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

Chapter188，Part2: 2 - Random Number Adjustment

Chapter 188 Random Number Adjustment

Part 2

I haven’t figured out how to use my powers yet, but maybe, hopefully, I will be able to keep going on adventures with 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》.

When I suddenly saw a jug of water on the table, I said to the still restless Kruz.

“Here, here, calm down and have some water. I know, shall I turn the water into wine? I am sure this will be easy as I can turn humans into frogs.” (Cry)

『!? I can’t, Nii-san!』 (Lucia)

When I was elated and made that suggestion, the Lucia in my head immediately tried to stop me in a desperate manner.

I did a small cough and followed her advice. Since long ago, I have never been able to refute Lucia.

“Just kidding. There is no way that you can turn water into wine. But if it was orange juice, then――” (Cry)

『I can’t!! Nii-san!!』 (Lucia)

“Just kidding, I am just joking. …… Magic isn’t such a big deal after all.” (Cry)

“Kuh…… Yowaningen, even though I’ve been taking care of you so much, you’re making fun of me…… I’ve enough! I’m going to sleep! Do whatever you want, desu!” (Kruz)

『I am also going to sleep!! It is absolutely impossible to turn water into wine or anything like that…… I can do whatever I want now, no? So, good night!』 (Lucia)

Shouting with tears in her eyes, Kruz left the room with a rough gait. It seems to be quite problematic to suddenly be able to use Magic.

That’s troubling…… I should apologize tomorrow. Although, it is a good thing that the question about the Sheets Spirit has been dropped…… However, the Lucia in my brain is just like the real Lucia. Especially when she immediately says that it is impossible.

To replace them, Term and Kechakchakka came in. Even though each person is supposed to have a room, it looks like I have an infinite number of different visitors.

There was so much going on that I felt like going to bed right now. It wasn’t like I was totally not flustered when I accidentally turned the Emperor into a frog, you know. It is just thanks to all my experiences that it doesn’t show on my face.

“Do you need something?” (Cry)

“Don’t “Do you need something” me. What the hell was that earlier?” (Term)

The expression on Term’s face was grimmer than I had ever seen before. Kechakchakka’s expression seems to also be somewhat serious.

Is it about the fact that if, as a Level 7, it was alright to turn the Emperor into a frog…… Don’t worry even as a Level 8 you shouldn’t do that.? I’m sorry.

“Welll, my mistake, you know. I didn’t mean to turn them into frogs……” (Cry)

“Tsk…… What on earth are you thinking? I want to hear about your plan.” (Term)

What on earth is he talking about. Although I feel something strange, I clearly say this.

“Plan……? It is Franz-san who is making the plan. We are just hired escorts.” (Cry)

Our mission this time is just for backup. I am not going to interfere with their escort plan, moreover, it will be better if I don’t interfere with their plan in the first place.

Term regained some composure when he heard what I said and whispered.

“………… However, that was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You just turned the entire group around the Emperor into frogs, no?” (Term)

I have no idea what you are trying to say.

But seeing as how he said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I am wondering if Term is…… Suggesting that it would be quicker if we carry the Emperor as a frog.

As expected of the right-handed man of 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》, even if he looked decent, his ideas are crazy. In my mind, I changed Term’s danger Level from D to A.

“You may have a point, but you really shouldn’t do that while he is a frog. As I have said many times, that was just an accident. Besides, if you want to be precise, there was one person left who didn’t turn into a frog, right?” (Cry)

“…… Yes, but――.” (Term)

Term was quite insistent, but as expected, I can’t compromise on this point. It is good to seek efficiency, but we must not lose our human heart in the process.

If word got out that we escorted the Emperor while he was a frog, even if the escort succeeded, we wouldn’t be able to live in Zebrudia.

“We also have to think about what happens after the escort is over. For now, we will proceed as Franz-san planned. Nothing will happen on the ground anymore, now the problem will be the air travel. Stay alert and be ready.” (Cry)

Term nodded deeply as if the firmness of my voice had brought him back to reality.

“…… I see. Certainly, it would be unnatural if it ended here, huh…… What do we have for preparation?” (Term)

“? I will leave it to you. I believe in both of you. I will also prepare on my side.” (Cry)

“………… Understood.” (Term)

“Kekeke.” (Kechakchakka)

Our hearts are one and the same. I am sure the current “Kekeke” is a “Kekeke” of approval.

Term and Kechakchakka left the room, and silence returned.

Now then, despite some trouble like the Chilldra, in my mind, things have been going incredibly well so far. The problems start from now on.

Traveling by air is dangerous. After all, there is nowhere to run, and even if you are still safe after falling and ending up in the sky, there is always the possibility of getting stranded. Or rather, that was what happened to us when we were stranded in the desert. At that time, thanks to Sytry and the others, we managed to survive one way or another but even they, who have followed me this far, won’t be able to follow me in the sky.

But this time, I have a trump card. I look up at the *fuwafuwa* floating carpet that was pointlessly using its magic power.

The 『Night Hiker (Dark Wing of the Night Sky)』 that I used when I went to the 【White Wolves Den】 had a terrible flaw. The fact that it didn’t have any break was a flaw, but that can only be used at night. However, the Rebellious Carpet was different.

I spoke with a smile to the carpet that was flying comfortably in the sky.

“Let’s get along.? Let’s fly in the sky togetherrr!!” (Cry)

Suddenly, I was knocked off by the carpet that jumped on me, and I *gorogoro* rolled around on the floor and hit my head on the wall. Once again my 『Barrier Rings』 decreased by one…… It is doing more damage to me than Arnold did, but I wonder if this carpet has a grudge against me or something.

As I rolled over on my back on the *fukafuka* soft carpet that wasn’t rebelling, I rested my head on the carpet and stared into the void.

Well, this needs…… Some time to practice. I want at least three days.

I am sure there was plenty of time in the schedule, I will ask Franz-san if he can give me some time.

§　§　§

At a luxury inn for Treasure Hunters. After gathering everyone together, Sytry said with a serious face.

“Cry-san has started to 『Adjust』 the number of days for the first time in a long time. It is soon going to be the endgame. Each of you, please make all the preparations possible.” (Sytry)

TL notes:

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Main point of the chapter:

Lucia calling Cry, Nii-san.The carpet giving more damage than Arnold.Cry adjusting the schedule making Sytry think that they are in the endgame!

What will Cry’s endgame be!?

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