"Welcome."
"To the Phantom Hotel."
In front of the hotel entrance, two purple Pokémon bowed elegantly to Tong Hua and his companions.
They were a male and female pair of Indeedee. They communicated with Tong Hua through Telepathy, their manners impeccably polite.
The male Indeedee stepped forward. His antennae pointed upward, and his eyes were half-lidded. His expressionless face made him look like an experienced, mature, and composed old butler.
"Please allow me, Butler, to serve you."
He bowed slightly and made an elegant gesture inviting them inside.
The female Indeedee stood quietly to one side. Her antennae pointed downward, and she wore a smile, exuding a gentle air.
"I am Lanny, the caregiver. It is a pleasure to serve you."
Lanny's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze. With a light wave of her forepaws, several candies giving off a faint fruity fragrance floated over to Hattrem and Cinccino.
"We are the Indeedee Siblings. Your joy and gratitude are our greatest source of energy."
After accepting the candies, Cinccino and Hattrem sniffed them curiously and cautiously took a small bite. Their eyes immediately lit up.
"Cin, cin!" "Hatt!"
The delicious chocolate melted in their mouths, becoming a warm current that flowed into their bodies.
While the two Pokémon enjoyed the sweet taste, Tong Hua could see a tangible stream of energy drifting out of their bodies and flying toward the two Indeedee's antennae.
Were they absorbing the Aura of joy and converting it into sustenance?
So when she said "source of energy" just now, she meant it literally-
Under the care of Butler the butler and Lanny the caregiver, Tong Hua and his companions entered the Phantom Hotel.
The hotel's interior was even more lavish and elegant than its exterior.
The moment they stepped through the entrance, it