Seeing Takashima call him "Captain," Icarus immediately played along. He patted Takashima on the shoulder, keeping that slightly smug, carefree expression on his face.
"I didn't expect Captain Icarus to reach mid-tier Normal level at such a young age!" Takashima added, flattering him a bit more.
"Then, Captain, should we go pick a mission now?" Takashima suggested, rubbing his hands together. "It's not even noon yet—we can choose something and start this afternoon."
"Yeah, sounds good. Let's head to the self-service terminal."
Icarus nodded, fully leaning into the role of an inexperienced but confident young leader.
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Looks like I really got lucky… Takashima thought as he followed behind.
Stronger than me, yet willing to split things 50–50… definitely a naïve rich kid.
Maybe… I won't have to sell my house after all.
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After logging in at the terminal, Icarus turned back.
"So, Takashima—any suggestions?"
"Ah, Captain, that's your decision," Takashima replied tactfully. "But if possible, we should pick missions in the same area—more efficient."
"Got it. How about these?"
Icarus quickly pulled up three missions he had already selected in advance.
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Mission 1
Mission ID: 00266
Level: ★★
Description: Clear out a Rattata nest in the town's wheat fields. Estimated 20+ juvenile Rattata, led by a Normal-level Raticate.
Time Limit: 3 days
Reward: 20 Merit Points + cash
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"This one will definitely turn into a group fight," Icarus said.
Takashima hesitated at first—but after thinking about his Geodude's durability and the 50–50 split, he nodded.
"My Geodude and your Weepinbell should be able to handle it… yeah, this works."
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Mission 2
Mission ID: 00045
Level: ★★
Description: Capture a high-potential Rattata (Freshman-level).
Time Limit: None
Reward: 10 Merit Points + cash
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"This one connects nicely with the first," Icarus added casually.
Takashima's eyes lit up.
"As expected of the Captain! That nest should have plenty of candidates. Even if not, that forest near the fields is full of Rattata anyway."
This time, he agreed without hesitation.
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"Don't rush—there's one more."
Icarus smiled faintly and opened the third mission.
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Mission 3
Mission ID: 01563
Level: ★★★
Description: Collect 10 Raticate incisors
Time Limit: 7 days
Reward: 50 Merit Points + cash
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Takashima's expression immediately changed.
"Isn't this too dangerous?"
"Raticate usually travel with groups of Rattata. Sometimes dozens. This isn't just about defeating ten—it means going deep into the forest!"
"With just the two of us… and four Pokémon total… if something goes wrong, we're finished!"
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Icarus didn't push immediately. Instead, he calmly laid out his reasoning.
"Relax. My Pidgeotto is an excellent scout—we won't walk into danger blindly."
"And those Rattata packs? Most are just Freshman-level. My Weepinbell's Poison Powder handles crowds easily."
He leaned in slightly.
"More importantly… these are the real rewards."
"You think you'll earn enough just relying on mission payouts?"
"When will you ever afford evolution materials for both your Pokémon like that?"
Takashima froze.
"If you want big gains… you need to take bigger risks."
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Silence.
Then Takashima clenched his fists.
"…Alright, Captain."
"I'll do it."
"But I need to prepare supplies first. If we're going deep into the forest, what I have now isn't enough."
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"Good," Icarus nodded.
"Let's meet at the farmland outside town at 1 PM."
Choosing that location meant fewer people around—and less chance of being noticed.
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"Got it. See you then, Captain!"
Takashima left quickly, already thinking about preparations.
"See you at one," Icarus replied with a wave.
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As Takashima disappeared, the smile on Icarus' face slowly faded.
He turned and walked toward the town exit.
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This mission…
was never just about hunting Rattata.
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(End of Chapter 127)
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