At the No-Name base.
Of course, Aslan and Kurousagi had no idea what Shiroyasha was currently doing. After all, she had vanished like a ghost for not just one or two days.
"Oh, by the way, Kurousagi, I have two friends I need to call,"
Aslan suddenly remembered something. Especially since Shiroyasha's reaction had been so overwhelming, he hadn't had time to discuss these matters earlier.
"We saved a world together."
Of course, the two of them were merely sidekicks.
One could even say they were the first team Aslan had ever formed.
Hearing Aslan's words, Kurousagi turned around helplessly, looking at him with slight displeasure.
"Mr. Aslan, why didn't you tell me earlier? That way, Kurousagi could have prepared a welcome party or something."
"After all, these are new members joining. How can we not make a proper event out of it?"
Kurousagi didn't care about their identities. She was simply happy that new members were joining.
However, upon hearing her words, Aslan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Did this silly rabbit really consider herself a fellow community member?
Well, whatever—now she truly was a fellow member.
Aslan shook his head helplessly and smiled.
"I wanted to tell you earlier. But Kurousagi, have you forgotten? How long have I even been here? Only a few hours!"
Hearing his words, Kurousagi turned her face away in embarrassment. It seemed she had indeed forgotten that Aslan hadn't even been in Little Garden for a full day.
As for comrades who saved a world—perhaps they had just met. How could he have informed her in advance?
"Mr. Aslan, then I'll go prepare the party for tonight."
Kurousagi hurried off with a flushed face, heading toward the outer city, which was now the namesake of No-Name's base—End of the World.
She went to prepare dishes for tonight's celebration.
The community members still needed comfort after being attacked by the Demon King.
At this crucial moment, the arrival of Aslan and his comrades must be properly announced.
To strengthen Aslan's positive impression and sense of belonging toward No-Name.
Yet the only thing Kurousagi could be grateful for now was that Arcadia's education system had been good enough that, even after the Demon King's attack, the remaining children were strong and had proactively taken on responsibilities.
The older ones cared for the younger ones, and now they had spontaneously formed groups, already discussing what they should do next.
This also solved the problems No-Name was facing—
Such as fetching water, food supplies, and handling the remaining community assets.
In places overlooked by Kurousagi, Aslan, and Shiroyasha, these children displayed maturity and resilience they shouldn't have had at their age.
One could say that even if Aslan hadn't come, and even if the three protagonists from the original story hadn't arrived, No-Name wouldn't have returned to its peak—but when these children grew up, they wouldn't be far from it.
Seeing Kurousagi leave, Aslan shook his head helplessly, no longer thinking about the silly rabbit.
Better to summon Shizuka and Saeko first.
"Aslan-chan, is this Little Garden?"
Shizuka looked around curiously. But why did this place feel so desolate?
Wasn't it said to be a paradise for gods and demons? It didn't look like that at all. It felt more like a barren wasteland.
As for Saeko, the moment she appeared, she immediately closed her eyes, adapting to her new body.
"Yes. You're now in Little Garden."
Aslan gave a slight nod, then pulled out Shizuka's and Saeko's creature cards, checking the Gifts granted to them by Little Garden's Central Core.
"Let's see, what Gifts did you two receive?"
"Status: Murderer, and the Blessing of Asclepius. Both are excellent Gifts."
The "Murderer" Spirit Status changed Saeko's race, unlocking her true nature and transforming her into a newly born Murderer.
Oni race Status wasn't considered weak in Little Garden, especially the Murderer known for killing.
It was a race that fully concentrated strength, durability, regeneration ability, bloodlust, and combat instincts from the Oni.
One could say they were born to fight, and died to kill.
In Little Garden, only gods and naturally born Demi-God races like the Asura could match Saeko.
As for the achievements Saeko received, they weren't granted to her all at once, but in the form of rapid growth buffs.
Until these achievements were exhausted, Saeko could be said to gain ten times the results from her efforts.
The achievements she received were almost enough to support her growth all the way to the top tier of Five-Digit.
Meanwhile, Shizuka's Gift came from the blessing of the Greek medical god, Asclepius.
Of course, this wasn't a blessing directly granted by Asclepius of the Greek divine group. Asclepius in Little Garden was still Four-Digit.
But it was a blessing bestowed by Little Garden's Central Core in the name of Asclepius, allowing Shizuka to receive divine assistance in studying and researching the medical field.
Making her a rare medical staff member in Little Garden.
In the outer world, a doctor's status was already very high—and in Little Garden, it was even higher.
After all, ordinary wounds or illnesses didn't need treatment. A few minutes later, they'd heal on their own.
When someone reached the point where they needed to see a doctor and use medical Gifts, it meant they were nearly dead, unable to recover, or cursed.
The importance of high-digit medical staff could be imagined.
Currently, Shizuka and Saeko, who held savior achievements, were like protagonists starting training with cheats.
At least, until their achievements ran out and they hit their growth limits, they would remain in this state of rapid growth.
This was why achievements were so important in Little Garden's Central Core.
This was merely the most basic use of achievements.
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"Aslan-chan, how is it? Our Gifts?"
Shizuka asked anxiously. Even Saeko couldn't help glancing over, awaiting Aslan's answer.
"Your Gifts are excellent. Both of you almost have the potential to become gods!"
Aslan said with great satisfaction, loudly informing Shizuka and Saeko about their Gifts.
Before coming to Little Garden, Aslan had introduced them to Little Garden—at least its basic rules.
So they wouldn't worry about being unable to keep up, only serving as mere sidekicks.
"Aslan-chan is the best!!"
Upon hearing that she had godly potential and would remain eternally youthful, Shizuka immediately jumped into Aslan's arms with immense joy.
Even Saeko couldn't help but smile. She no longer had to worry about being unable to keep up with Aslan.