Silver Was a Master at Hiding in Plain Sight

Although he hadn't gotten to see that squinty-eyed big boss, Heiduo wasn't disappointed. If anything, it was better not to meet him, sparing him any unnecessary complications.

That way, after registering, he could happily go find something to eat.

When visiting Mahogany Town, Rage Candy Bars were definitely a must. Food capable of changing Zen Mode forms was probably something that could only exist in a strange world like the Pokémon World.

"Urgh!" Umbreon sprang out from Heiduo's clothes and climbed onto his shoulder, stretching out his jacket. "I thought the tofu hot pot we had in Ecruteak City last time was pretty good."

The last time he had eaten in Ecruteak City, the restaurant had served him tofu hot pot in a clay pot, filled with mushrooms and fresh vegetables, with a small stove beneath it to heat and keep it warm.

It bubbled away with a delicious aroma, and the soup wasn't sweet either. It was perfectly salted, warm and comforting as it went down.

"What you think doesn't matter. We need to see whether they have it here." Heiduo glanced at the surrounding buildings. None of them looked much like restaurants, giving him a headache. How was he supposed to find one?

Maybe... he should ask someone for directions.

Heiduo walked over to an elderly man who was slightly hunched over and asked softly, "Sir, do you know of any good restaurants nearby?"

Hearing someone speak to him, the old man froze for a moment, then turned around and cupped a hand to his ear as though he had trouble hearing. "What? What kind of shop?"

"A good restaurant," Heiduo repeated.

"A good what?"

"...Restaurant."

"Restaurant what?"

"..."

Heiduo took two steps back, his expression blank. Was this old man messing with him?

Perhaps seeing Heiduo's displeasure,