Tino, who came in a hurry to hear the story, took a breath at the horrible scene.
"Oh my god...."
The Footprints of the Beginning lounge, which was the dream of the Imperial Hunter, looked terrible.
The large windows were shattered and the chairs and tables arranged neatly were scattered.There are always cracks and holes in the shiny floor where there are black marks.
Since it was sorted out to some extent, it is well understood that the raid that took place at noon was a cruel and extreme tactic that did not consider any damage around it.
In the lounge, hunters and staff were cleaning up the debris.It will take some time to restore this lounge.
So Tino walked toward the center of the lounge, toward the traces of a sudden violent destruction, and looked back.
Perhaps it's an explosive place.The table and chair were blown away, the floor was temporarily deeply worn, and there were burning marks.A humanoid picture (chalk outline) is written on the floor to indicate whether someone fell down or fell.
But that's not the point.
Near the blast site, there was a part of it that remained burned.It remains fan-shaped around one point as if it had been prevented by a thick wall.It was a strange sight that all the blast and heat had been cut off, and there was no soot on it.
The endurance of a high level hunter who sucked a lot of mana material stands in contrast to that of ordinary people.Depending on the quality of the attack, there are many people who are plain enough to be attacked like a sudden death.Tino is much tougher than the average person.
The most famous in this regard is Ansumu's unchanging brother, who shakes all of Mana Material's growth orientation to endurance, but the trail is evidence that the Level 8 Hunter is proud of its close endurance.
So Lyle, the clan hunter who was clearing the rubble, found Tino and came closer.
"It's horrible. How much resentment do I have that the Clan House will attack in the middle of the day and from the front..."
"... is Master safe?"
"You know what I mean? It's intact, it's intact.Conversely, those who were lucky enough to be in the lounge are more injured.Especially Chief Gark, who was bombed by Krei.Absolutely. He's close enough to explode, and he's got enough wounds. "
"Did you push...?"
"Ah, 'Mr. Gark, pass! The bomb doesn't seem to bother Klee much either."
Lyle unexpectedly sighed as she narrated her shoulders.
That's right... the same thing happened to the director of the visiting branch.And if pushing explosives is allowed to be brutal, Level 8 is truly terrifying.
In the first place, it's intact even at close range, so don't you have to pass?What kind of question Tino has is that the master's sincerity is not visible, but it is because of his foolishness.
"Have you caught the bastard yet?"
"No, this is a professional offense.And I probably didn't mean to kill him this time.Explosives and arrows are too warm to target a cry known for its absolute defenses.It would be a first step in learning about weaknesses and tricks. "
Certainly, it was a reasonable word.The Level 8 Hunter is an allowable title only for the fierce warriors who have slipped through numerous alien enchantments.You will always be alert to your surroundings unconsciously, and it will not just lead to explosives or arrows.
But if that's true, there will be a second raid.I can be sure that the pro can kill Level 8.
If we don't catch the bad guys as soon as possible, it could be just in case.
There shouldn't be too many deadly killers targeting Level 8 hunters.We should be able to find out who the suspect is.
As I thought about it, Lyle scratched her head.
"I don't have time to worry, because I'm busy."
"It seems that we had already anticipated an attack, and that there was no time at all to be suddenly attacked. It was either bold or somehow - it was too familiar, at all."
"... yes."
Lyle slapped her tongue with an unspeakable expression.Tino felt painfully aware of it.
Nobles and criminal organizations care, but it's also important for treasure hunters.
The hunter, who has many enemies, is said to be finished if he is licked.After all, there are a lot of rough people in treasure hunters, and the treasure hall is mostly out of sight of the city.Sometimes you get robbed by force, and there are thieves who specialize in attacking treasure hunters.
Sometimes we have to fight even when the defeat is intense.Retaliate when you are attacked.That's the basics of being a treasure hunter, and that's how the Ghost of Moaning started.
Especially if you don't fight back after being attacked by a clan house like this one, you can lick it.There are many enemies in The Ghost of Moaning.Recently, the number of raids has calmed down because they were overwhelmed by the harshness of The Ghost of Moaning.
Information is spreading that Thousands of Changes missed their first prey at the Wu Emperor Festival.I also heard that the Master has been awarded a prize.
If you show weakness in such a situation, the criminals you've been so proud of may also be targeting the neck of Thousands of Changes.
Tino had no idea how many it would be.
When I was trembling with horrible imagination, Tino was struck by lightning.Shake your neck almost reflectively.
- No, no, no, no, no.
Tino would not have noticed before.But now Tino is only a little closer to the Master from his many experiences.
So I noticed. The Master will - without retaliation - lure more criminals into the raid and watch the timing and destroy them all.
Assassination is advantageous on the 'doing side', where the timing and method can be determined.It is difficult to remain alert to raids that do not know when they will come, and it is impossible to stay in a safe place all the time.
That's why I don't normally think about inviting a raid.If you show your weakness, the opponent will be attacked with momentum.Crushing it is far more dangerous than crushing it one by one, and requires combat power.
But at the same time, if we don't even consider the risks - the fastest way to destroy an enemy is to invite them to attack and crush them.
Especially when it comes to defeating potential enemies.Regardless of who attacked you once, it's almost impossible to find an enemy from here who hasn't made a move yet or is unaccounted for. If we don't crush them all from the ground up, we'll always have enemies.
Target is Level 8, Ten Millions of Changes.It's too much to aim for alone.If this raid were a minor investigation, multiple killers would come together and attack in large numbers to ensure the end of Thousands of Changes.
The opponent is a killer with enough power to target high level hunters, all of them out of Tino's reach.
Even the opponent is very likely to struggle with the Starting Footprints hunter, who specializes in interpersonal combat.
I mean - this is the next Trial of Thousands. Definitely.
War. The battle between the assassins and the Footprints of Beginning is no longer a war.
"!? Tino, hey, why are you trembling suddenly?"
"No problem. This is... a samurai tremor"
Observe the surroundings quickly. Stay low and turn your back on the wall.I don't have weapons, but fortunately Tino's best weapon is his own flesh.
The usual technique of sending thieves at the moment of alarm or at the moment of relaxation whether it's still okay or not.
"What are you doing, Tino?"
Lyle suddenly turns her eyes to Tino, who is on alert.It was evidence that Lyle had received fewer trials than Tino.
Stay ready to be attacked at any time.
Yes, perhaps it would be better to present this perfect reading to the Master.
"... I'm going to Master's."
"Oh, wow. I see. Say hello to Clyde."
Tino took a breath and left the lounge carefully to avoid making footsteps.
§ § §
"Hey, why can't I kill you?If you don't crush it, it's dangerous.Why not!? "
A private room in the Clan House at dawn of the night after the attack.Liz gave me a sweet voice as I sat down on my bed and held my head, and followed me around.
I held my breath because I didn't know how many times it would happen. [M]
It is said that gaining power increases enemies as well as allies.The job of treasure hunter was particularly remarkable, and the fact was a shock to me when I became a hunter just wanting to venture out.
Return the attacked thief and buy a grudge.If you drop the treasure and monster biological materials on the Chamber of Commerce, you may get a kick from other Chambers, and many other hunters who are rivals are also ambitious. If there is a gap, they were aiming to kick us down.And, of course, it wasn't resentment, but it was not uncommon for my childhood friends to directly anger customers and buy resentment.
Recently, I've grown a little older, but apparently something has changed about the Wu Emperor Festival the other day.
Private rooms without windows that come down through hidden doors in the Clan Master Room also serve as safe zones created for these times.Initially, the clan was attacked many times, and it was only natural to think about the safety of the staff and myself.
Against my expectations, I've never been attacked by a Clan House... but what was wrong with it?Was it wrong that you went out to the lounge about this even though you declared that you were going to pull it into the room?
When I closed my eyes, I saw an imminent arrow and an enclosed bomb in my head.Fortunately, by way of example, I was intact with the force of my junction finger, Eva was intact with the shelter, and Mr. Gark, who had passed the bomb, was alive, but I don't know what to do.The only thing I know is that it's safe to pull it into a private room.
I don't care who the assailant is anymore.It's no wonder what attacked me in the first place, and I have no idea.Maybe the thief who leaked it came for revenge, or maybe Franz's endurance bag got cut off and hired a killer.
I wish it were a case where time would solve it.
"Shall we show off and kill all the clans?I'll catch one of you.Right? Right? "
And the biggest problem was the kids.
Liz's feet were pounding on the bed, and Liz was squeamish.
Feel free to snuggle it up and whisper in front of you.
"No."
"Why? Hey, you're licking me like this.I'll definitely make you regret targeting Clyde.I'll hang you at the Imperial Gate for a blood festival. "
The voice had a boiling feeling that could not be hidden.
I will know the rules of a treasure hunter.But she's doing a little too much.It's good enough to defeat the attacker, but it's not as controllable as that.If we find the killer, we'll show off his relatives and friends and kill them all.Which one of you is the criminal?
Liz rubbed and rubbed her skin.
"Liz, you're not mad at Krei for getting attacked.There's no way Krei's gonna get hit by an explosion - just because you're a hunter, that's what you have to do again. "
"Hmm......"
It is completely tingling. The city that came last night said, "I'm attacking someone I care about because I've been attacked." And if I don't stop, I'll be a criminal.
It's not a matter of knowing what to do.What should I really explain to Liz's parents back home? [M]
I wonder if there is a lot of stress or if the skinship is more amazing than usual.Your hands and feet are casually entangled in your body.The temperature is transmitted and I sweat slowly.
I was bitten on the neck and I made a sound. [M]Stop acting like an animal!
Shake Liz, grab her arms and legs, and press her against the bed.Liz rounded her eyes and relaxed.
It's been a while since I became a hunter, but there aren't any more repertoires of excuses I use at these times.
"It's okay. I'm busy right now, so don't worry.Everything is as planned! "
Mostly because of that incident, Mr. Martis was supposed to come on a business trip to see what Eliza had left behind, but it's gone.
I was going to rest slowly playing with the treasure without thinking about it - but I don't think I want to kill all the raiders, no matter how bad they get.We've been through a lot!They have terrible eye immunity.
"Eh? Really? Hmm? Really retaliate?"
I'll tell Liz, who is half-hearted, what's unusual.
"It's not when you're thinking about such nonsense.It's okay, I've been making so much noise that I won't attack you for a while.Even the guards are moving. "
"Er...."
All right. All right, you're under stress.
Reach out to Liz's fluffy neck and stroke her.Liz's skin is as smooth, slightly hot as it was when she was a child, and it seems to stick to her palm.
She loves skinning and is always in trouble because of her hugging and proximity, but above all, Liz loves being touched.I used to be a little jealous of Lucia's hair, and it was effective to brush her hair.
I know a few ways to mood myself.It's not a long relationship with Date.
Liz blinked her eyes and said with a softer voice to me as she smiled in an enlightened mood.
"What?... maybe, Krei, you're under stress?Are you feeling that way? Take it off? "
"... we should call Lucia and Citrie together when Liz escorts us."
"That's right, no matter how much it takes, it's very stressful to endure retaliation.Yeah, that's fine. Stress me out. "
Liz said on her red cheeks.What am I mistaken for?What does she really think of me?
I don't know if it's a joke or a joke, but I'm no longer stunned by the light.I whispered up that soft cheek. [M]Liz smiled like flowers.
... I can't stand it at all. Release your hands and sigh deeply.
"I can't believe Liz's worried about stress."
"Er, you're always hanging out with me, and sometimes I'll hang out with you...."
For a while now, Liz and the others will be escorting us on a daily basis.
I'm very grateful and excited, but can I endure a powerful childhood habit?I've been worried since the first day.
But apparently, the retaliation went out of his mind. Simple and very helpful.
"Well, it's not like stress, but I had a scattered experience at the Wu Emperor's Festival, and I need a charging period.Liz will be tired too, and I hope she stays calm for a while. "
"I couldn't get to the game after all, and I'm not tired... ah, that's right!My master wanted to see Klee properly..... "
"... I want to see you too, but I'm busy.I'm closed and resting, but I'm not free. "
Master Liz, every time I see you, I hear you boast and complain... I'm not your guardian!
I can't tell you how exaggerated they are talking about me.
And at that time, there was a noise across the door.Liz smiled and got off the bed with a boring expression, approaching the door and opening without hesitation.
Tino was outside the door.She looks up at her sister with a pale expression on her buttocks.
"I thought you'd be out all the time... Krei, what are you going to do with this?"
I no longer have the appearance of a hidden room, but now it's time.Tino looks at me with his eyes wide open and scared. [M]
"Charging period. Invite me to attack... the clan... and kill them all...?"
Even though I was eavesdropping, it was cut to the worst, and I didn't say anything about inviting an attack.Is it because of Liz's silent pressure?
... because if you get in the way when you're in a good mood, you'll be in a bad mood all at once with a recoil.
Liz grabs Tino's neck and lightly throws it at us.Tino falls at the foot of the bed without receiving it and screams briefly.
"I wonder if there was enough education?I've been asked about the operation. When you say no training today. "
Well, well, calm down. I'm surprised you came all of a sudden, but Tino is a good boy.They must have been worried about me when they attacked me.
No matter what, Liz's wind is too strong now.Smile and slowly say something so that you can understand even a scared tino.
"I don't have a plan... I don't kill anybody, I don't have a blood festival.I'm just saving up for a while just in case.... "
"I'm going to... build up my strength!?"
Tino rebelled with a subtle voice and his expression was even more attractive.
... Tino, I wonder what's going on with me?