Officer Jenny listened to Xinhai's account while carefully examining the crater blasted out by the Shadow Ball and the scattered capture tools, her eyes filled with obvious admiration and a trace of amazement.
"Trainer Xinhai Bai Mu, you and your partners performed exceptionally well. Not only did you stop this vile poaching operation and protect those precious Pokémon, but you handled the situation with great professionalism," Officer Jenny said solemnly.
"This blue-eyed Hoothoot is an exceptionally rare special shiny individual, making it extremely valuable and a constant target for these criminals. If you had not happened to encounter them and acted decisively, the consequences would have been unthinkable."
She paused before continuing, "However, we'll need you and your Pokémon to cooperate in providing a detailed statement. These poachers are members of a group we've been investigating recently, and your information may provide us with important leads."
"Additionally, according to League regulations, Trainers who assist in combating major poaching crimes will receive corresponding League Points rewards and commendations."
"Cooperating with the investigation is only right." Xinhai nodded in understanding. "The points are secondary. Those people..."
As he spoke, he glanced at the poachers being carried into the police car. "They acted ruthlessly. I hope the League can investigate them thoroughly."
"We certainly will." Officer Jenny's Qi was resolute. She looked at the Hoothoot that had been properly settled, then turned back to Xinhai.
"This Hoothoot needs to be sent to the Pokémon Center in Fallarbor Town for further treatment and observation. I see you're headed that way too, right? Why not ride with us?"
"After the statement is done, you can rest directly in Fallarbor Town! As for this little one, it should recover soon enough. We'll keep it protected for now, then return it to its flock once everything is