Family heirloom, then turned into a demon girl

Chapter 304 Mission: 02-5 The Demon King Attacks
The next day, the gift game [Duel of Creators] started on time.

"Ah ho——"

The well-known evil spirit, Pumpkin Head Jack from [Wild Fire] flew around the field with Asia Ignefast, attracting the audience's attention and cheers, and then slowly landed in the ancient Roman Colosseum-like venue.

Such a high-profile act naturally caught the attention of everyone on the podium. Asuka immediately screamed, tugging on Izayoi's sleeve and shouting unreservedly, "Izayoi-san! It's a pumpkin head lantern! A real pumpkin head lantern!"

"Alright, alright, I get it. Miss, calm down a bit." Izayoi said perfunctorily, then turned to ask Shiroyasha who was sitting next to him: "I think I've heard the name [Wisp] before? Have they participated in the game in the East District before?"

"Yes, just a month ago. You have a good memory, kid."

The contestants arrived, and Black Rabbit, acting as referee, began to read out the rules. [Duel of the Creators] was a gift game in the form of a competition. Participants must possess a "Creation Gift." Each participant could bring one assistant, and the use of gifts other than the Creation Gift was prohibited during the duel.

The rules of the preliminary round were one-on-one combat, ending when one side surrendered or lost their combat effectiveness—specifically, when their Creation Gift was destroyed. There were no additional conditions except for not killing. The loser was eliminated, and the winner advanced.

After reaching the finals, the remaining players will compete in a round-robin tournament. The player with the highest score will have the opportunity to challenge the game leader, Salamander. If they win, they will receive the same bounty they desire from Salamander.

As the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Even though [Salamanda] is currently in a difficult situation with a lack of successors, it still dominates the North District. This final reward is quite generous. However, it also requires defeating [Salamanda] in the end, which also greatly increases the difficulty of obtaining the prize.

"They're the favorites to win this time," Bai Yasha said with a smile. "Despite their mediocre performance in the game before, when it comes to the Gift of Creation, [Wisp] is the undisputed leader in the six-digit tier. [Wisp]'s flames possess a unique advantage in this area, and even [Salamandra], who is equally skilled in wielding fire, can't imitate them."

"Then in your opinion, if we face them, what are the chances of Yao winning?"

The one who asked the question was Fei Niao. She had just been chatting with the elf on her shoulder, but when she heard that such a strong competitor had appeared, she couldn't help but feel a little worried about her companions participating in the competition.

"No." Baiyasha answered without hesitation.

It wasn't that she looked down on Yao; her "Life Catalog" was a powerful gift, but it truly needed time to mature. She had only been in the small garden for a month, and the power the Life Catalog could mobilize was still largely derived from common Earth animals. And in the battle against the two before her, perhaps only the ability to control wind and snow, emanating from a certain mythical beast, could have any significant impact.

Created by the "Great Demon of Life and Death" Vera Zar Ignefast from the power of an ancient evil spirit, "Pumpkin Head Jack" possesses five-digit strength, possessing the powers of "Immortality" and "Ghost Fire." Given that victory requires destroying the opponent's Creative Gift, he is an impossible opponent for Yao today. As a demon, he is participating in this competition as a "Creative Gift," which, to some extent, can be considered a loophole in the rules.

Otherwise, according to the terms of participation set by Hakuyasha, it would theoretically not be able to enter the festival area.

Then, the competition officially began. After the group draw was completed and their opponents were determined, Bai Yasha stood up and clapped his hands, sending the contestants into separate, unconnected dimensions. These dimensions floated in the air like bubbles, allowing one to see through them.

All I can say is that this is the foundation of the old-line masters of the Little Garden. Even if they are suppressed to four digits, their actions are beyond the reach of the newly emerged four-digit masters.

In the game field, the Will-O-Wisp duo encountered a wooden chariot from the southern area of ​​the small garden. The moment they saw their opponent playing with fire, they chose to surrender - it can only be said that they were too complacent. Even if such an entry made it to the finals, it would definitely not be able to defeat the Salamander team whose members were all fire dragons.

Meanwhile, Kasukabe Yo faced the classic Rock Golem, a favorite of the wizards of the North District. This creature's strength could be varied, allowing it to be mass-produced or individually enhanced to its full potential, adapting to a wide range of situations. Unfortunately, this creation had a flaw that even the most skilled creators couldn't overcome—its unwieldy weight.

Its rocky nature dictated its limitations. Facing Kasukabe Yō, who possessed the agility of a monkey, the speed of a cheetah, the endurance of a bear, and the strength of an elephant, it stood no chance. In a split second, Yō slipped past the slow-moving giant's hand and scaled the golem's body. It was only a matter of time before he was brought down.

"So, are the gargoyles created by vampires in the legend also a gift of creation?" Asuka asked curiously.

"I don't know where you saw this legend, Miss Asuka, but it's undoubtedly a misunderstanding."

Standing behind her, Leticia responded somewhat indifferently, "Gargoyles are just stone statues used to guard the door. They are everywhere on the roof of the church. It's not just vampires who can bring them to life with magic. Many wizards can do it."

"Is that right?"

"But it's a bit of a shame not to see any living gargoyles after coming all the way to the North District." Izayoi said, "Why don't we buy a few and put them at the door, and let Leticia bring them to life."

"I'm a vampire dragon rider, not a wizard, so I can't do that kind of thing."

While they were chatting, Yao had already overwhelmed the rock golem from behind and successfully decided the outcome.

Leaving the alternate dimension, Yao turned to see the calico cat waving at him from above Leticia's head, and he waved back. Asuka's silent "Come on!" must have been heard by her, too.

Even though Hakuyasha determined that there was no chance of victory, Asuka still hoped that Yao could play in his own style.

However, in the end, the game could not be decided.

"Shiroyasha."

Izayoi called out her name in a solemn voice and asked, "What is that?"

"What did you say?"

Shiroyasha followed his gaze in surprise, looking upward. From the clear sky, countless jet-black parchments fluttered down like a blizzard. Suddenly, screams of fear echoed from the audience:
"It's the Devil!"

"The devil has appeared!!!"

(End of this chapter)