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

Chapter236，Part3: 3 - Oracle

Chapter 236 Oracle

Part 3

“Eh? One more time? So the Boss that I thought was definitely the real thing is in fact a fake wearing the mask of the real one, but when I thought that he was a fake, he seems to be friends with the real boss, and on top of that, they’re both so enthusiastic about turning the organization into making Inari Sushi Bento and expanding nationwide! You don’t understand what I am talking about? Don’t ask me, ask the Boss!” (Sora)

Using the Symphonic Stone she was given, she contacted the “Miko (Shrine Maiden)” head-temple of the Fox-God. The “Miko (Shrine Maiden)” from the main temple of the Fox-God who received the contact seemed to be confused, but so was Sora, who was also confused.

Even as I do this, the Boss and the fake Boss are standing shoulder to shoulder frying tofu. It’s a good thing my life is saved, but I no longer know what’s going on.

“However, when did you become the Boss?” (Cry)

“………… It doesn’t taste good.” (Imouto Kitsune)

Byakko-sama said while licking her plate of Aburaage while the fake Kitsune-sama was frowning.

Leaving aside the fact that they were not on the same page, they did not appear to be hostile by any means. It’s driving me crazy.

Over the Symphonic Stone, the Sensei who once taught Sora what being a priestess is, tells her to calm down.

『Sora, calm down. Byakko-sama should be heading to your place right now.』 (Sora’s Sensei)

“As I said, Byakko-sama just came! Byakko-sama came and suddenly told me 『Give me Aburaage』――” (Sora)

『No matter how much the will of Byakko-sama is beyond human reach, Byakko-sama would never say such a foolish thing. Byakko-sama’s purpose is――Destruction, the destruction and the rebirth of the world! The purpose of the organization has not changed since its inception!』 (Sora’s Sensei)

Sora thinks so, too. She thought so. But it is not the case. It is not like that.

I turned back and asked Byakko-sama who stared at the frying pan with a serious expression on her face.

“………… Byakko-sama, which is more important to you, Aburaage or the rebirth of the world?” (Sora)

Her answer was one short word. She looked at me and said one word in a cold voice.

“………… Hah?” (Imouto Kitsune)

“Hiih…… S-Seeee! After all, Byakko-sama is saying that Aburaage is more important! Because of you, Sensei, Byakko-sama is in a bad mood!” (Sora)

『Calm down, Sora. Take a deep breath. There’s no way Byakko-sama would behave like that!』 (Sora’s Sensei)

“It’s not good. This is an oracle. Byakko-sama says to unify the world with Inari Sushi Bento! This is serious!” (Sora)

『You have to calm down, Sora. The real Boss should be coming soon! All right, put Byakko-sama on instead. I should find out if we talk through the Symphonic Stone!』 (Sora’s Sensei)

“No way……” (Sora)

It is very difficult to tell to this terrifying Byakko-sama to talk instead. Or rather, what is the deal about the fake Kitsune-sama being able to speak so easily with the real one, even though he is a fake?

What is the relationship between this fake and the real one? What will happen to the organization now? What about the operation? Yes, there should have been an operation that has something to do with some powerful item.

When I was staring at her, the fake Kitsune-sama noticed Sora’s gaze.

Apparently, the fake is friendlier than the real one. After all, Sora has no choice but to serve him. The real one is too heavy for Sora.

“What happened?” (Cry)

“………… My supervisor wants to talk with the Boss.” (Sora)

“Hooo, a Symphonic Stone. You have a nice item――Although, I have something way better, a smartphone!” (Cry)

When the fake Kitsune-sama received the Symphonic Stone in a very friendly manner――He tugged on Byakko-sama’s ear, who was looking seriously at the frying pan.

Sora’s heart almost stopped at the sight of so much violence. Byakko-sama glared at the fake Kitsune-sama.

“………… Hah?” (Imouto Kitsune)

At that moment, a chill runs down my spine at the killing intent radiating from her body, but the fake Kitsune-sama remains *niconico* smiling.

Does he not feel this pressure? He is clearly inferior in strength, but he is too much of a big shot in front of the real thing.

“She said that your subordinate is contacting you.” (Cry)

“…………” (Imouto Kitsune)

“Here, I’ll watch the frying pan for you.” (Cry)

Byakko-sama took the Symphonic Stone with a clearly disgusted expression on her face. Sensei’s voice came from the stone.

『Byakko-sama. It has been a long time. My ungrateful apprentice was rude towards you. So, she was saying something strange――Something about saving the world with Aburaage.』 (Sora’s Sensei)

It was a straightforward question.

Byakko-sama sat down in the kitchen and crossed her legs. Her white tail that was coming out of her shined faintly.

And then Byakko-sama snorted a little and began to speak.

“It’s been a while, Jii. It’s as she said. We have decided to destroy and rebirth the world with Aburaage. This is the will of the Fox-God.” (Imouto Kitsune)

“!?” (Sora)

The voice that came out of her mouth was completely different from the one that had been so dreadfully emotionless earlier.

It has a quiet, powerful, and mysterious appeal――The voice of a young man.

The fake Kitsune-sama was also dumbfounded. He wasn’t looking at the frying pan at all.

『!? Byakko-sama!? However, that is…… Even if it is for our long-standing guidelines for the organization, it is too ――』 (Sora’s Sensei)

“I won’t repeat myself. For the time being, we will switch the organization to a form suitable for producing Aburaage. Anyone who rebels will be purged.” (Imouto Kitsune)

『However, the other Byakko-sama won’t――N-Nothing. T-Then, what shall we do!?』 (Sora’s Sensei)

Byakko-sama suddenly sees the frying pan and jumps down from the kitchen in a hurry.

“Fry Aburaage.” (Imouto Kitsune)

『 !? 』 (Sora’s Sensei)

Only for her last words, her voice was the same as before.

However, I’m not sure if Sensei, who even I, despite being far away, understood that he was clearly flustered, noticed it or not――.

After *poi* tossing the Symphonic Stone to Sora, Byakko-sama picked up the over-fried Aburaage from the frying pan with chopsticks with a sad look on her face.

It is over. The organization is over. With this, even Sensei would understand that this is an order from the real Byakko-sama.

The only way left for Sora was to make Aburaage.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Finally Sora gave up. She resign to her fate of making Aburaage!

And the Imouto Kitsune is trolling so hard on the Kitsune!

Everything is really in Cry’s palm of hands.

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Rebirth: I should put recreation but I wanted an FF7 Rebirth easter egg soooo…Jii: It means Gramps like grandpa.