The person in charge was Yoshihiko Enishi, a member of the Enishi Family.
Most companies in the Pokemon World were family-run enterprises, with many important positions filled by family members.
Organizations like the Rocket Group accounted for only a small fraction.
The Battle Tent—or rather, the Battle Frontier—was the Yuantian Group's key direction for development over the next decade or even several decades.
Being able to serve as the person in charge in a major city like Slateport City meant Yoshihiko Enishi's status was far from low.
He knew very well about the relationship between the young Trainer before him and his company, and he also knew that the company's next heir was the other's friend.
In the two or three seconds it took to exchange greetings, countless thoughts flashed through Yoshihiko Enishi's mind.
"I heard that you arrived in the Hoenn Region aboard our group's Wave Breaker. I wonder whether your journey was pleasant? Is there anything we could improve?"
Smiling, he handed Tetsuya a cup of warm tea and asked in a very cordial manner.
"Very good. Excellent, even. It was almost on par with the St. Anne."
One did not slap a smiling face.
Although, as an Elite Four Level Trainer, Tetsuya far surpassed Yoshihiko Enishi, an ordinary person in charge, in both strength and status.
He was not the sort of person who would point at someone else's nose and bark orders at them.
There was no harm in spending some time chatting.
"The Wave Breaker was built with the famous St. Anne as its model. Receiving praise like yours will surely make the group very happy."
Yoshihiko Enishi kept a low profile. "The staff below mentioned that you wish to register for the Slateport City Battle Tent competition?"
"Yes. Is there a problem?"
Tetsuya nodded