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

Chapter 347.2: Withering One ④

The Members of Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) begin to move swiftly. For me, all this is a series of surprises. But it seems that this incident is not worth stopping for the Members of Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei). If I had been alone, I would have stopped moving, but I am so grateful to have friends to fight with.

All I have been doing is to be protected. I am concerned about Ruin's condition, but I can't stay like this.The source of thɪs content is novelenglish.net . Firᴇ.nᴇt

Then, I will think about how to reproduce Finis's power. Because the people who know the most about Guardian Spirits are The residents of Yggdra. (Serene)

Originally, it is said that some Magics are the imitation of the Spirits' abilities. No one has ever tried it before, but it should be worth a try. Maybe if the Magic of depletion can be reproduced, the barrier protecting the Treasure Shrine may also be erased.

I feel like the dots are finally being connected. After that, it is a race against time. If we give them time, they will strengthen the Treasure Shrine more and more, and we won't have time to save our friends.

Just as I regain my composure and stand up, a young man whose name no one has ever mentioned suddenly walks in.

Cry Andrich. Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka). There is no doubt that human is the one who started this situation.

Eliza said that there are too many things we don't know at the moment, but there are some things we do know.

The decision to send out the Dog's Chain for investigation, the decision for me to wear a Relic and send me to stop Finis were all decided by that human. At the time when I received his instructions, it made no sense at all, but now that I think back on it, all his instructions led to this result. There are still some things I don't understand, such as why I have to wear the perfect vacation clothes, but maybe they have a meaning as well?

Maybe the reason why no one, including me, mentioned his name is because his skills are so out of the ordinary.

As he *gururi* looks around at us, Cry says in a tired voice.

Good job everyone. It looks like everything went well. *Yokatta, yokatta* Good, good, good. (Cry)

At their Leader's sudden arrival, the Members of Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) show various reactions. Liz and Sytry smile, and Tino *bikuri* trembles. Lucia frowns and says.

Nii-san Didn't you raise the bar? Even if you didn't do it that way, I could have come up with it by myself with just a little more time (Lucia)

Yowaningen, where have you been all this time, desu! We've been through a lot, desu! (Kruz)

Sorry, sorry, I had a personal errand to do, you see (Cry)

What can his personal errand be? I remember the part where he had been cheering for me for a while after sending me out, but when Ruin appeared from the Phantom, I was so *batabata* flabbergasted that I completely forgot about Cry.

Cry's eyes turn to Ruin who is lying on the bed. Ruin must have gone missing before Cry was born. Even though it must have been the first time Cry met Ruin, there is no surprise in his expression. I can't tell from his expression how much of it is as he expected or not.

I have no idea that such a human can exist.

As I am looking at his face, trying to read even the slightest bit of his true intentions, Cry says in a panic.

B-By the way, where did Finis go? (Cry)

Eh? (Serene)

My eyes widen at his obvious question. Finis was hit by arrows that were repelled by Lucia and disappeared just like this. The arrows composed of the power of depletion would have been fatal even to Finis itself. Spirits are not living beings. Although they are infinitely distant from death, that power of depletion is also their natural enemy.

Finis Disappeared due to its own powerHh!? (Serene)

My Spirit People's eyes capture a strong flow of power. The stain that appears in the air quickly spreads and transforms into the shape of a small palm-size person. The color is dark brown, like a dead branch. It has no eyes, nose, or mouth, just like a shadow. Although the total amount of power is less than what I remember, it is definitely Finis of the Demise. Moreover, like Miles, it has returned to its senses. Is it because its power was greatly reduced by the deflected arrows of depletion?

No way It was close to us the whole time? I didn't notice it at all. It doesnt matter if you are a Spirit People, it is impossible to find a Spirit who is seriously trying to hide. How on earth did a mere human realize that Finis was nearby?

A small mouth grows on Finis's head. However, before Finis could say anything, Cry talks first.

You took a really cute form. You don't need to thank me, I didn't do anything, it is all Serene's hard work. (Cry)

!? I didn't do anythin (Serene)

By the way!! Is that person Okay? (Cry)

Umu. (Anthem)

There are a lot of things I wanted to check with him. It would be a good idea to at least talk about our future plans. However, this human asks in rapid succession in a loud voice, as if trying to interrupt the conversation.

I am glad everyone is safe Well then, I am busy, so this is it for me. That's right, Serene. You don't need that Perfect Vacation anymore, right? I will pick it up later, so please take care of it in the meantime. (Cry)

He quickly said what he wanted and quickly left the room.

Up until now, he has always maintained his composure, but now he was like a storm. There was no time to say anything. Liz, Sytry, Lucia, Anthem, and the members of Starlight (Hoshi no Serai) all look in the direction which Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) left and stare with open eyes.

As expected, even Yowaningen is going to work I don't know what he is doing, tho, desu. (Kruz)

I-It's okay, Master~ will help us just before the worst happens Probably. Master~ is just trying to train us. In other words, Master~ is God. (Tino)

Hmph Training, huh. One of the qualities of a Leader is how much faith you have in your companions, huh. (Lapis)

Lapis snorts in displeasure.

Would that be Reassuring? In the first place, I don't think someone sane would train others in this situation where the impending doom of the world is near. However, there is no time to complain. I have many questions, but I am sure I must not get in the way of that human.

Him being a Divine Strategist is true. The current situation may be inevitable for Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka), but in my eyes, it only appears to be the result of coincidences upon coincidences. If I get in his way and ruin his plan, there is no going back.

There are many things I want to confirm with that human But for now, let's believe him. (Serene)

I casually look at Ruin. Just at that time Ruin's closed eyes are slowly opening. White skin with almost no tanning. Long eyelashes. Beautiful red eyes, which are rare for Spirit People, blink several times and look at Serene.

My heart skips a beat. It feels like time has stopped. I am reunited with a friend, who I thought was dead. The words I wanted to say flowed through my brain like a muddy stream.

In the silence, the gaze that has been looking at me slowly lowers. Then, Ruin takes a few seconds to carefully look at me, who is wearing a fancy shirt, and says in a shaky voice.

Se-Serene What on earth, is this outfit? (Ruin)

Thanks for reading! Here's the extra chapter thanks to Chulbom and Faisal! Tsukikage-sensei wrote that chapter on the 31st of December 2023! And almost exactly one year later I am translating it. I am finally feeling like I am catching up to him.

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