Compared with its awe-inspiring exterior, the interior of the Pokémon League Headquarters Building seemed rather unremarkable.
Beyond the entrance was a perfectly ordinary Reception Hall. It was spacious and bright, but had little in the way of lavish decoration.
A spiral staircase stood on either side of the hall, each winding elegantly upward. Beside the stairs were several passageways leading to the various floors, while a few elevators were scattered around to let people travel quickly between levels.
Unlike Kanto League Headquarters, which was rather quiet during the off-season, Pokémon League headquarters was bustling and packed with people.
Staff members came and went in an endless stream, all hurrying about their work. There were even Trainers in training outfits among them, their expressions solemn and serious, as though they were under tremendous pressure.
Of course, anyone who noticed the standard-issue work bags they carried would realize that these Trainers belonged to several special departments of the Pokémon League.
The black bags bearing a dragon's head, for instance, belonged to Investigators, who represented offensive action and enforcement.
The white bags bearing a steel helmet belonged to Public Security Officers, who represented order and protection!
The green bags bore a simple pine-tree-like emblem, symbolizing the Rangers' duties of defense and preservation.
When everyone suddenly noticed two people entering the hall, Officer Jenny, who had been standing beside a counter, immediately set aside her work and hurried over to greet them.
"Miss Lorelei! I'm the Public Security Officer on duty today. How may I help you?"
A rare, businesslike expression appeared on Lorelei's face, with none of her earlier languor remaining. She smiled and said,
"Officer Jenny, is the old man here? This is Shiyan Yong, the Invitation Tournament Champion. I've brought him here to collect his reward."
Hearing that the boy beside