Chapter 403 - 402: Absol
"So, why don't you tell me what your mission is? Maybe our missions overlap," Cain suggested in a nonchalant tone, trying to mask his slight internal discomfort with a light cough.
Karen looked at Cain curiously, but he had already regained his usual calm expression, showing nothing out of the ordinary.
However, Karen wasn't naive enough to reveal her mission immediately. Instead, she watched him cautiously.
"What's going on? Is this lunatic trying to steal my Pokémon again?" Her demeanor was clearly defensive.
Cain felt a slight headache.
"Wasn't it just about an Onix?" he thought to himself. "Now I could buy you a dozen of those if you want."
"Wait, I don't have that intention. Last time, I was in a hurry, so I did what I did, and I only attacked because you attacked me first, didn't you? Besides, it was just a common Onix. If you want, I can compensate you with several Pokémon of the same level," Cain explained.
Cain reasoned that, given Karen's strength, the Pokémon she was after must have great value. Perhaps this was the perfect opportunity to reach four-star hunter rank and finally form his own team of hunters.
With the help of the subordinates he had just recruited, this would be an excellent chance to boost his strength and earn money.
Karen seemed intrigued by his explanation.
"So, he's not going to go all out for a mere common Onix?" she thought. "He seemed a bit crazy before, but now he actually seems quite reasonable."