As a general, she cannot be a good daughter of Kage.

"No, since you have reported it to me, I will pay more attention in the meantime, and... things related to demonic power should not be taken lightly. It is better to be careful, especially when you are alone."

she answered.

"Understood... I take my leave."

Huhu~

The next second, the opponent used the wind element to disperse instantly... and disappeared.

Chapter of Qiu Jin ~ Time passes easily, life is like dew: Chapter 27 Are you still a master who doesn't show off your skills? !

After that, she returned to the previous location of the witch, but this time she was no longer at the entrance. She wondered for a moment, then looked around and searched, and finally found her under a tree upstream of the waterfall. Found each other.

It turns out that the opponent is in a different position every round?Although the locations are different, the signboards promoting the Daring Trial Club are the same. In other words, there are signboards at corresponding locations in the forest near the Guarded Forest.

"Master General, you are back."

Linghua, who had been waiting there for a long time, saw her coming and immediately came over with a smile to greet her.

"Um...Sorry to keep you waiting."

I was so engrossed in chatting with Ying just now that I forgot about the courage test.

"Didn't wait long...I just arrived too."

Ayaka smiled and answered like this.

In fact, she had waited for a long time, but she thought she could not say such words.

"..."

The general also knew that the other party was lying, but he did not go out of his way to expose it. There was a small tacit understanding between them.

"Where's Master Kage?"

Ayaka asked with concern.

"She went to the beach and said she wanted to play the Akitsu game there."

"Akitsu...youyi? I don't have any impression of this. I didn't pay attention to it before."

Ayaka was stunned for a moment and put the folding fan against her chin in confusion.

"It is a traditional game that has been passed down from a long time ago. Shadow and Shin once played it. She wanted to experience it again and went there."

She explained simply.

"Oh...I see. I didn't expect that this dare test would also be a game that would interest Kage-sama. It's really great."

Ayaka said with relief.

Sure enough, Ayaka didn't know about those strange things that Luyakuen Heizo just said.

That means that this matter has nothing to do with Ayaka, and there is a possibility that she can't ask anything...that's all. Besides, she doesn't think that the current atmosphere is suitable for these topics. It may also make Ayaka switch to work status again, which is not worth the gain. , after all...she wanted the other party to relax and have fun in this courage test conference.

"Have you found that miko?"

She did not continue the previous topic, but glanced at the miko on the other side.

"Not yet, I thought I'd stay with you..."

Ayaka shook her head.

After all, they are the winners of the first round of courage test...

Pfft... This child has indeed not changed at all... He has been like this since he was a child. He has to do everything with her and stick to her like this.

"...///"

Ayaka seemed to become obviously shy after seeing her doting eyes. She covered her face with a folding fan and looked away slightly.

Then the two of them came together again to the witch in charge of the 'front desk'.

"Oops~? Haha... Congratulations to you two for winning the first round of the courage test competition."

The miko smiled "hehe" a few times. Although she was congratulating her, her expression was full of some incomprehensible mystery, just like always.

By the way, was this guy cultivated by the Son of God himself?

"No, it's just good luck..."

Ayaka is habitually modest.

"In this way... you are one step closer to the dark and sticky truth. Is this a good thing~? Or a bad thing -?"

The other party started again, his voice deliberately trembling as if he was pretending to be a ghost, and there was even some resentment.

"I wonder what you think of the last round?"

asked the witch.

"It's scary, like it's real... thrilling and immersive."

Ayaka said the so-called speech, but the general remained silent. She had nothing to say, let alone any feelings, because it was indeed nothing scary to her. Of course, this was not the organizer's fault, it was her own. question.

"Haha, thank you... Saying 'very scary' to the organizer of the courage test conference is a compliment to me."

The other party showed a happy smile, as if satisfied.

"Congratulations to both of you for passing the first round of the test. The second round of courage test is about to begin, um——"

The other party looked at them...

"I wonder if you two have found a companion for this round?"

He asked as if teasingly.

"…not yet."

She answered and Ayaka nodded.

"No? Then look for it quickly~? If you haven't formed a team at the beginning of the game, I don't need to tell you the result~?"

The other party asked with a smile.

"Huh... let's go, Linghua..."

She sighed and greeted Ayaka.

"Um…"

"Haha, then I wish you success in forming a team~ you two."

Seeing the two figures leaving again, the miko covered her mouth and gave them a simple blessing.

There are still 15 minutes left before the start of the second round of courage test. Almost few contestants in the first round will continue to participate in the second round. After all, they lost in the first round and there is no value in participating again, so the second round Most of the participants were new arrivals. After registering their names, they scattered around looking for another partner in the team. For a while, the outside of the forest was a little lively.

Although it was chaotic, fortunately, many people had known each other for a long time, and it was easy to form a team. After announcing the team formation with the miko, they entered the waiting area.

Of course, the rest are people who have not yet formed a team and are alone. They account for a small proportion, but there are still many people. After all, the rest are strangers who do not know each other. It is difficult to get together. If it is not within the specified time, They would be eliminated if they formed a team, which made them a little anxious.

However, this trouble was nothing to Xiao Gong at the moment, but she didn't want to find anyone else, because she happened to see Linghua who was troubled, and her golden eyes lit up——

"Hey~! Ayaka...here~!"

With a hearty and cute smile, he waved to the hesitating ice-colored girl in front of him.

"...?"

Ayaka came back to her senses and looked at the voice. She was slightly relieved when she found out that it was Empress Xiao, and then walked over to say hello.

"Miss Xiaogong...will you also come to the courage test?"

"Yes, I heard from the General before that there is a courage test party here. I have participated in several courage test parties. How can I let it go this time? How about this courage test party?"

Xiao Gong asked her cheerfully.

"Well, it's really good...but it's a little bit..."

Ayaka covered her mouth with her fan and became embarrassed.

"Ah? Is it so scary? After hearing what you say, I want to give it a try more and more!"

Xiaogong became interested.

"No, it's just that I personally can't handle this kind of thing."

Ayaka shook her head.

"That's it, it's okay, just hide behind me for a while, but... I heard that you were the champion in the last round? How did you win the championship if you were afraid?"

Midway through the story, Yonomiya felt something was wrong and became curious. Since Ayaka was afraid of ghosts...how did she find the item? Or was it just a mistake?lucky?still--

"Ah - I understand. I didn't expect you, Linghua, to be a master of courage testing without revealing anything. Although you are scared, you still found the trick. As expected of Princess Egret, alas, I can't do it."

She held her chin seriously and analyzed.

"Well...it's not what you think...I formed a team with the General in the first round."

Ayaka replied awkwardly.

"Eh? With the General? Yes, I remembered it. The General also told me before that he would come to participate. No wonder... It makes sense. Alas, but it doesn't matter~!"

Although the General is indeed very powerful, in a game with rules like the Trial of Courage, she is completely worthy of the opponent. After all, it is not a competition. Everyone is equal under the rules of the game, or it all depends on luck. !

"Ayaka, do you want to form a team with me~? We join forces. Although we are not 100% sure, we still have a high chance of winning the second round, right?"

Xiao Gong approached the other party and asked.

"...Okay, please take care of me, Miss Xiaogong."

When Ayaka looked at the girl who was as energetic as ever, she smiled and nodded.

She was relieved in her heart. Fortunately, she met Miss Xiaogong. Otherwise...she might not be able to find a companion. She was almost surrounded by people she was unfamiliar with, and it was difficult to decide who to look for.

"Okay, it's settled!"

Xiaogong Yuanqi raised his hand, like the sun at night.

Chapter of Akijin ~ Time passes easily, life is like dew: Chapter 28 Miss Coral Palace’s confusion

the other side…

Those who came to participate in the courage test were not only people from Narukami Island, but also people from Kaiji Island as far away as the Western Islands. Goro is an example, but besides him, there is another person today...

"So this is the atmosphere of a courage test..."

Looking at the people ahead who were still looking for team members, Xinhai couldn't help but sigh softly.