Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~ - C.332.2: Lifting the Curse ②Feb 26, 2024

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Serene *butsubutsu* mumbles as she looks up at the rain clouds.

B-But All these coincidences Maybe it is possible (Serene)

I'm sorry, okay. I am sorry for doing something weird No matter how dire the situation may be in the face of a world crisis, your interpretation is too forced.

It would be too disrespectful to the storm to claim that this is a storm.

Then, as I am thinking about that, a revelation comes to me.

No, wait a sec? Could it be that this prophecy indicates Ark's arrival?

Ark Rodan is so skilled at manipulating lightning that he has earned the Alias Silver Lightning Star (Ginsei Banrai), and it goes without saying that he is a Hunter with first-class abilities. Incidentally, he comes from a family of heroes who defeated a god. Doesn't that prophecy indicate that I will summon Ark to solve this case?

I don't really get the part about being cloaked in a storm, but well, since he can use lightning, he can surely do the same with a storm. Probably.

If we interpret it like this, it would be natural for me to return to the Imperial Capital to summon Ark. Everything is to save the worldThe me of today is brilliant.

I smile and say this to a confused Serene.

Well, well, calm down. Serene's interpretation is probably wrong, but I have an idea. I have been thinking about it for a long time, but what Serene said just now convinced me. (Cry)

Eh? What do you mean, by you have an idea? Is there a way to deal with the calamity god? (Serene)

There is. In this era, there is a hero of salvation named Ark Rodan. And what's more, there is no need to hide it, I am Ark's friend No, we are now best friends.

Since Serene was holed up in Yggdra, she probably didn't know about his existence. If she had known about him, it would have clicked the moment she heard about lightning.

As I am about to open my mouth to tell her about it, Lapis snorts and interrupts me.

Hmph It is so obvious. Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka), tell her the name of the Party you brought with you. (Lapis)

Eh? It is Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)1 , right Huh (Cry)

Eh? Seriously?

Serene opens her eyes and looks at Lapis. Lapis crosses her arms and says as if it is obvious.

The Lightning mentioned in the prophecy is probably us. We, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai), are skilled in the art of manipulating natureEspecially in the art of manipulating lightning. (Lapis)

But Lapis, what does it mean by being cloaked by it, desu? (Kruz)

Kruz, you are often entwined with Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka), aren't you. That's what it means. (Lapis)

!? I-I'm not entwined with him, desu! Right, Yowaningen?? (Kruz)

Kruz turns red and asks me to agree with her, but I see If you ask me that, I feel like she is entwined with meHey, is interpreting a prophecy like that alright?

I have vaguely noticed this for some time now, but Lapis also says random stuff sometimes.

In the first place, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) is certainly excellent, but Ark's rating is definitely higher. If I am going to ask one, I would rather ask the latter lightning.

I gently turn my gaze toward the members of Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai). The members of Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) couldn't hide their shock at Lapis's sudden declaration.

Of course, it will be like this. Let's say we accept that Lightning refers to a Magi who can freely manipulate lightning, but in what world would anyone refer to being entwined with Kruz as being cloaked in storms?

However, Ark is in the Imperial Capital and Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) is right in front of me. What's more, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) is going to be cooperating with me from now on. It would be a bad idea to say too much here. It is a waste of time even if we argue, and either way, what we are going to do won't change. If it doesn't work, I will think about it then.

I sigh and look at Kruz, who is *purupuru* shaking.

Well, let's try with this lightning over here for now. (Cry)

!? (Kruz)

Well, to begin with, I don't have any plans to stop the calamity today

We proceed toward the World Tree with Eliza leading the way. Now that I think about it, it might be the first time that I am going to a Treasure Shrine with Eliza without Liz and the others.

The members are Eliza Beck, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai), Serene, and myself. And Mimic-kun. Unfortunately, Car-kun didn't listen to me, so I had to leave him behind. Although he is still inside Mimic-kun, he is completely attached to Tino.

The strategy is simple. Eliza will go ahead and confirm the number of Phantoms. Depending on the number, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) and Eliza will work together to guide, stall, or annihilate them. My responsibility is to work with Serene to lift Luke's curse. There is a question of what I can do, but my role also serves as an escort for Serene while staying close to her. There is also Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) who is in charge of the main battle, so if something happens, I should be able to buy time until Serene can escape inside Mimic-kun.

The path to the World Tree is just a path through the forest, but the World Tree gradually grows larger as we approach, making it quite impressive.

Even though I know that a dangerous Treasure Shrine has appeared at its base, my heart is pounding at the sight of something so majestic. The Black World Tree that caused a fuss in the Imperial Capital seems like nothing compared to it.

By the way, Serene. Are there any other Magi in Yggdra? I heard that Yggdra is guarded by several powerful Spirits (Cry)

Yes. Of course there are, but all of them, are already, gone. Originally, Yggdra had two more spirits of the same rank as Milles. The main warriors of Yggdra already challenged the Temple of Origin to destroy the god's egg, but none of them ever returned. The reason I decided to come and pick you up in person is because Milles, the only Spirit left behind, only obeyed the Yggdra Royal Family. (Serene)

This is the first time I have heard of it, but that is normal. A Temple-type Treasure Shrine will collapse as long as the boss is defeated.

The quickest way to destroy the Treasure Shrine is to destroy the being before it becomes a god, and there is no reason why Serene and the people of Yggdra, who have a strong sense of responsibility and stayed even after the anomaly occurred to the World Tree, would not take action against that anomaly.

I have more cause for concern now, but as long as we don't go deep into the Treasure Shrine, it won't be a problem, probably. Why didn't you tell me that kind of information first?

Yggdra's warriors were aiming for the deepest part of the Treasure Shrine to defeat it before the advent of the god. However, since they did not return alive, and since their guardian spirits did not return, they probably fell in mid-stride. If possible, I would like to return them to Yggdra But I understand. For now, the first thing is to lift the curse and stop the god's resurrection. (Serene)

Un, un, that's right. (Cry)

I am the one who is completely ready to call Ark, but it is not like I plan to do nothing. Our Members are strong, so the Mana Materials Intoxication will probably pass soon. And when they feel better, I am sure Liz and the others will want to challenge the Treasure Shrine with Ark and his group. Don't tell me maybe the storm in the prophecy about the lightning and the storm refers to our Members.

While I am thinking about that, Eliza stops on the spot.

We're about to reach the Treasure Shrine soon. From here on, follow my instructions. (Eliza)

Blown by the wind, many green leaves *hirahira* flutter down from the sky. The palm-sized, lush leaves are unlike any other plant I had ever seen.

It is the leaves of the World Tree.

From several dozen meters away, the density of falling leaves is no longer normal. From that point onwards, we would be under the World Tree. The leaves are spread thickly like a carpet. Serene says in a whispering voice.

In the past Only the withered leaves were falling. The accumulation of Mana Materials is changing the World Tree. Old records say this is the beginning of the end. (Serene)

Even though I, who is supposed to be comfortable, feel a stirring in my heart. The Members of Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) clutch their staff nervously. Lapis also seems more nervous than usual.

This pressure Hmph. So Absolute Shadow (Zetsu Ei) was scouting here every day in person. (Lapis)

It's definitely the top one in the list of Treasure Shrine I've visited. If you're not a Spirit People, you can't endure it for long. Kuu, are you okay? (Eliza)

Aaah, thank you. I am fine. I am a little different from normal people. (Cry)

Even if I am like this, I had spent the first few years exploring the same Treasure Shrine as the other Members of Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei). And yet, my strength had hardly improved.

There is no doubt that Luke and the others have outstanding Mana Material-related talents, but the reason my abilities didn't improve at all is because I am too untalented. As long as I am adventuring with Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei), I should have normally become an excellent Hunter even if I have no talent.

But compared to ordinary citizens, I am farFar below them.

Mana Material Intoxication occurs when you take in an excessive amount of Mana Material, so there is no way someone like me, who can barely take in any Mana Materials, would be affected by Mana Materials. Even the Lost Inn didn't affect me a bit and on the contrary, I would like to be intoxicated a bit.

I take a deep breath and fill my lungs with Mana Materials. Eliza, who has closed her eyes and *pyokopyoko* moved her ears to look for any presence, opens her eyes and nods broadly.

After all, I think, now Is our chance. There are almost no Phantom. With this number, we should be able to draw them all Should be. I'll attract them so Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) will cover me with their attacks. (Eliza)

So you are going to attract all of them, huh She is usually as absentminded as me, but when we need to count on her, she can really do it. Well then, let's go help Luke shall we.

Thanks for reading! Is Lapis more of an airhead than we thought or was she just joking? Either way, let's see how this lightning fare against the Treasure Shrine

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Hoshi no Seirai: It means Sacred Lightning Star