David and Iain reached the town of Phenac and registered themselves for the tournament… or at least they had to wait to do that. The lines in front of the counters were pretty long, so they guessed an event like that isn't that much.

They informed themselves about the matter and realized soon why so many trainers are here: A new challenge system is planned to be installed in this region to attract more trainers to the desert region.

Center of this attraction should be the Realgam Tower which is just about to be completed. Other buildings are planned right now and to match the designs with the leader of the facilities the best trainers of the region needed to be found.

From what Iain and David also learned is that it isn't clear how the final decisions are made… the only known fact is that the trainers need to prove their skills in a tournament and give interviews.

Iain found this interesting and wondered if this personal invite was just to make sure a few known trainers are along in the round to see how the candidates react to V. … or if somebody thought that some really strong trainers could raise the interest…

David however wasn't sure if they are even have a chance to be chosen for a position since they don't live in the region officially… not to mention that they have to leave the region at least once a year to defend their titles.

Suddenly a man walked up to the two friends and from the badge on the side they could tell this man belongs to the staff.

"Good day! I assume you two have personal invites?" asked the man. Iain and David nodes and shows the letter.

The man smiles and told "Then follow me please! Personal invited participants gets some special treatment.

David sighs since he has a dislike of special treatments… he doesn't like the jealous looks of others but he cannot help it in this case.

Iain nods to that since it means for him, that he doesn't need to stand in this long line for hours. They follow the man and get in a comfortable room with a television, a bar and even a massage table for Pokémon and trainer.

David whistled since he didn't expect that. His eyes also widened as he learned the usage is for free.

Looking around the room he recognized some trainers from hearing or meeting once a time. However one of them surprised him a lot since he never expected HER to be here. "Cynthia! What brings you here?"

The blond trainer smiled at David as she answered "Hello David! Long time no see… I just happen to visit a relative of mine here in Orre as I got an invention to this tournament… and since I had business in this town anyway I came here to tell I couldn't participate personally since I have duties back in Sinnoh."

"But they just invited us to give the REAL participants a challenge?" guessed Iain who has been following the short conversation

Cynthia nods to that "Indeed… we are just here to get those out who are willing to give everything even by facing a trainer of our level"

David nods "I understand… since they want to bring up something what requires strong trainer they cannot afford to choose somebody who is not able to hold the nerves against somebody levels stronger…"

However he let out a sign again "Kinda wish I didn't make it so far… I enjoy a good battle but it is tiresome if most trainers I ask about a battle runs away or think too much of themselves… not to mention that I have hard time to act without having it in the news one hour later"

"Come on David! It isn't THAT bad" chuckles Iain "Just troublesome"

"Your word in Arceus ear…" told David

"Uhm… I think better not… not with our little problem about him and Ho-OH" told Iain

I nod to him "True… not to mention how they would react once they learned about the little thing we did"

A grin came to Iain "I am ready to take on them if it is necessary"

David looked at Iain with a weird look… is Iain really serious thinking about he could hold up against legendaries? Not to mention he had an odd feeling about this tournament…