Basically speaking,
6-digit Community required the ability to participate as a player while a
5-digit Community required the Community to possess the ability to host Games.
And that also meant that---the [Authority of the Host Master] that a 6-digit Demon Lord used would be much different from the scale and quality that a 5-digit Demon Lord would use.
Kuro Usagi put up her finger and added seriously:
“The power difference between a 6-digit ranked Demon Lord and a 5-digit ranked Demon Lord’s are like the Earth and Sky. If you’re facing a 6-digit ranked Demon Lord, it is still possible to defeat it with a group made of strong members or an organization. However, you will not stand a chance if you’re facing a 5-digit ranked Demon Lord using the same concept. Demon Lords of the five digits are also acknowledged by those who hold the power of the [Host] as a strong force to reckon with. For example, though [Black Death Demon Lord] whom you guys have fought against was just a new face in the Demon Lords, the Gift game which was a sinister trial enough to even cover the entire world in darkness, by the sealing of the Sun-class Star Spirit.”
After Kuro Usagi finished her explanation, Izayoi had also taken on a serious tone that was very unlike him as he concurred with her point:
“Yeah…if Pest had been more capable, then we would already have had the end game when the Trial Jurisdiction was used to pause the game… If she had foreseen Kuro Usagi triggering the Trial Jurisdiction, then that will be quite a praiseworthy feat……but her performance at the negotiation table was really terrible.”
Izayoi laughed while giving a sniff at that.[2]
Lily lifted her head as she guided the conversation back on track:
“Well…yeah. Thanks to everyone’s efforts that defeated the Demon Lord of the 5-digits, we have obtained the rewards from the request[3] and hence for Izayoi-sama and the others, we will be given another Gift besides the monetary compensation.”
“Ah? Really?”
“YES! Regarding that part we will be notified about it soon, so please wait in anticipation!”
“Oh?” Izayoi’s reply had a tinge of delight and the other two had the same reaction.
Although it was unknown what Gift it was, but considering that it requires taking down a Demon Lord to get it, it must be something “interesting”. Jin also nodded his head happily, prompting Lily to continue her report.
“Well, Lily, can you update us on the situation of our farm’s revival?”
The instant Jin finished his sentence;
Lily’s face brightened up considerably and seemed to sparkle as she started her report in a completely different energetic attitude:
“Ye……Yes! It’s wonderful! Thanks to the daily efforts of Deen and Mel, our farm is about 25% re-formed into an arable state! If this continues, our lands growing food supply will increase to more than sufficient! Although we do need a bit more time to tidy up the whole farm and orchard lands, but if we prioritize the planting of leafy-vegetables, tubers and fruit, I think we would be able to reap the results within a few months’ time!”
Lily’s ears perked up in delight for it was truly a miracle that the once barren and desert-like land of the No Names is now reviving at god speed.
Seeing Lily’s happy expression, Asuka also fluffed her hair in pride.
“Of course, Deen and Mel have worked hard without rest, so it’s natural that the reconstruction process of the farm has yielded excellent results.”
“Fufufu.” Asuka lightly laughed.
--- Melin and Deen whom she had mentioned were Asuka’s new partners that have made a contract with her;
The fairy with a pointy hat and a dress, Mel who possess the spirit level from the accomplishment of developing lands.
The metallic golem made out of god-rare metal[4], Deen who could move forever.
The reason why Asuka was sitting next to Izayoi was precisely because she too, had managed to achieve great feats in regards to the farm.
Even though the water provided was due to the Gift Izayoi obtained[5], it was Asuka’s presence that led to the help from the Gift of an Earth Fairy and the huge horse power that ploughed the lands to make the revival a success.
“They were very hardworking, especially Deen. Night after night, other than the times when Asuka-sama left to participate in Gift Games, it has always been at the fields to tidy it up! And working tirelessly to mix the young saplings and old construction materials that were decomposed by Mel, it’s a great help!”
“Fufu, to be able to feel the happiness from others sure is great.”
“Be careful not to overwork your subordinates though, Ojou-sama.”[6]
Izayoi wryly responded to Asuka.
Taking the opportunity before the atmosphere could even start to deteriorate, Kuro Usagi frantically urged the discussion to continue.
“C-can we get back to the main topic? The farm is doing well, so I was thinking of creating a special sector for special plants.”
“Special sector?”
“Yes! It’s a region where we can cultivate spirit trees or spirit herbs like…”
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“Mandragora plants?”
“Mandrake plants?”
“Man Eating plants?”
“Yes♪ Ho-Hold on, the last one was strange!!? We can’t let the children raise something dangerous like a “Man Eating plant”! Mandragora and Mandrake are dangerous species that can kill instantly[7] so it’s completely out!”
“Oh really? Then we can only come to a compromise. How about Rabbit Eater then?”
“Was that a harassment directed at Kuro Usagi?!”
“Why must you provoke Kuro Usagi?”
UuRiaaa! Kuro Usagi’s rabbit ears are now half vertical and in a fit of rage.
Lecticia drooped her shoulders helplessly as she noted that the discussion would make no headway if things were left as it were. So, she turned to Izayoi and the others to drop the most straightforward hint:
“Basically, Masters (Ojou and Goshujin-samas) need to get the right plants and livestock.”
“Livestock? As in sheep and cows?”
“Correct. Coincidentally, the [Draco Greif] Alliance from the South had just sent us a letter of invitation to the Harvest Festival. Because it’s a Matsuri hosted by an Alliance, there should be quite a big collection of farm produce as well as livestock and there would be many gift games hosted simultaneously. Some of them would have prizes like rare saplings and livestock. And it would be a great chance to increase our productivity.”
“So that’s how it is!” With that, the problem children nodded.[8]
Breaking the seal on the [Draco Greif] Alliance’s invitation letter, Kuro Usagi gave a brief summary of the contents after scanning through it with her eyes.
“The invitation letter this time is in hope for us to participate in the Eve celebrations for the Harvest Festival and the expenses for the traveling and accommodations will be settled by the Host- Seeing it from the perspective that we are of a [No Name Community], this can be seen as a VIP treatment that far exceeds our expectations! The location is one of the top few views of South Side: [The Underwood Waterfalls]! It’s allure will not lose to the [The Edge of the World] with its Great Tree and the pristine river that will be used as a stage[9]! Kuro Usagi guarantees that all of you will be having fun!”
Kuro Usagi said that while puffing up her chests. It was rare for her to give such a strong recommendation and high praise to a location like that.
Izayoi and the others exchanged a look before turning back to the excited Kuro Usagi and wryly saying:
“Oh……For it to be able to get the guarantee and high praise of the [Highborn of Little Garden], it sure is quite a feat. I guess that it must be quite a magnificent stage right?……What do you think, Ojou-sama?”
“Ara, of course! After all, it is what the [Highborn of Little Garden] highly recommended! It must have been dazzling and full of mystique…..right, Kasukabe-san?”
“Un. But if Kuro Usagi’s recommendation were to be unsatisfactory…we’ll just have to call her [Highborn of Little Garden(lol)] from then on.”
“Huh?! [Highborn of Little Garden(lol)]??! What’s with that ridiculous name that sounds like something made for some stupid bloodline Highborn?! We [Moon Rabbits] are nobles of a pure bloodline that have moral integrity, a chaste noble and pure heart that is willing to sacrifice for our dedication!”
“A nobility that risks their lives for their dedication sure sounds fishy enough to me.”