Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter’s Hero Dream

I returned to the Imperial Capital after entrusting my men with the task of welcoming the Spirit Man (Noble) 's Magician (Shaman).

Franz was waiting for the Imperial Capital, devastated by the appearance of monsters.

I used most of the Knights to recruit Spirits. I barely checked the situation from the members I had left in the Imperial City.

"Ugh... I'm out of my mind. What the hell happened?"

I tried my best to gather information, but it was far too unclear.

A massive monkey flying around the roof suddenly raided the Imperial Church. Marine Cry and Black Knight unleashed from the seal, and a dragon emerged from the sewer? A monkey turns into a dragon? Did you raid the Zebuldia Academy of Magic and the Dojo of the Holy Sword... and finally melt into mud?

I have no idea what the context is. All we know is that the situation is pretty close to the worst. Even though Marine's cry is the worst, the fact is completely clear.

It was said that the monster was moving with the dark clouds, so perhaps the object of the prophecy was not Marine's cry, but yours.

The monster walked the historic town of Zebuldia, so even if you die as a protector of the Empire, you won't be able to die.

It's fucked up. Hold your head and scream at your men.

"What should I tell His Majesty?" At the very least, we have to sum up what happened - damn it... who knows what's going on!? How much damage did you suffer? "

"Ha, yes! Apparently, the monster weighed little, and the damage to the scaffolded city was minor." Only the directly attacked church, the Zebuldia Magic Academy, and the Thorn Style Swordsmanship Dojo were devastated. The hunters were engaged, but the monsters seemed to be fast- "

I didn't know where it came from, but it was the Knights who allowed the monsters to enter the Imperial City. I was going to make it all right, but it was still sweet.

But the fact that it was impossible to be more vigilant - Franz switched heads after thinking about it. I don't regret what I have to do now. We need to stop any further damage.

"How many casualties? Where are the monsters now?"

That's the problem. Even if a giant monster walked through the Imperial City, it would have caused a commensurate death. And first, we have to do something about the monsters that Ark Rodan and the others couldn't stop, and the Imperial City will be over before the responsibility issue arises.

The knight replied with a confused look to Franz, who tried to keep calm and asked.

Yes, that's what I'm currently checking out, but strangely enough, there aren't any casualties--

"Ah!? Is there anything stupid about that!"

It wasn't like I was going to die, but there was a monster that was going to cause havoc in the Imperial City, and that was unlikely to happen.

In response to Franz's rough words, his men continued to report with a toughened face.

"No, no, it's true. And it's the monster at the heart of it all - it's disappeared and hasn't been confirmed since."

"!?............ Where did it go?"

I don't know what to judge anymore. Is the situation good or bad? We have to hear everything and make a summative decision.

"Yes, this is the clan house of the clan"

The Clan House of the First Steps...!? "

Franz's nostalgia for unexpected words suddenly quivered. It's not connected to the stones I gave to the Lapis, it's connected to the Astrology Academy.

I hurriedly took it out and activated the Synoptic Stone. Franz froze to the breaking news from the Astrology Academy.

"The prophecy... disappeared?"

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"...... Par...... Tee?"

An expansive desert basement. In front of the unprecedented treasure hall that had been badly swallowed by the quicksand, the strange spirit man slowly blinked his eyes as he sang around the chocolate bar.

Ghost of Mourning is a party made by childhood friends. The six of us, for better or for worse, have known each other for a long time.

Originally, it was common for treasure hunters to form a party of six. Although we have all the members we need for the role, there are more gaps in the party with my luggage compared to other parties.

The addition of members came to the Imperial City, and since the [Ghost of Mourning] activity was on track - no, it was one of the challenges before it was on track. I recruited members several times until then, but there are generally parties of hunters who can keep up with the [Ghost of Mourning], and often my strong personality does not fit. It was only natural to have the strength to go out with Luke and the others who were running through the glorious road in a burst, but some tolerance was indispensable.

Eliza Beck, the hunter I encountered before the shipwreck, was a rare creature that fulfilled all my demands.

The relaxed attitude of working solo and being drunk by the quicksand alone without showing any impatience. My pace of starting my nap at the end of my life is different from any other spiritual person I've ever met.

I don't know what she's capable of, but I'm sure she'll get used to the [Ghost of Mourning] party. Best of all, there's a lot of empathy around here in distress, and if she joins the party, even if I take a nap, she won't be noticeable. This is how things are reconciled.

In response to my solicitation, which included the intention, Eliza tilted her head in silence for a moment.

"......... why?"

"I gave you a chocolate bar." Besides, you can always leave, and it's more fun than hunting alone. Best of all, it's safe. "

Apparently, the sudden party solicitation was difficult to accept. In particular, it seems that female hunters are sometimes targeted by such means, so it can be said that it is unavoidable.

Eliza looks down at the chocolate bar I gave her and says in a calm voice.

"...... I'm looking for something......"

"I'll look for it with you!" Because I'm good at it! "

I don't know what you're looking for, but I'm sure the Lizzies will find it. Eliza gave me a very sleepy gaze when she said the most appropriate thing to me.

Since then, Eliza has not been in distress, but she has discovered the fact that she reached the treasure hall on a different route, that she is a hunter unknown to people who know her, that she has exceptional crisis-sensing abilities, and that it is much safer to move solo than to join a party. There are various things, but they are all good memories.

Somehow, I've never heard of withdrawal before, and I think I'm familiar with the party. The only miscalculation was that when she entered, my skeleton did not become discreet, but it would be a luxury to ask for. [M]

Then, I sat down in the loose chair in the clanmaster's room and sighed for a long time to release all the strength that had entered my body.

"No...... I thought it was all over this time......"

"............ Klee-san, have you said the same thing every time?"

"If Eva hadn't pulled me up, we'd be in the Dark World forever." That treasure chest is dark.

It feels like you're back in your everyday life with Eva.

Looks like that curse really stopped it. At dawn, peace was slowly returning to the Imperial City.

Still, checking the newspapers is a plain talk of turmoil, but it will subside over time. I'm sure Franz will take care of it when he comes back, and I'm used to this kind of commotion.

I think the reason why nothing specific is written in the article is because it is sensitive. In addition to being involved in the church, the Magic Academy, and the Dojo of the Sword Saint , Franz originally moved around in a prophetic relationship, and it seems that the media took care of it as well. Fortunately, the scale of the disturbance was not so great as the scale of the destruction. It is truly surprising that there seemed to be very few casualties miraculously.

However, if Mikun hadn't eaten Eliza at that time, it would have been quite a mess. Before we came back, I came to the lounge and found Mikkun, who was eaten in a trap, but Eliza and Mikkun really do a good job.

Tino was safe, and Eliza was happy to get what she was looking for. The Cursed Spirit Man... hasn't come out since Eliza made her statement. "For now, but, that's incredibly clever..."

However, several misfortunes and luck mixed together and somehow calmed down, but if we hadn't meshed one thing, we wouldn't have been able to bask in the sun again.

I'm exhausted this time. This mental and physical exhaustion cannot be relieved by just sleeping overnight. I want to sleep well for a month or so. "I think I'll live in Mikun for a while..."

Thinking like that, Eva pulled out the barrier finger from her right index finger and placed it on the desk.

"Speaking of which... thank you, Cry-san."

"Nh...?"

Eva sighed deeply at me as I opened her eyes. I had a hard time, too, but it looks like Ava is pretty tired too.

I don't know why they give me my ring back - but Eva smiles dryly at me with her eyes wide open.

"Thanks to that, I was able to survive the [Curse]." I was checking the repair points in the lounge, and suddenly Klein and the others appeared and were swallowed up--I thought I was finished..... "

...... Eva, were you in the lounge at the time?

Now, something cold is running on your spine, and your heart is buzzing. I didn't notice it at all - I was surprised that Eva pulled me up instead of Lizzie, for sure.

I really, really need to be prepared. Stay out of my way and if anything happens to Eva, she'll die.

I picked the barrier finger on the desk and looked at it for a while, but immediately put it back on the desk and offered it to Eva.

"I'll give you the benefits." Let Lucia do the charging. "

"... eh!? Welfare? - No, I don't need it!"

"Without saying that, it might be useful the next time something happens..."

"...... Please don't take that opportunity. Please, really, really, really."

Now, Eva... you think I have something in mind and deposited my barrier finger? That's not true. I'm not thinking about anything.

I felt like I was consuming all the barrier fingers I had this time, so it would be of no use if there was only one more.

I'm going to take Eva's hand and put the ring on her. Now Eva is safe.

But... what I did this time led to a good result was maybe I gave Ava a barrier finger?

Eva, who was rubbing her ring, made me swim her gaze and told me to change my story. Point to the stuffed bear in the corner of the desk.

"...... Speaking of which, what is this stuffed animal?" It looks like it's quite old, though. "

"I picked it up in Mikun's city." Isn't that right? "

"Something strange again...... no, no, maybe that's......"

It's a stuffed bear that's worn out. The fur, which would have been light brown, is black and dirty. Eyes and arms are also removed and it is quite painful.

If I put the crucifix pendant that had fallen together on my neck like this...... I finished the two-piece set of curses.

Perhaps it was the main body of [Marine's Cry]. The pendants are familiar to me, so I'm pretty sure.

I don't know if the curse is still there, but you finally protected me for some reason, and I brought it back with me. It's my bad habit to act in the tension, but there's no sign of being cursed at the moment.

Put your index finger up and tell Eva that you're seeing something with incredible insight.

"It's a secret to everyone."

I see.

"Next time, I'm going to wash the shabu-shabu and sun-dry it." But first, we need to replace the internal organs-- "

Let Citrix overhaul her arms and eyes. Plush jewelry is a very popular field. It was impossible to modify the treasure, but it was possible if it was just a spell. I'm sure Marine will be delighted.

The stuffed animal collapses without even touching it unexpectedly in front of me. Eva was trembling with exaggeration.

Your remaining arms are stretching out to us as if seeking salvation. I sighed and woke up a lazy stuffed animal. [M]

"......... it seems that the internal organs should remain intact."