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A young Japanese man inherits his parents' grape farm after they impulsively bought it during retirement but couldn't handle its physical demands. Though initially reluctant, he finds success farming for three years until market oversaturation causes prices to plummet. While playing a new video game called "Immortal Order: Origin" about historical secrets, he is mysteriously transported to North America, where he encounters starving English colonists from the lost Roanoke Colony. His grape farm has been transported with him, complete with modern equipment and a secret gift called 'Immortal'.

How to Survive in the Roanoke Colony

"In that sense, your European kings are strange. How can a leader who receives gifts from those they lead be respected? Shouldn't the one who gives be respected, and shouldn't the one who gives lead?"

"But offering gifts means submission, doesn't it?"

"Why is that submission, Mrs. Dare? It's generosity and an expression of power."

Conversely, Manteo couldn't understand our way of life.

To Manteo, a leader is the wealthiest person.

And the wealthiest person is the one who gives the most.

Because they give the most, they receive the most respect and gain leadership.

To us, a leader is the strongest person.

Because they are strong, they dominate and protect all others around them.

And in return for protection, they receive numerous treasures from their subjects and gain ruling power.

Somehow... it's completely different.

Gift Economy (2)