Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ - Chapter 355.2: 《Infinite Variety's》 Strategy

We cut through the wind and dexterously fly through the forest. Tino’s Car Technique, which was already amazing, has improved to the next level in such a short time. We passed through the dense forest at high speed, and Tino, who was driving Car-kun in front of me, swept away the branches and leaves that occasionally blocked our path, so I didn’t even get hit by one of them.

Even with Mimic-kun, Tino, and me on board, Car-kun is quite fast. Even if Car-kun had let me ride by myself, I might have hit a tree if I had been in control. Tino’s profile is somewhat tense as she operates Car-kun. She had just gotten into a terrible mess due to a curse incident, so it is understandable that she would have such a look on her face.

But if I can make an excuse…… This time, I think running away from enemies with me would be easier than having a spartan session with Liz……

“What a powerful…… Presence! Even though we should have taken a big roundabout path! Master~, their gaze…… I can feel them. So this is――A Level 10 Treasure Shrine!” (Tino)

“………… Un, un, that’s right.” (Cry)

I can feel fear in her voice. However, Tino’s body is no longer trembling. She must have made up her mind. A Hunter’s true value is revealed only in a desperate situation.

And I don’t feel anyone looking at me at all tho’…… Well, I won’t say anything.

Tino moves forward, maneuvering the carpet while occasionally changing direction. Who could believe that the girl in front of me had been completely free of trouble until a few years ago? I am even losing at the only thing I am good at, losing at being a Relic user.

I am glad I have Tino accompany me. There are so many similar sights in this forest that I probably wouldn’t even have been able to reach the North side by myself.

“Master~…… Uhm…… What should I do once we get there? I know it sounds pathetic, but…… Uhm…… I intend to fight with all my might, but I might not be strong enough, against the Phantoms of the 【Temple of Origin】 .” (Tino)

“Un, un, that’s right. But don’t worry. The purpose this time is to buy time, so there is a point in the fight. If you want, Tino, you can hide inside Mimic-kun.” (Cry)

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I will probably have to hide too, you know. However, to think that Tino is planning to fight with all her might against Phantoms of a Level 10 Treasure Shrine, she has got a lot of guts. Tino *bikuri* stops moving at my suggestion. Just like this, she takes several deep breaths, but then she turns around and says as if she had made up her mind.

“No…… I too, since I have been chosen by Master~, I will live up to your expectations this time!! I can’t become a great Hunter if I keep hiding!!” (Tino)

“………… We-Well said. Tino is a *erai, erai* good girl, good girl.” (Cry)

It seems like she is full of motivation. And my heart hurts. I guess I will never become a good Hunter since I am always hiding, huuuh. Tino always meets my expectations. This time too, her carpet handling exceeded my expectations. To be honest, I rely on Tino for everything from directions to driving.

“W-Well, this much shouldn’t be enough for you to praise me this much――We’re going to enter the North side from now on. Where should we go down?” (Tino)

Tino tells me this while blushing a little. So we arrived at our destination, huh…… I didn’t notice it at all. *Yare, yare* Good grief, forests are always like this――.

We are just about to reach a slightly open area. There is also space to put the device, so I think this is a good place. Sytry told me I can do whatever I want. The main actors this time are Sytry and the others, so if I can attract the attention of the Phantoms even a little and reduce their burden, it would be a big win for me.

“Then I guess you can drop me off here.” (Cry)

“!? Eh? R-Right here?” (Tino)

Tino looks at me with wide eyes and a shocked expression, but she lowers the carpet as instructed. From here on out, it is a race against time.

“I will get ready, so Tino, be on the lookout for the 【Temple of Origin】!” (Cry)

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“!? B-Be on the lookout, but the 【Temple of Origin】 is right there――――N-No, it’s nothing. I understand.” (Tino)

“If a Phantom approaches, slow it down. You can defeat it if you want.” (Cry)

“Fueee!?” (Tino)

Tino makes a strange noise. I quickly approach Mimic-kun and ask it to pull out the device.

Mimic-kun spits out an armful of Mana Materials Stirring Device.

The more I look at it, the more bizarre the device is. The structure itself seems simple, but how is it possible to manipulate the invisible Mana Materials with a device like this? This world is full of mysteries.

Well, I am not interested in how the device works. The only thing that matters to me is how to activate it. I have been told that I can do whatever I want, but I am going to match the startup time with Sytry. When I check my watch, I see that I still have a little bit of time left, so I decide to play my trump card.

Tino *chirachira* glances at me. I guess she is curious about what I am going to do. I give instructions to Mimic-kun in a badass voice.

“Mimic-kun, please take out the cursed item I put in the other day.” (Cry)

“!? Cursed items!?” (Tino)

Tino lets out a hysterical voice. I am pleased that Tino is so surprised. There is no Relic I have that can take on the Phantoms of a Level 10 Treasure Shrine.

However, if it is not limited to Relics――Then I do have some.

One of the causes of the recent uproar in the Imperial Capital. The worst curse created by humans, which once competed on equal terms against multiple Ultra-High Level Hunters, including Ark.

After the uproar, by chance, I was left with the most powerful cursed item.

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