Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ Chapter 385.1: Infiltration ③

Following the voice, I walk several dozen ters forward and find myself in a small room. It is a simple room, furnished only with a chair and a desk. Across the desk, sitting in front of is a staff mber wearing the sa uniform as the one who had greeted at the gate earlier. Even though it is an artifact of an Advanced Physical Civilization, the structure of the room doesn’t seem to be that different. The chairs and table are made of tal, tho’――.

As I sit down, the staff mber speaks to in an arrogant tone.

“Now, we will begin your registration as a Code’s citizen. Code’s city system is different from the outside, so you may be confused at first, but you will soon get used to it. Show your passcard.” (Staff mber)

What is he going to do? I obediently hand over my card. The staff mber *chirari* glances at the card, then snorts and asks.

“Hmph………… Na?” (Staff mber)

“Cry Andrich.” (Cry)

…… Maybe I shouldn’t give my real na?

By the ti I realize that it is already too late. The card I use to enter here is placed on the desk and the staff mber chants.

“Citizen registration, Cry Andrich. Rank setting, Class 1.” (Staff mber)

“!?” (Cry)

The patterns engraved on the surface of the tal card suddenly begin to wriggle and form letters. There is a star next to my Cry Andrich’s na.

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The staff mber says to with an annoyed look on his face as I stand there frozen with my eyes wide open.

“Unlike the world outside, in Code, all citizens are assigned a rank――A Class in accordance with the city rules. Citizens have the right to access the city system, and the higher the Class, the more advanced the city system they can use. Those who co from outside are assigned Class 1 or 2 depending on their abilities. That decision is up to the immigration officer――In other words, . Your ability is low, so I’ve set you at 1. Any objections?” (Staff mber)

“I see…… No, nothing in particular.” (Cry)

As expected of an Advanced Physical Civilization, the rules are quite different from other existing cities, huh. If the Explorer Association had superior technology like Code, they would never have raised a dunce like to Level 8. I am curious what kind of city systems are availableee.

For a mont the staff mber looks confused at my answer as if he is disappointed, but then he clears his throat and says.

“You need to be careful when dealing with those of a higher rank. For example, if a Class 1 and a Class 2 were to fight, the city system would side with the higher class in every way. Classes are determined by the number of stars. You have 1 star, so you’re Class 1, and as you see, I’m 4 stars, so I’m Class 4. Immigration officers are made up of people of Class 4 and above due to the importance of their work.” (Staff mber)

“I see…… I understand.” (Cry)

Now that I think about it, the cards the staff mbers near the gate were wearing also had several stars engraved on them.

“………… In this city, anyone below Class 1 is Class 0――Lower class citizens who are not treated as citizens by the city system. Don’t get too cocky just because you were given a card, you’re at the very bottom of this city. You may have noticed by now, but as a Class 1 you don’t even have the authority to use Magic within the city.” (Staff mber)

“I see………… Thank you. That’s very kind of you for explaining this.” (Cry)

The right to use Magic, huh. This seems like a pretty tricky city. If an unauthorized person uses Magic, will they be arrested imdiately? It doesn’t really concern though, since I can’t use Magic……

As I am vaguely thinking about this, the staff mber openly clicks his tongue and speaks in a threatening tone.

“………… Tsk………… That’s right. I taught you a lot of things. I deserve a reward, right? Give sothing.” (Staff mber)

“Eh? ………… Uuuun…… Then take this.” (Cry)

It can’t be helped. I have brought it all the way here, but maybe I should give him this dagger. Fortunately, there seems to be so order in the city. I was just thinking that the dagger was a bit in the way.

As I remove the dagger from my waist and place it on the table, the staff mber’s expression turns grim.

“………… What are you planning, handing over your weapons without any hesitation? How are you going to fight without them!?” (Staff mber)

“Eh…… Even though you were the one who said you wanted it…………” (Staff mber)

“………… Damn. You’re killing my groove. That’s enough, take it back. If it becos known that I confiscated your weapons after recruiting you as a fighting force, it won’t end well for !” (Staff mber)

That is a very unreasonable thing to say, but if you think about it carefully, it is true…… And it seems the recent rumors that the reason they are gathering people is to secure military strength are true.

I ask the staff mber who is *boribori* scratching his head in irritation.

“By the way, there is one thing I would like to confirm…………………… What should I do from now on?” (Cry)

“!?” (Staff mber)

Indeed, I have to et the client inside, but I don’t have a map of the city, and I have no money. Well, I do have so coins from Zebrudia, but I am sure it won’t work within Code. If possible, I would like to learn how to use this city system. It doesn’t seem to be a Relic, but I am a little interested in what it can do.

“As if I know! Is what I want to say………… But well, I heard that the people who joined Code this ti would basically be assigned as private soldiers of the Royal Family. It seems that so of the best mbers have been inford of this beforehand, but…… Have you not heard anything?” (Staff mber)

The private soldier for the Royal Family……? The information I got from the Explorer Association didn’t ntion that.

But I see. I was wondering how we would approach the Royal Family to protect them, but it seems there is a way. I guess it is probably true that the client is soone in the upper echelons of Code’s managent.

“…… Now that you ntion it, I have heard sothing like that.” (Cry)

“Well, I do feel for you. Being sent here with an overall rating of 4――At best you can only hope that you will be picked up by a strong mber of royalty. But, with only a 4, there is a good chance you will survive. If you are competent you could be a hindrance, but with a rating like that you probably won’t be a hindrance at all.” (Staff mber)

“…………??? Eh? A strong mber of the Royal Family?” (Cry)

I can’t understand it at all. I heard that the Royal Family is imprisoned, but what does that an?

What does a private army do, anyway? It seems Code has a lot of incredibly powerful chanized soldiers――Putting aside High-level Hunters, chanized soldiers should be stronger than any random thugs.

And what do you an 4?

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While I am confused by the overwhelming amount of new information, the staff mber suddenly opens his eyes wide as if he had just thought of sothing and grins.

“No, wait. That’s right, I have a good idea. I was just asked to send over any useless people with low overall ratings that nobody wants. You’re perfect for that. I’ll contact them.” (Staff mber)

“Eh? Ah, yes. Thank you.” (Cry)

………… I don’t know what is happening, but I appreciate that. This description is as if they knew I was coming.

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Thanks for reading! Couldn’t post the chapter yesterday because I was so absorbed by the new Deadpool movie but here it is.