82 Shiroyasha

[later]

They were at a water fountain plaza, meeting with Yu and Asuka, and Kuro Usagi's ears were standing up from anger.

Kuro Usagi: H-How did you come into contact with the leader of 'Fores Garo' and even manage to pick a fight in that short amount of time!? Moreover the Game's appointed date is tomorrow!? And to be battling in the enemy's territory! We don't have the time or money to prepare! Just what were you thinking! Are you listening, you two!!

Asuka/Yu: He pissed us off. We're currently reflecting on our actions.

Kuro Usagi: Silence!!

Xiao Qiangwei: It's ok, I don't think he is that strong… Have a bit of trust on us.

Kuro Usagi: *Sigh* I will try… At least with Izayoi and Qiangwei, we would win.

Izayoi: What are you saying? I won't be going, you know?

Asuka: Of course. I won't let you partecipate.

Xiao Qiangwei: If they couldn't even kill an humanoid tiger then they are fucked. So, Izayoi, do you want to spar a little later?

Izayoi smirked and turned to Xiao Qiangwei

Izayoi: I was waiting for something like this! You know, in the old world I didn't have no one to fight.

Xiao Qiangwei smiled too and said.

Xiao Qiangwei: Well then, I hope I can be that person.

[later]

While Kuro Usagi and the others were starting to use the Water Tree Sapling that Izayoi won, Izayoi and Xiao Qiangwei were in the deserted place that was their new community, looking at each other.

Izayoi: Well, I hope you can keep up with my strength, Wei.

Xiao Qiangwei: It's ok, I have a ton of surprises, and I will use only my physical abilities, I want the things more interesting.

Izayoi: Then let's start!

Izayoi runned at Xiao Qiangwei, and was almost instantly in front of his, while Xiao Qiangwei crossed his arms to block the hit, when Izayoi's punch connected with Xiao Qiangwei's arms, there was a crater under them and Xiao Qiangwei's arms almost broke, but they could resist.

Xiao Qiangwei: *Whistles* You are really strong. Then let's raise it of a notch!

Then Xiao Qiangwei used 'Purgatory', surprising Izayoi, who still kept his smile, and threw a kick at Xiao Qiangwei's side, who grabbed the leg with one hand and punched Izayoi, who blocked it with his arms. They stood like that for some seconds before they separated.

Izayoi: Whoa… What is that trick?

Xiao Qiangwei: Just three of the seven boosts I possess, even if I can use up to this point. But you really pack a punch, I am going!

Xiao Qiangwei used Hidden Steps and appeared in front of Izayoi, who grinned from excitement, and guarded from an attack of Xiao Qiangwei, but nothing came, until he felt an attack from his back, which made him stumble forward.

Xiao Qiangwei: You need to watch, kid!

Then he disappeared again and was in front of Izayoi again to punch him with a Colossal Fist of The King while Izayoi threw a fist of his own to Xiao Qiangwei's face, The hits connected and Izayoi flew of 7-8 meters while Xiao Qiangwei backed of some steps.

When they gained balance again they looked at each other before laughing.

Izayoi: You are really fantastic, Wei, it was a while I didn't have so much fun!

Xiao Qiangwei: Me too, usually I would fight to kill, and there weren't many people who could match me.

Izayoi: I know about the second, well then, let's return at the community, I need to take a bath.

Xiao Qiangwei: Yeah. I wonder how I can use the 'Law of the Heavenly Lightning'...

[later]

after everyone talked a bit, they were following Kuro Usagi to have their Gifts 'appraised'

Asuka: What is this about the appraisal of Gifts?

Kuro Usagi: Of course, that would be about their hidden powers or origins. If you have a correct understanding of your ability, you can further draw out its power. You're all curious about the origin of your abilities, right?

The trio of teenagers showed a complex expression while Xiao Qiangwei said.

Xiao Qiangwei: I already know about them, for almost half of them I risked my life... I just want to know how I can use the 'Law of the Heavenly Lightning'.

After some sightseeing and a little explanation about the lower realms connected with this realm, they arrived at the Thousand Eyes, a mercantile community.

A shop clerk was closing the shop was stopped from Kuro Usagi.

Kuro Usagi: Wai-

Clerk: Waiting won't happen, dear customer. We don't do after hours business.

Xiao Qiangwei: Well then, where is the closest branch that can accept us?

Kuro Usagi: Wait Qiangwei, don't leave!

Xiao Qiangwei: Ok ok, calm down woman...

?: Yaaaahhooooooooo! It's been a while, Kuro Usagiiiiiii!

then Kuro Usagi was hugged by a pure white-haired girl that threw herself at her, who then they flipped four times in midair, and fall in an aqueduct.

Kuro Usagi: Shi-Shiroyasha-sama!? Why are you here at such a low level?!

Shiroyasha: Obviously because I had a premonition that Kuro Usagi would be coming by around now! Fufu, fuhohofuhoho! The sensation of touching a rabbit is truly different! Come now, does it feel good here, or here!

Then she fondled Kuro Usagi's breasts.

Xiao Qiangwei: Are we perhaps in an AV? If that's so, then I would like to stay here while you two continue.

Then Kuro Usagi teared off Shiroyasha from her body and accidentaly threw her towards Xiao Qiangwei, and knocked each other's head, then fell to the ground while being hurt.

Xiao Qiangwei: Jesus woman!

Shiroyasha: Ouch!

Kuro Usagi panicked a bit then she said.

Kuro Usagi: I am terribly sorry Qiangwei, I wanted to throw her at the shop, not against you.

Xiao Qiangwei: It's ok, just don't try that again...

After a little chat they entered in Shiroyasha's room and sat over pillows.

Shiroyasha: I'll introduce myself once again. I am Shiroyasha, one of the leaders of the [Thousand Eyes] which is based at the fourth gate, number 3345. I have a little history with Kuro Usagi over there. I'd like you to think of me as a beautiful girl that has been helping out frequently ever since the collapse of her community.

Kuro Usagi: Yes, yes, we've truly been in your care.

Yu: What is that gate thing?

Shiroyasha: It is the gate on the outer wall that exists to indicate Little Garden's levels. As the number becomes lower, the strength of those living there increases.

Then the teenagers started talking a bit while Shiroyasha laughed from the argument they were talking about.

Shiroyasha: While we're are at the topic, just outside the eastern gate is a place overlooking the 'Edge of the World'. Those living there don't belong to a community and are possessors of powerful Gifts, like the owner of that water tree.

So saying, just who won and in what kind of game? A competition of knowledge? A test of courage?

Kuro Usagi: No, no. Izayoi beat that snake god barehanded before coming here.

Shiroyasha: What!? He didn't clear a game, but instead beat him head on!? Then that child is a prodigy carrying Divinity?

Xiao Qiangwei: What is Divinity?

Shiroyasha: Divinity is a gift that increases one's powers to the highest rank.

Xiao Qiangwei: 'Then almost all my abilities have divinity!' Then how can I use the 'Law of the Heavenly Lightning'?

Shiroyasha: Wait what?! Don't tell me you beated the Heaven's Bird?

Xiao Qiangwei: Yeah, I would use a bit more time if I didn't frost half of its body. But since you recognize that tree, does it mean you were acquainted with the snake?

Shiroyasha: I was the one who granted him Divinity.

Izayoi: Ohh? Then you're stronger than that snake?

Shiroyasha: Fufun, of course. I'm the eastern 'Floor Master'. There is nobody that can compare with me out of the Communities at the eastern fourth gate and those underneath, since I'm the strongest Host.

Xiao Qiangwei: Interesting...