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"Everyone, split up and act! Maintain the momentum from the Fairy Forest!"
Daiyousei barked orders.
The Little Fairies spread out like a tidal wave, centered on the farm. They were a swarm of cute, giggling locusts. Every flower, berry, and mushroom was plucked clean.
The Fishing Pavilion.
"What are these Little Fairies up to?"
Remilia Scarlet sat in the pavilion Leo had built for catching Catfish. She sipped her tea elegantly.
It was impressive. Someone had hauled a table, chairs, a tea set, and desserts all the way out here.
Behind the scenes, Hong Meiling gave a thumbs up. She had carried everything.
The sickly Patchouli couldn't lift a book. The Imp (Koakuma) was weak. The Second Miss (Flandre) was a child. The Head Maid (Sakuya) was too dignified for manual labor.
So, naturally, the Gatekeeper did the heavy lifting.
"Treasure hunting, treasure hunting..."
A fairy ran past, chanting the mantra.
This caught the attention of a certain restless Second Miss.
"Treasure?" Flandre's eyes lit up.
Assimilation Successful.
Small? Check. Wings? Check. Chaotic energy? Double Check.
Flandre successfully blended into the fairy swarm. She had no idea what the "Treasure" was, but it sounded fun. Her sister was just sitting there posing. Boring.
"Wait, Flan!" Meiling panicked and chased after the vampire. Remilia sighed, maintaining her pose. She wasn't worried about Flan's safety; she was worried about Stardew Valley's safety.
The Southern Bridge.
Fujiwara no Mokou was trying to push Kaguya Houraisan into the river.
"Die, NEET!"
Reisen was pulling Mokou's shirt, trying to stop the murder. Tewi was lifting Kaguya's leg, trying to help the murder.
They stopped when the fairy swarm (plus one Flandre) thundered past.
They grabbed a random fairy. "What's happening?"
"TREASURE HUNT!"
"Treasure?" Kaguya's eyes sparkled.
She loved games. Real-life RPG quests? Even better.
With surprising strength, Kaguya flipped Mokou over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
"Let's go, Mokou! Adventure awaits!"
"PUT ME DOWN!" Mokou kicked and screamed. "You shut-in! How are you this strong?!"
(Friendly reminder: Kaguya is thousands of years old. Her "weak NEET" persona is just laziness. When she gets serious, she's a raid boss.)
Kappa Construction Site.
The site was invaded. The weeds Nitori hadn't cleared yet were stripped clean in seconds. The Kappas holding sickles stood there, dumbfounded.
Near the Mines.
"HEY! PUT DOWN THE SLIMES!"
Marisa chased a fairy who was running away clutching a Green Slime.
"That's my research subject! It was mating!"
Marisa grabbed her broom, ready to spank some fairies.
The Beach.
Wakasagihime (the Mermaid) was about to flop into the ocean to taste the salt water.
Suddenly, three fairies grabbed her.
"LOOK! A BIG FISH! TREASURE!"
They lifted her up and carried her away like a trophy. Wakasagihime struggled, but on land, she had zero leverage.
Because of Leo's little game, Stardew Valley was in chaos.
Leo ignored the madness. He walked over to a corner where Aya Shameimaru was squatting, covering her ears and eyes.
She had been hiding there ever since Eirin and Yuuka started "educating" Yukari.
I hear nothing. I see nothing. The Sage will not kill me.
"Miss Aya," Leo said. "Would you like to join Stardew Valley? Join now and receive a free property!"
System Alert:
Host a Large-Scale Event: COMPLETE. (The Treasure Hunt counts).
"Ah? Me?" Aya pointed to herself, stunned.
She thought they were enemies. Or at least strangers. But he was inviting her?
"Yes. Resident No. 005. Interested?"
Leo didn't care about her slander. Compared to the trolls on Bilibili, Aya's articles were mild. He was a completionist. He wanted to fill his Villager Dex.
"Hmph," Aya tossed her hair, trying to look cool. "Then Miss Aya will reluctantly agree. I'll cover you from now on. There is no secret in Gensokyo I cannot photograph."
She accepted the ID Card.
"As for lodging... pass," Aya said. "A reporter cannot have a fixed address. People try to bomb my house too often."
(Self-awareness level: 100).
Leo nodded. He walked toward the Kappa Office to pick up his tools.
As he passed the town square, he saw the tea party.
"You're finally here," Remilia Scarlet said, putting down her cold tea. Her arm was sore from holding the pose for twenty minutes.
"Fate guided me to meet you here."
She stood up, radiating majesty (and exhaustion).
"Greetings. I am Remilia Scarlet, Mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. I have been waiting for quite some time."
Sakuya ushered Leo forward.
Leo, a simple man who only used "Dear" when talking to customer service, blinked.
"Hello."
He had no idea why the Vampire Lord wanted him.