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

Weakness is a sin, strength is my teaching. There is no deal to be made with the losers, huh. If we go by that logic, I would be the most worthless person to this god…… Maybe even though he is a god, he doesn’t have the eyes to judge people?

I frown for a moment, but then I remember that this is a dream and think again. Although it is very vivid, a dream is a dream. There is nothing more foolish than delving into its content.

Yeaaah, it has been quite a while since I came to Yggdra………… Maybe my subconscious is more concerned about the Phantom of a god than I thought. Not bad, me.

However, I also have surprisingly more imagination than I thought. I think it is a bit naive to say that Keller is a small humanoid and I can’t help but think that he could have looked a little stronger, but Keller’s abilities that have been transmitted to my head are more powerful than I could ever imagine.

As I *un, un* nod my head, the voice echoes in my head again.

『Allegiance, or, death. Answer me, hero.』 (Keller)

…… It is kind of annoying. I don’t want to think about god even in my dreams.

“………… For example, what good would it do to me if I pledge my allegiance?” (Cry)

I take a deep breath and check with him. Will he give me something nice? A Relic?

Keller is silent for a while.

『Yes, let me see………… I heard about your purpose from that little girl. If you pledge your allegiance, I will lift the curse placed on your friend.』 (Adler)

I see, that is what he is going for………… What a well-thought-out dream. It is true that with the power of a god, the curse may be lifted. It seems like I haven’t really left my imagination up to chance.

Well, even if I came up with the idea in the real world, it would be difficult to put it into practice…… It would be too unrealistic to borrow the power of the Phantom of a god. And I just laughed at Adler, who was trying to use a god. If it were the Imouto Kitsune, it might still have been possible tho’.

The 【Temple of Origin】 that captured the World Tree has also been weakened thanks to Sytry’s strategy, so all that is left to do is to bring Luke’s stone statue close to the World Tree and have Serene lift the curse. However, if I ask Serene tomorrow and doesn’t seem like she can, I will try to contact the Imouto Kitsune………… I have to carefully remember that. It is because I have a hard time remembering the contents of my dreams.

『So, what is your answer?』 (Keller)

Keller’s irritated voice echoes in my head. Shut up, if someone calls out to me from the side, I risk forgetting about having to contact the Imouto Kitsune. I shrug my shoulders and answer.

“Then I will pledge my allegiance to you, so I am counting on you.” (Cry)

『 !! ………… Apparently, the heroes of this era are surprisingly wise. But fine. I have certainly heard your wish. The contract with a god will definitely be fulfilled. Next time, let’s meet in the real world.』 (Keller)

“Thanks and please take care of it.” (Cry)

A strong wind blows and Keller disappears. What an exaggerated dream.

I make a big yawn, then lay down and close my eyes, muttering, contact the Imouto Kitsune, contact the Imouto Kitsune so that I don’t forget about it after I wake up from my dream.

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My consciousness awakens. In my bedroom where sunlight shines through, I get up from the bed and stretch out.

I wake up refreshed. Deep sleep is one of the few strengths I have. Especially after all the things that have been going on lately, my body probably needed some good rest.

Today is finally the fateful day. It is the day we try to lift Luke’s curse.

This is the third time I have asked Serene to try to lift the curse. The first time she tried it in Yggdra, it didn’t work. The second time, we went close to the World Tree, but so many Phantoms appeared that she couldn’t even try. This is the third time. I am hoping that the third time will be the charm.

And there, I frown.

I feel like I am forgetting something. What it is………… Yes. My dream. I feel like I had a strange dream. I frown as I search through my memory, but I cannot remember anything at all even though I have just woken up.

I am a good sleeper. Once I go to bed, my consciousness directly slips away and I don’t dream very often. And even if I do dream――I remember even less of it.

But………… Right. It looks like I was thinking of doing something there――That’s right!!

I was thinking of contacting the Imouto Kitsune.

I immediately take out my smartphone and *pochitto* press the call button. The call begins as if she has been waiting on the other end of the line.

『…………』 (Imouto Kitsune)

“Hey, hey, it’s me. Actually, I am calling because I have something important I need you for――” (Cry)

『…………』 (Imouto Kitsune)

And then, after saying that much, I noticed something very serious.

――I don’t even remember why I decided to contact her.

I am sure I needed her for something. It is because I was thinking of contacting the Imouto Kitsune, in my dream. However, I have absolutely no idea why. I cross my arms and tilt my head, but no answer is coming to me. This is troublesomeeee.

Even while I am worrying, the Imouto Kitsune remains silent. The call should have started, but maybe she just pressed a button at some point and didn’t realize the call had started? Then this is a blessing in disguise. Even though I am her pen pal, I don’t want to call a Phantom of a Level 10 Treasure Shrine when I have no business with her.

I wait a few more moments, but the Imouto Kitsune does not respond. This is…… It seems like she hasn’t noticed it. Thank god.

I breathe a sigh of relief and give it a try before hanging up the call.

“…………………… Now, here’s the question. What is the important thing I was talking about?” (Cry)

『Hh!!』 (Imouto Kitsune)

Ah………… The call got cut. I wonder what happened?

I look at the smartphone in my hand for a while, trying to remember why I am trying to contact the Imouto Kitsune, but I cannot remember at all. It can’t be helped, the fact that I cannot remember it may mean that it wasn’t as important as I thought, and I can just contact her again after I remember about it.

Rather than that, my priority now is to lift Luke’s curse. I regain my composure and stand up.

I am sure Serene is fully prepared and waiting. Almost all the problems Yggdra has been facing have been resolved. This is where I have to ask Serene to make a prompt decision here as she is the Yggdra’s Princess.

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Thanks for reading! Haha Cry is such a troll! Even trolling the Imouto Kitsune. I can see Keller becoming Cry’s gofer after not being able to lift Luke’s curse because Serene lifted it first! Then he will create an army of Level 10 Phantoms and conquer the world without knowing, sasuga Cry! Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt