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

Chapter219，Part2: 2 - The Man Who Keeps Running Away ②

Chapter 219 The Man Who Keeps Running Away ②

Part 2

“There are a lot of Treasure Hunters out there, so it isn’t worth considering. If they have enough people to burn a city, there are a few better ways to do it, it is such a waste……” (Sytry)

“Un, un, that’s right……” (Cry)

However, it doesn’t seem to be a big deal.

It might be disappointing for Luke and the others, but if Sytry is willing to say so much, I guess it was already settled then. Her guesses have rarely been off.

Drenched by the rain, I *kosokoso* sneaked through the alleys to find Liz and the others. I can’t wait to get a place to stay and get some sleep.

And then, a few meters in front of me――I heard a violent crushing sound in the direction of the big street.

I involuntarily shuddered. Sytry, who had been walking in front of me, stops dead in her tracks.

A thunderous yell roared through the sky.

“Stop attacking in such small numbers when you people are so many! As if cowards would be able to stop me, Hanemann, the 《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》!” (Hanemann)

Uwaaa.

The ground shook and an ear-piercing sound echoed through the air.

The cobblestones on the large street were violently damaged and torn up. In the middle of it was a large man about 60% the size of Anthem.

In his hand was a huge iron rod. However, it was as thick as my arm and nearly two meters long, so it might be better described as a pillar rather than a rod.

He was waving it as if it were a twig or something, but if it was with my bare strength, I wouldn’t even be able to lift it.

With each swing, the pursuing Hunters and guards were blown away. Sytry said in a calm voice.

“《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》…… A self-proclaimed name. There is no one who has this Alias.” (Sytry)

“So he is the same as Luke when he used to call himself 《Testament Blade (Zettai Shin Ken)》.” (Cry)

“Luke-san still intends to be called like that though……” (Sytry)

However, although we call him self-proclaimed, he is quite skillful. Superhuman strength makes him just that untouchable.

What is it that was bothering him? The self-proclaimed 《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》, who stopped on the spot, swung his iron pole and destroyed a building.

If you have been running all this time, why did you stop right in front of us? Whyyy?

He hasn’t seen us yet, but it was only a matter of time before he did. And from my experience, if he finds us, he will definitely try to hurt us.

After all, we are…… Suspicious because we are wearing a mask. For a long time, we have been attacked a lot because of this symbol.

Who the hell decided on such a frightening mask as a symbol?

Sytry, who was one of the reasons why I was still calm, asked.

“What shall we do?” (Sytry)

“What indeed?” (Cry)

“*Ora ora oraaa*! Come and get me!” (Hanemann)

The self-proclaimed 《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》 shouted. Despite being surrounded, there was no trace of fear in his voice.

If they mistook this man for a traveler and let him into the town, wouldn’t he be the responsibility of the guards of this town?

Apparently thinking it would be a bad idea to challenge that berserker head-on, the guards gradually surrounded the self-proclaimed 《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》. Why would they surround him right in front of us? And why hasn’t the self-proclaimed 《Testament Blade (Zettai Shin Ken)》 arrived yet?

Just as I was thinking this, the man was suddenly enveloped in intense light.

His huge body was blown away along with his iron pole, and the self-proclaimed 《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》 was smashed into the alley a few meters away from where we had been peeking.

The guard’s face distorted in astonishment. Sytry stayed silent.

Maybe it was Lucia? Just as I was holding these faint hopes, I suddenly heard quiet footsteps.

It was not Lucia who appeared in the heavy rain and poor visibility. The sight of that person took my breath away and I widened my eyes.

The man was… Wearing a black cloak. The man was holding in his hand one divine staff. And above all, the man had――His face hidden by a mask.

“A mask……?” (Cry)

It was a skeleton mask. It looked a little like the symbol of 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》, but the difference was probably due to the fact that the other side has a better sense of design. The 『Third Eye』 may have better eyesight than mine, so I could see the eye holes in his mask. To be honest, I envy him a lot.

The man slammed his staff hard against the ground and said in a voice that carries well even in the rain.

“《Arm-Breaker (Yabu Ude)》…… So, this is all you can do, huh. You cannot hear me but――Remember this. My name is Kryhi Andrichhi! I am the Leader of 《Strange Friek (Nageki no Akuryo)》, Kryhi Andrichhi, the 《Infinite Sky Flower (Senten Banka)》!” (Kryhi)

!?

Everyone was overwhelmed by his appearance. The ability to slay a giant man with a single blow. A certain charisma that can be seen in his imposing bearing.

『Don’t tell me…… That is…… The rumored Leader of 《StranGri (Tan Rei)》.』 『The one who is always hiding in the shadows and rarely appearing in public, the most powerful man in the Imperial Capital.』 『Why is he in this city――Is he the real one!?』 『They said 《Thousand Swords (Senken)》 appeared over there.』

The guards were rustling. I was also caught up in the atmosphere and gulped down my saliva.

“So this is………… The real 《Infinite Sky Flower (Senten Banka)》!? What a cool mask he has.” (Cry)

And then, leaving us who were excited, Sytry said in a calm voice.

“《Infinite Sky Flower (Senten Banka)》…… There is no one with an Alias like that. It is a self-proclaimed name isn’t it.” (Sytry)

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Finally, the “real” Cry appears!

Cry is so funny being awed seeing him and gulping down his saliva.

Like OMG I am seeing a hero!

Next chapter: When Real and Fake cross paths, the story begins!

Off-topic but just got my Death March Volume 16 copy! Really like that ! Love the “main story”, you know, the sightseeing part, the food eating part, the chill fight/training part.

Then you have the “side story” with the huge fight battle at the end… Come on, I? want moar slice of life part!

Just skip those battle every Death March fan know what this is truly about, it is about the Miracle Chef and his companion touring the world XD

Still, it was a nice volume, tho!

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Zettai Shin Ken: Absolute Divine Sword