This Thing Has a Favorability Rating, Too? (Part 2)

That way, even if we don't catch them, it won't affect the relationship too much.

"Also, although I don't want to say it, there is actually a chance that the first battle here will be the decisive battle, which is a good thing."

Liu Bai sighed.

Right now, all the Herrscher of Dominion are in one city.

In other words, the Herrscher of Dominion can transform into a mob at almost any time.

Of course, it doesn't matter if it's a motley crew; the Acheron are the "weapon of the final battle" prepared for this.

Herrscher of Dominion dare to merge into a mob, the Acheron will carry them away. However, if someone is unlucky enough to run into the mob, they can only try to wait for rescue.

"The first battle is the decisive battle..." Miyuki Chiyo licked her lips, visibly excited.

Liu Bai pouted. Okay, it's his brain that's not working properly to tell Zhan Gui this.

After explaining, Liu Bai got up and prepared to go to the kitchen to find something to eat—after all, he needed to replenish his energy.

"By the way, Lord Liu Bai, speaking of artificial snowfall, is it possible to get some snow on the island?" Miyuki Chiyo called out to Liu Bai again, "After all, it would be a bit of a shame if there were no snow at all in winter..."

Having gotten used to snow, it feels quite strange to Miyuki Chiyo that she can't see snow now.

Especially during the Inazuma season, enjoying the snow and drinking wine is considered a traditional activity.

Raiden Makoto is currently unable to go outside and is unlikely to catch a cold.

"Hmm... I'll have to ask Xiao Ai about this. But Qingqiong Island should be considered a tropical island, right?"

Liu Bai scratched his head. He suddenly realized that his understanding of the Serenitea Pot was entirely based on theoretical knowledge, or rather, his preconceived notions from the original game.

To be honest, I have absolutely no idea how it works in reality.

... So, the true owner of the Serenitea Pot is indeed the Pottle Spirit Xiao Ai?

There was still some food left for him in the kitchen. After heating it up a bit, Liu Bai ate his fill and then went out to find Xiao Ai.

Speaking of which... although the system didn't give any task prompts, he still felt like he had received a task.

If we use the system template, it would be something like this:

[Task: Increase Constitution attribute to 8 points; Reward: Acheron]

"Xiao Ai".

"Master? Is there something you need?" The round, plump Pottle Spirit turned to look at Liu Bai, its tone still quite enthusiastic.

"Hmm... By the way, doesn't Xiao Ai need to move in?" Bai asked, a rare question.

After all, this little Pottle Spirit has a very low presence—well, Liu Bai admits that it's partly his fault for not seeking out the spirit pot when he doesn't need it.

"Eh? It's okay, you can just shrink into the pot when you're resting."

Xiao Ai shook her teapot.

"..." Bai stared at Xiao Ai's teapot.

Is this what they call a pot within a pot? There is indeed a small eave on the pot's body.

No, if you put it that way, wouldn't it make you really want to go inside and take a look?

"Eh? Master, what are you thinking about?"

The Pottle Spirit seemed to sense a sense of crisis and looked at Liu Bai with a wary look in its eyes.

"You can't get in."

... Is my intention really that obvious?

"Of course I know."

Liu Bai nodded, feigning composure, appearing completely innocent.

"Let's get down to business, Xiao Ai. Can you make snow fall from the pot?"

"Snowing?" Xiao Ai seemed surprised that Liu Bai would ask such a question. She pondered for a moment, gently shaking the teapot. "If you pay, I can do it."

Is the main point about paying?

Liu Bai's expression was strange. "Your performance doesn't seem very reliable."

"Well... it's mainly because your idea came so suddenly." The Pottle Spirit seemed to have seen what Liu Bai was thinking and said weakly, "But I think it should be possible. As for simulating winter... it should be achievable with a little effort."

"..."

So you really are the true owner of the Serenitea Pot!

I'm just a tenant, right? I'm the only one who spends money here!

"Landlord, does that mean you don't offer this service?"

"Eh? Master, what's that you call me?"

The Pottle Spirit looked completely bewildered.

"Hmm... we don't offer that service."

"But you can decide for yourself to provide it."

"Um."

Xiao Ai nodded obediently.

"I'm your home assistant, so I'll do my best to provide you with whatever you need."

This thing has ridiculously high privileges, doesn't it?

... Although she was surprisingly sweet-talking.

Liu Bai reached out and gently patted the little chubby bird's round face from both sides.

"Mmm~~" Xiao Ai made a very comfortable sound.

[Xiao Ai's Affection Level: 9934]

"...?"

What? You have a favorability rating too?

Liu Bai's expression was slightly subtle.

And... three digits?

However... well, people can't, or at least shouldn't.

It's just a chubby little bird that lives in a pot.

Oh no... looking at it this way, I seem pretty amazing?

She was just toyed with by Acheron, and now she still has the mind to think about all sorts of nonsense...

Maybe the person's initial favorability as Pottle Spirit was actually 1000, but you deliberately teased them several times without even asking their name, which caused their favorability to drop to just over 900?

Well... no matter what, people can't, or at least shouldn't.

Moreover, with this level of favorability, it seems I don't need to worry about anything.

"Hmm~~ Do you need a snowmaking service now?" The little Pottle Spirit escaped from Liu Bai's "clutches". "It only costs one thousand yuan a day, and it can simulate three or four months of winter."

What does it mean to "only" need one thousand?

Using the cutest tone to make outrageous demands here?

Okay, a thousand a day is expensive, but considering that changing the celestial phenomena for three or four months would only cost a maximum of 120,000... it seems like it's somewhat acceptable?

Pshaw! This isn't reality! What a load of rubbish!

"Can I get it for free? Just this once, please."

Liu Bai asked an extremely shameless question.

Money is not the problem, but it is a problem if the money is not well spent.

With over 900 favorability points... I can get it for free once, right?

"No, no, that won't do! This is a matter of principle! Besides, you already bought discounted items last time!"

Oh... I think I really did beg and plead with Xiao Ai last time to buy a bunch of building materials at a 60% discount.

"Okay, okay, 120,000 it is... I'll buy some more plants."

Liu Bai bought a few more "blooming cherry blossom trees"—well, this was also to take into account the needs of Miyuki Chiyo and even the entire Narukami Group.

In addition, this area is indeed a bit bare— Liu Bai, being a rough man, doesn't really pay much attention to the greening of Serenitea Pot —especially since there is already grass here.

"Oh, will the grass wither?"

"No... Ah, if you wish, that's fine too."

"... fake grass?"

"Wow, that's amazing!"

The dialogue felt a bit absurd...

After the purchase was confirmed, a cool breeze instantly wafted into the Serenitea Pot.

The few female superheroes strolling outside were only slightly puzzled; well, these people really could wear short skirts on the street in winter.

Then Liu Bai found a spot and planted the blooming cherry blossom tree directly opposite the window of the real room.

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Liu Bai."

Kamisato Ayaka stood beside Liu Bai, looking at the tall cherry blossom tree, and then bowed to Liu Bai.

[Kamisato Ayaka's Affection Level: 4244]

"The cherry blossoms are so beautiful; I'm sure the Shogun will like them too—"

"Kitsune Saiguu! Don't you dare run away!"

"You talk as if Chiyo can catch up with me!"

Two people jumping down from a distant building interrupted Kamisato Ayaka's words of thanks.

Yes, Miyuki Chiyo of her word; it seems she's really prepared to skin Kitsune Saiguu, with her sword in hand.

However, the problem is... well, it's impossible to catch up.

Warriors can't outrun mages—although Kitsune Saiguu is a mage, her eight points in agility are unmatched, and the only one in her family with faster legs is Acheron ...

Well, Miyuki Chiyo, even Raiden Ei couldn't outrun Kitsune Saiguu on foot.

Of course, in other aspects, he's still a fragile mage.

In comparison, both are foxes, but the Yae Miko's agility is a pitiful 3, indicating that the problem is not due to race.

You've caused too much trouble, so if you can't run fast enough you'll get killed, right...?

"... Please excuse my poor attempt."

Kamisato Ayaka's words of gratitude turned into an apology.

These older relatives of ours are a real handful.

Miyuki Chiyo is still at the Kitsune Saiguu, and due to the island, the two are moving closer to it.

"This place is all water! Let's see where you can run today!"

"Anyway, you can't catch me!"

Kitsune Saiguu pounced like a tiger, leaping directly behind Liu Bai.

Then suddenly he hardened up – although Kitsune Saiguu has always been hardened up.

"Come! Chiyo! Let's fight to the death!"

Kitsune Saiguu pushed Liu Bai from behind, using Liu Bai as a human shield.

"Go! Lord Liu Bai!"

"Get out from behind Lord Liu Bai!"

"No way!" Kitsune Saiguu wrapped his arms around Liu Bai's neck from behind. "Come here!"

"..."

When the Miyuki Chiyo was moved to the left, the Kitsune Saiguu would then face the direction that the Liu Bai would turn towards.