" Our community is called 'No Name,''Jarde Gaspar of' Fores'.”
Ren frowned and said with a sullen expression. He glared at the person who interrupted the conversation abruptly, and his small hands on the table were clenched tightly in his wide sleeves.
A certain someone who stuffed his huge body that was more than two meters into a tight-fitting evening gown, his tone was pretentious but could not hide the rudeness that came from the depths of his heart. He sat down uninvited with a provocative smile that looked down on others.
"Shut up, nameless brat. I heard that you found a new talent? The name and flag that could be called the glory of the community had been taken away. To think that you still had the face to be so unwilling to let the community continue. The two ladies and the gentleman over there, do you agree?”
The burly man, who was dressed in a close-fitting evening gown and was called Jared, smiled at the two ladies in what he thought was an elegant smile. But of course, the knowledgeable young lady was not cheap enough to smile at such an obvious flirting.
"With all due respect, if you want to sit at the same table as us, shouldn't you first announce your name and greet us?”
"Oh, sorry. I am under the banner of the 666 Beasts, a community that holds a place in the upper levels of Sandbox Court.”
The leader of the community of the mob…Hey! Wait a minute! Who was the mob! Little brat!"
After Ren interrupted, Jared's face changed drastically as he roared. His mouth was wide open to his ears, and his sharp teeth that resembled those of a carnivore and his eyes that were glaring angrily at Ren were accompanied by intense anger.
"Little brat, be careful with your words…Even a gentleman like me can't pretend not to hear something.”
"If you are still the guardian of the forest, I will respond with the proper etiquette. But now, you look like a wild beast that's running amok near the 2105380 outer gate.”
"Humph! Saying such words, you are no different from an undead who is obsessed with the glory of the past! Did he understand what was going on with his common body?”
"Alright, let's pause it for a moment."
The young miss raised her hand elegantly and interrupted their pointless argument.
"Although I don't know the inside story, I can see that the two of you are quite hostile. Based on this premise, I would like to ask a question-"
Flying Bird glared at him fiercely, but her target was not Jared Gaspard.
"I say, Little Brother Ren. Can you please explain what Mr. Jared specifically pointed out just now…about the situation of our community?”
"This…this…"
Ren didn't know how to answer. At the same time, he realized that he had made a very serious mistake, which was that he should not have privately agreed to hide this matter from the black rabbit. Flying Bird didn't let him go and continued to chase."
"You call yourself the leader of the community. Then you should be like Black Rabbit, you have the obligation to explain to us, who have been summoned as new members, what exactly is the situation of the community? Isn't that so?"
Although his tone was calm, it was as sharp as a knife as he accused Ren.
Jared Gaspard, who was watching from the side, returned his beast face to his human form and pretended to say with a meaningful smile,
"Lady, you're right. As the leader of the community, it was indeed his duty to explain the rules of the Sandbox World to his new companions. However, he definitely did not want to do this. If both of you are willing, please allow me, as the leader of the Forest_Garo, to objectively explain the importance of the community and the current situation of the community led by this brat, Err, I mean Ren Lasalle, No_Name.”
Asuka looked at Ren with a subtle gaze, but Ren only lowered his head to show his silence. He looked like a prisoner who was brought to the execution platform.
"Hey, sorry to trouble you."
"Understood. First of all, the community was the general name of an organization established by multiple members. As for the definition, it should be different depending on the species. For example, for humans, it could be replaced by a family, an organization, or a country according to the size of the community. For magical beasts, it could be called a "group".”
"I understand this part."
"Yes, I just want to confirm. For community activities, they had to present their 'name' and 'flag' to Sandbox Court. In particular, the 'flag' is an important item used to highlight the community's sphere of influence. You see, this shop also has a huge flag hanging, right? That's it."
Jared pointed at the " Six Wounds " flag hanging at the entrance of the cafe.
"The flag with six scars on it shows that this is the territory of the community that runs this shop. If you want to expand your community, you just have to propose a 'gift game' to the community of the flag that both parties agree on. In fact, my community is also growing step by step through this method.”
said Jared Gaspard triumphantly, pointing to the flag on the ultra-tight evening gown.
There was an embroidery with a tiger pattern on his chest.
Flying Bird looked around and found that the shops and buildings around the square were decorated with the same pattern.
"Since that pattern represents the sphere of influence…does that mean that almost everything in this area is under your community's control?”
"That's right. Unfortunately, the base of this shop is in the southern region, so we can't make a move. However, in the vicinity of this 2105380 outer gate, all the medium-sized communities that could move were under my control. The only ones left were those with bases in other regions or upper levels, and nameless communities that were not worth seizing.”
Jared revealed a malicious smile. Ren still turned his face away and grabbed his robe tightly.
"Then, let's talk about the community that the ladies belong to. In fact, the community that the two of them belonged to was the largest community in the eastern region a few years ago.”
"Ah, what a surprise."
"That being said, the leader at that time was another person. It was said that he was an outstanding man that Little Brother Ren could not compare to. Because they seemed to be the strongest community in the eastern region that had maintained the highest record in the game of gifts.”
Jared explained in a disinterested tone. For him, who was currently maintaining the largest community in this area, these were all things that he felt were not important.
" In this box that is divided into east, west, north, and south, he has a deep friendship with the main axis community of the north and south. Although I instinctively dislike Ren, this kid, this is really amazing! After all, a community that could obtain the recognition of the magical beast king level in the southern region and the Evil Rakshasa in the northern region, and even squeeze into the upper class of the Sandbox Court, was indeed so powerful that people surpassed jealousy and turned to respect it. However, this was all in the past.”
“……”
" In the community established by 'humans', this community has created a lot of prosperity that can be called a feat. However…However, they were targeted by something that they absolutely could not make an enemy of. They were then forced to participate in the Game of Gifts, and were wiped out in just one night…under the most terrifying natural disaster in the world of the Boxcourt that was dominated by the Game of Gifts.”
"Natural disaster?"
"This is not a metaphor, ladies. They were the largest and most terrifying natural disasters in the Sandbox Court, and they were also known as the 'Demon Kings'.”
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"I see. Forcing others to participate in the competition, and losing would mean losing everything…As expected of a natural disaster, it was really bad.”
Holding the teacup elegantly with one hand, he straightened his back and sipped the black tea. Flying Bird's thoughts were as light as if he was talking about the weather today.
After listening to Jared Gaspard's description of No_Nome's past, the three rookies present were thinking in their own ways.
"As you said, Lady. This was because the so-called gods and buddhas had a special liking for arrogant humans since ancient times. Because he liked her too much, he ended up becoming miserable. This was a situation that often happened.”
Jared Gaspard, who was sitting on a coffee chair, spread his arms and smiled sarcastically.
" Losing the name, flag, and all the main members, all that's left is the huge land in the residential area. If he had simply established a new community, then the previous community would have drawn a perfect ending, right? But they were now just one of the nameless communities that had lost their reputation and glory.”
“……”
"Also, please think about it carefully. What kind of activities could a community that was prohibited from signing up for itself engage in? Business? Or the organizer? However, a nameless organization could not gain the trust of others. Then, should he become a participant in the game? Yes, this might be possible. However, would talents with excellent gifts gather in a community that had lost its reputation and glory?”
"Well…I don't think anyone would be willing to join us, right?”
" That's right. He's just a shameless undead who flaunts an unattainable dream and clings to the glory of the past.”
Jared gave a wild smile that was so exaggerated that it would burst his super tight evening gown, mocking Ren and his community.
Ren, on the other hand, was blushing. He clenched his fists and placed them on his knees.
"To make it clearer, he is only the leader of the community in name, but he hardly acts as a leader. Even though he claimed to be rebuilding the community, he was actually just a parasite that the black rabbit was responsible for supporting the community.”
"…Wuuu!"
"I really sympathize with the black rabbit. Speaking of rabbits, they were a group of species with many powerful gifts and were even called the Sandbox Nobles. No matter which community he went to, he would definitely be loved. For the community, just having a rabbit could greatly coat the community with a layer of gold foil. In the end, she had to run back and forth every day for some dead children, sacrificing herself and relying on her meager income to barely support the weak community.”
"…Is that so? I understand the situation now. So, Mr. Jared, why are you telling us these things so kindly?”
Flying Bird placed the teacup in her hand back on the table without making a sound. She ruffled her classically beautiful long black hair and revealed a sharp smile.
"I'll be straightforward. If you're willing, do you want to come to my community with the black rabbit?”
"You…What are you saying? Jarde Gaspard!"
Due to his anger, Ren Lasalle slammed the table in protest.
However, Jared Gaspard glared back at Ren fiercely.
"Shut up, Ren Lasalle. After all, if you had changed your name and flag back then, the community should have been able to keep the minimum number of talents, right? Because of your willfulness, the community was forced into a desperate situation. Now, how can you have the face to summon talents from the Otherworld?”
"This…this…"
"Do you think that you can completely deceive an opponent who doesn't know anything? If the result of this action is that they have to bear the same burden as the black rabbit…then as a resident of the Sandbox Court, I naturally have the obligation to make it clear in advance, right?”
Under the same beast-like sharp gaze as before, Ren felt a little afraid. However, compared to Jared's words, the guilt and apology he felt for Asuka and the others began to create a bigger mess in his heart.
The community of benevolence had reached such a desperate state.
"…Then, what do the three of you think? I won't ask the three of you to answer immediately. Even if you don't belong to any community, you will be guaranteed 30 days of freedom in the city. The three of you can first visit the community that summoned you and our 'Fores-Garo'. After a thorough discussion-"
"There's no need for that, because to me, Brother Ren's community is enough.”
Eh? Ren and Jared both looked at Asuka's face.
After she finished the black tea in her cup as if nothing had happened, she said to Yao with a smile,
"Kasugami-san, what do you think of the conversation just now?”
"I'm fine with either side. I'm just here to make friends.”
"Aiya, what a surprise. Then can I be your first friend candidate? Although we are the exact opposite, I feel that we can successfully cultivate a good relationship.”
Asuka touched her hair and asked Yao. Although she was the one who took the initiative to ask, she was probably still a little embarrassed.
Upon hearing her words, Yao subconsciously widened his eyes in shock. After seeing the smile on Sakuya's face, she nodded seriously.
"…Hmm, you're a little different from the girls I know. Maybe there's really no problem.”
"Thank you. What about the butler? But I don't think I need to ask.”
"Yes, of course. To be able to see a lonely lady who never leaves her house and is unable to bear the loneliness, washing her face with tears all day long and not knowing the difficulties of the world, making ordinary friends one day, I am really so happy that I cry.”
"I'm not that miserable."
Yao pouted unhappily and retorted. She accidentally revealed a trace of cuteness that matched her age.
Jared's facial muscles twitched a little as he was completely ignored. Even so, he still showed an attitude of trying to salvage the situation and coughed heavily.
"I'm sorry, but may I ask for the reason?”
"That's why I said that there's no need. As you just heard, Kasugami-san is only here to make friends. The butler…no, Hoku-san is also following Kasugami-san. Therefore, it didn't matter whether it was Little Brother Ren's side or Mr. Jared's side. Right?"
"Yes."
" As for me, Long Asuka, I've given up a wealthy family, a guaranteed future, and everything that most people look forward to in life to come to this Sandbox Court. In the end, I was hypocritically told that I would be allowed to join an organization that only controlled a small area as a low-level member. Did he think that this was attractive to me? If you really think so, I really hope that you can figure out how much you're worth first and start all over again, this fake tiger gentleman.”
Flying Bird criticized mercilessly. Jarde Gaspard's body trembled with rage. How should he reply to Asuka's extremely rude words? He should be desperately choosing words that fit his self-proclaimed identity as a " gentleman," right?
"Although…although you say so, lady"
"'Shut up'"
Pa! Jared's mouth was shut in an unnatural manner, and he didn't say a word.
He himself seemed to be in a mess, struggling to open his mouth again, but he couldn't make a sound.
"I haven't finished speaking. After all, I still have other information that I need to get from you. Just 'sit there' and 'answer my question'.”
Flying Bird's words were powerful. This time, Jared sat down on the chair with a force that could crack the chair. Jared was completely confused. Although he didn't know what Flying Bird had done, his hands and feet were completely deprived of their freedom. He couldn't even resist.
Shocked by this scene, the cat-eared shop assistant hurriedly ran to Asuka and the others.
"This…this customer! Please don't create any disputes in this shop."
"Just nice, I hope that you can also come as a third party. I think we should be able to hear an interesting conversation.”
Flying Bird stopped the cat-eared shop assistant and continued,"
"You said that you had won by 'mutual consent' against the community in this area. However, this is a little different from the game of Gifts that I know. The game between the communities should be an activity where the 'organizer' and the participants of the challenge game use all kinds of chips as stakes…I say, Brother Ren, is it common for the game to use the community itself as a stake?”
" Occasionally…when there's no other choice…but this is a rare case where the survival of the community is at stake.”
The cat-eared shop assistant nodded in agreement.
"Isn't that right? Even we, who have just visited this place, know this level of knowledge. It was precisely because those who had the authority of the organizer had the power to enforce the battle between the community that they were feared as the devil king. As for how you, who do not have this privilege, can continue to force the large-scale competition that involves the community itself? 'Please tell me'?"
Although Jared Gaspard looked as if he wanted to scream, his mouth moved on its own, ignoring his will.
At this moment, the surrounding people also began to realize the reason for this abnormal reaction.
It was because of this woman, the order of the ancient flying bird…was something that no one could disobey.
"There are many ways to…force an opponent. The simplest method was to kidnap the women and children of the other party's community and use them to threaten them. As for the opponents who didn't fall for it, he would leave them aside for now. After slowly absorbing other communities, he would then pressure the other party into a situation where they had no choice but to accept the game.”
"Yes, I think so. It's a stable way that suits the style of a small figure like you. However, will the organization that is absorbed by such illegal behavior be willing to work under you obediently?”
"We've taken a few children from each community as hostages.”
Flying Bird raised an eyebrow. Although she didn't show it on her face or say anything, the aura she emitted was slightly disgusted.
"…Is that so? He's really evil. So, where are those children locked up by you?”
"I've already killed him."
The air froze instantly.
Whether it was Ren, the shop assistant, Yao, or even Asuka, they all doubted their ears and stopped thinking.
Only Jared Gaspard continued to speak as ordered.
"The first time I caught the little ghosts, I killed them on impulse because I was angered by their cries. After that, I wanted to restrain myself, but hearing them cry and argue about wanting to find their parents really made me angry, so I attacked again. After that, I decided to use the method of dealing with all the little ghosts that I caught that day. However, killing members of the gay community would cause the organization to split apart. So, after dealing with the little ghosts, in order not to leave any evidence behind, I will give the bodies to my trusted subordinates to eat."
"'Shut up'"
Ka! With a thud, Jared's mouth closed even faster than before.
The bird's voice sounded even more imposing than before, as if it could grab hold of Jared's soul.
"Impressive. It's really rare to see such a typical jackal, tiger, and leopard. At this moment, should he say that this was indeed the Box Court World of the non-demonic realm…How about it, Little Brother Ren?”
Seeing Asuka's cold gaze, Ren frantically denied,"
"Villains like him are rare in Sandbox Court.”
"Is that so? This seemed to be quite regretful. But then again, could they use the testimony just now to punish this evil path with the laws of the Sandbox Court?”
"Quite difficult. Of course, it was illegal to take hostages or kill companions from a community that had already been absorbed…However, as long as he escaped from the city before he was punished, everything would be over.”
From another perspective, this result could also be called " Sanctions." As long as the leader, Jared, left the community, it was obvious that the mob of " Fores-Garo " would collapse.
However, this did not satisfy Flying Bird.
"Is that so? Then there's no other way."
She snapped her fingers in frustration. This should be the secret signal. The power that bound Jared disappeared instantly, and his body regained its freedom. Jared was so angry that he smashed the coffee table.
"You…you bitch!"
Then, his body underwent a drastic change as he roared. The evening gown on his huge body was torn by the bulging muscles on his back. His body hair changed color, and straight black and yellow stripes appeared.
His Blessing was similar to the werewolves and was a hybrid known as the " Tigerman."
"Although I don't know what you're planning…do you know who's backing me up? The demon king who guards the Outer Gate of the Box Court is my backer! Provoking me is the same as provoking the Demon King! What does this mean?"
"Shut up, I'm not done yet.”
Ka! Jared immediately shut his mouth. However, this alone could not stop his current anger. Jared raised his arms that were as thick as tree trunks and tried to attack the bird.
Swoosh--
The silver light that flashed in an instant once again made the surrounding people speechless. Yao, who had reached out to protect the bird, stopped in the air because the target had disappeared.
"…Ah, ah?"
"Although I have maintained a good listener quality from the beginning, your behavior has already surpassed the scope of a clown, Mr. Lynx.”
Holding the silver knife that had fallen to the ground along with the table, Sakuya's expression was as cold as when she was looking at kitchen scraps.
…Beep…Beep…
Crimson blood flowed down the slit in his neck. The Tigerman finally reacted. In an instant, this man had stepped over the smashed dining table and appeared in his arms.
From below, without the lens to cover it, the pupils that were even redder than his own blood looked at him emotionlessly. The King of Wild Beasts actually felt intense emotions that he had not felt for a long time. Because of this, he did not even feel the pain of his neck being cut open.
This was the fear that he had when he was still a mountain tiger. He would only feel when he encountered a predator that was stronger than him. He wanted to run away.
" You sat with Miss without permission and insulted Miss and her friends with such vulgar language. Not only are you ignorant, but you also don't know yourself. A mere large-scale pest actually dared to hurt Miss 'first friend. Even ten thousand deaths won't be enough to wash away the filth left behind by your actions.”
“——”
At this moment, the King of Beasts instinctively understood his biggest mistake today.
Provoking 'No_Nome,' showing the strength of their community, and wooing the Bestowers who had just joined the Sandbox World-all of these were not a problem at all. The biggest problem was that he should not have provoked the group that this quiet man belonged to.
Sakuya, don't kill him."
There was a slight fluctuation in Yao's calm voice. It wasn't anger or agitation towards Jared's actions. On the contrary, it was more like a request to Sakuya.
"…Yes, Miss."
After a moment of silence, the perfect Servant closed his crimson eyes and opened them again. There was no longer a beast-like cold killing intent in them. Even though he was still looking down on the Tigerman in front of him, he only used a beautiful grappling technique to put him down on the ground. The blood from the wound on his neck dripped onto the ground, but Jared did not struggle at all.
"…Yes, Miss Huang is unexpectedly serious when it comes to Kasugami-san. I will remember this.”
After coughing twice, Asuka was the first to recover from her shock. She returned to her usual arrogance and elegance, looking down at Jared, who had completely lost his will to fight and turned into a real " lynx."
"Mr. Jared. I don't care who's backing you up. I think Little Brother Ren is the same. Because his ultimate goal was to defeat the 'demon king' who destroyed the community. However, I'm not satisfied with just the disintegration of your community. An evil person like you should be down and out, regretting your sins and accepting punishment at the same time--so I want to mention a case here.”
The shop assistants who were nodding in agreement with Asuka turned their heads in confusion. Flying Bird had a charming and feminine smile on her face as she bent down and picked up Jared's mane with her slender fingers.
"Play the 'Game of Gifts' with us. I'll bet on the survival of your Forces_Garo and the pride and soul of No_Name.”
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