But those doubts were soon dispelled. Before they had waited long, silver light flashed in the room, and two figures abruptly appeared in the private dining room.
"Dad? Uncle Andrey?" Veranica froze for a moment. She hadn't expected even her own mother to come.
"My daughter has behaved rudely. My apologies!" Carl gave her daughter a cool glance, then apologized to Xiao Ran.
Unlike the rough, boisterous Andrey, Carl had a face covered in stubble and the air of a bandit, yet also carried a hint of refinement.
"Nika, this lady is an Elite Four. What have I always taught you?" Carl said to her daughter with a trace of anger. Her words weren't particularly harsh, but her tone carried an oppressive authority.
Veranica knew her mother was angry. At the same time, she was shocked by Yun Mengqiu's strength. She had never imagined this woman was an Elite Four.
"I'm sorry, esteemed Elite Four. Please accept Veranica's apology!" Veranica pursed her lips and bowed slightly to Yun Mengqiu. This was the respect owed to the strong.
Yun Mengqiu waved a hand without speaking, her gaze returning to Carl beside her. This woman gave her an overwhelming sense of danger.
"It's nothing serious. I assume Commander Andrey has already told you about our business?" Xiao Ran stood up with a smile. A Champion Class Pokémon Trainer deserved the proper respect.
"He has. Surely you two didn't come to my Solomon Islands simply out of admiration? Is there some issue with this Legendary Pokémon?" Carl and Andrey each pulled out a chair and sat down as she addressed Xiao Ran.
A Legendary Pokémon? What Legendary Pokémon? Veranica was intensely curious, but she clearly knew her mother wasn't pleased with her right now. She had better not interrupt.
After all, no parent