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

Liz and the others came back to the carriage after all, about an hour later.

The fierce battle was immediately apparent to me. Apparently, Citrix was right, she was very good at it.

The green body fluid was stuck to the back of Liz's hand and the entire body of Anthem, and Tino and the rest of his body were wet and strangely smelling. The members of the Holy Thunder of the Stars , including Lapis, seemed to be very impatient.

She waved her hand over Mikkun and welcomed her.

Looking at me, Tino looked like a puppy wet from the rain. Lucia sighed and said as an excuse.

"I got body fluids from the bugs. I rinsed it off, but I couldn't get rid of the smell... I think I can handle it if I have the potion....."

"Well, well, that's tough!"...... Yes, Tee-chan "

Taking that word, Citri blew an unfamiliar melancholy potion at Tino's head in an upbeat mood.

I knew the effect of Citri's potions, but it was a terrible sight. When Liz took off her armpit, she snapped her hands and whispered stupidly, unusually.

"T-That's the first time I've ever seen such a monster with a hundred feet." Certainly, insect monsters are determined to have high vitality, but even if they crush their heads and tie them up, they won't die. "

Umu

"Neither cold air nor lightning worked. I've heard that some monsters have incredible vitality since ancient times, but I never thought I'd experience them--"

"I can't do that."

Lapis, who was supposed to be much longer than humans and deeper in monsters, was also frowned upon. Eliza and the others are completely unmotivated.

Who are those two hunters?

So I realized that none of the Lizzies were dragging anything. I accidentally rolled my eyes.

"... heh? Could it be that there was no outcome?" Ghost of Mourning is almost a full member?

I heard you might not be able to get your hands dirty, but it's unusual that you can't take anything back with you when you're chasing after a thief.

"Yes. I'm sorry? I don't think it's compatible... I think Luke could have done something about it... but I don't have any other tough things besides Hundred Legs... And while I was working on it, the people on top escaped."

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

Tino falls as he falls asleep. You've gotten pretty thick lately, haven't you?

"I see...... no, it's okay."

Bandits are really troublesome. It also tends to make us worse the stronger we get.

It was a sudden encounter this time, and I think it was okay, but there were not many times I felt uncomfortable being pursued after not being able to finish it properly.

"Brother!? You didn't do anything, so why do you look so impressive...?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Lucia opened her eyes wide and clung, while Kriss raised his arms and followed. No, I mean... hey?

"But that big monster... I feel like I've seen it somewhere... somewhere..."

Liz frowned and tilted her neck.

A hell of a lot of paws... I definitely don't want to fight, but I don't want to see anyone.

No matter what I hide, I hate insect monsters in particular. The worm monster, which is sporadic, rigid, and has many individuals who do not feel the fear of death, has been struck with horrible eyes.

When she was angry, Liz said in a panic that there was something that could be felt from her gaze.

"But it's okay! I don't think we'll be gone until we're defeated!" There were all the monsters I didn't recognize, and I don't think there was anything I could do with a normal level 5 or 6 hunter. "

Isn't that... maybe he shouldn't be allowed to escape?

............ Well, let's do what I didn't ask.

By the way, what sword did Citrix have?

"Ah, there was a swordsman among the thieves who smoked a lot of mana material." My sister managed to defeat the opponent with her first shot before she got used to speed, but... if Luke had been there, she would have wanted to fight. The main body was recovered in a battle, but I only took up the sword first... so I thought you wanted it! "

Liz's speed stood out among the bandits. It was strong, and if the opponent was a durable swordsman, this could be the result.

If we can retrieve the sword, we should capture people first... no, don't say anything. Let's do what I didn't ask.

For the time being, I said, slapping the stone statue of Luke.

"Hahaha, there was a swordsman." Too bad, Luke. Even though he seemed to be a very strong enemy.

"Krai-chan..."

"Oniisan..."

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. But Citrix and Liz both said that Luke was there, and it was really bad timing. Usually, you don't have to say anything, but you jump before you know who you're dealing with.

There, Lapis got used to his small nose with a grumpy expression.

"Hmm... it's a hassle, but I think we should go report it to the Explorer's Association." Although I reduced it a little, it was a little too heterogeneous to leave it alone. Ancient monsters weren't always easy to find. Not to mention, if you can obey it-- "

I'm going to report it. I know that reason should be understandable, but it is a matter of thought.

Because when I give you a report like that, nine out of ten people ask me to crush them.

Fighting an unbeatable opponent at this party was unbelievable. Next, the opponent knew our tricks. If the opponent was that strong, it would definitely be a countermeasure. I'll leave this place to Ark.

"I told Citrix earlier, but for now, Luke... Yugudura is my priority." I'll send a letter to the Explorers' Association. "

“Okay, I'll talk to you in the next city.”

Citri, you can count on me. Last time it was no good, but it was no good.

Kriss turns a white eye to me, feeling like I'm on a big ship.

"I thought before, Yowanningen, you really don't do anything until you have to do it."

"...... I'm surprised. This time I'm different, isn't it?"

After all, I brought all the treasure I had stored up. For example...

I summoned Mikkun and took the long chain out of it. It was a treasure with countless handcuffs on the left and right, centered around a thick rusty long chain.

Since the treasure consists of Mana Materials, it is not affected by physical phenomena. This rust should be considered just part of the design.

Locked treasure. "The Authority of Obedience (Climb Parade)".

Kris's eyes open to the most classy chain of my chain treasure.

"It is a powerful chain treasure that ties the spirit of the captured opponent and blocks the resistance." If you use this, any bandit can be a figurine. "

"Why, why do you have such a treasure...?"

It's not a power, but a treasure item that holds up the energy of resistance, a performance that is commensurate with the viciousness of its appearance. I haven't actually used it for testing alone, but it will help me catch thieves who have absorbed plenty of Mana Materials that I can't hold with just handcuffs.

Besides, when activated, you can also let the other person walk spontaneously. It is also the origin of the name of the "authority of obedience (climb parade)".

Kurus's frightened expression gave a smile. Then Liz raised her eyebrows and said.

”Cly-chan, that's for sure... wasn't it a defect that you didn't even have to lock the handcuffs if you didn't connect all the handcuffs that existed in a hundred and six, fifty-three pairs?”

"It seems a bit tough to catch 53 people at once... it would be difficult to put handcuffs on everyone." There weren't so many of them this time. "

My friend Citri always said with a thoughtful expression.

”...... I'm so rude about the defect... if I connect my legs, half the number will be enough.”

Well, if I connect my legs, I won't be able to parade, so I'll do my best to carry them over here.

"In the first place, Leader, do you understand the difficulty of being alive?" The opponent is coming to kill you!? "

"... mmm..."

My buddies who know that I bought a lot of money are complaining. Anyway, if this ability is highly practical, it won't be sold! If it is for ten people, it is not strange even if it is sold for ten times the price.

If there are no people, maybe we should connect Kriss and the others...... I don't think so.

"Yowanningen...... is there any more treasure that can be used in battle?"

Kris looks at me with his pathetic eyes. The Lapis and the other [Holy Thunder of the Star] members are obviously looking at me with taunt, so is that better than it?

Somehow I raise my voice for the return of the stigma. I don't mind being made a fool of, but there is no sin on the treasure. [M]

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, this time I brought a lot of other interesting-useful treasures...... like a mask that moves around in duplicate."

Ku...... my legs want to escape

Eliza says as if she was mad. "It's been a long time since I've been with you, but I didn't expect you to let Eliza say this at her own pace..."

But I don't have any treasure that I can use in battle... I'm not weak. No, I'm weak, but we're stronger than that.

Kurus sighed tinyly and slapped me on the shoulder.

"...... All right, all right. I'll ask you in the carriage, so let's move on. If you stay like this, the sun will go down.”

"No, you can't." It's too narrow to show off in the carriage! "

§ § §

In the imperial capital of Zebuldia, the group was in an open meadow a dozen kilometers off the road.

There is nothing to block your view, and there are no figures as far as the eye can see. But even if someone had discovered this group, they would never have wanted to get anywhere near it.

A large human insect that shines black against a giant as dark green as Koyama. A golden winged horse with an uncertain skeleton that looks like a mirage. And ─ ─ a giant pair of pairs that reflect the sunlight and glow crimson.

Other monsters that were not seen near the Imperial Capital were composed of multiple species, and the herd was far removed from the world's reasoning.

Even a bite of a monster doesn't change being a creature. A diverse mix of monsters also produced Hierarchies. Normally, it was impossible for monsters that were far away to gather in one place.

It was proof that the group had complete control over the monster.

A group of aliens. An army that now leads a variety of illusion beasts and demon beasts from East to West. Thousand Demons Night Train (Night Parade) .

Touching the thick skin of the Dark Cyclops, one of the figures, a girl in shiny white fur, the [Holy Spirit] Uno pointed her lips.

"It seems that all the children who are not magic resistant are destroyed." Your high vitality is hurting a bit too! Even though a regular hunter can deal with dozens of people. "

Engagement. And defeat. We had to leave behind anything we couldn't move. Checked the status of the surviving monsters, and Uno glanced at the other one.

"I can't believe you're shooting that level of attack magic from that distance... I heard rumors of prophecy and came looking for a strong monster, but it doesn't suit me." Even though Quint was so confident, the bandits would knock him unconscious with a single blow and take his sword. "

"Damn, it's noisy! I didn't expect you to jump in when the magic wasn't completely over yet!" Adler, the only thing that got hit was the little fish. Both "Guide" and "General" are alive. What do we do? "

Quint, a young swordsman wearing armor made from the crust of an insect-type monster, said without concealing his grudge.

I thought it was a counterattack that I had to endure somehow, but I thought it would be the same if I fainted. However, there was no excuse for being alarmed.

Adler Disrad sighed smallly. Somewhere a glossy voice overflowed from the painted lips of the black rouge.

"No way... you can't even negotiate an attack." After the Barrel Bandit is destroyed, no one tries to do anything. Is that the [Ghost of Mourning]? Moreover, the most prominent leaders have yet to be seen. "

"That's right. In the first place, when I heard these rumors, it seemed like the prophecy was over... [Ghost of Mourning] wasn't the purpose this time!?"

"I thought I'd give it a try because I met so much, but the price was high." I was wondering if I could get you a head start. "

Adler also smiled bitterly at the words of Wono, who was not dressed in his teeth, and stroked the red burnt skin of the phantom beast, the starry feet, who was sitting on his waist.

The whirlwind, mixed with ice mounds, was like a disaster.

The monsters that had been trained to defeat all the various armies and parties had been blown up like leaves.

Many of those without magic immunity collapsed on the first hit, and half of the remaining monsters were half-dead on the next hit, which was unleashed like a bad push. If I hadn't hardened my defenses with Mana Materials and gear, I wouldn't have been able to safely follow my monsters.

And of course, the other members -- one of the reasons that Adler and the others decided that the group was a [ghost of mourning], [immovable], the bandit woman, and the spirits who were attacking their own carriages for some reason, were certainly not one of the opponents.

The "Star Bait", which had been preyed on by many high-level hunters, was torn down many times. There was no damage left because of its high regeneration power, but it was amazing that it could easily penetrate through the boasting Starbuck's armor, which had a hardness far exceeding that of steel.

Zebuludia is a great power with many high-level hunters. Then, it consisted of only two names, and destroyed several groups of people named after them in the undercover society.

I didn't mean to underestimate my ability to surpass monsters, but I could only say more than I imagined.

The black vest that sucks in the light has been handed down to Disrad since ancient times, and the black spear on the arm of the ancient black dragon skin was dropped by the treasure hall's boss, the "King of the Abyss".

No way, even though we still have the power - this king's bloodline. The legions of Adler Disrad, the descendants of the ancient rulers, were so easily conquered.

"...... if you're going to fall here, that's it." It's not worthy of my [herd]. "

"It's all right, Adler-sama." Especially if you're dealing with a lot of people. Unless there's a monster-like wizard who can shoot at such huge magic continuously without rest. "

"Zebuldia has a lot of dragons, right?" Even if it's a dragon, it's pinching... but you just have to surrender the most. "

"Where are you?!" Even though I came because there is a prophecy, I want you to stop doing empty gestures by climbing the snow mountain like last time- "

Even if I wanted to keep the monsters under control, I had to choose the target. Footwork becomes heavier in proportion to the size of the herd, and there is also a food problem.

In the future, we should not just randomly increase the number at the stage of gathering people. The risk of being exposed and targeted is even higher. I'm not going to lose if you send regular troops, but even if you're surrounded by insects, it won't be a bother.

"It's really a shame. I was hoping to get the big guy who appeared in the Imperial City......"

I heard rumors of monsters that didn't attract the Knights or Hunters. The protruding pieces that defeated a large number of fighters were worth a thousand dollars to Adler.

But I had no choice but to disappear. The Zebuldia Empire had many thick veins that were one of the conditions for the emergence of powerful monsters. I was sure that I would be able to replenish the amount that was crushed by the [Ghost of Mourning].

Then Adler suddenly remembered what he had heard before. The stellar beak hanging on his waist was moving around, making a low-pitched squeak.

"...... Speaking of which, [Ghost of Mourning] seems like a raw battle frenzy group that goes to battle powerful monsters on its own." Do you think that you are dealing with a number of named (named) and potential mutant species in your own information network? "

"Hmm? Anyway, what do you mean by a named candidate?" Candidates are individuals whose information is not yet known, right? If there's no prize money, there's no point in defeating it. "

Quint's eyes widened as he surrendered to a very limited monster, a monster that uses a sword.

Treasure Hunter's got a job, too. It is normal not to move without a return that is not commensurate with the risk. When it came to monsters that risked their lives, it was only a matter of madness to go and defeat an opponent whose bounty had not yet been paid.

"That's why it's raw!" Adler-sama, what do you want to do? "

Unholy Wono's voice. The decision was momentary.

It turns out that the power of [Ghost of Mourning] is more than reputation, but it's not like Adler and the others have lost yet. The starfish was safe, and there were other particularly powerful individuals in the army.

Adler gave a thin smile and said, looking at Wono and Quint.

"I can't put on my first black star without a proper fight." They seemed to be in a lot of hurry, and I'm personally interested. Let me show you how powerful the hunters of this land are. ”

Remove the mirror from your pocket. A dark purple mirror featuring a thick wing decoration and a sculpture of the back of the eye.

At first glance, it looked like a mere tool, perhaps a monster of a rare species that few people in this world knew.

An idiosyncratic monster, probably made for higher races, with little combat or survival abilities.

"[The Mirror of the Present Man], commanded by Adler, the king of this demonic one." Mirror [Chikamanami]! "

At Adler's command, his eyes were dumbfounded. The mirror surface glows dark and distorts the image.

Then, Adler doubted his eyes at the figure that was reflected in the mirror shortly afterwards.

There was a dark-haired young man with a dull face. There was no aura specific to that form of power, and it looked like it was no different from the ordinary people around it.

But that wasn't the shocking part.

Adler, who became silent, was worried, and Uno, who was peeking in from behind, pulled his cheek and said in horror.

"!? Is this...... a monster?"

What was shown there was [Chikamanami] leading the way in the carriage across the treasure chest.

Countless masks were floating and spinning around them like satellites, and nearby members of the [Ghost of Mourning] fought by Adler and the others sighed in horror.

It's a monster. It must be a monster. It was because the monster shown there had never been seen or heard by Adler, a family saying to the monster.

A dynamically moving treasure chest and a mask that protects its surroundings.

I haven't seen the likes of Quint since I found him.

"Is this...... [Guide]!?"

[Guide]. He has a special talent for manipulating monsters. Those who have been persecuted for their excessive strength in ancient times and are now destined to become adversaries of the world by birth.

Whether you're aware of it or not, the 'guide' has a distinctive sign. But this man-- he doesn't have it.

And the manifestation of power that the man is not going to hide demonstrates the strong confidence that the man possesses.

Wono and Quint were different. Until Adler found it, he didn't know how to use that power effectively, and he was reluctant to put himself in the position of the weak.

However, this guy is--- "Chiyo Manmami" is different. It has full control over its power as a "conductor".

I had a feeling. Even if I didn't have to chase the [Ghost of Mourning] here, I had the feeling that it would be hostile eventually.

Suddenly, the face of [Chimera] rose slightly, and the eyes and eyes met. The current person's mirror only project images from a distance, and even though the eyes and eyes did not meet --- suddenly, the heart sounded strongly once.

He smiles unexpectedly. I was surprised for a moment, but I was prepared to go with Adler and walk the path of the adversary.

"I see... the contents of [Immutable] were a monster." I didn't think there was such a big person. "

”Maybe the guy who beat me is also a monster... there's no one who can hang onto that tornado”

Oono and Quint raise their voices without nervousness. Apparently, it was a moment of depression.

From the looks of it, there were not many monsters in "Chikamanami". And there is also no option of not chasing.

When he licked his lips, Adler declared that he was not interested in [Chi Chi Mandarin] in the mirror.

"I don't need two demon kings." I'll take your monsters. "