Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 209，Part1: 1 - A Reliable Man ②

Chapter209，Part1: 1 - A Reliable Man ② Chapter 209 A Reliable Man ② Part 1

After all, I am not cut out to be a Hunter. I am not competent enough, and it is also too ntally taxing.

I wonder how many tis I have been summoned by Franz-san by now. But it is normal to have etings during an escort, and I have screwed up a lot, so I have plenty of ideas why I have been summoned so much.

I have been summoned to a lot of places, but no matter how many tis I am summoned, I never get used to it. In the background, Kruz was complaining about being pushed around.

“Alright, the only reason I’m going along is because Lapis told to listen to your order, Yowaningen, desu. However, no matter how much you rely on , you’re the Leader so you have to be firm or it’ll be problematic, desu.” (Kruz)

“Un, un, that’s right……” (Cry)

It is not good. I really need people like Sytry, Eva, Anthem, or Ark to lead the organization.

What on earth does he want…… With the Conference coming up, Franz-san shouldn’t have ti to worry about .

I went to Franz-san’s room, always ready to give him my best Dogeza at any ti.

In front of the room, fully-ard knights from the Imperial Guard stood there like a gatekeeper.

I wonder if they won’t turn away…… But my hope was crushed to pieces and I was promptly let through. Inside the room, there were not only Franz-san and the Imperial Guard waiting for , there was also the familiar-looking Emperor.

He had a well-trained body that did not look like a mber of the Imperial family, and his fearless face gave him the air of a hero. At that unexpected sight, I could only freeze my expression with a smile.

When I thought I was called by Franz-san, it was the Emperor who was there. Why the heck are you here……?

Was this why so Imperial Guards were standing in front of the room?

Toizant was a backyard country compared to Zebrudia, but when it ca to accommodations for foreign dignitaries, they were no less than the Empire.

The desert climate was a bit exotic, but the spacious room was air-conditioned and furnished with expensive-looking furniture. I had no idea how much it would cost per night.

As I enter, His Majesty raised his hand to the guards around him before Franz-san could open his mouth.

“Thank you for coming, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. …… Leave us alone.” (Radrick)

Except for Franz-san, the Imperial knights followed his order and left the room. The only ones left were Franz-san, His Majesty, and Her Imperial Princess, who was standing still behind him.

Franz-san frowned when he saw Kruz behind .

“I, intended to call only you……” (Franz)

Apparently, it seems that Kruz is no longer useful. Why would he want to talk to rather than Kruz, who is so much better than ?

Before Kruz could open her mouth, I quickly say sothing.

“No, Kruz is useful, you know. Besides, you can trust her.” (Cry)

If we listened to them together, she should be able to stop when I tried to do sothing wrong.

“This isn’t what we are talking ab――” (Franz)

“No, it is fine. Franz.” (Radrick)

His Majesty stopped Franz-san, who seed to be in a bad mood. To completely stop a nobleman like Franz-san with just a single word, he has such an amazing charisma.

Radrick Atrum Zebrudia was a *gorigori* burly martial artist with a reputation for being a rare and outstanding man, and apparently, that was true. Co to think of it, he has maintained his dignity even as a frog. It is hard to believe we are of the sa race.

“We don’t have much ti. First of all, I would like to thank you for all your hard work in escorting here. I have summoned you here to discuss the matter of this escort and our future plans.” (Radrick)

I see…… I didn’t expect this discussion to co at a ti when the Conference hadn’t started yet, but I should have expected it.

Will he cut my head off? Will I be captured? I should have told my Sheet Ghosts to wait outside so that I could escape at any mont’s notice.

Franz-san continues with a grim expression.

“You have invited mbers of the infamous 『Nine Tail Shadow Fox (Kyubi no Kage Kitsune)』 to be part of His Majesty’s escort, resulting in the crash of the 『Black Star』, the pride of the Empire. According to the Empire laws, of course, you deserved to be executed. Whatever the reason, using His Majesty as bait is unacceptable, and leading him to a Treasure Shrine is completely unheard of.” (Franz)

Noblen are usually arrogant and don’t care about the common people. The laws of the Empire are fair to a certain extent, but even so, there are many stories of the common people crying because of the arrogant act of noblen.

However, Franz-san’s words were kind of very convincing. If I were in Franz-san’s position, I would say the sa thing.

“…… I see.” (Cry)

I can’t say that I am surprised to hear him say that…… But it has been yet another terrible trip. When I nodded understandably, Franz-san’s veins appeared on his forehead.

I am calm because I have been through sothing similar a few tis before. Kruz, who was following behind , raised her voice.

“Wait. I admit that Yowaningen went too far, but as a result of his action, we have arrived safely in Toizant, desu. The reason he invited mbers of the “Fox (Kitsune)” was to flush them out, and considering that, there are extenuating circumstances――” (Kruz)

“No…… I just didn’t notice it.” (Cry)

“!? Haaaah?” (Kruz)

Kruz makes a hysterical voice.

I’m sorry for my incompetence. But you wouldn’t normally think that a mber of such secret organization would be mixed in with the mbers of the famous 《Magic Wand (Ma Tsue)》. Besides, Kechakchakka was also very suspicious. Who would have guessed that such a suspicious woman was really a bad guy?

By the way, I think Franz-san, who accepted the mbers I brought with , may have a problem as well.

His Majesty checked with as I was shifting the bla in my mind without expressing it.

“Fumu. Cry Andrich. In your opinion, do you think that 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》 is a mber of the “Fox (Kitsune)”?” (Radrick)

“No. I don’t think so.” (Cry)

You don’t even need to think about this possibility. His Majesty’s eyes widened as I answered imdiately.

“Can you tell why?” (Radrick)

“If she was a “Fox (Kitsune)”, she wouldn’t be assassinating people.” (Cry)

《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Katsu)》 is a Baa-san similar to an angry fire dragon. If she tried to do sothing, she would choose to burn it to the ground.

His Majesty frowned at what I said. He thought about it for a while and then nodded his head.

“…… If you didn’t know about them beforehand, then it was unavoidable.” (Radrick)

“…… As you wish.” (Franz)

After a mont of silence, Franz-san responded to the grave words that ca out of His Majesty in a stifled voice.

The tide has turned. Kruz stared in wonder. And for so reason, I felt the urge to vomit.

Franz-san opened his mouth. His expression was still disagreeing with the current situation, but he had no intention of objecting. His loyalty is totally admirable.

“His Majesty says he will heartily forgive you for your past mistakes. Normally, this is sothing that would have never happened.” (Franz)

“This is…… Normally impossible, isn’t it?” (Cry)

“Listen silently.” (Franz)

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