Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 172，Part1: 1 - Choice

Chapter172，Part1: 1 - Choice Chapter 172 Choice? Part 1

My Operation Gorgeous Dark Pot imdiately ran into a wall.

Gark-san’s shoulder trembled and he slamd his desk with a vigor I haven’t seen in a while. Kaina’s bitter smile was the only thing that soothed .

“Cry, it will be an escort until the conference, you know! Select them seriouslyyy! Listen, absolutely don’t make any incidents. Your job will determine the Hunters’ future position in Zebrudia.” (Gark)

“Y-Yes.” (Cry)

“I am already not a Hunter anymore! I didn’t even absorb Mana Material. You may have taken my feelings into account, but think this through. In that state, am I really suitable?” (Gark)

I didn’t take your feelings into account. I was just trying to get you involved. But, in Gark-san’s opinion, it seed that it was a bad idea.

But then again, if you said that, I am not suitable either.

I crossed my arms and pretended to think for a while, but Gark-san was breathing with his shoulder and showed no signs of calming down.

And that’s when I snapped my fingers.

“I know, Kaina-san, I’ve decided on you ~! Please join in the escort~!” (Cry)

“Eh!?” (Kaina)

It was a nice idea. Even escorts need healing, and I have always thought that Kaina-san wasn’t just anyone normal.

“D-D-Don’t play around! There’s the Emperor! Don’t you have any brakes!” (Gark)

Gark-san yelled at in a shaky voice. And then I was easily kicked out of the branch manager’s office.

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So an. Even though you are always pushing so job on (Whether I do it or not is another problem though), you refuse one of my requests…… I misjudged you.

Kaina-san, who was following behind , gave an “I have no excuse” expression and an apologetic smile and handed a list.

“I am sorry, Cry-kun. The branch manager didn’t an to offend you. This is a list of high-level Hunters in the Imperial Capital Branch. I think it might be helpful in selecting your mbers.” (Kaina)

“Aaah, thank you. Really, even though I am seriously thinking about this……” (Cry)

“If necessary, we will call them out, just let us know.” (Kaina)

Let’s get back on track a little bit.

Certainly, it may not have been the best idea to include Kaina-san. Moreover, it isn’t good to vent my anger on Kaina-san.

The slot that was for Gark-san is now freed. I need to sohow fill it……

I checked the list, but all the people on it were people I know. The nas of all the mbers of 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 were also on the list.

There are quite a few high-level Hunters in the Imperial Capital.

And then, one na caught my eyes. It was a man with a distinctive na and seed to be a Level 6 Hunter. Of course, I didn’t recognize him, nor did I know him.

………… Well, there are still four slots left, so it was fine if one of them is for this guy. Being spontaneous is important in things like this.

“Kaina-san, can you call this guy who is called Kechakchakka?” (Cry)

“………… Alright.” (Kaina)

Maybe my imdiate decision was unexpected for Kaina-san, she opened her eyes widely.

§

What was important in an escort mission was to have long-range firepower to take on a large army.

A powerful Magi was essential, especially considering the fact that Monsters will be attacking from all directions.

It wasn’t an exciting story for , but except Lucia, all the powerful Magi are in the sa place.

My next stop was the base of the Magi Clan, 《Hidden Curses (Ma Tsue)》.

This ti, the mission was to escort the Emperor. And word probably already got out that I have been entrusted with the mbers’ selection.

Which ans, it was inconceivable that I wouldn’t call out to 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》 when you consider my position as a weakling.

That “Baa-san (Grandma)” is always in a bad mood so you never know what she might do. I wouldn’t care if this request was just a regular request, but if she found out that I ignored her, she might burn to a crisp. Well, even without that, that “Baa-san (Grandma)” is Level 8, so I have nothing to say regarding her power.

Unlike 《Footprints (Ashiato)》, which had a cutting-edge Clan House, the ho base of 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》 was an old mansion.

Their historic mansion, which seems to have been in use since the ti their Clan was founded, had undergone repeated renovations and had now a very quaint look and practicality.

As I walked up to the front door and did a double-take, a familiar young man ca out from inside.

It was a Magi wearing an indigo robe with a cold deanor.

“Ah, Cry-san. This is unusual… How can I help you?” (Magi)

“Ahrun, hallo~! What’s up?” (Cry)

“………… Ehm… That’s a nickna only Marie uses to call …… And, well…… I would appreciate it if you call Alto.” (Ahrun)

When I dared to call out to him in a friendly manner to make a good impression, Ahrun shrunk back, looking unusually shy.

I think it is a great nickna, Ahrun. To the point that I would shove you inside the Dark Pot if I had an extra slot.

“I am here for 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》. Is she in? If she isn’t, I would like you to pass her a ssage……” (Cry)

I am sure 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》 was also very busy because of many reasons.

But I sure hope she wasn’t here…… If I have the excuse of coming over once but she wasn’t at ho, I am sure I won’t get burned to a crisp for asking her to join via a ssage.

Despite my wish, Ahrun blinked his eyes and opened the door willingly.

“Ah, perfect timing. We were just talking about you earlier. Co in.” (Ahrun)

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The Clan Master’s office of 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》 looked like the reception room of a nobleman’s mansion.

Thick carpets and old lamps. The walls were lined up with bookshelves, and portraits of the past Clan Masters hung above them.

《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》, as usual, looked like a witch from a fairy tale. Moreover, the wicked kind of witch.

Although she was slim and tall, I felt trendous pressure when facing her.

《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》. Rosemary Purovos listened to what I said, narrowed her eyes, and said.

“Kukuku………… I am honored that you thought about 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.” (Rosemary)

“…………” (Cry)

“But as you know ―― The country put under house arrest. I can’t leave the Imperial Capital. Dealing the conflict with the 『Tower of Akasha (Akasha no To)』 was too troubleso. So I burned down everything~.” (Rosemary)

“I see. …… W-Well, I didn’t know that.” (Cry)

I frowned while feeling like wanting to run away right now.

The fact that she was under house arrest was her own fault as she reaped what she sowed, but I didn’t think that this witch was soone who cared about house arrest.

Because of what I said, 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction’s (Shin En Katsu)》 eyes glowed brightly.

“Kuh, kuh, kuh…… “If it was , I would have done it better”, right? That’s what we call…… Having its own field of expertise. I am only good at destruction.” (Rosemary)

Hey, I never said that. Please don’t burn ……

I rubbed my Barrier Ring and took a deep breath. Her magic can be prevented by the Barrier Ring, but fire magic has a great effect on its surroundings.

I would die if there was no oxygen. That’s why, right now, I am equipped with an Oxygen Ring. I would die if the heat was too hot. That’s why, right now, I am equipped with a Cold Air Ring.

However, even with all that…… Even if the fla was prevented by the barrier, it won’t be put out, so it may spread and burn to a crisp.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahahaha, did Cry just picked that guy because he had a weird na!?

He seriously doesn’t care even if it is an escort mission with the Emperor.

And he was really prepared for a long battle in case Rosemary tried to burn him!

I can see Cry acting badass in front of her while she tries to burn him.

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Ma tsue: Literally translated to Magic Wand.