The man pulled in a breath, watching the other for a moment before speaking. "Very well. I offered you salvation and forgiveness and you turned away. You know your fate."

He reached for his Crobat's pokéball. It had been knocked out during the battle with Arceus, but the strength of conviction that had enabled its evolution would permit it to battle again for a short time, especially with his remaining Full Restore.

"...Come at me with all you have!" he declared, releasing the tired bat in a flurry of four wings and immediately using the medicine. He had nothing else in reserve. This would have to be enough. Nothing could stand in his way again.