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

“………… Maybe you got the wrong person?” (Cry)

“H-Hih…… Because of you, all of my previous companions, are in prison. I’m the only one who managed to escape! Hihi, what happened to 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》? Did they all get caught besides you? Your luck has run out. The tables have turned! I have new allies!” (Man)

The man shouts as if he is trying to put on a brave face. Aaaah………… He is a guy we fought somewhere a long time ago. No wonder I can’t remember him. I never get a good look at the attacker’s face. And that is a terrible thing to say. It is not like I don’t understand, but 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 has not become Red Hunters.

The Leader takes a step closer. I quickly take a step back.

“If we make noise here, it will cause trouble to those around us. Let’s move to another location.” (Leader)

Eh………… I don’t wanna. I mean, isn’t it forbidden to fight here?

I look around, but no one seems to be trying to stop them. There are guards at each building and all of them notice us but say nothing.

Apparently, their actions are allowed according to the rules of this town. What a ridiculous place. I am at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. I am at a disadvantage in terms of ability. Am I too naive to think that they will not kill me?

Since there is nothing I can do, I decide to try and persuade them anyway.

“W-Well, well, let’s not do this. Fighting in a place like this won’t benefit either of us. Let’s let bygones be bygones……” (Cry)

Besides, wouldn’t it be bad if my true identity is found out? Apparently, people think I have become a Red Hunter, but if they investigate a bit they will quickly find out I am still a Hunter.

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For the time being, my first priority is to get through this current situation tho’――.

“Even though I look like this, I am Level 8, you know? I have no intention of fighting you………… I am, a busy man.” (Cry)

“L-Leader, I-I’m fine. What he said is true, it would be bad to fight in front of Code!! Let’s stop here.” (Man)

The member who seems to have some sort of grudge against me is clearly reluctant.

However, the Leader doesn’t even look at him in response. He unsheathes his curved sword and takes a stance, pointing it towards me. I am not an expert on martial arts, but he looks pretty good.

“You think threats will work against us? If we retreat before a single person, it will tarnish This Dontan family name which is known for our combat prowess and has even defeated a Level 6 Party in the past. If we finish him off quickly, Code won’t react.” (Leader)

“Level 6 Party…………?” (Cry)

Seriously…… A Level 6 Party is definitely top-notch. It was probably a surprise attack, but even so, it is not like they would normally lose to a bunch of thugs like this. All the other members, except for the frightened man, quietly draw their weapons. It seems that they are truly belligerent.

However, just because you have defeated a Level 6, it would be reckless to challenge a Level 8. If I really had the power of a Level 8, you would all lose your lives.

There is no time to say anything. In the first place, the fact that they have already drawn their weapons without even saying a word suggests that these men’s goal is my life (Or, to be precise, the reputation of their Family). This isn’t productive at all. It is the worst.

We cannot even communicate, are you a Monster or what?

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“Wa-Wait――.” (Cry)

I have Barrier Rings, but I don’t want to use them as I haven’t even gotten into Code yet.

Ignoring my pleas to stop him, the Leader steps forward. His curved sword is swung down and closes in on me――And then, just at *girigiri* a paper-thin margin, he *pitari* stops dead in his tracks.

The Leader’s eyes widen.

“………… What’s, that sound?” (Leader)

“Hh…… It’s close, it’s coming, from really close.” (Man)

His hushed voice is mixed with a strong sense of agitation. His companions, still clutching their curved swords, are looking around in fear with their eyes wide open.

A sound……? I don’t hear any particular sound tho’――.

However, the Dontan Family’s reaction is not normal. In the first place, stopping an attack in the middle of it does not normally happen.

Greasy sweats begin to form on the Leader’s face and he glares at me as if he is seeing a ghost.

The other members are suspiciously checking the ground and the walls. Ground and walls that are not particularly unusual.

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“Wh-What did you do………… Hh, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》?” (Leader)

Even if you ask that…… Actually, if something is happening, I would rather want it to be me running away. Even though until just now, you did not hesitate to antagonize a Level 8 Hunter……

Looking around, I realize that the Dontan Family isn’t the only one experiencing anomalies. The rest of the people, who have noticed us but ignored us, all run away as if they have lost their minds. Their expressions and reactions are the same as those of the men in front of me.

I have no choice but to understand. Something is happening. Something that I cannot see at all. The Leader says in a pleading voice.

“D-Don’t tell me, you can’t hear it!? Can’t you feel it, this, presence! This sooound! Like sands that are falling, that *sarasara* rustling sound1――” (Leader)

“A *sarasara* rustling sound………… Aaaah…………” (Cry)

*Sarasara* Rustling…… That is Saya’s ability that Kaiser was talking about. I see, I see, it seems that――Saya has done something before leaving.

It has an unusual name so I was curious about what kind of power it has, but judging from their reaction it really does seem to make a *sarasara* rustling sound. I can’t hear anything, but this fear――Is it some kind of power that affects the other person’s mind?

I wish she could have told me about it………… But Saya just saved me. After all, I should introduce her to Serene too.

Blood is dripping from the Leader’s hand as he grips his curved sword. He must have put too much force into his grip. I say to the Leader who is clearly not mentally composed.

“Do you surrender?” (Cry)

“!? Su-Surrender…………?” (Leader)

The look in his eyes is changing rapidly. Anger, fear, impatience. It wouldn’t be strange if at any moment he burst out crying or suddenly started brandishing his weapon.

Mind-altering abilities are often feared and loathed even amongst Hunters. I don’t know the details, but if this is the power 『*Sarasara* Rustle, rustle』 has, it explains why Saya is feared by everyone.

It is not just the Leader who is acting strangely. The screams and cries of the terrified members echoed throughout the dark town. It is an abnormal atmosphere. It takes the Leader only a few seconds to make a decision. Then he falls to his knees and begins to cry.

“I-I surrender! I surren――” (Leader)

Is what he was shouting when that happened.

Suddenly, the Leader who is supposed to be right in front of me disappears.

There is no warning. I couldn’t see anything. I couldn’t react.

He has been blown into the sky. It is only after the Leader is slammed into the road with a thud sound that I understood this.

His arms and legs are bent in all sorts of directions. I wonder how many meters he flew, a human who has absorbed Mana Material wouldn’t die from something like this, but he is seriously injured.

Seeing this, the other members scatter like flocks of spiders――And then collapse in the middle of it. For a moment I think that they slipped and fell, but they do not appear to get up. Blood stains spread from underneath them onto the road.

Seeing that, I let out a big sigh.

Everyone is peering at us from the windows of the building, holding their breath. It is a quiet night, without a single sound. Of course, there isn’t even a *sarasara* rustling sound.

It wasn’t some kind of mind-affecting ability. It was a very simple physical attack. A destructive force. An overwhelming force that makes a bandit who says that they are known for their combat prowess fall down helplessly, not even knowing what is going on. A fitting attack definitely worthy of a Level 8.

I am really glad that she is on my side. Liz and the others can do the same thing, but this is, how should I put it――I don’t know what to make of it.

Maybe this mission will be pretty chill?

The only survivor is the newcomer of the Dontan family, a man whose friends have been captured by 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》. I don’t know how he managed to survive, but I make eye contact with the man, who falls on his butt, looks at me with a terrified look and shakes his head, and confirms with him.

“Still want to have a go?” (Cry)

“!? …………” (Man)

The man *bunbun* shakes his head vigorously. Well, what can I say, this guy didn’t seem to have any intention of picking a fight from the start. I don’t understand how I ended up getting involved in this.

I sigh and decide to find a place to rest until Kaiser and Saya return.

Thanks for reading! What are those ghosts!? *Sarasara* is not to be underestimated, didn’t think it would be like this. F in the comment for Dontan Family.

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1. Sarasara: Changed Sarasara from smooth smooth to rustle rustle because there is no smooth sound.

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