So if we defeat Laius where he's hiding
in the back of this place, we win, huh?
But if we're spotted, we lose our right to challenge him.
So basically, they want us to assassinate the head of Perseus?
So that means they want us to handle Laius
just like in the legend and get him in his sleep?
I don't think it'll be that easy...
Not to mention...
There are a lot of strong-looking guys around.
They also have a gift of invisibility
that allows them to hide themselves.
I hate to say this, but we might be at a huge disadvantage.
No, that's not all.
The most dangerous thing is the gift that Laius has.
If my guess is correct, then his gift is...
The former Demon Lord he's made his slave.
That's right. The former Demon Lord's...
Izayoi-san, how did you know?
How? Well...
The stars?
Isn't that...
The Perseus constellation?
Izayoi-san, are you actually really smart?
You're just noticing this now?
Anyway, we'll talk about that later.
Now, time to start the game!
Episode 5
The Oath Seems to be Beyond the Stars?
The no-names are here!
Cordon off the eastern and western stairwells!
There's only four of them!
If we can deal with this calmly, we'll retain the upper hand.
Our flag is on the line in this Gift Game.
We can't lose this!
That's right.
If we lose, you know what'll happen to you all, right?
Laius-sama, please prepare yourself as well.
Are you trying to order me around?
Well, I guess it's fine.
Don't make me use this,
losers.
I wouldn't have expected less from Perseus' soldiers.
You've got guts.
What was that?!
Now, would you like to face me?
Idiot!
Now that we've seen you,
you've lost the right to face Laius-sama.
I'm quite aware of that.
We're going to need to divide everyone up into three roles.
First, we're going to need someone
to defeat the game master with the runt here.
Black Rabbit can only participate in games as a ref,
so I'd like you to take care of that, Izayoi-san.
Second, we'll need someone who can detect
and take out the invisible enemies.
And last, we need someone to be bait
and knowingly give up their right to fight.
Sure, why not?
I'll let you guys have all the fun this time.
But...
Don't blame me if you lose!
You stupid girl.
We're going to teach you just how strong Perseus is.
Water Tree, blow them all away.
Don't try to rush, runt.
But...
Hide.
Right there!
I'm certain this is the gift that gives invisibility.
It's a replica of Hades' helmet.
I knew that a having a gift of invisibility
would be essential to this game.
I'd like at least one more of these
in order for us to make it to Laius without being spotted, but...
Don't worry about it.
Sorry about that.
But it seems this time we won't be able to win solo.
I'm grateful to you and the rich girl.
I know.
I'll have you make it up to me later.
Runt, you hide.
Don't get found, even if it kills you.
G-Got it.
There she is! The no-name girl!
Capture her!
We'll use her as a hostage to get her friends to—
You're in the way!
So how about it, Kasukabe?
Anyone around?
No.
The other noises are a bit too loud, so I can't...
Kasukabe!
Damn you!
Kasukabe couldn't detect them, even with her five senses.
Could it be the real Hades' helmet?
Kasukabe, we're going to withdraw for now.
That was dangerous, ass!
I can't even sense his presence.
Maybe I should hit all the places he might be, hard.
I see... Ultrasonic waves...
In front!
You almost got us there.
I never would have thought
you'd be able to defeat our gifts head-on.
That was impressive.
You're great, Kasukabe.
No, my friends helped me.
Leave this to me.
Thanks.
Hey, runt!
Yeah?
Let's go
to this general of theirs.
I hope everyone is doing okay.
That tickles! That tickles! That tickles!
What's going on?!
You're great to mess with, Black Rabbit.
What are you doing with the gifts we just got?
Master Jin...
Izayoi-san...
We're this late in the game,
and you're acting too relaxed!
You big dummy! Dummy! Dummy!
Come on, are you serious?
They couldn't even stop the no-names?
Looks like I'm gonna have to get rid of them all.
You know, like this.
Leticia-san!
Leticia-sama...
At any rate, welcome to the top floor.
I'll be your opponent, the game master.
Hey, it might be my first time saying that.
I won't be the one fighting, though.
There's no real reason for me, the leader of Perseus,
to go out of my way to face you.
Isn't that right, Mr. No-name?
Someone's going to fight in place of Laius-san?
Wait, does that mean...
Yeah, looks like we're going to get to see him right away.
Our former Demon Lord.
There's a star in the Perseus constellation that, since the
days of old, has been called the Demon Star.
It's called Algol.
Awaken, Demon Lord Algol!
Show them, Algol,
that terrifying power of yours.
What's that roar?
I don't like this.
Something feels so creepy...
I-It couldn't be...
Th-This is bad!
Watch out!
I'm sure all of your friends have turned to stone by now,
along with my useless men.
That can't be...
Algol, star class...
She's a star class demon, just like Shiroyasha-sama.
Laius is a fool.
So he used her after all.
He may be rotten, but he is still the leader of Perseus.
The no-names won't be a match for him.
That just might not be the case.
I won't let this end just like that.
I need to show you what happens when mere no-names
try to go against me.
Leticia-sama!
You're placing your eggs in the wrong basket, runt.
You thought if you got Leticia back,
you might be able to handle the Demon Lord, right?
But we still have you!
Use this chance to show them just how strong you are!
Okay.
Watch closely now.
Nothing more than no-names, huh?
What?
Now let's get this started, former Demon Lord.
What's wrong, Algol?! Crush the human!
Izayoi-san!
Is that all you've got?
Some Demon Lord.
What gift do you have?!
Push him down, Algol!
That's good, that's good... That's awesome!
Now you've got me fired up!
No way!
What's wrong, former Demon Lord?!
Sounded like you cried out for real just now.
Humans shouldn't get carried away!
Speak for yourself!
Damn you!
Way too slow.
Is he really a human?!
Who knows? But now the match is—
Oh no!
I've had enough. This is as far as you get.
I'll end this all!
Algol!
Let him have a taste of hell!
Hit him with the eternal prison!
I-It can't be...
The gift which could petrify the entire world itself!
Izayoi-san!
Not happening!
This can't be...
It's impossible!
He canceled out the gift. No, he destroyed it?
This isn't possible!
He has the gift to destroy the heavens and the earth,
and the power to destroy gifts simultaneously?
He really is an unknown...
The no-names have won this Gift Game—
Hold on a second.
If you lose this game right now,
you know what'll happen to your flag, right?
What?
It wasn't her that you were after?!
We can get her back whenever we want.
I think I'll bet your flag we just got, and have our next little game.
This time, I think I'll take the Perseus name itself.
Wh-What was that?
That way I'll shatter the entire Perseus community.
I'll destroy it all so that you'll never be able
to operate again for eternity.
W-Wait a second!
Wait, please!
I'll show you what happens when you try to go against mere no-names.
And if you don't like that...
Come at me with your life, and entertain me.
Leticia-san!
Leticia-sama!
Jin... Black Rabbit...
Where am...
I see.
So I was able to make it back.
It's nice to have a new maid around.
Huh?
Don't "Huh?" us.
We're the ones who did all the work in this last Gift Game.
I got hit really hard, and got turned into stone.
That happened to me, too!
Actually, I'm the one who got the right to challenge the guy.
Which means we have the rights to her.
What the heck are you saying?!
You can't be serious.
Hm, guess I have no choice.
Huh? Leticia-sama?
I feel like I owe everyone something for this.
If you want me to be your housemaid,
then I'm glad to do so.
I've always wanted a blonde helper.
It'll be nice having you around.
Yeah...
I guess I should be a bit more formal
because I'm working for you, though.
Just do whatever you're comfortable with.
I see...
No... I see, ma'am?
No, no... I see, Miss?
The Knight of the Little Garden is...
Stop trying to copy Black Rabbit.
...a maid.
Cheers!
Everyone looks like they're having fun.
But why are we having a victory party outside?
Yeah, I wondered the same thing.
Black Rabbit probably wanted to give everyone a nice surprise party.
What's that?
There are a lot of falling stars!
Wow!
Perseus was dismissed from Thousand Eyes
after having lost this past game,
and their flag will be taken down from the stars.
You may wish upon the stars,
and gaze upon them as much as you'd like!
Anyway, let's all have fun together today.
They lost their constellation from the sky.
So even the distant stars are
an elaborate device to make life in the Little Garden more interesting?
Seems that way...
Are you surprised?
Yeah.
I thought I got to see a lot of crazy things today,
but I didn't see a show like this.
Thanks to you, I now have a new goal.
Hm? What is it?
I want our flag to be in the stars.
Our flag?
What do you think? Sounds fun, right?
I think it sounds very romantic!
Maids are to listen to what their master says.
First, your skirt length must be 10 centimeters above your knees.
Like this, Master?
You're just doing what you're told. That's no fun.
You need to act more shy, like...
Next Time
Looks Like the Problem Children are Participating in a Festival?
What are you saying, silly?!
Wow.
Art by Thores Shibamoto