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#1158 The Power to Perceive

The unexpected three-round showdown between the Farm and Alexander’s team has begun.

The first round was an angel battle, where our farm's representative, Horkosfon, showcased her deep-rooted love for natto, securing a solid victory.

The second round followed, featuring our very own Sensei, the Lifeless King, who used his wisdom and overwhelming power to defeat Alexander’s faction’s formidable butler, sealing another win for us.

With two out of three rounds won…
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#1157 Summit of Wisdom

Before I knew it, the best-of-three showdown had been decided.

The Farm Team vs. Mountain of the Sacred White Maiden Team.

The first match, which happened between angels, went to Horkosfon, who made full use of her vast experience.

And now, the second match...
The world's most terrifying face-off: a Lifeless King duel.

The Farm Kingdom’s planned trade fair had brought a special guest from our farm, our very own Sensei.

"Sorry to call you out so suddenl...

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#1156 Angelic Collision

"If yacall for me, I’ll be there in a flash! The ultra-cute, super-cool love angel, Songokufon, has arrived! Bankai!!!"

Oh, hey, Songokufon. Long time no see.
By the way, I heard you’ve been hanging out with Alexander lately?

"Saint, bro, you’ve gotten kinda gloomy since the last time I saw ya. What’s up? Gettin’ old n' drying up or something?"

Don’t bring age into the topic!!!
This damn gyaru angel…! She’s as impossible to talk to as ever, alway...

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#1155 A Super Dragon Attacks 

'Sup, it’s me again.
The trade fair wrapped up without a hitch.

Well, there was a bit of chaos near the end thanks to Letasreit & Horkosfon’s sudden arrival, but everything eventually settled down.
The beans they introduced were a hit with the visitors, and they even managed to secure some new business contracts.

"Thanks for your patronage! If you’ve purchased some of our beans, we also offer delivery services, so don’t hesitate to ask! For all your bean-relate...

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#1154 Summit Inhabitants

My name is Alexander.

I’m just your average, everyday dragon.
I live quietly in a corner of what humans call the Human Kingdom, deep within my personal dungeon.

The name of my dungeon is the Mountain of the Sacred White Maiden.
Most dragons make their homes in mountain dungeons like this one. Naturally, dungeons attract humans: hunters, adventurers, thrill-seekers.

Some enter to cull the dangers before they spill out into the world. Some gather resources to make a ...

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#1153 Company Princess

B-Bean Kingdom?
What kind of country is that supposed to be?

"As the name suggests, it's a nation that loves beans! A country that lives for beans, by beans, and exists solely for beans!!!"
"The heavens did not place humans above beans, nor did they place beans beneath humans."

Horkosfon is saying some terrifying things, but in short, it's just the usual chaos with Letasreit and Horkosfon. Nothing new there.
For all the dramatic buildup, the punchline is underwhelming....

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#1152 The Bean Kingdom’s Counterattack

The trade fair is still in full swing.

Not only are the Big Three Nations participating, but smaller races and independent autonomous regions have joined in as well, making it an even bigger success than expected.

Since this event has been heavily promoted worldwide, visitors have come from far and wide, resulting in an overwhelming turnout.

In short, both general attendees and exhibitors are having an absolute blast.

“Hmm…! I came all this way for the limited-edit...

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#1151 Fountain of Wisdom

Phew, that was a good match.

After that, I spent about an hour playing God Figure with the Demon King.
It had been a while, but it was just as fun as ever.
And with all the updates over time, the game had gotten even better.

For a moment, I thought about getting seriously into it again… but with three kids just born, if I got too absorbed, Platy would definitely get mad at me...

Anyway, putting that aside for now, the main event today is the trade fair.

So fa...

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#1150 With Prestige on the Line

not sure how it posted the same chapter twice but ive updated it now, sorry about that!

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The trade fair is now open for business.

The Mermaid Kingdom was the first to set up their booth, and their display was nothing short of groundbreaking.
Could any other nation’s specialty goods possibly top that excitement? A fascinating question indeed.

"Fuhahahahaha…! With these hands, I shall grasp the heavens…!"

Oh, it’s the Demon King.
This must...

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#1149 Fruits of the Sea

And just like that, the day of the trade fair arrived.

Surprisingly, everything came together pretty smoothly.
Normally, an event like this would require a ton of prep work, but not so much this time.

Since each participating nation was responsible for their own preparations, all we had to do was provide the venue and wait.

The hosting nation, the Farm Kingdom, is still mostly undeveloped land, so there isn’t much to decorate anyway.

At most, we set up some displ...

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#1148 With Great Power Comes with Great Responsibility

I am Demon King Zedan.

I’m the ruler of the demon race, and my duty is to govern.
But oh, how difficult that duty can be.

It has been many years since I inherited the throne from my father.
There was hardly ever a time when things were easy.
During war, battles raged endlessly, and in times of peace, governance proved to be an even greater challenge.

Keeping the hard-won peace intact, reforming the old while searching for the new, and managing the ever-shifting...

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#1147 A Young Person’s Proposal

The Farm Kingdom-building project is coming along slowly but surely.
But just when things seemed to be settling down, another visitor arrived.

A new event is about to begin.

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"Oh, Ritheseus. How have you been?"
"Great! I’m always full of energy!"

Ritheseus had once studied on this very farm. Now, he’s steering the course of the newly formed Human Kingdom as its president.
In a way, he’s the perfect example of someone putting his farm-learned skills...

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#1146 What to Put on Karaage

It’d be a shame to wrap up this karaage talk so soon.

So, I went ahead and served karaage for tonight’s dinner on the farm.

Junior and Norito’s reactions when they saw the karaage:

“HOKKYO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!”
“WHOOOAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!”

Their excitement was way beyond my expectations.
I guess karaage really lights a fire in a kid’s heart.

Kids’ favorite dishes usually include hamburger steak, curry, omelet rice, ...

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#1145 The King of Fried Food

Hey there, it’s me again.

My grand plan for a mixer is finally showing signs of success.
Right after the event, I’ve already spotted a few new couples here and there.

When I first pitched the idea, everyone was all, ‘Are you out of your mind?’ or ‘Do you even know how guys operate?’
...But look at them now!

In the end, love always wins!!!

It’s all thanks to my using every last scrap of knowledge and guesswork to pull off this mixer!
Sure, we n...

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#1144 Co-Villagers

Tomia.
…Wow, how many decades has it been since someone last called me by that name?

When I still lived in my hometown, that’s what everyone called me.
But once I started working at the brothel and was given the stage name Rita-Shiera, I practically forgot it ever existed.

“…………”
“Uh… did I get it wrong?”
“?! No! I mean...no, you didn’t!”

Basically, what I’m trying to say is that Tomia is, in fact, me. That much isn’t wrong at ...

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#1143 Question Time

I am Rita-Shiera, the courtesan.

And so, this so-called mixer continues on.

“All right then, since this is a mixer, let’s bust out the booze! Nothing breaks the ice like a good drink! We’ve got fries on the table, so obviously, beer’s the perfect match!!!”

They hand me a brimming cup of foamy liquid.
This…is really tasty?!

The chilled drink tickles my tongue, and the fizzy bubbles slide right down my throat.
The cold, bubbly texture washes away the ...

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#1142 Mixer is Short for What?

“It’s a mixer!!!”

I am Rita-Shiera, a courtesan.
…But still.

What on earth is happening here?
They’ve sat me down at a big table, with seating arranged so that men are on one side and women on the other.

And I’m on the women’s side.

It’s like they want us to have some sort of conversation, men talking to women, face to face.
But what exactly are we supposed to do?

“This is a mixer!!!”

That excited hollering comes from the sam...

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#1141 A Courtesan Used to Living Anywhere

I am Rita-Shiera.

A human courtesan from the royal capital.
That said, I was shipped off to this backwater site at the whim of those in power.

This land is still completely undeveloped, with no roads or infrastructure.
We’ll have to start from scratch if people are to live here, which means surviving will be anything but easy.

All of us came from a cushy life in the capital, pampered like we were wrapped in cotton. How on earth are we supposed to manage in a p...

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#1140 A Courtesan Leaving the Capital

I, Rita-Shiera, a courtesan, let out a disappointed laugh at the orders I’d more or less been expecting all along.

“So this is finally the part where they toss me aside.”

I’m well aware that I’m past my prime as a working courtesan.

They’re sending me off to some far-flung frontier, so remote it’s barely habitable.
Anyone could tell at a glance this is what they call a demotion.

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#1139 A Profession that Eases Loneliness

...Huu.
My name’s Rita-Shiera.

They say I’m the finest courtesan in the entire Human Kingdom.
Though let’s be honest, there’s always someone claiming to be “Number One” in this business, no matter where you go.

I’ve been in the trade for a long time now.

Back in the days when war was all anyone talked about, our kingdom was a much harsher place than you could ever imagine now.

Crops withered, harvests were pitiful, and people starved.
Parents ...

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#1138 The Demand for Women

“My Lord, there’s trouble in the development site.”

Oh, great. Another one?
I was in the middle of farm work when I got the report from the goblins.

Well, I did figure there’d be one problem after another. The development site, and by extension, this whole budding Farm Kingdom, is still brand new.
Naturally, issues are going to pop up left and right.

That’s what you call growing pains.

Which is why we need patience right now, and we shouldn’t compla...

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#1137 I Think, Therefore I Am

It’s begun.

Settlers vs. Farm Monsters.
Chiki-Chiki Intelligence Showdown! Which Side’s the Real Lower Lifeform?!

“UOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!”

They’re fired up.
Is there any battle in the world they’re more desperate not to lose than this?

But seriously, they’re just competing to see who’s smarter, right?
Sure, they’ll figure out a clear winner for this one challenge, but does that really decide everything about being human…?!

“Humans vers...

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#1136 Singularity 

Facing the problem head-on, we headed straight to the troubled development site. 

When I arrived, the pioneers who were hard at work each day welcomed me with loud cheers. 

“It’s Lord Saint!” 
“Lord Saint has come to visit!” 

My popularity in the settlement has been shooting through the roof, and they’ve fully accepted me as their leader in this whole endeavor. 

Of course, I’m grateful. But today, there’s something I need to ...

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#1135 So Do Your Studies 

Studying?! 

That’s the last thing I want to hear! 
I mean, is there any kid born in Japan who genuinely likes studying?! 

Yet Orkubo and Gobukichi, the very ones who dropped that dreadful word, are all too eager to continue. 

“We thought long and hard about what we’re missing if we want to be recognized as proper people.” 
“And we concluded it was knowledge! Intelligence is the big difference between people and beasts!!!” 

<...

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#1134 Ministry Inauguration 

Now that I’ve treated myself to some sweet waffles, it’s time to get down to business and start building the Farm Kingdom! 

That said, I’m still at the stage where I’m laying down the groundwork. 

Everything around me is a blank canvas, so blank that I’m not even sure where to begin. Seriously, what do I start with? 

Anyway, the first thing I decided on is to give everyone an official position. 

After all, a nation is built by its people. ...

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#1133 Sweet Grids 

It’s me again; and I’m back at the farm. 

Man, making the rounds to greet everyone really drained me. 
Sure, it’s a necessary step toward building the Farm Kingdom, but for a total recluse with zero social skills like me, it was a brutal mission. 

And this was only the prep work. 
Once we connect with neighboring countries and set up proper cooperation, that’s when the real work of Farm Kingdom-building begins. 

From here on out, we’v...

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#1132 Confirmation of Trust 

Ritheseus vs. the Earl Lifeless King. 
Their fight is really heating up! 

“Special Attack! Immortal Spinning Slash!!!” 
“Gwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!” 

Taking advantage of a brief opening, Ritheseus unleashes a dramatic finishing blow that lands cleanly.  
The Earl absorbs the full impact and goes flying. 

“Impossible! I am the Earl Lifeless King! Even if I’m not on the same level as Sensei or the Professor, the fact that I...

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#1131 Setback and Comeback 

I’m standing in the Human Kingdom’s government office, completely at a loss. 
Because all of a sudden, Ritheseus here is trying to hand over the entire country to me! 

Hang on a second, Ritheseus! 
Weren’t you the one who’s been leading this country all along? 

You can’t just ditch it halfway! 

“But I’ve come to realize something precisely because I’ve been trying so hard. I… well, I don’t have nearly enough skill or experie...

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#1130 Returning Home Loaded with Honors? 

We’ve finally arrived in the Human Kingdom. 
More precisely, it’s the “New Human Kingdom,” a.k.a. the Human Republic. 

I’ve visited this country a couple of times in the past, but this is my very first official trip. Naturally, I’m on edge. 

“Don’t worry so much. The one in charge here is Ritheseus, right?” Platy says with a breezy tone as she walks beside me.  

Her confident air makes it obvious she’s far more used to her role...

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#1129 Worldwide Parade 

It’s me again. 
Phew… I’m completely wiped out. 

Standing in front of a crowd really does a number on my nerves.  
It’s so much more exhausting than swinging a hoe all day on the farm. 
This is the kind of fatigue that hits you right in the spirit, not just the body. 

First things first, I want to rip off these clunky accessories weighing me down and get out of this stiff outfit.  
Then it’s time to wipe off all this makeup! &nbs...

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