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

Chapter56，Part2: 2 - Illness

Chapter 56 Illness

Part 2

I failed. But Sytry Smart isn’t shocked by this fact.

Sytry is an “Alchemist (Renkinjutsu-shi)”.

”Alchemist (Renkinjutsu-shi)” experiments are originally an accumulation of failure while gradually approaching the correct answer.

There are people in this world who will get the correct answer on the first try as if they were guided by heaven, but Sytry knew she wasn’t that talented.

No, she doesn’t need to be that good.

Because she has companions who will cover for her no matter how many times she fails.

Initially, Sytry wasn’t blessed with remarkable talents which were required to be a Treasure Hunter, even the fact that they are a top-class Hunter party in the Imperial Capital is largely due to the effort from her companions.

Sytry who understands that has always been humble.

Humble, recognizing the difference between each other, respecting others, and don’t look down on people indiscriminately.

In the first place, even if a million people praise her talent, it won’t move Sytry’s heart.

The destruction of the 『Tower of Akasha (Akasha no To)』.

While receiving an interview survey for that, Sytry was waiting for the time to pass without changing her expression.

“There was nothing else?” (Gark)

“Yes. I submitted everything I have. Was there anything unnatural?” (Sytry)

“… No. I have… All the information I needed.” (Gark)

At Sytry’s answer, Gark had an expression as if he had just bitten an insect.

I have submitted everything. I also gave the valuable 『Magic Bag (Space Bag) 』 that Cry wanted and also the materials and research result which was in it.

In reality, I also really wanted to offer Noto’s apprentices bodies. The only thing I swapped out was a small ring.

It is not good to be too greedy. If you try to get too many things, the one important to you will slip through your finger.

I knew that the time would come.

I would present those terrifying researches with the perfect evidence to the Empire Relic Investigation and the Knights and I would be in the clear while they will pat my back. And this is how the curtain will be brought down.

This time, the only big mistake was… The unexpected growth of slime I created.

I recall the story I heard from Cry and frown a little.

Slimes change their properties according to their surrounding environment, this is one of the basic knowledge in Alchemy, but I didn’t think it would be possible to get out of a completely sealed metal tube made from a special alloy.

It was Sytry’s mistake to have underestimated the slime’s specs. One small mistake and it was not an exaggeration if the Imperial Capital was destroyed.

However, I originally entrusted the slime to Cry because I could predict that this could happen.

Magical creatures are difficult to handle. Even their creator, Sytry, doesn’t know everything.

I didn’t expect that to happen at that time, but it could also be considered a small prank.

Depending on how you think about it, you can even consider it as simplifying one of Sytry’s processes.

“… And the member called Sofia?” (Gark)

“She wasn’t there when I rushed in.” (Sytry)

“Did you check the materials submitted?” (Gark)

“To a minimum.” (Sytry)

A slight suspicion was visible inside Gark’s severe eyes. To that, I showed a smile.

The proof is perfect. This time, it is different from the previous time. There is also a culprit.

If it is necessary, I can create Sofia’s corpse, but I don’t want to do it if it was possible.

One of the rules of 『Strange Grief (Nageki no Bourei)』 is to not involve 『Regular Citizen』.

I don’t have any hesitation in breaking the law, but I want to respect those rules.

Well, there should be no problem. Intuition is not 『Proof』.

Zebrudia Empire is a law-abiding country. There are some of Sytry’s customers who are in the upper brass of the Empire.

If there is one thing that Sytry stands out among the other members of 『Strange Grief (Nageki no Bourei)』, it is, without doubt, her financial power.

『Alchemist (Renkinjutsu-shi)』 are golden gooses. Knowledge, Medicine preparation, Magical Creature Creation, can produce all kinds of wealth.

Sytry’s lab in the Clan House exists because Sytry made a large investment as an individual at the time of its construction. Whether it is a Magi or a Swordsman, wealth is gathering where there are Hunters. But “Alchemists (Renkinjutsu-shi)” are incomparable to the other occupations.

“It is a pity that Noto is unconscious. Treatments are still ongoing, but there is no sign of him waking up. If we interrogate him, we may have more details.” (Gark)

“It is a very… Sad story. It wasn’t someone I could hold back against. Please don’t blame Cry-san. Cry-san just helped me! And… Noto Cochlear… was…” (Sytry)

Sytry said in a quiet voice and with her eyes close, trying to appeal to Kaina who was standing behind Gark.

Noto Cochlear had been permanently exiled from the Empire.

If he was found in the Imperial Capital or in the Empire, no one will complain even if he was killed.

That was also one of the reasons why Sytry valued Noto. It was fine if it was just to clean up, but creating a criminal is tedious.

“… There are no external wounds. Healing isn’t even effective. There is no damage to the brain or to the internal organs. However, his consciousness is gone, and his heart is almost stopped. It is the first time I have ever seen such an injury. Is what the 『Writer (Specialize Healer) 』 said.” (Gark)

“I think he will recover over time… I think he is just in a weakened state.” (Gark)

The cause is a lack of Mana Material.

Mana Material lives and strengthens all things, it is not an exaggeration to say that it forms the basis of every existence.

Initially, it would be impossible to live without it in this world but if for some reason… For example, because of a strange slime sucking everything up, or for some other reason… You have close to none. You will be dying.

He should recover over time, but he wouldn’t have any memory. The human experiment has already been completed.

“What did he do to end up in this state?” (Gark)

“Gark-san… Are you telling me to leak Cry-san’s tricks? You must be joking right?” (Sytry)

Gark shut his mouth when he saw Sytry squint and smile.

Treasure Hunter is a life-threatening job.

There is an infinite method to become one and having their trick… Having their moves known by the others is a big disadvantage.

It is a violation of manner to look into it without a reason.

Of course, in this case… The one who did it was Sytry’s Slime, so it is beside the point, but as it was moving on Cry’s directive, I am not lying.

Gark opened his eyes and hardened, and I continue with an apologizing look.

“It is not that, I don’t trust Gark-san, but this is the sort of thing you should ask Cry-san.” (Sytry)

“Ah… You are right. My bad.” (Gark)

This is good. Perhaps Cry would tell Gark the power of Sytry’s Slime.

But at that time… It will be when “Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)” will deem it to be the best. I won’t hold a grudge. At that time, I will accept it with a smile.

This is what trust is.

I stand up and made a small bow to Gark and Kaina.

“If there is anything else, please tell me. The “Tower of Akasha (Akasha no To)” is my enemy… All Magi and Alchemists’ enemy. We must stop them.” (Sytry)

“…… Aah, thank you for your cooperation. We will contact you if something happens. Will you stay in the Imperial Capital for a while?” (Gark)

“Yes. If anything happens, please tell Cry-san or Onee-chan.” (Sytry)

Anyway, this time I put an unnecessary burden on Cry. I should find something for him in order to apologize. That kind of ring is not enough.

This time my troublemaker sister was back first. Her lack of brake is one of my sister’s drawbacks.

I am sure she has caused some problems.

Atoning for her sister’s failure is one of the little sister’s duties.

Sytry left the reception room of the Explorer Association while humming, she had lost all interest in Noto and the Tower of “Akasha (Akasha no To)”.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

And this concludes the first chapter of the third arc.

So this is how Sytry has been removed from all suspicion on being a member of Akasha. This girl is all cute, but she can be ruthless!

Looks like only Cry can control her.

Let’s get this third arc rolling!

Tchao à plus.

Footnotes

Previously translated as House of Remnant Investigations.