Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 169，Part2: 2 - Miscalculate

Chapter169，Part2: 2 - Miscalculate Chapter 169 Miscalculate? Part 2

“But…… That, that was just an Onsen Egg.” (Cry)

“Righttt! That’s righttt! We hastily inspected the gift. As if it was making fun of us, that was just a perfectly good Onsen Egggg! We have even confird that it was the sa product sold in Surusss! So you know ―― What that ans, right?” (Commander)

With a face bright red, the Commander ca at with a snort. I thought about it a little more seriously.

“……………… So you are saying that Crimson Dragons’ favorite food is Onsen Egg?” (Cry)

“―― Grrh.” (Commander)

The Commander’s lips quivered and he started to beco agitated. But then Lucia, who was next to , said in a quiet voice without changing her expression.

“So you are saying that soone was trying to make Leader take the bla.” (Lucia)

“Huh………… Yes. Yes, exactly so. And if your gift was a real Dragon Egg, you bastard ―― Would have been surrounded by the Knight Order right now. Even if the egg didn’t belong to the Crimson Dragon, your suspicion wouldn’t have cleared. There was no way that you would have been in the clear.” (Commander)

Aaah, I see. That was what he ant…… Good to know.

The Commander continued in a stifled voice.

“However, you were able to avoid the suspicion. And that allowed us to narrow down the culprit to soone from the inside. Because only a limited number of people know that…… The gift you brought was what you presented as a Dragon egg. And so, as the head of the Third Order, I myself have co here.” (Commander)

I avoided this miraculously. I wonder if it is because of my daily good behavior.

No way I am making my living by trying to steal a real Dragon Egg.

“I see. But I don’t know who did it, you know?” (Cry)

“There are only a few people who can artificially control dragons. 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 you bastard――Know what 『Fox (Kitsune)』 is, don’t you?” (Commander)

I want you to please quit making assertions based on the assumption that I know what is common sense.

But I thought about it for a mont and nodded broadly.

“Fox? Aaah of course I know. …… Just to confirm, we are not talking about any fox animal, right?” (Cry)

“Yeah. I am not talking about any animal, nor any Monsters.” (Commander)

As expected, heh. If it was neither an animal nor a Monster, then there was only one answer.

Really, not to brag, but on one of my unlucky adventures, I had an encounter with a fox with thirteen tails.

Due to accumulating too much Mana Material, it had turned its Shrine into a movable place, it was really an absurd fox Phantom.

It had intelligence, experience, and power. It was an extraordinary being that we could not compete with at that ti.

Our encounter was completely coincidental. It was the kind of being that you would never encounter even if you wanted to.

We managed to make it out alive, but I am sure that fox monster is still wandering around sowhere in the world as a legendary Shrine.

The commander said to who was squinting my eyes in nostalgia.

“With the difficulties that have hit our country in recent tis. So of them are expected to be the work of the 『Fox (Kitsune)』.” (Commander)

“I see……” (Cry)

…… I see?

That fox had the power of a god, but it wasn’t hostile to humanity. Or rather, I sensed that it didn’t have any interest in us at all.

Whether it is possible or impossible, it was very unlikely that it would interfere with human countries…… But――.

And then when I was tilting my head in my mind.

“Zebrudia has grown too big. It has developed by heavily using Treasure Hunters, but there are so who don’t think well of that. This was probably another attempt to worsen our relationship with the Hunters. It was too sloppy of them to put poison in the food, though.” (Commander)

“………… Ahhh, that was definitely the work of the 『Fox (Kitsune)』. To think they wanted to make take the bla, unbelievable. Even though I gave it so many “Aburaage (Fried Tofu)”.” (Cry)

“!? ……………… Leader that is a different fox.” (Lucia)

“The fox was also responsible for Luke slashing the n. There is no doubt. It is absolutely outrageous. I knew that pesky fox would do it soday, I knew it.” (Cry)

Lucia poked with her elbow, but it was too late.

Don’t worry, there have been no recent sightings of that fox monster, and I have heard that it has been going around the world, so I doubt that we will ever see it again. I am sure it should have forgiven after giving it so much “Aburaage (Fried Tofu)” and doing a dogeza.

The Commander had a suspicious look on his face but snorted after he convinced himself of sothing and said.

“Anyway, the powerful and long-lived Zebrudia will not shrink in front of them. 《Infinity Variety (Senpen Banka)》 it pains very much, but today the reason I called you, even after you played us so many tis, is――To make a request. We have already received the approval from the branch manager, Gark.” (Commander)

“…… Eh?” (Cry)

I absolutely hate it. I even turned down Gladys-kyo’s nomination request, what are they going to make do?

And, if I may add, I have never made fun of him.

No, well, now that 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Bourei)》 is full mber, it is not like we can’t do anything about it, but………… This 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is a Level 8 who has been able to get through by getting his head low, you know.

I have dodge not only difficult requests that I couldn’t possibly do, but also requests that seed a little too difficult. Don’t expect to take it easily.

I wonder if it is fine if I deviate it to Ark. The Commander of the Third Knight Order placed a large trunk case he had brought in front of as I quickly devised a devious plan.

Oi, oi, do you think that money will make move? Don’t underestimate . I am a man who buys, Relics even when in debt, you know?

“As a reward ―― His Majesty offered to give you this.” (Commander)

The leader of the group opened the trunk case in front of as I firmly made up my mind to refuse the request with a firm attitude.

Inside was a slightly dull-colored cloth woven with green, red, and gold.

It was not a dress or a cloak. It was thick and luxurious in its own way. I widened my eyes and touched the cloth with my trembling hands. The texture was *subesube* smooth.

M-Might this be――――A Relic ntioned in fairy tales, famous for being rare and rarely available――The 『Flying Carpet』?

The Commander smiled for the first ti since I arrived as I looked up with my cheeks pulled together.

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Hahaha, did Cry gave so fried tofu to a godlike fox phantom to save his party?

And also did he raised so flag by saying that they will never et again!? XD

And so funny, how Cry was so determined to not take the job even for all the money in the world but lost his determination as soon as a Relic ca out! XD

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