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Part 3 

"How far on earth did he get!?" 

It was nearly half an hour ago that Kuro Usagi started looking for Sakamaki Izayoi. 

It probably didn't look as much of a distance from 4000m in the air, but from the lake they fell in, the [Edge of the World] was extremely far. Since you have to cross the forest to get there, it is doubtful anyone could reach it on their first try. 

(Furthermore, this area is part of a particular kind of deity's Game Territory. If they talk him into participating in a Game...) 

His safety was even more at risk now. 

She started running with increased haste, but when she heard eerie moans from the forest around her she stopped in her tracks. 

"Rabbit" "A rabbit is here" "A [Moon Rabbit] in this remote region!" "Just like the kid said" "Should we try to slow her down?" "Challenge her in a Game?" "Against the [Moon Rabbit]?" "But challenge her in what subject?" "Strength?" "Knowledge?" "Or maybe Valour?" "Impossible, either way there is no chance for us to win" 

Rabbits were called the [Highborn of Little Garden], they were of noble birth. In addition to their small numbers, they rarely go outside Little Garden. 

Many evil spirits of the land gathered to take a quick look at the unexpected Rabbit visitor. 

"Errr... Wise beings of the forest! Sorry for the sudden question, but did you see someone go through this way by chance? Would you be so kind to point me in the right direction?" 

"....." "........." "..........." 

"I could be your guide, if that's alright with you, Kuro Usagi-Ojousan" 

From the thicket, a reserved voice and the sound of hooves could be heard, very different from the evil spirits around. The one who appeared was a blueish-white colored horse with a horn reaching out of its forehead-- a type of Mythical Beast called a Unicorn. 

"Thi-This is quite the rarely seen individual! The 'One-Horn' Community should be more to the south as I recall..." 

"I could ask you the same thing. It is unexpected to see a Rabbit to the east of Little Garden. I thought it was only possible during official Games between Communities-- ...Well let's not pry further to each others business. If you are looking for the same boy I have in mind, then he should be in the same direction I'm headed. It seems he challenged one of the Masters of the Forest, in other words a Water God." 

"Uwaa" 

Kuro Usagi fell on her knees looking like she could faint at any time. At the steep cliff side called the [Edge of the World], was the Great Waterfall of the immense river called Tritonis that divided the world of Little Garden into 8 parts. 

Dwelling in that area could only be the Dragon or the Serpent God from the Water God kind. 

"Why... Really.... Why did this problem child....!" 

"There is no time to weep now. If that boy is your acquaintance, then we should hurry. Only the strongest survive the Game of this area's Water Gods. We may make it in time yet. Climb onto my back." 

"Yes,yes. ... Wha-what?!" 

It was when Kuro Usagi tried to get on the Unicorn's back. 

Suddenly a tremor shook the earth throughout the whole forest. 

Immediately looking towards the river, in the far distance there were a number of water pillars so huge, one could see them with the naked eye. 

Such an event was impossible during a regular Game. 

"...I'm sorry. But it seems it would be best if I go alone." 

"Mu- ... I don't like to send a young girl into peril, but... Would I be in your way?" 

"Yes. If something happens I may not be able to protect you. And forgive my impoliteness, but Kuro Usagi runs faster too." 

The unicorn took a few steps back with a bitter smile. 

"Take care. Give my regards to that problem child of yours too." 

Kuro Usagi nodded, then started running towards the river of Tritonis with a nervous expression. 

Her figure became distant in a blink of an eye. Running faster than the wind while avoiding trees, she emerged outside the forest like a ray of light. 

A few moments after she left the forest and her sight cleared, she was standing on the bank of the enormous river. 

"Should be around here somewhere..." 

"Hm? Are you Kuro Usagi? What's up with the color of your hair?" 

The voice of that aggravating problem child could be heard from behind her. 

It seems Izayoi was still allright. 

Relief ... Was something she did not feel in the least. After this much pushing around, Kuro Usagi's sanity was at its limits. She furiously turned around. 

"Where did you disappear to!?" 

"To the [Edge of the World]. Well, don't be so angry." 

His annoying smile was still present. 

Looks like there was no need for concern, he was unharmed. The only aspect of him that was different from half an hour ago was that he was even more drenched than the time they fell from the sky. 

"However I have to say, you have some pretty fast legs. I was just playing around, but still. I didn't think you would catch up with me this soon." 

"Mu..., but of course! I am called the [Highborn of Little Garden], a distinguished Noble! To think I would...." 

Wait a minute. Kuro Usagi tilted her head in confusion. 

(I.... didn't catch up with him.... for more than half an hour?) 

This was mentioned several times, but she was part of the household of Little Garden's Creator. 

She moves faster than a hurricane and her strength is far greater than a run-of-the-mill War Deity. Thinking back now, the fact that she didn't notice when he disappeared, and that she couldn't catch up to him for half an hour, suggested inhuman physical abilities. 

"Well anyway! It's good to see you were unharmed. I heard you accepted a Water God's challenge and that scared me to death..." 

"Water God? ... Ahh, you mean that one?" 

Eh? Kuro Usagi was petrified. 

Izayoi was pointing at a barely visible long and white something floating in the river. Before Kuro Usagi comprehended what that was, the huge body raised its curved neck and said: 

"Not yet.... The Test is not over yet you brat!" 

What Izayoi was pointing at was an enormous serpent over 10m tall. It goes without saying, it was without a doubt a Water God that rules this area. 

"Serpent God!.... How did you manage to make him this angry, Izayoi-san!?" 

Izayoi explained the situation with a grin. 

"He started babbling something about 'Choose your trial' or something looking down on me. So I tested whether if he could test me. In the end the result was well ... disappointing." 

"You bastard... Don't get full of yourself, human! I won't be defeated by something like this!" 

The Serpent God howled in a high pitched voice and his eyes and fangs sparkled. Pillars of water were being created by powerful currents of air. 

Looking at the surroundings, Kuro Usagi can assume the numerous trees scattered around twisted and torn are the result of their battle. 

If someone was swallowed up by those currents it's over. A human body would no doubt be mercilessly torn into a thousand pieces. 

"Izayoi-san get back!" 

Kuro Usagi tried to cover for him, but Izayoi's sharp glance stopped her. 

"What the hell are you talking about? The one who needs to step back is you Kuro Usagi. I'm the one who picked this fight and he accepted. If you interfere I will crush you first." 

The tone of his voice was dead serious. Kuro Usagi bit her lips, realizing there was nothing she can do once the Game had started. 

The Serpent God responded to Izayoi's words. 

"I applaud your spirit. On that account, if you manage to survive this blow, I recognize this as your victory." 

"Don't talk nonsense. A fight doesn't end by deciding the winner. It ends when the loser is decided." 

The winner was already clear. 

Hearing Izayoi's insolent words both Kuro Usagi and the Serpent God were speechless. 

"Phun, ... Those words will be your last!" 

Responding to the Serpent God's roar, the water from the river spiraled upwards. Tornado like whirlpools swirling even higher than the Serpent God were sucking up hundreds of tons of water. 

There were three whirling pillars of water. Each of them roared like a living being and moved like a serpent. 

The power that could call forth storms and even destroy whole environments. 

The power of the ones with the Gift of [Divinity]. 

"Izayoi-san!" shouted Kuro Usagi. 

But it's already too late. 

The swirling pillars of water ate into the riverbank, twisting and tearing the trees around, enveloping Izayoi's body. 

"....Haaa.....Don't be cocky!" 

It was a sudden occurrence. An attack exceeding the power of the storm. Izayoi inside the raging currents brushed aside the storm with one swipe of his hand. 

"No way!?" 

"Impossible!?" 

Their voices were filled with shock. That power far transcended the limits of human capabilities. 

The Serpent God let his guard down when the attack he poured all his power into got deflected so easily, but Izayoi did not miss this opportunity. 

He landed on the ground with a merciless laugh. 

"Well ... You were pretty good." 

An explosive noise like the ground is breaking apart sounded from under his feet. Izayoi jumped up to its upper body and hit the Serpent God so hard that its huge body flew upwards, then fell back into the river. The impact forced the water to overflow, flooding the surrounding forest. 

Izayoi returned to the shore looking annoyed. 

"Shit. I get wet a lot today. Kuro Usagi, you will at least pay the cost of cleaning, right?" 

Izayoi's joking words didn't even reach Kuro Usagi. 

The inside of her head was in disarray, that was the least of her concerns. 

(A human.... Defeated a Divinity? And with only raw strength? This kind of nonsense....!) 

Then she remembered the words of the Host that provided the Gift that was used to summon them. 

"They are without a doubt ... Among the most powerful Gift Bearers of humanity, Kuro Usagi." 

Kuro Usagi was sure those words were only lip service. 

They were said by a trustworthy person, but she doubted their truth even when she passed them on to Jin. 

(I can't believe it.... But if they really possess such powerful Gifts....! The revival of our Community could be more than just a dream!) 

Failing to control her excitement, she felt her heartbeat quicken. 

"Oi, what's up with you? If you don't watch out I will grope your breasts or legs or something." 

"Eh? Kyaa!" 

Izayoi moved behind Kuro Usagi and used one hand to reach for her voluptuous breasts from under her armpit while using the other to place it somewhere between her miniskirt and garter socks and made the gestures to touch her thighs. 

Kuro Usagi's moment of excitement was frightened out of her and she immediately pushed Izayoi away as she hopped clear of him as she yelled: 

"Wha-, du-, du-, are you a dummy!? You intend to defile my chastity that I've protected for 200 years!?" 

"The chastity you protected for 200 years? Uwa, I so want to defile it." 

"Are you a big dummy?! No, you are a big dummy!!!" 

She changed her question to a statement as an intended insult. 

The Rabbit species was like someone somewhere packed all his tastes and preferences into it, beautiful face, innocent, indomitable spirit. Because of that the number of ruffians targeting her was like the number of stars in the sky. 

So far no one was able to get close enough to touch her without her being able to react, never mind letting some big dummy - or rather, pervert - run his hand from her armpit to her breasts, almost touching them. 

"Well, it's fine for now. Let's keep this for future enjoyment." 

"I-Is that so!?" 

This laughing long awaited new recruit could very well be Kuro Usagi's natural nemesis. 

For a moment she had a distant look in her eyes. 

"B-By the way, what will you do about that Serpent God? Is he alive at all?" 

"I didn't go as far as taking his life. It was fun to fight him, but it wouldn't be any fun killing him. Once I've taken a look at the waterfall at the [Edge of the World] I will return to Little Garden." 

"In that case, let's receive the Gift at least. No matter what the Game details were, Izayoi-san is the winner. Serpent God-sama shouldn't have any complaints either." 

"Hm?" 

Izayoi looked at her with a perplexed expression. Then Kuro Usagi added like she remembered something. 

"When you compete with a deity in a Gift Game, you normally choose from 3 basic methods. The most popular ones are [Strength], [Knowledge] and [Valour]. When you choose a contest of strength usually a suitable opponent is prepared, but in this case you defeated the deity himself. We will undoubtedly get something wonderful! With this Kuro Usagi's Community can become more powerful than it is now♪" 

Kuro Usagi approached the Serpent God with steps like she was about to break into a dance. 

But Izayoi was looking at Kuro Usagi seemingly unsatisfied. 

"......" 

"Wha-What is it Izayoi-san? You have a scary expression, did I offend you in some way?" 

"...Nah. What you say is right. The winner gets something from the loser, Gift Games work like that. I have no problem with that, but... Kuro Usagi..." 

Izayoi's playful tone and expression was gone entirely. Similarly, Kuro Usagi's expression became tense too. 

"You are hiding something critical from the get go, aren't you?" 

"....What could you be talking about? If it's something about Little Garden I promised to answer all your questions, similarly anything about Gift Games too--" 

"Not that. What I'm asking you about is you lot, .... no ... I will ask questions I'm pretty sure I know the answer to. Why was it so important for you to summon us?" 

On the surface Kuro Usagi's expression did not change, but inside she felt intense turmoil. 

And that was because Izayoi's question was exactly about what she tried to hide. 

"That is... just as I said before. For you to enjoy and live here merrily..." 

"Aah, that's right. At first I thought it was purely out of someone's goodwill, or just a joke. I was having an extreme bargain sale of boredom and the other two must have had good enough reasons to come to Little Garden, seeing that neither of them protested at the least. So I didn't concern myself with your situation, but.... To me Kuro Usagi looks desperate somehow." 

That was the first time Kuro Usagi let her distress show. 

Her eyes trembled and looked back at him like he just hit her where it hurts. 

"This is just my hunch, but .... Isn't Kuro Usagi's Community a powerless - or due to some circumstances - a declined team, or something along those lines? So you called us to strengthen the organization. If I assume that this is the case, then your actions right now and that you seriously got mad when I refused to join your Community all makes sense. .... So? Bullseye right?" 

".......!" 


Kuro Usagi bitterly clicked her tongue in her mind. Having that fact come out at this point would be very inconvenient. 

Powerful assets they managed to summon after much hardship, she wanted to avoid letting them go at all costs. 

"And you hid this fact from us. Judging by that, we should still be able to choose a different Community, am I on the right track?" 

"........." 

"Your silence tells me everything Kuro Usagi. If you keep quiet at this point the situation will only get worse. Or is it alright with you if I go to a different Community?" 

"No, i-it isn't! Wait a moment please!" 

"That's what I'm doing, aren't I? Just tell me everything without keeping anything." 

Izayoi sat down on a nearby rock at the riverbank and took a listening pose. But to Kuro Usagi, telling everything about the state of her Community was too big of a risk. 

(At least if they would have noticed it after they signed the Community's Admission Agreement--!) 

After they signed the Admission Agreement they couldn't have left easily, even if the truth came out. They were planning on having them lend their strength for the bit-by-bit restoration of their Community, but it seems both Jin and Kuro Usagi had terrible luck. The opponents were world-class problem children. 

"If you won't tell me anything, then you won't. I'll just have to join some different Community." 

"... If I tell you ... Will you assist us?" 

"Yeah. If it's interesting enough." 

He was laughing loudly, but still, his eyes were not. 

Kuro Usagi realized at last that her sight was clouded. 

As opposed to the other two girls, who only listened to what Kuro Usagi said, this frivolous looking boy's eyes were intently trying to grasp what [The World of Little Garden] is like. 

"....Understood. Then Kuro Usagi will strengthen her resolve and tell you about our Community's terrible situation, as entertainingly as possible." 

Kuro Usagi cleared her throat. She was doing this mainly out of desperation. 

"Firstly, our Community does not have a [Name] to call itself. Therefore when someone wants to address us, they refer to us with the 'No Name' pseudonym." 

"Hee ... Rough treatment, huh? Then?" 

"Furthermore, we don't have an Emblem that represents the pride of our Community. This Emblem also fills the important role of indicating the territories of the Community." 

"Hmm. Then?" 

"Beside the [Name] and [Emblem], we don't have any of our core members anymore. To put it more bluntly, out of the 122 members only Jin-bocchan and Kuro Usagi possesses a Gift powerful enough to participate in Gift Games, the rest are all children under the age of 10!" 

"Truly on the brink of destruction, huh!" 

"Exactly as you said--♪" 

Laughing at Izayoi's composed words, Kuro Usagi bumped her head against her knees with a thump. Saying it out loud, she couldn't help but think that their Community is really at the end of its life. 

"And how did it come to that? Is Kuro Usagi's Community functioning as a nursery or something?" 

"No, all their parents were abducted. By the hands of the greatest calamity of Little Garden ... a [Demon Lord]." 

Hearing the words [Demon Lord], Izayoi, who was only nodding so far, raised his voice for the first time. 

"De...Demon Lord!?" 

His eyes sparkled like a child who just noticed a new toy in the display window. 

"Demon Lord! What the hell, how cool is that!? There is someone in Little Garden who's called by that wonderful name?" 

"We-Well ... Yes. But it's probably a little different from Izayoi-san's imagination." 

"Really? But if he calls himself Demon Lord, then he must be powerful, diabolical, tough as hell scoundrel that no-one minds if I crush with all I have." 

"We-Well ... if you defeat one, you will probably receive a lot of gratitude from a lot of places. Depending on the conditions it may be possible to make one your subordinate after you defeated it." 

"Hoo" 

"The Demon Lords are certain war deities that belong to a special privileged class in Little Garden who have the authority called [Host Master]. If someone is challenged by them to a Gift Game, it's over, no one can refuse. We were challenged to a Game by a Demon Lord with Host Master authority, forced to participate, and our Community ... was robbed of everything it needs to function as a proper Community." 

This wasn't a figure of speech either. Kuro Usagi's Community was robbed of its status, prestige and even all its members. All that remained was ruined vacant land and the children. However Izayoi did not show any signs of sympathy, he only reshuffled his legs while sitting on top of the rock. 

"But not having a Name or Emblem is a real shame. What hurts the most is there is nothing to indicate its territory. Can't you make a new one?" 

"That...that is..." 

Kuro Usagi put both her hands against her chest and stopped speaking. 

Izayoi's point was valid. A Community without a Name or Emblem can't display its pride and cannot gain people's trust. The lack of an Emblem in this World of Little Garden means your Community won't be recognized as an organization by others. 

That is why Kuro Usagi and the rest had bet their hopes on such a last resort method as summoning new allies from other worlds. 

"I-It is possible. However changing its name means the complete dissolution for a Community. But that would be no good! What we want more than anything ... Is to protect the place for our comrades to return to!" 

To protect the place for their comrades to return to. That was the first time Kuro Usagi words reflected her true feelings. 

To protect the place to return to for the comrades lost in the Game with the [Demon Lord], they vowed to protect the Community, even if it means they will be frowned upon by their surroundings. 

"Its a thorny path. But while protecting the place for our comrades to return to, we will slowly rebuild our Community ... and someday, we want to reclaim the Name and Emblem of our Community and display it proudly. To that end there is no choice for us, but to rely on powerful Players like Izayoi-san! Would you lend your impressive strength to our Community.....!?" 

"...Phuun. Pride and comrades from the Demon Lord..." 

She was asking with a deep bow. In contrast to that Izayoi responded with an apathetic voice to her obligatory confession. His attitude was like he didn't even listen to what Kuro Usagi said. 

Kuro Usagi's shoulders dropped and she looked like she was about to cry. 

(If he refuses at this point ... our Community will ... ) 

Kuro Usagi bit her lips. If it leads to such regret, it would have been better to explain everything from the beginning. 

The person in question, Izayoi, sluggishly rearranged his crossed legs and after a good 3 minutes of silence, 

"Sounds fun, that." 

".............Huh?" 

"Don't 'Huh?' me. I said I will cooperate. Be a bit more happy, Kuro Usagi.", said Izayoi sounding displeased. 

The dazed Kuro Usagi asked 3-4 times more while standing up. 

"E....W-what? Is this where this was headed?" 

"It was. Or you don't need me? If you say rude things I will really go somewhere else." 

"Do-Don't do that, don't do that, you absolutely mustn't do that! We need Izayoi-san!" 

"Honesty is best. Go wake up that snake quickly and get that Gift. After that we will go see the waterfall at the end of the river and the [Edge of the World]." 

"Ye-Yes!" 

Kuro Usagi joyfully hopped on top of the Serpent God and moved close to its jaw. 

Izayoi was looking at them discussing something in the distance, when suddenly a blueish light filled the surroundings. When the slowly moving source of the light finally transferred from the head of the Serpent God to Kuro Usagi's hands, she hopped back to in front of Izayoi. 

"Kyaa-Kyaa-Kyaa-♪ Look! We received a sapling of a water tree this large! If we have this we won't have to buy water from other Communities! This will help everyone a great deal!" 

She was jumping around screaming 'ukyaa♪' while hugging a sapling of a tree called a water tree. Izayoi wasn't familiar with the circumstances of the Community or Little Garden, but it seemed very important to Kuro Usagi. 

"It's good that you like it that much, but can I ask you something?" 

"Go ahead, go ahead! I will answer not just one, but even three or four of your questions if you want-♪." 

"That is very fat bellied of you." 

"Who are you calling fat bellied!?" 

Getting angry, being happy, she was a very busy bunny. 

"Well it's an unimportant question, but if you wanted that thing so much why didn't you challenge this snake? As far as I can see, you seem far stronger than him." 

She showed a bit surprised reaction, but then her eyes became melancholic. 

"Aah ... about that. The reason behind that comes from the fact that Rabbits are called the [Highborn of Little Garden]. Rabbits possess a special privilege, like [Host Master], but it's called [Judge Master]. If someone with [Judge Master] authority serves as a referee for a Game, neither of the participants can break the rules of the Gift Game--, or more accurately, the defeat of the rule breaker is immediately decided." 

"Hee. That's a good deal. That means if we conspire with Kuro Usagi we will be unbeatable in Gift Games." 

"That is not what I'm saying at all! Breaking the rules = Defeat. Rabbits' eyes and ears are connected to the center of Little Garden. That means regardless of a Rabbit's will, defeat is decided, and the Chips can be collected. And if you try to sway the verdict with force, then..." 

"Then...?" 

"We self-destruct." 

"You self-destruct...?" 

"In spectacular way too! As a compensation to having the rights of [Judge Master], there are a few [Constraints] in place. 

    First. After serving as a referee for a Gift Game, counting 15 days, cannot participate in other Gift Games. 

    Second. Cannot participate without the Host's approval. 

    Third. Cannot participate in a Game situated outside Little Garden. 

Well there are more, but the main reasons why I couldn't challenge Serpent God-sama to a Game is those three. Besides Kuro Usagi's referee work was the Community's only income, inevitably there were not many opportunities to participate in the Community's Games." 

"I see. Even with considerable abilities, if you can't participate, then there is nothing you can do." 

He shrugged his shoulders and started walking down the riverbank. 

He was heading for the Great Waterfall of Tritonis at the Edge of the World. Kuro Usagi, who was carrying the sapling of a water tree which was around as tall as her, caught up to him with a short jog. 

"Kuro Usagi also has a question for you, Izayoi-san." 

"Denied. Just kidding. Let's hear it." 

"Eh? Ah, ok. Why did Izayoi-san decide to cooperate with us?" 

"Hm... . I could give you a straight answer, but that would be no fun. I will change the question slightly. Why do you think I want to see the [Edge of the World]?" 

Kuro Usagi pretended to ponder the question while taking long steps. 

"Is it .... Because it's fun, as expected? Izayoi-san is a self-proclaimed hedonist after all." 

"Half right. Then why is it that I've found it fun?" 

Mumu~. This time Kuro Usagi was seriously thinking about the answer. 

"Its time-out." 

"There was a time limit!? Y-You can't do that! Adding a time limit for a Game is against the rules, unless it's done beforehand!" 

"Are you serious? Then Kuro Usagi will self-destruct now?" 

"Why would I self-destruct now!?" 

Izayoi kept moving onward, teasing Kuro Usagi in the process. 

Four hours have passed since the three of them - Izayoi, Asuka and Yō - were summoned to Little Garden. The sun was setting steadily and it was almost evening. 

"So, at the end what is the right answer for your question?" 

"Let's see... To put it simply, it's because there is a sense of adventure to it. In my world our predecessors took part in every possible kind of adventures, almost none were left that was suited for me. So I thought, if it's a different world, then there may still be some amazing ones left that are worthy of me. In other words, going to see the [Edge of the World] is for stocking up on the necessary thrill for me to survive, or something like that." 

"I-I see. Izayoi-san wants to feel the thrill of adventure, am I right?" 

"Yeah. Living for the thrills is the basis of being a hedonist, isn't it?" 

"I see.... Nn? Then the reason you are lending your strength to Kuro Usagi is-?" 

"It's become quite dark already. If the sun goes all the way down, we might not see the rainbows. Let's hurry." 

She hurriedly went after Izayoi who changed his walking pace. 

Even after sundown a great view is a great view, but Izayoi probably wants to witness it both before and after the sunset. 

Watching the sun set, Izayoi murmured. 

"It seems the sun revolves around the world, like in the Ptolemaic theory..." 

"You realized it? That sun is genuine god-made sun that revolves around Little Garden. They say in the Upper Echelons of Little Garden there is a Game for the command right of the sun." 

"That is quite something. I would really want to participate in that someday." 

To Kuro Usagi the laughing Izayoi looked genuinely delighted for the first time. 

After that they walked for another half-an-hour before reaching the Great Waterfall of Tritonis at last. 

"Oohhh----!" 

The waterfall of Tritonis was dyed crimson basking in the light of the sunset, the violent spraying of water created a myriad of rainbows. 

The elliptic looking mouth of the river continued on to the distance far away, the flowing water ran over the [Edge of the World] and fell down to the endless sky beneath. 

Kuro Usagi explained while enduring the wind and the water spray falling from the cliffside. 

"So, how is it? This is the Great Waterfall of Tritonis, it's width is around 2800m. There probably wasn't a waterfall like this one in Izayoi-san's world, right?" 

"--Aah. It's honestly amazing. So it's around two times the width of Niagara. What is it like below this [Edge of the World]? Is it carried by a huge turtle after all?" 

According to one of the first theories, the world is not spherical, instead it floats on water, on the back of a huge turtle. Izayoi was probably thinking about that. 

Izayoi stuck his head out happily over the cliff expecting to find a huge turtle. 

He imagined something like a dark abyss below, but only saw the same sunset sky below the cliff and everywhere else. 

"Sadly that is not the case. Supporting this world are pillars known as [World Axes]. Nobody knows exactly how many of them there are, but one of them pierces Little Garden, it's that huge column over there. There is a legend that says the reason behind Little Garden existing in this incomplete form is because somewhere someone pulled one of the [World Axes] out and took it home, but..." 

"Hahaa, that's amazing. Then we should be thankful to that big idiot." 

Watching the Great Waterfall of Tritonis dyed darker crimson as the sun was slowly going down, Izayoi suddenly asked Kuro Usagi a question, as if he just remembered it. 

"The Great Waterfall of Tritonis, was it? Is Atlantis at the upstream of this river of something?" 

"Hm, I wonder. Besides the vastness of the World of Little Garden that has a surface area of a sun, Kuro Usagi is not that familiar with the state of the outside of Little Garden. Nonetheless-- , if we move our headquarters to the Upper Echelons of Little Garden, there may be available documents there with information about that." 

"Haah, 'If you want to find out, keep helping us until then.' is it?" 

"No, no. If you seek adventures, then this is Kuro Usagi's recommendation." 

"Well thanks, that is very kind of you." 

Izayoi started searching for a spot to enjoy the great view from, then he started speaking suddenly. 

"Well, you called me out to this nonsensical and fun looking world. I will do my part for that. But I won't help you persuade the other two. I don't mind if you trick or deceive them, but I'd prefer if it didn't cause trouble in the future. If we want get by as part of the same team, then even more so." 

"....I understand." 

Kuro Usagi had a deep regret in her heart. 

Yes, they are allies who will be fighting alongside each other in the same Community. By trying to take advantage of them just because they are problem children, they would just lose all the trust they would otherwise be able to gain. 

The importance of the Community made Kuro Usagi forget about this fact. That was extremely rude towards those new comrades. 

(Should have explained it all at the beginning... I wonder if Jin-bocchan is all right?)



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