"This is entrapment! We protest! We're ordinary Trainers! This is an abuse of authority! We have human rights!"
Qike immediately started shouting too, even taking out a phone to livestream the scene.
The first rule of survival for Pokémon Hunters: when caught red-handed, never gamble on escaping. Eight times out of ten, you wouldn't get away.
At a time like this, you had to shout entrapment, turn the accusations back on your accusers, and use public opinion to attack the people enforcing the law.
That was the best possible strategy.
Jill shouted while rolling several times across the ground, making himself look as miserable as possible.
Qike deftly opened the livestreaming app. "The League's law enforcement department is incompetent! Entrapping ordinary Trainers—have you no shame?!"
In an instant, a flood of comments flew across the screen.
"999, now that's an eye-opener."
"Any cute girls there? I want to see Officer Jenny! Get that ugly guy off-camera."
"The League, huh? Heh."
Jill and Qike exchanged glances and breathed sighs of relief. They were set.
That was how you had to play things in modern society. So you were tough, so you were badass—but could you take on public opinion among the entire grassroots population?
They were going to hold you hostage with public opinion. What could you do about it?
Jill's face was smeared with dirt. He glanced at the ferocious Tyrunt and sneered inwardly. The person behind this probably wouldn't even dare show their face.
Qike deliberately shouted, "Everyone, look at what they've done to our Pokémon! The League's people don't even dare come out and own up to it! No wonder all those kingdoms have been stirring up trouble lately. The League really has... I bet whoever's behind this won't even dare show their face." The words died halfway