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

Chapter 418.2: Condition

I get into the Spider that is parked in front of the building and instruct it to head to Ohii-sama’s building. Even at night, the Spiders run through the brightly lit city of Code, jumping from building to building. After all, big spiders are better than small ones………… And they move around on their own, so you can sleep inside them too.

But really what happened to Nora-san? Her behavior changed drastically in the middle…… Next time I should bring her a get-well gift.

The interior of the big Spider is too spacious for one person to use, but it does allow you to lie down and stretch your legs out in comfort. As I close my eyes in the almost vibrationless Spider, I notice I have forgotten something important.

“I forgot to get a souvenir for Ohii-sama!” (Cry)

It is outrageous that I have no souvenir to bring back after spending several days sightseeing and searching for Relics for personal reasons. In addition, I am one of Ohii-sama’s Royal Guards and I have even been given Royal Mechanized Soldier Guards to go outside.

I think I have a fairly good relationship with Ohii-sama, but even between close friends, courtesy is important.

I hit the Spider that is about to leap to one building, stopping it in place. It is already pitch black outside.

“Souvenirs…… I can’t go home unless I get some souvenirs somewhere, man.” (Cry)

There were no stores or anything and I couldn’t get any Relic.

It is not like I didn’t get anything. I got a small Spider in Tony-san’s area (although it is broken), and in Nora-san’s area, I have already sent the supplements and strengthening accessories I ordered for Zaza and the others back to their base. But those practical items probably wouldn’t be very suitable as souvenirs.

“………… Yosh, let’s not go home today and find a random place to stay.” (Cry)

I will go to Nora-san or Tony-san’s place tomorrow and ask them if they have anything. The moment I make that decision in my mind, I feel a sudden shock that shakes my brain.

『Don’t joke with me! Go home right now!』 (?)

“………… Eh?” (Cry)

When I notice it, I am already standing alone in a white space. A familiar voice is coming down from the ceiling.

『Do you bastard, understand that I, have gone, to great lengths, to send you back home!』 (?)

“Ah…… Eh………… Um………… The (Self-proclaimed) King!” (Cry)

This is the second time I have come to this space. Even though I am quite forgetful, I won’t forget about it since it is the second time I have been here in such a short period of time. As Rusha said, this is really teleportation, huh……

『Oi! Surely you haven’t forgotten my name, have you!?』 (Cross)Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“W-well, well, calm down. Tell me what is going on first. What did you mean by you have gone to great lengths?” (Cry)

I, am not good at remembering names, see…… The King of Code is silent for a while, then he openly clicks his tongue and continues.

『Even though you invaded my territory, I stopped all the pursuit! That Nora said something stupid like you should go to the prison immediately, so I told her to let you go immediately! And yet, you will stay at some random place, you say!? Don’t joke with me!』 (Cross)

This self-proclaimed king is also somewhat emotionally unstable. Somehow, being a Hunter like this makes me realize that human emotions can fluctuate quite dramatically.

“…… Ou-sama1, are you perhaps watching me?” (Cry)

『I am, not doing it, because, I want to!!』 (Cross)

I feel like I am being scolded more than the last time we talked. What in the world did I do? …… I just said that I wanted to find some souvenirs before going home, you know.

And in the first place, why is this king trying to send me home so quickly?

The King speaks to me, who has no idea why I have been suddenly summoned, in a hushed voice.

『…… It’s fine, just go home right now.』 (Cross)

“…… Yeah?” (Cry)

『Go home right now! You are one of Alisha’s Royal Guards, aren’t you!』 (Cross)

My eyes open wide in surprise at his unexpected words. As I blink my eyes, the king reprimands me.

『To think you left for five days in a row, do you have no pride as a member of the Royal Guard! Seriously!』 (Cross)

No…… Well about that…… It is a bit of a problem if you question me about my pride. Well, even for me I didn’t expect that it would have taken so many days.

The king continues as if he is speaking to a child.

『Listen okay? Don’t make any detours, just go back home immediately. Once you get back, you will understand everything. Got it? All you have to do is keep quiet and obey.』 (Cross)

“Y-Yes…………” (Cry)

I easily succumb to the pressure and nod. Well, souvenirs aren’t really essential after all…… If anyone says anything, I will just blame it on the king.

『I am busy alright. I cannot just keep looking at Alisha! Don’t bother me! Hurry up and go home! Do you understand?』 (Cross)

He says it again as if to emphasize the point, and once again I am overcome with a strong dizziness. The next thing I know, I am back inside the Spider. Seriously, he just called me out of the blue and didn’t even give me a reason. What a troublesome guy.

He said I will understand everything, but if something happened he should have just dealt with it himself.

I sigh and give instructions to the parked Spider, directing it to head towards my base.

Thanks for reading! Here the extra chapter thanks to Dan Nguyen For the self proclaim king to contact Cry, what happened to Alisha?

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1. Ou-sama: It means King-sama.