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

Chapter 402.2: Trap

“I wonder how far it will follow him?” (Cry)

“Their range is, within this building.” (Alisha)

“Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!” (Kryhi)

A flash of light runs through the hallway. I cannot hear anything, probably because the Barrier Ring is blocking it. Just from the sound alone, I have used 7 Barrier Rings…… When the flash dies down, a large hole appears in one of the large windows that bound both sides of the hallway. Kryhi throws himself through the hole without hesitation. This place is so high up tho’……

The large hole that has been there is repaired in an instant. Its speed is unbelievable.

“Kryhi-saaaaaaaaaaan!!” (Kool)

“O-Onii-chaaaaaaaaaaaan!!” (Rusha)

Kool and the others hurriedly rush to the window and look down. Apparently, the defense system is only targeting Kryhi, and all the turrets that had been relentlessly attacking until just now are all gone. What a terrifying defense system. Kutry looks at me and says in a dry voice.

“O-Oi, oi, Danna, don’t go overboard. Even I, the worst, am turned off by this. Well, our Leader isn’t the kind of guy who would die from something like this though.” (Kutry)

“……………… I quite like your role play.” (Cry)

“………… When he comes back, the defense system will be triggered, as many times as it takes.” (Alisha)

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Whispers Ohii-sama, who is pressing her body against the door and watching the situation in the hallway.

Although he was finally released from prison, it is now confirmed that he can no longer enter this building. I am sorry, Kryhi. I am really sorry. Will you forgive me if I get on my knees and do a dogeza?

Kool and the others most likely want to check on Kryhi, so they go outside in a rush.

I have to go and make sure everyone is safe――Just as I stand up from my deck chair, Ohii-sama *bambam* knocks on the door from inside the room and says with a cheerful smile.

“Cry, it is almost time………… For snacks.” (Alisha)

“………… I will give it to you if you can do something about the defense system.” (Cry)

How bold of her to ask for a chocolate bar in this situation…… Can this also be called the quality of a princess? If it hadn’t been for a chocolate bar, I would have been honestly impressed. Ohii-sama blinks her eyes for a moment, then says with a somewhat regretful look on her face.

“I checked, but the king rejected it. It is not fair to the people if the king breaks the rules he established.” (Alisha)

Ohii-sama *surasura* answers fluently in a beautiful bell-like sounding voice.

………… Heh, so you can contact the king. First time I hear that. You said you had your authority’s freeze lifted, but you made the king do it, huh. Well, it makes sense if you objectively talk about this city’s system.

“But, Ohii-sama, you asked me to send you a chocolate bar. Isn’t that also against the rules?” (Alisha)

“The weight of the rules is different. Drawing your sword against royalty is, a grave sin. It is useful for Royalty to absorb a lot of knowledge. The chocolate bars are very profitable. The king is probably, interested in it too.” (Alisha)

No matter how much of a Divine Strategist you are, no one could have predicted that a chocolate bar would be so highly rated in Code. That can be a good story to tell. If I can complete the request safely and return to the Imperial Capital, that is.

I sigh and say to Ohii-sama, who is saying some crazy thing with a serious expression.

“So, did you send a chocolate bar to the King of Code? He is curious about it, right?” (Cry)

“……………… Eh?” (Alisha)

§ § §

What should I do about this?

At the heart of Code, on the top floor of the tower where only the king is allowed to live, I, the current King of Code, Cross Code, am in a state of confusion.

My long-term plan to create a stronger King of Code is going smoothly so far.

The prowess of the children around the Lightning Emperor exceeded my expectations. Nora’s passion for using any means necessary to acquire a powerful pawn, Angus’ cleverness to use the Spare’s Royal Guard to prevent this, and Tony’s unique ideas lead him to side with Angus.

Code will likely change significantly no matter who becomes the next king.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that I will ever see the new Code, but at the moment, these three are undoubtedly better than the king candidates during my time.

The problem is, the only thing I haven’t anticipated is the presence of the Spare who has recently started to contact me――Alisha Code.

There was no particular reason why I granted Alisha’s request and loosened the freeze on her authority a little. Her role, which had been created in case the Royal Family was wiped out, was half-over. I had even half-forgotten about her existence until I received her contact.

If I had to say, perhaps it was on a whim. I was just a little curious as to what Alisha Code, who had been created by me in response to the nobles’ wish, imprisoned on the top floor of the tower and grew up while being educated by the city, was thinking. That was all.

The first time I responded on a whim. However, there will be no second time.

“You want me to disable the defense system? What a stupid request.” (Cross)

I know very well why she has sent that message. There is nothing that happens in this Code that the King cannot grasp.

But there is no reason to listen to such a request.

Alisha’s actions are not part of my plan. How and where he sneaked in, why a man with an overall ability rating of only 4 came to rescue the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 under a false name, why the city system accepted his application and released the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》, and even why Nora, who had been so attached to the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》, gave up on him, all of this was unexpected.

The ability to deal with accidents is also one of the qualities of a king. I have no intention of being directly involved in the battle for the throne, but there is no doubt that the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 is a dangerous irregular with enormous powers.

Yes――Just like the skilled Magi from the Explorer Association who once attacked Code shortly after I ascended to the throne.

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Because of that, soon after ascending to the throne, I was forced to issue the 『Grand Code (Royal Decree)』――A power that could only be used once in my lifetime.

Although it was unavoidable, it was a bitter memory.

The Code now is not the same as it was back then. Now, this city has been turned into a place where Magi cannot exert their powers due to my 『Royal Decree』. The 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 is an exceptional Magi, but Code has already analyzed his abilities and taken countermeasures. In fact, the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 was unable to break down the door to Alisha’s room. Even if the Explorer Association were to send a new 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 class Magi, they would be powerless against Code’s combat weapons.

However, it would be best to keep the irregulars away from Alisha.

However, it seems unlikely that a Spare who barely knows the outside world could do anything with the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》――.

After I rejected her request, Alisha calmly reported to the Royal Guard (Who calls himself Cry Andrich). There is no sign of dissatisfaction on his face. The Royal Guard doesn’t seem particularly angry about the answer either. What on earth is he thinking when the 《Lightning Emperor (Raitei)》 whom he had gone to the trouble to rescue nearly died because of him?

Even Code’s system cannot read thoughts in detail. Although if I still had the 《Royal Decree》, it might have been possible to gather all of Code’s powers and build such a system――.

After confirming that, I erase the live feed of Alisha and the others that is being projected.

There is no time to worry about the Spare’s strange behavior. Even at this very moment, the children are plotting and scheming for the throne.

Besides, the Explorer Association attacked at the same time as the succession to the throne took place last time. It is not impossible that something similar could happen this time too. Angus’ plan should have limited the Explorer Association’s movements, and no one had fled the city to seek help from the Explorer Association like last time――But having to use the 『Royal Decree』 so soon after ascending to the throne must never happen again.

Then, just as I am about to take another look at the state of the city, another message comes into my head. The sender is――Alisha Code.

While checking the message while feeling fed up, I shout without thinking.

“!? Wh-What? Chocawlate!?” (Cross)

A hole quietly opens up in front of my eyes and the mysterious snack that the Spare had been fixated on rises. There is one of it. The wrapping paper had been carefully removed and it was placed on a pedestal like a precious treasure.

The message only has one sentence written on it 『From Alisha to the King of Code.』.

Anything that poses even the slightest danger to the King is repelled at the time of transfer (Or rather, there are very few people who can send objects to me in the first place), but it seems that this black object is completely harmless――Just a snack. The Code system also indicates that it is not a dangerous object.

I have no choice but to pick up the mysterious snack. It has a strange sweet smell that I have never smelled before. I don’t really like sweets that much.

My eyes widen involuntarily as the live feed of Alisha, who used the system to do something foolish, flashes across my mind once more.

The live feed that comes to mind is of Alisha *niconico* smiling and holding dozens of chocolate bars.

“Y-You have so many, and yet, you only sent one……” (Cross)

No, it is not like I really need it though. But it is a snack I have never seen before. Maybe my father――The first King of Code, who knew about the outside world, knew about it――.

I look at the snack for a while but don’t feel like eating it so I *poi* toss it on the floor.

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“Chocowlate, huh? Hmph…… I thought the outside world was inferior, but maybe there are actually quite a few things that cannot be found in Code.” (Cross)

Thanks for reading! Haha Alisha only giving one chocolate to the king and hoarding all the rest Too bad, if only the king tried the chocolote he would also have fallen under its influence XD

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