Inside the laboratory, Yong followed Professor Oak to the office on the second floor.
Smiling, Professor Oak took out a set of documents he had prepared earlier and handed them to Yong, speaking earnestly.
"As soon as word spread that you were planning to establish a research institute, Professor Birch and Professor Sycamore became even more enthusiastic than I was. Over the past two days, the Research Association has held detailed discussions about your application."
Yong accepted the documents and carefully read through each page. They listed all the scientific equipment and precision instruments needed for a fully equipped research institute, along with a map provided by Professor Birch showing the distribution of research organizations throughout the Pokémon League.
In the Kanto Region alone, aside from the most famous and authoritative institution, Professor Oak's Laboratory, there were at least five research organizations just a tier below it!
And countless more research laboratories and field observation stations for Pokémon were scattered throughout its forests, mountains, and grasslands.
Seeing how seriously the boy was reading, Professor Oak gave a relieved, approving smile and said softly,
"Everything has gone smoothly! Your application received almost unanimous approval. Now... all you need to do is wait for confirmation from the Pokémon League and choose a name you like for your institute... Of course, you'll also need to take part in designing the institute and planning its overall layout afterward. Oh, I remember you haven't claimed your prize yet, have you? This would be a good chance to take care of that as well."
After hearing this, Yong smiled and set down the documents. He looked up at Professor Oak, anticipation and contemplation flickering in his eyes. After pondering for a moment, he spoke.
"I understand, Professor! Don't worry! I'll prepare carefully and live up to