Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 270.2: Creeping Evil Hand

Controlling information by using codes to the point of being paranoid. No one was given any information other than the mission for which they were in charge, and they did not even know the nas of their direct superiors. This organization was designed so that no problems would arise even if soone was exposed and captured. Without knowing anything, the Empires greatest treasure, the True Tears (Tears of the Truth) would be powerless.

It is a wonder that the organization was able to operate with such thorough secrecy. Perhaps it was the high quality of its mbers that allowed it to survive.

It is going to be a long fight. In the first place, it is not clear whether the mbers present here are really friends or foes.

Franz sighs without expressing it while looking at the mbers of the eting, who are all arguing with each other.

The only person we can truly trust is that man who proved his innocence by using the sa ans as Franz. It might be late but I have to say that the way that man proved his innocence was effective, albeit unorthodox.

Isnt there at least one person among them who has the courage to prove their innocence with the Relic?

Just like whatInfinite Variety (Senpen Banka) did.

Just as I was about to bite my lip at my incompetence in having to rely on that joke of a man, the secretary who had been standing behind suddenly raised his voice.

Franz-Dancho (Commander Franz), here is the Symphonic Stone. It is from that man. (Secretary)

Mh After all, can that man really see our course of actions? (Franz)

Thats That is not possible. This room has all kinds of intelligence asures in place, and only a few people know about Franz-Danchos (Commander Franzs) schedule. (Secretary)

The counter Fox (Kitsune) eting is confidential. Even the location, ti, and the fact that it will be held are kept secret from everyone except those involved.

Special attention was paid in order to not have any leak of this confidential information. We had taken every conceivable counterasure, but even Franz, who is Anti-Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) had to admit that he is good. He is truly a Divine Strategist.

Review our espionage asures. Thoroughly investigate whether anyone had leaked the schedule! The other side is just a Hunter, and as Imperial noblen, we cant let him do whatever he pleases! (Franz)

While reprimanding the secretary, I put the Symphonic Stone into receiving mode. The trembling Relic stopped, and from it, I could hear a relaxed voice that I had heard in my nightmare.

Aaah, aaah, aaah, Franz-san? Yahooo, its , its , it is . (Cry)

I will kill you. I am not your friend! (Franz)

What does this guy think an Imperial nobleman is!?

A prestigious nobleman with a long history. Has anyone ever said Yahoo to a mber of the Argmann family? I feel like there was a sense of fear when I first t himOr is that just my imagination? This guy was wearing a patterned shirt the whole ti.

It is true that I gave him the Symphonic Stone so that he would contact if sothing happened, but to hear news from him at such a speedIs a good thing, but it is pissing off.

Is it new information on the Fox (Kitsune)? I dont have a lot of ti, keep it short. (Franz)

Eh? Ah, no, I dont have ti to worry about the Fox (Kitsune) anymoreDo you have a newspaper with you? (Cry)

Bring the newspaper. (Franz)

Suppressing my irritation with a deep breath, I asked my subordinate to bring a newspaper. Ever since he beca the Emperors escort, Franzs generosity knows no bounds. Even the most impudent subordinate is better than Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) so he will inevitably beco kinder to his subordinates.

Franz never fails to check information. He has a pretty good idea of what is going on in the Imperial Capital. I have already read the newspapers. I know that Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) has been attacked, that he pushed a bomb at Gark, the Branch Manager, and that First Step (Hajimari no Ashiato) has launched an attack on the Abandoned tropolitan Area. However, theres no way that Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) who just said that he doesnt have the ti to worry about the Fox (Kitsune) , would talk about such trivial matters.

And? (Franz)

While Franz was waiting for his words, Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) was silent for a few seconds, but before long he spoke in a bright voice.

I tried to stop them, I really tried to stop them But can you do sothing about it? (Cry)

Huh? (Franz)

Well How should I put it, this incident happening is one thing, but this kind of coverage is a bit of a problem. It may be fine for todays newspaper but I have received a lot of tireso interviews. (Cry)

Wait. So is this what you are telling to do? To put pressure on them. (Franz)

This guy Even if he asks for a favor, there is a proper procedure for that. In the first place, such a trivial matter should not be sothing that an Argmann, a prestigious noble, should be involved in.

He is taking so lightly that on the contrary, it cooled . As I stared at the people in the eting who were pretending not to hear anything, the Symphonic Stone said in a flustered tone.

No, you are wrong. I didnt say that much! But see, I am busy too, okay So busy (Cry)

His voice was getting smaller and smaller. He is busy? You are telling that you are busy? Of course, you would be busy if you are Level 8. But does this guyThink that I am not busy?

There are advantages to showing people around you that you have a connection with Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka). However, my pride as a nobleman would not allow to show that I am on good terms with such a man, even if it is an act.

Franz took a big deep breath and yelled at the Symphonic Stone in the loudest voice he had heard these days.

Fuck. Dont ever contact again for such nonsense! I gave you that Symphonic Stone in case you have information about the Fox (Kitsune)! What is your relationship with ? Was our relationship that casual? Go on, tell ! (Franz)

At Franzs questioning, Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) remained silent for a while, as if he was atrophied, but then answered fearfully.

One where we protect the Emperor together? (Cry)

Franz silently cut the Symphonic Stone and slamd it on the table as hard as he could. He pushed the newspaper spread on the table toward his subordinate and yelled at him.

Contact the newspaper company and shut them up at all costs! (Franz)

W-What about the reason why? (Subordinate)

For national security. Contact the Third Knight Order. The incident happened in the Abandoned tropolitan Area, we cant be careless when taking care of it. Just silence the newspapers. (Franz)

It is regrettable. Truly, it is regrettable. It is unforgivable that a proud noble of Zebrudia is used by one Hunter for a personal reason even if he is High Level. However, the Emperor has ordered to do my best. No matter how trivial the matter may seem, as long as that frivolous man does not tell us what he is thinking or what his goal is, I have no choice but to follow his orders. For example, although it may seem improbable, there is a chance that this article will beco the headlines and affect his plan to take down the Fox (Kitsune).

What frustrated Franz more than anything was the fact that man had the power worthy of a Level 8.

If he had been only sowhat competent, he could have been discarded, but once he had prevented an assassination attempt and stopped the activation of the Key of the Earth, no matter how much humiliation he might receive because of his mockery, his treatnt was not sothing that Franz alone could decide. I hold my head down and breathe with my shoulder to calm my emotions. If I took this crazy man seriously, my stomach would grow a hole in it. It would be enough to just take advantage of him. Being too caught up in the movents of those under you and losing sight of what matters most is what you should avoid the most as an Imperial nobleman.

The ever-cautious Franz has also soone secretly monitoring Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka). In order to know the source of his frighteningly accurate information, and to be able to take action imdiately if sothing happens, he keeps a 24-hour surveillance on him. But so far, the only report that ca in was that the Clan House had been attacked, and there were no other major reports, or even reports of Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) leaving his Clan House.

Since the mbers of Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) are visiting the Clan House in turn, he is probably only giving instructions from the Clan Masters office on the top floor. There is also information about a chain dove carrying letters for him.

I dont like any of this. Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) that gives instructions without leaving the Clan House at all, the unknown reason behind him being busy, the current situation in which we have to rely on his help even though he makes fun of us a lot.

You are telling that you dont have ti to worry about the Fox (Kitsune)! You are telling that you dont have ti to worry about an organization that the whole country is after with all its might? There is no way there are bigger problems to deal with than this! In the first place, what a thing to say during a Fox (Kitsune) counterasure eting. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, what is wrong with that man!

When I was about to pour insults at him in my heart without saying a word, the door opened vigorously and one of Franzs subordinates flew in.

The gazes of those gathered in the room were all focused in that direction. And the mber of the Zero Knights Order said with a pale expression.

Franz-Dancho (Commander Franz). Just now, the Institute of Divination and Mystic Arts has issued a prediction of a calamity! (Subordinate)

Thanks for reading! Franz do you understand why Cry doesnt have the ti to take care of sothing like the Kitsune. He has more important stuff to take care of A calamity to stop and all this without even stepping outside of his room XD

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