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

Chapter 343.2: Dog' Chain ②

Uno, how long do we have to wait before we can use the scissors? (Adler)

Riiight Three days should be enough to recover enough to use it onceeeee (Uno)

Three days, huh? Looks like we have overused it too much lately.

We will have to wait a bit, but this operation doesn't end with the investigation. After this, we have to install the device. There is no way we can ignore this Phantom and continue with the operation. We ran into a problem from the very beginning, but on the other hand, I am glad to know about the Phantom's existence now.

Fortunately, the Phantom doesn't seem to have a high ability to search for enemies, so it doesn't seem like it notices the dog's chain lurking in the grass.

The Phantom's steps are uncertain. It walks a few meters next to the dog's chain, *furafura* swaying from side to side.

Maybe there is a patrol route? I am a little hesitant, but I change the target reflected by the mirror of reality from the dog's chain to the Phantom in front of us. Now this should tell us what the purpose of this Phantom is and where it is heading.

Is it looking for something, or is it guarding the area around the Treasure Shrine? I would like to have some information.

As I straighten my posture and watch the movement of the Phantom, the grass suddenly moves sharply.

!? Wh-Whaaat!? (Adler)

What jumps out from the grass isThe dog's chain that we have been targeting by the mirror of reality just a while ago. A long, thin chain with a dull glow. With light movements, it jumps out of the grass and bravely (?) rams itself towards the Phantom.

!? Eh?  Eeeeeeeh!? (Tino)

Tino lets out a faint scream-like voice and blinks her eyes. Liz and Kruz are also looking at the images in shock. As soon as the two collided, the body that formed the dog's shape loosened and returned to a single chain, wrapping itself around the Phantom's body.

The Phantom *bikuri* trembles at the attack from behind and tries to shake off the chains, but it is not enough to break free.

It is a scene that is hard to believe.

No way, is it aiming to bind the Phantom? No, but (Adler)

I couldn't contain my agitation at the incomprehensible turn of events.

It is true that restraining its target is the most popular function of a chain-type Relic. Since the dog's chain is a Relic, it is not unreasonable to think that it would jump at a powerful Phantom without hesitation. However, Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) did not give any instructions when he activated the Relic, and in the first place, a Phantom from a Treasure Shrine of this level cannot be restrained by a dog's chain.

This is a scene that could not have occurred without multiple factors coming together. If this is all according to Infinite Variety's (Senpen Banka) plan, then his brain is beyond the level of having excellent commanding ability.

But not yet. There is still a problem.

Magi may indeed have low raw physical strength, but that does not mean they are weak. Even though their whole body is restrained, a Magi's power is not impaired in the slightest.

As if to confirm my thoughts, the Phantom's body glows dimly, and the chain that has been wrapped around it loosens and is sent flying. It is a simple barrier spell that uses the Magic power that flows through your body to repel attacks. It is a technique that any skilled Magi can use.

The dog's chain regains its shape in mid-air, then lands directly in the grass and disappears from view.

What is it going to do? (Adler)

It is true that if it hides in the grass, it won't be visible to the enemy, but even if their search ability is low, as long as they know that it is there, there are many ways to detect its location.

The Phantom turns towards the direction where the dog's chain has landed and silently extends its right arm.

That's all the Phantom did.

Centering around the place where the Phantom is standing, the grass withers away as if it is spreading like ripples. The speed is incomparable to what it was before. The erosion continues to spread without stopping, and the once lush and green trees suddenly lose their color and collapse with a light thud.

All that remains is the same Phantom as before, and the dog's chain that has nowhere to hide.

The effective range is probably about 10 meters. Or, if it gets serious, it might be able to attack a much wider area. As expected of a Relic, it doesn't seem to be affected by Magic, but there is already no chance to win. In the first place, the dog's chain has no means of attack. The dog's chain is just a Relic used to restrain the opponent.

However, the situation seems to be hopeless, but if Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) had intentionally clashed the Phantom with the dog's chain, he should have known that the situation would be like this.

I *gokuri* gulp and look at how the situation will develop.

The dog's chain trembles as it faces the Phantom Magi who stands in front of it without saying a word.

And thenWith a big *pyon

Hah? (Adler)

The dog's chain escapes from the range of the Phantom's power and disappears into the grass that still remains. I involuntarily blink my eyes, but the reality remains the same. Is it some kind of strategy? That thought crossed my mind for a moment, but there was no sign of the dog's chain coming back.

It ran Away? (Adler)

What does this mean? If it is going to run away, it shouldn't have jumped out in front of the Phantom and exposed itself. Since it attacked its enemy in that situation, we should assume that the dog's chain has received such orders. And since there is no way that a dog's chain would be able to properly fight against a Phantom, we should think that there is another reason for inciting the Phantom.

I frown and turn the gears in my head trying to decipher Infinite Variety's (Senpen Banka) thoughts, but I couldnt understand them at all.

As expected, I don't think this action will lead to subduing the Phantom.

When I am confused, Tino, who has been silent, says in a voice that sounds like she has to squeeze it out.

Ma Master~ Dont tell, me It is this, kind of trial, isn't it? (Tino)

Tri Als?

I look at Tino, hearing these words that I am not used to hearing, and not the kind of things I would hear in a situation like this.

Tino's face is deathly pale and looks like she is about to die.

Once again, I look at the scene reflected in the mirror of reality. Just then, the Phantom that is being projected is about to start walking away.

While slowly and unsteadily, it heads in the direction from which the dog's chain had run away.

My legs want to run away Even though our goal was just after this. (Eliza)

Yowaningen That guy Do you normally go this far!? Desu!! (Kruz)

Eliza says in a fed up voice and Kruz scratches her head. Seeing this, I finally understand the meaning behind Tino's statement. A shuddering sensation, which could be described as either elation or chills, *zokuzoku* rushes up my spine.

Liz did say that Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) does not choose the easy solution.

No way Is he planning to lure it in and intercept it!? That Phantom which has a spirit in its tow!? (Adler)

It is definitely a bold move worthy of a Level 8.

Thanks for reading! Sorry, here's yesterday's chapter didn't have time to post it Also next chapter is really long so no chapter next Tuesday

Cry's real trial incoming! No time to wait for the scissors to recharge. So what Cry is saying is this, either you beat it fair and square or pack up and go home!

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