Lance's appearance could have changed the situation. It would have been the best outcome, with both sides taking a step back.
He was neither a student sent by the academy faction nor a trainer who had emerged from the traveling faction. Coming from the Dragon Tamer Family, he was strong enough and had originally been the best candidate for Champion.
Unfortunately, Lance also had a personal grudge against Lorelei. As long as Lorelei and her Cloyster remained in the Elite Four, Lance had no chance of taking the Kanto Champion's seat—unless the two reconciled.
However, in Ye Lan's view, judging by its teaching model, Huaxia Academy was not strictly part of the academy faction. It was more like an innovation designed to play to its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses. Otherwise, the battle department dorms would not have had so many "freaks and monsters," and the other two departments were not much better...
Upon arriving at the entrance of Celadon University, Ye Lan found no other students coming or going. He guessed that it was currently designated class time.
Not only were Pokémon and security guards patrolling the entrance, but there were also facial scans. Security was strict.
Just from observing the gate, he could tell that Celadon University's school culture was completely different from Huaxia Academy's.
He cautiously approached a guard, handed over his student ID, and said, "Hello, I'm Ye Lan from Huaxia Academy. I came specifically to visit Celadon University."
"You're a student from Huaxia Academy?"
Upon hearing that Ye Lan was from Huaxia Academy, the patrolling guards nearby all gathered around. Their stern expressions shifted slightly.
The guards had clearly received word that Celadon University would be holding an exchange with Huaxia Academy this year. Extra personnel had been temporarily assigned both on and off