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

Chapter208，Part2: 2 - Living Calamity SP

Chapter 208 Living Calamity SP

Part 2

I was able to push the Imouto Kitsune along with the Aburaage duties to someone who needed her power, moreover, I was able to dispose of the tail. I had it buried deep in the ground, so I am sure it will disappear with time. On top of that, I even got a smartphone.

Today, I am more brilliant than ever.

Sytry, who was walking next to me, said as she *chirachira* glanced behind her. She seems to be concerned about the village.

It wasn’t a very big village, to say the least. According to the information I had learned beforehand, it was built for a tree-planting project, but it didn’t seem to be going well.

It seems that the surrounding land is barren, and Monsters native to the Country of the Sand, such as the Great Sand Scorpion, roam the land. Even if I was doing it while in a comfortable state, I don’t want to work in a village on top of a vein where Monsters tend to gather (Even if it is not enough to create a Treasure Shrine).

“Sometimes I have trouble following Cry-san’s thoughts.” (Sytry)

“It is because I am not really doing it neatly, you know.” (Cry)

“The tail… What a waste……” (Sytry)

The Imouto Kitsune may be a mere lackey, but that doesn’t change the fact that she has the power of a god in the eyes of small people like us.

I don’t know much about her powers, but I am sure she can at least make it rain. Even if she couldn’t do it, she would surely be a reliable guard in this harsh environment. She is very perceptive for a Phantom.

I told them that it might fail or that maybe it might not work, so I won’t be at fault for anything.

Aaah, it feels so good to do something good.

“Not to apologize or anything, but the cargo we unloaded from the airship… Let’s send them that too.” (Cry)

I heard that the tree-planting project was quite difficult. The villagers there were all thin. Most of the cargo was preserved food, but it was better than nothing. There might even be a few Aburaage left.

Sytry-chan, who was still looking back, unusually *pukuu* puffed out her cheeks and said.

“As you will.” (Sytry)

“That tail is too dangerous to experiment with.” (Cry)

“…… And you gave something like that to the villagers?” (Sytry)

Sytry frowned. So, I made an excuse for myself.

“…… This and that is a different story.” (Cry)

I didn’t give it away. I threw it away. I abandoned it, its responsibilities and all of that comes with it, by burying it in a hole.

We can just pretend that we didn’t see anything dangerous. If there’s nothing you can do about it, just bury it deep into the ground. If you have a problem with that, tell it to the monster fox at the 【Lost Inn】.

“Now, all we have to do is come up with an excuse and it will be perfect.” (Cry)

Well, I heard that Term and Kechakchakka are still in the 【Lost Inn】, so I feel like it is going to be quite alright.

“…… So you are also going to bury your explanation in a hole too?” (Sytry)

“Come on, Sytry. Don’t sulk.” (Cry)

“I am not sulking, but………… That tail, I wanted it too, you know……” (Sytry)

Sytry said something disturbing. Apparently, Sytry wanted to grow a tail too.

I kinda want to see it, but…… My stomach can’t handle having two tails in our Party.

“That’s…… Something we don’t need anymore.” (Cry)

Freedom and peace are the best.

I *ponpon* patted Sytry on the back, who was giving off an unusually nostalgic vibe, and squinted up at the sky.

§

In high spirits, I left Sytry and went back to my room to get my phone, feeling pleasantly tired, and Kruz, who had changed into her usual robe, came into my room as if she was expecting me.

It seems that her Magic exhaustion had been recovered and her complexion is much better than yesterday. She looked at me with a frown and a sullen look in her eyes and said first thing.

“Yowaningen, where have you been? Desu. Apparently, Franz has something to talk about with you, desu.” (Kruz)

“I thought he said the escort plan was going to be done without us…… I wonder what he wants? …… Kruz, you come too.” (Cry)

“You’re the only one they’re calling, desu. I don’t care about Yowaningen who is so secretive anymore, desu. You’re on your own, desu. Hey, Yowaningen, don’t grab me! Desu! Don’t touch me, don’t be so overly-familiar, I don’t remember forgiving you yet, desu!” (Kruz)

I am sure they haven’t found out about the Imouto Kitsune yet. Is it about Term and Kechakchakka? One after another… Everyone is relying on me too much.

I have made up my mind. I will definitely retire when I get back to the Imperial Capital. That’s right, why don’t I just take responsibility for screwing up with the escort and quit?

Even though I was finally going to play with my smartphone…… While feeling disappointed, I pushed Kruz’s back which was easily pushable, and headed for Franz-san’s room.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Tsundere Kruz is so cute!

But if Sytry also got a tail, what do you think she will do with it? Hope she won’t put it on Kilkill-kun XD

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