Ihe lit , Naoki and Cyclizar stared at the Pokémon they had dragged in from the field.

  With a single gnahe Pokémon.

  The guardiay of paradise, the Winged King, the a god.

  These were the names associated with this Pokémon.

  inally nameless, it was dubbed Koraidon by the doctor who discovered it after it was summoo this era.

  That's right, Koraidon.

  One of the legendary Pokémon from the game "Pokémon Scarlet." Acc to legend, it could split the earth with its fists.

  There was no information about its ecology in the world yet, but some people believed it to be the a aor of Pokémon like Cyclizar.

  Although simir in appearao Cyclizar, Koraidon was known for its tenacious and violent nature.

  Naoki looked at Koraidon, then at Cyclizar, and noticed the simirities in their appearand skeletal structure.

  So, the question was...

  How did Koraidon end up here?

  Naoki fell into deep thought.

  He was recalling information about Koraidon from the game.

  Summoned by Professor Olim through a time mae, it fled Area Zero after losing a territorial battle with another Koraidon. It eventually colpsed from exhaustion on a bea southern Paldea and was found by the game's protagonist.

  "So, what's the situation now?"

  Naoki was fused. He looked at the i-looking Cyclizar across from him, then down at Koraidon.

  Suddenly, Koraidon's closed eyes snapped open, its golden pupils filled with a ferocious aura, log onto the human in front of it.

  Naoki was shocked.

  But then, the violent aura vahough Koraidon tio stare at him.

  Naoki tilted his head in fusion.

  "Groo?" Cyclizar tilted its head as well.

  Hearing the third party's call, Koraidon's expression ged slightly.

  Upon seeing Cyclizar clearly, disbelief fshed in Koraidon's eyes, then a flicker of uanding.

  Memories flooded back.

  A long, long time ago, when it was still a Cyclizar, it had also entered a Koraidon one night.

  Today was just like that day.

  However, back then, it was in the same position as the Cyclizar opposite it.

  It looked at the Cyclizar, slightly frightened by its aura, and suddenly realized what had happeo the Koraidon it met when it was a Cyclizar.

  That was itself.

  It had fallen through a time , spendihousand years in a distant epoch. Finally recalled, it had arrived in an even earlier time period.

  The Cyclizar's eyes were fixed on Koraidon, a tense energy crag between them. Naoki, sensing the potential danger, quickly stepped in front of Cyclizar, shielding it from Koraidon's gaze.

  "Hey there," he said, f a friendly tone, "are you alright? I saw you fall from the sky, so I brought you bay pce." It was best to tread carefully with this strange, seemingly aggressive Pokémon.

  Koraidon's gaze shifted to Naoki, its eyes narrowing. A plex mix of emotions flickered across its face—disappoi, rese, a tinge of jealousy. This Cyclizar was its past self, a reminder of a time before its evolution, before its jourhrough time and space.

  Naoki silently observed Koraidon, his ow pounding with a mixture of fear and curiosity. He mirrored Koraidon's stillness, hoping to avoid provoking it.

  Suddenly, a loud growl erupted from Koraidon's stomach, shattering the tense silenaoki blinked, a wry smile tugging at his lips. He and Cyclizar had already eaten, but it seemed their ued guest was famished.

  "Are you hungry?" Naoki ventured, "I have some food here. Would you like some?"

  Koraidon's demeanor ged instantly, its aggressive posture softening. It nodded eagerly, its earlier ferocity repced by a childlike eagerness for sustenance.

  Naoki couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at the Pokémon's sudden ge of heart. He stood up, being Cyclizar to follow him to the cupboard. There, he retrieved a fresh piece of pork belly he had purchased earlier that day.

  Pork belly, with its perfect bance of lean and fatty meat, was ideal for hearty Pokémon like Koraidon. He carefully washed and trimmed the meat, then sliced it into bite-sized pieces, pg them in a bowl.

  , Naoki gathered the seasonings he had purchased: dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, bck pepper, and starch for thiing. He bihese in a bowl, mixing them thhly with the pork belly until the meat was evenly coated. Ohe fvors had melded, he transferred the pork to a skillet and began to cook it slowly over medium-low heat.

  Soon, golden fat began to sizzle, filling the room with an irresistible aroma. The marinated pork slowly turned a rich golden brown, its suct juices bubbliigly.

  Naoki gnced back at Koraidon, who had shifted to a quadrupedal stas eyes glued to the pan, drool dripping from its . Even Cyclizar, despite having already eaten, couldn't help but salivate at the tantalizing smell.

  Naoki smiled to himself. He estimated the cooking time, and when the pork was done, he divided it into two ptes. As he looked down, information about the dish materialized in his mind.

  Pan-Seared Pork Belly (B): Ingredients, heat, seasoning, and unique cooking teiques create this popur dish. The juicy, fvorful pork belly provides unparalleled vitality to Pokémon.

  Cooking Effects: Major Physical Recovery, Major Strength Increase, Minor Experience, and Insight Gain for Pokémon. Duration: 60 minutes.

  ent: Fresh ingredients and excellent cooking skills bio create this delicious pan-seared pork belly, perfect for Pokémon who crave power.

  "Huh?" Naoki was surprised by the high quality of the dish. But he noticed the short duration of its effects. He recalled the bck truffle he had found earlier. Could adding this rare ingredient make the effects perma? He would have to experiment ter.

  He brought the ptes to Cyclizar and Koraidon, watg as they devoured the pork with gusto. Then, aruck him. He retrieved two gsses, two berries, and two bottles of Moomoo Milk. A refreshing juice would be the perfeplement to the rich meal, and he was curious to see if squeezing juice directly from the fruit would trigger his cooking ability.

  The berries resembled ordinary fruits, but there weren't enough to make a full serving of juiaoki decided to add some milk to the mix. After washing his hands, he squeezed the juice from the berries into the gsses, then added the Moomoo Milk and stirred.

  The milk, purchased from the Mesagoza Market, was a 500 ml bottle and had cost him 120 Pokédolrs. As the juid milk blended, Naoki watched as information about the co appeared in his mind.

  Berry Milk (C): A blend of fresh berries and nutritious Moomoo Milk, this fruity drink is a delightful treat for Pokémon.

  Cooking Effect: Limited to Miltank or Tauros. After ption, the quality of milk produced by the drinker will be slightly improved, making it tastier and more nutritious.

  ent: Delicious berry milk, a treat you deserve!