Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ - Chapter 377.2: Review Board

Chapter 377.2: Review Board

“……………… Hh………… You’ve so easily ignored my plans――Well whatever. If you insist, there’s no way I can stop you. Do as you like, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.” (Gark)

!? How can such a ridiculous story be possible? It can’t be true. Something is wrong.

”Branch Manager Gark (Gark-Shibucho)” leans forward and *girori* glares at me. However, his mouth is smiling.

Do as you like, huh…… I want to stop being a Hunter now.

Serene seems to have misunderstood something and starts *hirahira* waving her hands. Thanks for the support……

I want to scream right now that I don’t want to be reviewed, but the atmosphere is so prominent that I cannot. Even I cannot ruin this atmosphere.

I put the problem off.

After all, I don’t think I will be able to pass the Level 9 review by myself, and on the off chance I do, I will just refuse. Let’s do that.

Kaiser says in a small voice.

“Is that the head of Zebrudia’s branch? He seems like quite the powerful man……” (Kaiser)

“………… Huh? Gark-san was a former Level 7 Hunter, you know. I think his Alias was 《War Demon (Senki)》, but don’t you know that?” (Cry)

“Ahh…… I’m sorry about that. I can remember Hunters above Level 8, but I just can’t remember any information about those Level 7 and below. Maybe it’s because I’m not interested………… After all, there’s no point in looking down.” (Kaiser)

Kaiser says some crazy things even though Level 7 Hunters are top-class Hunters. Well, I can’t even remember the name of the Level 8 so I can’t say anything…… Noticing that we are quietly talking, the chairman clears his throat once again. I instinctively straighten up.

“*Kohon* Ahem. 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 Kaiser Sigurd. 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden

)》 Saya Kuromizu. And 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 Cry Andrich. First of all, on behalf of the Explorer Association, I would like to thank you all for your contributions thus far.” (Chairman)

Thank you for your contribution, huh. It reminds me of all the incidents I have been involved in while working as a Hunter. Looking back, my luck really was the worst. And the way I drag my teammates down is terrible. I want to reflect on that.

“Regardless of the outcome of the review, there is no doubt that your abilities are outstanding even in this day and age.” (Chairman)

“However, the Level 9 title that you will be challenging from now on is a title given to Treasure Hunters who have accomplished unparalleled feats across the world. Currently, there are only――12 Treasure Hunters in the world who hold the title of Level 9.” (Chairman)

Only 12 people. There are 3 Level 10s, so if you reach Level 9, you will be in the top 20 Hunters in the world. Kaiser and Saya’s eyes are shining quietly. I am sure my eyes are dead right now. Well, I don’t intend to take the exam, but this atmosphere is unbearable.

Realizing how bad the timing is and how easily I am getting swayed by the flow as ever, I sigh and mutter to myself.

“………… Seriously, what a farce.” (Cry)

I have no intention of becoming Level 9, yet here I stand, unable to say anything. If this isn’t hilarious, then what could be? If that is how it is, I shouldn’t have followed Eva. I am not even listening to the explanation about my Clan leveling up, nor am I ordering a parfait, so what on earth had I come all the way here to do?

This is the perfect example of “It is too late to regret it now.” While I am feeling disgusted by my own helplessness, Kaiser suddenly bursts out laughing.

“Hahaha, he’s right! Even I was hesitant to say it aloud, but you’re absolutely right, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》! “Chairman (Gicho), we don’t have time to put up with this farce!” (Kaiser)

“………… What do you mean?” (Chairman)

I want to know what he means. I am right? What? Kaiser isn’t going to take the exam either? I don’t mind you picking a fight with the chairman, but please stop bringing up the name of 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 !!

“《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 and this 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 have already seen through you! We know that the Explorer Association intends to pass all of us during this review!” (Kaiser)

“!? The review hasn’t even started yet.” (Chairman)

Stop…… Stop bringing up my name. I didn’t see through it! I never said a word about that!

“Even I was planning to let you cook a little longer, but *umu*, it’s true that it’s a waste of time. In the first place, putting aside 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka

)》, it’s unnatural for Hunters like Saya and me to be put through a Level 9 review! The Explorer Association wouldn’t want to test Hunters who have almost no chance of passing, after all.” (Kaiser)

Kaiser, I don’t know if you have a high or low opinion of yourself. You just said you have no chance of winning……

“We’ve already got a good idea of how we’ll pass the review. You’ll force us to take on difficult requests under the guise of testing us! If you say a world-class feat is necessary to be a Level 9, then you are going to impose us a test that would be a world-class feat and certify us as Level 9 if we pass it. Although the order is reversed and the method is quite forced, it makes sense. And I, myself, have already been aware of this from my prior research. Such irregular cases do, in fact, happen in the past!” (Kaiser)

“…………” (Chairman)

The manager of Kaiser’s branch office is holding his head. Gark-san has his arms crossed and looks calm for some reason, but his eyes are telling me that I am condemned to death. Apparently, Kaiser has made various preparations in advance in order to become Level 9.

“Fuhahahaha, silence, huh, did I hit the mark? But what pisses me off the most is that――You guys didn’t make a request to this 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 directly. You spread rumors that the review process would be lax and wait for Hunters like us, who have a hard time reaching Level 9, to get caught. It is outrageous to summon us, the so-called heroes, by such a sneaky means! If you really want to complete the request, you should explain the situation and make a nomination request! That way, I, too, will be able to move with ease!” (Kaiser)

Kaiser shouts loudly and points his finger at the chairman in an accusing manner. He knows absolutely no fear. However, the most troubling thing is that what he said is quite reasonable. I don’t think that logical argument always works, but the words that Kaiser Sigurd, a Level 8, said so confidently at this review session have a very strong persuasiveness.

Is it possible that the reason the chairman didn’t immediately refute is because there is some logic to what he said? Kaiser speaks to the silent chairman as if to deliver the final blow.

“Oops, be careful how you answer. We do not harm innocent people, but neither would we allow anyone to hurt our pride. It is true that Saya and I are a little far from Level 9, but that does not mean we are weak. You wouldn’t want to make an enemy of 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 with my Tempest Dancing and 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 with her “Smooth Smooth (Sara Sara)”1, would you?” (Kaiser)

Certainly, I don’t want to make them my enemy. Being on the same level as 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》 means they are better than Gark-san…… If you look at the numbers. Kaiser is now in full control. Saya, whose name was suddenly mentioned, seems taken aback. I am so jealous of Serene who seems to be having fun next to Gark-san for some reason. I want to go home……

Just as I am feeling completely drained, Kaiser *banban* slaps me on the back and says.

“And more than anything, if you take on 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 trump card that was revealed at the recent “Supreme Martial Art Festival (Buteisai)”――『Heavenly Destruction, God’s Raining Flower, Spear of Lightning  (Raisou Tenmetsujin Raika)』, not even a speck of dust will remain of this magnificent headquarters.” (Kaiser)Yôur favorite 𝒏ovels at n/𝒐(v)el/bin(.)com

Spear of Lightning………… Eh…… Wh-What?

Thanks for reading! Sasuga Cry, of course he already understands what the Explorer Association is planning But I never expected to see the return of Kryhi’s move here, so even the Buteisai was part of Cry’s master plan!

On another note, oof next chapter is an extra long chapter… So see you on saturday!

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1. Sarasara: rustling or smoothly just think of it as a demon fruit