"This is really a dirty jungle suitable for mountain cats.”
"Sakuya, mountain cats are very cute."
"Yes, Miss. I accidentally mixed it up with the disgusting kitchen waste. I'm really sorry.”
Through the small joke between Sakuya and Yao, the group of 'No_Nome' finally recovered from the strange scene in front of them.
Led by Black Rabbit, the four problem children and Ren Lasalle, the person-in-charge of No Nome, stopped in front of the base of Forests Garo. They had agreed to the duel in front of the fountain square yesterday and arrived here on time.
However, this place had clearly become a strange realm that was not suitable for humans (including demihumans) to live in. Pitch-black vines surrounded the door, and from the outside, one could see that the house was filled with strange and twisted plants. He reached his hand out to the tree and saw that the branches were pulsating like living creatures. Through contact, he felt a heartbeat.
"This is…a ghost? No, it shouldn't be possible…"
"Little Brother Ren, there's a 'contract document' here.”
Flying Bird said. The goatskin paper pasted on the doorpost indicated the contents of the game.
By the way, Asuka was still wearing the cosplay costume that Sakuya had prepared. Since Miss Yao could accept the degree of exposure, Miss Asuka shouldn't reject it, right?」With such a stupid provocation, the proud and arrogant young miss had pulled her short skirt uncomfortably all the way to participate in the competition.
[Gift Game Name: 'Hunting']
? List of participants:
Flying bird from afar
Kasugebe Sho
Huang Xiao Ye
Benevolence? Russell
? [Prerequisite: Successfully suppress Jared, who is hiding in the organizer's base.] Gaspard.
? [Cracking method: You can only use specific weapons specified by the organizer.] Anything other than the designated weapon will not be able to harm Jared according to the contract. Gaspard.
? [Defeat condition: Surrender, or when the participant is unable to meet the above conditions.]
? [Weapon: Set within the game range.]
[Oath: Respecting the above, for the sake of honor and flag, No_Name will participate in the Gift Game.]
" Forests_Garo " Seal.
"He actually used Jared as a condition to break the spell…and he even needed to use a specific weapon to defeat him?”
The Fool's sophistry."
Before the black rabbit, who was familiar with the rules of Sandcourt, could change her expression, Sakuya's brows were already slightly furrowed in disgust.
" Using myself as bait, this contract makes Miss Asuka and Miss Yao's favor unable to directly harm that mountain cat…No, it's kitchen waste.”
"…What does this mean?"
"Because he didn't use 'bestowment' but 'contract' to protect himself. Under these conditions, even a divine spark couldn't make a move! Jared had used his own life to overcome the two of them!”
The black rabbit explained with a serious expression. Ren, who should have confirmed the rules of the game when he issued the challenge yesterday, bit his lips and bowed his head in apology. However, Sixteen Nights, who was not participating in this match, was smiling happily.
"The enemy gambled their lives to make the conditions of both sides equal. From the audience's point of view, it was very interesting.”
"You make it sound so easy…the conditions are quite strict. It did not specify what the designated weapon was. It might be difficult to start a war directly.”
After saying that, Asuka carefully studied the contract document with a serious expression. After focusing on the competition that she had started, she had even forgotten that she was wearing an embarrassing miniskirt. The strong and gentle black rabbit held Flying Bird's hand tightly and cheered for her.
"No problem! The 'contract document' had already indicated that it was a 'designated' weapon! In other words, the other party must at least give some hints! If the other party did not give a hint, they could decide the defeat of " Woods_Garo " by violating the rules! As long as I, Black Rabbit, am here, I will never let the other party violate the rules!”
"Don't worry, we won't lose."
She clenched her small fists, her strong eyes filled with confidence, and her cat tail swayed left and right as if she had her own consciousness. She wore a cat girl outfit that was extremely revealing, causing Sakuya to smile.
"Then, please go ahead with the two young ladies and Student Ren. I'll make some other preparations first.”
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The opening and closing of the door was probably the signal for the game to begin. The dense forest seemed to be entangling the door, blocking the three of them from retreating.
Looking at the dense trees that almost blocked out the light, it really didn't seem like a place where people lived.
However, after entering the venue, with the help of Yao's canine friends (about twenty of them), the three of them quickly found the Ghastly Mansion that was covered in Ghastly Thorns.
The residential area that should have been used by people until yesterday had become ruins. Black Rabbit had said that " Forests_Garo " would not be able to arrange a large-scale game, but since Jared had created a strange forest in just one night, his strength should not be underestimated.
(She can actually turn so many trees into ghosts…Could it be her…?）
Looking at the pitch-black branches spreading everywhere along the way, Ren had a vague premonition in his heart. However, he was unwilling to admit it. He quickly shook his head and threw the thought to the back of his mind.
"Let's go up to the second floor, but little brother Ren, please wait here.”
"W-why? I also have a gift, so I won't drag you down…"
"It's not because of that. It's because we don't know what will happen above, so we have to split up. We are responsible for finding hints that can help you crack the game. I hope you can protect this path of retreat.”
Although this was a reasonable answer, Ren was still dissatisfied. However, he was also very clear about the importance of maintaining an escape route, so he reluctantly decided to wait downstairs.
Asuka and Yao didn't make a sound. They slowly made their way up the stairs that were blocked by tree roots. After climbing up the stairs, the two of them came to the last door and stood on both sides, looking for an opportunity. In the end, they made up their minds and mustered up their strength to rush through the door.
"Gah…"
“————……GEEEEEYAAAAaaaa！”
There was a tiger-shaped monster that had lost its ability to speak. It was guarding the silver cross sword on its back and blocking the two of them.
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Black Rabbit and Sixteen Nights, who were waiting at the door, also heard the wild beast's roar. The wild birds hiding in the forest all flew up together and fled in panic.
"That…that ferocious roar just now was…?”
"Oh, it must be Kasuga who used the Tiger's Gift.”
"Ah, I see…How is that possible! No matter how he said it, that sentence just now was too rude!”
The black rabbit was furious.
Sixteen Nights was not serious either. He shrugged and corrected himself.
"Then it must be Young Master Ren."
"If you want to be funny, you should know your limits!"
The black rabbit took out its special paper fan and complained. It seemed that the two of them were really bored to the point of panic.
---Ssss, sss, sss
"Hmm? Black Rabbit, did you hear anything?"
"Yes, the black rabbit's beautiful rabbit ears did hear it. It sounded like the sound of tree branches rubbing against each other.”
"Oh? Could it be that these disgusting things had increased their growth speed?”
"No…that doesn't seem to be the case. This sound is a little different from the ghostly trees…It feels like it's coming from underground, and it's coming at a very, very fast speed…"
It spread over.
Before the black rabbit could say this, the door that was bound by vines was blasted open, but the culprit was not anyone participating in the competition.
" This, this, this is?!"
"Hahahaha! As expected of Yao Ying, she's really fast."
They broke through the door and pushed down the ghostly trees in a destructive manner. They were crushed and then absorbed as nutrients. The light brown branches spread all the way, as if they had used a time machine to completely skip the growth process and bloom brilliant cherry blossoms.
"Ah, Miss Black Rabbit, Mr. Sixteen Nights.”
Sakuragi stood on the highest branch as if he was surfing. He greeted the two with an elegant smile.
"Sakuya-san! Why did he do such an exaggerated thing?!”
"There's no reason. It's just that I'm a plant to begin with, so it's normal for me to want to clean up after such a disgusting species, right?”
"What a busybody tree. You're simply destroying the biological chain.”
"Please protest against this matter to the Sandbox Court officials (laugh). Then I will go and help the other two beautiful ladies.”
With the momentum of a wave hitting the shore, the huge cherry tree branch that was more than three meters wide extended in the air, ignoring gravity.
"…Seriously…I don't care about Black Rabbit anymore ~~!”
Only the loyal, brave, gentle, and kind black rabbit felt a stomachache because of this.
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"Mm-!"
“GEEEEEYAAAAaaaa！”
He barely managed to block the head-sized claw attack with his silver sword, but even the nimble Yao could not escape the gravity. Yao, who had been hit on the wall in an arc, fell to the ground with a muffled groan. The silver greatsword in his hand, which was required to defeat the tiger in the mission, also fell to his hand.
(It hurts. My whole body hurts. This is the first time I've felt this kind of pain…
The fact that he couldn't bear the pain more than he expected made Yao bite his lips in humiliation. She was the one who suggested stopping Jared, who had lost his human consciousness, but Yao, who was very proud of her ability, was at a complete disadvantage.
She had no doubt about the abilities of her animal friends. The one who made a mistake was herself. He was too confident in himself and did not expect that he, who had only lived in a peaceful society until now, would be completely unable to cope with the pain of violence. Relying on the ability of his animal friends, he even ignored the help of his human friends.
(If Sakuya knew about this, she would probably be lectured. How annoying…)
…But, it seemed like she was seeing him.
"…I can't lose."
“GEEEEaaaa！”
As he was thinking, it seemed like only a few seconds had passed. Yao, who was trying hard to stand up, picked up his sword and faced the King of the Forest, who was ready to pounce at any time.
Even if he was defeated, he had to persevere until the end. If he was not only arrogant but also gave up halfway, Yao would really hate him.
" Hahaha!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
At the same time as Yao Xiaoxiao's cute cry, the gloomy mansion was collapsing.
From the broken glass and bricks, brown branches and cute pinkish-white flowers stretched in. The petals that fell on the ground were very lovable. They were as beautiful as cherry blossoms and brought warmth to the gloomy ghost house.
“GEEE——GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!”
It seemed that because its last precious house had been destroyed, the tiger was completely enraged and roared wildly. However, the fast-growing Sakuragi did not give it a chance to attack at all. Layers of Sakuragi restricted its range of movement.
"Are you alright, Miss Yao?"
" Yes, I'm not. It hurts a lot."
"Miss Yao is an obedient child. She will definitely be able to endure it. I'll make Miss Yao's favorite meat to comfort her later. Please bear with it for now.”
"Yes, I am. If Sakuya wants to cook, just endure it."
"…Please be a little more mindful of what other people think of you.”
Unable to bear it anymore, the corners of her eyes twitched. She stroked the twin ponytails that hung over her shoulders to eliminate her embarrassment. Miss Flying Bird, who had tied her hair into a two-side-up hairstyle, blushed. It seemed that this outstanding representative of women in the Shomei era was still unable to calmly face the scene of a young man and woman hugging each other.
Asuka and Hitoshi, who had escaped from the mansion, were brought in by Sakuya, who had rushed over to support them, along with the growing cherry trees. Before that, Sakuya seemed to have assimilated all the trees in the territory.
" Well…the competition hasn't ended yet…"
"Yes. Then, Miss Yao, Miss Feiniao."
Because of Ren's awkward reminder, Sakuya helped Yao to Asuka's side. He held the two ladies 'cute hands and placed them together.
"Please continue with your memorable first battle together. There's no need to talk about Miss Yao's ability, and so is Miss Asuka. Your " Might Light " should not only be able to command others. It's even effective against the cherry wood I've transformed into. You can use it to your heart's content.”
"Ah, you mean you want me to control you at will?”
"Yes, I am very honored."
"No, it can only be during the competition. Sakuya is mine."
Seeing Asuka and Sakuya's angry and puffed up cheeks while talking to each other, Sakuya felt even better when she saw Yao's frank expression of jealousy.
Coincidentally, the villain of the script finally managed to break the tree branch in front of him. Letting out a barbaric roar that humans could not understand, the monster rushed towards the two cute ladies.
"Humph-Mr. Fake Gentleman,'Tie It up'!”
Sakuragi, who had surrounded the house, responded to Asuka's command loyally. The white tiger's limbs were tightly bound by the branches with crimson flowers growing on them. It wailed miserably.
" Hahah!!!"
Then, the two young ladies, who were wearing red and black cosplay costumes and extremely revealing cat girl costumes, worked together to stab the silver holy sword into the giant beast's body.
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