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

Chapter 396.2: Captive Lightning Emperor

Alisha-ojou is the only heir to the throne who is not worthy of caution. I heard that it is a spare that the high-ranking nobles had asked the king to create in case anything were to happen to Code’s Royal Family, and that it is being held captive in a corner of Code.

If the king changes, the current Royalty will no longer be Class 8. This is because Class 8 is a class set for the children of the king. If that happens, Alisha will no longer be needed. The existence of the spare is also due to the involvement of high-ranking nobles from my camp. Although it is unclear why Alisha’s Royal Guards, whose authority has been frozen by the King of Code, are now gathering information on the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》――.

“Rather than having Nora take it, wouldn’t it be better to give it to the spare, no?” (Angus)

“Will their release application go through?” (Jin)

“It will be alright if we loosen up the rules. The spare’s role is already coming to an end, so what does it matter if an accident were to occur now, right?” (Angus)

“…… As you say, “Denka (Your Highness)”.” (Jin)

Says Jin while chuckling.

The Royalty’s authority can loosen the prison’s release criteria a little. But Nora did not do it because it was too dangerous.

The prison release criteria are set by the city system for safety reasons. There is no point in deliberately relaxing the criteria. Nora’s eyes are not clouded enough to forget that.

However, if he were to become Alisha-ojou’s Royal Guard, those criteria would be irrelevant. Rather, there is even an advantage to releasing the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 while he is a danger. Attacking the Royal Guards of another faction is prohibited by the King of Code, so it is not possible right now, but it is still possible if we have to deal with an uncontrollable and rampaging 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》. In that situation, I can use Kai and Saaya or I can also use the mechanized soldiers to attack.

The 《Lightning Emperor’s (Raitei)》 ability can be useful even after I become king. So it is a bit of a waste, but rather than letting him fall into Nora’s hands and become a major obstacle, it would be better to get rid of him before the battle for the throne begins.

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I make my decision in an instant. Nora is also becoming impatient. If she decides to give up on negotiating for his release, she will immediately begin to move to make the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 her pawn. That is the kind of woman Nora Code is.

“Rejoice, Royal Guard. I will grant you the rank of nobility. Change of authority, Cry Andrich, Class 6.” (Angus)

If the spare’s camp knows that he has become Class 6, they will move to help the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》, despite their doubt. And all that without realizing that it is a trap set by me.

I smile and give Jin an order.

“Jin, you will assist the spare. We will hold off Nora. I will change the rules around the prison just for the short time it takes for them to make their application. Get ready.” (Angus)

“As you wish.” (Jin)

§ § §

Inside a small room. Ohii-sama is devouring chocolate bars while her whole body expresses how happy she is.

Apparently, Zebrudia’s chocolate bars are a big hit for this Princess of Code. Five chocolate bars are quickly eaten up in her stomach.

I have made a chocolate friend. This is the first time I have one outside of Tino.

I was surprised when Ohii-sama rebelled against Olivia-san, but I decided not to worry about it. Olivia-san was disrespectful to begin with. With her mouth stained with chocolate, Ohii-sama devours her snack and looks even younger than usual.

While *perori* licking her lips, Ohii-sama looks at me and says.

“More.” (Alisha)

“…… Snack time is over now isn’t it? And eating too much is not good for your health. So it will be for tomorrow.” (Cry)

“…………” (Alisha)

Ohii-sama retreats while feeling crestfallen. She is so honest.

But I never thought that this Magic Bag, which was treated as junk in Martis’ shop, and the chocolate bars that I always put in, would be so well received. This Magic Bag is so meaningless that it doesn’t even have a name (as is often the case with garbage Relics), but maybe it might be time to think of a name for it. A chocolate bar eaten alone is delicious, but a chocolate bar eaten with others is even more delicious. Although we are talking through the door, we can now communicate with each other, so it looks like my life will become even more enjoyable from now on.

As I watch with a smile on my face at the expressive Ohii-sama who is hugging her knees and *chirachira* glancing at me, Kool’s group comes rushing over in a panic.

*Yarayare* My goodness, everyone is so noisy. I wonder if Olivia-san said something to them?

Kool shouts breathlessly as I blink my eyes.

“Haah, haah… It is terrible. Cry-san! Nora-ojou, has begun to make serious efforts, to acquire Kryhi.” (Kool)

“…… It seems like the princess has discovered how you guys were gathering information.” (Cry)

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When I point this out, Zuri lets out a surprised cry.

“!? Basta――No, y-you knew!? If you told us that first, we wouldn’t have had to provoke you in a weird wayyy!” (Zuri)

“Oi, oi, come on, why are you telling us that now, Danna. You’ve got to keep us informed, at the very least, right?” (Kutry)

Even if you say that…… I just heard about it from Olivia-san. Then Rusha says with tears in her eyes.

“W-What do we do, Honmono-san! We aren’t even close to finding a solutiooon, and Nora-ojou is going to brainwash Onii-chaaan!” (Rusha)

“………… In a pinch…” (Elise)

Yeah, you’re right, we are in a pinch. Elise’s expression is the same as usual, tho’…… Her being my-pace is also just like the real one.

However, I don’t have a plan either. The reason I am so calm is because I don’t think Kryhi will be brainwashed. After all, Kryhi is a powerful person who can go toe-to-toe with the Imouto Kitsune and the “Fox’s (Kitsune)” boss, so it would be presumptuous of me, an overwhelming weakling, to be worried about him.

In the first place, in order to free Kryhi, you need to have a certain rank…… You can’t even apply for his release unless you are a noble or something above――.

Then, just as I think that much, I take out my card with a big star on it and look at it.

………… Areh? How many stars do I need to apply? A big star is equivalent to six small stars…… So maybe………… This is enough? I blink and look at Ohii-sama for confirmation.

“Ohii-sama, my friend is lock up in prison, can I help him? He is a good guy, you know.” (Cry)

Kool and the others are confused. Ohii-sama, who is hugging her knees, looks at me and *kokukoku* nods her head.

Fumu…… Ohii-sama has given me permission to do it.

I stand up, show to 《Strange Freak (Nageki no Akuryo)》, who are buzzing around, my card with a big star on it and say.

“Well then, now that I have permission from Ohii-sama, let’s go and save Kryhi.” (Cry)

Thanks for reading! Angus did you think Cry needed you to become Class 6? He is already Class 6. You are the one who fell into his trap! I can already see him trying to change Cry’s class back to 1 but not understand why it is not working

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