Jubilife Breeding Center
Because the center of the battlefield was surrounded by wild Pokemon, the customers and staff didn't actually capture much on camera.
At most, they just witnessed people flying through the air.
"Mom, there are people flying in the sky!"
However, the photographers' attention was no longer on the Rainbow Squad, but on the wild Pokemon that spontaneously protected the Breeding Center.
"Why do all the wild Pokemon listen to him?"
"The wild Pokemon seem to be protecting the Breeding Center!"
"What on earth happened?"
Hearing the siren, the onlookers spontaneously cleared a path for the police cars to drive through.
Wayne nodded to the wild Pokemon. "You all can disperse now. I'll give you extra food tonight."
"Bi!" Pidgeot, Staraptor, and Fearow each led their groups away.
"Moo!"
(Everyone go home!)
Tauros also led Bibarel and Luxray in retreat, returning to the wilderness area through the main gate.
On the ground, the Rainbow Squad members lay twisted and groaning, their Pokemon piled together, having lost their ability to battle.
Alan, Incineroar, Lucario, and Arcanine surrounded them.
Leon held a shovel, digging earth scoop by scoop, appearing as if he was about to destroy evidence.
Under Wayne's command, the wild Pokemon retreated in an orderly fashion.
The various bizarre scenes, for a time, made it impossible for the arriving Officer Jenny and police officers to comprehend.
The Greenfall Officer Jenny, whom Wayne had just met yesterday, nodded to him. "Let's take down your statement first."
Just then, Officer Jenny's phone rang. "Please wait a moment."
Seeing Section Chief Zorro's call, Officer Jenny, whose nerves tensed, stood ramrod straight when she answered the phone.
"Yes! Good! You can rest assured!"
While Officer Jenny was on the phone, several police officers took cameras and photographed everything.
One officer flipped over the yellow-haired man who was face down on the ground and was almost startled. "He's been beaten into a pulp..."
"It's okay, he's breathing."
The yellow-haired man had only fainted. He looked somewhat miserable, but there was no danger to his life.
"I didn't try to kill him—don't worry."
Hearing Alan's words, the officer looked up and met the gaze of the 'intimidating force' Alan and Incineroar...
The officer simply wanted to say: You're right.
With Alan's build and his muscular physique, if he truly wanted to kill someone, broken bones would be expected.
An officer whispered to Officer Jenny, "The motorcycles are illegally modified and have no license plates."
Officer Jenny tentatively asked, "We'll take the statement at your home—is that okay?"
Wayne was momentarily stunned. "I have no problem with that."
However, this statement session was completely different from what Wayne had imagined. Lance and Cynthia also appeared.
"You're also going to interrogate?"
Wayne seriously suspected whether he had committed some crime.
Lance said with a serious expression, "I am the Chief Investigator. I can handle any case."
In fact, it was Lance who had called Zorro and had Officer Jenny take the statement here.
Although it was Cynthia who had brought it up.
Fortunately, Wayne was just overthinking.
Wayne's statement was very straightforward.
Wayne, Alan, and the customers who filmed with their phones helped provide testimony.
Moreover, Lance and Cynthia had witnessed the entire process, but taking a statement was a necessary procedure.
"It was indeed those seven people who arrived first, and as soon as they arrived, they had Nidoking use Earthquake."
Another person added, "They also destroyed the gate."
Another young man spoke up. "They also bragged about stealing money for a new car. I remember him saying... I have a recording here."
Officer Jenny made a rough assessment. "Extortion, disturbing the peace, and carrying weapons. Thank you for your assistance."
After Wayne provided the surveillance footage of the Breeding Center's gate, Wayne's statement was considered complete.
Officer Jenny closed her notebook. "After questioning those seven people, I will inform you of the final result."
According to normal procedures, Officer Jenny would also have to leave someone to watch Wayne, and might even have to take him back to the police station.
However, this was a special case.
Since Lance had intervened, the procedure was somewhat different.
As the seven bikers, after being bandaged, were led into the police car, a mechanical female voice sounded in Wayne's mind:
[Ding! Side quest - Protect the Breeding Center has been completed. Reward: Close Combat (Intermediate)]
Close Combat (Intermediate): You can combine and apply basic close-quarters techniques, possessing excellent practical combat awareness and adaptability.
Wayne had possessed no combat skills whatsoever.
So when Alan had engaged, Wayne hadn't rushed in to show off.
If he had, Alan and Lucario would have had to divide their attention to protect him.
When he acquired Close Combat (Intermediate), punch-kick combinations, feints, distance control, counter-attack strategies, joint locks, and chokeholds... all sorts of knowledge poured into Wayne's mind.
He instantly became a qualified fighter in a short time.
Recalling the scene of Alan fighting the seven bikers, the bikers' movements also became full of obvious flaws.
Wayne finally understood why Alan had been so confident.
Close Combat (Intermediate) might still be challenging when fighting monsters like Alan and Bruno, but it was more than adequate for self-protection.
"Is everyone okay? Especially you, Kinsley."
"I'm fine."
After confirming that both staff and customers were unharmed, Fumie expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
"We are truly grateful to you, Officer Jenny."
Greenfall Officer Jenny looked ashamed. "Your words make me feel even more guilty. This shouldn't have happened."
Having something like this occur, Officer Jenny truly dared not accept the thanks.
Fumie raised her hand and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "No, you've already maintained order in Jubilife City very well."
Lance had, at some point, changed his disguise and become a police officer, getting into the police car.
"Leave this matter to me. You can operate your business with peace of mind. I guarantee this kind of thing won't happen again."
In Lance's view, this group of biker gangs clearly came prepared.
He planned to follow the clues and apprehend them all.
Maintaining the safety of Jubilife City's citizens is our undeniable duty!
Leon exclaimed, "What a reassuring Champion!"
Donning sunglasses and a cotton hat, Cynthia also departed with him.
"I'm leaving now too. I will give you an explanation for this matter."
Wayne couldn't stop her.
Actually, he didn't need any explanation. The Breeding Center hadn't suffered much loss, and instead, Alan had gotten a good fight.
Anyway, the Breeding Center was going to be renovated soon, so they could just do everything at once.
No destruction, no construction.
Sitting in the police car, Cynthia watched the scenery outside silently, but her heart was far from calm.
In broad daylight, people were using Pokemon to commit crimes and extort money.
Fortunately, they were extorting Alan and Wayne, who could protect themselves.
What if it were someone who couldn't resist?
Would they just be at their mercy, extorted?
Looking out the window, Cynthia made a decision.
[The major towns of Sinnoh must be reformed.]