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

Chapter 331.1: Lifting the Curse

And then the day came.

I wake up to the sunlight shining through the large windows. I get up from the slightly hard bed and stretch a lot.

I am in perfect physical condition. It has been a long time since I visited a High-Level Treasure Shrine, so I am quite unsettled mentally, but if I use the Perfect Vacation, this problem will be resolved.

It is alright, the wind is blowing on our side. Either way, a Treasure Shrine is a dangerous place. But there is no better time than now to lift Luke's curse.

I need to be determined. I can't do anything even if I accompany them to the Treasure Shrine, but as long as everyone else is going, the option of me, their Leader, to stay here does not exist.

I *pan* slap my cheek and get fired up. I have already charged my Relic last night, so I am ready to go.

I got dressed and put on the Perfect Vacation.  I leave the bedroom and go to the living room.

The living room is already empty. Only Mimic-kun, who had been left in a corner, greets me (Although he pretends to be a normal treasure chest).

Most likely they got up early in the morning to prepare for the fight. Besides preparations such as arranging the necessary items, conditioning oneself is also an important process for survival.

For Lucia it is meditation, for Liz it is light exercises, for Anthem it is prayers, for Luke it is swings, etc First-class hunters often have a ritual to switch to their full power. Since Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) often encounters sudden accidents and is forced to fight, everyone is used to turning on the switch in an instant, but this time we may see Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) at even more full force than usual.

When it is time everyone will surely gather together. It is still a little early but I don't have anything to do, so I take Mimic-kun, who is all alone in the living room, and head to Serene's meeting place.

Serene's meeting place is on the outskirts of Yggdra. It is a small glowing spring surrounded by lush vegetation. The clear, almost impurity-free surface of the water glistens in the sunlight.

It seems that this is the best power spot in Yggdra.

They say that Spirit People get their power from Mother Nature. Serene stands in the center of the spring with sacred air and looks up at the sky. A quiet atmosphere with no one to disturb her. It is a harmonious scene, like a masterpiece.

Even I, who doesn't have that much interest in Spirit People, couldn't help but open my eyes wide and hold my breath.

Perhaps that is Serene Yggdra Frestel's pre-battle ritual. A powerful Magi has a different atmosphere around them. Even I, who could not properly discern her and didn't feel anything when I first saw her, could clearly see that Serene's power is clearly sufficient.

A small crystal bottle is placed near the spring. It is already empty inside. Maybe noticing that I am looking at it, Serene explains while looking up at the sky.

It is an elixir made from the leaves of the World Tree. We, Spirit People from Yggdra, take in the power of the World Tree and become one with nature, thereby allowing us to gain temporary power. Cry Andrich. I am truly sorry that you, who found Shero's Cursed Stone and returned her to her home country, have been dragged into this. (Serene)

You are being so uptight. Don't worry about it, I was Just doing whatever I wanted. (Cry)

In other words, when the curse is lifted, I will return to the Imperial Capital to force it on Ark, but did she get the message? Yeah, I don't think it gets across. I would feel nothing if she said it in a quarrelsome attitude like the Spirit People in the outside world, but when I hear her sincere voice, I feel as if I am someone dirty.

I am also a member of Yggdra's Royal Family. In order to at least repay your kindness, I will make sure to lift the curse Shero has cast. (Serene)

You don't have to get so worked up about it If it doesn't work out, we will figure out another way. (Cry)

For now, I have confirmed that Luke's inner voice can still be heard with Round World and it looks like he will hold on for a while. Apparently, even though he is petrified, he can still see what is going on outside, so the voice coming from inside the statue frequently shouts that he is going to slash the Treasure Shrine.

You know you can say something else, you know? Like a message for us or something

Oh yeah, does that elixir also work on humans too? We are fighting against a powerful enemy today and I don't think there will be a problem, but I want to make sure we have done everything possible. (Cry)

Even if it doesn't work on Lucia, it will work on Kruz and the others, and Sytry will probably be very interested in it. Serene looks at me with a slightly melancholy expression at the suggestion I made casually and says.

Yes, I think it works But unfortunately, there is no more elixir. The one I took was the last one. But if the World Tree returns to normal, I can make it again (Serene)

Eh!? (Cry)

The last one? Don't tell me it is a very valuable item.

And you used that elixir for us? Shouldn't you have used it to do something about the World Tree? Serene smiles at me as I frown.

There is no problem. One elixir will not do anything about the current situation. We have already tried it many times. Rather than leaving it as a useless elixir, it is better to use it for our new friend. Shero's curse is powerful. I will not have the time to try to lift the curse multiple timesBut with the current me, I should definitely be able to lift the curse that Shero has cast. (Serene)

Y-Yes It'd be a great help. (Cry)

? Somehow you aren't looking energetic, are you? (Serene)

I can't help but look away. Of course, I would lose my energy I plan to return to the Imperial Capital once Luke's curse is successfully lifted. If I made her use her last elixir, it would be hard to say that we would be leaving after the curse was successfully lifted. However, it is too late to tell her not to do it. After all, she has already drunk it. I appreciate the sentiment, but I wish you had told me ahead of time if you were going to use such a precious item.

Serene comes out of the spring. Her clothes are stuck on her slender bare feet as she treads the earth.

Thank you for waiting. Let us go to the Temple of Origin. (Serene)

At any rate, there is nothing I can do about what has been used. We will think about that problem after it is all over. For now, I am just going to focus my energy on lifting Luke's curse.

At the entrance of the forest leading to the World Tree, all the Members of the Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) are already there.

Initially, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)is famous in the Imperial Capital as a Party full of beautiful Spirit People Magi, but maybe because Spirit People's hometown suits them, they seem to be more lively since their arrival here.

It seems their power as a Magi has actually improved as well. Mana Materials that are too dense for humans are probably just fine for Spirit People, whose ability to absorb them is low. Everyone seems to be more tense than usual since they are about to go to the Treasure Shrine that is the most difficult, but there is no sign of them being afraid.

However, I don't think they are underestimating the Treasure Shrine. I am sure they made up their mind, just like Serene who has used her last elixir.

They are from a species that is hard to fit into human society, but when you get to know them, they are sincere and easy to get along with. Lapis looks at me and snorts.

Hmph You are late, Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka). (Lapis)

A slender physique. She has sharp and frank eyes and her long hair reaches down to her feet. Because of my height, I sometimes get the impression that I am being looked down upon, but I already know that it is just my imagination. A member of Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai). Aside from Kruz, Lapis Furgol, who is the only one I see frequently aside from Kruz, *tonton* taps the ground with the long staff in her hand and says.

We have already made all our preparations. I don't usually do this kind of thing, butYou don't need to hold back. We, Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai), will entrust our power to you for this one time only. Hmph Come to think of it, that is the kind of bet we made too. (Lapis)

! Lapis. (Astor)

Astor, who I have only recently learned her name, looks at Lapis when she says that. Lapis snorts and, unusually, smiles slightly, and says this to inspire everyone.

I know. I will not be tactless and say that you are doing this because of the result of a bet. This is Yggdras's problem and by extension our problem. Let us show our power to the people of Yggdra! Not only our power as Magi. But also the experience we have of being Hunters. (Lapis)

Hearing Lapis' words, the Members of Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) silently burn with fighting spirit. It is hard to tell from their expressions, but their ardor is clearly conveyed.

Although Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) is only certified as a Level 4 Party, this is due to their poor social skills which is characteristic of Spirit People, but their ability is guaranteed.

However, to think that Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai), who has always caused so many problems and has been treating everyone but Magi as if they are not human beings, would say something like this They have reeeally changed. When I am looking at Lapis and the others with a smile on my face, Lapis says sullenly.

What are you looking at? (Lapis)

No, nothing? I just thought you seemed really reliable (Cry)

Regardless of their personalities, the girls' Magic skills are definitely first-rate. Especially in the field of offensive ability, they are said to be in the top among the upper ranks of the Imperial Capital. Since Serene has to concentrate on lifting the curse, the success or failure of this strategy depends on Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai) and Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei).

At that moment, Kruz, who heard what I said, looks up as if he has noticed something, and pokes my arm.

Yowaningen, Yowaningen. (Kruz)

What? (Cry)

Yo-You can rely on us but know there's a limit, desu. We're confident in our Magic skills and are in great conditions, but there are things we can do and things we can't do, desu. (Kruz)

(Cry)

Says Kruz in a timid and unsure manner. Somehow, you seem to be very humble. Is there something you are worried about?

Thanks for reading! What I think Cry's routine before a fight is wear all his Relic, eat a chocolate bar, take a nap. And all the enemies are mysteriously defeated. Kruz being afraid of Cry's plan after hearing him say that they seem reliable is so cute.