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

Chapter189，Part2: 2 - Ghost Unit

Chapter 189 Ghost Unit

Part 2

“Yowaningen, what’s the point of doing that, desu? This carpet is defective, desu.” (Kruz)

“No matter how much you practice, it’s a waste of time, desu. How will that carpet be useful anyway, desu?” (Kruz)

“I’m the one who’s being forced to charge up the Relic, you know, desu! That’s enough, desu! Or rather, charge it yourself, desu!” (Kruz)

“T-That’s, enough, desu! Why do you look so happy, desu!” (Kruz)

“Haaa… Haaa…… Put yourself in my place, and stop wasting my Magic power, for meaningless reasons, desu. Isn’t it fine already, desu! Kuh…… Your *gangan gangan1* noises are too loud, you are bothering the neighborhood, desu!” (Kruz)

“E-Enough… Sto… Haaa… Haaa…… Do it tomorrow, desu. I’m, going to, rest, desu.” (Kruz)

“…… Haaa… Haaa…… Uuuuh……” (Kruz)

“…………” (Kruz)

The carpet was too tough. If you wondered how tough it is, it is so tough that Kruz, who was looking while standing in the beginning, fell down on the ground.

I can get up to the point of grabbing it, but no matter how many times I try, it shakes me off. There are some times when I don’t get shaken off, but I get stuck in the floor or wall. And then die.

Kruz was forced to recharge my Relics and she was nearing her limit. The reason why I am so calm even when she is in such a state is because Lucia used to be like this too. Lucia wasn’t this outright, though.

Don’t worry, you won’t die from over-exhausting your Magic power. If you are a Spirit People, the speed of regenerating your Magic power must be quite high.

I moved Kruz aside and looked at the carpet that was completely peaceful.

“Shit…… Do you think I will give up after just this.” (Cry)

The carpet opened its arms wide as if seeking a hug. And I jumped into it and was knocked to the ground.

Since it is just a cloth, the force of its blow was weak, but this carpet…… Might be stronger than me if I say so myself. I lay down on my back on the ground and looked up at the carpet which had luxurious patterns on it.

“I understand. I understand that you want to give people a ride, don’t you!” (Cry)

The carpet doesn’t respond to what I said, but puts its foot on my forehead for the first time in a long time.

I wonder if there was ever a Level 8 who had ever gone through this……

However, I am sure I am not that far off the mark. And that is because it is a carpet that can fly in the sky.

I am weak. I don’t have any strength and my movement is too slow. If it really didn’t want to be ridden, I wouldn’t even have been able to touch it when I jumped at it and tried to grab it.

But in reality, I can touch it. I can grasp it. This can only mean that the carpet is looking for a potential rider.

But even so…… I am troubled. I can’t train with my Relic if Kruz is down. As expected, even I can’t bring myself to practice without my Barrier Rings.

Unfortunately, I hadn’t been able to activate any of the magical powers I had awakened since then.

So that leaves me with ――――.

I looked at Kechakchakka, who was standing still in a corner of the training area. Kechachakka didn’t say anything and didn’t make any wild accusations like Kruz did, but was just watching us.

I hadn’t lost my suspicious impression of him since we first met, but now I knew he was quite pleasant. I smiled and approached him.

“Keke…… Hihihi……” (Kechakchakka)

“You know…… I want to ask you a favor.” (Cry)

“Hihi…… Hi?” (Kechakchakka)

“I am sorry, but it is only if you don’t mind…… Can you charge my Relics.” (Cry)

“Keke…… Kekekeke……” (Kechakchakka)

I can’t…… Communicate with him. Has this guy ever spoken a words since we first met?

Kechakchakka was just laughing suspiciously. It is a wonder how he can escort the Emperor at all.

Maybe it is some sort of special language?　　Is he a person from another country?

Aaah, I should have brought my 『Translation Staff』……

As the name of 『Translation Staff』 implies, it is a staff that translates words. The official name of this Relic is 『Round World』.

It is a very rare and powerful Relic, but I didn’t bring it with me this time because it was very large, had no fighting ability and was difficult to carry, and also because the official language of the Country of Sand, our destination this time, is the same as ours. I would have worn it all the time if it was a ring, but the world isn’t that kind.

“Ukekekeke……?” (Kechakchakka)

“Uke, uhihi……” (Cry)

“Ke!?” (Kechakchakka)

I tried to talk to him randomly, and for some reason he was surprised.

It is not good, even though Kruz seemed to be getting along with him…… Don’t tell me that Kruz is unexpectedly more adaptable than I thought?

What should I do…… The sun is already setting, but there isn’t any sign that I can master the carpet. There are only two days left, so if possible, I would like to practice continuously though……

But at that moment, the door to the training area opened loudly. I thought I had put up a sign saying it was for private use――I turned around and opened my eyes at the shadows that came in.

What came in was a strange group of people wearing white sheets. And it wasn’t just one person.

Kechakchakka, who is always laughing, seems to be in his element now. It is only in situations like this that the carpet quickly hides behind me.

The group of Sheet Ghosts *zorozoro* trickled in and lined up in front of me.

There were exactly five of them. Kruz, who was slumped on the ground, looked at the group and had a terrible expression on her face as if she was having a nightmare.

But, I know them. I can’t reveal it because Kechakchakka and Kruz are here, but they are the people I rely on the most in the world.

“Everyone………… So you all came to help me!” (Cry)

This is…… If it is like this, it is going to work! I can’t believe you have been following me here, I have such worryful companions.

As the Thief Ghost tried to jump to my side, the Alchemy Ghost carrying a big backpack grabbed her skin. I said to the huge shadow that was no match for all the other ghosts combined and had struggled to come in.

“Anthe――Giant ghost, good thing you found such big sheets.” (Cry)

“……………………Umu.” (Anthem Ghost)

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Haha the carpet stepping on Cry’s face is gold!

Cry can make so many Hunter cower in fear but here he is getting stepped on by a carpet!

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Noise of cry hitting the wall.