Volume 1 Chapter 5 (1/2)
Chapter 5
Part 1
───Aquatic city of ”Underwood”
Garden restaurant of ”Six Scars”
With Kuro Usagi’s suggestion, Saigō Hoht to the riverside restaurant from where the “Spirit Train” could be seen clearly The terrace was croith visitors who had co in and out of the water in 10 rilled Sakuraiant pus were carried to the table
But, ignoring such things as cuisine, Ho the departure of the “Spirit Train”
”Ohh!”
After each departure of ”Spirit Train” loaded with baggage, the sprays of water danced, creating large rainbows on the riverside And following it, cheers were raised from somewhere
With that dazzling scenery in front of him, Homura further raised a voice of admiration
”Ohh!!!”
Two of the forward fro off the “Spirit Train” all the way before it vanished from the bottoeratedly crossed his arms
”Hm Not bad It was somewhat OK”
”Stop lying brother It was super fun, wasn't it?”
Suzuka looked amazed while Homura sulked
While giggling, Ayato brought black tea to her mouth
”I was surprised I thought Senpai lacked hobbies, but as it turns out you like trains, huh?”
”No no, it's a bit different Aya-chan Hoether with Iza-nii used to make plastic models of airplanes and cars”
”Suzuka Stop saying unnecessary things”
Ho more and more sullen
Ayato blinked from further surprise
He was always doing nothing but research, so seeing enjoyment on his face was a rarity Fro books at home even at occasional holidays
Sitting next to the an usa
”Kuro Usagi is also surprised Those plastic ht? I was not aware that Izayoi-san had such hobbies”
”That person only went along with s like which of us would construct the about it now, it was the only contest I won against Iza-nii”
A nostalgic smile appeared on Hoed back to being sullen
While grinning broadly, Suzuka poked his cheek
”I was also like that, but Ho the ti, we also recalled various memories from time to time”
”Is that right?”
”That's right Well, we understood that he was a person ould disappear somedayBut when he did disappear, it was really too sudden Thanks to that, we had many hardshi+ps”
”Suzuka”
With a serious voice, Hoone days with a smile
Kuro Usagi tilted her usamimi and showed somewhat serious expression
”The hardshi+psin other words, the troubles Izayoi-san left behind, is that what you want to say?”
”Of course not Sure, he was a hopeless person, ant, self-centered and hedonist, butThat person, he was not someone ould pass the reht?”
”But the extent of the braere large you know He would team up with Don Bruno or old man Ushi+hts with people of high social standings as his hobby”
”That's right According to hi opponent to be cool!” or so was a stupid excuse of his If I remember correctly, his favorite motto was”
“It was───”The heavens don't produce people above me!””
Pfff──Kuro Usagi spurt out the tea
She probably thought that it was very much like him, but on the other hand, it was indeed a foolish motto
”T-That, how should I say, it’s the typical Izayoi He lived the same way even in homeplace huh”
”He wasn’t soed ───About that, even Kuro Usagi should know, right?”
”Fufu, that may be true”
Kuro Usagi shook her usah
Both sides had s to talk about, but the conversation wasn’t advancing any further
Kuro Usagi gained attention with a cough
”No, let's proceed with the feast!Now it’s about tii to tell everyone about this world───”The World of Little Garden””
Yes! Suzuka got fired up
Homura's expression became serious
Ayato kept her calm expression
Getting each of their affirle card
”Well then, three of you Should I say the usual phrase? Should I? Here I go! Welcome! To the ”World of Little Garden”! We have summoned the three of you to present the qualification to the “Gift Games” where only people who have been bestowed Gifts can participate!”
”Gift Games?”
”That's right! You three should have already realized that you are not ordinary humans! Those unusual powers are the Gifts bestowed by various war Gods and deities, Demons, Spirits and Stars ”Gift Ga those ”Gifts” And, this world of little garden is a stage created for those Gift holders with strong powers to lead an enjoyable life!”
Usaa! Kuro Usagi's usamimi jumped up as she explained
But Suzuka and Holances and asked surprised
”Eh, wait a second In this world, you can’t be summoned unless you have those Gifts?”
”YES!”
”Absolutely? Without exception?”
”YES, YES, YES♪ Suzuka-san should have an idea about her oer, right?”
”Well, yeah, I have but”
Holances
Both of them ell aware that they were special Therefore, there was nothing surprising up to this point If there was a problem then───It was about Kudō Ayato's existence If the current talk is true, It would be unreasonable if she didn’t have the power known as Gift
”UmmAya-chan?”
”Suzuka Let's leave that talk for later Please continue, Kuro Usagi-san There should be some conditions for us to participate in those Gift Gaht?
”YES! Before participating in Gift Gaanization Those are the numerous ”communities” that exist in Little Garden”
”Hm-Hm So, what happens when you win?”
”The winner of Gift Gaahts, honor, husand even the stakes of Gifts If you take new Gifts froher level Gift Games as well Given that, if you lose in a Gift Game which has Gifts at stake, naturally───your own Gift will be taken away, so please take note”
Mufufu, Kuro Usagi laughed provocatively
At this point, Suzuka's eyes were shi+ning
”Fufun, isn't that useless worrying I wonder? Even if he looks like this,when it coames you know?”
”Fufu, then, I look forward to it Skilled Gift Game players are stars of this Little Garden world! Please do enjoy it to your hearts content♪”
”Well, will do it in time Who are ones who Host and bestow Gifts in these Gift Gaht?”
”YES! This is the world of Little Garden where war Gods and buddhas gather! To tell you the truth, This Kuro Usagi is also a descendant of ”Moon Rabbits” from tales of buddhism!”
Ehei threw out her chest with her usamimi raised
Suzuka and Ho bit more surprised
”Hey hey, Homura”Moon Rabbit” If I remember correctly, it's one of the Buddhist tales froht?”
”Yeah If I'm not mistaken, It's a tale about a rabbit that in order to save an injured old man, threw itself into the fire to be eaten The reason moon's surface took the resemblance to the rabbit is because Taishakuten invited that devoted rabbit to the moon, or so”
”Uhaa! It's a super i is a famous rabbit!?”
”No, not to that degree! Although, Kuro Usagi is their descendant ───Now, lets return back to topic shall weLike this, the existences adends froreat achievements in human history, are permitted to establish a spirit rank in this world of Little Garden, and could also be awarded with various Gifts!”
”? Can they even contribute to human history?”
”YES! Rather, probably there are many such people in Little Garden”
───I see, He nodded seely satisfied from the answer
”If it has such , there is indeed a chance for me to be summoned”
”Hohou? Do you have confidence in your own achievements?”
”I wonder about that Since those achievements aren't my own, I'm just half-confident Please continue”
Yes, Kuro Usagi answered cheerfully with raised usamimi
”Then, let's return to the talk about Gift Gareatly different kinds of it One of them are Games intended to test the humans, held by war Gods and deities who have too much time on their hands These are many times free to participate from its characteristics, but since the ”Hosts” are war Gods and deities, they are often brutal and difficult, and life could be at risk However, the reward is big in return It depends on the ”Host”, but even getting a new ”Gift” isn't just a dream”
”Fuht?”
”Of course! Nor the designated chips for the entrance fee There are held as an industrial business of the coanizations”
Finally at this point, the color of their eyes change as they got motivated
”Since they are at the level of industrial business, they are Gaht?”
”Noonder about that? If you don't understand theof the Game, you could present the favorable conditions for the Host's side you know?”
”Hou? In other words, the ga with the Hosts, right?”
”O-Ooh! How sharp of you Ho”, the act of negotiation It's a vital skill for advancing the negotiations with the Hosts or perforroups in Games”
”I see, I see I understood everything well In short, Gift Gaanizations called co exist here?”
”YES! Trades are spread as much as Gift Games!”
”As expected Otherwise, the circulation using the spirit train wouldn't be practical Circulating it with just Games would be impossible after all In that sense, it would be a wiseexpenses with Gift Ga the , huh”
Ho a hand to his chin
Kuro Usagi widened her eyes from surprise
”H-How should I sayYou two are the polar opposites of Izayoi-san”
”Polar opposites? With Iza-nii?”
”YES When I heard that Izayoi-san's faht have been sureat guests after arriving, or should I sayI' like honor students”
Kuro Usagi sighed see from relief
Homura and Suzuka on the contrast, showed somewhat complicated expressions
”I'd like to hear it once about that That person, did he do so even at this place?”
”Speaking of that, he went around picking fights left and right in Little Garden, from ”City of Brilliant Flames” in the North to ”Underwood” in the South, he rushed about without restraint, bringing vigorously big troubles everywhere! If he was as reliable as you two, then even Kuro Usagi Even Kuro Usagi wouldn't have underwent that much trouble!!!”
The loli Kuro Usagi broke down crying Only that brute guy could irl cry from worry
”Uhhiven you lots of hardshi+ps”
”But he was the saet down to business now”
Ho for it, Kuro Usagi also straightened up
Su the chain of conversations in his mind, Homura asked asked with a serious expression
”I'll ask without beating around the bush Is there a way for us to return to our former world?”
”What?”
Kuro Usagi answered blankly Her puzzled expression was clearly saying ”What is he talking about I wonder?”
Hoot flustered from that reaction He pushed aside the cuisine from the table and leaned forward
”We can't return?”
”T-That's not it! That's not it at all, but E-Eeh? Isn't that strange? In the first place, only people who ”Have reason to arrive in the world of Little Garden” are supposed to be summoned hereby the as written on the invitation letter?”
Hoency back then so he had no time to read the contents
Quickly taking out the phone, he saw the mysterious mail address───[email protected]/ / Written on the
『─ The Second Sun Authority War Invitation ─』
”W-What the!!?”
Kuro Usagi widened her eyes in surprise the moment she saw the LCD screen
”T-The Second Sun Authority War Invitation!!? W-W-Why did an outsider like Ho!?”
”No, even if you say so like that”
”Senpai Let's confirm the contents of the letter first for now”
That's right, he nodded Urged by Ayato, Homura and others started to confirm the contents
『 ─ The Second Sun Authority War Invitation ─
Dear Saigō Homura-sama
You have earned the entry qualifications to the ”Second Sun Authority War” being held in the world of Little Garden For gaining the qualifications to enter the final selection, please enslave at least one celestial beast belonging to the ”Twelve Ecliptical Constellations” or ”Twelve Chén of the Equator” first
Celestial Beasts required to subjugate: ”Taurus”
Winning Condition: ① Subjugation of Avatar of ”Taurus”
Winning Condition: ② Erase the lightning, and return the star to its original form
※ Rule Summary/Duration Period
Since would be a preliame, the duration period would be seven years After seven years, you would autoates the beast, it will counted to Saigō Homura so please, feel free to cooperate
※ Important Points ※
This frame of participation is a special fraō Homura could participate in the Second Sun Authority War If you abstain/abandon/ignore the participation or are eliminated in the preliminary round, the special participation fraō Hoive us
Furtherame period, you cannot leave the Little Garden so please be careful Prolonging the game can be considered but please try to coiven time
Yours Sincerely,
Second Sun Authority War Facilitators ”Laplace Demons”』
Theit, Homura hit the table and raised a protest
”DDon't screith me!!!”
Fro
Grasping the phone with shi+vering hands, He read it once more
”The duration period is seven years you say!? You can't go back during it you say!? Don't screith me, there's no way I'd just accept such conditions!!”
”H-Homura Try to calm down a little”
”As if I can cal to happen to the orphanage!? Everything Co you know! If that happens, at that point, it would be the end of the orphanage for sure!”
Being high-strung froencies, Homura finally exploded from restlessness
But, that was inevitable
Even now, the existence of Saigō Homura was necessary for the ”Canaria Fas would certainly stop
With an unusually tensed attitude Suzuka also asked Kuro Usagi
”Kuro Usa Is there nothing we can do about this? We can't return froame either?”
”This is difficult If you haven't agreed to the invitation, you wouldn't have been suin with”
Kuro Usagi dropped her usaetically
Finally at that point, Kudō Ayato raised her voice
Kuro Usagi-san About previous topic, properly speaking, the Gift Gaames of Gods and demons that are only held within Little Gardenthat's how it is, right?”
”Eh? Ah, yes”
”However, we encountered theto Little Garden was caused fro it another way, it would be no etting rolled up in its Game I think there's plenty of reasons to be able to return to the former world”
Ui twist her usamimi
Kudō Ayato continued her question with stronger tone
”Why did so like this happen in the first place? I think on't arrive to a solution if we don't clarify that part”
”I-I'i to understand The only thing I can say, is that perhaps this situation happened as a result of the prelie-scale Gift Game held in Little GardenThe Second Sun Authority War running wild I don't know anything else”
Homura bit his lip to divert his impatience The only aie enjoyable after finally progressing the results of his research
But in one swing, that changed to survival crisis It was no wonder he became impatient
Kuro Usagi hung her head with usamimi down in shame
”It's unfortunate, but you have no choice but to clear this subjugation Game for now No reed to the invitation letter, soBefore starting the negotiations, you have to first clear the Game”
”B-But, even if you say to defeat an ox monster like that, there's no e could win!”
Unable to endure, Suzuka also raised her voice
Two They were the existences that have went beyond hue It could be said that theup to it's title as a Celestial Beast