Ding! You have accompanied Misty to confront Team Rocket's Executive Koga and successfully escaped, completing the hidden mission: 'Misty's Request for Help.'
Ding! Misty's favorability towards you has increased! Mission rewards: Silver Crown ×2, Rare Candy ×3, Sceptilite!
Ding! Due to a temporary mission adjustment, the reward has been doubled! The new mission rewards are: Silver Crown ×4, Rare Candy ×6, Sceptilite, Lucarionite!
"A doubled mission reward? Not bad at all."
Satoshi glanced at the updated rewards, a satisfied smile forming on his face.
He had been down to just one Silver Crown, but now with four more, he had a total of five—enough to enhance Riolu's potential later.
As for the Rare Candies, he had used up his last one in Viridian Forest, so these six new ones were a welcome addition. If he ever encountered another dangerous situation like yesterday, they could be lifesaving.
The biggest gains, however, were the Mega Evolution Stones. With Sceptilite and Lucarionite, Grovyle and Riolu would be able to Mega Evolve in the future, significantly increasing their strength.
Satoshi couldn't help but nod in approval. "Risking my life for this mission was definitely worth it."
The same Misty who had rushed in recklessly and fainted in an instant.
Satoshi, who had been carrying her on his back, immediately noticed her waking up.
Still, he couldn't help but feel exasperated. "Of course, she wakes up after everything is over. Just like those cops in movies who show up only after the action ends."
Misty groggily opened her eyes. "Where… is this?"
"Outside Mt. Moon," Satoshi answered plainly.
"You fainted during the battle, so I carried you out. Cerulean City is just ahead."
He gently set Misty down. She had only suffered minor injuries, nothing that would stop her from walking.
Misty blinked in confusion before realization hit her.
"Wait... I lost to Team Rocket's Executive."
She clenched her fists. The memory of being defeated so easily burned in her mind.
"Yeah, you did."
Satoshi crossed his arms, giving her a pointed look. "I warned you, Misty. I told you we needed to test his strength first before deciding whether to fight or retreat. But you rushed in anyway."
He sighed. "If I hadn't stepped in, you might've been captured… or worse."
Misty flinched at his words, guilt washing over her.
She had let her emotions get the better of her, completely ignoring Satoshi's warnings. In her anger, she had charged in recklessly—only to be taken out instantly.
Her actions had nearly gotten them both killed.
After a long silence, Misty looked up at him. "You carried me out while escaping? Why?"
Satoshi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean, 'why'?"
Misty hesitated. "I… I was unconscious. It would've been easier for you to escape alone. We've only known each other for less than a day, so… why did you risk your life for me?"
Satoshi blinked. "...Huh?"
"Why is she even asking that? Isn't it obvious?"
He scratched his head. "It wasn't that hard to carry you out. Besides, I wasn't just gonna leave you behind. That wouldn't sit right with me."
Misty stared at him, her expression unreadable.
"Also, abandoning you would've meant failing the mission," Satoshi added casually.
"I need my rewards, you know?"
Of course, that was something Misty didn't know. She had no idea about the system missions or the rewards he had just received.
But to her, his words had a completely different meaning.
"He… risked his life for me."
"Even though I made a mistake, he didn't hesitate to protect me."
"And now… he's saying he wouldn't leave me behind, as if it was the most natural thing in the world."
Misty felt her heart beat a little faster.
From Satoshi's perspective, it was simple—he had completed the mission, got his rewards, and now they were safe.
But to Misty, Satoshi had thrown himself into danger without hesitation, just to save her.
"He's strong, fearless, and kind (fog). And he even hints that he likes me (smog)."
Misty's face grew warm, her thoughts spiraling. "Is this… what it feels like to be moved?"
Ding! Due to your actions and words, Misty's favorability towards you has greatly increased!
Current Favorability: 'More than friends, less than lovers.'
Satoshi: "…Huh?"
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