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Originally Posted by tyranuus
I'd also agree there's a strong possibility Holo doesn't need anything to survive, however the pact may have imposed limits on her corporeal form, and whilst she is unsure as to the exact status of the pact, or its annulment, she is playing it safe. Given her fear of being alone, an existance as an unmanifested spirit with no contact with any living thing is probably abhorent to her. Again the fact she knows this grain is there is almost a safety net and personal comfort.
Whilst she told Lawrence what might happen if the grain was lost, theres a distinct possibility she was exaggerating as a personal safeguard. Holo is after all, much as she hates it, an extremely lonely and vulnerable individual, at least in part (after all one of the reasons she is such a great character is because she is so debateable and multifacetted!).
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Very interesting responses. Most of you seem to agree that the wheat acts as some kind of limiter/restriction on Horo's abillities. However, why would Horo sign a pact with the person to limit her powers? The reason cannot be because the pact will allow her to gain the powers of a harvest deity. This is because according to Volume 3 of the light novels, Diana Rubens told Lawrence the legend of Horou of the Wheaten Tail( although it is not confirmed to be Horo, the novel strongly hints that it is her.) This proves that Horo already has the power to make things grow to produce a good harvest before making the Parsoe pact. The possible second reason might to be make sure Horo keeps her side of the promise and not abondon the village. But if you think about it, that is kind of harsh don't you think? Locking up your friend in an area to make sure that they keep their promise. If that is the case, that does that mean the person who made the pact has a shallow trust in Horo? But most of you stated, Horo seemed to be able to abandon the village anytime she wants. So what is the point of signing the pact to bound her to the land?