"I heard Max Mushrooms are incredibly rare, and demand far outstrips supply in your Galar Region."
"You actually have some for sale?" Chen Shi looked at Leon in surprise.
"Where there's demand, there's a market." Leon smiled. "Max Mushrooms really are rare, but Pokémon that can Gigantamax are even rarer."
"Besides, one Max Mushroom isn't enough to make a bowl of Max Soup. You need three."
"If someone happens to find just one Max Mushroom, they can't use it anyway. They might as well sell it."
"Then can I buy some?" Chen Shi asked eagerly.
Leon nodded. "Other people probably couldn't, but you definitely can."
"But I heard you came here on vacation. Stow-on-Side is a great place, so I'd suggest looking for them yourself."
Chen Shi didn't answer. He turned to Cynthia and Steven behind him. "What do you two think?"
"I don't mind either way. Wherever you go, I'll go." Steven shrugged, looking utterly unconcerned.
Cynthia glanced at Chen Shi without betraying any emotion. "Let's find them ourselves. It'll be part of the fun."
"All right." Since neither of them objected, Chen Shi decided on the spot not to buy any and to search for them himself in Stow-on-Side.
Leon smiled. "Then let's get going. I happen to be free for the next couple of days, so I'll be your guide."
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?" Chen Shi asked. "I heard you're usually pretty busy. Why don't we just go by ourselves?"
"I usually am." Leon seemed a little resigned. "Originally, Chairman Rose was supposed to welcome you personally when you came to the Galar Region. I had to argue my case before I finally managed to get this opportunity."
"Right now, my only job is to make sure you're all well looked after."
Chen Shi paused,