Because of the special dishes unlocked by the system, Levi wanted to learn culinary arts as well.
Anyway, there is a proficiency system, so just grinding is enough.
Breeders and chefs are both graded; passing assessments earns Alliance certification.
From low to high, they are: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Top, Master Level, and Grandmaster.
For chefs above Master Level, Pokémon food made with specific ingredients can enhance a Pokémon’s strength, similar to training, just like precious resources and rare berries.
Kalos’s Water-type Elite Siebold is a Master Level chef.
The old man’s culinary skills are Master Level, and his breeding skills are Top Level.
After Levi stated he wanted to learn from him, the old man’s face turned serious, and the air around them suddenly stagnated.
The Arcanine, who had been happily slurping its beef noodles, only dared to eat cautiously, and in the end, it even ran away with its food bowl without looking back.
( ╬ ￣ dish ￣ )
“You’re selling me out like this?
You ran too fast!”
Levi had expected this.
When it came to breeding and cooking, Grandpa was always very serious.
Because that is the only way to be responsible for Pokémon.
A side quest appeared on the task panel.
[Leon’s Wish]: Leon is troubled that his eldest son is not doing his proper job as a Pokémon Stylist, and that his second son, granddaughter, and grandson haven’t inherited his craft.
Please make a Pokémon dish that satisfies Leon before the Breeder house opens.
Task Reward: Random Specialty Dish * 1
Levi hadn’t expected Grandpa to have such a dream, but thinking about it, it was normal.
Uncle Liven wasn’t very interested in breeding and became a designer and tailor.
Levi’s cousin Vera was even more erratic, running off to study ancient history and fossils.
Although his father Leon had embarked on the path of a Breeder and chef, according to the old man’s evaluation:
“Not the best, but better than the worst.”
Breeding and cooking both require talent.
Like Levi, whose Pokémon gain proficiency just by eating, he is essentially cheating.
Although Levi makes food for his Pokémon himself, he had never thought about going down the path of a Breeder.
He had originally thought that just raising his own Pokémon was enough.
With his parents opening a new Breeder house, Levi made a decision.
His parents even borrowed money from his uncle; he couldn’t let himself be a debt-ridden heir.
Even without the system task, he had to do this.
Leon looked at Levi and said with a serious face: “Are you not joking?”
Leon shook his head: “No, Mom and Dad are opening a new Breeder house.
I want to help them, and I also want to try walking this path.”
Levi’s principle is that if you’re going to do something, you have to do it the best.
The old man nodded slightly: “That’s a legitimate reason.
Actually, you have talent and can persist, unlike your sister who cries at the drop of a hat.”
Hearing the old man say this, Levi remembered his childhood days.
It was either memorizing the Pokémon Breeding Manual or on the way to making Pokémon food.
Whatever he made, edible or not, all went into Gengar’s four-dimensional stomach; it couldn’t be poisoned anyway.
His cousin ran away very early.
Levi managed to learn it, but stopped after getting Riolu and going on a journey.
Levi accepted the side quest [Leon’s Wish].
The old man pondered for a moment: “Breeding is more complex.
Learn cooking first to check your knife skills.
You also need to go take the Breeder certification exam.”
Breeding and cooking have common ground, and it is indeed more complex.
Breeders need to understand different Pokémon species, study individual Pokémon, customize specifically, and even manage their fur.
Although Levi’s breeding skill is Intermediate, he has no rank in the Alliance.
“Yes.”
The old man said irritably: “Yes, what?
Go wash and cut the vegetables.
Do you expect me to wash them for you?”
“Alright!”
While Levi was washing the vegetables, the old man called over the Farfetch’d that was growing green onions in the backyard.
“Quack!” (What is it!)
A light of wisdom flashed in Farfetch’d’s eyes.
“You supervise him.
If he makes a mistake, guide him.”
Farfetch’d patted its chest confidently.
“Quack!” (Let me, Farfetch’d, guide him!)
The old man only had two Pokémon: Farfetch’d, who learned cooking, and Gengar, who was responsible for eating.
Under the old man’s training, Farfetch’d’s cooking skills were even better than Levi’s…
Yes, humans are not as good as Farfetch’d.
The old man also called over the Lucario outside, “You come and explain to him what Farfetch’d said.”
“Lucario.” (I understand.)
After giving instructions, the old man left first.
Looking at Farfetch’d pushing up its gold-rimmed glasses on the left,
And Lucario with its arms crossed on the right,
While listening to the sound of the TV in the front yard…
Could it be that this is also in your calculations?
Grandpa!
Levi deeply suspected that his grandfather gave him a Riolu egg just for this day.
“Quack~” (Cut into shreds first~)
“Don’t imitate the accent, hey!”
Next, Levi began his culinary career under the pointing and gesturing of Farfetch’d.
Picking up a shredded potato, Farfetch’d nodded with satisfaction: “Quack!” (Not bad, now slice it~)
“Quack!” (Next, roll-cut into chunks~)
Farfetch’d held its green onion, and wherever Levi was not up to standard, it would poke him with the onion.
“Quack quack!” (The three sides of the roll-cut must be the same.
Watch me demonstrate.)
Lucario translated diligently.
The kitchen was filled with quacking sounds.
There is a reason why Levi’s knife skills are better than his heat control and seasoning; he learned knife skills first.
Then he ran away…
Under the guidance of Farfetch’d, Levi revisited his childhood years, keeping company with potatoes and cucumbers.
But Levi was undoubtedly happy.
In the next two hours, under the guidance of Farfetch’d, his cooking proficiency kept increasing by +1, +2…
And the old man’s evaluation of Levi’s knife skills was…
“Barely acceptable.
Keep cutting.
Keep cutting for ten days or half a month first.”
“Grandpa, I have something to do tomorrow.”
The old man glanced at him,
“You don’t want to learn anymore?”
“No, Makino-nee’s Berry fields have Pokémon stealing berries.
I want to go help her find them.”
Hearing this, the old man frowned: “This child, I met her two days ago, why didn’t she say anything?”
Levi shrugged, “Isn’t Makino-nee always like this?
She doesn’t like to trouble others.”
“Okay, come back as soon as you find them.”
“Okay.”
“Watch from the side.
Today I’ll make Garlic Oil Crab and Braised Shrimp for you.”
…
The next day, Levi took the time to bring Lucario, Arcanine, and Metang to visit directly.
Knock, knock —
Hearing the knocking, Makino opened the door.
“Levi, Lucario, come in quickly.”
The house Makino lived in was relatively small, one bedroom and one living room.
Levi didn’t see Farfetch’d in the living room.
“Where is Farfetch’d?”
“It’s helping me guard the Berry fields.”
“Did something happen?”
Under the questioning of Levi and Lucario, Makino finally revealed the matter of her Berry fields being raided by Pokémon.
“We will help you find them.”
“Lucario.” (Leave it to us.)