Chapter 4: So these are our [Gifts]?

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Good day ladies, gentlemen, and otakus.

I am back for the third update of the story. Yup~ I am doing a triple update, probably more if I have time.

In this Chapter I will finally reveal the name of the Gift Hajime has.

So stay tuned until the end alright?

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Flashback

At a sidewalk cafe of the Fountain Plaza, Asuka and You summarized what they've learned from listening to the explanation regarding the Community, holding their cups in one hand.

"I see. I understand more or less. In other words, [Demon Lord] is a term used for deities and such, who brandish their special rights in this world, and Master Jin's Community was toyed around and destroyed by them. Something like that?"

"Indeed, my lady. Deities do like cheeky humans since ancient times after all. Breaking something you love too much at the end is a common occurrence." Galdo Gasper spread his arms wide laughing ironically while sitting on the sidewalk cafe's chair.

"They've lost their Name, Emblem and all their main forces. All that remains is an extensive part of land in the residential zone. If they would've formed another Community when that happened, then the previous Community would've been remembered as remarkable. Now they are nothing more than another nameless and dishonored Community."

"..."

"Think about it for a bit. What can even a Community do that is not allowed to name itself? Trade? Being a Host? No one will trust an organization without a Name. Then participating in Gift Games? Yes, that is certainly possible. But will talented Gift Bearers gather to a Community that allowed its prestige and pride to decline so much?"

"Indeed. Probably nobody would want to join."

"Yes. He is nothing but a shameless ghost of the past clinging to their former glory, holding an impossible dream." He was inelegantly laughing loudly at Jin and his Community, almost ripping his colorful tuxedo.

Jin's face was bright red and his hands were in a grip on his lap.

"There is more. He talks about rebuilding his Community, but he is just a parasite relying on Kuro Usagi to support their Community."

"..."

"I really pity poor Kuro Usagi. Rabbits possess so many powerful Gifts that they are called the [Highborn of Little Garden], any Community would welcome them happily with open arms. Having a Rabbit to a Community means a great deal. And yet every day she runs around wrecking herself for those stupid brats, supporting that weakling Community, getting by only on her meager income."

"...I see. I understand the situation. Then Galdo-san, why is that you told us about this so politely?"

Asked Asuka with a hidden meaning behind her words. Galdo noticed that and laughed. "I will say it outright. Will you come to my Community together with Kuro Usagi if you please?"

"Wha-What are you saying Galdo Gasper!?" Jin Russel hit the table in his anger and protested.

But Galdo Gasper ferociously stared back at Jin. "Shut up, Jin Russel. If you would've changed your Name and Emblem in the first place, at least some people would've remained. You corner your own Community with your selfishness, yet you dare summon people from another world?"

"Tha-That is..."

"Did you think you could deceive someone who doesn't know anything? And if as a result you would make them bear the same hardship as Kuro Usagi..., then as a resident of Little Garden I have a duty to warn you."

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