By the time Usinomics had reached the Advanced Rank, the nation entrusted a tiny uninhabited island to him.
The island was so small that a fifty-meter tsunami would have swallowed it beneath the sea.
Yet that lonely island held endless possibilities.
A portal connecting Moo66 to the island was installed inside the town.
Visitors would first explore the attractions of Moo66, and those who reached the goal would unlock the hidden gateway leading to the island.
It was designed as a private destination for parties and trusted friends rather than an ordinary tourist spot.
Stepping through the gate, Usinomics arrived on the silent island.
Without the portal, reaching it would require a helicopter, a seaplane, or a boat.
The island welcomed him with white beaches lined by graceful palm trees.
A rocky hill overlooked the shoreline, while wide fields of green stretched peacefully across the landscape.
There were no insects.
No wild animals.
Only the wind, the ocean, and endless silence.
Standing alone, Usinomics quietly began sketching a headquarters in his imagination.
Before construction could begin, there was still work to do.
Returning to Moo66, he completed his daily routine before diving beneath the sea to refill the dolphin feeding station.
The dolphins had clearly been waiting.
The moment fresh food appeared, they circled around him with unmistakable excitement.
After making sure every dolphin had eaten, Usinomics stayed to play with them.
They swam in joyful circles, brushed gently against him, and followed him through the crystal-blue water.
Time seemed to slow beneath the waves.
Nearby, a handcrafted whale fountain rested inside a giant coral formation.
Following the request from a local quest, Usinomics photographed the sculpture and received a modest reward.
So far, he had discovered three handcrafted whale fountains.
Something told him many more were still hidden across the ocean.
With the day’s work complete, he returned through the portal to the uninhabited island.
Construction had already begun.
Originally, the mansion had been designed with playful traps for adventurous American visitors.
But after thinking about the friends who would one day visit, Usinomics changed his mind.
The traps were removed.
Only a hidden trampoline remained beneath the floor—something he sincerely hoped no one would ever need to use.
He looked across the island.
One day, this would become the headquarters of Moo66.
A road was laid across the island.
Instead of an ordinary sidewalk, a crimson pathway was designed to resemble a ceremonial red carpet leading toward the entrance.
Matching red stairs welcomed future guests.
Stone planters were carefully painted to resemble polished marble.
Foundations were reinforced.
Luxury-inspired exterior walls transformed the structure into something resembling a grand diplomatic residence while still preserving the relaxing atmosphere of a tropical island resort.
Thanks to the wide selection of architectural materials, colors and finishes could always be redesigned in the future.
A newly installed roof crowned the building.
Lights mounted along its edges would guide visitors from far across the sea after sunset.
There was no chimney.
No air conditioning.
No kitchen.
And, as always…
No restroom.
Usinomics smiled to himself.
If this headquarters was ever going to become operational, it would need people.
Someone would have to build the restrooms.
Someone would have to design the kitchen.
Someone would have to grow food.
Someone would have to produce clothing and equipment.
This island could never become a true headquarters through architecture alone.
It would need skilled people willing to build a future together.
Looking around once more, Usinomics quietly spoke to himself.
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依頼人の悩みや不安に向き合うカウンセラーという立場の主人公が見せる慈愛にも似た優しい共感と、その裏にひそむほの暗い闇。いわゆる正義ではないものの、譲れない己の信念のために動く彼の姿は一本筋が通っていて、抗いがたい魅力がありました!