Izayoi Sakamaki casually picked at his ear, clearly unwilling to get involved in anything here, and changed the subject. "By the way, now that Leticia is our companion again, shouldn't we throw a party or something? We can watch the Meteor Shower while we're at it."
"Good idea, but Izayoi, how did you know there'd be a Meteor Shower tonight?"
Hisato Asuka quickly asked about a gap in her knowledge, sounding rather puzzled.
"This? Let Black Rabbit explain. Isn't she the professional commentator?"
"Black Rabbit isn't a commentator! Black Rabbit is the Referee!"
Black Rabbit puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction, then began her professional explanation. "Actually, in Hakoniwa, once a Community's flag is taken down, the corresponding star or constellation in the sky falls from the heavens, creating a Meteor Shower. But how did you know that, Lord Izayoi?"
"Me? That's the benefit of reading more books. Did you think everyone had a figure like yours, where they could just lie down anywhere and never have to worry about food or clothes? Knowledge changes fate, you know!"
Izayoi Sakamaki glanced at Black Rabbit's voluptuous figure and spoke with ill intent.
"That's not true! Black Rabbit isn't that shameless!"
"Alright, I was teasing you. Come on, let's wake all the kids in the Community and throw a party."
Seeing Black Rabbit's embarrassed and angry expression, Izayoi Sakamaki burst into laughter and took the lead in leaving the room.
With the owner of the room gone, Hisato Asuka and the other guests felt awkward about staying any longer. They exchanged glances and began preparing for the party as well.
As Black Rabbit woke the little girls and boys from their dreams, they rubbed their eyes groggily, unsure of what had happened.
"Everyone, let's watch the Meteor Shower together tonight!"
That single sentence immediately got the children excited. As expected of a professional, huh?
Meanwhile, Izayoi Sakamaki and Leticia, the main figures of the matter, sat on the outskirts of the Community, looking up at the dazzling night sky.
"Master, shouldn't we go help?"
Hearing the noisy bustle behind them, Leticia looked at the seemingly idle Izayoi Sakamaki in confusion.
"No need. Let them handle it. I've already been busy all night, so it's just right to let them do some work."
Lying on the soft grass, Izayoi Sakamaki spoke indifferently.
Hearing Izayoi's words, Leticia smiled faintly. "What a surprise. You look so fierce, Master, but you're actually quite gentle inside."
"Huh? Did the petrification in your eyes not get lifted? Where exactly do you see me being gentle?"
Izayoi Sakamaki was a little thrown off by that remark and replied with an amused expression.
Leticia shook her head. "It's nothing. Master may not need to go, but I think I should help. After all, today is my first day back in the Community."
That was right. If Izayoi went to help now, wouldn't those proud people feel like they were useless? Like they needed help even with something this simple?
"Mm, go ahead."
Izayoi Sakamaki did not dwell on the matter. He simply enjoyed the cool night breeze and watched the stars glitter across the sky.
"Lord Izayoi, everything is ready. The Meteor Shower will arrive soon. Shall we begin now?"
Black Rabbit came to Izayoi Sakamaki's side and roused him from his memories.
Izayoi Sakamaki got up and stretched. "Of course we're starting now!"
"Everyone, the party is starting!"
After receiving Izayoi Sakamaki's approval, Black Rabbit announced it to the people whose eyes were already shining with Golden Light.
The moment she finished speaking, deafening cheers erupted. Everyone grabbed food from the long table and began chatting away.
Seeing the lively party, Izayoi Sakamaki could not help joining in. He picked up something resembling an octopus tentacle and took a bite.
Its tender texture and perfectly balanced sauce made Izayoi Sakamaki's eyes light up.
"This is delicious. Who made it?"
"Lady Kasukabe did."
Black Rabbit also could not stop praising the dish, her face full of happiness.
Izayoi froze for a moment, then took another bite of the octopus tentacle and praised, "Kasukabe? That's really impressive. To make food this good... she'd definitely qualify as a wife."
"Hehe, I didn't expect you to have thoughts about Kasukabe, Izayoi."
A voice came from behind Izayoi Sakamaki. When he turned around, he saw Hisato Asuka.
She smiled strangely, then pointed behind herself.
There stood Kasukabe Yō in a white formal dress, her face slightly flushed. When she felt Izayoi Sakamaki's gaze, she lowered her head shyly.
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"Hmph, Izayoi."
As if looking for an outlet for her embarrassment, Kasukabe Yō gave a soft snort.
"..."
"Everyone gets along so well."
Seeing this scene, Black Rabbit sighed emotionally. When she had first summoned them here, she had worried that the few of them might fall into conflict for various reasons. It seemed everything was moving in a good direction.
"Haha, indeed. But I think the Meteor Shower is about to arrive, isn't it?"
Hearing Black Rabbit's words, Izayoi Sakamaki naturally understood what she was thinking and smiled faintly.
Black Rabbit's ears twitched slightly before she raised her head. "Mm, it's already here."
At that, Izayoi Sakamaki and the others looked up. Every star in Perseus's constellation broke away from it, turning into meteors that streaked down from the sky.
"It really came."
Seeing such a spectacular sight, Hisato Asuka clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and began making a wish.
Not only her—many of the children in the Community, along with Kasukabe Yō, began making wishes as well.
Only Izayoi Sakamaki looked up at the Meteor Shower, his gaze carrying a trace of nostalgia.
Back then... I saw this beautiful Meteor Shower too.
Perseus completely vanished from the starry sky, and the Meteor Shower gradually came to an end.
"What a magical world. I wonder when our Community will hang high in the starry sky."
As the shock in her heart slowly faded, Hisato Asuka spoke with lingering fascination.
Izayoi Sakamaki said confidently, "I think... it'll be soon."
"Mm, I think so too. As long as everyone is here, one day our flag and symbol will be hung in the sky."
Black Rabbit turned to look at the confident Izayoi Sakamaki, then at Hisato Asuka and the others, who were filled with ambition, and spoke as well.
After the party, everyone had exhausted their energy and returned to their rooms to rest in fatigue.
Although Izayoi Sakamaki possessed the Third Perpetual Motion Engine and had endless stamina and physical strength, after a battle, he did not know what to do for the moment. So he simply lay down on his bed and went to sleep.
While he slept, White Night Yaksha and a Thousand Eyes attendant sat in a Thousand Eyes room, watching something similar to a television.
This television was also a Gift. It could observe everything that had happened anywhere, both in the present and the past.
"Unbelievable. Perseus was wiped out just like that. My, my."
White Night Yaksha waved the Folding Fan in her hand and clicked her tongue in amazement.
"It is indeed strange. Why can't the television observe the person responsible for the massacre?"
The Thousand Eyes attendant frowned as she watched a mosaic-like figure on the screen kill Perseus's leader, Luos Perseus, with a single look. It seemed that person had also subdued Al-Al, a Star Spirit.
She could not remain calm. Thousand Eyes was made up of all kinds of Communities, and Perseus was one of them.
If Perseus had been destroyed on White Night Yaksha's territory, this matter would not simply pass without a proper explanation.
Unlike the tense attendant, White Night Yaksha revealed a faint smile.
Well done, brat.
You left no trace, killed everyone who knew anything, and even Gifts cannot see who destroyed them.
Flawless.
I only need to hand this recording to the people at Thousand Eyes Headquarters. They won't have any reason to make things difficult for us.
"But... how exactly did this brat obtain Organizer Authority? Could he really have found a Demon King to challenge to a duel?"
Looking at the mosaic-like signature in the Contract Document on the screen, White Night Yaksha's curiosity grew stronger.
I have to find an opportunity to ask him properly.
That night, many people could not sleep. The destruction of a once-renowned Community was no small matter.
What was more, no one even knew who had destroyed it. The Communities of the Eastern Outer Gate all felt threatened.
At this moment, the people at Thousand Eyes Headquarters had also received the recording White Night Yaksha had sent. Talents with all kinds of strange Gifts began analyzing the person in the footage, hoping to find the one responsible for the massacre.
But no matter how hard they worked, they could not uncover the truth.
Most importantly, White Night Yaksha had already concealed Leticia's matter and found an excuse to send her to No Name.
The connection between White Night Yaksha and No Name was no secret among the upper ranks, and many important figures had unclear ties to this Community.
Such as Indra, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and others.
The sky gradually brightened.
The instigator of that sleepless night had only just awakened from his warm bed.
"Ah, another beautiful day. Where should I go have fun today?"
While washing up, Izayoi Sakamaki began thinking about where to seek pleasure today.
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After taking a lap around the Community, Izayoi Sakamaki gave up on seeking entertainment. A major incident had just occurred, and there was nothing enjoyable worth joining in on.
With nothing else to do, Izayoi Sakamaki returned to the Community, slipped into the library, and began researching information about mythology.
"Izayoi? Why are you here?"
Suddenly, Kasukabe Yō emerged from a corner of the library, holding an Illustrated Catalog of Phantasmal Beasts.
"I was bored, so I came to read and improve myself a little."
Izayoi Sakamaki shrugged helplessly, then casually pulled out a book on Mythological Gifts and began reading.
For some reason, Kasukabe Yō's cheeks reddened slightly, while the little cat beside her wore the expression of an old father.
"Meow. My Yō already knows how to find a boyfriend? Ah, youth."
"Calico Cat!"
Kasukabe Yō lightly kicked the cat. Her cheeks grew even redder, and she raised the book to hide her face in embarrassment.
Izayoi looked completely confused, having no idea what Kasukabe Yō was doing.
"By the way, Kasukabe, you can understand the language of every living creature, right?"
Suddenly, Izayoi Sakamaki seemed to think of something and turned to ask Kasukabe Yō.
Kasukabe Yō froze slightly, then nodded. "Mm... yes. Do you have some animal friends, Izayoi?"
"Not really. I was just wondering whether you could understand the language of planets."
"The language of planets? How could that be possible?"
"Maybe. If you could, your Gift would be incredible."
"Even if I could understand them, my Gift can only absorb the abilities of living friends. A planet would be too fantastical."
Kasukabe Yō roughly understood what Izayoi Sakamaki was thinking and shook her head.
If I could absorb a planet's abilities, wouldn't I instantly become absurdly powerful?
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