Lymar Village,

Kirkcour Woods, Rosendun.

12:20 a.m. 18th Banem 1092.

Meanwhile, unaware of the danger it just avoided, Drixlia zoomed past the clouds at breakneck speed, leaving a trail of lightning in its path. Seated atop it's back, Kashi hollered as the opposing winds buffeted him, threatening to throw him off Drixlia. The daeben, however, did not care, as he relished in the strange feeling of unison he shared with his steed.

Man and horse as one.

Kashi previously thought he had reached that realm, but looking back, he realized he had only been making a fool of himself. The true unity could only exist when there was no distinguishing between the rider and the steed. The moment when the rider did not even have to think for the steed to know what to do.

Yes, Drixlia currently felt like an extension of Kashi's limbs. Just like he did not think when moving his arms, he did not need to 'communicate' for Drixlia to move as he intended. It was a feeling he could not explain with words, so Kashi emptied his mind and instead buried himself in the liberating winds.

A couple of minutes later, Kashi and Drixlia finally returned to Lymar and landed at the village square. Drixlia came to a stop amidst a flash of lightning, drawing furtive, fearful glances from the centaurs who could not stop staring at it in shock.

Even Kashi who did not feel particularly comfortable with reverent gazes, could not help but feel a hint of pride. He patted Drixlia's neck with a pleased smile. "Hehe, seems like they respect you more than me."

"Kashi."

Goosebumps shot up the daeben's arms and back, but Kashi managed to hide his shock as he looked over his shoulder. As expected, the irritable white-haired assassin was seated behind him with a blank expression as always. "Wh-what are you doing?"

"I'm sure you have official work to do," Shadow replied in an even tone. "Get off. It's my turn."

"Huh?" Kashi muttered, but before he could even comprehend what Shadow meant, he found himself looking at the sky. 'Ah, he pushed me off' Kashi realized and quickly righted himself. He landed in a low crouch and then glared at Shadow whose gaze held a faint teasing glint. Kashi rose to his feet and sent the assassin a mocking glare. "Nice try. But Drix and I share an unbreakable bond. Better be careful or he'll throw you o—" Bzzt!

Kashi's eyes twitched as he stared at the lightning residue left behind and Drixlia shot to the skies with Shadow on its back. 'What man and horse as one? Drix, you traitor! Give me back my pride, you damned!' Kashi coughed as he swallowed his rage and embarrassment. 'At least the centaurs didn't notice right?' However, even that hope was dashed when Kashi notice the mirth in the centaurs' eyes. Even though they tried their best not to laugh out loud, the truth could not be hidden from their eyes.

Well, wasn't that grand.

Kashi sighed and shook his head. What's done is done. Besides, Shadow was right. He did have important stuff to do now. Kasha was reluctant to let go of the centaurs, especially after receiving the God of Worlds prompt. Initially, he had wanted the centaurs to pledge alliance to Rosendun, and maybe bolster Absalon's forces with a couple.

However, things had changed since he first set off for Kirkcour Woods. The knowledge he could had people to his inner world had completely changed the daeben's line of thought. Kashi had already begun formulating a new plan that would stun the world, but first he needed to convince the centaurs.

Kashi braced himself as he approached the chiefs, pondering on what tricks he should use this time.

Boom!

However, Kashi froze in his tracks, when before he could even say word, the chiefs collectively dropped to their knees and bowed.

"Great Kashi-sama!" Mando, chief of the Lymar tribe suddenly greeted with a shout. "The Lymar tribe hereby pledges its allegiances to your cause. We will ride where you ride, and strike down whomever displeases you. Our backs are yours to ride, and our spears are yours to use as you deem fit. Please grant us the honor of flying your banner."

The other chiefs issued similar platitudes, stunning the daeben. Unlike other races, centaurs did not easily kneel, not even before a god. This was because a centaur on their knees was a true sitting duck. If someone were to attack a kneeling centaur, the centaur would not be able to rise to their feet in time to prevent the attack.

There was no greater show of sincerity in the world than centaur on its knees.

Kashi was well aware of the centaur's culture. Even Razznik, with all his power, never got a centaur to bow to him. Sure, they feared him, and ran away if he so much as glared in their direction, but they never kneeled. Unable to comprehend, Kashi looked at Drixali with question in his eyes. "What's going on?"

Drixali looked at his master with disbelief. Did he really not understand what he had accomplished here? "Master, not only did you save them from certain doom, but you also subjugate me, their god. Finally, they personally witnessed you bring a divine Kirin into this world. The Kirin is the ultimate lifeform for all equestrian species. Even if they never make it to that level, they hope that by staying around you, future generations will have an increased chance of improving their bloodline. Right now, you are probably more of a god to these centaurs than I ever was." Perhaps, it was as a result of his new-found loyalty, there was no jealousy in his voice—only praise. It was like it was only right that things turned out this way.

Kashi thought about it, and then nodded. He looked at the chiefs and said, "Please rise. It'll be my honor to have you all as allies. To be honest, that was my primary reason for coming down here."

If Kashi had said these words, a few hours earlier, the centaurs would have been angered by his gall to dare try and recruit them. Now, however, their eyes glowed with joy and happiness. What had once been seen as arrogance, now appeared as benevolence in their minds.

'Ah, Kashi cared for us and even considered helping us so long ago.' This was the absurd rationalization going through the centaurs' heads at the moment.

Kashi, realizing he could get away with murder at this point, confidently continued, "As you've probably seen, my inner world hosts an aura that can improve the bloodline of living creatures and help them reach the next level. However, it is currently, unfortunately, quite small. To improve it, I need to fill it with living creatures, both sentient and non-sentient." Kashi issued a warm smile as he extended his hand. "How would you like to be the first residents of this world?"

"It will be our honor!" Mando and the chiefs hurriedly cried as they rose to their feet and grasped Kashi's hand one after the other.

"First I will release some of those who went in for healing," Kashi said as a portal appeared in front of him, "so they can reveal what the conditions in there are like."

Whoosh! Plop!

"No. Wait!"

"No not yet!"

"A little more time!"

Similar, frantic cries rang out in the square as a dozen centaurs were squeezed out from the portal. These proud soldiers did not even pay attention to the chiefs before turning to rush at Kashi. The centaurs pleaded with the daeben to open the portal, and swore every type of allegiance swearable under the sun.

*Cough* *Cough*

A loud cough finally brought the centaurs to their senses. They turned around and sheepishly smiled at their chiefs. Mando enquired about their strange actions, and the centuars quickly went into a full tirade about how unbelievable Kashi's world was. According to them, injuries which should have been impossible to heal, were healed in mere moments.

Some centaurs with severed limbs were shocked to find them regenerating before their eyes. Even old injuries that had long since been forgotten were healed by the mysterious aura. But none of that compared to the shock they experienced when they began habitually training their ki. The mana and ki in Kashi's world was of such high quality that they progressed five times faster than the real world.

Even the densest warrior could become an indomitable force if they trained long enough in that world.

Listening to the centaurs, Kashi could hazard a guess as to why his world's mana felt richer. It was a matter of concentration. This world was at least twice as large as earth, and filled with all sorts of magical creatures, all of which needed the world's mana and ki. Hence the mana and ki were split around to cover the whole world, aside from a couple of concentrated areas.

Kashi's world, on the other hand, was very small right now, probably, not even the size of a country. Yet, Yggdrassil produced enough mana and ki to power an entire world. The density was quite thick as a result, making its effects much more potent that the real world's. Of course, this was also the reason, Kashi could not carelessly suck in mana from that world through a portal.

Heavy to low. This physics law applied to mana as well. High-density mana would flow towards an area of low-density. The mana in Kashi's world, once connected to this world, would gush out with nigh uncontrollable speed.

Kashi shook his head and turned his attention back to the chiefs. After listening to the soldiers' accounts, the chiefs were even more excited about the proposal. Satisfied, Kashi took out a large portrait from his innerworld and handed it to Mando.

Kashi explained what it was and how to use it. "All you need to do is inject it with mana, and it will transmit you or an item to my world."

Mando quickly caught on. Kashi, not opening the portal, meant he had something else in mind. "Is there something you need us to do?"

"My world is barren right now," Kashi explained. "No wildlife or trees. But you can help with that. I would be grateful if you could have some wildlife and seeds transported to my world."

Mando nodded. "Anything else, Kashi-sama?"

"I plan on building a town near the Royal Road for the centaurs," Kashi explained. "No matter how good my world is, it is currently too empty. A town in this world, which you can use as a intermediary base between the two worlds, will be perfect for those who want a change of pace, as well as trade."

Kashi took out another portrait from his inventory and handed it to Mando. "When the new town is built, place this one there." Finally, Kashi took out a Rink and handed it to Mando. "There is only one contact in there. My guild's financial advisor, Miote. Explain the situation to him, and he will assist you in any way possible."

Somewhere, Miote suddenly sneezed as he perused a stack of documents. "That damned Kashi definitely just added more work for me..."

Kashi, meanwhile finalized the details with Mando, placed Drixali back into his world, and then made his way to the field where Rayatha and Larsial were.

Kashi walked up to Rayatha with a cold glare, causing a hint of caution to appear in the druid's eyes. "As I said earlier, I will ban you to my world." Kashi declared, causing the druid's eyes to light up with hope. "I will also provide you with all the blood you need to synthesize a cure for the blight, but there is something you must do in return."

Rayatha asked, "What must I do?"

"Simple one first," Kashi said. "You will be placed in charge of vegetation in my world. Currently, there is plenty of life energy, but no plant life to take advantage of it. As a druid who has spent his entire life studying plants, this should not be hard for you right?"

Rayatha nodded. "With enough mana, I can even turn a desert into a prairie."

"The second condition is the tough one," Kashi revealed. "I have no use for someone who spends his entire life in my world. A druid of your caliber can definitely do great work for my guild both in this world and mine. Don't you think it's a waste to only have you in mine? However, I cannot trust you. If you leave my world, you might contact the Order and leak classified information."

"That is a distinct possibility, yes," Rayatha did not bother denying the fact. "What is your solution?"

"I have a choice to subdue living beings in my world so they are only loyal to me," Kashi openly revealed. "I can do it by force, but that is not my style. So, I ask you now. Will you allow yourself to be subdued? Your personality and psyche will remain untouched. Only thing that will change is your unwavering loyalty towards me."

"I will do it," Rayatha responded without a moment's hesitation. "I have dedicated my entire life to finding a cure for the Blight. I do not care where my loyalty lies or if I live beyond that."

Kashi glanced at Larsial and she undid the cuffs on Rayatha's wrists. Kashi extended his arm, and Rayatha accepted it. The daeben pulled the druid to his feet and the said with a smile. "Welcome to the Hopeful Maggots."

Moments later, Rayatha stood in a field with an intoxicated grin on his face. He took a deep breath, and could not help but exclaim in pure joy at the sweet aura that cleansed his cells.

The druid then took out a few seeds and scattered them across the earth. He chanted a spell and the seeds burrowed into the earth. Seconds later, the druid's eyes widened in shock as hundreds of bulbs pushed their way out of the earth.

Desert into a prairie?

With this much life energy, Rayatha was sure could turn a smooth rock into the greatest garden. The druid gazed at the grassland that stretched into the horizon. He could already see a vision of the beautiful landscape that was soon to appear here.

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