Demon King White Yaksha - this momentum that was never imagined from the girl's smile once again made the breath of the three of them stagnate.

"Star spirit" refers to the main spirit that exists on a planet above the planetary level. The most advanced race in the concept of goblins, ghosts, demons, etc., is also the "giver" of gifts.

Sixteen Nights felt a pleasant cold sweat behind his back, looked at the White Yasha and smiled, "The sun running horizontally......... Yes, White Nights and Yakshas. That horizontally running sun and this land, you made it? ”

"Not bad. This white night lake with snowy fields. The sun that illuminates the eternal world is one of the playgrounds I have! "White Yaksha opened his arms, and the cloud elevation on the other side of the horizon instantly cracked, revealing a trace of the sun.

The star spirit of the "White Night". The white night mentioned on the 16th night is a phenomenon that can be seen in Finland, Norway and other Nordic countries in a specific dimension, and the sun does not set.

"Yaksha" is a god of water and the earth, and at the same time, he is also a ghost god with a fierce side.

In the box garden where many Shura gods and demons gather, the "Star Spirit" is the "god" who claims to be the strongest race.

And the white yasha in front of him at this moment can be said to be enough to represent the box court - the powerful "demon king".

"Such a huge land, just a playground!?"

"Not bad. Okay, what's your answer? If it's a "challenge", I'll be merciful to you. - However, if you want to "duel", then you have to say two things. As a demon king, I will risk my life and dignity to fight you! ”

“…………”

Asuka and Yao, and even the arrogant Sixteen Nights, hesitated to answer immediately.

They kind of knew why Li Na was so cowardly.

Not only did I not know what gifts the White Yaksha had, but it was already clear that there was no hope of victory.

However, this is self-provoking, and canceling in such a situation will hurt self-esteem.

"Yes. You win. I surrender, White Yasha. ”

"Huh? So it's not a duel, it's a trial? ”

"yes. After all, you can prepare for such a competition and have this qualification. - Okay, I'll honestly let you try it this time. His Majesty the Demon King. Sixteen Nights smiled bitterly and threw out this sentence. For him, who has a strong sense of self-esteem, this should be the maximum concession. However, [let you try it] this is a rather cute way of being stubborn, which makes Hakuyasha laugh.

Hakuyasha, who laughed for a while, held back his laughter and asked the other two, "Heh, hehe............ So, is it the same for other children? ”

“……… Well. I'll let you try it. ”

"Ditto."

The two also replied helplessly with reluctance. Hayasha laughed with considerable satisfaction.

The black rabbit, who had been watching everything in front of him uneasily, finally let go of his hanging heart at this time, and looked at Li Na with some appreciation.

This thing is probably the only sensible person in the problem......

“…… Hey~ really, really! Both of you have chosen your opponents! Novices who challenge the "class rulers", and "class rulers" who accept the provocations of the novices, are too scary even if they are joking! And Lady Hakuyasha is the Demon King, isn't it thousands of years ago!! ”

"What? So she's the original Demon King? ”

"Well, guess what?" White Yaksha laughed mischievously.

Black Rabbit and Sixteen Nights slumped in disappointment, and Li Na held up the funny emoji card again.

And at this moment, a sharp cry was heard from the mountains far away. Kasugabe Yao immediately reacted to the call of this non-beast and non-bird.

"What kind of animal is this? It's the first time I've heard it! ”

"Hmm...... That guy. Maybe it could be used to put the four of you to the test, oh yes, don't say no this time, blind lad. ”

"Hmm." Li Na responded.

White Yasha beckoned to the mountains on the other side of the lake. A huge beast five meters long spread its wings and glided in front of the crowd like the wind.

Seeing this beast with vulture wings and a lion body, Kasugabe Yao immediately cried out in surprise.

"Griffon...... Liar, does it really exist!? ”

"Hehe, of course it's true. It is the king of birds and beasts. With "strength", "wisdom" and "courage", it can be said to be a beast that represents the gift competition! White Yaksha beckoned, and the griffin landed beside her, bowing her head deeply in respect.

"Then, this trial will be set for the four of you to compete with this griffin in any of the "strength", "wisdom", and "courage". If you can sit on its back and fly to the lake, it will be good to pass. ”

Hakuyasha said, taking out the card with the coat of arms of the two goddesses. As a result, shiny parchment appeared in the air, which only appeared for those who had "host rights". She swiped her snow-white fingers across the paper, and the following statement appeared on it

[Bestow Contest Name "Griffon's Reins"]

List of participants: Sixteen Nights of the Reverse Palace, Asuka Distant Birds, Haruhikabe Yao, Li Na

Ride on the back of a griffin through conditions and fly to the lakeside

Through the method, it can be recognized by griffons in any aspect of "strength", "wisdom", and "courage".

Defeat Condition: Admit defeat or the participant is unable to meet the above winning conditions

The pledge will abide by the above rules and hold this Gift Contest in the name of glory, flag, and game organizer.

"Thousand.Eyes" print]

"I'm coming!"

As soon as he finished reading it, Yao immediately brushed it and raised his hand high. Her eyes were envious on the griffin.

This is a rare enthusiastic gaze for her, who is usually calm.

[Little, Miss...... No problem? This is much bigger and more terrifying than the lion boss.]

"Don't worry, no problem."

"Hmm. Looks pretty confident. It's hard to deal with, huh? If it fails, it's not just a serious injury. ”

"It's okay, no problem."

Dazzling eyes stared straight at the griffon. It shines as if you have found a treasure that you have been looking for. Seeing her like this, Sixteen Nights and Asuka smiled helplessly.

"OK, I'll give you the first battle. Don't fail. ”

"Be careful, Kasukabe."

"Come on." Li Na only had two short words.

"Hmm. I'll do my best. Yao nodded and ran towards the griffon. But the griffin flapped its huge wings and left the ground.

This...... It probably didn't want to affect the White Yaksha in wartime.

Kasugabe ran towards the griffon, whose eyes shone brightly and spread its wings to threaten. Stop a few meters from the griffin and take a closer look at it.

‘…… It's amazing. It's really a vulture-headed sphin! ’

Vultures and lions. The king of birds and beasts. Although Yao can communicate with the hearts of many animals, those live on Earth after all.

It was also the first time that she had directly confronted the unicorn and the phantom beast with a far different ecosystem from the Great Snake that the Black Rabbit and the Black Rabbit had encountered in the "end of the world".

Yao, first said carefully: "That, the first time we met." I'm Yao Kasugabe. ”

！？

The griffon's giant body shook. The vigilance gradually dissipated in its eyes, and a slightly confused look appeared. This is proof that her gifts are also effective for phantom beasts.

"Oh............ Can this girl talk to the griffon? ”

Hayasha snapped his fan with interest. There are usually only two ways to sit on the back of the king of land and air, the griffin.

First, it is better to win than strength and wisdom. Bring it to its knees and ride it on.

The second is to let it recognize its own heart. Gain the recognition of being a king, proud of it, and sit on it.

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That's all there is to it.