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

Chapter87，Part2: 2 - Dangerous Relic

Chapter 87 Dangerous Relic

Part 2

I have the power to save and I have a motive.

I get dressed and finally I take out my sword from the Magic Bag.

On the white matte sheath, there is a golden pattern. There is almost no decoration, but it is a long sword with a solemn atmosphere that attracts peoples look even when it is in his sheath.

A straight sword-type Relic used by the first Rodin.

A sacred sword that has wrote the history with Rodin and has cut many disasters… Historia.

Among many sword-type Relic, it is the strongest and the most famous one for having nothing that can’t be cut.

Originally, no weapons can be brought into a noble residence, but Ark is allowed.

In the first place, even if one or two swords are taken from him, Ark Rodin’s power level far exceeds those of the guard knights and Gladys-kyo understands it.

Someone said that it was better to not bring a sword but the sacred sword is a weapon that is like an extension of his body so he should carry it with him.

Ark trusts Cry, but at the same time he knows that he is trying to hide some information to impose a trial on him.

It won’t be a problem if I don’t pull it out.

We are all set. After that, there is only the need to check on éclair’s condition.

Isabella who is similarly prepared says while curving her eyebrow.

“But Ark-san.? If we are too late, he said 『I will be sad』, don’t you think that no matter how, he is just mocking us.”

“…… Isabella is always so serious. Well, at this time éclair-jou should be in Gladys-kyo mansion. Let’s hurry up.”

“!? Eh? What? Was I wrong, right now!?”

With a confused Isabella and her companion who are looking at her while turning their eyes back, Ark walks toward the mansion which seems that something will be happening there.

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The mask that was won by spending the heavy price of two hundred million Gils was surprisingly weird.

I heard about the rumors but if I had looked at the real thing, I might have not participated in the auction.

The mask was made by kneading raw meat together and is pulsating as if it was alive. It is like the mask is reminding her of the reprimand éclair got by Gladys’ househead.

éclair-jou has won the auction against that Level 8 Hunter, so the maids and the buttler praised éclair but at the moment they saw the price, their expression has certainly changed for a second.

A cursed Relic with unknown effect. A fleshed mask that has received a dangerous risk assessment from an appraiser.

The Imperial Capital residence. After the auction, éclair stayed in her bedroom all the time.

There is only éclair in the pitch-black bedroom where the curtains are blocking off the lights. There is very few furniture, just a large canopy bed and a desk.

The first day, I was so humiliated and angry that I cried while shutting off my voice. On the second day, I caused a tantrum and hit some things and now what remains is only a deep regret.

Many people from the residence called for me but I yell and discard them. It is unbearable to be seen right now as a child of the proud Gladys House.

I was given mercy. It is already hard to bear it but moreover, the Relic I got is suspicious enough to question the buyer sanity.

Even if I get it after a fair fight and had the honor of winning, this is too daunting to give it to Ark when I respect him so much.

If you peel off the skin on the face of a human and scrap its surface, then it will probably look like this mask. Well, it was often called fleshed mask.

The Relic that I was trying to get no matter what a few days ago is now abandoned on the desk next to my bed.

Even though she was already humiliated enough by just being given victory, now that she sees the real thing, there is nothing left inside éclair.

My head is being hit and it hurt. My meal is placed in front of my room, but it has been barely touched.

éclair has managed to calm down in the last few days. However, her body which was laid on the bed is too weak to do anything.

Her spirit is worn out and there is no anger left against Infinite Variety even though she was so upset.

I… What should I do from now on?

I think so while having a dull consciousness.

I act on my emotion and I made a debt of two hundred million. It is money from the House, but I promised to return it.

From now on… What should I do?

Do I sell the fleshed mask that I won at the auction? No, no company will want to buy it. The big factor why the price was so high was because éclair herself wanted it. Once I bought it there is no reason it will be sellable for more.

Do I give it to Ark as I have planned it? Impossible. It isn’t the matter of winning or losing, there is just no way that I will give him something while its effects are still unknown.

Do I throw it? When I got it after so much effort?

Do I sell it to “Infinite Variety”? That will make me a clown.

In addition of putting obstacle on his road and letting me win, what kind of face will I make if I sell it to him?

Just thinking about it makes her want to die, so éclair makes herself small.

Questions without answers are swirling in her brain.

She changes position on her bed and look at the abandoned fleshed mask on her desk.

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For éclair who is intolerant to something too dirt, just by looking at it, is likely to cause her nausea.

At first when I heard that the effect couldn’t be appraised, I laughed at the appraiser incompetency but when I look at the real thing, I can understand why the appraiser gave up.

I don’t even want to touch it. No sane person will be able to wear it.

After thinking so much, éclair’s mind was skeptical about something.

Why would “Infinite Variety” try to get his hand on this mask?

The first one who wanted this was “Infinite Variety”. He tried to get it in advance by trying to negotiate with the seller and knowing that other Hunters, business companies and finally éclair got on board.

There must be a reason for that.

I have heard rumor of it being the strongest Relic, but I can’t believe it after I saw the real thing.

…Do you wish for strength?

“…… Eh?”

In the middle of the dark. éclair jumps up by the voice that suddenly echoes in her brain.

Some cold air drifts in from nowhere.

It is a dull and hoarse voice. I don’t remember hearing it before.

I reach out and take out the sword that is placed at my bedside as if was like a talisman.

The sword that I am always swinging easily is heavy. Just by pulling it close, I feel like falling over.

…… I was looking. I have always been watching. That grief, sadness, wrath and finally… Despair. A soul shining with exceptional talent. The physical aspect is fragile but… Let’s put up with it. It is suitable to demonstrate our strength.

“Hi… The, the mask is… Talking?”

Impossible. It does looks terrifying, but it is just a Relic. There is no way for a Relic to talk.

While desperately telling it to herself, her eyes can’t move as if they were nailed on the fleshed mask on the desk.

I hurriedly pull out my sword and lift it. I use my left hand and my hips to move back.

I have fought several times with Monsters and Phantoms. However, my sword is quivering against this unfamiliar fear.

“I am not just talking. Oh, weak one. We are the one who evolve people. The one who gives hope to the weak people. It is convenient that you are alone… Let’s assume that her 『Origin』 amount is fulfilled. 『My Lord』.

“Hii!?”

And in the darkness, the mask starts to float in the air.

No, to be exact, it isn’t floating. Innumerable tentacles extend from its left and right to lift the main body like its limbs.

Impossible. Something called Relic can only be activated by his owner. éclair haven’t even touch it.

…… That is a dangerous Relic, you know.

Previously, before the auction of the Relic started and in the middle of the negotiation of it, the tired expression and the voice of the young man passed through her mind.

And then, the fleshed mask makes a big smile and jumped toward éclair.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Omg, when everyone thought that it was just a transformation mask, Tsukikage-sensei pulled a Night Shyamalan and this happens! It wasn’t 1 or 2 misunderstanding but 3 XD

It was in fact an Infinite Trial for éclair and Ark. éclair to grow after her victory (defeat) against Cry and Ark to go and save her. XD

When I started to feel sorry for éclair you pull something like this, she is just a kid XD

And that tentacle mask omg the nightmare (?Д?;)

Tchao à plus!

It says “我が主(waga nushi)”.