Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~-Chapter 382.1: Station ②

Level 8 Hunters are heroes.

This level can only be reached by defeating feared, powerful Monsters, conquering Treasure Shrines that no one has ever reached before, and accomplishing many feats that are impossible for ordinary Treasure Hunters to achieve, it is a goal that only a very handful of talented Hunters can reach after repeated training. For Treasure Hunters with insatiable curiosity, the unknown is something to explore. Trials are something to be overcome. For a first-class Hunter who has survived countless near-death experiences, even seemingly impossible requests are nothing to be afraid of.

Apparently, the Explorer Association Headquarters has forgotten about this fact.

Code, the highly mobile fortress city. For the two Level 8 Hunters who are renowned in faraway lands, 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 and 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》, this Advanced Physical Civilization city cut off from everything, is merely a place to satisfy their curiosity.

From a towering castle in the distance, Kaiser arrives in an overbearing manner. Behind him are several crowned men and women.

The castle in the distance explodes with a spectacular explosion. As I stand there, stunned and my eyes wide open, Kaiser *kirari* flashes his front teeth and says.

“I’ve rescued all the royalty. This is our victory.” (Kaiser)

“As-As expected of 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》, you work way too fast, man! There was no need for me to come!” (Cry)

“Hahahahaha, who do you think I am, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》? My targets were imprisoned in a castle. I sided with the nobles until the last moment, gaining their trust, before launching a surprise attack. The trick is to act quickly without giving the enemy any time to notice, I’m different from an imposter like you. I’ve also received Relics as thanks! I’ll give it to you, you poor boy! Exceptionally for you!” (Kaiser)

Kaiser suddenly turns over the large bag he is carrying on his back. And a mountain of Relics I have never seen before appears before my eyes.

This is…… Level 8, the realm of heroes! To think not only he easily clear the request that has been giving me headaches, but he also gave me a fair evaluation and a ton of Relics――

As I am speechless, someone *ponpon* taps me on the shoulder. I turn around and see Saya. Dark red puddles spread at her feet, with what appeared to be people floating here and there.

“I have eliminated everyone who stood against us, Leader. They were small fry…… Even the most impregnable city is extremely vulnerable if you can penetrate its inside. This is a complete victory for us.” (Saya)

“!? Th-That’s…… Well…… As expected from 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》. But I thought you could only use your power at night――” (Cry)

“If I do this, see, it will be pitch black. Just like at night.” (Saya)

Saya closes both her eyes on the spot. Is she a genius?

Or rather, if that’s good, then it doesn’t really matter if it is night or not, right?

“I also took care of the people from the headquarters who were pushing those troublesome requests on us. No need to thank me.” (Saya)

Says Saya as she kicks something like a white ball floating at her feet. Ripples spread across the puddle. No, it isn’t a ball.

Those are bones. A human skull, with all the flesh neatly scraped off.

Is this………… Is this something I should be grateful for? Saya smiles and says to me, as I am feeling confused.

“Let’s go home. It is still dangerous here, so I will take you home with my *sarasara* rustle, rustle. In addition, I will also give you the Relics they have been saving up.” (Saya)

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“Ah…… Thank you, you save me.” (Cry)

How nice of you, not only you are giving me a ride home, you are even giving me Relics, Saya………… As expected of a Level 8, right?

By the way, what exactly is *sarasara* rustle, rustle after all?

“Now, let’s go home, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. Our work is done. It’s time for our vacation! Let’s do Tempest Dancing together!” (Kaiser)

“You have nothing to worry about anymore. I will eliminate all the enemies with my *sarasara* rustle, rustle. I will make sweet things for you with my *sarasara* rustle, rustle, and I will let you retire as a Hunter with my *sarasara* rustle, rustle.” (Saya)

I could see halos around my two reliable companions. Their smiles are shining brightly. A gentle sense of relief spread through my heart.

Thank goodness………… I can say goodbye to those dangerous days now. I can finally retire as a Hunter.

*Yoshi* Okay, let’s go back to the Imperial Capital, do some Tempest Dancing and *sarasara* rustle, rustle, and Let’s Go Vacation!!

As I scream that, I wake up.

Orange light coming from the indirect lighting on the wall. I feel a strong taste of alcohol and the warmth of a wooden table on my cheeks.

My body hurts, probably because I was sleeping in a weird position. As I sit up, Kaiser, who returned from who knows how long, asks me in amazement.

“Good morning, you look very tired. But, you’re pretty bold to sleep in a place like this…… After all, this is, in a sense, hostile territory.” (Kaiser)

With those words, my brain finally starts to reboot.

Right………… We were on our way to Code. This is the stagecoach station――I intended to wait until Kaiser and Saya returned, but it seems I accidentally fell asleep.

This is a nearby bar. This is a bar I entered at random after having escaped from my predicament with Saya’s help. I make a big yawn and stretch both my arms to relax my body. The bar is fairly spacious and has several tables, but we are the only ones there. Not even the owner is here.

“Aaaah, my bad. You were getting too late to come back……” (Cry)

“We got a little bit chatty…… And by the way, this appears to be a bar, but…… What happened to the customers?” (Kaiser)

“………… When I came in, everybody left. I got into a bit of trouble outside. Unfortunately, someone who knew who I was was there――And saw me.” (Cry)

“!? I thought there was some kind of commotion, but it was you, huh. Someone who knows your identity, huh. Even though no one knew my name, I guess this is what they mean by difference in fame.” (Kaiser)

Not only the customers but also the shopkeeper disappeared without a trace before I knew it. I guess they didn’t want to get involved in any trouble. Maybe I should learn from their ways and avoid danger a little more. No, well, it is not like it was my fault this time……

“W-Well, I don’t think it will affect our entry in Code. It had been properly dealt with (Saya did).” (Cry)

The Dontan family was obviously seriously injured. It will probably take some time for them to recover.

Kaiser nods slightly and, without further complaint, sits down on the opposite side and says.

“I’ve heard a lot of things. It seems to be true that Code has recently been recruiting people from outside to serve as a fighting force. I don’t know the details――But the word on the streets is that they’re trying to create a human army. Hahahahaha, Code which already has powerful weapons, is gathering people, it’s no wonder the Explorer Association is anxious.” (Kaiser)

“Hahahahahaha, an army, huh. They are doing some funny things.” (Cry)

I am really envious that you can afford to laugh. Even though it is Saya and Kaiser who is actually going to fight on the front lines. By the way, the reason I am laughing is because laughing is the only thing I can do. We cannot fight together, but we can laugh together. There is no deeper meaning tho’.

At that moment, Saya returns. She looks around the empty bar with a blank look on her face, then tilts her head at us.

“I am back………… What are you laughing at?” (Saya)

“Hahahahaha, Saya. Kaiser said something funny. He said that Code is creating an army.” (Cry)

“………… What is funny about that?” (Saya)

Indeed, it is not particularly funny………… No, let’s not care about the details.

Kaiser’s excitement doesn’t change even with what Saya said. He crosses his hands together and says with a grin.

“Fuh, what I mean is that it looks like I can be of help, Saya-kun. I’ll be honest, this Tempest Dancing of mine is only for small fry! I’m great at taking down large numbers of soft, weak opponents over a wide area! Anyone who stands before me will be so mesmerized by my dance that they will no longer even want to fight.” (Kaiser)

“That’s………… Impressive. I am not very good at taking down enemies over a wide area, so we can split roles.” (Saya)

Kaiser, you need to clarify whether you are great or not. What do you mean, specialize in small fry? Do you mean, specialize in me? And Saya’s response to that too…… Aren’t you being a little too steady?

Even though she has been walking alone through the town, Saya’s outfits are the same as they were before we parted ways. Leaving aside the tall Kaiser, Saya should have been attacked walking through the town like this――A far cry from me, who was attacked simply for just standing. No, maybe she was attacked and then fought them off――.

Thanks for reading! Sorry I finished to translate the chapter but couldn’t post the chapter yesterday, but here it is I really wanted to stop right before Cry wake up from the dream to have a weird time skip and confuse everyone but it would have been kinda short so I didn’t. But Cry’s dreams are always funny, first with Touka and then this, what next!?