DxD: Scion of Lucifuge-Chapter 312: Touching Black Rabbit’s Ears—Joining No Name, The Gift Game Begins

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"Black Rabbit-sama, I'm back!" Lily announced cheerfully.

"Welcome, Lily. Would you mind introducing our guest?" Black Rabbit asked, turning her attention to Roy with a curious smile.

Roy rolled his eyes. He knew she had been aware of his presence since they approached the Arcadia gate.

Lily had conveniently asked him if he belonged to a community.

When he said no, she had offered to introduce him to No Name.

It was all Black Rabbit's scheme.

Her motive was clear: she wanted to recruit him, a newcomer to Little Garden who hadn't joined any community.

No Name was struggling. Besides Black Rabbit, their only members were children who couldn't participate in Gift Games.

A strong member would be a valuable asset.

Having learned about Roy's encounter with Galdo, Black Rabbit was determined to recruit him.

In a living room within the No Name headquarters, Black Rabbit served Roy tea.

"Thank you for saving Lily. Please, if there's anything you need, just ask," she said sincerely.

"Could you tell me about Little Garden?" Roy asked, deciding to gather more information before making any decisions. His memories might not be entirely accurate.

Black Rabbit beamed. "Of course!"

They chatted for a while.

As evening approached—

"Roy—would you join us for dinner?" Black Rabbit asked.

"Sure," Roy agreed, still surprised. He had expected her to ask him to join No Name earlier.

But she hadn't mentioned it.

If she wasn't in a hurry, neither was he.

The dinner was surprisingly lavish, and the children's faces were filled with smiles.

Despite their hardships, they hadn't given up hope.

After dinner, at Lily's suggestion, Roy joined them for a bonfire—one of the few recreational activities they could afford.

"Um…Roy…" Black Rabbit approached him.

Roy smirked inwardly. She couldn't hold back any longer.

He looked at her expectantly.

Black Rabbit, feeling his gaze, felt a bit…exposed.

"Roy, could I…ask you a favor?"

"Go ahead," Roy chuckled.

"Would you—join No Name?" Black Rabbit finally asked, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Join No Name?" Roy paused, then smiled. "Alright."

Black Rabbit, who had been prepared for rejection, was overjoyed.

"You'll join us?!"

"Yes." Roy nodded.

Black Rabbit, still excited, was also puzzled.

"Why would you agree? You know about No Name's…situation, right?"

"That's what makes it…challenging," Roy shrugged.

Black Rabbit was momentarily confused, then she nodded. Little Garden was full of problem children, after all.

"Wonderful! With you, No Name will rise again!" As she spoke, her blue hair and bunny ears turned pink.

Roy's eyes lit up. Black Rabbit looked even more beautiful with pink hair.

As expected of a Little Garden noble.

He reached out and touched her ears. He couldn't resist. He had to touch Black Rabbit's ears!

"Huh?!" Black Rabbit was startled, then she blushed. A Moon Rabbit's ears were…sensitive.

"Roy…let go…my ears…" she mumbled, trying to pull away, but she couldn't break free. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Oh, sorry. They just looked so…cute. I couldn't resist," Roy said with a chuckle, giving her ears a final squeeze before letting go.

Black Rabbit glared at him, pouting.

——

Having successfully joined No Name—

The next day—

Roy was woken up early by Lily.

"Roy, wake up! Black Rabbit wants to see you!"

"Ugh…" Roy sighed, then, looking at the little girl beside him, a mischievous grin spread across his face as he grabbed her tail.

"Aah!" Lily yelped, surprised, and collapsed onto his lap, blushing.

Roy chuckled and began stroking her tail. Lily's two fox tails were incredibly soft and fluffy.

After—teasing Lily for a bit, they went to the living room.

"Sorry to wake you so early, Roy, but it's important," Black Rabbit said apologetically.

"What is it?" Roy asked, sitting down.

"It's like this…"

Black Rabbit explained that Galdo had challenged No Name to a Gift Game that morning. The loser would forfeit everything.

While they could refuse, Galdo would undoubtedly resort to other underhanded tactics, so Black Rabbit was in a difficult position.

Roy, hearing this, realized that Galdo was retaliating for his failed attempt to capture Lily.

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But this was perfect. Equipment and resources were being delivered right to their doorstep. There was no reason to refuse.

"Accept the Gift Game," Roy said.

"Huh?" Black Rabbit was stunned.

"You're saying…we should accept Galdo's challenge?"

"Yes," Roy nodded with a smile.

"But…you don't understand. No Name only has Jin who can participate in Gift Games…" Black Rabbit hesitated.

No Name lacked any real fighting power. Most of their members were children.

Jin Russell, while technically the community leader, wasn't a particularly strong fighter.

And Black Rabbit herself couldn't participate in Gift Games.

They had no chance of winning against another community.

"Don't worry. You have me," Roy said confidently.

Black Rabbit remembered Lily mentioning how Roy had easily subdued Galdo, but she hadn't seen it herself.

And if they accepted the Gift Game, Roy would be facing Galdo's entire community alone.

Roy, seeing her hesitation, said, "If you don't believe me, we can have a Gift Game."

Black Rabbit was intrigued. This would be a good opportunity to test his strength.

"Alright," she agreed.

They went outside.

The children of No Name, hearing about the Gift Game between Roy and Black Rabbit, gathered to watch.

"The rules of this Gift Game are as follows…" Black Rabbit summoned a contract scroll—Geass Roll—and handed it to Roy.

As a Little Garden noble, she could communicate with the Host Master and create Gift Game contracts. That's why she had been chosen as a referee.

Once the terms of the Gift Game were agreed upon and recorded on the Geass Roll, they couldn't be changed. The Host Master enforced the rules absolutely.

Roy took the scroll and read it.

The rule was simple: the first person to touch the other's body wins.

"Have you finished reading? If you win, you can ask for anything. Since this is your first Gift Game, you don't have to wager anything," Black Rabbit explained with a smile.

The contract stated that if Black Rabbit won, Roy wouldn't have to forfeit anything.

But if Roy won, he could make one request of Black Rabbit.

Roy smirked, looking at Black Rabbit.

"I'm looking for a—bed-warming maid…"

"Absolutely not! I won't agree to—that kind of request!" Black Rabbit exclaimed, blushing.

Roy shrugged, feigning disappointment. "Fine."

Black Rabbit sighed in relief.

"Then the contract is established. Let the Gift Game begin." She waved her hand, and the Geass Roll vanished.

Once established, the contract was unbreakable. The Host Master would oversee the game.

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