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

Chapter220，Part1: 1 - The Man Who Keeps Running Away ③

Chapter 220 The Man Who Keeps Running Away ③

Part 1

Hanemann, the “Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)” who had been on such a rampage, was completely knocked down by a single blow.

As if he had already lost interest, 《Infinite Flower (Senten Banka)》 flipped his cloak in an exaggerated manner and turned around. Despite the countless gazes focused on him, he still looked majestic. He is no ordinary man.

How to say, every single one of his moves was so sophisticated, so cool.

And that was when I realized. Isn’t Kryhi Andrichhi the one who was on Eva’s list?

To think he will appear in the Supreme Martial Arts Festival, he truly is the elite of the elite. No doubt about it, it is him, there are not many people who are the real me.

“《Infinite Flower (Senten Banka)》…… Krihy Andrichhi. Could it be the rumored guy who is going to compete in the Supreme Martial Arts Festival……?” (Cry)

“………… You are probably right.” (Sytry)

As I mutter in astonishment, feeling like I have just witnessed a legend, Sytry was, for some reason, agreeing with me in a monotone voice.

At that moment, Kryhi suddenly looked back at us.

His iris, which could be seen through the holes in his mask, had different colors on the left and right sides. His gold and silver heterochromia had a somewhat suspicious shine in his eyes.

Before I knew it, Sytry had removed her mask. Kryhi stared at Sytry and me, and then came closer to us.

Then, as I stiffened nervously, Kryhi said to me in a clear voice.

“Nice mask, “Young Man (Seinen)”.” (Kryhi)

“Th-Thank you very much.” (Cry)

The more I look at him, the more authentic he is. The world sure is big, to think there are people who don’t look so much like me but at the same time also in a way look exactly like me.

Come to think of it, I heard there are three people in the world who look exactly like you. To begin with, I think it was more likely that I was his look-alike. I don’t look like him, tho’.

The reason I can be so natural with someone who can take down Hanemann with a single blow was probably because of Kryhi’s calm demeanor.

Kryhi said apologetically.

“Hmph…… I’m sorry, I heard your conversation. So…… Is it possible that you are…… My fans?” (Kryhi)

“!! Yes, may I have your autograph as a souvenir?” (Cry)

“Eeeeeh…………” (Sytry)

“Of course, you can!” (Kryhi)

I wasn’t particularly his fan, but if there is someone who is powerful and looks just like me, I must become his fan. I will brag about it to everyone when I get back to the Imperial Capital. But, Sytry made a small exasperated sound.

Kryhi nodded grandly. If it were me, I would have smiled in perplexity, but the real thing sure has a different magnanimity than me.

He took out a pen and a piece of colored paper from his pocket and signed his name smoothly. I was already impressed by the manner in which he did it. It was so impressive that I didn’t even want to learn from him.

“Here, it is the first time that I am in this city, and you’re my first fan here.” (Kryhi)

“Thank you very much! Actually, my name is Cry.” (Cry)

Sytry stayed impervious to all this. Cry and Kryhi what a strange connection.

Kryhi Andrichhi gasped at my words.

“That’s――――Such a coincidence!” (Kryhi)

He looked insanely happy.

I wonder how Kryhi would react if he knew that we even have a similar name. Thinking about this, I praise the hero who looks just like me.

“That’s why, I was curious about you Kryhi-san――” (Cry)

“Marvelous! A toast to our strange connection! And while I’m at it, I’d love to introduce the Members of 《Strange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)》 to my fan who looks just like me――But unfortunately, because of the Supreme Martial Arts, they already went ahead of me to Festival.” (Kryhi)

“That’s too bad. By the way, what kind of party is it?” (Cry)

“Aaaah. It is true that my friend’s name isn’t that famous, but――There’s no need to hide it.” (Kryhi)

Kryhi said confidently as he struck a badass pose with his hand on his chin.

“The first one is――A “Swordsman (Kenshi)” who calmly pursues his enemies with exceptional intelligence, Kool Saiko, the 《Foresight (Senken)》……” (Kryhi)

I couldn’t help but widen my eyes. That’s…… Leaving aside if he is better than Luke, he is cool and awesome, right.

Sytry was *purupuru* shaking. I haven’t seen Sytry like this in a long time.

In fact, Sytry loves to laugh.? She always looks calm but she has a funny sense of humor.

“The second one is…… A Thief who is a quick thinker and a little devious, but has saved the Party many times, Elisabeth Smyart, the 《Great View (Zeikei)》! Her nickname is Zuri!” (Kryhi)

It’s kind of cute, but…… I see, that’s why it’s Zuri.

Apparently, the friends of my look-alike are my friends’ look-alikes too. What an incredible coincidence. But well, we are in a world where you might hit a Treasure Shrine if you were flying in an airship…… By the way, what is the great view?

I asked Kryhi-san while looking at the Smyart?who was shivering next to me.

“Incidentally, do you also have an Alchemist?” (Cry)

“You know your stuff, of course, we have! Kutry Smyart, the 《Lowest Mountain Range (Saitei Sanmyaku)》!” (Kryhi)

I widen my eyes. I don’t know what was going on, but since Kryhi-san is so confident about her, she must be a very good girl, as good as Sytry. Kutry and Sytry, huh.

…………… Nine and four, huh.

I poked Sytry, who was shivering next to me, on her shoulder.

“That’s awesome, Sytry, from her name alone she is already more than twice of you.” (Cry)

“Kuh………… 《Lowest Mountain Range (Saitei Sanmyaku)》………… Do………… Better than that.” (Sytry)

Sytry-chan let out a little voice that sounded like she was trying to squeeze it out of her and punched me.

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TL notes:

Thanks for reading! And Thanks Ulil for the Ko-fi!

So funny how Cry is fanboying Kryhi!

And all those fake Strange Grief party members loool!

Another Off-topic but YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Kingdom Heart 4!

Trailer is eeeeeepic! New FF Sora design is weird but I can get used to it! Neeeeed MOOOOAR!

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Foresight (Senken): pun with Luke Alias which is Thousands Swords? (Senken). It has the same pronunciation but it is written differently.Cool and awesome: His name is Kool Saiko and in Japanese Saiko mean awesome.Zuri: Pun with Liz’s name. Zuri is Liz but pronounced in reverseNot an error, Cry is calling Sytry, Smyart for the lolz.Nine and four: kyu is nine and shi is four. So on one side we have Kutry (9) and Sytry (4)