Chapter 212: Chapter 211: It's Decided—Pikachu!
Chapter 211: It's Decided—Pikachu!
Watanabe Ei gritted his teeth, shouting furiously,
"Impossible! He's just a useless [Painter]! This is all an illusion!"
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon opened its massive jaws, with wind and light converging.
The [Dragon Breath] formed instantly and hurtled toward Watanabe Ei.
Soon, the world fell silent.
Under the [Dragon Breath], Watanabe Ei was utterly annihilated—nothing remained of him, not even a trace of hair.
Takaichi Ryo, being naturally taciturn, would never fall victim to the cliché of villains dying because they talk too much.
The other assassins from the Takaichi family were left stunned when they saw their boss obliterated in one move.
Their world felt completely flipped upside down.
Unbelievable!
The powerful Watanabe Ei of the Takaichi family was defeated in a single strike by the "useless" young master? Could it be… this is the talent of a [Painter]?
These assassins didn't understand [Pocket Monster cards] or what a Blue-Eyes White Dragon was.
All they saw was Takaichi Ryo lift a card depicting a gigantic dragon, and then that very dragon appeared in reality!
Could it be that the talent of a [Painter] wasn't just painting? Could they summon the creatures they draw?
If that's true, who would dare call the young master with his seven levels of spiritual essence a waste? He's clearly a monster!
Takaichi Ryo soon shifted his gaze toward the remaining Takaichi assassins.
They trembled in fear, their eyes filled with terror as they instinctively backed away.
Inoue Mao Kobun forced a stiff smile, frantically waving his hands.
"Y-Young Master Ryo, it was all Watanabe Ei's idea.
I… I… this wasn't our intention."
Takaichi Ryo remained expressionless, staring unflinchingly at Inoue Mao Kobun.
Unable to bear the pressure, Inoue Mao Kobun let out a terrified screech and bolted toward the stairs.
Takaichi Ryo felt the spiritual energy within himself.
Summoning a Blue-Eyes White Dragon and using [Dragon Breath] had drained a significant amount of his spiritual essence.
He picked up a figurine from the ground, and a flicker of excitement lit up his otherwise dull eyes, like a child discovering a new toy.
Takaichi Ryo raised the yellow mouse figurine.
"It's decided—Pikachu!"
A golden light flashed across the Pikachu in his hand.
An illusory Pikachu appeared before Takaichi Ryo, vividly lifelike.
Takaichi Ryo's lips curved into a smile—something he hadn't done in a long time.
In a soft voice, he said,
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu's lightning-shaped tail gathered a massive surge of electricity.
"Pika! Chu!!"
A powerful bolt of lightning shot out from Pikachu's tail, resembling a golden serpent, and struck Inoue Mao Kobun.
"Ahhh!!"
Inoue Mao Kobun let out a bloodcurdling scream and collapsed to the ground.
His body was charred black, emitting the pungent smell of burnt flesh.
Takaichi Ryo had killed two people.
It was his first time taking a life.
But he felt no emotional turbulence.
Takaichi Ryo looked indifferently at the remaining Takaichi assassins.
The assassins gasped collectively, retreating in panic as they stared at him in terror.
They wanted to flee but didn't dare.
One assassin gritted his teeth as if making a major decision. He decided to gamble.
With a thud, he knelt to the ground and shouted at the top of his lungs,
"Takaichi family guard, Inada Mitsuwa, pledges allegiance to Young Master Ryo!
From now on, your will is my mission!"
Seeing this, the other assassins quickly followed suit, dropping to their knees and swearing loyalty in unison.
Takaichi Ryo walked toward them, step by step.
They bowed their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.
Fortunately, their gamble paid off.
Takaichi Ryo did not make things difficult for them. He bypassed the assassins and walked to Haruka's side, extending his hand.
Haruka's eyes gleamed as she took his hand and stood up.
"Cough, cough!"
Haruka coughed up blood twice, the injuries from Watanabe Ei's punches having taken their toll.
Takaichi Ryo picked up a card scattered on the ground and said softly,
"Kael, Healer of Valor."
A green light sparkled like falling stars.
A young man in a black robe emerged from the glow.
Bathed in luminescence, his gloomy expression and aura bore a striking resemblance to Takaichi Ryo.
The black-robed youth placed his hand in front of Haruka.
The power of healing activated, and a green radiance enveloped Haruka.
In no time, the injuries on Haruka's body were fully healed.
After completing his task, the black-robed youth slowly faded from existence.
Haruka stood there, her face filled with shock.
Takaichi Ryo's power was astonishingly versatile!
"Ryo…" Haruka called out softly, but she couldn't find the words. Every thought was stuck in her throat.
Takaichi Ryo didn't even glance at her. He turned and began walking away.
He was headed to the Takaichi estate.
Takaichi Ryo didn't care about Haruka, nor did he care about the so-called position of family head.
However, the Takaichi family's intention to ally with General Kaneshiro was critical.
He couldn't bear the disgrace of the Takaichi family being labeled as lackeys of demonic creatures.
In the past, lacking strength, he had no choice but to face death humbly.
Now, bestowed with newfound power by the great entity known as the Mercenary Guild, he was determined to make a different choice.
"Heaven's mandate comes with its responsibilities."
Just then, his phone rang.
Takaichi Ryo pulled his phone out of his pocket.
At some point, an unfamiliar app had appeared on it.
The icon depicted a devil holding a white lotus flower.
The Mercenary Guild app.
Takaichi Ryo felt no surprise. For such a grand organization, possessing such abilities was nothing extraordinary.
He opened the notification from the Mercenary Guild.
[Mission: Survive]
Mission Details: Stay alive until the end of today.
Mission Reward: 10 points.
Mission Failure: None.
[Side Mission: Family Head]
Mission Details: Successfully become the new head of the Takaichi family and survive the day.
Mission Reward: A chance to summon mercenaries to fight alongside you.
Mission Failure: None.
Takaichi Ryo froze for a moment. Was the Mercenary Guild truly omniscient?
He had just been planning to storm the Takaichi estate, and now this side mission appeared.
Soon, a flicker of excitement sparked in his eyes.
A chance to summon mercenaries to fight alongside me?
Could I meet the senior mercenaries?
[You have a new mission available. Do you wish to accept it?]
Another notification popped up.
Takaichi Ryo clicked to view the mission details.
[Mission: Seal the Volcano]
Mission Details: The Vesuvio Volcano is about to erupt.
During the most violent eruption, several powerful mercenaries will seal the volcano.
Your task is to enforce control over the Capital City during the eruption, ensuring no one witnesses the actions of the great mercenaries (including the royal family and Ashlanda Security Bureau).
Mission Reward: Promotion to Intermediate Mercenary.
Mission Failure: Your Illusion Fruit ability will be revoked.
Takaichi Ryo narrowed his eyes.
Promotion to Intermediate Mercenary?
Illusion Fruit ability revoked?
He decisively accepted the mission.
Takaichi Ryo was confident. With a personality and determination akin to a second elder brother, he refused to believe in failure.
Even though losing the Illusion Fruit ability would be a devastating blow, he believed he wouldn't falter.
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