In Angie's Eye of Observation, it displayed: "Favored by Bug-type and Fairy-type Pokémon. Long-term consumption can revitalize them and gradually enhance their defenses."
Favored by Bug-type Pokémon!
Wouldn't this solve his current problem perfectly?
And Fairy-type Pokémon like it too. He had quite a few Fairy-types at home: Diancie, Magearna, Xerneas, Spritzee, Gardevoir, Ralts, the Marill family, and Floette—quite a lot indeed.
Moreover, it could boost the defenses of both Fairy-type and Bug-type Pokémon.
Angie also had a fair number of Bug-type Pokémon: Vivillon, Paras, and Shuckle. While the variety wasn't vast, the quantity was ample.
Once he got his hands on some Sweet Honey, he would make more at home and see if he could create an even higher-grade food.
With this in mind, Angie carried the freshly made Honey Pomeg Tea and a pot of warm water out of the kitchen.
Upon seeing him emerge, Hadaly asked, "Finished?"
Angie smiled and nodded. "Yes, it's done. The Combee will definitely love it."
Hadaly said, "You're quite confident."
Angie chuckled sheepishly.
"Come with me," Hadaly said, getting up and leading Angie in a certain direction.
He was brought to the backyard of Hadaly's home, where even more flowers bloomed compared to the front yard, alongside some vegetables and Berries.
A Roserade tended to the garden.
Seeing Hadaly and Angie enter, Roserade waved cheerfully to greet them.
In the corner of the backyard stood a beehive, the residence of the Combee.
Hadaly led Angie to the hive and gently called out to them.
"Combee, how are you today?"
Hearing her voice, several listless Combee flew out of the hive.
Hadaly didn't have too many Combee, just around a dozen.
She spoke to them gently, "Today, I asked someone to make you something delicious. Give it a try, okay?"
"Combee~"
"Combee~"
... The Combee remained lethargic, responding weakly.
At this, Angie said, "It's really tasty!"
He uncovered the jar of Honey Pomeg Tea, and as its delicate aroma filled the air, the Combee's attention was instantly captured.
"Come, have a taste, everyone."
Angie placed the teapot of warm water on a wooden platform next to the hive. Then, he carefully scooped several spoonfuls of the tea into the warm water, stirring gently until the golden color spread.
Honey Pomeg Tea is best brewed with warm water rather than hot water; excessive heat would affect its taste and nutrients.
After preparing the tea, Angie poured it into several plates.
Due to the Combee's unique anatomy, using plates instead of cups was more suitable for them.
Seeing the plates, the Combee hurried over and eagerly began drinking.
"Combee~ Combee~"
"Combee~ Combee~"
With just one sip, the Combee joyfully danced in the air.
Seeing this, Hadaly was overjoyed and kept repeating, "Wonderful, wonderful!"
After drinking Angie's Honey Pomeg Tea, the Combee visibly regained their vitality.
"I didn't expect you to be so skilled," Hadaly praised.
Angie humbly replied, "Just doing my best!"
He then asked, "Would you like to try some, Mrs. Hadaly?"
Hadaly nodded and said, "Just call me Grandma Hadaly, no need for such formalities."
"Alright, Grandma Hadaly," Angie said as he prepared a cup for her.
Hadaly took a sip and immediately understood why the Combee loved it so much.
The fruity aroma of the Pomeg Berry combined perfectly with the sweet scent of the Sweet Honey. The tea felt silky smooth, sliding down her throat effortlessly.
After finishing, Hadaly felt her throat refreshed and her body warmed.
She glanced at Angie. "Are you some kind of culinary master?"
For someone so young to possess such skills was impressive.
Angie quickly waved his hands. "You're joking! I'm just the owner of a small restaurant in the city, barely making a living with my skills."
Hadaly looked doubtful.
Just then, Vivillon flew over, followed by two Golett.
Angie waved to them. "Vivillon, would you like to try my Honey Pomeg Tea?"
Having already smelled the enticing aroma in the air, they eagerly flew over upon hearing Angie's invitation.
Angie prepared plates for them as well, and, like the Combee, they thoroughly enjoyed it.
After drinking the tea, the Combee's appetites were whetted. Grandma Hadaly quickly brought out some Pokémon food, and the Combee feasted heartily, completely unlike their previous sluggish state.
Seeing this, Angie said, "Grandma Hadaly, if you provide the ingredients, I can make more Honey Pomeg Tea for you to store in the fridge. It will last a long time, so you won't have to worry about the Combee losing their appetite again."
Hadaly's expression softened as she looked at Angie with gratitude. "That would be wonderful. Thank you so much."
Angie smiled and waved his hand, "It's no trouble."
Then, Grandma Hadaly brought a basket full of Pomeg Berry for Angie and gave him more Sweet Honey.
Angie busied himself in the kitchen, preparing plenty of Honey Pomeg Tea for Grandma Hadaly.
Once he was done, he sealed the Honey Pomeg Tea properly and stored it in the refrigerator. He then told her, "Honey Pomeg Tea can be mixed with water to drink, but you can also use it as a jam to spread on bread or pastries. Eating a little regularly is very good for your health."
Grandma Hadaly nodded, looking at Angie with a gentle gaze. "Got it, thank you, Angie."
After closing the fridge, Angie said, "No need to thank me. I'm already grateful that you're willing to sell me Sweet Honey."
Grandma Hadaly said, "Wait right here!"
With that, she walked into the storage room.
When she returned, Angie saw her and a Vileplume carrying a large black jar, nearly as tall as an adult's thigh.
Placing the jar in front of him, Grandma Hadaly said, "Here, it's all yours."
Angie was surprised. "This much?"
Grandma Hadaly replied, "It's my entire stock."
She had never sold her Sweet Honey before, so she had accumulated quite a bit.
The Honey Pomeg Tea Angie made for her would last her and the Combee for a while, and by the time they finished it, the Combee would have produced fresh honey again.
So, she decided to give all the remaining Sweet Honey to Angie.
Angie quickly said, "Let me pay you."
However, Grandma Hadaly pressed his hand down and said, "No need, it's all for you."
Angie was taken aback. "I can't accept this."
Grandma Hadaly frowned and said, "Just take it. Don't be so fussy! Do you think I'd make you work for free?"
"But..." Angie hesitated.
Under Grandma Hadaly's stern gaze, Angie had no choice but to accept it and said, "Alright, I'll take it. Once you finish the Honey Pomeg Tea, I'll make more for you."
With that, Angie wrote down his contact information and handed it to Grandma Hadaly.
"If you need anything, just contact me."
Grandma Hadaly, for once, showed a rare smile as she accepted the note and said, "I won't hold back then."
Angie laughed, "Please, don't hold back!"
Afterward, Angie chatted with Grandma Hadaly for a while longer, and they discussed how to build a beehive.
Grandma Hadaly gave Angie a lot of suggestions, which he found incredibly helpful.
Angie also enjoyed lunch at Grandma Hadaly's house. The two of them, an elderly woman and a young man, worked together in the kitchen to prepare a hearty meal.
To accommodate Grandma Hadaly, Angie deliberately made the dishes suitable for seniors.
After tasting Angie's cooking, Grandma Hadaly became even more convinced that he must be a culinary master!
Around 1:00 PM, seeing that it was getting late, Angie bid farewell to Grandma Hadaly.
She walked him to the door and said, "Come visit again when you have time."
She enjoyed spending time with Angie.
Young people often get impatient with the elderly and find it hard to hold a conversation with them.
But Angie was different. Not only was he patient, but he also knew how to take care of an elder's feelings and talk about topics they found interesting.
This was probably because he grew up with his grandfather in his previous life.
As he waved goodbye, Angie replied, "I definitely will."
The two Golett also waved enthusiastically at the two Vivillon.
When Angie returned to Munchlax Home, he was surprised to find that Inteleon hadn't gone back yet.
"Didn't I tell you to go home first?"
"Inteleone~ Inteleon~"
Master didn't come back, so I was worried.
Inteleon responded.
Angie looked helpless but warmly patted Inteleon's shoulder and said, "What could possibly happen to me?"
Since evolving, Inteleon had grown to a towering height of 1.9 meters, now noticeably taller than Angie. It was no longer as easy for Angie to pat its head as before.
Sensing Angie's intention, Inteleon lowered its head, bringing it close to Angie.
Angie was amused and gently patted its head, saying, "You little rascal, haven't you had lunch yet?"
"Inteleon~ Inteleon~"
Inteleon nodded with a playful, pitiful expression.
Angie said, "Alright, let's go home. I'll make you something delicious."
"Inteleon~ Inteleon~"
Zoroark nodded happily.
"By the way, where are the Pomeg Berries that Jeremy delivered?" Angie asked.
"Inteleon~ Inteleon~"
They're in the warehouse!
Hearing this, Angie went to the warehouse and packed all the Pomeg Berries into his system backpack. Then, he headed home with Inteleon and the two Golett.
Once home, Angie personally prepared lunch for Inteleon. He also handed the Master Ball containing Darkrai to Komala.
From now on, Darkrai belonged to Komala!
While Inteleon enjoyed its lunch, Angie found the two Combee and informed them about his plans to build them a hive. He asked if they had any specific requirements for the hive.
The two Combee were overjoyed; they had no special demands, just that it should be large and spacious.
Their home in the Allearth Forest had been particularly large and spacious.
After understanding their needs, Angie consulted Robert 2.0, and together they planned the hive construction.
Once everything was settled, the two Golett, under Angie's direction, moved wood from the warehouse. Robert 2.0 took charge of sawing the wood, while Angie, Gengar, Munchlax, and Pawmot handled the assembling.
Building the hive wasn't too difficult. In just one afternoon, they managed to construct a four-story beehive that was both large and spacious.
The first floor was solely for moisture prevention and had no other use. The second and third floors were designated for honey production, while the fourth floor served as the living quarters for the Combee.
After the hive was built, Angie followed the knowledge imparted by Grandma Hadaly and placed various small tools inside, such as hive frames, foundations, partitions, and covers.
Upon learning their new home was ready, the two Combee joyfully moved in.
Watching the diligent Combee flying back and forth between the flower garden and the hive, Angie smiled in satisfaction.
After a tiring afternoon of hive-building, Angie, along with Gengar, Munchlax, Pawmot, and the two Golett, sat on the steps at the front of the house to rest.
At that moment, Angie suddenly remembered that he had yet to claim the reward for capturing Darkrai.
Growing impatient, he opened the system.
Sure enough, the "Revenge Mission" in the task panel was marked as completed.
Without hesitation, Angie clicked to claim the reward, and a notification popped up.
...
[ Congratulations, Master, on completing the (Revenge Mission): helping Komala defeat Darkrai, capturing Darkrai, and giving it an appropriate punishment. ]
[ Reward obtained: Dream Tree Seed. ]
...
[ Dream Tree ]
[ Description: A tree that can only grow in the dream world, bearing Dream Fruits that are the favorite food of dream-related Pokémon. ]
[ Dream-related Pokémon: Cresselia, Darkrai, Munna, Musharna, Drowzee, Hypno, Misdreavus, Mismagius. ]
...
Suddenly, a purple seed appeared in Angie's hand. It was about the size of a fingernail and emitted a faint purple glow.
"This looks pretty high-end!" Angie couldn't help but think.
"Can dream-related items be brought into the real world? Or... is this Dream Tree Seed something that never belonged to this world in the first place?"
However, how should he plant it in the dream world? Should he hand it over to Darkrai?
No way! Darkrai is too unreliable!
Better to give it to Munna!
At that moment, Diancie happened to return from outside with Mareep, Spinarak, and Munna.
This afternoon, Diancie had taken Mareep to Lake Nibel for some sketching.
"Diancie, Munna!" Angie waved at the two Pokémon.
Diancie walked over with her companions and asked, "What's up?"
Angie handed the Dream Tree Seed to Diancie and said, "This is the seed of the Dream Tree. Give it to Munna and see if it can plant it in the dream world."
"Dream Tree Seed?" Diancie took the seed in surprise, examining it curiously.
Angie nodded, "A reward from a mission."
"A seed that can be planted in the dream world? That's amazing..." Diancie exclaimed in wonder.
"I don't know if it'll work, but let Munna try!" Angie said.
"Alright." Diancie nodded and handed the seed to Munna. "Munna, we're counting on you. Try it tonight."
"Munna~"
Munna happily accepted the seed.
Just then, a sudden thought struck Angie, and he slapped his thigh.
"I know how to punish Darkrai!"
Diancie was startled by his reaction and asked curiously, "What are you planning?"
Angie grinned mysteriously and said, "You'll see soon enough!"
"Hmph, fine, don't tell me then," Diancie huffed, annoyed. "I don't want to know anyway."
With that, she took Mareep and the others into the house.
Angie scratched his nose and muttered, "Why so grumpy? I was going to tell you."
Then he called Darkrai over.
"Darkrai~"
What is it?
Darkrai asked with a haughty expression.
Angie said, "Darkrai, from today onward, you have to consume at least one hundred nightmares in Azoth Kingdom every day!"
Since Darkrai didn't like eating the dreams of others, Angie's punishment was to make it eat until it was full—no, until it was stuffed.
This way, it could also help the citizens of the kingdom get rid of their nightmares. A win-win situation.
"Darkrai~ Darkrai~"
Why should I? Our agreement was that I listen to Komala, not you!
Darkrai firmly refused. Making it eat those chaotic dreams? It would rather starve!
"Hmph~" Angie snorted coldly. "It's not up to you. Komala's first command is for you to obey me! Right, Komala?"
He patted the Komala in his arms.
Komala raised a paw in agreement with Angie.
Darkrai's expression turned grim, and after a long moment, it begrudgingly said,
"Darkrai~ Darkrai~~"
Hmph, whatever, it's just nightmares. I'll eat them!
By this time, it was already getting late. Since Gengar was heading to the city for work, Angie asked it to take Darkrai along.
Once Gengar and Darkrai left, it was time for dinner.
But tonight, Angie left the cooking to his apprentices. Instead, he went to the second-floor kitchen with Magearna to prepare some Honey Pomeg Tea.
He also called Passimian and Pawmot to help peel the Pomeg Berry.
Angie used up all the Sweet Honey that Grandma Hadaly had given him—over a hundred jars in total.
After finishing, he stored some in the house's refrigerator and the rest in his system backpack.
Out of the hundred jars, only one-tenth was of the highest quality, capable of slowly enhancing the special defenses of Fairy-type and Bug-type Pokémon with prolonged consumption.
Angie was very pleased with this ten percent.
He decided to reserve it for Diancie, Magearna, and Xerneas in his household.
Ten jars should last a while, and by the time they're finished, the Combee should have produced more honey, allowing him to make another batch.
This kind of good stuff needed to be consumed regularly without interruption.
While Angie and his friends enjoyed their dinner, Darkrai was already suffering as it roamed Azoth Kingdom, searching for nightmares.