Under the influence of this group of Slowpoke, the entire area was suffused with an almost languid sense of peace. Even the air itself seemed to flow more slowly.
"Just like the records said..." Xinhai lowered his voice, a faint smile appearing on his face. "No natural predators, food carried in by the undercurrents, a stable and safe environment... These Slowpoke are practically living like immortals."
They had chosen this place as their first stop on the way deeper into Meteor Falls because of its remote location, as well as the gentle Slowpoke group, which would not launch unprovoked attacks.
They could take a brief rest here, have lunch, and then continue onward.
"Eevee..." (They look... so lazy...) Eevee tilted her little head as she watched a Slowpoke try to roll over, only to weakly wag its tail before giving up and continuing its nap. She could not help commenting on it.
"Weedle?" Weedle also poked out his little head, his bead-like black eyes full of curiosity.
"Blaziken." (They have almost no vigilance.) Blaziken's blue eyes swept over the entire area, and he shook his head slightly.
From his battle instincts alone, these creatures were completely defenseless.
"Gardevoir~" (Their Life Energy is all very stable. Their emotions... are nearly nonexistent. They are incredibly relaxed.) Gardevoir's psychic perception confirmed it as well.
"Alright, everyone, relax, but maintain basic vigilance." Xinhai gestured for his partners to rein in their overly outward Presence. "We'll rest here for a while. Be careful not to disturb them."
He was the first to walk to a dry moss-covered platform some distance from the Slowpoke group, near where clean water seeped from the rock wall, and set down his backpack.
Blaziken silently leaped onto a higher rock nearby, keeping watch over the cave entrance and the far