Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ - Chapter 373.2: Prestige

Imperial Capital of Zebrudia. In a room on the second floor of an inn along the main street, I, Zultan, am giving my report by using a Symphonic Stone connected to the Explorer Association Headquarters.

“Yes. It is such an absurd story――I think the credibility is quite low. My honest opinion, having heard the story myself, is that the tone of 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 lacked weight. The evaluation of the other participants such as Branch Manager Gark and Franz-kyo, who were also present, seemed to share my opinion. It is because there are many times when Yggdra-related matters turn out to be fake after all.” (Zultan)

Light poured in from the large windows. The Imperial Capital of Zebuldia is even more prosperous than I have heard, and the streets are packed with people that you wouldn’t see in smaller cities even on festival days. It is a well-known fact that Treasure Hunters played a major role in the development of this country.

However, the foundation that supports the Treasure Hunters’ activities is the Explorer Association.

It is only thanks to the Explorer Association’s management that Treasure Hunters have achieved the status they have today. Information sharing. Job placement. Education and autonomy. I am not saying that all Treasure Hunters are problematic, but in my opinion, Hunters are too careless.

From information shared from unreliable sources to exaggerated self-assessments of their abilities. There are still many criminals who are former Hunters who mistakenly believe that only physical strength matters. It took a long time for the Explorer Association’s Certification Level to gain the trust of society.

Thanks to the efforts of those who came before, the status of Treasure Hunters seems unshakable. However, that is a misconception.

Among these, Yggdra-related matters are considered particularly dangerous as they could undermine the credibility of the Explorer Association.

Yggdra. The legendary city said to exist at the center of the world. The testimony of the Spirit People confirms its existence, but few have ever been there. It is said that the city is home to many rare natural materials and that a highly advanced civilization has been built by the Spirit People, who possess advanced magical technology.

Everyone wants information about this city. And there were even multiple national-scale exploration projects carried out to find the city.

That is why information about that city is so valuable.

The problem is that Hunters have brought in information about Yggdra many times before, and all of it has been false. Still, if the information that is brought in has not been made public, and if it has been determined internally to be a mistake, then there would have been no problem.

However, there are also some cases where the information is deemed true.

It is the role of the Explorer Association to ensure the reliability of the information brought to them. The Explorer Association is trusted because they thoroughly investigate unconfirmed information.

It can be a blunder that shakes the Explorer Association to its very core.

Even the Branch Manager of the Explorer Association is blinded by the big catch that is Yggdra. The more valuable the information is, the more eager they are to achieve success.

Such a mistake cannot be tolerated again. This is why all information relating to Yggdra is now in the custody of the Investigation Department. That is because it is difficult to uncover information designed to deceive the Explorer Association――.

There I added something to my report.

“Well, but…… It is true that the report was far too obvious and sloppy for a Level 8. There may be some other motive behind it. I will keep an eye on the situation and report back once the results are known.” (Zultan)

For example――It could be that he is using it as bait to catch organizations that are after Yggdra’s information. According to the information in the database, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 has destroyed many organizations in the past. The Explorer Association would never tolerate using a bait that would shake the foundations of their trust, but this is far more likely than thinking that 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is just a thoughtless idiot.

I sigh as I cut the call of the Symphonic Stone. Although we have managed to prevent the worst-case scenario from happening, I am still very disappointed that the plans to establish a branch office in Yggdra have been scrapped.

I will also have to apologize once again for causing Franz-kyo trouble due to what a Hunter from the Explorer Association said. There is no way he would pass the Level 9 exam like this. To pass the Level 9 exam, he has to make great achievements without making any mistakes.

With this incident, the Explorer Association has tarnished the image of the great nation of Zebrudia, has been unable to establish a branch in Yggdra, and has lost a new Level 9 candidate. In addition to this huge loss, I must now reexamine whether 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 achievements up to now are true or not. If it is from a low level it would be one thing, but that is what it means to have the trust of a Level 8 shaken. Just thinking about the job to do is already tiresome.

The only stroke of luck for me is that I am able to visit Zebrudia, a place I have always wanted to visit at least once. I let out a long, soul-destroying sigh and look out the window.

Then, I suddenly noticed that people walking back and forth on the main street stopping and looking in one direction.

Their eyes are wide open, and some of them have their mouths *pokan* wide open.

Several carriages suddenly stop, and the passengers hastily get off. The commotion in the street swells in an instant, until it becomes obvious to me, who is peeking from the second floor.

What on earth is going on?

Although confused, I open the window and lean out to see the direction in which everyone is looking.

And then――For a moment, I cannot believe my eyes.

My heart *dokun* pounds hard and a cold chill runs down my spine. I instinctively lean further out the window and open my eyes as wide as possible, trying to confirm what I had seen, what I am seeing.

What is there is――A crowd of people. A crowd of dozens of people. It grows larger, absorbing the people passing by, like a wave or a parade.

And the one leading the group is the Level 8 Hunter I have just parted ways with, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.

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However, he is not alone.

Strangely enough, amidst the commotion, their voice is clearly audible.

“So many――I can’t believe there are so many humans! And they are all following us, human!” (Serene)

“I-I wonder why…… It is a mystery.” (Cry)

The voice comes from the woman walking next to 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 responds in his usual relaxed voice.

She is an extremely beautiful woman in her prime, but she is no ordinary woman.

She is a Spirit People. But she is not just any Spirit People.

As a member of the Explorer Association from the Headquarters, I have met Spirit People many times.

Her status is different. Her status as being is not comparable. I have confidence in my eyes. I can tell. Surely, people instinctively sense it too. There is an irresistible radiance hidden in her slender figure. That is the very reason why a wave of people has formed.

The Royal Family of Spirit People, who are said to rule over Yggdra. A “High-ranking Spirit Person (High Noble)”.

Im-Impossibleeee!!

“Ah…” (Zultan)

Suddenly, my field of vision starts spinning and the ground comes closer. It is only after feeling a strong impact running through my entire body that I realize I have leaned too far out and fallen out of the window.

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