Box Court.
2105380 Outer Gate, Perry Bede Avenue, in front of the fountain square.
A few children were playing in front of the steps that connected the outer and inner walls of the Box Court.
"Ren! Ren! Sister Black Rabbit hasn't come back yet? "
"I've been waiting for hours!"
Ren, who was wearing a loose robe that did not fit him, smiled apologetically at the children and said, "If that's the case, everyone can go back first. I'll wait here for Black Rabbit and the new companions to arrive."
"Then we'll go back first! Although I know it's hard for Ren to be the leader, but you have to work hard! "
"Let's go back and prepare dinner!"
"We have to prepare a sumptuous dinner tonight, there are new companions!"
"… Yes, yes!"
Ren could not help but sigh as he listened to the children's discussion that was gradually fading away.
Although he had to prepare a sumptuous dinner for the new companions, the current situation of the community did not allow them to be extravagant and wasteful — it was impossible for them to live a little more comfortably.
So even if he wanted to work hard to welcome them, he would probably disappoint them, right?
Looking up, Ren looked at the end of the road faintly.
None of the pedestrians coming and going around noticed Ren who was in a daze.
He was just a leader of a declining community that had been deprived of its name and flag. Who would care?
Although there was a vast and fertile land even outside the Box Court, other than the people who had lost the gift, the Dragon, Ghost, Illusion, Elves, and other races had also built large-scale cities outside. But — as expected, the inside of the Box Court was the center of the world.
Even those who lived outside the Box Court wanted to regain the gift and return to the Box Court all the time.
Not only that, but here — this community — had countless memories of Ren and his other companions.
He did not want to give up these precious things and leave the Box Court with those children who were not much younger than him. So when the community was facing collapse, he stood up and took on the responsibility of being the leader.
[Although I have to do my best to keep a place where the companions who have been taken away can come back, to keep this home. But if the new companions are not as powerful as I thought … I have to leave in the end.]
Ren could not help but feel a little down.
At the end of the road, Black Rabbit's bouncing figure appeared.
"Young Master Ren! I've brought the new companions! "
"You're back, Black Rabbit. Are these ladies our new companions? "
Ren looked at the group of "girls" following behind the black rabbit in amazement.
One, two, three, four … There were a total of six girls.
Although Black Rabbit was also very beautiful, the six girls were not bad at all.
Especially —
Ren could not help but look at Eight-cloud Ink who was wearing a maid uniform.
This servant girl was like a treasure left behind by the gods in the mortal world. She was breathtaking.
Although he found it strange that they were all girls, Ren did not ask further. Instead, he showed a welcoming smile and said, "Welcome to Box Court. My name is Ren Russell."
"Hey, little one, don't get it wrong, I'm a man!"
Sixteenth Night took a step forward, clenched his right fist, and pointed at himself with his thumb.
"Huh?"
Ren looked at Sixteenth Nights from head to toe, and then stopped at her chest, which was slightly inferior to Black Rabbit's. She then realized that she was being rude, so she hurriedly looked away.
"Black Rabbit?"
"Ahaha … Young Master Ren, things are a little complicated. Let's talk while walking!"
"Eh? Oh, oh! Okay! "
Ren was stunned at first, and then began to politely invite everyone into the Box Court.
They walked through the stone passage into the Box Court, and the dazzling sunlight poured on them from above.
"It's amazing. There's a canopy outside, but we can actually see the sky inside."
Ashina walked beside Eight-cloud Ink, looked up at the sky and exclaimed.
"These canopies are set up for those races that can't be directly exposed to the sun."
Ren, who was walking in front, turned around and explained.
Flying Bird raised her eyebrows. "Can't be directly exposed to the sun? Are there vampires here? "
"Well, yes."
"… Really, I can't help but be concerned."
Flying Bird wrinkled her delicate nose. She could not imagine what it felt like to live in a city with vampires.
Not long after, everyone was led by Ren to a lively fountain square.
There were a few outdoor coffee tables with white tables and chairs near the fountain.
"If you don't mind, how about here?"
"As you wish."
Seeing that no one had any objections, Ren led everyone to a table and sat down.
"Welcome. What would you like to order? "
A shop assistant girl with a pair of cat ears on her head came over with the order list.
"Well, a cup of black tea and a cup of green tea. I'd like that for the refreshments."
After Ren ordered the products that he and Black Rabbit liked, he turned around and looked at Eight-cloud Ink and the rest.
After everyone had ordered what they wanted, the cat lady left.
"That's strange, this cat also ordered?"
Noticing that the cat assistant added cat food to everyone's refreshments, Ashina looked down at the tricolor cat lying in Yao's arms.
"Yes."
Yao nodded.
"I'm also surprised. I didn't expect that the assistant could actually understand it."
"Well, after all, the other party's race is also a cat." Eight-cloud Ink said.
"Wait, wait! You can talk to cats? "Flying Bird blinked and looked at Yao in disbelief.
"Well, in fact, as long as it's a creature, I can talk to it."
"That's amazing!"
Ren seemed to be very happy.
"This is a very practical ability. After all, there are all kinds of phantasmal beasts in the box, and communicating with them has always been a big problem. Right, let me introduce myself, I'm Ren Russell, and this is Black Rabbit."
"I'm Jiu Yuasuka."
"Haruhibu Yao."
"Reverse Sixteen Nights, I'll say again that I'm a man."
"Eight-cloud Ink, this is my wife, Ashina Yakumo, and this child is Aistel."
Then Ren was completely confused.
Sixteen Nights was clearly a girl, but insisted that she was a man. She was clearly a beautiful maid, but she had Eight-cloud Ink's [Wife] …
Ren felt that his worldview needed to be reconstructed.
"So, it's like this …"
Black Rabbit rubbed her forehead and slowly explained what happened. At this time, the cat-eared girl served the refreshments that everyone ordered.
— — Then Ren's worldview was really reconstructed.
"Oh? I was wondering who it was, so it's the leader of the worst community in the East District, [No Name], and his nanny, Black Rabbit! "
A disgusting voice suddenly sounded.
The person who appeared next to Eight-cloud Ink was a strange man who was clearly more than two meters tall and had a strong body, but he was wearing a tight tuxedo.
"Jarde Gaspar, Black Rabbit isn't a nanny, she's my companion."
Ren frowned in dissatisfaction. At the same time, Black Rabbit looked at the man called Jarde Gaspar angrily.
"It's just a lowly community of No Name. I heard that you're looking for new people? You haven't given up yet? "
Jarde laughed mockingly, then turned to look at Eight-cloud Ink and the others.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what beautiful ladies. It's a pity to join this dispensable community. If you don't mind, why don't you follow me?"
Eight-cloud Ink glanced at Jarde.
[The Realm of Light and Heavy]
"Ugh —!!!"
Jarde suddenly felt his body become incomparably heavy. Caught off guard, he actually knelt on the ground.
"Ha … ha …"
Sharp fangs could be seen in his mouth as he panted heavily. Jarde tried his best to stand up, but he found that he couldn't do it no matter how hard he tried.
Just as he was trying his best to support his body, the huge pressure suddenly disappeared. Then, he fell backward on the ground.
"If you're so rude next time, it won't be a small lesson."
Eight-cloud Ink put down the teacup in his hand. He was obviously disappointed with the black tea here, so he was in a bad mood.
"… Since you're dressed so well, then your style of doing things should also match your attire."
"You … You bitch (Divine Beast)!! Do you know who's behind me?! "
Jarde roared, and his body underwent a drastic change.
The tight swallowtail that covered his huge body split open behind his back, and his body hair also revealed black and yellow patterns.
Bitch (Divine Beast)?
Before Eight-cloud Ink could say anything, Ashina stood up angrily.
At the same time, Aistel, who was telepathically connected with Ashina, turned into the Elven Device — the Demon Slaying Holy Sword.
Ashina, who was holding the Demon Slaying Holy Sword, pointed the tip of the sword at Jarde, as if she would mercilessly stab the sword into his throat at any time.
Jarde, who was locked down by Ashina's aura, found himself unable to move again.
"Black Rabbit, and Ren."
Eight-cloud Ink asked.
"Private fights are prohibited in the box, but if it's a game of bestowment, everything is allowed, right?"
"Yes, yes! As long as it's within the rules! It's even allowed to kill the opponent in the game. "
Black Rabbit, who was overwhelmed by the sudden change in the situation, answered instinctively.
"Well, then, you seem to be an Orc. You don't mind if we play a game of bestowment, right? We'll bet everything you and I have. "
"Wait, wait! Master Yakumo! "
Ren was about to say something, but Black Rabbit suddenly stopped him.
Although he had only caught a glimpse of the battle between Eight-cloud Ink and Sixteen Nights, Black Rabbit more or less knew that Jarde and his community were no match for Eight-cloud Ink.
Ren, who trusted Black Rabbit because of his selfless dedication, opened his mouth but did not say anything in the end. He just nodded.
Then, he looked at Jarde.
"Let's have a game of bestowment. Bet on the survival of your community, ForesGaro, and our dignity and souls. As a leader, you can't turn a blind eye when your partner's dignity is violated. "
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