Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ - Chapter 350.2: Sytry's Strategy ③

And that is when I notice something.

“…… But Ruin. Even though you just woke up――Do you really understand what is going on?” (Serene)

Ruin shrugs their shoulders, points to the other side of the door they came in from, and says.

“Aaah. I asked him. Will you allow me to participate?” (Ruin)

“………… *Yah, yah* Hey, hey, good morning.” (Cry)

From behind the door, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 appears while making a voice without zest.

I was wondering where he was, but maybe he was with Ruin. Or was Ruin’s awakening just as this human had assumed?

“Cry-san……!” (Sytry)

“They wanted to know what was going on, so we talked briefly. They say they wanted to fight. That’s fine, right?” (Cry)

His words are so light that they give no sense of the difficult mission that is about to be undertaken.

Even though there is a possibility that one of his friends might lose their life――Or even worse, there is a possibility that they would be wiped out, there is no anxiety in his voice.

Liz says in a sullen voice as 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 seems as unmotivated as ever.

“Eeeeh, but hey, Cry-chan. Don’t you think it’s unfair to come out of nowhere and steal the most delicious part? Even Ti and I want to fight a lot of Phantoms!” (Liz)

“!? I-I don’t really…………” (Tino)

Tino says in a weak-ass voice, but Liz isn’t listening. And she insists loudly.

“Besiiides! Even if I’m okay with it, Cry-chan’s share will be gone, right? Even if I allow “Princess Serene (Serene-kojo)” to take the dangerous East end, isn’t it somehow wrong to give Ruin the equally dangerous West end?” (Liz)

No way, don’t tell me that being placed in a dangerous place is considered a reward for 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》? I just wanted to bear at least a little of the burden――. Ruin receives a dangerous stare and frowns.

“……………… Right. If that is the case, I do not mind if I am not in the West end. I will do my best no matter where I am assigned.” (Ruin)

As Ruin concedes, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 *kyorokyoro* looks around and sighs despite this.

“*Ya-Yare yare* Go-Good grief. I will hand over the dangerous West side to Ruin. I am not interested in that……” (Cry)

“That’s right. 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, I think it’s time to see what you can do. We’ve been talking about it a lot, but since you’re the Leader, I think you have the right to choose the place where you want to protect. Don’t you think?” (Adler)

Adler stops what 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is saying by saying that. It is true that Sytry is the one who planned this strategy, but it is Cry who permitted it. As the Leader, he at least has the right to choose a location.

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It is said that the Certification Level given to Cry Andrich, Level 8, is proof of being a hero. And by the way, he is the brother of Lucia, the one who defeated Finis. Although his appearance does not give the impression of being strong, it would not be surprising if he declared that he would protect one place by himself like me.

Apparently, it seems that no one has any objection to Adler’s proposal. Sytry hands over the map with the eight checkpoints on which we plan to install the devices to 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 remains silent for a while, looking down at the map, but then he looks at Sytry and says.

“I would love to choose, but you have all made it this far, so taking the credit for everyone else’s success is kinda… You know.” (Cry)

“Well, if Cry-san gets involved, it will become easier……” (Sytry)

It will become…… Easier?

What she says is unbelievable. This time’s strategy is a defensive one. It is not something that can be managed simply by having high combat abilities. In front of me, who widens my eyes, the human says in a panic.

“E-Easier?? N-No, I didn’t mean it like that, not at all, you know――Hey Sytry. You know what I mean, right? I have no intention of choosing any of them.” (Cry)

“………… I see. I understand, Cry-san.” (Sytry)

He is not going to choose any of them……?

What does this mean? Up until now, this human has been focused on commanding, but this time he won’t have the luxury of doing that. I don’t know…… What his real intentions are. While everyone is quiet, Sytry says in a cheerful voice.

“I am not going to choose any of them. In other words――Cry-san will be in charge of the North side, is what you mean, right?” (Sytry)

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“Un, un, that’s right! …………………… Eh?” (Cry)

Everyone is stunned for a different reason than before.

In charge of the North side? Did he just say “In charge of the North side”?

The number of earth’s veins connected from the North side is almost the same as the South side. The calculations for where to install the devices have yet to be completed, but the number will likely be similar. Even though everyone is talking about somehow fortifying and defending the South side, I can only think that he is joking about trying to protect the same number of locations by himself. Such a thing would be absolutely impossible, even for Ruin who can use Finis.

Or maybe he is confident that he won’t be attacked? But even if there is some way to reduce the number of assailants――It is a mess. The area to be protected is too large. Maybe what he said is abnormal even for the members who have been working with him up until now, Lucia checks with him with a tense expression.

“………… Nii-san, what are you going to do now? It is not something you can protect by yourself, right? Instead of doing something stupid like that, please fight alongside us.” (Lucia)

“Fight!? ……………… N-No, fighting is a bit………… Well………… Um………… I have something I want to do as well. I don’t want people to expect too much from me, but rather than protecting, how should I say…… Yes. I think I can at least buy some time………… What do you think?” (Cry)

Buy time. At those words, everyone’s expressions softened a little.

It is more realistic than saying he will mow down all the Phantoms that will attack him. Still, it is not something ordinary to cover a wide area from the horde of Phantoms attacking and buy time until the device is activated――.

Adler, who is considering what he said, lets out a chuckle.

“Kuku………… Isn’t that interesting. That is why he is the legendary 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 who has created many legends.” (Adler)

“Actually, we only have enough devices for the South………… But well, if we can attract the Phantoms to the North side, the success rate of the operation will increase.” (Sytry)

“This a spectacular stage befitting Cry-chan, isn’t it?” (Liz)

Sytry puts her hands together and *nikoniko* smiles. Liz is also in a better mood, unlike before.

I don’t know what method he is going to use. However, it is about this human who has been able to control the situation without lifting a finger. I guess he must have some kind of plan in place this time as well.

I take a deep breath and plead in a low voice.

“Human, I know I am not in a position to say something like this, but…… I have a favor to ask of you.” (Serene)

“Eh? ………… You still have more?” (Cry)

《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 blinks his eyes and makes a wondering expression. 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 will be in charge of the North side by himself. Regardless of whether it is possible or not, it will be a huge boost in achieving the ultimate goal of stopping the World Tree from going out of control.

However, there is one problem.

“Um…… If possible, if only it is possible, I would like you to bring the Phantoms you have attracted here without killing them. I am not, asking you to bring all the Phantoms with you. But…… Well…… There is a possibility that the missing people from Yggdra, could have been taken over――” (Serene)

If Uno’s guess is correct, in order to save Yggdra warriors, we will need to use the power of depletion to erase just the Phantom part in the opponent. We don’t know how many of such Phantoms there are. It is possible that only Ruin, who is particularly powerful, can be saved, and we may not be able to save the others.

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However, I just can’t give up on them.

There is no need to think about which is easier between stalling for time without defeating the Phantoms or defeating it. The latter is overwhelmingly easier. Unless there is a significant difference in ability, it is difficult to subdue an opponent who attacks with the intent to kill you. The one who will attract them also has their lives at stake. I can’t complain even if I get yelled at for being unreasonable.

To me, who lowers my head and makes myself as small as possible as I beg, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 says with a *nikoniko* smile on his face.

“Aaah, that’s what you wanted to ask. Okay, okay, that’s totally fine. Un, un, there is a possibility of them being taken over, isn’t it. I get it, I get it. Don’t worry, there is no one better than me when it comes to not defeating the enemy. Or rather, I had no intention of defeating them from the beginning.” (Cry)

“!? I-I appreciate it!” (Serene)

I am speechless for a moment because he accepted it so easily. Hunters know best how difficult it is not to kill their prey. How much confidence does he have in himself to be able to agree so easily? He didn’t even raise an eyebrow at my selfish request.

On the contrary, to think it was his intention from the beginning――.

Even at this point, I still couldn’t sense any sense of greatness from 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 appearance. However, that thoughtless smile of his is just so reliable now.

Until recently, I had no idea Humans could be so reliable. We have always treated Humans as selfish and horrible beings, but when everything is over, maybe Yggdra should start interacting with humans.

“Then, please take care of the rest. I…… Have a lot of things to do……” (Cry)

Says the human with a half-hearted smile while quickly leaving the room.

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Thanks for reading! Time to show Infinite Variety’s real powaaa! Protect the North side by himself and capture all the Phantoms he is going to see. Sasuga Cry, a strategy worthy of a Level 8, but how is he going to do that!?

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