Pokemon: An Unexpected Journey

Chapter no.195 New Beginnings Among Old Friends

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Austin watched as Alfred set down a variety of dishes in front of him.

There was a steaming bowl of miso soup with its soothing, earthy aroma; a platter of sushi, the fish fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned; and a serving of tempura, the batter light and crisp, encasing tender vegetables and shrimp.

This was one area where Austin refused to remain uninformed—the food he ate, especially during his time with Cynthia.

He had learned that in this world, normal animals did indeed exist, though they were the evolutionary ancestors of species from which Pokémon had arisen.

The majority of these ancient creatures had gone extinct, unable to compete with the more dominant Pokémon, but humans had domesticated the few that remained, farming them as a source of food.

Eating Pokémon was generally viewed as wrong, although attitudes varied significantly from region to region.

In some places like Galar, Alola, and Kalos, consuming Pokémon was legal.

However, in regions like Kanto and Johto, it was either frowned upon or outright illegal. As a result, most people chose vegetarian options or ate meat from normal animals, which was prohibitively expensive for many.

Fortunately for Austin, cost was not a concern.

He smiled appreciatively as he took a bite of his dinner, savoring the flavors that melded so well on his tongue.

After a few moments of enjoying his meal, he looked up at Alfred, who was still standing by.

"Alfred, can you sit down for a moment for me?" Austin asked, his tone polite yet firm.

"Yes, sir," Alfred replied.

Austin asked as he took another bite of his dinner, his gaze steady on the elderly butler standing across from him.

"So how is your granddaughter's treatment going?"

The old butler looked shell-shocked for a moment, as if caught off guard by the question.

Austin snorted lightly, pointing his spoon at Alfred in a playful yet pointed manner. "Come on, Alfred, you have been by my side for about a month now. I am sure you know I am not stupid enough to hire someone without doing an extensive background check."

Alfred's features softened into a melancholic smile.

Even if Austin's actions were wise, it was somewhat sad to see the lengths such a young man would go to ensure his peace of mind.

But Alfred knew better than to question Austin's thoroughness—or his slight paranoia.

Not after everything Austin had done for him.

"Alfred, can you do something for me? It's important," Austin said, leaning forward, his voice taking on a serious tone.

"Of course Sir, just say the word."

"No, I am serious. I want you to know that what I am about to ask could make your life very hard," Austin continued, his expression earnest.

"Can I say something, Master Austin?" Alfred interjected.