but flow out. They finally had to admit that this little boss's cooking skills were extraordinary.
The moment the steamer was opened, the line began to stir.
"Can the people in front hurry up a bit? Don't delay everyone's time."
"That's right, that's right, and buy a few less per person, give the people behind a chance!"
The customers chattered.
Raleigh had never seen such a scene before. He was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but sigh, "Your Highness Lucas, your business is so good!"
Lucas shook his head, "Some people aren't just here for my craftsmanship."
Raleigh naturally knew this truth, but he felt that it was also a skill to be able to use the available conditions.
Looking at Raleigh's flustered appearance, Lucas asked with a smile, "How is it? Are you still adapting?"
Raleigh said with a serious expression, "Don't worry, Your Highness Lucas, I can do it well!"
In fact, Raleigh, who liked to invent and create, had a very good memory and practical skills. He not only remembered all of Lucas's instructions, but also made almost no mistakes in his subsequent work.
It's just that his personality was too shy. When handing buns and steamed buns to the customers, he didn't dare to look them in the eye or respond to their words.
Seeing Raleigh like this, Lucas finally understood why Kimia wanted him to help out.
The customers naturally recognized Prince Raleigh's identity, after all, their country only had three royal family members before.
They found Raleigh's shy reaction very interesting, so they always teased and joked with him, often making Raleigh blush.
The opportunity to tease the prince was rare.
Because of Raleigh, bursts of laughter would break out in the line from time to time.
Raleigh had a really good temper. No matter how everyone teased him, he didn't get angry.
Lucas would remind Raleigh from time to time, "Raleigh, if people tease you, you should retort! If you can't, scold them!"
Raleigh stammered, obviously unable to do it.
Lucas shook his head helplessly, "You kid... you need to practice!"
"Little boss, I didn't expect you to be a member of the royal family!" The old man asked with a smile, holding his Growlithe.
"Old man, it's you!" Lucas said with a smile, "How many do you want today!"
The old man said with a chuckle, "The usual."
"Alright!" Lucas responded and said to Raleigh, "Raleigh, get the old man 50 steamed buns, and 50 of each kind of dumpling."
"Okay!"
Raleigh quickly opened the steamer to get the steamed buns and dumplings for the old man.
The old man took the steamed buns and dumplings and immediately took out two, one to stuff into his own mouth and one to stuff into Growlithe's mouth.
"Mmm, delicious!"
He said as he walked away contentedly.
"Boss, two of each kind of dumpling, please."
Lucas looked up and saw that it was the crepe vendor from the next stall.
Seeing Lucas looking at him, the uncle scratched his head embarrassedly, "Little boss, I'm sorry about what happened last time, causing you to be surrounded and criticized by so many people."
Lucas was indeed quite angry at the time, but later he thought about it and his anger subsided, after all, everyone had no malice, just wanted to do their part for the royal family.
If what Kimia was looking for was really a wanted criminal, then everyone would have made a great contribution.
Thinking like this, Lucas smiled and said to the uncle, "It's okay, it's all a misunderstanding, it's good to clear it up."
Seeing that Lucas didn't mind, the uncle breathed a sigh of relief, and then happily took his steamed buns and dumplings to share with the Munchlax guarding the stall.
Business was so booming that Lucas and the others were so busy that their feet barely touched the ground, even the Komala who was collecting money was a little flustered.
In the middle of it, while a new cage of steamed buns and dumplings were not yet ready, Lucas gave the guards the portion he had specially reserved for them.
The guards worked so hard to help maintain order, there was no reason to let them work for nothing.
At the same time, Raleigh finally got to eat the steamed buns and dumplings he had been longing for.
Perhaps food tastes even better after hard work, Raleigh was instantly amazed.
"It's so delicious, even better than I imagined! Your Highness Lucas, you are really amazing!"
Munchlax's expression was exactly the same as Raleigh's, it directly contributed 400 happiness points to Lucas.
"Eat more if you like it," Lucas said with a smile as he looked at the trainer and Pokémon, and at the same time he hugged the Komala and fed it.
The Komala hasn't had breakfast yet.
"Koma~ Komala~" That's so good!
After everyone finished eating, business continued.
The morning passed in a flash, and when the last dumpling was sold, Lucas shouted to the outside of the window, "Sold out for today, come early tomorrow!"
The customers who didn't buy any left in disappointment.
As soon as the customers left, Lucas closed the cart door and began to count today's gains.
Today, a total of 2560 steamed buns were sold, earning 51200 Poké; 4530 dumplings were sold, earning 45300 Poké.
A total of 96500 Poké.
That's tens of thousands of coins less than yesterday.
In fact, after a day of fermentation of public opinion, there were actually more customers today than yesterday. This is a world with extremely developed networks, and a little news can spread all over the place very quickly.
It's just that Lucas didn't prepare enough materials.
In fact, he could have continued to sell dumplings alone, but he was too tired yesterday, so he didn't want to work so hard today.
It's really not worth it.
He finally restarted his life, he is here to enjoy it.
He is already very satisfied with earning 90,000 Poké a day, how many people only earn this much in a year.
Contentment brings happiness!
While Lucas was counting his gains, Raleigh asked, "Your Highness Lucas, are you planning to keep setting up a stall like this?"
Lucas replied without looking up, "Ah? I haven't thought about it yet! I'll set up for a while first."
Raleigh also said, "Actually, the ministers have a lot of opinions about you setting up a stall."
"I don't care about them!" Lucas said indifferently, he can do whatever he wants, no one can arrange him, "If they have the ability, they can say it to my face." See if I slap them, that's it!
Raleigh: ...
At this time, the guard's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness Lucas, Your Highness Raleigh, the princess is here."
Hearing this, Lucas got up and opened the cart door, and sure enough, he saw Kimia standing at the door with Diancie.
"Good afternoon, Your Highness Lucas," Kimia said with a smile.
At this time, Raleigh also ran over and shouted excitedly, "Sister!"
"Raleigh!" Kimia called out, then looked at Lucas and said, "Your Highness, has Raleigh caused you any trouble?"
Lucas smiled and praised Raleigh, "How could he? He and Munchlax helped me a lot today!"
Hearing this, Raleigh scratched his head embarrassedly, and Munchlax also raised his head proudly.
"Munch~lax!" That's right!
Kimia couldn't help but praise her younger brother, "Well done, Raleigh, I'm proud of you."
Raleigh was even more embarrassed.
Then Kimia said to Lucas, "Your Highness, let's go back to the palace."
Lucas nodded, then drove the dining cart with Kimia, Raleigh, and Diancie towards the palace.
On the way, Kimia handed a PokéGear to Lucas and said to him, "Your Highness, your Alliance citizenship has been processed, and the business license and related procedures for selling steamed buns and dumplings have also been completed. You can log in to the Alliance citizen website to check your identity information."
She taught Lucas how to log in to the Alliance citizen website while she spoke.
Lucas logged in and saw that he could clearly check all his information, and even his identity as a member of the Azoth royal family was recorded in detail.
"Also, I have also opened a bank account for you, and you can use online payment at will in the future!"
Kimia continued to teach Lucas how to use the online bank account.
PokéGears are very important in the Pokémon world, and their social activities can basically be carried out using them.
Lucas used to be an illegal resident, so even if he bought a PokéGear from the system store, he couldn't use it, so he never bought one.
Now he finally has an identity.
"Thank you for your hard work, Kimia," Lucas sincerely thanked Kimia.
Kimia waved her hand and said, "What are you talking about, this is all I should do."
The dining cart quickly arrived at the palace, and Alva, the minister, was standing at the palace gate waiting for them.
Seeing Raleigh get out of the cart, he shouted with a serious expression, "Prince Raleigh, I have been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Sister," Raleigh glanced at his sister.
Kimia gently patted Raleigh's back and said, "Go, study hard."
Although she didn't like Alva, she had to admit that Alva was indeed the most authoritative scientist in the country at present.
After Raleigh ran to Alva's side, Alva wanted to step forward and say something to Lucas, but was pulled away by the impatient Raleigh.
"Sister, Your Highness Lucas, Diancie, see you later," Raleigh waved to Lucas and Kimia as he ran.
"See you later, Raleigh!"
After seeing Raleigh off, Kimia first took Lucas to the royal hospital for a physical examination. He used to be weak and sick, and he had been asleep for five hundred years. Although Diancie had restored his health, it was not yet known exactly how his body was.
The royal hospital is a special hospital dedicated to serving the royal family. It is built in the palace, and the doctors inside are elites and big names in the medical field, and the medical equipment is also the most cutting-edge.
The royal hospital is divided into two parts, one part is specially for treating and maintaining the health of royal family members, and the other part is for treating the Pokémon of royal family members.
The efficiency of the royal hospital is very high, and Lucas's physical examination results came out quickly. The examination showed that his body was very healthy, even stronger than the average fitness coach.
Seeing this result, Lucas was very happy. It seems that these days of adding physique points were not in vain.