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Strange Grief Wants to Retire The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero CH 3

Author:Tsukikage Category:urban Update time:2023-01-01 15:57:49

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メンバー募集③ member recruitment 3

It was like the world had stopped spinning in just this one place.

Noticing the state I was in, Greg-samas lips curved upwards.

“『Strangry』 has only ever selected a few people.

Even with this chance its not like youll be noticed, not to mention invited to their party.

If were lucky enough that they show up, there will probably be some other reason for it.”

An over excited voice.

In response to his heated manner Ruda stares back in amazement.

『Strangry』.

That word caused my stomach to cramp up.

It was some years back.

My friends and I came to the Imperial Capital together and incidentally took that as the name of our party.

Made up of five monsters, in a flash it distinguished itself as a party of youngsters.

These days the party Arch Brave is another party on equal grounds thats made up of young people.

The official name is 『Strange Grief』 (Kanji – the spirit/soul of grief).

I didnt know when my throat had become so dry.

Because of the tension, I had broken into a strange sweat.

I shuffle deeper into my hood.

As if to hide myself just a little more.

“W-Whats wrong Are you feeling ok”

Seeing me shrink down and my trembling body, Ruda ask me in concern.

Im gonna throw up.

“Well I guess it was all just bogus information.

I thought it mightve just been people trying to show off, but I couldnt help getting some hopes up…”

Greg-sama shrugs his shoulders.

Its not just 『Arch Brave』 and 『Strange Grief』, most of the parties belonging to Footprints were high level.

Even though Greg-sama was short tempered, if one party was a no show he wasnt about to make a complaint.

“Hey, what the hell is this! Wheres『Strangry』!”

However, it seems like someone else was going to complain.

Eyes turned to the loud voice that shouted out all of a sudden.

At that point was a young boy with burning red hair.

On his back was a heavy two handed sword that couldnt be swung with ordinary strength.

Though he wasnt tall, you could see that his body was well trained.

Like Ive said many times before, quick tempers are proportional to how much power a hunter has.

What no one else would say – even Greg-sama, that guy shouted out in front of everyone.

Even with everyone around him as opponents, his eyes show unwavering confidence.

Perhaps he even had the power to back it up.

His sword emitted a unique shine, a characteristic marking its creation by inhuman hands.

Its what people commonly refer to as a Relic, a treasure that guy must have obtained in a shrine.

His age is clearly lower then mine, but to dismiss him without knowing his abilities was too dangerous.

“Theres so many small-fry around isnt there.

I heard the top guys would be coming, so I came all this way!”

The boy doesnt wait for anyones response, he just keeps running his mouth.

“So young arent you Is your plan to make everyone here your enemy”

Greg-sama was looking at him curiously and muttered a few words.

Although he has as rough look to him, it seems hes gained some wisdom in his advanced age.

For treasure hunters networking is important.

If theres a problem with you itll spread in a flash.

It doesnt matter how strong you are if youre beyond help.

Maybe this has worked out for him up until now, but the people gathered here are only ones that want to gain positive attention from Footprints.

Moreover these are all skilled people.

Having a relic isnt that rare.

The boy that lost his cool is surrounded by people, but none of them show any indications that they are going to put a stop to him.

Probably because his words speak for the inner thoughts of a lot of the hunters here.

The other ones are watching him make a fool of himself, careful to see what will happen next.

The boy glares with killing intent, trying to intimidate the members of Footprints at each table.

But for the most part no one challenges him.

Higher level hunters arent used to dealing with naughty kids.

Heating up even further, the boy yells louder.

Like a beast trying to intimidate.

“Im the man that will one day become the strongest hunter, after all Im already level 4! Even though I wanted to knock shoulders with the Empires strongest, its this boring!”

He said something pretty amazing.

Hell be a big shot, this guy.

Either that or die.

Hes still in his mid teens Id say.

Reaching level 4 at that age is certainly incredible.

I cant say as much for his sky rocketed self confidence and arrogant attitude, but justice goes to the one that keeps on winning.

Hunters lived in that kind of world.

Rudas face cramped up.

Seems like it was a bit shocking to realise that idiots level was higher than hers.

Dont worry too much, theres still the potential he raised his level with the help of a party.

When his frustration was about to blow, a member of Footprints finally approached him.

Someone came out, but it wasnt any of the recruiting members.

It was the one that had been standing isolated in the far corner of the room, Tino Shade.

She walked over in a casual stride and when she reached the boys side, she looked down at him with cold eyes.

“Huh What the hell do you want!”

“You dont know your place.

Lets take this outside”.

A penetratingly cold low voice.

The other footprint members that had been calm rushed over.

“Hey, Tino.

Todays about recruiting members, not about causing a disturbance.”

“Itll be over in an instant.

A strike.

If Onee-sama was here Im sure shed do the same.

If you want to enter 『Strange Grief』 then get past me.

If youre stronger, you can join I promise you.”

Point blank range.

She has grit to stop just out of range of his long sword.

The quick tempered idiot boy isnt much different.

He looks ready to spring at Tino at any moment while shes surrounded by members trying to talk her down.

I dont know which one is in the wrong.

“Leave the fool alone, hes a waste of time.

We have directions to end things peacefully whenever possible! We have collective responsibility, so well be punished alongside you!”

“Hah! Whos the fool! Ill beat you to death!”

“Its you, you idiot! Go die on your own so we can get back to work!”

Some of Footprints members start to backtalk the boy with the attitude problem.

Its a superior clan and everything, but in the end its made of the same types of people.

Everyones a monster, and theyre all looking for the slightest chance to exercise their power.

Like pouring fuel on a fire, the uproar spreads further.

It was preferable that not many objects were left laying around, because it wouldnt be strange for a weapon to be drawn now.

And if someone pulls out their weapon, it cant be stopped halfway.

The fight wont end until one of the two are dead.

A fight between fellow treasure hunters is a disaster.

All the people here are hunters, and among them not just a few are in posession of 『Relics』.

If they start using them, one or two buildings could easily be blown away.

“Ohh! Well well! The strength of 『Footprints』, let me see it!”

Greg-sama starts to instigate in a vulgar voice.

Everyone else is also getting drawn in.

Some among them are members of Footprints.

Its already spiralled out of control.

I pull on Rudas sleeve who was watching stunned, I speak softly.

“Ruda.

Its better to give up this time and leave.

If a fight breaks out we cant stay.

Well get sucked into it and get killed.”

Hunters cant handle being made light of.

If youre attacked, then attack back.

And if they attack back, then attack back.

Its a negative chain.

Even if its collateral damage, it wont be forgiven.

It doesnt end until the last person standing runs out of strength.

Tino shrugs her shoulders, then taps the tips of her shoes to be sure.

I recognise her behavior, she intends to blow off his head.

A well trained hunters kick will easily cave in the ground and break through walls.

The guardians of treasure shrines cant be harmed with only heavy weapons – those 『phantoms』, so its not unbelievable.

“W-Wait…”

“My ability to detect danger is the only thing I have self confidence in.

Come on, before the fight begins lets leave…”

“B-But, I, came here to find a party!”

Its impossible.

They all have muscles for brains.

Which is more important, joining a party or your life This is how Ive managed to live for the last five years.

Ruda doesnt understand how high level hunters fight.

It really would have been better not to come here.

I regret it while trying to persuade her.

“I-I get it.

Ill help you search! Ill help you out next time! Right now… living is more important.”

“! I-I understand.

Ok.”

The temperature of the room which was already hot, rises even further.

The young boy was holding his sword – and it was burning.

Relic.

A tool endowed with inhuman power.

Crimson flames coil around the blade, the brightness illuminates the unfazed face of Tino.

From the corner I creep towards the exit.

Its a miserable feeling.

But its safer.

The back and forth argument can be heard continuing behind us.

“Ill think things through after I slaughter you.

Its something I learned from onee-sama.”

“…Fine then, shorty.

Come at me, I cant promise Ill be able to take it easy on you!”

“Are you gonna destroy the place.

Huh If youre gonna do it, do it outside!”

If they do it outside, the Empires knights will definitely come flying over.

These days everyone is more sensitive to problems involving hunters.

If you drag in regular people its inexcusable.

Outsiders keep fanning the flames.

I dont want to think about it too much, but some are the voices of Footprint members.

Its getting too chaotic.

“Yeah, do it! Ready—Fight!!”

“Hey dont stir them up…”

A screaming voice.

A coarse whistle.

So noisy.

As we stealthily head towards the exit, someone gave the start signal.

Almost simultaneously the wind blew.

The air in the room that was heated up, in one instant was blown away.

The sudden shock made me fall on my butt.

My hood fell off.

Ruda who was behind me gave a short scream.

Something cast a shadow on my field of vision.

My heart was thumping loudly.

I timidly looked up.

Rudas eyes were wide open and let out a tiny voice.

“…when did you…at what time….”

Clear eyes like black diamonds were looking down.

It was the one who was facing the boy a moment ago, Tino.

Her evenly cut hair flows back after a short delay.

An elegant pair of bare legs were before my eyes.

The sullen facial expression is gone, she looks at me absentmindedly.

“U-Um… what is it…”

Ruda asks in a quavering voice.

Tino doesnt answer, but she speaks to me in a voice that has an equal tremble.

“………Ah…W-What, What are you doing Master Since how long have you been here

Ah- …Im gonna throw up.

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