Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

"……Eh?"

However, after hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's question, the smile on Kuro Usagi's face froze instantly, and a trace of panic flashed uncontrollably in his eyes.

And this trace of panic was successfully captured by the sharp eyes of the four people.

--has a problem!

The next moment, the three problem children all revealed amused and malicious smiles. Being stared at with such ill intentions, Black Rabbit tried hard to maintain his expression, but he felt more and more guilty.

Izayoi Sakamaki said with a frivolous tone:

"It seems like you are hiding some key points?"

"How, how could it be…"

Although he said this, Black Rabbit's eyes were wandering at this moment, and he was quite shaken, and he stammered:

"A few years ago, our [Community] was still famous..."

"Several years ago?"

Before she could finish her words, Izayoi Sakamaki grasped the key point and sneered:

"The implication is that the situation is completely different now, right?"

"For example, your community is now completely on the verge of collapse and is destitute, so you have no choice but to place your hopes on the holders of the Gift from another world?"

"—"

Izayoi Sakamaki's words were like a critical hit, and Kuro Usagi instantly became depressed, completely losing her cheerful aura. But even so, she still found it difficult to speak, and seemed unwilling to honestly confess the truth.

Seeing this, Jiuyuan Fei Niao crossed his arms and said in a tone that left no room for doubt:

"If you don't tell the truth, we should have the right to refuse to join your [Community], right?"

"Same as above."

Kasukabe Yōya, who was standing by, nodded in agreement.

"—!"

Black Rabbit's expression was shaken instantly, like a camel that was broken by the last straw. She looked at the others cautiously and said:

"...If I tell you the truth, will you be willing to join the Community?"

Izayoi Sakamaki spread his hands irresponsibly and said:

"Who knows? It depends on what you tell me."

"……I see."

At this point, Black Rabbit knew that she had been forced into a desperate situation and had no choice at all, so she finally gave up on herself and began to talk about the situation of their [Community].

The so-called "community" is the general term for an organization established by multiple members. In order to carry out activities, the community must submit a "name" and a "flag" to the Little Garden. In particular, the "flag" is an important thing used to show the community's sphere of influence.

The community that Black Rabbit belongs to is called [No Name], which means it has lost its own name and flag and is an unnamed organization at the bottom of the entire small garden.

What's even more fatal is that apart from the [name] and [flag], even the companions who constitute the core of the community were not left behind.

Of the 122 members of [No Name] today, only Black Rabbit and an eleven-year-old boy named Ren Russell—who is also the current leader of the community—have gifts sufficient to participate in the game, and the other members are all children under ten years old.

“I’m totally at my wit’s end.”

Izayoi Sakamaki sighed lightly and showed no extra emotions, and the same went for the others, which made the unpredictable Black Rabbit feel uneasy.

"So, you're running a daycare? How did it get to this point?"

Black Rabbit shook his head and smiled sadly:

"No, their parents were also taken away. They were taken away by the greatest natural disaster that attacked the Little Garden - the Demon King."

"Demon King?" x4

The four people's reactions were different, some were excited and some were confused, but they all showed the same interest in the word "Demon King".

Black Rabbit explained sadly:

"The Demon King refers to the Shura Gods and Buddhas who have a special privilege called [Organizer Authority] in the small garden. They can take the initiative to provoke a gift game, and no one can refuse it."

"Because we were forced to participate in the game held by the Demon King, our community... lost all the people and things necessary for us to operate as a unit."

“Oh, the devil…”

Ritsuka Fujimaru stroked her chin. While she sympathized with the plight of Black Rabbit's community, she always felt that the existence of this kind of person who sounded like a big villain might have something to do with the reason why she was invited here.

Was it specifically for her to deal with the devil?

Hmm... I feel like it shouldn't be that simple...

On the other side, Izayoi Sakamaki showed an excited smile.

"Since they call themselves the Demon King, they should be powerful and vicious. Even if I use all my strength to defeat them, no one will blame me. They should be powerful, bold and despicable guys, right?"

“That’s right…”

Black Rabbit forced a smile, thinking that the other party's remarks were somewhat ignorant and fearless.

But then she said firmly:

"Our greatest hope is to protect our home so that our companions can return, and at the same time, work hard to rebuild the community. One day, we will take back the name and flag of the community and carry it forward again!"

"In order to achieve this goal, we can only ask for the help of powerful contestants like you. Could you please lend that powerful power to our community!"

After saying that, Black Rabbit bowed deeply and prayed sincerely.

She buried her head, closed her eyes, and bit her lips hard, as if a prisoner was waiting for the final judgment.

"You want to take back your friends and reputation from the Demon King... That's a great determination!"

Izayoi Sakamaki laughed wantonly, and Asuka Kuon also showed a confident smile and said:

"Is it equivalent to starting from scratch? That's exactly what I want. If it weren't difficult at all, I wouldn't even bother to join."

Kasukabe Yōya nodded slightly and said:

"I'm just here to make friends, nothing else matters."

"Everyone……!"

Hearing this, Black Rabbit suddenly raised his head and looked at them in disbelief, his eyes filled with disbelief and surprise.

"Why, don't you want us to join? Then let's go."

"No, no! Absolutely not! I desperately need your help!"

Although he realized that this might be a joke, seeing the evil smile on Izayoi Sakamaki's face, Black Rabbit was still anxious and hurriedly tried to keep a few people.

At this moment, she suddenly remembered something and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, the only person present who had not expressed his opinion, and became a little nervous again. After she observed carefully for a moment, her expression suddenly became a little stunned.

Is the other party distracted?

No matter what, she still called out to the other party carefully:

"Um... Ritsuka-sama...?"

"what,"

Hearing the other party's call, Fujimaru Ritsuka came back to his senses from his thoughts.

Looking at the embarrassed Black Rabbit in front of her, she thought about it, and finally nodded in the other's surprised eyes.

"I'll join in too."

What she is more concerned about at the moment is the information about the Demon King. In addition, she is new here and is unfamiliar with the place. At least from the current situation, Black Rabbit and the community he belongs to are indeed a good choice.

but……

"Very good!!!"

Black Rabbit could no longer suppress his excitement and cheered happily.

"But, having said that,"

However, before she could be happy for a few seconds, Fujimaru Ritsuka raised his hand again and asked curiously:

"If you are not satisfied with the situation in the [Community], can you withdraw at any time?"

"babble--"

Black Rabbit's smile froze again.

"this and that……"

Could it be that this seemingly peaceful Fujimaru Ritsuka is the biggest problem child? ?