Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 376.2: Headquarters ②

While I am thinking about the parfait, Kaiser *zukazuka* walks up to the girl and calls out to her.

“*Yah, yah* Hey, hey, so you are the one he is going to et, ojou-san! Do you know about 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》? If you do, that’s good, but if you don’t, you have beco wiser today! My na is Kaiser Sigurd!! I am Kaiser Sigurd, the 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》, a man who will soon reach Level 9!!” (Kaiser)

You are bothering an ordinary citizen…… No, it is my fault for saying I am eting soone. Don’t people usually check first? This seems like a lot of troubleso nights for that Branch Manager.

Kaiser points his finger at ostentatiously and her cold gaze turns towards . I instinctively *pekopeko* bow my head repeatedly.

For Hunters, it is taboo to harm civilians. In addition, even if they do not harm civilians, it is not recomnded to co into contact with them without a reason. This is because there is such a difference in fighting ability between civilians and Hunters that you can say that they are different species.

…… Well, I think Kaiser is still on the better side because he is still keeping his distance.

Please don’t cause any trouble. As I offer my silent prayer, the girl turns to Kaiser and says in a quiet, yet powerful voice.

“I am not the one he is going to et. My na is Saya. I am Saya, the 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden1)》. Do you know who I am?” (Saya)

*Oya* Oh, sothing seems a bit ominous.

Saya, the 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》. I have never heard of that na before. However, Kaiser’s eyes open widely when he hears that.

“Of course I know, Ojou-san. A skilled Hunter who single-handedly held off the Monsters that endlessly sprung up from an ancient Magic Circle, staving off the imminent doom and reaching Level 8, I never thought I would et her in a place like this!” (Kaiser)

………… Level 8, even though there are only three of them in the Imperial Capital, isn’t there too many here? And even after hearing about her achievents, she is still unknown to .

Kaiser blinks several tis with a serious expression, then claps his hands as if he understood everything.

“I see, Saya-kun. I get it…… You are here to take the Level 9 review, right?” (Kaiser)

“………… That’s right. There is only one Level 8 in my country, so I never expected to et another Level 8 at the headquarters――” (Saya)

“Rest assured, I am the only Level 8 in the area where I work. Traveling to other countries every once in a while is nice if it ans getting to et another Level 8 like this!” (Kaiser)

No matter how you look at it, Saya looks to be in her twenties. She might even be in her teens. Even though even I could beco a Level 8, to be at the sa Level as that burning Baa-san at this age, the world sure is a big place. Where on earth did she co from?

Saya sighs once, runs her hand through her hair, and says.

“My goal is――To improve the status of those with supernatural abilities. If I can reach Level 9 and then pass a special test to reach Level 10, my na will beco known worldwide. Then, Hunters with unique powers should be accepted.” (Saya)

“That is a wonderful goal. I will support you! Well, although I will be the one to reach Level 9 this ti!!” (Kaiser)

Level 9, huh? I don’t understand what is so good about that, but for serious Hunters, it might be sothing they would be desperate to get.

………… Anyway, can I order a parfait for now?

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As I am staring at the cafe nu, 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 suddenly looks my way and says.

“By the way, who is he?” (Saya)

“Hmm? Aaah, now that I think of it, I haven’t heard your na yet. Young man, can you tell your na!?” (Kaiser)

“………… I am Cry Andrich. Just Cry Andrich. I am just here as a chaperone.” (Cry)

The current target of my hunt is the parfait at this cafe. I am not saying I am not interested in the stories of 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 and 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》, but I think it is best to talk about them while relaxing and enjoying a parfait.

However, upon hearing what I said, Kaiser’s eyebrow *pikuri* twitches.

“Cry Andrich………… Don’t tell you are the famous Level 8 Hunter, Cry Andrich, the 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》!?” (Kaiser)

“!?” (Saya)

“He is the man who led his companions through nurous difficult missions without a single scratch, punished criminal organizations that many countries struggled with, reached Yggdra, which no one had ever reached before, and secured the establishnt of a branch of the Explorer Association. He is said to be the Hunter who is closest to reaching Level 9!” (Kaiser)

………… You sure seem to know an awful lot about Hunters. My na should just be well-known in Zebrudia, you know.

In this age, said to be the heyday of Treasure Hunters, there are plenty of powerful Hunters. It is one thing to know the na of a Level 10, of which there are only three in the world, or of a Level 9, which is rarely found, but to know a Level 8 Hunter from a faraway country is pretty amazing. And to think that he not only knows their na but also quite a bit of detailed information about them――.

“You have got the wrong person.” (Cry)

“………… He doesn’t give off the vibe of a High-level Hunter. Maybe there is so mistake?” (Saya)

Says Saya as she *jirojiro* stares at . You are perfectly right…… This is only due to a series of coincidences. I have co this far only through a series of coincidences. You sure are a good judge of character, as expected of you.

But Kaiser smiles as if to say *yare, yare* good grief. But it is different from the one before, it is a sowhat strained smile.

“You are no judge of character, Saya-kun. This 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 knows it, and I have heard that 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 has black hair and black eyes, and is an unremarkable man who doesn’t look High-level. His characteristics match up doesn’t it!” (Kaiser)

“………… Well yeah, compared to you, no one is remarkable.” (Cry)

Even that Arnold looks plain compared to that *kirakira* sparkling costu. Kaiser puts his hand to his chin and says with a difficult expression.

“But this isn’t good. The achievents of this 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 pale in comparison to the many achievents of 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. If we go by the original criteria of the Explorer Association, the achievent of this 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 isn’t quite enough for Level 9. To be honest, I even pleaded with the Branch Manager to raise my application for this examination. I heard rumors on the wind that it would be easy to pass the review this ti around.” (Kaiser)

Having saved 15 countries and still not having enough achievent, Level 9 sure is frightening. However, by that standard, I feel like my achievents are still not good enough either.

In response to Kaiser’s words, Saya glares at and speaks in a tone as if she is talking to herself.

“………… Not really, it is not like if one person passes the review the other fails.” (Saya)

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“It might fail. Because if there are too many Level 9, the value of a Level 9 will decrease.” (Kaiser)

“No, I am not really trying to reach Level 9 this ti…… I am not feeling too well this ti.” (Cry)

I am already at my limit at Level 8. I would rather drop a level or two……

Kaiser crosses his arms and nods as if he understands.

“I see, as expected of a Hunter who has a good chance of passing even next year’s review, you have a different kind of composure. That composure irritates a little as I put all my effort into getting promoted to Level 9 this ti, but――Umu. If that is the case, then it is as good as if I have won this ti! Winning is a matter of luck, so don’t hold a grudge against , 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.” (Kaiser)

“………… Tsk. Don’t forget I am here.” (Saya)

Saya clicks her tongue loudly and looks up at the Kaiser. Clear black eyes. Kaiser exaggeratedly shrugs his shoulders and says.

“Fumu, Saya-kun. Unfortunately, if I think impartially, no matter how you look at it――Saya-kun, I have the advantage over you. That is because, if the rumors are true, Saya-kun, your power――『Smooth Smooth (Sara Sara)』, leaves a lesser impression than my 『Tempest Dancing』. You understand, right? If our achievents are even, I will win because of the difference in impression. Well, even if we fought one-on-one, I would probably win. It is all about compatibility.” (Kaiser)

“Hh…………” (Saya)

Saya gasps and glares at Kaiser. Her gaze is sharp and even murderous. Even though nothing has started yet, her fighting spirit is incredible. It is a scene that makes it clear that Hunters are both friends and rivals at the sa ti.

Even though they are both Level 8, they probably have strengths and weaknesses, but there is no doubt that they are both monsters. I heard that very few people even applied for the Level 9 exam in the first place, but to have two candidates turn up――What will happen in this promotion exam?

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“Well, don’t glare at like that. I never expected another Hunter in the sa position as to appear. At least we are not enemies. Let’s work together and get through this difficult situation.” (Kaiser)

Thanks for reading! And here cos the second Level 8 Hunter! Sa for Kaiser, Saya’s Alias is kind of long “Sanctuary of the Night Feast”, so I put Little Witch.

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Yaen Saiden: Yaen ans Night Banquet or Night Feast and Saiden ans Sanctuary. In the raw the katakana says Little Witch.