After saying goodbye to Lucario, Dusknoir, and the others, Tong Hua returned to the Phantom Hotel with Cinccino, Hattrem, the two Celebi, and a large bag of Luxury Balls.
"Welcome back! You used two hours and three minutes of service this time. Your remaining time is sixty-nine hours and fifty-seven minutes."
The siblings Lanny and Butler had been waiting quietly in the hotel lobby. As soon as they saw Tong Hua and the others return, the two Indeedee immediately approached.
Tong Hua watched as streams of Aura representing positive emotions floated out of him and the four Pokémon beside him, flying toward the antennae on the two Indeedee's heads.
After absorbing these emotions, both Indeedee looked a little more energetic.
"Thank you for having us!"
"It is our honor to make your stay enjoyable." Lanny smiled and bowed, her antennae glowing softly.
Butler meticulously checked the Register. "Would you like us to arrange a guest room for you to rest in? Or are you ready to return to the place and time you departed from?"
"Just send us back to where we left from. There's no need to return to the time we departed.
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Butler's antennae flickered slightly. "Understood. Please wait a moment."
Seeing Butler about to head to the control room, Lanny hurriedly added in a quiet voice, "Butler, you forgot again! You're supposed to confirm this with the guest once more!"
At his sister's reminder, Butler's face remained expressionless, but his antennae drooped involuntarily. He was clearly somewhat embarrassed.
"Sorry, Sister." He turned to Tong Hua, his voice still steady but a little more solemn.
"Are you certain you would like this setting? When you return to the ranch, two hours and three minutes will have passed since your departure."
Tong Hua nodded. "That's fine. In fact,