However, with so many people gathered together, it would obviously become very crowded and inconvenient.
It would actually be better for everyone to have their own small, simple house among the garbage dump ruins outside.
At the very least, that would ensure each person had their own private space.
But the most crucial issue of resources was, for Moge, completely not a problem.
"As for food, you don't need to worry about that. Just leave it to Moge."
Uvogin remained his usual loud and carefree self, speaking as if the matter were trivial.
Nobunaga swallowed the last mouthful of fried rice.
Being able to casually produce such unique fruit bento boxes, and even give away such fragrant dishes as gifts…
Nobunaga was more willing to believe that the food problem could indeed be solved by this person named Moge, whom he had only just met.
But when it came to the living space of the house…
There was no way they could expand it, right?
Not to mention whether they even possessed the ability or skills, even if they truly wanted to renovate or expand the house.
The other greedy residents of Meteor City would certainly not let them off easily.
These children could gather together for protection, but couldn't the other groups do the same?
Once they finished renovating and expanding their house, they might end up being the first to suffer, with the fruits of their labor snatched away by others.
"The house space is still not a problem."
Phinks sounded even more confident than Moge himself.
Having personally witnessed Moge's incredible abilities and already benefited from them, he had developed an almost blind trust in Moge.
Still not a problem?
Nobunaga remained doubtful and turned to look at Moge again.
Then he watched as Moge casually took out the Four-Dimensional Space Extension Box.
The next moment, Nobunaga reproduced the exact same dumbfounded expression that Uvogin and Phinks had shown earlier.
"It really expanded the space…"
Nobunaga murmured, staring at the staircase that suddenly appeared in the corner of the room and the upper level connected to it.
And the most important thing was…
This wasn't just one extra floor.
"There are six of us here, so I added five more floors."
Moge spoke while placing five additional blocks onto the structure.
"I want the top floor!!"
Before Moge could even begin discussing how to divide the floors, Uvogin immediately made his decision.
"I'm taking the very top!!"
No one tried to compete with him.
Even though Phinks felt slightly annoyed by Uvogin's declaration.
But when he thought about how he would have to climb six flights of stairs to reach the top floor, he immediately lost interest.
After all, although the Four-Dimensional Space Extension Box could create additional floors, it did not include an elevator.
The only way to reach the upper levels was by climbing stairs, which was a minor drawback.
It was similar to how, in the Doraemon world, Nobita once stacked his room dozens of floors high.
But the bathroom remained on the first floor, forcing him to constantly run downstairs.
Yet he could never reach the bottom floor in time.
Eventually he couldn't hold it anymore and wet his pants.
"Then I'll take the fifth floor."
Machi, who also disliked staying on the ground floor and felt it was less secure, spoke calmly.
Phinks and Feitan had no objections.
Neither of them particularly wanted to live next to Uvogin.
Having Machi between them served as a good buffer.
"Then the fourth floor is mine."
Moge said with a faint smile.
A middle position that was neither too high nor too low suited him perfectly.
"Then I want the third floor."
"The second floor is definitely mine."
Phinks and Feitan quickly divided the remaining two floors between them.
Nobunaga, who hadn't even had the chance to speak, could only open his mouth slightly.
It seemed that no one had considered asking for his opinion.
"What opinion do you still need?"
Uvogin slapped him heavily on the shoulder and spoke shamelessly.
"This was your house in the first place."
"The first floor belongs to you. Nobody is going to fight you for it!"
Nobunaga: "…"
Was it possible that he actually wanted to live on one of the upper floors too?
"Uvogin is right. This is Nobunaga's house to begin with."
Machi spoke again, which was relatively rare for her.
"Everyone outside already knows that you live here."
"So if you stay on the first floor, you can respond to anyone who comes knocking at the door at any time. That will reduce suspicion as much as possible."
Yes—reduce suspicion, not completely eliminate it.
After all, with so many of them gathering in Nobunaga's house, observant people would eventually notice something unusual.
Since Machi had explained it that way, Nobunaga could only reluctantly accept the arrangement for safety reasons.
In truth, he also wanted to live on one of the higher floors and enjoy the view outside.
But fortunately, after Uvogin and the others moved in, they could at least support each other and survive together.
And most importantly, with Moge around, he wouldn't have to worry about food anymore.
Thinking of that, Nobunaga subconsciously smacked his lips.
It didn't even need to be anything extravagant.
Just something like the fried rice Moge had given him earlier when he opened the door would already be more than enough.
Soon afterward, everyone quietly returned to their previous residences and secretly moved their belongings into Nobunaga's house.
Uvogin and Phinks didn't have many possessions.
However, Feitan carried back the withered tree from his own house.
After all, the food supply for several of them still depended on it.
"Alright, now we finally have the most basic guarantee…"
Once everything had settled down, Phinks rubbed his hands together and looked at Moge with anticipation.
"Now, Moge, can you tell me about that power?!"
That power?!!
Nobunaga's heart stirred when he heard those words.
Only then did he realize that he had actually forgotten to ask about Moge's incredible ability.
Well… Enhancers tended to be like that.
"Oh, that."
Moge raised his head and saw Phinks' eager expression, Feitan leaning forward slightly, and Machi watching calmly.
Uvogin also pretended not to care, though his ears were clearly perked up.
Even Nobunaga had turned his head, casting a curious glance.
Only then did a faint smile slowly appear on Moge's lips.
"Alright."
While Moge was explaining this power to Phinks and the others…
On another side of Meteor City, Chrollo had not stopped his own actions.
Although Moge's miraculous performance and the incredible scenes he displayed had aroused Chrollo's curiosity,
Chrollo was still calm and cautious.
Without any understanding of the situation, rushing over to meet them directly could easily place him in danger.
So instead, he decided to first gather information about Moge's group.
And among the children he knew, someone who happened to be familiar with Uvogin, Machi, Phinks, and Feitan was
"Oh oh oh! Is this a video tape of the Cleaning Squadron?!"
Sarasa, a little girl with two inverted ponytails tied on both sides of her head, wearing a simple plain dress and carrying a small but clean heart-shaped bag around her waist, had been invited by Pakunoda to the church's screening room.
When she saw the images appearing on the television screen, she couldn't help but exclaim excitedly.
"I heard from Pakun that you're planning to dub the Cleaning Squadron video tape and show it to all the children in Meteor City, Chrollo…"
Sarasa excitedly patted her chest.
"I heard about it from Pakun, and I'm really happy to help you with this!"
"Then I'll leave it to you, Sarasa."
Chrollo smiled gently, his youthful face still carrying a pure and innocent expression.
Then he turned to the slightly taller girl standing beside Sarasa.
The girl held a book in her hand and wore hair ornaments shaped like rabbit ears.
"And I'll trouble you as well, Shila."
"You're welcome."