Liam found that it was an old school heavy duty padlock. "Well, that's a little odd. I expected something much more technologically advanced." Liam said. He knew that this lock was still strong enough to to keep most humans from breaking it.
"Yoto, break that lock with Night Slash!" Shiranui drew Yoto out and threw the swords at the lock. Yoto slashed at the lock and Shiranui hoped it worked.
the lock was split open. There was also a huge gash in the door. Liam went in and freed the Pokeball factory president. He said not to worry about the door. He said he wanted to give the boys something as a reward.
Liam handed his Pokemon over to Joy for healing. Looker, who walked back to town with the boys thanked them again for their assistance, jokingly saying at this rate, they will be International Police. He also wanted to know of they knew anything about Team Flare. Liam told Looker about the previous encounters they had with Flare.
"That is interesting." Looker said as he jotted this down in a notebook. "Unfortunately, we have no leads as to if there is a connection between the two."
"Good." Looker said. He closed his book and stood up. "Thanks again for your help." He said as he put it back in his pocket. He bowed to the heroes and then left. A Wigglytuff then walked up carrying two trays of balls. Wigglytuff placed them on the table. "Wiggly!" it cried happily. "Thanks." Liam said. The Wigglytuff bowed and then went back to work.
Shiranui put his Poké Balls back on his belt, got a map out and opened it on the table. "The next gym is all the way in Anistar City," he said, "We have a long way to go before we get there and according to my guide, Route 17 is especially rough."