A cute loli with cat ears and a tail happily hummed a tune as she walked through the 'No Name' commonality's grounds. Her name was Lily, a m
A cute loli with cat ears and a tail happily hummed a tune as she walked through the 'No Name' commonality's grounds.
Her name was Lily, a member of No Name, who helped with logistical tasks as much as she could.
With the new companions joining, the commonality was finally getting on track, so Lily had to work harder, even taking on her mother's share of the work.
Encouraging herself, Lily went to prepare breakfast for her companions.
Today was the day of the Gift Game, the first one after the commonality's reorganization. Although she couldn't help much directly, Lily would cheer on her older siblings.
Lost in thought, the girl accidentally bumped into something, yelping as she fell.
The person she bumped into caught her just in time, preventing a nasty fall.
"S-sorry… Oh, Arthas-sama, are you up so early?"
"Ah… you too. Is it alright to be up so early? You went to bed late last night, didn't you?"
Looking at the cute girl, Arthas thought of his daughter. He gently stroked her head, worried.
"It's okay. I'm a beastkin, so I'm much stronger than humans. It's the Gift Game today, and Lily needs to prepare a hearty breakfast for everyone."
Lily waved goodbye to Arthas and headed towards the kitchen.
"Gift Game, huh?"
Arthas murmured. Sakamaki Izayoi didn't intend to interfere in the two girls' Gift Game, and he felt the same.
He couldn't say how strong he was, but there were currently no opponents in the Seventh Outer Layer that interested him.
The Serpent God, who had made Kuro Usagi so nervous, was only that strong, indicating that the average strength in the Seventh Outer Layer wasn't high.
To obtain the Gift of inter-world travel, he needed to constantly strive and grow stronger. He needed to improve No Name's overall strength to reach the Sixth, Fifth, or even higher levels.
Arthas could easily win tomorrow's Gift Game, but what about next time? What about every time after that? What about after he led No Name to sufficient heights, obtained the Gift, and left Little Garden?
Improving his companions' strength was also crucial. As Kuro Usagi said, because they were companions.
Breakfast ended merrily; Asuka and Yō showed no signs of nervousness about the impending battle.
Little Garden 2105380 Outer Gate, Peribede Avenue, in front of the fountain square.
Asuka, Yō, Jin, Kuro Usagi, Sakamaki Izayoi, and Arthas were heading towards the 'Fores Garo' commonality's residential area.
"Ah, everyone! We've arrived… but…"
Kuro Usagi doubted her eyes. The others felt the same. The residential area ahead looked like a forest.
Yō looked at the towering trees and vine-covered gate, exclaiming, "…Is this a jungle?"
"It's a commonality of tigers. Not surprising, is it?" Sakamaki Izayoi laughed.
"No, it's unusual. The 'Fores Garo' headquarters should be a normal residential area… and these trees…"
Jin cautiously reached out to touch a tree. The branches pulsed like living things; the bark felt like a heartbeat.
"It's 'Oni-fication.' But, how is this possible?"
"Jin, there's a 'Contract Document' here," Asuka said.
A piece of parchment on the gatepost detailed the competition.
Gift Game Name: "Invasion"
Participants: Asuka Kudou, Kasukabe Yō, Jin Russell
Winning Condition: Eliminate Galdo Gasper lurking within the host commonality's headquarters.
Winning Method: Eliminate him using the special weapon provided by the host. According to the "Contract," other methods won't harm Galdo Gasper.
Losing Condition: Surrender, or failure to meet the above winning conditions.
Designated Weapon: Located within the competition area.
Oath: We, 'No Name,' abide by these rules and participate in the Gift Game under the banner of honor.
'Fores Garo' Seal
"A designated weapon?" Kuro Usagi frowned. "This is going to be difficult."
"What kind of danger is there?" Asuka asked.
"Galdo is protected by a contract, so even the strongest Gifts won't work directly on him. A specific weapon is necessary to defeat him," Kuro Usagi said seriously.
"In other words, Asuka's usually sure-win Gift, 'Oraculum,' is completely restricted," Jin said dejectedly.
Without their Gifts, Asuka and Yō were just ordinary girls, no match for Galdo, who possessed the 'Beast Transformation' Gift.
"Let's go in anyway." Kyoya Asuka strode into the 'ForesGaro' headquarters. Kasukabe Yō and Jin quickly followed.
The iron gate creaked shut behind them.
"The Gift Game has begun.
Only participants can enter. We can only pray for their good luck," Kuro Usagi sighed, watching the closed gate.
While Kuro Usagi and the others worried about the rules of this Gift Game, within the 'Oni-fied' jungle…
A girl with raven-black wings, dark red on the inside, floated dozens of meters in the air. Beautiful, flowing golden hair was tied with a specially made ribbon.
The petite girl wore a red dress that looked like leather armor, adorned with jingling chains. She was Leticia, the slave from the Fourth Outer Layer's market.
Only those with the authority to judge, like Kuro Usagi, or those who ignore the Gift Game rules—like Demon Lords—could freely enter this active Gift Game area. For example…
"Kuro Usagi… the reborn 'No Name'…" She whispered almost inaudibly, worry clouding her usually cold face. Watching Jin and the others enter the building, she sighed heavily.
"Why… why are they doing this? It's pointless. Even if their opponent is…"
Leticia said worriedly, unaware that someone was approaching her from behind.
Even without her divinity, she remained incredibly powerful, a formidable warrior whose strength rivaled a Demon Lord, and her senses were incredibly keen.
Another outsider had invaded the competition area…
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