Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~

Chapter 403.1: Collaborator

《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. A Level 8 Hunter who is said to be able to see everything. One of the reasons that I, Kool, had thought of using the name of that Hunter, who had distinguished himself in Zebrudia by successfully executing many schemes that could be classified as ingenious and solved numerous difficult requests, to launch something like 《Strange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)》 was because, unlike combat ability, divine strategy is something that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

I figured we wouldn’t be found out. Kryhi Andrichhi is clearly an outstanding, talented person, and a perfect fit for being 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 fake. In fact, everything had been going well up until the time that he decided to participate in the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”. I had no plans to get close to Zebrudia and no one ever suspected him.

But I understand it clearly now.

It was pure luck that we hadn’t been noticed up until now. And setting up something like 《Strange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)》 was a huge mistake. The idea that an amateur cannot tell whether a strategy is good or bad is simply a misconception.

I was quite confident in my own ability to strategize――But the real thing was not something that lukewarm.

Even an amateur can see that this man’s tactics and actions make no sense. They will think that it is ridiculous. And then――They would marvel at the results that his plan brought. I am sure they would. Just like me when I was so shocked that I stopped thinking.

The real Divine Strategist is only after simple, pure results.

And this time, 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 actions were also abrupt and incomprehensible.

I hurriedly chase after our Leader who jumps out of the window to escape from the defense system. I go through the small transfer room and rush out of the building at full speed.

When I go outside, Kryhi, who had been crouched down, starts to stand up. The lightning that has been cloaking him disappeared.

Kryhi *panpan* dusts off his coat and lets out a sigh.

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The metallic road――The place where Kryhi landed is charred black by lightning.

Originally, Magi are physically weak. But it is different for Kryhi Andrichhi.

Since his defeat at the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”, Kryhi Andrichhi has devoted himself to training. Having lost his Staff Relic, his fighting ability declined for a time, but the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 is now stronger than he was at the time of the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”. One of the reasons for this is his well-trained and toned body, which is unusual for a Magi.

This is a tactic he developed to compensate for the decline in his fighting strength after he lost his Staff Relic. By using lightning techniques to strengthen himself, his motor functions have improved to the point where he can jump off from a high-rise building without even a single injury.

Apparently, the defense system doesn’t attack when you are outside the building. The Leader of 《Strange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)》 looks up at the top floor of the building he had been in earlier and lets out a small sigh.

“That’s troublesome, the response is completely different. If I could at least use my 『Heavenly Destruction, God’s Raining Flower, Spear of Lightning  (Raisou Tenmetsujin Raika)』, I should have been able to break the door down………… But looks like I’m still inexperienced.” (Kryhi)

I take a deep breath and say to Kryhi who doesn’t seem to complain about being suddenly attacked and mentioning the name of his original Magic spell, one of the secret techniques he had used at the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”.

“………… Even if it was possible to use it, if you used something like that, even Alisha-ojou, who is in the room, would be charred too.” (Kool)

Kryhi Andrichhi is certainly strong, but he tends to oversimplify things. This is perhaps the biggest difference between him and the real thing, known for his Divine Strategy.

Fortunately, Kryhi doesn’t seem to have sustained any serious injuries. No, actually, it is likely that 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 said that because he thought he would be fine――.

A little later, Zuri and the others come rushing out of the building. Rusha, who had been dragged away until just now, comes running up to Kryhi, letting out a sweet voice.

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“Onii-chan!! Are you alright!?” (Rusha)

“Hah, for heaven’s sake, even the real Danna does some unpredictable things, that’s seriously troublesome.” (Kutry)

Says Kutry while *boribori* scratching her head. Even though she had been through the good and the bad as a rip-off Alchemist before she changed her name and joined the Party, it seems that she is a bit overwhelmed by the recent situation.

As Kryhi is still at the mercy of Rusha’s embrace, Kutry clears her throat and says.

“Ah, Leader, the princess said that but apparently you are not allowed to enter that building again. Unless you do something about the defense system, that is.” (Kutry)

“………… His requests are really crazy, like go protect the Royal Family or open a door protected by the defense systems. It may not be a big deal for a Level 8, but even so……” (Zuri)

Moreover, if we have to do it without any detailed explanations, that would be a heavy burden even for Kryhi. Kryhi is strong, but that is only in terms of combat ability. We are the ones in charge of the administrative aspects and preliminary investigations. And we do not have the ability to meet the demands of a Level 8.

After all, even after trying our best for several days, we couldn’t come up with a single idea to rescue Kryhi from the prison.

“Kekeke…… Why don’t we just get the hell out of here, Leader? You got kicked out because of what Danna said, so he had no right to complain.” (Kutry)

Says Kutry as if she is up to some evil scheme.

Indeed, with Kryhi’s abilities, it would be difficult to protect the Royal Family, but he would be able to at least escape from Code. However, Kryhi has never once chosen to run away in a situation like this. It seems the same is true even against this Code, so Kryhi shakes his head without hesitation.

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“No, not yet. I haven’t shown the results of my training yet and I haven’t repaid my debt.” (Kryhi)

“But what should we do? I don’t think he will call out to you if you just wait outside until you are called……” (Zuri)

Sighs Zuri after she says this.

That is from personal experience. We were saved by 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 and were told to help him, but he never asked us for anything. The investigation and other activities are something we did on our own initiative.

This is just my guess, but it would probably be the same even if the other party is Kryhi.

In the first place, not only does he boast Divine Strategies, but in terms of fighting ability he is on equal footing with the fox-masked man who completely defeated Kryhi. It is highly doubtful that such a Hunter would ever need anyone’s help.

If he wants to repay his debt to such a man, he has no choice but to take the initiative himself. Kryhi puts his hand to his chin and thinks deeply for a while.

“Right………… Cry said that he wanted someone to protect the Royal Family, no matter who it was. Let’s start from there.” (Kryhi)

“!? Onii-chan, are you seeerious? Aren’t the Royal Family on maximum alert right now as they are right before the succession of the throne?” (Rusha)

“Moreover, we don’t even know where they are. We’ve looked into it too. The 《Lightning Emperor’s (Raitei)》 actions are under constant surveillance, so it’s an impossible task. Besides, no one would want to meet us with our Leader who is the notorious 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》.” (Zuri)

In order to save Kryhi, we researched everything we could about the city. Of course that included finding out information about the Royal Family.

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However, it has to be said that outwitting the Royal Family, which has the second highest authority after the king in the city system, is extremely difficult. Moreover, Kryhi is the first person to attack Code in a hundred years. He has also destroyed several weapons in the city. He has only just been released, so he is bound to be under a lot of scrutiny.

And naturally, no member of the Royal Family would want to face such a man, even if they are protected by the defense system.

Except for that Nora Code, of course.

“I at least know the areas they control, but………… There’s a prince among them who hasn’t been seen for quite some time. But I have to be honest, this is kind of out of our control.” (Kool)

Excluding Alisha Code, the Royal Family of Code――The Class 8 has five members.

The First Prince, Angus Code. The First Princess, Nora Code. The Second Prince, Tony Code. The Third Prince, Morris Code. The Fourth Prince, Zachary Code.

Each of them has a designated area they rule, but the only ones we have a rough idea of the locations are the top three, who are the leading candidates to become the next king.

Morris Code is notorious for his cowardice and seems to move frequently, so his whereabouts are known only to a small minority of his associates.

Zachary Code’s location is even more complicated.

Excluding Alisha-ojou, the youngest child, Zachary Code, is a particularly problematic one among the royal family. He is a violent man who shows no mercy to those who oppose him and holds a grudge against his siblings, who are also Class 8, and the king as if he is possessed by something.

The area he was given was the second smallest after Alisha, but it too had been largely abandoned, and it seemed that the very few nobles who were part of his faction had all been abandoned. Apparently no one has seen him recently.

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The city also has a system to search and locate people, but those of a lower class cannot search for the locations of those of the same class or higher unless they are given permission.

In other words, only the King can find out where Zachary is.

For the time being, there is no doubt that he is still alive, but in order to protect (or another word for secure the target) Zachary, we must first search for him within this vast Code, where he is protected by the system. It is easy for a Class 8 to erase any trace of himself from the city system’s monitoring.

I do not have a single idea of what method we can use to find Zachary.

If I had to say, I would say that we would be able to find him if we could get the King on our side, but if we could do that, then 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 request would practically be over already. It is because in this city, even if everyone else banded together, they cannot match the power of the king.

Thanks for reading! You are right Kool, Cry’s plan only focus on the optimum result. So, as Serene said, as long as you don’t care about the surrounding you can leave it to him. Your request is as good as completed! And no need to be afraid of a mere king’s power if you have Cry because Master~ wa kami!

And here is my impression of the 4th episode of Strange Grief:

I just noticed that all the flashback are in fact the short stories that you can have as bonus when you buy a copy of the light novel. That is so cool that they animated it! Moar young Strange Grief!!!

So what do we see in Cry’s Relic collection. We have the Silver the dog’s chain, the water gun to “play” and replenish “water” on its own, the ankle bracelet or the boot in its standby form where you can kick the air, lots of rings most likely some safe ring and other, the yellow bracelet that mess up your senses and then some other that I don’t know. What do you think the other Relic are? Mainly the shield, the bead bracelet and the comb. Ooooh the legendary magic bag that can hold the legendary CHOCOLATE! Haha a cursed sword but there is less impact on the fact that Luke didn’t changed much even with the cursed sword because we never saw Luke in kill mode. And of course those “weird” Relics helped Strange Grief train!

This time in the mid-opening dialogue we have Cry that order something. What do you think Cry order (Answer at the end of the episode)

Haha Cry is “lost” and lead the group. Funny how everyone turns their head when Cry looks behind. Don’t worry Cry, Tino would never look at you like that but well some people might like it.

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It is nice that we have so much of Cry’s thought. It is so funny to hear his thoughts. And did you notice Cry going to the other direction right before finding Rudolph right when the path fork? XD And the MVP Chocolate Bar! Tino eating like a hamster is cute.

Rudolph say that the big wolves are not the Boss and that there is a Phantom even stronger in the Treasure Shrine but Cry doesn’t even care one bit. Sasuga Cry, no time to care about small fries when you have already encounter the Boss of a Level 10 Treasure Shrine. That spiralling spear move that you see in every anime! Haha I laughed so hard at young Luke’s “I want to cut people” on the background and as always headbang when Strange Grief theme song poping up And that flute bgm when Cry push the responsibility and job to Tino. 

Rudolph, don’t you know? Cry’s Infinite Trial makes you feel like you are going to die each time but have a 100% survivor rate. Sasuga Master~, Master~ wa kami!

The wolves are screaming because they sensed something coming. Who can that masked girl be!? Yooo a foldable spear. Cool in anime but I remember watching a video saying that usability and durability = 0. Let’s not invite real life theory in anime, we all want to see awesome and cool weapon xD

The Night Hiker pronunciation joke is still here even after 2 episode lol. So many Cry worry face in his monologue

Yooo, Liz with the SSJ2 electric effect, so cool! It’s okay Liz, Rudolph is only here for exposition purpose that is why he doesn’t know who Strange Grief are. Teito saikyo! Poor Tino, Liz is so scary with her red eyes. No wonder Tino freaked out when she saw her!

And the Gilbert hit was so fast that even putting the video in 0.25 you can just see 1 frame. That >.< Tino face! And they do know what to focus when Tino is doing a dogeza ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Gilbert got bukkake of potion XD

That Quicksliver slow-mo to catch the bullet was so badass! But at the same time I also want to see her catching bullet like in Dragon Ball. Yes Isekai Light Novel with firearm being OP gotta learn from Liz. You just have to catch the bullet. You are in a isekai man, stop showing firearm as something mega OP when you have people that can move so fast that they can disappear.

Yup Strange Grief a team of OP psychopath that would have become the next demon king if not for Cry xD In a way, Liz teaching is true if you kill the enemy the enemy can’t kill you. Too bad Liz’s Alias name drop didn’t have Liz posing like Luke had.

Haha the answer of Cry’s order is Strange Grief symbol! The mask with no eyehole! Love how no one questioned why the mask has no eyehole and they all just went with it. New training method to train your 6th sense and have a Daredevil-like vision. Sasuga Cry!

Noooo they didn’t put Cry’s I want to retire speech he has at the end of each arc. If it is not in the next episode, I am sure they are going to only put it at the final episode like it is the wrap of the 1st season. Please tell me that they are animating it in the next episode.

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TL;DR

Here the end of the first arc. To resume it was really good, the bgm are timed right as always, animation was awesome no quality drop, got epic shots and some ecchi shots too. What more can we ask. Got some really epic moment with Liz catching the bullets while being blind and one-sided killing the Phantom. No complaints about the 1st Arc except we didn’t have Cry saying that he is going to retire.

And what do you think of the 1st Arc? Was it what you expected? Let’s go for the 2nd Arc! I am really excited for the flashback scene on a certain outing to go see sakura trees! ;D