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

Yggdra’s defense ability is high. Originally, Magic increases in strength in proportion to the time it takes to build it. The barrier created by gathering the collective wisdom of Yggdra before the World Tree started going out of control is designed for all kinds of situations.

The barrier that has been set up is not a simple one.

Yggdra’s barrier rejects anyone who touches it, but if an external enemy has a power that exceeds its ability, it will let it pass through before it is destroyed. Then, it will continuously attack those who have entered the barrier. As Yggdra’s administrator, I can see firsthand how the defensive technique is currently working.

When Adler and her friends invaded, the interception technique itself had not been triggered because they had slipped through the barrier through spatial teleportation. This time the enemy is different. The barrier has been activated and the interception technique is working, but they are not making any difference.

It is truly a monster. A monster that even Yggdra, whose fighting strength has almost completely returned to its full strength, doesn’t know how well we can fight against it.

I set up a camp in the square with the gathered warriors of Yggdra.

Even though the Treasure Shrine is collapsing, I don’t know why the god is walking outside. However, while Yggdra’s barrier is still working――While it still has its full strength, we have to stop the god.

Maybe because they sensed a strange presence, the members of 《Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)》 gathered around while being fully armed. Lapis, who is in the lead, glares in the direction of the god’s presence with a grim expression on her face.

“Hmph………… I don’t know what happened――But is this, the presence of the Phantom of a god, huh? Petty tricks will be meaningless against it.” (Lapis)

“………… It has an incredible power to force its way inside Yggdra’s barrier, desu.” (Kruz)

In the first place, if a barrier is put up, the first thing you do is to try to disarm it. Of course, Yggdra’s elaborate barrier is not something that can be easily dealt with, but this intruder has never even tried it. Is it because of its overwhelming confidence――No, in the first place, why is this god trying to invade Yggdra, which has a strong barrier?

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However, it is also a blessing in disguise that we have been given the chance to stop the god. If it had revived and did not pass through Yggdra, there would have been no way to stop it.

Before I know it, the sky is filled with ominous dark clouds. I raise my arms high as if to dispel the bad luck and give an order to Yggdra’s warriors.

“Prepare your spells! Draw and prepare to shoot!” (Serene)

If we have the time and the numbers with us, we can attack. Yggdra has always envisioned a battle with the rampaging World Tree――And by extension, a battle with the god. Yggdra’s warriors match their breath and begin chanting in unison.

This is an offensive Magic that combines the power of multiple people who have been training together for a long time. We all know that the power of each individual is no match against a god. However, if we unite our powers and release it, it will become a power that can even reach the gods.

“It doesn’t matter if we can’t defeat it. We just have to weaken it! There are signs of the Treasure Shrine collapsing――Now we can win!” (Serene)

The manifestation of the god was supposed to be after a 100 years. Right now the god is not in its perfect state. And even if we cannot defeat it, we now have 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 and 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 behind us.

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This is a meaningful fight. Even――If we lose.

The presence of the god is getting closer and closer. Even though it should feel our power rising, it doesn’t seem to be wary of us.

《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 has not arrived yet. Nor has 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》.

But they are our trump card. Before that, we have to wear it down as much as possible. We have to find out what it is capable of.

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Then, before the figure of the god enters our field of vision, I swing my arm down.

“Attack!” (Serene)

What is released is Light Magic. However, the Light Magic used by Spirit People differs from the Magic used by human priests.

Light magic that borrows the power of nature is even faster than lightning and its attack power is low considering the learning difficulty.

However, the energy fused together by multiple Spirit People obliterates everything.

My vision is dyed white and――Everything is over in an instant.

Everything that is in the direct line of the attack is obliterated. The plants, buildings――And even the road have been gouged out. It is more powerful than I expected, but no one speaks. I hold my breath and glare at the place where the light has been released.

The presence has not disappeared. My Spirit People’s instinct is ringing the alarm bell. An enormous and ominous presence shakes my spirit.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, I hear a voice. A calm voice with unfathomable power hidden within it. I look for its figure, but its presence is still far away. Is it only sending out its voice?

『Stop the attack, people of the forest. It is futile. With that level of power, my progress cannot be stopped.』 (Keller)

“Hh………… Prepare for the second shot!!” (Serene)

I give another order before the fear can spread. While listening to Yggdra’s warriors chanting their spells behind me, I desperately work my brain.

The voice I hear just now――There is no sign of Magic at all.

Spirit People’s eyes can read the flow of Magic. There is no way I can miss the activation of a technique. Magic can be used as a substitute for just sending out your voice, but………… Is this the power of the god?

“Fire!!” (Serene)

A pause of a few seconds. A moment later, my vision is dyed white. Although it is the second blow, the Magic contains more power than the first.

A blow fired by combining the power of Yggdra’s outstanding Magi. In terms of power alone, it is undoubtedly one of the best in Yggdra’s long history, and most Monsters won’t leave any dust behind if they take it directly.

The light clears out. In the silence, I hear an exasperated voice.

“……………… Don’t tell me you haven’t heard the story? You are making me waste my time.” (Keller)

Cover in *kirakira* sparkling particles, it stands calmly there unconcerned.

A strange gray mask and crude clothes that give off a somewhat barbaric impression. The rings attached to its bony limbs rub against each other, making a small sound.

Keller. An ancient god created by an out-of-control World Tree.

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At first glance, it doesn’t look strong, but no one would be fooled by its appearance. There is no way it is weak. In my eyes, I can see the powerful strength Keller has.

Right now, Keller certainly possesses some power and exists right there.

An alien presence that makes you understand at first glance that there is no possibility of a peaceful talk. Even though our line of sight doesn’t meet, my body feels like it wants to tremble.

The *kirakira* sparkling particles surrounding its body are the result of an interception technique provided by Yggdra’s barrier. The power that is supposed to undermine external enemies――Has no effect on it. A ball of light is floating in front of Keller. A huge amount of compressed Magic power. But it is not Keller who created it.

That is――The attack that we have just fired earlier. The technique has been compressed into a spherical shape.

“What………… On earth――” (Serene)

A ball of light shining quietly. However, the destructive energy contained within is still alive and well.

I have never heard of someone stopping a spell like that. Even if it were possible to create a barrier strong enough to completely block the blow of that light, I doubt it would be able to create a scene like this. As always, there is no sign of any Magic from Keller. All that I can see with my eyes is the vast amount of Mana Materials hidden within Keller’s body.

Keller does not answer my question. Bright, glowing eyes peeking out of the mask eye socket. It says in a hushed voice.

“The heroes of this era seem to be extremely stupid. But………… Well, fine. Right now――It is, the curse. Did he say he has turned into a statue――” (Keller)

A curse………… Hh!?

There is only one thing that comes to mind.

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Today, we are supposed to lift Luke Saikol’s curse.

I don’t know what in the world is going on. However, if Keller’s goal is Luke Saikol, he must be protected at all costs.

The statue of Luke is still in my mansion.

Keller points the tip of his finger upward. With just that, the stopped ball of light is shot up into the sky as if time started to move again.

It seems that it is not that time has stopped. The true nature of its power is――Unknown.

Keller’s face and gaze turn in one direction without hesitation. This is the direction in which my mansion is located.

“Over there, huh――” (Keller)

“Stop it, Miles!!” (Serene)

“Hh!?” (Keller)

Keller doesn’t see us as enemies, at least for now. If we run away without attacking it any further, it might not come after us.

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However, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is our benefactor. There is no way I can take that option.

If the statue is destroyed, no matter what I do, I will not be able to restore him and the fact that Keller is targeting Luke means that Luke Saikol may possibly be Keller’s natural enemy.

Miles answers my call and transforms the earth to create a huge cage that wraps around Keller.

I don’t understand the true nature of its power. Our status is too far apart. But that is no reason not to fight. I swear on my pride as Spirit People――.

Trap in a cage that grew out of the ground, Keller’s eyes clearly see me for the first time. A slight glimpse of agitation can be seen deep within its shining eyes.

“Blow it away, Finis!!” (Ruin)

“Everyone, don’t let it touch Luke Saikol!!” (Lapis)

Ruin roars and Lapis commands.

The cage, which is supposed to be strongly constructed, is torn apart as if bursting from the inside.

And so, the battle against the worst enemy in the history of Yggdra began.ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ No(ᴠ)ᴇlFire.nᴇt

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Thanks for reading! Ganbare, ganbare Serene! Don’t let Keller lift Luke’s curse XD! Also, I added the illustration of Cry meeting Keller in Cry’s dream in chapter 362 part 2.