Since it was only a simple Gift Game, the tavern's venue was prepared in no time. Judging by the catgirl maids' practiced movements, Gift Games had clearly been held here more than once or twice. Soon, the other onlookers gathered around as well, watching the match before them with curiosity. After all, a newcomer who had only just arrived in Box Garden was challenging the leader of a Community. That alone was enough to draw attention.
"Then, let me confirm this once more."
Black Rabbit sighed helplessly and looked at Fang Zheng.
"The rules of the game are that Mr. Fang Zheng will stand here..."
"Sit."
Fang Zheng casually pulled over a chair and sat down.
"You're not going to make me stand here for an hour, are you? I'm not doing that."
"Very well. Then Mr. Fang Zheng will sit in this chair, without using any Gifts and without moving. Mr. Gard may use any means he wishes, and as long as he manages to touch Mr. Fang Zheng's body, he wins. Conversely, if Mr. Gard fails to touch Mr. Fang Zheng within one hour, he loses. Those are the rules, correct?"
Both sides nodded. Black Rabbit shot Fang Zheng another glare before continuing.
"If Mr. Gard wins, Mr. Fang Zheng must join Mr. Gard's Community. But if Mr. Fang Zheng wins, Mr. Gard's Community will belong to Mr. Fang Zheng... Is that correct?"
"I think those terms are perfectly fair."
Fang Zheng shrugged, while Gard gave a cold snort.
"That depends on whether you have the ability."
"Then..."
As Black Rabbit spoke, she held out her hand. A contract resembling a sheet of parchment appeared from thin air and slowly descended into her hand.
"Then... begin!"
"Roar—!!!"
As Black Rabbit's words fell, Gard let out an angry roar