Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~-Chapter 466.1: New Realm
A dark, swirling sky. Countless grave markers protrude from the ground.
I, Saya Kuromizu, stand alone in the pouring rain.
This is one of the areas that exists in the Imperial Capital that overlaps with the Treasure Shrine, it is now a 『Cemetery』 area, which can be easily accessed from a gate in the 『Abandoned Metropolitan Area』. I sigh as I stand in the area where the Phantoms in this Treasure Shrine could likely draw the most power.
My uniform, passed down from generation to generation, is soaked with water. I grip the baton tightly in my right hand.
There is no sign of any Phantoms in the surrounding area. All of the Phantoms that had originally made this place their base have fled. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
The only ones here are the ones I was tracking and I.
Despite the cloudy weather, I feel elated.
For me, the relationship with the Foreigners was a complicated one. Otherworldly beings who lend me their power for unknown reasons. Unknown Foreigners who are invisible to anyone except me and whose thoughts remain unknown.
I have never attacked a Foreigner before. It is because there was no need to.
However, I should have done this earlier.
Now I understand. 『Sarasara』 interferes with the Foreigners’ world, which would normally never intersect, and summons those Foreigners.
Beyond the power expanded by 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 lay a special effect against the Foreigners――In other words, the destruction of the Foreigners.
“You should come out, you are the only one left.” (Saya)
That is why the Foreigners obey me. Without my powers, they would not be able to come to this world, and they knew that my powers could inflict immense damage to them――.
I first became aware of the mysterious power that permeates my entire body after visiting another world during the Spirited Away incident and attacking the Phantoms there. My baton now carries a black purple lightning capable of killing Foreigners.
What Liz and the others were saying was pretty harsh, but they were right on the mark.
If I am to employ beings that harm others, I must make sure that the hierarchy is clearly established. That, even if no one could harm the Foreigners, I was still here.
The graves collapse and a dark shadow rises from the ground.
Until now, Sarasara has summoned powerful Foreigners in proportion to the strength of my opponents. But this time, the one who betrayed me is unlike any other beings I had summoned before.
A *sarasara* rustling sound. Countless tentacle-like things sprout from the black mass.
――It is gigantic.
Ever since Liz and the others made me realize the truth, I have been relentlessly hunting down and destroying every traitor who betrayed me and sided with the Phantoms. But this one is stronger, larger, more terrifying, and more arrogant than any of them.
With no eyes, nose, or mouth, its appearance looks a bit like an octopus. Despite the lack of expression on its face, a strong sense of contempt and mockery is conveyed.
One that has never once helped me before, the sworn enemy of humanity.
This one is the last. And once I take it down, most of the Foreigners will surely never think of betraying me ever again.
Without any warning, the tentacles swing at a speed too fast for the eyes to follow. That speed far exceeded Tino Shade’s top speed she demonstrated during the mock battle. Ȓ𝐀ŊȏꞖËＳ
However, the tentacles struck at supersonic speed, bounced off me, and violently slammed into the surroundings.
It isn’t a Foreigner who stopped it. The attack was stopped by a burst of black purple lightning that erupted from me. It resembled the barrier that some Magi cast.
Unlike ordinary barriers, this one only affects Foreigners. However, that is plenty enough. In the oldest memory I have left. I clearly remember the words spoken to me by my family members whose faces I don’t even remember.
That my talent is………… Unparalleled even among our clan’s history.
Having blocked its strike, I can feel a slight agitation and a strong murderous intent. Liz and the others wanted to help too, but I asked them to refrain for the last one.
This is a showdown I must settle.
Countless *yurayura* swaying tentacles are targeting me from all sides.
This traitor. If I had to give it a name――I would call it Senju1.
I learned many things since I came to the Imperial Capital. If I could just defeat this one, it would be a happy ending. I will be able to tour the Imperial Capital without any worries and return to Terrace with my head held high.
A black light gathers around the baton. Little by little, I begin to understand how to control this power.
My eyes are hot. It is as if they are burning. However, what I feel is elation.
“It is punishment time. If we do it here, no one else will be harmed. Let’s settle this one-on-one.” (Saya)
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*Yareyare* Good grief, why do I feel so tired after just going outside once, even though I had been *daradara* lazing around so much during my suspension? The human body is truly a wonder.
After finishing a tense event for the first time in a while, I returned to the Clan House. As I sit in my usual place in the Clan Master’s Office, sighing, Eva offers me words of encouragement.
“Thank you for your hard work, Cry-san. How did it go?” (Eva)
“Uuuuun…… Well, it was tricky, but…… I guess I achieved my goal. Whatever happens next, happens.” (Cry)
The reason I answered the summons was to do a Dogeza and apologize for what I had done.
Whether I am forgiven or not, well, is not really an issue. I did what I could, and that is what matters. Most of the events in the world are something that is beyond our control.
To begin with, I pressed the button, but I don’t know what that button specifically did. The regular contact that had been coming to my smartphone suddenly stopped, and since I was suspended, I know almost nothing about the Spirited Away incident that Lucia was investigating.
“Seriously, why did they send a mail to my smartphone…… That is just so unfair.” (Cry)
A smartphone is a rare Relic, and an all-purpose Relic with many functions. If you received a mail via a Relic like this, you wouldn’t normally think it is a trap. This is a convenient way to take advantage of my love for Relic. It is absolutely outrageous.
I spin the only crown I have left in my possession――The crown that lay at the very back of the secret room, and say.
“This crown doesn’t seem to be a Relic either, huuh.” (Cry)
It is easy to tell whether an item found in a Treasure Shrine is a Relic or not. To activate a Relic effect, it consumes Magic that was charged inside, so in the first place, if it cannot be recharged with Magic, it is not a Relic. So from that perspective, this crown is not a Relic. I was overjoyed to hear that I was finally able to obtain a Relic I wanted, but it turned out to be a real disappointment.
“…… You seem a bit down.” (Eva)
“Well, I took quite a risk, this time.” (Cry)
Even if no Phantom appeared, infiltrating a Treasure Shrine without any escort was nothing but a risk. I *choichoi* beckon Eva here, and when she comes closer, I place the crown on her head.
Eva frowns as the crown is placed on her head without resistance.
“………… What is this?” (Eva)
“I wonder what it is…” (Cry)
At the very least, it probably has no value as precious metals. Precious metals do not appear in Treasure Shrine anyway…… Well, this is the first time in a long time that I have made a pure, epic failure. I understand my own incompetence, but doing something this stupid is depressing. I am definitely the reverse MVP for this incident.
And every time I make a mistake like this, I find myself thinking this.
That it is about time to call it quits.
Why, haven’t I retired from being a Hunter yet?
I feel like I want to be indefinitely suspended forever. It is fine even if I don’t get paid.
Thanks for reading! Oh Saya is so badass, gotta destroy all the traitors! Cry put the crown on Eva… Do you think due to that she will be able to control the Phantom or something like that? XD
Noooo, the anime is over TT.TT Btw, this season is in fact part 2 of season 1, so in total we got 24 episodes, but the second part ended so fast that it feels like yesterday that the first episode aired. And here is my usual play-by-play The episode starts with a Cry VS Term + Kecha standoff, but of course, they are no match against Cry as he has THE Relic, “Prefect Vacation”! And lol, Cry’s reaction to Kecha being able to speak normally. I think without context, what the Child Kitsune said must be so weird, but when you know that what the child said is in fact what Cry is thinking, it becomes so funny! Against a Level 10 Phantom, all he is thinking about is eating an ice cream and retiring! And Cry must appear so badass to everyone on the ship by going to the Lost Inn by himself to deal with the boss! The animation of the Lost Inn is really good! You can feel the mysticism inside and then we have Imouto Kistune, who is so cute and Ani Kitsune, who is so exasperated by Cry having no sense of danger. The Strange Grief fight with the dragon was a nice addition as we didn’t really see any action from them and omg Anthem finally said something other than umu! And also the tone of Ani Kitsune asking if Cry is all right in the head was per-fect! You can feel how exasperated he is by Cry. We need moar of Kitsune-Lucia! (Also Anthem’s thumbs up XD) Then some teaser, for a let’s hope, season 2! Imouto Kitsune in the Aburaage box and Cry teaching Murina. Too bad they didn’t animate Cry trying to make it seem that all that happened is due to her bad luck and saying that she just has to become stronger than her bad luck And that fortune teller at the end, in my head, the voice actor is Tsukikage-sensei so all he said is in fact the author’s prediction for Cry’s fate! Finally Eliza! At least we didn’t wait multiple years before her first appearance!
Now we wait for the announcement of season 2… Let’s pray to Cry to have another season and see more of Eliza and Kryhi Andrihhi! The voice actor will be the same as everyone from Strange Grief, except that everyone will be mixed like the fake crew in Sabaody in One Piece! If possible, please buy the bluray to show that we, people from overseas, are really interested in Strange Grief and hope to have another season!
Senju: It means a Thousand hands.
