Pokémon that goes with the flow

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When the system looked up again, its host was already sitting aside to rest, and the Pokémon in the hospital had all been treated. It estimated that at this pace, all the Pokémon would be healed soon, and it would be able to continue with its next work.

[Host, I have bad news for you...] The system put away the magazine and looked at the host who had recovered with a serious expression. As for why he could sense a serious expression from a ball of light, Xingye didn't know, anyway, he just felt it, maybe because the light it emitted was not as lively as before?

"System, is something wrong?" Xingye asked worriedly. Since this morning, the system has been out of shape, and the whole system looks listless, which is really worrying. Even if he asked it, it would just bury itself in the book and answer with a few words without raising its head. It didn't say anything about the real specific things. Seeing this, he gave up the idea of ​​communicating with the system. After all, the system's state clearly showed that it didn't want to talk to people. Putting himself in its shoes, when he didn't want to talk, he would feel annoyed no matter what others said to him, even if they said words of concern to him. So it is better to give the system some time to be alone. It will not be too late to ask it after it has recovered.

Now that the system has taken the initiative to find him and told him bad news right away, it means that the system is finally willing to tell him what it is worried about. Thinking of this, Hoshino sat up straight, smiled, and showed an attitude of listening attentively.

However, his action did not make the system feel his goodwill, but instead caught the system off guard, huh?

Host...why is he so happy when he hears bad news?

The system was stunned. It had never guessed that the host would have this reaction after hearing the bad news, but now that things had come to this, it had no choice but to continue talking.

[Host, the system regrets to tell you that the task "The Other Side of Light" you just received has failed.] The system glanced at the manuscript sent to it by the task module, and thought it was too troublesome, so it threw it away and started to play freely. After saying that, it quietly waited for the host's reaction, but...

"Ah... So system, you are referring to this matter..." Xingye was slightly stunned. He did not expect the system to bring up this matter. Seeing the host's surprised expression, the system finally understood. No wonder the host was so happy just now. It turned out that he had thought about something else... So... Host, what exactly were you expecting me to say just now...

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't really want to do this mission, so I gave up..." Hoshino was a little embarrassed, scratched his cheek awkwardly, and looked at the light ball in front of him nervously, "Then... that system, are the consequences of mission failure serious?"

"Well... this matter is not very serious..." The system checked what the predecessor left it, "According to the 'Primary System Guide - Revised Version, Final Version, If It Fails to Be Approved, I Will Resign Version', this mission should be a branch mission to help the host develop comprehensively. Even if it fails and is abandoned, it's okay. Besides, this system exists to assist the host in becoming a Pokémon Master, and will not issue missions with a punitive nature."

Xingye was slightly stunned: ...Did I just hear some amazing book title? ...

"This...Is that so..." Xingye suddenly thought of something and continued to look up at the ball of light in front of him, "Then...will this task, or similar tasks, be issued in the future?"

[Maybe, but considering that you, the host, don't want to have contact with Team Rocket, there is a high probability that no tasks related to Team Rocket will be issued in the future...] The system put down the guide in its hand, looked at the host who was obviously relieved and continued: [The tasks issued by the system will take into account the host's wishes and the host's possible future development direction. After all, there are many ways to become a Pokémon Master, whether it is by participating in the League Competition to become a champion, or by joining an evil organization like Team Rocket to make a career, it all depends on your choice, the host. Since you, the host, don't want to follow the path of Team Rocket, then I will report to the task module of the system. Unless there are unexpected circumstances, the task module will not design tasks related to Team Rocket in the future...]

As the system spoke, it sent a report to the task module. Hoshino thought about the system's words and suddenly felt something was wrong.

"System, if what you said is true, then this so-called "The Other Side of Light" mission was issued based on my idea?" Hoshino pointed at himself in surprise, "But I have never thought about helping Team Rocket! I would rather stay away from them! And the previous mission that asked me to join Team Rocket, if it weren't for this mission, I would not want to join a dangerous organization like Team Rocket! I have never thought about joining Team Rocket at all!"

Hoshino became more and more excited as he spoke, his nails digging deep into his palms, and his words were filled with endless grievances. After all, he was always worried about his identity as a member of Team Rocket, fearing that his identity would be exposed and he would no longer be able to be with Xiaozhi and the others. But even so, he still gritted his teeth and persevered, feeling extremely terrified and unable to sleep at night. And now you tell me that I can refuse this mission?!

Faced with such a host, our young system was obviously panicked and opened the task module background in a panic.

[This... well, it seems that it is because you, the host, seem to have a high reputation in Team Rocket. Taking this into consideration, the mission module will issue this mission...] The system looked at the record on the light screen, nodded and continued: [Among them, Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth have the highest evaluation of you, the host. In addition, you have always performed excellently in the tasks assigned to you by Team Rocket, whether it was obtaining Pokémon samples on the Saint Anno or hiding your identity as a spy so far. These performances have made the mission module believe that you, the host, are more suitable for development in Team Rocket, so the mission module...]

Hoshino: ......

Did I hide it well? I tried my best to forget that I was Team Rocket! And the incident on the Saint Anno, that was so long ago, and I was just trying to fool around at that time! How can I be so good when I didn't catch any Pokémon? You are slandering me!

[As for the mission that asked the host to join Team Rocket at the beginning...] The system turned its head and looked at the host with a bitter face, and explained in the most gentle tone possible: [Didn't I just say that the mission module would take into account the host's possible future development direction, and the situation was suitable at the time, so the mission module tried to release it. If you didn't want to, you could have refused at the time...]

After saying this, the system suddenly noticed that the host's expression became even more painful, so it cautiously tried to ask: [Host, you don't know that tasks can be rejected...]

Xingye covered his face in pain: ...

...You see, I seem to know...

As a classic in novels, the system is included in quite a few of the novels that Xingye had read before traveling through time. There are many systems that can easily kill the host. In addition, the protagonists in the books seem to always act according to the tasks issued by the system. This leads to Xingye's subconscious mind that all tasks issued by the system must be executed, and there is no way to refuse them...

...Aaaaaaaaa! Gah~......

[Host, don't be so depressed! The current situation is not too bad. You can think in a better direction!] Looking at the host who had lost all hope and whose soul had left his body, the system comforted him again and again: [At least you are now only one step away from becoming a Pokémon Master. As long as you win the League Championship, you will definitely become a Pokémon Master directly!]

Hoshino: ...Oh.

Hoshino had a blank expression on his face. To be honest, he had no idea of ​​becoming a so-called Pokémon master. He calmed down now only because he had a good attitude. After all, he had encountered everything along the way. Even if the sky fell, he had to go on living, right? This little stimulation could not shake Hoshino's determination. He was a little depressed for a while before raising his head again.

Seeing that the host had recovered his spirit, the system thought that its persuasion had worked, so it continued to speak along this line of thought.

[Host, you actually have the ability to become a Pokémon Master now. In the eyes of the system, you are only one step away from becoming a Pokémon Master. Becoming the League Tournament Champion is a good option...] The system looked at Hoshino with great enthusiasm, [As long as you become the champion of this League Tournament and let the world recognize you, then you can become a true Pokémon Master! ]

The system's speech speed became faster and faster due to excitement, and even the light radiating from its body became more active. After all, this was the result it had pondered for a long time. Even though it was a little nervous now because of its concern for the host, it still couldn't help feeling a little proud.

"Title? I am only one champion title away from becoming a Pokémon Master?" Hoshino thought, supporting his head. To be honest, he was a little confused by what the system said.

Although he was hit hard by the fact that he could give up the mission, he did not intend to give up the mission of becoming a Pokémon Master. After all, in this strange world, he needed a goal to better integrate into it, and becoming a Pokémon Master was a good choice. Although he still did not know the conditions for becoming a Pokémon Master, this did not prevent him from setting this goal. Moreover, Xiaozhi's goal was also this, so he had a reason to travel with him, but...

"I already have the strength of a Pokémon Master? How is this possible?"

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