Chapter 485: Pokemon master of tactics: Chapter 485
The gym member who had rushed in wasn't just ordinary staff but one of Wattson's long-time apprentices, a low-level Elite trainer who had spent years learning under him, and even in his current state of urgency, there was a disciplined sharpness in his posture that made it clear he wasn't someone who panicked easily.
He wore a serious expression as he said, "I just received a warning from the Mayor. A large number of Pokémon suddenly started running through the energy barrier. It looks like it's a red-level Pokémon raid."
The words immediately changed the atmosphere.
Every major city or town in the Pokémon world was protected by an invisible energy shield positioned several kilometers outside its borders, forming a vast, wall-like perimeter that most civilians never even thought about, yet relied on every single day.
This barrier didn't physically block anything, but its first function was far more subtle and, in many ways, more effective.
It constantly emitted an aura comparable to that of a Champion-level Pokémon, creating an oppressive presence that most wild Pokémon instinctively avoided.
Weaker Pokémon wouldn't dare approach it under normal circumstances, and even stronger ones felt enough discomfort to keep their distance unless something pushed them forward.
However, this influence wasn't absolute. The longer Pokémon stayed near it, the more they could grow accustomed to the pressure, and under certain conditions—fear, hunger, or external provocation—even large groups could force themselves through.
At the same time, Pokémon owned by trainers were far less affected due to frequent exposure, especially when kept inside Poké Balls, which was one of the main reasons cities could function safely despite being surrounded by wild habitats.