"Looks like you beat us to it this time." Just as Aliana's Group B was about to escort Rhodes and the other senior officials back to Headquarters, Bryony, another of the five executives, appeared outside the door with more than twenty Team Flare members behind her.
"Hmph! We've already taken over here. Go help one of the other groups." Seeing Bryony's Group B standing outside, Aliana spoke without a hint of courtesy.
"Don't worry. Your big sister isn't going to steal your credit. After all, you could never take my place in Lord Lysandre's heart." After that taunt, Bryony was about to lead her people away, but Aliana called after her.
"If you've got the guts, let's settle this right here." The volcano inside Aliana erupted. She couldn't bear another moment of Bryony's insults.
"Gladly. I'll make you regret challenging me!" The Team Flare members backed up against the walls on either side, clearing a space in the middle. Aliana and Bryony stood at opposite ends of the conference room.
Team Flare member A: Hey... if Lady Aliana and Lady Bryony fight here, won't the conference room collapse?
Team Flare member B: Judging by how serious they look, they want to settle things here. Forget the conference room-the entire Kalos Pokémon League Headquarters might be destroyed.
Team Flare member C: I came here to carry out a mission, not to get buried with them.
Team Flare member A: Once they start fighting, let's slip away in the chaos!
As the Team Flare members whispered among themselves, Aliana and Bryony had already summoned their Pokémon.
"I wouldn't want anyone saying I was bullying a junior. You can go first!" Bryony told Aliana confidently.
"That's what you say, but aren't you really afraid of losing face when a junior beats you? So