The sudden glare dazzled Hu Bin, nearly blinding him.
Hu Bin silently cursed whoever had switched on the lights.
What were they trying to pull? Didn't they know that could blind someone?
"Welcome, Hu Bin of the Nirvana Organization!"
Once his eyes recovered, Hu Bin slowly opened them. Before him sat a middle-aged man holding a glass of red wine, watching him with interest from a chair. Beside the man stood Ai He, who had just battled Hu Bin!
Seeing Ai He, Hu Bin understood. So he really was testing me just now!
Hu Bin looked at the middle-aged man suspiciously. "Who are you? How do you know I'm with the Nirvana Organization?"
The middle-aged man smiled faintly. "Because we're also with the Nirvana Organization. You're from the Spring City branch, while we're from the Alola branch!"
Still somewhat suspicious, Hu Bin asked, "What can you show me to prove your identities?"
Ai He silently took out his Pokédex. Hu Bin stared at it, his eyes widening. It's just like mine. Looks like they're telling the truth!
Hu Bin relaxed, and Ninetales and Torchic stopped watching the two men warily. When the lights had come on, Ninetales and Torchic had stepped in front of Hu Bin, ready to fight, afraid the two men might attack him.
Hu Bin gazed fondly at Ninetales and Torchic. All that care wasn't wasted! They're protecting me now! It warmed his heart.
The middle-aged man also smiled at Hu Bin, Ninetales, and Torchic, deeply moved by their bond. What a strong bond. Hu Bin really has a wonderful relationship with his Pokémon. Hu Bin, I finally understand where your strength and your Pokémon's strength come from.
The middle-aged man began slowly, "I'm the head of the Nirvana Organization's Alola branch, as well as the owner