The Mythology Symposium venue was right beside the Bell Tower, so Gary simply called Morty and borrowed the Ecruteak Gym's outdoor field.
Seeing Gary and Kahili getting ready, the nearby scholars and ordinary visitors gathered around.
Apparently, enthusiasm for watching a good show ran high even in academic circles.
"Is it all right with you if this many people watch?" Gary asked Kahili across from him.
Kahili adjusted the brim of her sun visor and nodded with a smile. "Of course. Actually, the more people, the better!"
Gary understood. Hadn't she come here precisely to introduce more people to Alola?
This suited her perfectly.
All the commotion at the training field was impossible to hide. Before long, Lorelei and her fellow Elite Four members Will and Karen had arrived, along with Professor Rowan, Professor Magnolia, Professor Birch... a whole gathering of distinguished professors, plus the esteemed Champion Cynthia.
The spectator lineup was quite impressive.
"Tch, we're all educated people here. Battling? What a cheap way to attract attention."
The two researchers Gary had snapped back at in the exhibition hall muttered complaints.
"Hmph! Talking about people behind their backs. How ugly." A stern voice rang out. Both researchers shuddered and turned to find Professor Rowan's severe face.
"Eek! Sorry!" The two grown men actually let out girlish squeals before turning and running.
"They're getting more disgraceful by the day," Professor Rowan snorted.
"Now, now. These youngsters didn't come up in the same wild, unregulated era we did," Professor Magnolia said soothingly.
There wasn't a professor from their generation who couldn't battle.
Professor Oak had set a fine example, followed by Professor Magnolia, Professor Carolina, Professor Sycamore, Professor Juniper, and Kukui. The professors of practically every region could hold their own in battle.
Professor Kukui had even come close to becoming