Reincarnated as a random race, of course I got goblin.

Chapter 51 - World Event

An announcement rings out in my head as I enter the Dream.

*Conditions for World Event: Creation of Paradise met. Do you wish to start the Event?*

What? 

*World Events are grand happening that permanently reshape the World in some way. The World Event: Creation of Paradise enables you to transform your Lair into a Domain. The nature of the Domain of the Monarch is such that it incorporates all kinds of biomes together, creating a place where any Monster can live happily.*

So- it's going to become a wildlife sanctuary of sorts, since it is my task to defend it? What of any humanoids living in or near it? 

*Correct. Already, hundreds of monsters are migrating towards your Lair, anticipating the arrival of this World Event. Many of them are critically endangered as well.*

Now this sounds like a guilt trip.

*In addition, whilst humanoid presence is inevitable, extra fidelity is added to the Minion System, enabling the 'Approved by Owner' tag to be applied to entities. This is done on the go, and automatically applied to any humanoids currently within the borders of your Lair.*

So I could just leave it as is, or use the approval system, meaning anyone unapproved would be met with hostility from the get-go... I see...

"I see no downsides to this."

Shadow manifests beside me. Within the Dream, I have the form of my human self, whilst she appears as my Monarch form. I guess she really is my monstrous side. 
"Neither do I, honestly, and it seems a good step towards our ultimate goal." Shadow nods absentmindedly as she brings up the Boon display.

*Additional Boon Slots will be enabled once the upgrade is complete*

She dismisses the display and looks to me. 

"It's your call. You're the boss after all."

"I want to activate the World Event" I tell World Knowledge. 

*Affirmative - Activating Event*

The Dream glows bright, whiting out the miniature model of my Lair. Once the light fades, it looks much different. Instead of a large forest with some plains, a mountain and a swamp, it is now a giant tapestry of zones, each big enough to comfortably house an entire ecosystem. There's even a floating island near the giant tree that marks the middle of the Domain. 

Seems the forest has shrunk, but it's still the largest biome, though it now seems to be made up of different kinds of forests. Tropical to the south, taiga to the north, with various other kinds in between. It looks amazing, and I feel the urge to explore every part of my Domain once I wake.

*Boon Slots increased to five. Please choose from available Boons:
- Death Lord: Any entity slain in the Lair can be Dominated remotely.
- Bonds of Gleipnir: Minion Status becomes permanently applied to any eligible entity, even if they later leave the borders of the Lair.
- Divine's Favored: Strange happenings occur more easily.*

Wha-? What's with the effect on Divine's Favored? I'd have thought it would strengthen monsters or something, not be a random event enabler. Let's not use that one for now, sounds like more trouble than it's worth. 

"We already have Boon of Fertility and Hivemind, but I'm not too certain about either of the other two."

I suppose having Death Lord active would be useful, but not really if I aim to keep a good relation with humanoids. And I suppose having Minions all around the World would be nice for reconnaissance, but I have enough trouble keeping up with the alerts from the ones in my Lair to even begin to think about keeping tabs on potential ones outside my Lair.

"So they're all bad. Ugh."

Shadow frowns. I sigh, we're both bummed. 

"Let's enable Divine's Favored, for the giggles."

"N- fine, sure"

Fuck it. Might as well. What can go wrong? Having enabled Divine's Favored as a Boon, I have one last question before we exit the Dream. 
"How long would this have taken?"

*Two months, give or take. Do you wish to get a recap of what has happened in that time?*

Yes.

(~Recap to follow in the next few chapters!~)