Of course, black truffles and foie gras existed in this parallel world too. The mushrooms were still the same mushrooms, while foie gras came from cloned liver organs of Swanna raised on special feed every day. They were likewise listed among the world's three greatest delicacies, and naturally, their prices were fit for high society.
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For a moment, Ash wondered if he had misheard. He nearly made a face of utter bewilderment.
Where did this spoiled little rich-kid Ralts come from? She really didn't hold back!
He knew the Gardevoir clans lived in considerable wealth because of their standing in human society, but seeing it firsthand still left him feeling deeply aggrieved.
As an aspiring young man who resented the rich, Ash practically ground his teeth in fury. Still, he suppressed the urge to punch someone and gave an awkward laugh, coaxing her as he would a child. "I don't have any of those things here, but I made some really tasty chicken dishes today."
"Sigh, fine. Sampling commoner cuisine once in a while wouldn't hurt," Ralts said helplessly.
Commoner cuisine? What's with that reluctant tone? Is she humblebragging at me?
Ash wanted to flip the table to express his displeasure, but he kept his cool and forced a smile. "Come join us for dinner, then."
Ralts used Teleport to move from the living room to a chair at the dining table. Her red eyes, hidden beneath her hair, surveyed the two chicken dishes and the vegetable soup on the table.
"Hmm, the presentation is unremarkable, but I suppose it barely passes," she commented with an air of expertise.
Ash felt his fists clench. "Haha, sorry it's so unremarkable."
He was afraid he might lose control and beat up a child in the next second.
The other two Pokémon