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

Zebuldia is one of the most prosperous capitals, including the surrounding countries.

Street lights lined up on well-maintained roads. The number of people is also high, with the exception of some parcels such as depleted urban areas, where there is no difficulty in sight at night. Patrols by the Knights are also relatively frequent due to the large number of crude hunters.

But once you step outside the walls that surround the Empire City, that's no different than the rest of the world where the weak and the strong eat.

There are no artificial lights and demons appear less often. Sometimes phantoms (phantoms) leak like the last [White Wolf's Nest], and others are attacked by human thieves.

Still, it's a really scary story because the roads leading to the Imperial Capital are better developed than those in other cities.

Out of the Imperial Gate, in a carriage running at a slow speed, I just entered the vacation and had my first regrets.

Outside the gate was true darkness. Thick clouds spread in the sky, hiding the moon.

At least we should have left in the morning. This isn't the same as when I was in the [White Wolf's Nest] or hanging out with Liz. I want to stretch myself down a few hours ago as to why I made it a night departure when I had the right to make a decision here.

In the first place, as a hunter's common sense, it is advisable to do so in the morning unless there is a reason when taking action. Because there are many devils and phantoms who are wise at night.

Liz, Citrine, and Eva should know that - but I wanted you to check with me once or so.

I would have changed to leaving in the morning if it was confirmed... maybe Liz and Citrie didn't care because they have a good night's eye, and the bad news is that it's totally on me, but don't they trust me too much?

It's been a long time since I've ridden a carriage, as I usually don't even rarely get out of a cranhouse on the contrary in the Imperial City.

I feel quite nostalgic there for the unique vibrations that are transmitted throughout my body.

Treasure hunters often start using carriages when they can afford some money. The main thing is transporting the items you get, not for travel, but the hunter's income jumps around using a carriage and gaining as much strength as you can protect.

The Mourning Ghost also used a carriage. Anthem is too big to get in the carriage, and Liz and Luke run outside, so it was about me (and Lucia occasionally) riding, but now that I think back, I feel like I had fun with that one.

The ongoing training ground is out, but the dangerous adventures of the past are good memories.

Ava's box-shaped carriage for me is medium-sized.

Probably assumes use by hunters, to the extent that they can't stretch their legs to sleep, but they are sturdy made and have guard seats on the carriage. With suspension, vibration is also reduced.

In the car, there is no room for all one party to ride, considering the location of the luggage, but that's what it was originally called a carriage for hunters.

Even while I regret it, the carriage progresses slowly, and the sights seen through the windows put on the left and right turn from darkness to darkness.

Not at all without the lights. Sitting on your podium, Shilo and Cro are all things that can drive a carriage in this darkness.

Am I the only one who doesn't have a good night's eye this time... I have already charged the "Eye of the Eye", but now is not the time to use it.

Second, Citrie, who was spreading the map face-to-face, glimpsed Liz next door.

"Why aren't you running today, sister? I always run..."

"Oh? You, Klee and I will get our hands on it when we're alone. Let me."

"............ I'm a little nervous about Shilo, Cro and Hylo alone, so I'd like your sister to run outside..."

"I'm anxious! Cito, why are you always inside today?

"That's... because it's also a trial for Shiro and Chro -"

In the dark, my eyes are shimmering and Liz and Citrie are making up their minds.

In the corner, Tino, who was pulled by Liz as well as the kidnapping, was holding her knees dressed just like me. Is the masked matter still pulling back, or is it a Liz Citry measure?

Except for the first greeting and the opening apology, Tino has always been like that. I miss the lack of conversation, but it's hard to speak from here when this is also rejected.

It was at least a salvation that the three people Citries hired were blind about your stand and your watch seat. But no one will see this sight and think we're going on vacation or anything like that.

I would have been a little more tense if it wasn't at least at night......

"Which route do you take, Mr. Klee?

Place a bottle with light next to the map that Citrie has expanded. Blurry minimum lights lit up the map.

There were a number of citrie handwritten writings on the maps describing the surrounding areas, mainly in Teito.

The purpose of this meeting is to buy time, vacation and greet Luke and the others. With the [Castle of Tens of Thousands Demons] that Luke and the others were on their way to, it would take some time just to go straight on this carriage, as it is a periphery within the territory of the Zebuldia Empire.

"Do you have any opinions?

"What about Klee?

Liz readily answers with pleasure, and Citrie snorts with a grin. It has been like that ever since I became a hunter.

Should I say I'm too mentally strong or should I be happy that I'm trusted, even though I'm supposed to be seeing it scattered and terrible with my extraction mistakes...

You weren't asleep, Tino lifts her face slightly and says it in a fine voice just to her eyes this way.

"I will follow you..."

"I'm sorry, Tee's guy, I think I lost some confidence!

"Yeah yeah, that happens..."

To an unwell disciple, but Liz's words are kinder than usual.

Lately, Tino hasn't shown me any good places. There's only one thing I can't abandon. I have to show you that I do it when I do it again.

When I lifted my arms and stretched my fingers, I surrounded the part between the Empire City and the [Castle of the Ten Thousand Demons] in a large circle.

"For now, I'm not going through this"

"Yes. I'm not going through this, and... may I ask why?

"... it's my idea. Let's not go in one step."

The enclosed place is Count Gladys territory.

I'm not talented, but I have experience. There is no gap in this "Thousand Changes". I had trouble with Miss Eclair, so I checked the location of the territory.

I don't think anything's going to happen just a little bit, but I'm even getting a nomination request. I still haven't received it, but I also say stay away from your son's danger.

You don't have to come near me to find yourself in danger. I don't even want to think about what would happen if I came close.

Citrine gave me no logical basis, no unpleasant face, and a warm grin. It heals me.

Without a single step into Gladys territory, the journey to the Treasure Hall will be overwhelming.

Well, I don't mind being so different from the worst of the Lukes, so if it's going to be safety first, there's no choice.

"Okay. Then cross the mountains to the north or through the woods to the west - mountains and woods, is it?... Tee, for your information, which is better: 'Thunder Dragon' or 'Lost Giant Ghost (Potato Dracos)'?

"... eh!?

Tino looks up and sees me, not Citrie, for some reason. A small animal-like, frightened look.

"Thunder Dragon" is a powerful and rare dragon, not to mention manipulating thunder. The Lost Giant Ghost (Pote-Drakos) is - I've never heard of it, but I guess Tino is a dangerous demon on a flashy level.

"No, I'm not answering!?

Naturally, I deny it.

First of all, thunderdragons rarely appear in the first place. I've certainly heard of them living in the mountains, and I've actually encountered them, but they're rare among dragon species. That's less than dangerous, and it's like we're not supposed to see each other.

As for the latter - I don't even know the first name, but I don't know that much about dangerous demons I can meet in the woods, so I guess the odds of encountering them are not high.

I think it's a logical, common sense, reasonable idea. Citrie is too worried.

Liz swells her cheeks at her sister's words, arms in front of her chest and argues.

"Sito? There's no way you're leaving, is there? Klee says the enemy is a human being. Stop saying the right predictions!

So there's nothing out there!

Both Citrine and Liz are definitely supposed to be on my side, but they don't seem to be trusted.

"... what's wrong with trying to understand Mr. Klein's thoughts at all? That's still a low median rate, but I think it's a reasonable lineup... Mr. Klee, are you off the hook?

No answer. Definitely, nothing. This isn't an adventure, it's a vacation! But if that's all you have to say, I'll - just in case.

Without answering the words of Citrie, who looks at me as excited as he is, he shifts his finger down with the map.

"Anyway, if you're in a mountain range with me and I really need to cross it, if you go around the woods a lot, you'll have to go through it, right?

"But then it will take too long for [Castle of Ten Thousand Demons] to arrive - and the appearance of powerful demons on the plains is quite low. Too little fruit. I may not be able to offer it - I don't need to hesitate about Cro, Ciro and Hylo, so I was wondering if I should take some risk."

A well-reasoned word to be put out of a citrie that rarely says no. What the hell is going on here?

Do you mean treasure hunters at the root of the scholarly citrie as well? When you find dangerous places and objects that attract interest, you get flustered close.

Normally, I get flushed by the words, but today I'm different.

I looked back at Citrie's eyes as quiet as the lake surface of the Xu, and said clearly.

"That's okay. There's a town, and this time it's a vacation! Look, don't be scared of Tino either... I hope you trust me once in a while"

"Yes..."

He glances at Tino, who puts tears in his eyes, followed by a big look at the other two and exhales small.

"I really have no other intention. It's been tough lately - it's not just Tino, Liz and Citrie are working a little too hard. I don't know what it is to keep you out of Teito, but I think we should rest and get fit here for once. It's just a trip, a trip. Vacation. Demons and phantoms are off. Eat something delicious, get some rest, do something fun - nothing dangerous. Is that true?

I know it's not convincing for me to say that I'm just taking a break. But that was my truth.

I'll forget about the punitive game I've been waving to Tino. I waved my job, and I want you to rest. I'm both the truth.

Tino shook his shoulder and stared me in the eye with all his heart.

"Trust me... okay? Yes."

Oh. You can trust me... Tino.

I nodded so hard that just then my ears caught a small rain sound.

Check the window. The droplets attached to the windowsill instantly increase their number, turning into dust and sand that I don't think was down until a few minutes ago.

Awesome wind and rain sounds of boom. The horse was surprised by the changed weather, or the carriage rocked heavily.

The body is sealed so no rain comes in, but the horse that pulls it is a creature. A platinum hose would have been nothing like a storm, but it would be impossible to run a normal horse in this dust drop.

In the first place, marching in the rain is so dangerous that it's not comparable to marching at night...

Mixed with the sound of wind and rain, I hear a small irritating voice from the outside.

Will Cro, Shiro and Hylo be all right outside?

When suddenly confused about what to do with the collapsed weather, the lightning ran unexpectedly. Late and thunderous. The carriage jumps big and stops.

Critical and screaming. If you scream here even though no one's scared, you're just too badly dressed.

The windstorm that can hit the body of the vehicle is strong and doesn't seem to fit in for a short time.

What's wrong...... now I'm stuck. If the storm was coming a little earlier, we'd have left tomorrow, but it's too bad between us.

My body is getting cold. Put on your jacket and stop the button securely.

It's not the first time Citrie, Liz, and I have had a big storm outside.

I'm actually - a rainman. Bad luck......

"It's suddenly raining awesome..."

"Do you want to go outside once... I need to take care of the horses because they are borrowed"

That's when Liz said, staring out the window.

"All right, tee... we're gonna run"

"... Huh?

Take off Liz's perfectly feathered coat elsewhere with a pompous look on Tino's face.

Because of the low temperature, the hot air was rising from the skin. Check again outside the window and nod satisfactorily.

"Awesome storm...... not perfect for training? Sasu but Klee! Sito, there's a potion, right? Oh, I'll wear lightning resistance, so can I get some lightning pills?

"Yes, sir."

No... I don't care if they blame me for the weather. [M]

Citrine takes out a white glowing potion from the bag.

Mine-inducing pills... I've seen them before, it's a crazy potion that attracts thunder. I remember hearing the principles too, but I don't remember.

In addition to that, when various other potions are neatly put together, they are put in a special circular box and passed to Liz.

Tino was completely rigid. The open eyes are directed at Liz as if she were even dreaming.

Was this development unexpected even in Tino? Maybe there's a running lantern running in her brain right now.

"Liz -"

Liz said with the brightest smile of the day to me as I raised my voice to stop the outrage.

"It's okay, Klee! Because Tee already smokes Mana Materials for a long time, and he does his training right, and he probably won't die from a single blow! Keep an eye on Tee!

"Wait a minute -"

By the time he called out, Liz and Tino had already disappeared into the storm.

Until a second ago, he was supposed to be close enough to touch me, but apparently he pulled his arm and took me. Wearing strong wind and rain grains blowing in through the open doors, it gets startled and wet.

I can't see Liz and the others disappearing in the dark. And there was a clear burning of eyes in the back of my brain that seemed to have been betrayed by Tino's beliefs on the verge of disappearing.

My precious things always fall out of my palm. Always is.

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"Ah, sister! Take Cro, Shiro and Hyiro with you!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Why do you always ignore my story - and open the door!............... Oh, you'll be ready for the tent soon. Mr. Klee, wait inside for a moment."

Citrie starts preparing Nojuku as if nothing happened. Is there nothing for a high level hunter to this extent?

It's impossible for me to catch Liz. [M] The only thing I can count on right now is Citrie.

"Can you get Liz and the others back?

"Uh... I can't... what is it?

Right......

As if to undo my thoughts, the tremendous sound of the lightning falling echoed.