"What exactly is going on?" Xiao An frowned.
Kawaki speculated, "Zangoose's injuries were probably caused by this Seviper. They had a showdown in the forest last night, and Zangoose fled, severely wounded."
"To completely defeat its rival, Seviper tracked Zangoose's scent all the way here."
And the facts were just as Kawaki had speculated.
Seviper's eyes, dark and deep, locked onto Zangoose.
Today, it was determined to completely defeat this fellow!
No words were needed; the two ancient foes, with just a glance, launched into a fierce battle.
Although a snake, Seviper's movements were exceptionally agile.
It fiercely swung its blade-like, sharp, and highly venomous tail, striking at Zangoose.
Zangoose immediately crossed its sharp claws in front of its body, barely blocking Seviper's attack.
The blade-tail and claws collided, emitting a strange hum, and in the fierce struggle, scorching Ember sparks flew.
But Zangoose had just drunk a Max Potion, and its injuries had not fully recovered. Facing Seviper's attack, it ultimately fell into a disadvantage.
A cold light flashed in Seviper's eyes. It keenly noticed this and immediately launched an attack, its powerful serpentine body instantly coiling around Zangoose to constrict it.
"Dangerous!" Xiao An couldn't help but shout.
Thankfully, Zangoose was not without the ability to resist. It swung its claws, grabbing with force. Seviper winced in pain but tightened its grip even more.
At the same time, it opened its gaping maw and launched a Sucker Punch at Zangoose.
"Is there no way for them to coexist peacefully?" Xiao An asked anxiously.
Kawaki shook his head. "There's no way. Zangoose and Seviper are natural enemies. As long as they are together, they will continue to fight endlessly."
The Ranger's Code told Kawaki that as a Ranger, he could treat injured Pokémon, but he should try to avoid interfering in Pokémon disputes.
Otherwise, it could lead to resentment from one of the Pokémon, resulting in consequences like retaliation.
But, it was really hard to hold back from such a thing!
Humans are also a part of nature. If that's the case, then their intervention wouldn't count as interference, would it?
However, before Kawaki could act, the girl beside him had already thrown out a Poké Ball.
"Sceptile, stop them!"
A flash of white light, and a nimble Pokémon appeared in front.
That was the final evolution of Treecko, the Grass-type starter of the Hoenn region!
Upon receiving the command, Sceptile swung its right hand, and pure Grass-type energy immediately condensed into sharp leaves, striking at the entangled Seviper and Zangoose.
The third-party intervention finally separated the two Pokémon.
"Seviper, please stop and leave here. Zangoose is already injured; this isn't fair!" Xiao An tried to stop it.
Seviper's cold gaze turned towards the human girl and the powerful Sceptile.
Having endured Seviper's attack, Zangoose knelt on the ground with difficulty, clenching its teeth.
Seeing this, Seviper decisively turned and left, its figure quickly disappearing into the tall grass.
"Zangoose, it's alright now!" Xiao An stepped forward to comfort it.
Zangoose looked at the human, then turned its head and tried to get up and leave.
But its injuries were too severe; it hadn't walked two steps before collapsing to the ground.
No, it couldn't fall yet!
It had to become stronger, to defeat Seviper!
However, Zangoose still collapsed.
When it opened its eyes again, it found itself once more in the familiar Breeding House.
It was still the human who had saved it.
"You're awake?" Kawaki observed Zangoose's data and said with a touch of helplessness, "It seems your strength is not a match for that Seviper."
Zangoose: "..."
Therefore, it had to become stronger!
Seeing that Zangoose's description had changed, Kawaki asked with interest, "Have you considered cooperating with humans? You know, among humans, there's a profession called Trainer. They raise Pokémon and make them stronger."
Zangoose immediately looked at Kawaki.
Kawaki, however, shook his head. "I can't. I can't do that kind of thing."
Helping Zangoose become stronger to attack Seviper would violate the Ranger's Code.
Zangoose fell silent again.
"However, there's someone who might be able to help you." Kawaki stepped aside.
Xiao An immediately stepped forward and asked, "Zangoose, you're awake? How do you feel?"
She had already felt Zangoose's determination to become stronger, and she wanted to help this Zangoose fulfill its mission!
Zangoose recognized the human who had saved it from Seviper at a glance.
Just then, another customer arrived at the shop.
Kawaki got up to attend to them.
When he returned, he was surprised to find that Zangoose had already become the Pokémon of the girl named Xiao An.
"Successfully caught?" Kawaki asked.
Xiao An nodded, "Mm!"
"In that case, I entrust this Zangoose to your care," Kawaki said.
"I will definitely take good care of it!" Xiao An replied.
Kawamuku smiled. Perhaps after being caught by a human and forming a bond with them, Zangoose might no longer be obsessed with fighting Seviper.
This might be a good thing for both parties.
He didn't delay any further. That evening, he taught Xiao An's Altaria how to use Dragon Dance.
Before leaving the Breeding House, Zangoose looked deeply in the direction of the forest.
And Seviper, as if sensing something, also stood in the distant grass, looking towards them.
The two Pokémon stared at each other across the open ground.
At this moment, Kawaki saw Zangoose's description change again.
It was as if it was speaking to that Seviper.
You can't fall before I defeat you!
Seviper did not respond, just watched Zangoose from afar.
"Alright, Zangoose, we should get going!"
Xiao An's voice came from behind.
Zangoose then turned around.
Before leaving, it looked at Kawaki again.
This time, it pulled out a sharp claw from its fur.
Kawaki looked down.
[Sharp Claw: A broken claw from Zangoose. Although broken, it is still very sharp. When held by a Pokémon, moves are more likely to land critical hits.]
"For me?" Kawaki was slightly stunned.
Zangoose nodded, then turned and left with an icy expression, looking just like an assassin.
And at the same time, a line of information appeared before Kawaki's eyes.
[Zangoose's mood has increased, pleasure value 80! You have received Zangoose's gift: Forest's Bounty]
[Forest's Bounty: You have selflessly helped the wild Pokémon living in this forest and gained the forest's attention. Nature, to thank you for saving its inhabitants, has given you a gift: "Viridian Power Shard x3". Help more wild Pokémon and gain the forest's attention, and perhaps it will give you more bounties.]
[Viridian Power Shard: A gift imbued with the power of nature. It is said that those who obtain this power will receive the forest's favor, allowing them to feel the inner thoughts of Pokémon, communicate with them, and use the power of nature to heal their injuries. Collect 100 shards to synthesize a complete Evergreen Power. Current collection progress: 5/100.]
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