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

Chapter116，Part2: 2 - A Certain Vacation ③?

Chapter 116 A Certain Vacation ③?

Part 2

It was a swarm of Monsters that was clearly visible even from a distance.

The smell drifting on the wind and countless bright eyes. The horde of Orcs on the plain was in frenzy and the words tidal wave of Orcs perfectly described the situation.

Even the horses that should be accustomed to running through places full of Monsters are frightened.

Even if the Members of Fallen Mist (Lightning Dragon’s Mist) had survived through numerous Treasure Shrines, their expression was steep when they saw that group with an unusual number of monsters.

Arnold pulled out his sword and? spitted out.

“What the hell ―― Fuck, are you telling me that after the Spirit, it will now be an army of Orcs!? Is this normal in this country!?”

“Moreover, they aren’t in their regular state. They are excited ―― To the point that they lost their mind……”

The army of Orcs doesn’t possess anything in particular. They weren’t hunting or trying to attack a human settlement. No, I doubt that they would march with such a zeal if it was only for this.

The Orcs were single-mindedly marching forward while trampling their fallen comrades without care and for some reason they were headed towards Arnold and his companions.

As a Dragon Slayer, a bunch of Orcs wasn’t a problem for Arnold. Even for the members of “Fallen Mist (Lightning Dragon’s Mist)”, they went through multiple adventures with Arnold, so fighting against a horde of Orcs wasn’t an impossible task.

However, their numbers were abnormal this time.

With just a quick count, the number of Orcs was several hundreds. Normally, one Party of Hunter wouldn’t think of clashing against a horde of this size during one of their adventures. Because there were too many of them for one Party to take care of it.

Hay had been measuring the speed and distance of the army of Orcs that was rushing at them and clicked his tongue.

“Shit, with that speed ―― We can’t run away. Arnold-san, we have to do it. What, they only have the superiority in number with them. It isn’t something we can’t beat.”

“…… Set up a defensive formation.”

Hay and the others had a determined look on their face.

When Arnold gave out his instruction, he raised his great sword which was as tall as him.

The bones of the Lightning Dragon that Arnold and his companion had defeated in Nebranubes ―― Was used as a material to create his sword and its golden blade was electrically charged, as if it still remembered the time when it was still a Dragon.

Equipment created from Monster Materials with strong magical power could sometimes possess the same power as the Monster when it was alive. One great example was ―― Arnold’s Great Sword which was the origin of his Alias, 『Heavy Lightning Strike』.

The number of Orcs in front of him wasn’t enough to stop a Supreme being such as him, who stood at the top of many warriors and heroes as he had succeeded to attain the title of Dragon Slayer, to swing his sword.

While snorting and clenching his teeth, Arnold suddenly remembered and asked a question.

“…… Where is 《Infinite Variety》? He must have passed through here.”

“Who knows. But the behavior of those Monsters are clearly abnormal. Maybe ―― That man had run away from it.”

Hay raised his shoulders and laughed while twisting his lips.

Orcs possess wisdom, but at the same time, they are known to be barbaric. Especially, group of Orcs that had developed into a large group, they wouldn’t choose to flee against most of the things.

However, Arnold, who had reached Level 7, knows best that Level 8 cannot be measured by common sense.

“…… Fuck. Are you telling me that, with a single glance, those reckless Orcs ran away!? What did that man ―― Do?”

He suddenly noticed a bottle of potion on the ground. Those are valuable resources, but now isn’t the time to hesitate.

Arnold followed his model, pulled a physical enhancement potion from his belt on his waist and gulped it down at once.

His viscira trembled and a heated force circulated from his heart to his entire body. A strong sense of elation blows away his nervousness. The pack of Orcs sees Arnold and his companion, but has no intention of stopping.

Sounds, then vibrations approaches. The floating dust clouded their view.

When he threw the bottle on the ground, Arnold shouted in a thunderous voice.

“Fine!! I will show you and your empty brain that it isn’t 《Infinite Variety》 that you should be afraid of but me, 《Heavy Lightning Strike》!”

“―― Vas tat you…… Ze one vho had disturbed my hord…………!” (――Was that you The one who had distubed my horde…………!)

“Kuh!?”

Arnold caught the blade that was swinging from over his head with an upper stance.

A strong beastly odor attacked his nose. From a close distance, golden eyes full of killing intent were looking down at Arnold. The purple electricity dissipated and a strong lightning strike burned its body along with its blade but its body didn’t even shake one bit.

What fell down from the sky was an irregular Orc whose entire body was wearing a black armor.

Its height was one point five times taller than a normal Orc. Its jet-black fur was covered with countless scars and his left eye was crushed. Both of its hands which were holding its big battle ax were rugged but you could see that it had skill, and as its weapon hadn’t been destroyed in the clash with his Heavy Lightning Strike Sword, it was clear that it wasn’t just any regular weapon.

But most of all, what made it different from a normal Orc was ―― The strong glint of intelligence in its eyes.

High-Rank individual. An irregular of its race. A Monster that had transcended its species since its birth.

Its blow was heavy. You can feel its power which most Hunters can’t compete against it as it transcends the other Orcs.

At the obvious sign of a strong enemy, Arnold put his strength into his arm and swung his Heavy Lightning Strike.

The black-furred Orc took a big leap to retreat and shouted while spitting in a loud voice. It was simple words, but its voice was filled with a torrent of emotion.

“REson ―― DizapPeaRed. FeAr, VarRior, thiz sMell, itz calLing uz. GoIng craZy. InsTinct, SOul, ScrEam. VarRior, ,voMan, chilDren, IreLEvan. I, ze KiNg, VIl nOt cARe aBOut YoU iNseCts. HoV dARe YOu ―― HUmAn ―― UsiNG COwarDly tACtics!!” (Reason ―― Disappeared. Fear, warrior, this smell, it’s calling us. Going crazy. Instinct, soul, screaming. Warrior, woman, children, irrelevant. I, the king, will not care about you insects. How dare you ―― Human ―― Using cowardly tactics!!)

“…… What are you talking about?”

“I don’t inten to talk vith you!” (I don’t intend to talk with you!)

“Arnold-san, let’s crush it before it regroups with its horde.”

Roar and shout intermingled together. Killing intents were piercing their body.

Suddenly, in front of Arnold, a blow from the black monster was swung down and met with Arnold’s sword.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahah! As expected it was Arnold who had to fight with the monster Sytry’s potion attract XD

What do you think of the Orc caps word for my part I like it but it was such a pain to do it.

Next chapter we are back to Cry’s point of view.

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Danmachi Episode 11 Review Corner:

Spoiler Warning

… How to say I had mixed feeling about this episode… It wasn’t bad per say, it was even good buuuuut this episode was one I was waiting for a long time and I think I got too much expectation on it. The slight thing amiss made me feel like saying nooooo (Well I was just expecting Bell VS Aiz but still).

It’s like, for the 2 previous episodes on a scale of 10, I was expecting a 8 out of it and got a 7, so it was cool. But this episode on a scale of 10, it had the potential of having 15, I was expecting 12 (still on a scale of 10, so yeah I was super hype) but got an 8. Same score as previous episodes but I wished it was better, it was just small details they missed and also because it wasn’t like how I picture it that I have mixed feelings about it but still.

I wish it was like episode 8, expecting a 8, knew its potential but was like meh it’s gonna be a good episode but got a mothafouka 14,5 at the end! (Missed 0.5 point because of Tiona, Tione, Bete? VS Asterios fight because it could have been even more epic)

I know that animation can’t be 100% faithful to the light , so I understand skipping Welf keep attacking Gareth with Hiyo and Bete acknowledging Haruhime, but I wanted for Ryuu to be on the ground not having enough strength to move and not standing back up. And for Bell to get rekt by Ais like in the , here Bell appeared way stronger than in the light .

But let’s go in order.

First. Tiona VS Wiene.

Seriously I thought they would skip Tiona part when the Opening started, I was like “Noooo don’t skip this part, it showed Wiene saving Roux (the kid with the cat) and Tiona seeing it and letting her go” but good thing that after the opening they showed it. So not even 5 minute in and I was already sweating.

Second. Welf, Mikoto VS Gareth.

Some parts were skipped (the smoke grenade part to hide Tsubaki and Gareth breaking the ice and saying that it was the same strength as Riveria spell) but overall it was good.

Third. Haruhime VS Bete.

Haruhime covering Bell was well done. The animation and voice showed that she was prepared to face off against Bete. but as I said earlier too bad they skipped Betet acknowledging her but it was nice that we have most of her spell chant and having a glimpse that Aisha was coming.

And finally Aiz VS Bell.

The part where it made me have mixed feelings. Overall the fight and animation was good but I wanted it to be more like the light . Bell getting his ass handle. Here we have a Bell that could hold his ground…

The first encounter was skipped but it’s ok, because it was just Aiz leaping over Bell and there wasn’t a fight, but second encounter it should have been a Bell’s rabbit rush, then get rekt in TWO shot and Aiz launching a furry of attack (but just grazing him because she didn’t want to hurt him) to show what a true rush attack is. Then third encounter in the anime wasn’t bad (when Bell sent Wiene go in the same tunnel than he did to Hestia before) but the final attack, the one which reached Aiz, it wasn’t bad but I pictured him yelling until his throat broke then succeeded to land a blow(scratch) on her. Here he just yelled a little bit, a little “Ah!”… It was supposed to be a yell that made Aiz flinch, a “AaaaaAAAaAAhhh!!!!!!”. Why was it a small yell like that TT.TT.

And finally, Wiene part also wasn’t bad but after she tear out her claws and wing, the tone of her voice was still, I don’t know “too alive”, her tone should be more “I’m dying and here is my last word” like in episode 8, but the I want to stay with Bell was fine, it was like a scream because she wished it from the bottom of her heart.

But there was also some good part:

Heroic Desire remix as BGM was epic

Bell running away after launching Firebolt on the bridge to make it collapse was a better explanation than the light where it was just Wiene running away and Aiz chasing after her, but you don’t know how but it was Bell who catch up to Wiene first.

Aiz expression being distorded because of Wiene reaping her claws and wing off was nice

Wiene standing when the camera was on her back made me remember Bell when he fainted while standing up after fighting against the Minotor.

So yeah if I didn’t read the , I would have really liked the episode. Let’s hope that the final episode there won’t be any mixed feelings about it and only epicness happening! Fingers crossed.

Footnotes

Treasure Shrine: Changed the name Shrine to Treasure Shrine.Here the Orc talks in broken japanese. So I wrote it like that, I put the no error translation in parenthesis.