Chapter 216: Controlled Ghost-Type Pokémon

Chapter 216: Controlled Ghost-Type Pokémon

"You all have Psychic-type Pokémon. If something feels wrong, find a way to retreat..."

Emma Damnson and Leo Damnson didn't possess Aura abilities, making them less sensitive to Ghost-type energy.

At this moment, they still hadn't realized what was happening.

But soon, their expressions froze.

Eerie will-o'-the-wisps drifted from the walls, the ground, and all directions.

Ghost-type Pokémon.

All kinds of Ghost-type Pokémon.

And the number was already far beyond what they had faced during their challenge.

Moreover…

Two Dusknoir stood at the front, their abdomen markings split open, forming sinister, twisted smiles.

According to legend, Dusknoir uses its antenna to receive signals from the spirit world, guiding the marked souls into that unknown realm.

As for the exact location of the spirit world…

Current human technology had yet to uncover its secrets.

But these two Dusknoir…

Hikaru quickly activated the Observation Eye, and the moment he saw the results, he froze.

[Pokémon: Dusknoir]

[Ability: Pressure]

[Gender: Male (Female)]

[Potential: Champion]

[Level: 75 (76)]

[Moves: Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Bind, Shadow Sneak, Confuse Ray, Night Shade, Will-O'-Wisp, Mean Look…]

Both were Elite Four-level Pokémon in the 70s range!

And that wasn't all.

More Elite Four-level Pokémon were emerging from the ground.

Hikaru swept his gaze across the field and was stunned.

A Trevenant at level 65, a Chandelure at level 63, a Gourgeist at level 71…

He even spotted a white Gengar at level 62.

Counting them all—

There were more than ten Elite Four-level Pokémon surrounding the gym.

Damn.

Was the Netherstone's energy leakage from the gym not properly contained?

Could that have attracted all these high-level Pokémon?

This thought flashed through Hikaru's mind.

But soon, he realized the true cause.

Every single one of these Pokémon had eerie red glows flickering in their eyes.

Even in the twin pupils of a low-level Shuppet, Hikaru could see the same crimson light.

Are they being controlled by something?

Hikaru's mind raced.

To control this many powerful Elite Four-level Pokémon…

At the very least, it would require the presence of a level 90 or higher Pokémon.

Or worse—a Mythical Pokémon with special abilities!

One after another, Ghost-types emerged from the shadows behind the elderly woman.

A Gengar at level 79 (actual strength suppressed to 65).

A Yamask at level 76.

And from Poké Balls, Gardevoir, Roserade, Scolipede…

A quick glance revealed an army of Elite-level Pokémon.

In mere seconds—

The gym had transformed into a battlefield teeming with top-tier Pokémon.

The elderly woman's Gengar floated into the air, attempting to communicate with the invaders.

Facing two Elite-level Dusknoir, her near-Champion Gengar showed no signs of fear.

"Dusk… Dusk…"

Like an eerie whisper, the Dusknoir completely ignored Gengar's attempt to communicate.

Instead, they locked their emotionless gazes on Hikaru.

Their hollow stares sent a chill down his spine.

Two beams of black light shot from their eyes, streaking toward Hikaru.

Mean Look!

Hikaru cursed under his breath. "Damn it!"

How fast could Elite-level Pokémon unleash their moves?

Fast enough that neither Hikaru nor Latias could react in time, not even to use Teleport.

Hikaru instinctively closed his eyes.

But when he reopened them, a Gardevoir was already standing protectively in front of him and Latias.

It was the elderly woman's level 71 Gardevoir.

"Garde!"

"Psychic!"

The woman's sharp voice followed immediately:

"Child, these Ghost-types are after you!"

The situation had become painfully clear.

All these Ghost-type Pokémon were under the control of some mysterious force.

And their target was Hikaru.

Though bewildered, Hikaru prioritized escape. Staying in this cramped gym was too dangerous.

He was already using the mark left by Mew to communicate with it.

But just as he was about to move, a hand suddenly reached from the ground and grabbed Hikaru's ankle.

From the sky, every Ghost Pokémon capable of using Mean Look launched the move at Hikaru and Latias simultaneously.

In an instant—

Hikaru and Latias were trapped in a dense net of black energy.

"Hikaru?! Hikaru?!"

Mean Look wasn't an offensive move, but the sheer density of Ghost energy surrounding a human body…

Who knew what kind of consequences it might have?

Once the energy finally dissipated—

There was no trace of Hikaru or Latias.

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This discovery brought the elderly woman a rare moment of relief.

If Hikaru had been caught in the energy alone, his human body might not have endured.

But with Latias, a Legendary Psychic-type, there was little doubt it had teleported them to safety.

However, the problem remained unsolved.

Because Gardevoir had been hit by Mean Look, it could only float back to the elderly woman's side.

Even her level 60+ Gengar stood guard, wary and alert.

But with Hikaru's aura completely gone—

The controlled Ghost Pokémon suddenly froze, standing motionless like puppets.

"Scizor!"

A red figure stepped forward—the Elite Scizor belonging to Old Li.

Simultaneously, a Alakazam appeared, using Teleport to bring in other Elite-level trainers from the gym.

"Strange. Why were they targeting Hikaru specifically?" Old Li muttered, puzzled.

Although all the trainers present were Elite-level…

The airborne Pokémon facing them were equally powerful.

If a battle broke out here, casualties on both sides would be inevitable.

Their duty was to maintain the balance between the gym and the wild Pokémon.

Occasionally, strong Ghost-types would clash and disrupt the nearby secret realm.

That was when they stepped in to restore order.

But a mass mobilization like this?

Never before.

No one dared to act recklessly.

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"Grandma?"

Emma Damnson, still staring at the spot where Hikaru and Latias had vanished, spoke in confusion.

She couldn't believe Hikaru had been destroyed by Mean Look alone.

But regardless of the cause—

This was undoubtedly the largest-scale confrontation they had ever witnessed.

Dozens of Elite-level Pokémon gathered in a single location.

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"It's fine," the elderly woman reassured. "Latias is a Psychic-type. It must have teleported Hikaru to safety. You children should leave as well…"

Yet before her words could finish—

The Ghost Pokémon suddenly twitched, as though receiving a new command.

Then, like a retreating tide, they vanished.

At the same time, a bright red streak flashed across the sky…

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