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

Chapter 304，Part2: 2 - Prophecy ⑦

Chapter 304 Prophecy ⑦

Part 2

In front of Tino, who was watching with bated breath, Master~ approached the staff…… Approached the staff………… He didn’t even move a step.

Despite the emergency situation, Master~ blinked his eyes and *kyorokyoro* scanned the Magi around the staff. At that moment, the ceiling of the auditorium was suddenly smashed through, and a water dragon pierced near the center of the auditorium.

Debris falls from the ceiling, and the Magi from the Academy scream and run away as if they were baby spiders. No matter how talented they are, they are probably inexperienced in combat. In a panic, Tino also pulls Master’s hand and avoids the debris.

The Water Dragon was probably released by Lucia Onee-sama.

Is it because Tino’s senses have become numb that I thought that if we can defeat that curse, destroying one auditorium is nothing?

But unfortunately, its presence did not disappear.

Inside the large hole pierced by the Water Dragon. A steamy black light rises from the hole in front of Tino, who slowly approaches Car-kun.

It’s useless――After all, it’s impossible to defeat that thing with a simple Magic attack. If Tino’s senses are correct, the power that this black light holds has hardly changed since a while ago.

To think it would be unharmed after receiving so many series of attacks………… How in the world is Master~ going to defeat that thing?

The curses softly float out of the hole. The Cursed Spirit People looked at Master~ with a hateful expression, then turned its attention to the jet-black staff resting on the pedestal――The black light that was surrounding it *pitari* suddenly disappeared.

Tino has a bad feeling that I don’t know how many times I have felt today running up my spine.

…… Huh? Could this be…… Really bad?

“Um……………… Ma-Master~?” (Tino)

“O…… O………… This, Is――” (Cursed Spirit People)

The Cursed Spirit People’s face distorts violently and it *purupuru* trembles as it approaches the jet-black staff.

This is definitely the calm before the storm. It’s so angry that it can’t even speak.

The staff falls into the hands of the Cursed Spirit People. The room temperature drops several degrees at once. And in a voice that seems to echo from the depths of hell, the Spirit People says.

“Y-You…… Damn, human…… Ma-Making, an, imitation of, the World…… Tree!? How dare………… How dare youuuuuuuuu!” (Cursed Spirit People)

Tino’s body froze in an instant due to the sheer killing intent. It was such a violent murderous intent that even my heart could stop at any moment.

Even though I could touch Car-kun by moving one finger, as I am right now, I can’t use Car-kun.

The Spirit People’s short hair grew longer and was *gunyagunya* floating wavingly as if it was manifesting her anger. And before I knew it, her tone was no longer broken.

Her eyes turned to Tino――To be exact, turned towards Master~ who was standing next to Tino. Master~ shuddered slightly as he was met with a glare that wasn’t just simply intimidating, but it was a glare that was out of this world and said.

“…… Didn’t it get colder here?” (Cry)

“As…… As if it was the time to say thisss―――――!?” (Tino)

I-I can move!

My body regains its freedom again thanks to the tsukkomi that came from the bottom of my heart. When Tino touched Car-kun, I grabbed Master’s~ arm and immediately jumped on Car-kun.

It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime judgment and agile demeanor. Sensing Tino’s intention Car-kun *gyuu* accelerates.

I feel a heavy killing intent that I have never experienced before on my back. The Magi who still remained in the auditorium could not do anything in front of the angry curse.

I rushed out of the auditorium. And there, I passed by Lucia Onee-sama and 《Abyss Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》 who were rushing in from the outside.

Our gazes crossed. Lucia Onee-sama had ears and a tail on her.

When the two stopped together near the entrance, they raised their staff and cast their technique almost at the same time.

“『Wallstorm』!” (Lucia)

“『Kaijin Homura (Blaze of Complete Destruction)』!” (Rosemary)

I felt the heat and the wind on my back. The thick wall of wind absorbed the black flames released by 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》 and turned into a violent wall of flames. It seems that Lucia Onee-sama and the others will be stalling for us.

Lucia Onee-sama’s and the others’ attacks didn’t do much damage to the Spirit People, but they were able to stop her movements. If you can’t defeat it, buy some time, as expected of a first-class Hunter.

I let out a sigh of relief――When that happened.

A sinister spear of light pierced through the wall of fire and pierced the *burabura* dangling Master~.

Unlike anything I have ever seen, a black and white light collides. Behind the thick wall of fire that split open for a moment, I caught a glimpse of the face of a Spirit People burning in rage.

Scary…… How terrifying. If Tino was targeted by someone with a face like that, I would definitely not be able to go to the bathroom at night.

Tino’s thoughts go blank for a moment. Master, hanging on my hand, gave a small sigh and said with a very badass and philosophical expression.

“Only, one, left, huh…………” (Cry)

“!? Eh? A-About what!?” (Tino)

In the first place, what kind of body do you have to be unharmed after receiving an attack like that!

It is nothing new that Master~ is always unharmed, so my judgment was delayed for a moment, but if the one who was hit was Tino, then not a single piece of me would remain. What is the logic behind this? Even if he was using a Barrier Ring, he received too many attacks.

When Tino was once again shuddering at this anomaly, Master~ told her with a serious look on his face while *burabura* dangling.

“Tino………… This is the last strategy. Let’s go to Luke’s place.” (Cry)

“!? Eeeeeh!? Why!? Wh-What do you mean!?” (Tino)

Why is it Luke Onii-sama’s at a moment like this? He’s the most useless at this point in time――No, no, no.

Calm down, you have to calm down, Tino Shade. Luke Onii-sama is useless, but now Tino is just a carrier. Think, you’ve got to at least guess Master~ intention――.

After a moment of silence, I timidly said.

“I-I get it. In other words, this is what you are saying, right? Luke Onii-sama’s sword will pave the way for the future!” (Tino)

Master~ said with a troubled expression when he received Tino’s desperate opinion.

“It is because, the only one left after that is Luke……” (Cry)

Master~ …… There is still Onee-sama, you know……

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Yoooooo New trailer of FF7 Rebirth!!!!

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Welp, back to Strange Grief now with only one barrier ring left for Cry!

Do you think it will be used up before the end, if yes how will it activate in a comedic way or in a serious way?

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