Leticia and Russell stood beside Kasukabe Yō. While the competition had yet to begin, both of them did their utmost to provide her with as much useful information as possible.
"But do you really not need anyone to assist you? The rules allow one partner."
Having listened to Russell's explanation, Kasukabe said that she roughly understood.
However, Kasukabe did not want her cat to get hurt. If the battle truly resulted in casualties, Kasukabe Yō would rather be injured or even die herself than have her companion suffer in her place.
"Don't worry. It'll be fine."
Kasukabe Yō waved behind her and headed toward the arena. This was a world filled with the miracles of Gifts.
There was all manner of miraculous magic here, so if one wanted a better life, the only way was to keep striving and find a way to become the strongest.
She knew she still needed to shed more sweat and put in more effort. That was why she had entered this Gifted Competition.
Battles like this would broaden her horizons and strengthen her.
Hearing the cheers beyond the tunnel, the girl's heartbeat quickened unconsciously.
She was ready.
"The first participant: Kasukabe Yō of No Name!"
The raised platform within the arena was a fighting stage nearly a hundred meters in diameter, with a small cube floating above it.
Seeing Kasukabe Yō step onto the fighting stage, Black Rabbit immediately introduced the girl's affiliation and information to the audience.
Either she or White Night Yaksha would be the best choice for referee. Having one of their own serve as referee did not necessarily mean favoring their own contestant.
But at the very least, there would be no mistaken calls or crooked officiating.
As long as those two things did not happen, this Gifted Competition was