Not long after the old Gym Leader Wu Shan pressed the button, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door.
After a rapid knock, a middle-aged man in a dark gray Gym uniform pushed open the door and strode inside.
"Old Gym Leader!" The man came to a halt, lowering his head slightly, his voice unable to hide his tension.
"Massive tremors have been reported from the direction of Mt. Moon. The shaking is intense. We have tried contacting Gym Leader Flint, but have not received a reply yet."
Wu Shan nodded slightly, his expression barely changing.
He knew his son Flint had gone to Mt. Moon, and he knew what was happening there.
Three days ago, when the report of Team Rocket sightings at Mt. Moon had landed on his desk, he had already felt it—a premonition like dark clouds hanging over his heart, impossible to dispel.
Now, it seemed that so-called premonition had come true after all.
Wu Shan did not hesitate. His voice was steady and forceful, like rock weathered by the elements. "Send out the order. Activate the Level One emergency response plan."
"Yes!" The middle-aged man straightened his back.
"Gather all remaining Gym disciples. Assign them duties according to the plan and have them stand by in their designated areas," Wu Shan continued. He did not speak quickly, but every word landed with weight.
"Contact Officer Jenny. Ask about the situation along Mt. Moon's outer defensive line. Tell her that if she needs support, Pewter Gym will cooperate with everything it has."
"Yes!"
Wu Shan paused for a moment, his gaze turning toward the city skyline beyond the window, which was still trembling faintly. His voice lowered.
"Also, if a wild Pokémon siege truly occurs and Pewter City's forces are insufficient to handle it, immediately send a