Seeking Help

The Archeops, once again caught by the Aerodactyl, was now even more severely wounded. Most parts of its body had become bald.

Not only that, but large chunks of scales from its head and tail had fallen off, giving it a bloody appearance.

This particular Pokémon, the Archeops, had its entire body covered in feathers of three colors: blue, green, and yellow. However, its neck and tail were usually protected by green and red scales.

But at this moment, all those sturdy scales had fallen off one by one under the sharp claws and teeth of the Aerodactyl.

Facing imminent death, the Archeops finally went berserk. It instinctively unleashed a Normal-type moves Thrash, using its wings, tail, and claws to randomly strike the Aerodactyl that was pressing it down.

This haphazard and uncoordinated assault caused significant trouble for the Aerodactyl. The Archeops was no longer using specific moves; it was controlled by its moves.

The unprepared Aerodactyl was left scrambling, sustaining numerous injuries in the process. It seemed to be seriously wounded, ultimately having no choice but to reluctantly loosen its grip on the Archeops and retreat back into the sky.

The Archeops fell into confusion state after using Thrash move, it finally forgot about its inner cowardice. It vented its frustration and anger, destroying all the surrounding plants. Even the Aerodactyl dared not approach the Archeops due to its erratic attacks.

Fortunately, Yuga and his Chatot had already kept a safe distance; otherwise, they would have been caught up in the Archeops's frenzied assault.

The Archeops was already in a severe condition, and now its wounds had torn further due to its rampage. Yuga believed that it wouldn't be long before this Archeops succumbed to excessive blood loss.

The Aerodactyl hovered in the air, patiently observing the frenzied Archeops below for over half an hour. Despite the continued onslaught, the Archeops showed no signs of stopping.

However, Yuga could sense that despite its current energetic appearance, the Archeops's strength was gradually waning. It probably wouldn't hold out much longer.

But the Aerodactyl's patience was wearing thin. Seeing the relentless attacks of the Archeops, it finally decided to leave. Although it had conflicted with the Archeops due to hunting, engaging in a life-or-death struggle wasn't worth it. They were evenly matched, and if the Archeops went all out, the Aerodactyl wouldn't fare well either.

A few minutes after the Aerodactyl departed, the Archeops, now looking deflated, collapsed to the ground with a thud. If it weren't for the visible rise and fall of its chest, Yuga might have thought that this Archeops had already perished.

Despite this, Yuga didn't dare to approach yet. Instead, he continued to quietly observe the heavily injured Archeops. Just in case, he didn't want to risk the Archeops making a last-ditch attack when he ventured closer.

After waiting for about half an hour and seeing that the Archeops now seemed to be running out of energy, Yuga cautiously approached.

To be on the safe side, he recalled his Chatot and sent out his Volcarona for protection.

Both being Elite level Pokémon, although the Volcarona couldn't defeat the Archeops in its prime, dealing with an Archeops on the brink of death was entirely manageable.

With the protection of the Volcarona, Yuga finally approached the Archeops with confidence.

At this moment, the Archeops had its eyes tightly shut, and its chest was gently rising and falling. Some of its wounds were still oozing fresh blood, while others had dried and turned black. As for the once vibrant feathers on its body, only a few sparse remnants remained.

Yuga lightly kicked the Archeops's side, and it abruptly opened its eyes, fixing its intense gaze on him, startling Yuga.

But at this moment, the Archeops could only manage one action: staring.

Seeing no other reaction from it, Yuga breathed a sigh of relief. He then gently kicked the Archeops once more, and it still didn't react except for intensifying its stare.

However, no matter how he looked at it, Yuga felt that the gaze it gave off was more of a baleful expression rather than one filled with intent. Its Defeatist ability seemed to still be in effect, especially since it was still in a severely injured state.

"Should I save you?" Yuga pondered.

Allowing a Peak Elite level Pokémon to die like this would be a tremendous waste. Although it looked quite old, its Elite level strength was undeniable.

"Do you want me save you?" Yuga spoke aloud.

Upon hearing this, the Archeops's expression visibly relaxed. Its intense gaze shifted, replaced by a pleading look with a hint of submission, displaying a touch of subservience.

Heh, this Archeops is indeed interesting. The influence of its Defeatist ability is remarkably pronounced. If it were any other Peak Elite level Pokémon, it might prefer death over showing such weakness.

This Defeatist ability had magnified the Archeops's inherent vulnerability to the extreme, making it willing to submit even to the weak in order to survive.

Compared to the Peak Elite level Archeops, Yuga was the weaker party.

However, Yuga didn't consider the Archeops's submission as shameful. Survival is an instinct shared by all living creatures. Faced with a similar situation, he might make the same choice.

The smarter the creature, the more likely it is to make the choice that benefits itself the most.

"If you want me to save you, just blink."

The Archeops's injuries were too severe, and apart from its eyelids, it probably couldn't move any other part of its body.

Upon hearing this, the Archeops rapidly blinked its eyes, brimming with the will to survive.

The Archeops, relying on its green potential, had reached the Peak Elite level with not just outstanding potential but also through years of accumulation. Achieving a breakthrough to Peak Elite level from Elite level was extremely challenging for Pokémon with green potential. Back when the Noctowl managed to break through, it had the help of Celebi, demonstrating that the Archeops's breakthrough must have taken a considerable amount of time.

A Pokémon's power breakthrough to the Peak Elite level granted it a significant leap in its life level and greatly extended its lifespan. It was this prolonged lifespan that allowed the Archeops to climb from Elite to Peak Elite level step by step. However, without external assistance, the Archeops wouldn't have much hope of breaking through to the Peak Elite level during its lifetime.

Having lived for so long, the Archeops naturally understood that its life was more valuable than anything else. Thus, things like dignity were of little importance now.

Furthermore, once its injuries healed, it could do whatever it wanted to this two-legged creature! The Archeops schemed silently.