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

Chapter175，Part2: 2 - Departure

Chapter 175 Departure

Part 2

“Hihihihihihi………… Hih, hih, hih…………” (Kechakchakka)

“Yowaningennn! Don’t leave me in the middle of these people, desu!” (Kruz)

“Kil, kil……” (Knilknight Version Alpha)

Will we really be okay?

As soon as I returned, I was filled with anxiety, and the only sane man nearby let out a chuckle.

“Fumu…… I would have never thought I would see such members as the Emperor’s escort, seems like your Alias isn’t just for show. Let’s see the skills of the youngest person to ever reach Level 8 up close.” (Term)

It was a tall old man. His gray hair was pulled back in an all-back hairstyle, and although his demeanor was calm, there was a sharp glint in his eyes.

He did not have a staff, but his wrists were fitted with bangles with deep azure blue jewels.

Basically, magic power, unlike physical ability, does not decline with age. Therefore, “Magi (Madoushi)” tend to become more powerful in proportion to their age.

Which meant《Still Water (Shisui)》, Term Apokris was a man who lived up to his Level 7 Alias.

Member of one of the most famous Clans of Magi in the Imperial Capital that has existed since a long time ago, 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》.

The most famous of that Clan is 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》, but Term Apokris is the second most known Magi.

Rumor has it that he was the rival of 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》. It is said that they once fought over who would become the Clan Master of 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》.

However, his demeanor was so calm that you couldn’t believe it was true. If I were in the position to choose the Clan Master of 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》, I would have picked him over that “Baa-san (Grandma)”.

“I am sorry for calling you so suddenly. I absolutely needed your help……” (Cry)

Term stopped me with his hand as I was once again using my flattering technique.

“I don’t mind, it was Rose’s order. Besides, you are the Leader this time, you shouldn’t bow your head so easily.” (Term)

“Kekekekeke………” (Kechakchakka)

“Kiru? Kil? KILL?” (Kilknight Version Alpha)

Well, I guess it doesn’t matter who the Leader is with a Party like this. It is like, if you think you can lead this Party, then just try and give it a shot.

“Yowaningen, get a grip of yourself! Desu! They will take me for an idiot for following your order, desu! Should I be the Leader instead of you, Yowaningen, desu!” (Kruz)

“Eh? Is this really gonna be fine?” (Cry)

“!?” (Kruz)

I ignored Kruz, whose face turned red and started ranting, and quickly talk about the escort.

Everyone’s expression didn’t change even when they heard that they were going to be assigned an Iron Horse. Apparently, I was the only one who wasn’t confident in my riding skills.

But that’s okay. Because I have my carpet that is more comfortable than a horse. It is a rebellious one but it is good-natured.

The number of people was increasing. I had heard that the number of people had been kept to a minimum, but when it came to moving the Emperor’s, a carriage or two wasn’t apparently enough.

When you sum it up there are a lot of people, from the personal care to the nobles who attended the meeting.

At last, surrounded by his guards, the Emperor appeared. He *chirari* glanced at us and without saying a word, climbed into the sturdy carriage.

There were at least twenty knights guarding him. Such a large group.

Well, we are all going to die if a volcano erupts anyway.

Kruz stroked the neck of the Iron Horse and straddled it with nimble movements, without hesitation even when she saw the ferocious face of the Iron Horse that had been prepared for her. And she said in a slightly happier mood.

“For a horse that’s used by humans, it’s a pretty good horse, desu! If it’s like this, it’s alright for this little one to be mine, desu!” (Kruz)

“So Kruz could ride a horse, heh.” (Cry)

“Aaah!? Don’t take me for a fool, desuuu! There are no Spirit People who can’t ride a horse, desu! In my hometown forest, I rode a unicorn and――” (Kruz)

Kechakchakka rode his horse with a suspicious laugh.

Kilknight too rode his horse with flowing motion, regardless of the controller. Even with a large (Maybe) man in a suit of armor on it, the Iron Horse was unshakable.

As for Term, he is level 7, so I would be insulting him if I worry about him.

The carriage began to move. Everyone in the city saw off the Emperor’s departure.

I took a deep breath and said to the carpet standing beside me.

“Well, I guess we better get going too.” (Cry)

The carpet lay down. When I got on top of it with great enthusiasm, the carpet suddenly sped up.

I felt a tremendous sense of levitation. The landscape flows behind me at a speed no less than that of the 《Dark Wings of the Night Sky》. If I hadn’t been wearing my Relic shirt, I would have been suffocating.

The carpet, now in a good mood, spun up and down in a big circle. Strangely, I didn’t fall. Apparently, this carpet was designed so that the rider will not fall off unless there was a serious problem.

I think there are other safeties that should have been added first. Is there a rule that says that flight-based Relic shouldn’t be safe to use?

“Ah, Yowaningen――” (Kruz)

In the blink of an eye, I overtook Kruz who was riding ahead, overtook the carriages, and left behind me screams and angry voices.

This speed… Feels so great.

It would have been even better if I could control it.

And then, at a tremendous speed, I plunged into the city gate head first and died once before the journey even began.

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Thanks for reading!

“I died once before the journey even began.” That sentence just killed me XDDDD!

This sentence remind me of all those where the chapter ended with something like “and this was the last time we ever saw him” or “and this was the beginning of the end” XD

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