The task that popped up in the Joy Shop stunned everyone. They actually had to go out and fight back? And what did that "reputation penalty" mean? The consequences of failure sounded pretty dire.
"Everyone noticed that this task was accepted by default, right? We don't know what kind of mischief that catgirl god is up to, but that reputation penalty definitely won't be good."
"So for this mission, everyone must work together to eliminate five hundred Dr. Ratios. No slacking off. Since the mission has arrived, sorry for the trouble, but the newcomers will have to join the fight too."
"Also, perhaps because everyone has gathered here, Joy Points will be concentrated within the settlement and distributed according to everyone's overall plan."
"Now then, newcomers, please come here to collect your starting weapons. Once you eliminate ten Dr. Ratios, you can upgrade your weapon."
The settlement's leader, thirteen-year-old Gallagher, shouted to the crowd. As expected, he was wearing the exceedingly wise Big Brain Eyepatch.
The Family members also wore Big Brain Eyepatches and held their Idiot-Repelling Weapons as they looked at everyone. It was clearly a serious matter, but the intelligent gleam in their eyes made many people struggle not to laugh.
"Hey, I'm pretty comfortable with my revolver. Do I have to switch?"
Bottio looked at Gallagher and asked curiously.
"I know what you're thinking. We don't want to use these ridiculous weapons either, but we have no choice. Only Idiot-Repelling Weapons can effectively deal with Dr. Ratios. Other weapons can hurt them a little, but not much."
"So everyone needs to cooperate. Start distributing the starting weapons!"
Gallagher shouted, and the Family members began handing out starter Idiot-Repelling Weapons to the newcomers.
"Uh, I like revolvers. Do you have any?"
Bottio asked the Family members.
"Of course,