Just as everyone was puzzled, Nurse Joy said, "All right, this way, please."
"The other invited guests have already arrived."
With that, she turned and left.
Eichi said, "I have a feeling the truth may be inside the castle. Let's follow her."
Ash said, "Okay."
So the group followed behind Nurse Joy. After they left, the three members of Team Rocket floated up from the sea and slowly followed after them.
Of course, a certain creature was having the time of its life playing atop the giant windmill.
Eichi and the other three followed Nurse Joy up an unknown number of steps. The entire castle was decorated in a terrifying, dark, oppressive style.
Anyone who came here would feel uneasy.
After walking for roughly four or five minutes, they finally arrived before the main doors. With a whoosh, the doors opened on their own.
Light shone out from within. Once the doors had fully opened, they walked inside.
The difference between the interior and exterior was immense. The floor gleamed beneath the lights.
The ground was smooth, while the surrounding load-bearing pillars resembled some kind of animal.
At the center stood an enormous table. Directly in front of it, something that looked like a constantly coiling snake caught the eye.
No matter how one looked at it, this did not seem like a building for the living. It was more like the residence of some evil archvillain.
Ash took a look and saw that there were only three people seated at the distant table. He asked curiously, "What? Only three people?"
"There were so many people earlier!" Misty said.
Nurse Joy turned her head slightly and answered, "There was no point inviting Trainers who could not overcome the storm."
"So the storm was a test!" Brock asked.
Nurse Joy did