As Abigail, I caused trouble in infinite space.

"So? Do you want to accept it?"

Abigail said confidently, as if he already had a way to get the girl out of the Fantasy Forest.

"Okay, I accept. But little Abby, if you fail, you'll have to stay with me for at least a year."

"A year? That's really..."

"What's wrong? Is there too much?"

"No, it should be said that it is too little."

Abigail shook her head and said, "Honestly, according to the terms of this contract, even if the girl asked Abigail to stay here with her forever, that would be fine. But she only asked for one year."

Can I ask you a question?

"of course can."

"Actually, you are the Forest of Fantasy."

"what......"

The girl looked at Abigail with some surprise; what she said wasn't wrong. In fact, the entire Fantasy Forest was interconnected, all being the girl's true form. And the Fantasy Forest itself was essentially just a single tree.

"Little Abby, since you know about this, why did you still..."

"You're going to establish rules like that, right?"

"Ah."

The girl nodded.

"It's actually very simple, because I'm absolutely confident that I can fulfill this condition."

Abigail said with a smile:

"But you're pretty wicked too. If it weren't for me, anyone who made such a request would be courting death."

"I'm sorry, but even though I've had my children with me for the past three years, I still want a friend I can talk to."

"I don't blame you. After all, I was the one who proposed this game, and you just accepted my pursuit. If there's any mistake, it's mine. But since I was able to make such a request, I naturally have a way to break through this condition."

Just as Abigail said, the Guardian Girl herself is the Forest of Fantasy; you could say that wherever she is, that place is the Forest of Fantasy. The condition of taking her away from the Voice of Fantasy was, in fact, an almost impossible task from the very beginning.

The reason why this is not an impossible task is because the game itself has a loophole.

"Guardian, let me give you a name."

"naming?"

The guardian girl was somewhat puzzled by Abigail's sudden request.

"That's right, it's about choosing a name. Don't you want a normal name?"

"Of course, what name do you want to give me?"

"Fates".

"Fates?"

"How is it? Do you like it?"

"Hmm, but why this name?"

Futes asked with some curiosity.

"Fantasy" means fantasy.

"Oh, I understand. Then I'll be called Futes from now on. Thank you, little Abby."

"Hmm, don't rush, there's still more to do."

Futes watched with some curiosity as Abigail suddenly soared into the sky and arrived in mid-air.

Even she hadn't yet figured out how to fulfill that unsolvable condition.

"This Fantasy Forest is much larger than I imagined, but it should be achievable."

Abigail then closed her eyes.

"I appear from nothingness, wielding the silver key, and touch its location. I will become the embodiment of the Father God's essence, residing within us...! Crossing the Rose's Sleep, I will reach the Ultimate Gate! 'Qliphoth Rhizome, the Radiant Tree!'"

............

After resting for a while, Izayoi Sakamaki re-checked the contents of the "contract document." Several pieces of information that hadn't been confirmed at the beginning began to align, leading to aspects of the "contract document" that caught Izayoi's attention.

(So, the final step is an association game. By comparing the parts you care about with each other, you should be able to find the answer.)

The first thing that bothered Izayoi Sakamaki was the name of the Gift Game, "Flower on the Lake".

After confirming, he discovered that the narcissus ovules are plants that grow in clusters in rivers. However, the game's name is clearly "Flower of the Lake." In other words, the difference between "river" and "lake" might be a clue to the special flowering conditions.

Next is the section on the conditions for solving the puzzle. This part doesn't specify a location, only clearly stating that the flower must "bloom." This wording made Izayoi Sakamaki feel that it seemed to be deliberately hiding some kind of mystery.

Finally, there is the difference between flower buds and flowers after they have bloomed.

Flower buds grow in the "water," while flowers bloom on the "water surface."

In other words, daffodil ovules should have the habit of floating to the surface after flowering.

"The key lies in these three points; as long as you connect them..."

What is something that doesn't exist by the river but exists in the lake?

—The flower buds do not bloom in the water, but rather on the surface of the water.

—The location for flowering is not particularly restricted.

After integrating this information, Izayoi Sakamaki reached the following conclusion.

"The way it blooms is... changes in water depth, that is, changes in the environment. Although daffodils are usually plants that bloom by the river, if there is a heavy rain or other situation that causes an increase in water volume and changes in depth; or if the buds in the water are washed away and fall into a deep ditch, the buds will suddenly bloom in order to preserve the species, causing the flowers to bloom on the water surface... Well, that's about it after summarizing, right?"

"Correct answer."

Hmm? Izayoi Sakamaki simply turned his head back. He felt like he'd heard that voice somewhere before.

However, the person who appeared from the shadows of the trees behind him was a woman he did not recognize.

The beautiful woman used a three-colored flower hairpin to style her shimmering black hair. She wore a white kimono adorned with elegant floral patterns and strode forward with a melancholic air, her sleeves swaying with her movements. She looked down at Izayoi Sakamaki with an expression that seemed rather indifferent. She slowly approached, until their bangs and breaths were close enough to touch, before staring at Izayoi's face and giving him a smile that was both mischievous and powerful.

"Oh my, what a remarkable lad. Not only does he possess the immense strength to defeat me in a single blow, but he's also quick-witted and quite clever. It's no wonder that Lord White Demon takes special care of you."

"......"

Izayoi Sakamaki blinked three times, taking a second look at the beautiful woman who was so close to her, someone she could even feel.

I honestly have no recollection of her. Not only were her features stunningly beautiful enough to bewitch anyone, but even through the layers of kimono she wore, her voluptuous and alluring figure was still evident. Although she didn't reveal much, she still exuded a seductive charm. An ordinary man would likely be completely captivated simply by the sight of the two of them so close they could feel each other's breath.

However, Izayoi Sakamaki now wins purely out of curiosity.

Who are you?

"What an outrageous man! Have you forgotten what the woman you kicked in the stomach looks like? Or has it been that you've been kicking every woman you encounter in the stomach ever since you came to the Garden of Small Gardens?"

Even the most obtuse person could understand this sarcastic remark.

For once, Izayoi Sakamaki widened her eyes and stared intently at the woman's figure.

"So you were that snake! But wait, you were definitely a snake just now!"

"Hmph! For someone with godhood, transforming into a human is no difficult thing! It's you who keeps calling me 'snake, snake, snake,' it's really noisy! At least you should know the name of the organizer of the game you're participating in! You idiot!"

As instructed, Izayoi Sakamaki picked up the "contract document" and began to read it.

The document clearly stated the words "Game Leader, Snow White".

Izayoi Sakamaki was so surprised that her eyes widened even more.

"Your name is Shirayuki-hime? This means... you wouldn't happen to be a living sacrifice that was originally offered up in the Yasha Pond... Ah, no, wait a minute, I remember that your divinity was indeed bestowed upon you by the White Yasha, right? That should be a shrine, right?"

"Well, what's the actual situation? Anyway, it doesn't really matter what happens now, right? You've already solved the mystery, so you'd better hurry up and get going. There are less than fifteen minutes left."

Snow White covered her mouth with her sleeve and chuckled, showing no sign of anxiety.

Even though the puzzle has been solved, she is still confident that she will win.

Within the clearly defined boundaries of the game, there is no lake deep enough for the narcissus flowers to bloom. Although the deepest part of the great river might meet the requirements, the current in the center is very fast. Moreover, the river flows directly towards the "end of the world," the Torritunis Falls. If one were to fall in, even Izayoi Sakamaki wouldn't be able to save her.

Princess Shirayuki brought her lips close to Izayoi Sakamaki's ear and whispered:

"I'm just giving you my advice: just surrender obediently. Then apologize for your past rudeness, and I'll kindly reward you with a flower. That way, you can save face whether you're facing Lord White Demon or your female companions, right?"

Chapter 301 The Anomaly at the End of the World

"How could I possibly agree? If I dared to surrender to a snake woman and take back the flowers she gave me out of pity, I bet our young lady would act as if she had caught me red-handed, and take the flowers to decorate the very center of the Great Hall. She would also kindly add a line in fluent calligraphy: 'Izayoi Sakamaki, here is the evidence of your shamelessness.'"

Izayoi Sakamaki shrugged casually, as if she were joking.

Of course, even Kuon Asuka wouldn't go that far.

However, if Kudo Asuka were to hear what I just said—

"Do you want me to do that? Then I'll do it this way! Now we can even add a frame and a commemorative photo as a bonus!"

He would definitely agree with a bulging vein on his forehead and a smile on his face.

Feeling somewhat disappointed that Kudo Asuka wasn't there to sing along, Izayoi Sakamaki jumped off the large rock and burst into laughter.

"However, I never expected that snake to be such a beautiful woman."

"Surprised?"

“It was unexpected, and I also profited... Do you remember the contract when I won?”

Izayoi Sakamaki grinned, revealing a wild and arrogant smile.

Snow White gave a disdainful snort in retaliation.

“Of course I remember. If you can truly solve this illogical problem, then I, Snow White, will gladly belong to you, body and soul.”

"Really? You're willing to go along with anything?"

"Of course. You can tear my chest apart and devour my liver; you can rip my clothes off, chain me up, take away my purity, and play with me as you please while I weep and choke until you are satisfied... Heh heh, I can completely submit to your desires."

Princess Shirayuki pressed her hand to her kimono chest with a defiant smile, clearly demonstrating how confident she was of victory.

Izayoi Sakamaki nodded in satisfaction at receiving the contract's promise, then waved her hands towards the forest as if measuring the distance.