Chapter 23: Victory

"Oh oh oh, it's going to be heads-up!"

"But I've already seen the end. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info”

"Oh?"

"Take your time, you'll win anyway."

……

"--Let's go one-on-one!" Asuka raised his silver cross sword and said.

“――GEEEEYAAAAAaaaa!!!”

Garde sprang out in a straight line. If there is still reason, it should be noticed at this time. The path that is restricted will inevitably limit one's movements.

"Drink ......!"

Asuka also rushed towards Gard who was rushing towards him. But with her thin arms alone, she could not kill the tiger. But the silver cross sword, which was suddenly burst out with brilliance.

Asuka's gift, "Weiguang", is an almost unprocessed rough talent.

Last night, the Black Rabbit said at the headquarters that with its extremely high quality and strong willpower, Asuka can unconsciously endow various animals, plants and phenomena with power.

According to the Black Rabbit, the rough stones possessed by the birds, as long as they are trained for a long time, will show a tendency to "rule" attributes.

"Then my power can also rule over things other than humans or living beings?"

“YES! Perhaps if you want to be able to manifest unexpected power, you can make miracles to 'anyone' and that is something that Asuka will have to learn from in the future. However, in order to change the attributes that have been cultivated over a long period of time, one must spend the same amount of time cultivating as oneself in one's current life. Black Rabbit recommends or strengthens strengths-"

And Asuka refuses to manipulate humans stronger than it is now. And all of this is what she wants to be like Kasugabe Yao, Bai Chen, and Sixteen Nights of Reversal, not friends who can play together by ruling her.

"Then, I'll tell you a way to become stronger in a short period of time without being able to manipulate humans stronger."

Don't give up on your current talents. It takes too much time to start growing shallots.

Therefore, Asuka must accept the ruling attribute that he has been deliberately estranged from.

And let another possibility, the "gift of domination," begin to grow.

"It's now, tie it up!"

At the command of the birds, the ghost trees together stretched their branches towards Gard. Will make the trees make way in order to oppress Garde and have nowhere to escape. It is the wisdom of Asuka whose physical ability is far weaker than that of the other party, and it is born in order to win.

“GEEEEEYAAAAAaaaa!!!”

The Tiger Monster roared and struggled in the confines of the ghostly trees. But Asuka was faster than it to plunge the silver cross sword that had exerted all the demon-breaking powers under its own rule, and plunged straight into Garde's forehead.

“GeYa……!”

In the intense light of the cross sword and the screams of Gard's infiltration, the tiger monster lost its life.

The bird, which was overwhelmed by its last resistance, slammed its back into the tree. Perhaps it hurt her lungs, but she coughed for a while before she finally stood up, smiled wryly, and sarcastically said to Garde, who had already died

"Maybe it's a little late to say that...... However, you are better suited to be a tiger. ”

……

The tree, as if announcing the end of the game, turned into smoke and disappeared. Just waiting for Ren and them to come out in front of the gate of [OresGaro] (Forest)], Bai Chen suddenly took away the sofa and TV.

"I'm a little bit of a preemptive, you don't have to worry about me, I'll be back to the community tomorrow at the latest."

"What's wrong?"

"It's okay, maybe the community won't have to worry about money when I come back."

Well, I can finally spend the money I got in the open.

"Want to help?"

"No need."

As he spoke, Bai Chen turned around and left directly.

After a while, the three Asuka walked out of the [OresGaro].

"Yo~ We won!"

Asuka waved his hand from a distance and shouted at Sixteen Nights and the Black Rabbit. Yao, who was looking around, suddenly asked the black rabbit

"The light...... Was it sent by Bai Chen? “

“YES!”

"What about the others?"

"I just said I had something to do and left, and I might not be back until tomorrow, really, why don't you wait until you come out to celebrate." The black rabbit opened his mouth with a nonchalant face at this time.

"It's okay, I have to thank him." Hearing this, the dazzling eyes dimmed for a moment.

The other side.

Sixteen Nights glanced at Ren. Jen hung his head apologetically.

"Huh? What are you doing with your head down? ”

"Because I'm ...... Nothing was done......"

"Ah, that's what I mean. But you won, right? ”

Sixteen Nights was devoid of sarcasm or ridicule, without praise. But it's not a consolation.

Jen looked up at Sixteen Nights in confusion, and Sixteen Nights continued to add

"You won. In that case, the little adults should also contribute. And if Bai Chen doesn't prompt you, you'll also find the designated weapon. ”

"Uh, I guess it......"

"Isn't that the end of it? Okay, without further aside, what was your first Bounty Tournament experience like? Do little adults find it interesting? ”

“…… Didn't ......."

Jen shook his head with a bitter face. Although he won, for Jen, this first battle encountered one crisis after another, and the result was completely unrelated to glory. Perhaps, this is also because of the young age. But even with this count, he was very disappointed in his incompetence.

"Last night's plan...... Can I afford it, can I get it done? ”

"I don't think there's any other way. But if you don't want to, you don't want to? ”

Sixteen Nights jokingly said in honorifics. Ren was silent and shook his head.

"No, it's still going to be done. If there's a way to get my name out there, maybe you'll be able to reduce the damage to my friends in the first instance. Even I might be able to be everyone's shield because of this! ”

“…… Is it? ”

Sixteen Nights felt a little surprised.

That is, Jen did not agree to do so because there was no other way to rebuild. He would agree to make a name for himself, wrapping himself up as the leader of the community who would defeat the Demon King, and even boasted that Haikou would focus all the threats of future attacks on his name, all for the sake of his companions.

Forced to endure the laughter of the sixteenth night, I felt that I had really come to the right place.

……

Soon after the match, Hakoniwa issued an order for the disbandment of [OresGaro].

People who had taken refuge from their settlements gathered in front of the door when they learned that the ghost trees had disappeared.

"Really...... Gard has been defeated by you. ”

"Hmm. The matter of the hostages has also been contacted by the 'class rulers'. The [Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Beasts] community should not attack the members of the original [OresGaro] on the grounds of face. ”

The crowd stirred. But there was almost no cheering. Many of those who learned that the hostages had been killed burst into tears on the spot. OresGaro is also the largest community in the neighborhood. Many people are also worried about the disappearance of the community.

A man who looked like a representative stepped forward to ask Ren with trepidation

"I'd like to ask a very important question."

"What is it? I will try my best to help if I have any difficulties. ”

"Uh, this...... Could it be that we will belong to your community, NoName, in the future? ”

Jen's expression froze for a moment. It is not thanksgiving, nor is there the slightest joy of liberation. This is a loss for the [NoName] community that will be saddled in the future. It is a word that worries more about the future than gratitude to the benefactor.

(Is it true that [NoName] cannot be trusted............ )

Jen didn't answer. He didn't know how to answer.

At this time, Sixteen Nights pressed Ren's shoulder from behind and announced in a loud voice to everyone

"Now, Jen Russell will return the honor he took from [OresGaro]! Delegates come forward! ”

In an instant, Sixteen Nights and Ren became the focus of attention of thousands of people gathered here. Sixteen nights pushed Ren and let him stand in front. And it's not like his style of arrogant shouting to the crowd

"Don't you understand? Lao Tzu said that he would give back to you the honor that was taken away from you by the 'name' and 'flag'! Representatives of the Community, hurry up! Ren Russell, who defeated OresGaro, will return these hands to you! ”

"How, how is it possible!"

"You want to give us back the flag!?"

Everyone looked at each other, and instantly flocked to Ren. Sixteen Nights broke off with a shout and a stomp that shattered the earth, blocking the crowd that was about to overwhelm the young Jen.

"Queue up, little ones! People who don't even understand the rules are not as good as the beasts of [OresGaro]! ”

"Bah, yes!"

The crowd lined up in a majesty that was unimaginable from the age of sixteen nights. Waiting for Ren to take out the list he had obtained from the "Ruler of the Class", Sixteen Nights returned to his usual mischievous tone, and whispered in his ear

"Do what I say. When you return it, do you have to behave yourself? ”

"I, I understand."

The birds, who were watching the situation, seemed to sense what they were trying to do, and said with a smile in their ears on the sixteenth night

"That's an interesting idea~"

"Oh, what are you talking about, Miss."

The two looked at each other and smiled like children who had succeeded in mischievous. They are ready to take something out of this game that has no profit from winning alone.

"[Lulu Lillet] community - and, this is your flag."

The male representative who took it with both hands fell to the ground crying while holding the flag back in his hand.

"I thought I wouldn't be able to ...... anymore No more ...... Calling himself Lulu Rière's name ......! ”

"This flag and name, please don't let it go!"

"Yes......! We will never give up the name and flag of Lulu Rière, and we will never give up our dignity again! As long as this flag is still flying, we will never forget Young Master Ren's kindness!"

The name and flag continue to be returned. Some danced in ecstasy, some ran around with flags held high, and some shouted the names of their deceased companions in agony. Looking at this scene, Sixteen Nights was convinced. In this "Hakoniwa World", there is no substitute for the name and flag of the community.

(But the effect is more than imaginable.) I really didn't expect the flag to be so important)

Ren, who had returned the last flag, stood in front of everyone along with Sixteen Nights.

"I've returned everyone's names and flags, and there are a few things I would like to ask you for. One, I hope you will also pay attention to Jen Russell, who has recaptured the flag for you. Also, I hope you will remember that Ren Russell is leading a community that has the ambition to 'destroy the Demon King'! ”

The crowd stirred. Even people who had heard about it from the invaders last night looked at Jen in disbelief.

"Could it be...... Are you serious? ”

"But didn't their community defeat the Godhead?"

The noise spreads rapidly among the population. Sixteen Nights continued

"As I think you all know, our guild is [NoName]. In order to regain the name and banner that were taken by the Demon King with our own strength, we will also fight in the community under the Demon King's banner in the future. However, if we cannot be recognized as an organization, we will not be able to continue to exist as a community. So I want you to remember. We are 'NoName' led by Ren Russell. And I hope to support him until the day we reclaim his name and flag! ”

(That's a nice thing to say.)

Asuka forced a laugh at the side. If you knew that Sixteen Nights was a normal person, you would definitely burst into laughter for his speech at this time.

Ren, who had a complicated expression, was slapped back to his senses by Sixteen Nights, and also said

"I'm Jen Russell. Today I think you have a lot of questions, but I would like to ask you first. ”

The crowd erupted in cheers. Motivated, their plan was an initial success.

……

Ground floor of the box garden center,

Bai Chen's figure suddenly appeared in front of the black and white door,

"Ready to get started."