Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today

It's a real sign.

I accidentally kicked the iron plate...

At this moment, they understood that what Shiroyasha possessed was far from the invincible power that they could currently achieve. Even the troubled children, Izayoi Izayoi and the others, felt cold sweat running down their backs.

"Such a vast land is just the base of the game...?"

"That's right."

Bai Yaksha opened his hands, and the sea of ​​clouds on the other side of the horizon immediately parted, allowing the sun to appear with its faint light.

"So, what's your answer?"

She said with an interesting smile:

"If you choose [Challenge], I will just play with you a little bit; however, if you want to [Duel], that is another matter. As the Demon King, I should risk my life and glory to fight, right? "

"Ugh...!"

It was as if Izayoi and the others had been given a fatal blow. They could no longer maintain their original calm posture and were unable to answer.

Seeing the children who had originally asked arrogant questions, Bai Yaksha showed a wicked smile and waited for their answers.

finally--

"...I've been defeated by an entire army. I surrender, Shiro Yaksha."

After a brief silence, Izayoi smiled reluctantly and slowly raised his hands to show his resignation.

"Oh? You mean you don't ask for a duel, but you accept a test?"

"Since you can prepare such an amazing game board, you are qualified...Okay, I will just shut up and allow you to test this time, Lord Demon King."

"...Well, I can also let you test it today."

"Same as above."

Seeing the three problem children in front of him with the deflated expressions of dumb people eating yellow lotus, with awkward submissions on their faces, and some cute and angry words such as 'you are allowed to test', Bai Yasha couldn't help holding his belly and laughing. stand up.

The black rabbit on the side finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then complained angrily:

"Really, really! Whether it is the newcomer who is challenging the [Class Dominator], or the [Class Dominator] who accepts the challenge from the newcomer, both sides should show some restraint!"

"You problem children, can't you learn from Ritsuka-sama standing next to you!?"

"...Eh? What's wrong?"

When his name was suddenly called, Fujimaru Ritsuka came back from his thoughts with a confused expression.

Seeing this, Bai Yaksha also looked over, rubbed his chin and said:

"As a newcomer to the same community, it's not okay to be so unsocial. Why don't you come too..."

"...No, really let's forget it, right?"

"?"

Although he didn't understand what happened to them before, regarding Shiroyasha's erratic behavior, Fujimaru Ritsuka said with a black line:

"What do you mean, are you planning to take the initiative to exclude me?"

"Of course not."

Bai Yaksha helplessly spread his hands and said with a smile:

"Because they chose [challenge], wouldn't it be meaningless for you to join in?"

"Tsk——"×3

Inexplicably being stepped on again, the three problem children showed dissatisfied expressions, but they had no choice but to bury the shame in their hearts despite voluntarily surrendering.

But at the same time, they also read another meaning from Bai Yaksha's words——

If Fujimaru Ritsuka can join their team, will they be qualified to [Duel] with Shiroyasha?

Thinking of this, they looked sideways at Fujimaru Ritsuka again, and couldn't help but begin to guess in their hearts how strong the other party was.

"I said……"

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka said to Shiroyasha helplessly:

"It's obviously the first time we've met, right? Why do I feel like you and I have a grudge and are about to blow me to death?"

"Hahaha, sorry, sorry!"

Seeing the insincere smile on the other person's face, Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed feebly and had no choice but to do anything about it.

In order to express his apology, Shiroyasha decided to abandon his previous prejudice and let Fujimaru Ritsuka join the challenge game, and then announced the game content——

"The opponent you want to challenge... well, let's just say that guy."

The next moment, a sharp cry that sounded like a beast or a bird came from the distant mountains.

Bai Yasha waved to the mountains on the other side of the lake, and a huge animal that was probably five meters long spread its wings and glided in the air, appearing in front of the three of them like a whirlwind.

After seeing clearly the figure of the animal with the wings of an eagle and the lower body of a lion, Kasukabe Yoshi, who had always been very calm, suddenly let out an unusual cry of surprise and joy——

"Gryphon!?"

"Humph, that's right. This guy is the king of birds and beasts. He is also an animal that possesses all the conditions of [Strength], [Wisdom], and [Courage] at the same time, which is enough to represent the gift game."

Not only Izayoi and the others, but also Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the gryphon beast in front of him that was saluting Shiroyasha with some curiosity.

It may sound counter-intuitive, but on her way to saving humanity, she fought many legendary and well-known monsters, but she never saw the famous gryphon.

The only animals related to griffins that she has ever come into contact with are probably Astolfo's mount Hippogriff and the super huge Hippogriff doll that the other party gave her.

The griffin has the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, while the eagle has the head of a eagle and the body of a horse. Not only do the two look very similar, but they are also related by blood.

The Hippogriff is a mythical beast born from a griffin and a mare.

According to legend, the griffin's favorite food is horses, so the combination of a griffin and a horse is considered impossible, and as the crystallization of the two, the Hippogriff is regarded as a symbol of [miracle] and [love].

"As for the content of the game..."

Bai Yasha took out a card with a double goddess pattern, and then a glowing parchment appeared in the air that could only be used by those with [organizer authority]. She moved her snow-white fingers to leave words on the parchment.

"Name of the Gift Game: [Griffin's Reins]

List of contestants:

Fujimaru Ritsuka, Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kuon, Kasukabe Yō

Cracking conditions:

Ride on the back of the griffin and fly in the air by the lake.

Cracking method:

Gain the approval of the griffin with one of [strength], [wisdom], and [courage].

Losing conditions:

Surrender, or when the contestant cannot meet the above victory conditions.

Pledge: Respect the above content, hold the Gift Game in the name of honor, flag, and organizer's authority.

[Thousand Eyes] Seal"

"Is this the official Gift Game?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others gathered together, carefully checking the contents on the parchment with a curious look on their faces. The moment they finished reading, Kasukabe Yō raised his right hand with all his strength, fearing that he would be preempted, and said:

"I'll challenge!"

Seeing that Kasukabe Yō, who had always been indifferent, had a rare burst of enthusiasm, the other three looked at each other and could only obey each other and give up the number one challenge right.

"OK, I'll let you take the lead, but don't fail, okay?"

"Be careful, Kasukabe-san."

"Well, I'll try my best."

Under everyone's gaze, Kasukabe Yao stepped forward and began to negotiate with Griffinmon.

"Can I ride on your back and use 'dignity' as a bet to see who's better?"

For the proud Griffinmon, 'dignity as a bet' is indeed the most effective provocation, but what everyone didn't expect was——

"I'll risk my life."

Kasukabe Yao said so.