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The Imperial Capital Zebrudia is surrounded by a thick wall as a countermeasure against monster living outside.\n
Looking from the sky, the city looks like a rectangle with the emperor『Castle』in the center of it, due to how the city was constructed the closer you get to the center, the longer the history and prosperous it is.
As the Imperial Capital is still in development the outer wall surrounding the city is also expanded in proportion to its development. With the exception of the four gates which are essential to go outside, the outer walls are the most insecure place inside the Imperial Capital.
It is especially terrible in the South West part of the Imperial Capital, as the walls have not been expanded for a long time due to the river right next to it.
The street is narrow and it is crowded when several people line up, side by side, it is as if the darkness of the Imperial Capital gathers there, even during the day, it is dim lit. The building is built as if it was pressed against each over before the outer wall, there is a difference of heaven and earth between the spacious and joyous central area of the city.
『Zebrudia Southwest Abandoned Metropolitan Area』
It is a place where ordinary people don't go there, even during the day. Even the Knights who are maintaining the security don't come close unless there is a big case.
Also, most of the people who settle in have sinned or else most of them are poor.
From a former Hunter who was guilty and expelled from exploring, to a trader who deals with contraband products behind the scenes. A seller who sells goods in an unthinkable bargain price. From members of a criminal organizations to prominent Hunters who are in hiding because of certain circumstances. It is a chaotic melting pot which mixes good and evil, useful and unwanted.
To get the few valuable things in there you need power, fame and money. This is something that have nothing to do with me.
However, I am now slowly walking around this area where I hardly entered since I came to Zebrudia.
I can feel the surroundings looking at me. A child gaze who are looking through the gap between two houses. A gaze staring down at me through the windows on the second floor of a house that is about to collapse. It is not very comfortable, but I am not here to pick a fight.\n
Besides, most of the gaze was not toward the plain me but toward Tino, the beautiful women who walks next to me.
Tino's style is lighter than when she is exploring, instead of her usual shorts she is now wearing a skirt. However, if you carefully paid attention to her, you could see a dagger on her waist with the 『Footprint』emblem on it, indicating her affiliation.
A few days after the turmoil. I got out of the clan house after a long while to the place I heard from Eva to go eat ice cream.
Even inside the Imperial Capital, the possibility of getting into a turmoil is not zero. I shouldn't go out without my Relics charged, but my craving for ice cream finally outweighed my fear.
Aside from outside the Imperial Capital, it is still inside the city, there shouldn't be any big incident happening, it is surely safe when I bought Tino with me.
I was worried about Tino's future as she was "Yah yah" after I invited her, but she is now looking around and telling me in a mysterious voice.
"Master, wasn't it for… ice cream?"
"It is ice cream, looks like there is a strange store here."
"But this is… the Abandoned Area"
"Your first time?"
"I often come here with Onee-sama"\nWhat are you doing coming here…?
In front of me, a man with a medium height and weight walked pass me without seeing me and hits my shoulder. The man smiles with his eyelid. He glances at us to check on us and when he wanted to keep going, Tino blocked him.
Right after this, she grabs his arm and hit the man to the ground with a quick movement. The man is moaning in pain. Tino talk to me who didn't understand the situation. She looked with a cold gaze on the man hand… And a familiar looking wallet was on his grasp.
"Master, it is a pickpocket."
"He has great skills."
I didn't notice it at all. It almost made my trip in vain.
Tino picked back up my wallet and looked at me with her eyebrow raised.
"This time, it is easy to understand. Is this maybe… Training?"
"I haven't train you even once, did I ever give you a training, Tino?"
"… Master, is it so fun, to bully me?"
While having tears gather on Tino eyes, she stomps on the frightened pickpocket. But what you are doing and what you are saying is different…?
\n"Un, un, that is right"
Tino's shining respectful gaze is piercing my heart. It is the first time I heard this. I wanna puke.
Liz told me a lot of good things about me boosting my confidence and I let my guard down. It seems that I need to hear more about it later. I don't think I can do much even if I listen to everything, but I want to at least solve the misunderstanding. If this keep going on, I will say "I will do it by myself", and become a garbage who do nothing.
Thank for reading this!
Oh my god why did you put such a long description for the city it was soooo hard to translate that!
And Cry, you are afraid of going out because someone might be after you, but your appetite won over it. Haha, I can relate…
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"Yah Yah": It's written "Hoi Hoi" so I translate it as "Yah yah" but it just me she was happy over the moon when Cry invited her.
"Onee-sama": Big Sister.
"Un, un": It is just the sound of him nodding.
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"Did you hear anything else, Tino?"\n
"Eh…? Emh… For example, there is another research facility next to another Shrine… Ah, and later, it seems there might be a base of operation inside the Capital, so they are launching a large-scale investigation… But it seems that they haven't found it yet…"
… Isn't that big deal.
When I hear that the story seems to have grown unexpectedly, I curve my eyebrow.
What I am afraid is that I haven't received any information on it at all. Well, it is true that even if I hear it, I can't do anything about it. But, I have at least a connection to all this and for the time being I am still the master, I don't think it is good to leave your friend in the dark.
"Maybe I shouldn't have let those people from the Rabbit Fellow go?"
In the first place they aren't Rabbit Researcher… Was a magic organization really studying on the rabbit? No matter how I think about them, they are a group of funny people. What should I have done? Enough, I am not going to rename the Rabbit Fellow.
To me who was too late in having those regrets, Tino opens her eyes, and shook her head.
"N… No! Because Master has his own idea."
"Eh… No, it was the first time I heard of the Tower of Akasha."
"…As expected of Master, it is a funny joke. No Hunter in the Imperial Capital don't know about them. It is also on the top of the list of dangerous organization published by the Explorer Assoc.1"\n
There are no Hunters in the Imperial Capital who don't know about them? So, if you reverse think about it, doesn't that mean I am no longer a Hunter? I was trying to retire but before I knew it, I was already retired. The End?
I sighed deeply and decide to throw everything out of my head for the time being.
"Seems like my eyes can't see anything at all. Well, for the time being, I will start to think about it after eating an ice cream."
"Yes! Master!"
The only healing point is Tino who replied cheerfully with a face that isn't thinking about anything.
The ice cream shop, which was found using the unique connection of Eva, is a hidden store that even I, who check every sweet store, don't know about it. There is no helping it, the Imperial Capital is big, and I wouldn't go to the 『Abandoned Area』. But I am disqualified as a sweet master. In truth, I am so frustrated.
And it seems that, it is a famous store in the 『Abandoned Area』.
They provide cheap and delicious ice cream without thinking of profit to children in the Abandoned Metropolitan Area where they spend their days almost without eating and drinking, it is a well-mannered store that you could think it shouldn't exist in the 『Abandoned Area』. How do they run it, in the first place, there are some points that I wonder, as ice creams are sold with such a small profit margin, is it really delicious? But I let those feeling go and want to offer them some praise.
I always thought that the biggest reason for conflicts in human society are the lack of sweets. Liz is easily angryable because she hates sweets. It would be no exaggeration to say that an ice cream shop is the first step to world peace.
In my wallet, there is 500 000 Gils, this is almost my whole fortune. I kept it to donate it to a well-mannered store. I am not going to hide it, after I retire as a Hunter, I am thinking of opening a sweets store. I would love to have your opinion.\nA few minutes after walking while being excited, we arrived at a small shop.
Compare to the surrounding building, it has a smaller impression as there are no graffiti drawn on it. Around me, I am welcomed with a lot of small child around the store.
I heard there is always a line but looks like today there isn't one. Tino open her eyes and say in a small voice.
"?? Are they having a day off? There is the presence of some people inside…"
"It is strange… I heard they are open all year round."
Probably to deliver the goods, there is a small window hidden by a gray curtain and the inside can't be seen. I try to look at the small space between the curtains. But the sun is still high. Did they already sold out or did we get here when they are temporary closed?
I have been unlucky recently… Is it becoming a daily routine? If I only wanted to eat some ice cream, there are others shop… Well, it can't be help. It is not like they are definitively closed, so, I will come back next time.
"Do you want to donate and go to another store…"
"Eh? You are going to donate it?"
"I will."
\n"Umh… I think I might have met him or maybe not…"
He wasn't one of the Rabbit Fellow. He also isn't a clan member. When he saw my face, he became pale, it is too rude.
I curved my eyebrows for a while, but I immediately thought of someone.
"Ah… It is the man who passed by Liz, a few day ago."
"… Eh?"
The man was pulled down and almost killed because he was watching us. There is no helping it if he was scared. I was thinking of apologizing the next time I met him. Who would have though he was a clerk at an ice cream…? It is a strange fate.
The money I brought for the donation is likely going to become medical fees. Well, it is fine after all. I speak up while knocking over and over again.
"I am really sorry for that time. I want to apologize, please open the door please. Ah, I will come again with Liz to apologize. Please open the door!"
I knock over and over again. I waited for an hour in front of the store, but the reply never came nor is the curtain opening. Why…
Here's part 2 Thank for reading this! Am I the only one who thought of Area 11 in Code Geass when they say Abandoned Area? XD What are the odds of Cry meeting the one who was attacked by Liz because he was tailing them on chapter 31? But wait… wasn't he one member of Rabbit Fellow. XD Why was he so frustrated? Doesn't that mean Cry walk upon something in this ice cream store! You will know more on the next chapter! Tchao à plus!
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In the backstreet of the Imperial Capital. In one of the hideouts in the Abandoned Metropolitan Area, Noto Cochlear scratch his head.\n
A few days after the research facility has been exposed and suffering a crushing defeat against Infinite Variety, there was still no sign of his boiling anger weakening.
The 『Tower of Akasha』 is an infamous magic organization. The organization seek for the truth with any mean necessary even if it mean going against ethics. He can understand that they have a many enemy. If it was a group of Hunter or the Empire's Knights who attacked Noto and the others, then in that case even if they were captured, he wouldn't have been so annoyed.
But that wasn't even a fight.
If he closes his eyes, he can relive the scene vividly. In the eyes of the one called Infinite Variety, Noto and the others weren't even considered as enemies. Moreover, he took for Noto and the others as a fool by insulting them of being『Sand Rabbit Researchers』.
For Noto who looks down on other but has almost never been looked down by, those words were unbearable.
The disciples uneasily look at Noto, who can't hide his annoyance.
Until now, those Mages who have ignored all ethics to do research has now been frightened by only one Hunter. All their prided magical attack has been invalidated, moreover they have been crushed by a Hunter, who didn't possess any staff, in one shot by his magical attack. It can't be help if they are anxious.
Mages are people who has a high resistance to magical attack. This is because of the powerful magical power hidden inside their body causing a strong resistance to magical attack. As a Mage of the 『Tower of Akasha』, their resistance has reached a level where they don't get any damage by ordinary magic.
However, the spell of Infinite Variety, which was cast without chanting, has enough power to suppress all the disciples and Noto in a single blow. If Noto and the other weren't Mages, they would have been crushed to death by that blow.
Up until now, there hasn't been any information about Infinite Variety being a Mage. They can't deny that they weren't on alert. However, even considering all that, it was clear that, that man possess magic which was as powerful as a Mage of Akasha.\n
"Should we leave the Imperial Capital?
"You bastard… Are you telling me to turn tail and run away!?"
"N… No, but…"
He yelled at the disciple who weakly said that. There is no way I can run away. Even if I can't win against him, I will make him pay. Being quiet for a few days wasn't them running away and hiding.
Noto is a Mage. To fight until he died for his pride, isn't something he is going to say. However, running away now is too pathetic.
The research was doing well. Their existence has been revealed to the Empire, but they are perfectly covered. Akasha is a big organization. They even have a collaborator in the upper class of the Empire. Infinite Variety… that man suddenly attack Noto and the other as if he was a natural disaster. If he didn't exist, they will still have chance to win.
No… Even if you leave the country, we can't leave Infinite Variety on his own device.
"There must be something… And Sophia will be back soon."
His best disciple who asked for a leave had left them a valuable communication stone in case of an emergency. Despite being talented, it hurt Noto's pride to ask for his disciple for help, but it is unavoidable as it a crisis for the research sustainability.
I don't know where she is right now, but she responded that she is coming back right now. The research facility outside has been crushed but that was not the only war potential Noto possess. If Sofia returns, our strength is enough.\n"Bu… But no matter how strong Sofia is…"
"Shut it. What we should think right now is… Let's see…"
After taking a deep breath, Noto looked at the faces of all the disciples gathered in the room. As Infinite Variety let Noto and all the other go, there is no one missing. The wound received because of the gravity magic "Pressure" has all been completely healed over the last few day.
It is something to be happy for Noto and the others, but this is why a big question remain.
What was the purpose of Infinite Variety?
If it were to stop the research, the was no need to spare Noto and the others lives. Some members are working in the Imperial Capital but the one with Noto at that time was the core researchers. If all of them was captured at that time, then the near complete research would have been put to a stop.
He must have another purpose to show himself in front of Noto and the others. Berating them is probably not his purpose. I don't think a certified Level 8 Hunter will do anything purposelessly.
To warn us and drive us out of the Imperial Capital? But that's not a reason to not capture us. Or else… He was aiming for the destruction of the whole Tower of Akasha and not just Noto?
To such a thought Noto smiled.
The Tower of Akasha is a huge organization. Members are spread all over the world. Noto who was infamous in the Zebrudia Imperial Capital is just one member. It is not an enemy a Hunter can handle by himself. Noto can't see the whole picture drawn by him. If he don't captured Noto and the others, he couldn't grasp where the others research facilities were located.
\nHowever, the reality is that information has leaked.
"The localization of the laboratory has been leaked. The monster create by our experimentation was destroyed. Even today, it seems Infinite Variety went to the store upstairs. No matter how strong he is, he is still a human. I can only think that he has an informant on the inside."
To the word full of logic, the disciple can't say a word.
Akasha's cover up is perfect. It has almost been a decade, that no one was able to discover them. No matter if the Hunter was a Level 8, I don't think he can find it so easily.
Most of all, when I asked why Infinite Variety know the name of the Golem, he answered like this.
… A friend told me. He says.
Thank you for reading this! I always get some problem with the narration but this time it was particularly hard sometimes it's 3rd person sometimes it is 1st person so complicated. But well as long as you can understand it is fine right? So, the ice cream store was indeed a hideout of the Tower of Akasha. XD And he went there to buy Ice cream and discover the enemy hideout. He needs no insider to find you, just his appetite, wait doesn't that mean the one who found them is not Cry but Eva. She is in fact the hidden boss. XD See you in part 2
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"Among us… There is this 『Friend』 of Infinite Variety…"\n
"Kuh…"
When you think about it, when he used his magic, it was a gravitational magic with a low killing capability, this was probably to not kill the informant inside.
Everyone here except me is a suspect. There are a lot of people who know of the name 『Akasha』 for the strategic class Golem, but only a few people knew that we evacuated to the research facility close to the 『Alain Column Ruins』.
Fortunately, his best disciple, Sofia, is crossed off the list of suspects. From all the disciple, it would have been very painful to lose a talented disciple like Sofia.
Noto look down and confirm each disciple facial expressions. Tension. Fear. Anger. With a mixed of various emotions together, the second disciple say.
"Bu… But even if there was an insider… The relocation was sudden. There is no way to inform Infinite Variety…"
"There are… Even a lot of way. It is much easier than finding us by himself with no prior information."
I know of the past history of every disciple. As far as Noto knows, no one has any contact with Infinite Variety. But this is now no longer relevant. Were they threatened or were they coax? None of it matter.
The most important thing right now, is to prevent further information leakage. To a Mage, there is nothing more deadly than exposing their hand. Even if you set up a trap, it will become useless if there are informants inside.
Now that I think about it, the fact that the magical attack of all the disciple was invalidated might have been because he already knew what kind of magic they will cast. There is almost no Mage who mastered all kind of magic. Even Noto's disciples have their own favorite magic they are good at.
Although it is difficult to prevent all attack, there are several ways to prevent an attack if you limit the kind. I suppose he was so defenseless even when we attacked him is because he already took countermeasure against us.\n
"I will declare it first. That man who dare to insult me to be a Rabbit researcher… I will kill him."
When Noto declare this, all the disciples are quivering. He has powerful revengeful eyes. However, there was no one who dare to stop his behavior.
No, there are no one who are confident enough to refute him. Until now, there was no one who was doubting him. While touching his favorite wand to check it, all the disciples hold their breath and waited for his next word, as if they were waiting for their conviction.
Perhaps he couldn't stand the silence, among all the disciples the oldest, the second disciple speak out.
"S… So, Teach1, that 『Friend』 of his… Who is it?"
"It is irritating… He isn't showing up. Well, whatever…"
He already decided in his heart long ago.
Certainly, Noto didn't have the power to detect who was the insider. But if you don't know, who it is… All you have to do, is to remove anyone who are suspicious. Even if they are his disciple, there was no mercy. As he is doing that kind of research, he was already expected to do something like this when the time comes.
The research will be delayed, but all its results are already in Noto's brain. And there is Sofia. If we can destroy our natural enemy, it will not be difficult to recover.
"…Eh"
The second disciple eyes are widely opening and his straight back swayed. His posture collapses and falls to the floor. There wasn't even a scream. Only the sound of several bodies falling is heard.\nNow there is no more insider. He has lost most of his disciple, anyone who knew of the existence of the research. But the battle is not over yet. When Sofia comes back, I have to start over again. Now, Infinite Variety will surely know that his informant is dead.
The next time I saw him… It will be your end, Infinite Variety.
In a room where nothing is moving anymore, Noto, who mercilessly cast his magic, threw a cold look at his disciples who was on the floor.
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Noto raised his face when small footsteps was detected by the intruder detection magic. His eyes were inflated. The dark circle under his eye shows the deep fatigue accumulated in his body.
However, contrary to his exhausted expression, you can see deep inside his eyes a bright flame shining.
"So, you are back, Sofia."
"Yes… I am back… Teacher."
The door opens. The one who enter was Sofia… A woman who is wearing a sober gray robe.
Fiery crimson hair came off after she pulls down her hood. Beautiful blue eyes and an ephemeral look for a very talented Mage. She doesn't look like a Mage who was working on forbidden research. Perhaps she has just return to the Imperial Capital, Sofia's outfit remain the same as a travel outfit. She carried a large bag in her back.
Sofia. Sofia Black.
\nIt was erased immediately but it was certainly a smile.
It is not like Sofia had a bad relationship with the other disciples. But still… To the announcement of the death of her comrade who researched together. There wasn't any feeling of sadness that could be felt from their death.
Pure intellectual curiosity is sometimes really close to bad intent. That sensitivity, which was so far away from ordinary people can sometime be seen, it is one of the main reasons Noto Cochlear highly evaluate Sofia.
To their death announcement, Sofia put her bad down on the floor and nodded her head.
"Understood. Teacher, before talking can I have some of your time?"
"… Why?"
It is a first priority matter. Until now, Infinite Variety didn't attack this base, but he can come here at any second. To Noto who asked while breathing roughly, Sofia took out a small box from her bag and make a faint smile.
"Teacher's state is a little bit too tired… I brought some chocolate as a souvenir. Let's talk about it over a tea."
Thank you for reading this! Here's part 2! You underestimated Cry, Noto. he can find you even when he doesn't think of finding you. But still, so reckless to kill everyone just because of one traitor. Well it does show he is a bad guy. And here come the second most dangerous people in Akasha that Strange Grief are after. How will Cry fight against them? Tchao à plus!
1. Teach: In Japanese he is saying "Shi" from "Shisho" which can be translated as master or teacher. So, I translate it to "Teach" from "Teacher".
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Only the sound of the black tea being poured is echoing in the room where everything was cleaned up, leaving nothing but a table. Even if she knows that it is an emergency, Sofia's expression is the same as always. At least on the surface she looks calms.\n
As if being pulled by her, Noto becomes calmer. A Mage must always keep a calm demeanor. Magic power depends on your mental state. It is possible that magics are not activated if you are extremely excited.
After taking a deep breath, I noticed that my whole body is heavy. Did I forgot about it because I was too angry and excited or is it because of the fear I feel facing Infinite Variety? At the very least, I should have a terrible expression as Sofia could point out that I was tired at a first glance.
Sofia puts a cup of tea in front of Noto and place a beautifully wrapped box of chocolate she brought from somewhere. Where on earth did she go… He curves his eyebrow, but it is no time to think about it in the current situation. On the contrary, it could be said to be good luck that she left the Imperial Capital as it has cleared her of the suspicion of been a traitor.
I didn't talk in detail about what happened today. It is to avoid any information leakage. I briefly explain to Sofia who was sitting in front of me.
"Hunters have been sent above the [White Wolves Den]. Our existence has been exposed. We are now in a position of being chased."
We were in the worst situation. We wouldn't have imagined it a month ago.
The [Tower of Akasha] is a big organization. They have influence, money and power. However, this time their experiment should have never been revealed.
No, in the first place, there was no way it could have been discovered. The technique to disturb a part of the Earth's veins and causing a disturbance on the mana material is the culmination of Noto Cochlear research studies. You wouldn't usually think that a powerful phantom suddenly appearing is artificially created.
Up until now, there was no one who sniffed out Noto and the others. Looking back now, I should have suspected the existence of an insider among us when Infinite Variety went to the [White Wolves Den] the first time.
But it is no longer useful to make past assumption. Since I dispose of all the disciples except Sofia, there was no sign of Infinite Variety making a move. I should see that as the insider been disposed of.
Even after listening to Noto's explanation, there was no change in her complexion. When he compared his former disciples, who were shaking and frightened with her, Noto made a small sigh.
"Is this place safe?"
"It should still be okay, but I don't know when an attack can occur. We may need to change our base of operation. We might even need to leave the Imperial Capital."\n
On those word, Sofia slightly changes her expression for the first time. She opens her eyes, put her hand on her mouth and made a thoughtful expression.
In a lot of meaning, the Imperial Capital was convenient for Noto research. Its localization, as it is surrounded by multiple Shrine. Powerful Hunters gathering wealth. There are as many customers as he wanted. The slum… Or also called the 『Abandoned Metropolitan Area』is out of reach for the Knights, and if we are careful, there is no shortage of bodies for human experiments. It wouldn't go this well even if we go to a big city with a similar size.
Sofia opens her lips and said with a quivering voice.
"… Isn't there anything the 『Tower of Akasha』 can do?"
"The intercepting Golem『Akasha』 lost."
"Wha!?"
This time, Sofia's expression obviously changed. She widely opens her eyes and carefully look at Noto as if to get a confirmation.
『Akasha』 is masterpiece created by Noto and the others, it is the gathering of the result of many researchers on Mana Material manipulation. Even Sofia was deeply involved in its production. There is no other Alchemist who can create such a powerful golem.
Its defeat is even more shocking to Sofia as she knows about its performance. Sofia asks Noto a question, as he was deep down feeling relieved to see a changed in her expression.
"…That was… It should have the power to crush any Knight in the Imperial Capital it is facing against."
"The opponent… wasn't Knights. It was Hunters."
"Even against Hunters."
Sofia answer immediately. To those word who was said without any doubt, Noto suddenly remembered the word she said when she made 『Akasha』.\n"Speaking of which, it was you who said that it could even defeat 『The Lamenting Ghost』."
"… Yes."
"… Can you still affirm it now?"
『Akasha』 is not something that can be beaten by a human being alone. Even against a High-Level Hunter it has the power to easily know them down if they are facing them from the front. If Noto and the others faced Infinite Variety with Akasha, at the place where he discovers them, the outcome of the battle might have been different. However, in reality, the Golem couldn't finish off Severed Shadow. She couldn't destroy it but the time she bought allow Infinite Variety to overturn everything with one magical attack.
Sofia asks her Teacher with a thoughtful look.
"… It has been almost a year that I create it. High-Level Hunter grow every day. …But even so, if you handle it well, it should have been powerful enough to deal with the opponent. Even if the other party was 『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost1』or 『Ark Brave | The Heaven's Son』2. That was filled with the best product I can possibly think of."
"… So are you saying that the operator was the incompetent one…"
"… … Even so, it should have been possible to beat most of its opponent."
Sofia has a frustrating look. I can't detect any lie on what she said. In the first place, even Noto had an absolute confidence on that Golem. We spend a lot of money to create it with the best material possible, it is a product that took a lot of time to produce.
But it has lost. If the result is here, then they can only accept it. Moreover, as expected they couldn't afford to collect 『Akasha』. They can't go back and get it now. They can't count on it right now.
"… Well whatever. We have the blueprints. If we have money and time, we can make as many Golems as we want. Right now, our priority is to deal with the situation first."
"Please keep your calm. Teacher, what's important isn't the equipment. As long as you are alive, you can make a comeback as many times as you want."
"Did you think of a plan?"
\nNow that I think about it, Sofia has always seen 『The Lamenting Ghost』 as an enemy. When she was creating Akasha, she quoted them and suggested to improve its performance. It seems that my best disciple has already picture Akasha fighting and triumphing against 『The Lamenting Ghost』.
Full of hatred I say his name.
"This time, the one who are hunting us… Are someone you know very well… It is『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost』. It is the 『Infinite Variety』.
"…"
She didn't say anything but the change in her expression was dramatic. The gentle smile she was showing disappears and a serious expression replace it.
She made a sharp gaze as if her usual expression she shows to Noto was a lie. However, you can't see any fear in her eyes.
In that case, her reaction won't be slowed down. Noto hit the table and speak with a loud voice.
"His purposes are… Unknown. We don't know since when he was searching for us… And even after defeating 『Akasha』, we don't know the reason he let us go! But we know one thing for sure! Unless we defeat that man, we… Don't have any future!"
"It is… True…"
Sofia replied in a small voice to my angry and spiteful words.
There wasn't much power in her voice. Sofia's composure is lost. She put her hand on her forehead.
Thank you for reading this! Woow I just notice that Liz alias is the same as Mikoto in Danmachi "Zetsu Ei". XD I changed Arch Brave name to Ark Brave because I found that the Ark family was some noble in England and as he is also a noble, I change it. Tchao à plus!
1. In Japanese sometimes they put the name in Japanese and on the top the Engrish translation. So now when they do that I will put "|" to separate the Kanji and Engrish translation. Example: Raw:『嘆きの亡霊 (ストレンジ・グリーフ)』=『Nageki no Borei (Strange Grief)』= 『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost』in my translation. 2.『聖天の御子(アーク・ブレイブ)』=『Shoten no miko (Ark Brave)』= 『Ark Brave | The Heaven's Son』.
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Until now, the girl named Sofia Black has always kept a polite appearance. To Noto who saw for the first time this appearance was unsettle, furthermore Sofia murmured something in front of him.\n
"… What did I do wrong? A little more and I would have completed Noto-san research…"
"?? Sofi…a…? What's wrong?"
"Aaah, sorry, Teacher. It was a little unexpected…"
Sofia raises her face and shamefully corrects her posture. In that little time, her unusual reaction earlier disappeared.
Regaining her composure, she clears her throat and continues.
"Don't worry. We still have a hand to play. Equipment still remain, there is also the messenger above. I have already made some plans."
The facilities outside of the Imperial Capital was most likely already destroyed. However, equipment and item are still inside the 『Spatial bag』. Of course, there is the paper that summarize the research results but also rare catalyst for magic and Relics. There are also hideouts position that the disciples don't know about. If you make a good use of it and prepare well enough even if the opponent is a Level 8 Hunter, you have a good chance to win. If neither magic nor physical attack worked, then there are other ways to do it. You can assassinate him. Or you can prepare a trap.
I hand over the plan. Sofia takes them but put them on the table without confirming it. Then she made a small sight and bowed so deeply that her hair was about to touch the teacup.
"I am sorry, Teacher. The cause of everything was… Me."
"… What… Are you saying?"
"The purpose of Infinite Variety is 『Me』, is what I am saying. But I swear… I didn't betray you."\n
Sofia raises her head and looks at Noto who doesn't understand the situation. Tears slowly gathered in both of her eyes. As if to amplify the effect of her asking for forgiveness.
"I have a deep respect toward Teacher. You had the skills and the knowledge to be once called "Sage, Master Magus", despite having such a high position, you sought out for forbidden knowledge and was outcasted, your inquiry and inquisitive spirit, and also the fact that you fell into such a situation and still escaped death, your obsession spirit and cautiousness, I respect everything about you. The research on mystery, contrary to magic, requires talents, to teacher who has reach such high level for both is indubitably a 『Genius』. All the other disciples except me were talented… Teacher had… Everything that I didn't have."
The trembling voice is thin and weak. If her voice had a shape, it would have been a snowflake, fragile and yet beautiful. I calm my breath and moves my jaw.
"… Continue."
"Akasha and the Mana Material Distortion Equipment yielded excellent results. If I did it on my own, it would have taken a huge amount of time and money and there would also have more risks appearing. In this place, there are expensive equipment, rare catalysts and materials and also excellent researcher, everything was gathered here. And there is also Teacher… You listen to my word even if I was new and inexperienced. For Teacher who was supposed to be banned to still be in the Imperial Capital, was for me really fortunate."
Those words seem full of remorse. The content of her speech was nothing suspicious. If she had told that with her normal flat tone voice, there would have been nothing suspicious at all. I secretly grip the wand that was leaning next to me. Without noticing it, Sofia says.
"If possible… I would have wanted to continue my research with you."
"… You can continue. It is not over yet."
"No… It is over. Teacher has… transgressed a taboo, pushed to the brink by Infinite Variety, you killed all your disciples, and you were captured… You will be the world worst Mage trapped in the Empire in history. I will, probably… never see you again."
Her tone was too natural. I keep checking Sofia's appearance. Her eyebrow looks sorrowful. Her eyes painting a sad expression. Her well defined facial feature made her look like a tragic heroine or something similar. You can see that she is sad from the bottom of her heart.
"Sofia! You bastard, you think that I! Will lose to that guy!"\nSofia is a researcher. Talented, but her ability as a Mage… Her magical power is several steps behind Noto. Right now, Sofia doesn't have a staff, even if you had one Sofia's magic can't overcome Noto's magical resistance.
Sofia didn't show any resistance to Noto who stood up, flaps his cheeks and shouted. He grabs her long hair and pull it down strongly. But she continued.
"Infinite Variety's purpose is … a warning. Not to you Teacher, but to me. 『It is becoming dangerous, so stop right now and come back』."
"Wha!?"
Her fiery crimson long hair slides down as he pulls it.
For a second, I thought I peeled off her scalp, but that was no it. In front of the stunned Noto, a lump of hair fell on the table.
What came out of under it was her thin pink blonde hair. Her hair was cut short, compared to her flashy red hair the impression is so different that it is as if she was a different person. Showing her true face to Noto, Sofia lifts the wig and shyly tells him.
"Truthfully, I didn't want to show it… I studied under you for many years so it would have been to 『Dishonest』."
"For so many year… All this time… You kept it hidden… Why would you do…?"
"Eh… Because if it was known… It would have been bad. If I received a second "Penalty", even if Cry-san forgives me, the Explorer Assoc. wouldn't forgive me. This time I may be the only one who can't be a Hunter anymore… That kind of thing… I absolutely refuse it."
Sofia blinks her eyes and makes a troubled expression.
\nSofia makes a lonely smile. Her being like this made her look like she has never been given such an alias. But Sofia's action until now perfectly coincide with her alias.
"You bastard… You are 『Deep Black | The Worst of the Worst』."
"That name… I really, hate it."
Noto spits and scream, the person who was called Sophia shrug her shoulder. Those casual gesture and words confirmed Noto's doubts.
『Deep Black | The Worst of the Worst』. One member of 『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost』.
"Sytry Smart… You bastard was… the insider!?"
"No… As I told you, I am not. I did what I did only for myself… And I became you disciple. Cry-san and the other aren't involve, I never told them. And also… That horrible alias end today."
Sytry puts her hands together and told him as if blessing him.
"From today onward 『The Worst of the Worst』 will be you, Teacher."
Thank you for reading this! Damn I was so shocked when Sofia launch her monologue on Noto. The only thing a was looking for was "Where is the period! Where is the comma, please don't let me translate that in one fell swoop!". And when I finish it, I was so relieved but then I saw… ANOTHER BLOCK Noooooo! Pfiou the whole chapter has more than 6800 words it's a new record so tired. And yes, some of you have guessed it but Sophia was indeed Sytry! If you saw the volume 2 cover you can see Sofia above and Cry hugging Sytry like Sofia was aiming for them. Who would have thought that even the cover misdirected us! 1 more chapter before the conclusion of the second arc! Tchao à plus!
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At this point, Sofia's attitude remained the same as when she was his disciple.\n
I felt an unknown, strange fear. Even if she isn't pointing any weapon at me.
A member of 『The Lamenting Ghost』. Although this is enough to be consider as an enemy, it is the first time for Noto to feel like this while he isn't facing against a powerful Mage.
Above all, I don't know what their purpose is…
In the first place, what Sytry did isn't the kind of thing to be accepted even if it was for an infiltration. Sofia became a disciple close to three year ago. Even if her hand wasn't as dirty as Noto and the other disciples, it is enough to get a death sentence. If all her action so far comes to light, no explanation will be tolerated, and she will be sent to prison.
Indeed. This Hunter was once falsely accused of assisting in that great prison break… That impregnable South Isteria Prison where numerous criminal who have absorbed a large amount of Mana Material are locked in there. Even now, most of those who escaped are still on the run. Their vigilance has been increased since that incident. Once you get in, you can never go out.
"Your motivation is… is it revenge for that infamous Alias the Explorer Assoc. gave you… because you weren't guilty!?"
Revenge on the Imperial Capital. Then I can still understand. Burning anger can sometimes transform people.
I ask this while hiding my murderous voice, Sytry turns her eyes down and raised a crying voice.
"Don't you understand, Teacher. My motivation is… to seek for knowledge, this is it. Sometimes, it is necessary to use unspeakable and unlawful way to unravel and obtain the truth. There are many things to learn from teacher's behavior which was free to do whatever it wants without nitpicking. Teacher and I… might be similar."
Similar, with this word. Noto understood everything.\n
Everything this woman said is the truth. She didn't become Noto's disciple because she wanted to infiltrate, but it was to satisfy her insatiable desire for knowledge and inquiring mind. Regardless of being a High-Level Hunter, being forbidden by the law or touching a taboo which can destroy the world… This woman in front of me joined the 『Tower of Akasha』 only for herself.
"Revenge… Don't you think that it is pointless? And… False charge?"
Then in front of me 『The Worst of the Worst』 is trying to 『Clean up』.
"The best 『Material』… I wanted it whatever the cost. Teacher, I have always thought about it, but Golem are really too expensive. Akasha is a masterpiece, but even though it took so much time, money and effort to create it, it can't be control without an operator, it is inferior to a Phantom or a gimmick from a Shrine."
She said with a voice as if she was expressing her opinion on her research. As if being pressed by it, Noto fell back and slowly distance himself.
"… Did you think you can escape!? Against me!"
"Teacher, you are a first-class Mage. If Teacher could reform… I could have bragged it to Lucia-chan but I can't let you go. Also, I wanted Akasha. But I am sure that the Empire already collect it. It is very disappointing."
There was no malicious intent at all. Even being pointed by a wand, you can't see her trembling. And she sigh as if it was unfortunate.
After hearing all the information, he needed, you can see in the reflection of her deep blue eyes the tip of his wand.
"I am, in fact… the 『Weakest』 inside 『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost』. As Teacher knows, I don't have any talent in a face-to-face battle… Even if I have said all that I might lose. If possible, I would like you to surrender…"\nTo this weak voice, Noto, without reacting, start to assemble a magic he has always used.
The most basic magic usable by most Mages 『Fire Bullet』.
The firing speed is fast, and its power is high. It is also a magic which greatly reflect the ability of the user. If you mastered magic to the same point as Noto, even if you omit the chant, it has the power to turn three people to ashes.
A low difficulty magic attack. The preparation to cast it is completed in an instant. Sytry hasn't even stood up. From this distance it is impossible to avoid.
I am not careless. She is not an enemy I can be careless about.
At the moment when he tries to release the magical power built up inside him… He suddenly felt a pain running through his whole body.
The sudden shock made his hands lose strength and the wand fell down making a hard noise. But he doesn't have the composure to care about that.
As Noto screams and crouches in pain as if his body was being assault from the inside, he could hear Sytry's relieved voice.
"Thank god… It seems that it works even against the Sage, Master Magus.
"What… Did… you…!?"
\nIf she can overwhelm me face-to-face, she wouldn't have the need to use drugs.
To support his idea, Sytry's footsteps were full of cautious. She carefully approaches Noto.
It is impossible to use magic. It would probably be useless to try again. Even if I knew what was coming… I can't focus on my power with a pain as strong as being hit by lightning.
But I manage to stay conscious through all that pain. And I still have a hand to play. Just like Sytry who has prepare to suppress me before the battle, Noto has overcome many battles until now.
I put my right hand inside my pocket. In the bottom of my pocket, I insert the hidden ring in my finger. Sytry looks at Noto and say in a gentle voice.
"It is fine, there is nothing to worry about. I won't kill you. But I will… Erase all your memory. Like Infinite Variety, I am aiming to be a 『Philanthropist』."
"Kuh… Don't underestimate me Sofia!!"
Sytry's eyes opens, and her line of sight turns to Noto's hand.
Thanks for reading this! I can't believe when I started to translate this chapter, I though it's okay there's only 4500 words. I got too used to 6000+word in a chapter TT.TT When I red Sytry helped in a Prison break and I was singing Prison Break opening song. (The French one of course J'ai pas le teeeeeeeeemps! Mon espriiiiiiiiiiit! Glisse ailleuuuuuurs !!!!!) Tchao à plus!
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\nOn his wrinkled index finger, he was wearing a crystal ring. However, unlike ordinary gems, a green flames flicker inside the colorless, transparent crystals.
It was a Relic. It was the trump card chosen by Noto Cochlear who doesn't possess any other weapons except his magical power which he has absolute confidence in.
It is a Relic which allows you to stock one magic and release it at will in exchange of putting a great burden on you.
The magic stock inside is an original magic created by Noto. It is the trump card of a high-class Mage which sent his disciple who has a high magic resistant to Hades.
『Aaron Mist | Silent Death』.
The magic that was once store is release and the crystal ring return colorless and transparent. There wasn't any flashing light or sound. Sytry with her eyes wide open, waver greatly. She falls on the floor toppling over the table.
The mist of poison which is magically synthesized is not flashy, but it sneaks up to you with no sound or color and reaps your life in a single breath. It is an interpersonal trump card. It doesn't let you have the chance to use detoxification magic or medicine.
The remaining pain fade away. I don't know what drug was used but it wasn't an everlasting effect.\n
But more than that, now, I have to find a place to hide. Sytry said she hadn't told anyone, but there was no proof that is was true.
I wipe my mouth with my sleeves and speak to Sofia who is lying down.
Mysteriously, the anger I had up until now has subsided. With a look of pity, I speak to the girl.
"You idiot… Sofia. You could have accomplished so mush inside Akasha…"
"This is… Impossible. Because… We are… 『Friends』."
"Wha!?"
…Why are you alive!?
With the exit right behind Noto, Sytry who should have been dead put her hand on the floor and moving like an undead she stands up.\nWhen she stands up on her two legs while swaying, she coughs a few times and look at Noto.
Her eyes are looking at Noto through the gap between her pink blond hair. Her voice is shaking but the emotion contained inside were the same as before.
"As expected… Poison Magic… Hahaa… I had strengthened, my immune system but as it has been a long time… It has worked on me a little bit."
"It isn't… possible. You shouldn't be able to move…"
"Before, I have been ripped of my consciousness in a Shrine once… I reflected on it and poisoned everyone little by little to make everyone resistant…"
Until now Noto has used this magic countless time and it has definitively slaughtered all his enemy. It may not be effective, but it is impossible to get up in such a short amount of times.
Sytry greatly shakes her head and hit her pale cheek *slap slap*. Then face Noto and laugh at him.
"Is this the end, Teacher? Will you surrender? I will present your Relic as a gift to Cry-san. As I could only catch you… It would be a shame if I don't bring anything home."
\n"I took my time, talk to you about the situation and tried to convince you with all my honesty… Now this is the last request. I don't like to resolve problem with my fist like my 『Onee-chan』. I am not… 『Deep Black | The Worst of the Worst』anymore!"
I receive a ridiculous persuasion from behind me. I only have to think about running away. No… I don't have to run away. I can get caught by the Empire. It is one hundred times better than being caught by Sytry.
I turn on the doorknob and open the door. Outside. It will be the worst if she is noticed. That woman doesn't want to be discover. I scold my legs when they almost get tangled and tried to run upstairs to the ground when at that time…
Something cold came down from my head. Is it raining? When such a question crosses my head, I couldn't move as if my power was sucked up.
Why am I here? I don't know what I am doing.
Shouldn't I run away. The commands issued by my brain does not reach my body as if they were interrupted halfway.
I waver as if my consciousness was melting.
The last thing Noto heard was a blurry scream as if there was a thick filter distorting the sound.
Thanks for reading this! So, Noto had the same type of Relic as Cry but he still thought that it was Cry who use the gravitational magic XD And what could have caught Noto? Was It Sytry's trap? Or was it something else? Let's see maybe it is something viscous, liquid shape, that someone drop it by accident when he was going in a Shrine? XD chapter is the conclusion of this arc! Tchao à plus !
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Ah, I can't take it anymore. I want to throw everything and run away right now.\n
As per usual, I was in the Clan Master Room with a sloppy appearance and sigh.
It has been a few days that I went to eat ice cream with Tino. The situation hasn't changed at all. After going back, I did various research and what come out of it was only seriously dangerous information, there is nothing I can do.
I mean, the incident this time is completely beyond my control.
It really seems that the 『Tower of Akasha』 is really a famous magic organization. Well, from my point of view, any secret organization is already plenty dangerous, so, I don't want to be involve. But they seem to be an organization that does a lot of horrible things in the name of seeking the truth.
To obtain rare materials they are prepared to kill and plunder. Group abduction and human experimentation. Using sacrifices to summon ancient gods. Even the Mafia around here won't do thing they do. They really are a group of heartless people. I'm gonna puke.
Ark, Luke and the other aren't here. And all the other clan member inside the Imperial Capital are already working with the Explorer Assoc. And I don't have any Relics.
I don't know why they were hiding in the rabbit's burrow but if you are a magic organization, I wish you would act like it. Well, if at that time I knew that they were such a dangerous magic organization I would have opt to run without a second though. The worst thing is that Liz-chan blew everything out of proportion to Gark-san and the others. And what's more is that Garks-san seems to believe it for some reason. I am checkmate.
We have been together for several year, but I wonder why Gark-san still doesn't understand my ineptitude. My Level is high, but it is the Level, you, the Explorer Assoc. who certified it. If you are certified as a high-Level Hunter, then you will get stronger is not what will happen.
There is no doubt that Eva, who is pouring some tea, knows more about the current situation than me who is putting his legs on the tables and sloppily trying to run away from the reality.
Ah, sorry. I don't need any tea because I am not working…
"Cry-san, are everything fine with the Akasha's member?"
"… It is not the time yet."\n
When I remember the face full of hatred of the Leader of the Rabbit Fellow, I can't help but shiver.
At that time, I didn't think of anything but if he is the Leader of a dangerous magic organization then it is bad. He is definitively holding a grudge. I didn't mean any offences, but that Noto-san probably doesn't care.
I am an incompetent but I have lived through a lot so I have at least learned all kind of skill which can protect my life. Right now, from all the option left, my only option available is… to not even step one foot outside of the clan house.
The clan house is not only a place for clan member to relax but it is also a safe spot for me. The fact that I made my bedroom here, that we have abundantly more equipment compare to other clan and even a basement full of it, is to prepare in case of an assault during an emergency.
Everyone who are gathered here are one of the best Hunter in the Imperial Capital. They are professional on monster extermination. Even if the opponent is a magic organization, there is probably no safer place in the Imperial Capital. With this level of robustness if in the unlikely chance I got killed in the assault then I would resign to my fate.
Therefore, I will never leave this place under any circumstances. As an escort, Tino is lack a little bit of strength, if Liz was here, I will be more comfortable, but it is better to not go outside until the criminal is caught. I said that 『I have transcended all physical attack』. …But I did not.
"It is not time yet… Then when is it the right time? Gark-san is starting to be a little bit impatient…"
"Unnn… Even if you ask me, it doesn't depend on me…"
I mean, isn't Gark-san trusting me a bit too much?
The fact that something slime-like came out was a coincidence and encountering the member of the Rabbit Fellow was also a coincidence. If all of those were calculated, I would understand that level of trust, but I have already said that it wasn't the case.
Isn't it strange that he understands when I don't say anything, but he doesn't understand when I say something?
What do they mean I let them swim…? The only thing swimming here are my eyes.1\n"Are you eyeball empty. What were you looking at until now…?"
I am incompetent. If I go outside, I can't complete a Shrine and I can't stop Liz violent impulse.
On the same case… Yes, Sytry incident.
At that time when Sytry was stigmatized with an awful Alias like 『Deep Black | The Worst of the Worst』I couldn't do anything. I did the best I could, but I lacked strength. The pressure from the country was too much for me. When there wasn't any proof, I think it was wrong to receive a penalty just because she was a suspect. All the circumstantial evidence pointing at Sytry as being guilty was probably some conspiration.
Sytry-chan laughed and forgave me but I remember that time as one of my biggest mistakes since I came to the Imperial Capital. (By the way, at that time, her dear sister was clapping and laughing out loud).
When I think about it, I am getting irritated. I complain in a small voice.
"I hope his brain didn't become a muscle brain."
"… Cry-san, you are saying is too much."
… But if you calmly think about it, it might not have been too unreasonable that Gark-san misunderstood.
Sytry is a good girl, even for me who have known her for a long time, there are times when I don't understand what she says. If it is from someone who doesn't know her then it will look like she has a few screws loose on her head. Except us, everyone agreed to give her that Alias. What does it mean 『 time, I will properly find a culprit』…?
… You really didn't do it right?
At this moment, the clan master room's big door slammed open with a loud noise. At the appearance of an unexpected person, I felt my own hearts skipping a beat.
\nEva and Kaina-san who comes in with a bitter face from behind Gark-san tried to smooth him.
As expected, they were used to it. Their breathings are in sync as if they were sisters. If they are on my side, I am confident enough to even lightly slap Gark-san. I want you to stay with me forever.
I hurriedly ride on the apologies.
"So… Sorry. I… I just let it slip from my mouth, I wasn't serious."
"I know. Oh, I understand. This is why, I still haven't used, my only strength, my muscles!"
Gark-san laugh while breathing roughly.
It's bad. I heard that Gark-san has become tamed compared to his heyday, but he was still the 『War Ogre3』. I don't know when he will raise his hand. Apologizes are probably not enough, he is obviously still angry. I immediately say something to follow-up.
"O… Of course, not… Your humor and your endurance power are off the chart in my opinion!"
"You… You are taking me for a fool!"
Ah, this is not good. It was better if I stayed silent.
Thank you for reading! The chapter title is the lamenting ghost want to retire 2 because the 1 is chapter 23. It is finally the last chapter of the second arc. Cry confronting Gark but it's not going too well. Any word he says are return to him poor him. No one understand him. XD Tchao à plus!
1. He let Noto swim means he let them run away. Like a fisher who catch and release his prey. And his eyes swimming means that he is confused. 2. Dogeza: Japanese kneeling to apologize. 3. War Ogre: In Japanese Gark alias is "戦鬼Senki" that was one of Aiz in Danmachi name and it was translated as War Princess. So many Danmachi reference is it a coincidence… I think so. XD
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When Gark-san raises his voice, Kaina desperately try to hold him down. Eva tell me to not say anything anymore with her eyes. I hastily shut my mouth, so I don't say anything stupid.\n
When I was silent, Gark-san finally calms down and takes a deep breath, then slammed a stack of paper on my desk. There was a big confidential on the first page.
He still has a blue vein popping on his forehead and he slowly speaks.
"You might have already heard it with your excellent 『Ear』, but it is the result of the research done by the Empire and the Explorer Assoc. We have found multiple rooms inside the facilities outside. It has been emptied but experts have started to investigate it."
I have heard from Tino that they were investigating, but it has only been a week or so since they started the investigation. Even if they are Shrines near the Imperial Capital there are more than a 100 if you count in the smallest one. You can feel their seriousness when they discover their facilities in such a short period of time.
"Eh… It is amazing to find it in such a short period of time."
"Tsk…"
"Calm down, Gark-san. Cry-kun isn't upset. He isn't, you understand right?"
Kaina-san is appeasing Gark-san who is looking at me with a murderous look.
"Eh? No, no, no, I am not upset. I just thought that it was amazing…"
"Cry-kun, please shut up!"
I swallow the few word I wanted to say. Am I not allowed to say that it is amazing when it is?
What should I say then? Should I say this is it? Like a Level 8?
"Hmph, this is it…?"\n
"Tsk… Cry? Are you trying to test my patience!?"
See, I knew he would get angry. What should I do? I sighed deeply and told Gark-san who was holding his anger. It is time that we talk constructively.
"Well, well, Gark-san, stay calm. It is not the time to be impatient yet. I will read the document immediately. Is there anything else?"
"Tsk… Those above are starting to run out of patience… They want to know what you know."
Aaaah… So, it came down to this. I want to know it too. We are stuck. There is nothing I can do. However, I don't have the courage to tell that to Gark-san who has almost reached his boiling point. I should buy some time…
I pretend to be in deep though and tilt my head and answer.
"You are right… I will need some help… Probably."
Ark or my childhood friend who are in an expedition. If they come back, I feel that everything will work out fine. They are loved by the goddess of destiny. I am sure they will, one day, be sung as a Hero. Not only they are strong, how to say… Their fates are strong. In a bad way, mine is also strong. Whereas Ark and the others have a high problem-solving ability.
I am sure even this incident, they can somehow manage it. I feel like I said that before but if they can't do it, then there is nothing that I can do.
To my answer, Gark-san moved his eybrows.
"H… Help, you say? From whom?"
Who indeed? It is a difficult question. I would like to answer with everyone, but I am sure that Gark-san will not accept that.
The safest choice is, needless to say, Ark Rodin. He is in every sense excellent. It is sad that he is not one of 『The Lamenting Ghost』. On the other hand, if we picked from one of the members, Luke and Liz are more muscle brain than Gark-san so they are not suitable for an investigation request. Eliza is a thief, but she is a new member admitted outside, so she won't listen to my request, so it is NG1. Lucia and Anthem are always calm and dependable, but they are really famous, so they are easy to notice.\nOr rather, there is also the incident with the slime, so the obvious choice is Sytry. I want you to come back, Sytry. Final answer.
I somehow turn my sight to the calendar on my desk and answer.
"From Sytry. … She is probably coming back soon."
Or rather, you can say that she is late. The day I circled on the calendar is the day I expected their return, but it is long past. Let's check on them If they are not back after waiting for a while. If something happens, I can't abandon them.
Gark made a rough expression.
"… Sytry? … Speaking of which, it seems that she is hostile against Akasha… Is it not good if it isn't Sytry? When is she coming back? If you need an Alchemist for something, I can call some people…"
"I am back."
!?
A familiar voice and appearance shows up and enters. Gark-san vigorously turns around and caught sight of her appearance.
She has the same eyes and pink blond hair color as Liz. Her height is a little bit taller than her sister, Liz. Is it because she wears plain color cloaks or is it because she is calmer than Liz, she looks smaller than her real height? She is carrying on her back a big backpack, and contrary to the regular waist belt that Hunter carry, she is carrying two large potion bags on her waist. She doesn't have a wand. Sytry's role isn't to fight. She is the command tower. From preparation to extermination, she is the support MVP2. She is the one who collects information on Shrine for 『Strange Grief | the Lamenting Ghost』.
Sytry Smart. It was the arrival of the Hunter I had been waiting for.
She doesn't have a speck of dust on her, nothing has changed on her since she left the Imperial Capital. Looks like she was fine.
"Welcome home, Sytry."
\n"The culprit has been caught and is downstairs. As Cry-san overdid it, if you are not too fast, he might die."
"Tsk… Kaina, let's go! Oi Cry. You will tell me all the story later! Let's hurry!"
Gark-san takes Kaina-san and hurriedly leave the clan master room. The one who were left was me who doesn't understand what happen, Eva with a contemplation look, and Sytry who knows about the situation and seems to have already caught the main culprit despite just coming back.
…It's impossible. She is too excellent. What is going on with our members? It is true that is said I need Sytry's help by I didn't mean it this way. I said their fates is strong but isn't it too strong?
Sytry is silent, waiting for my words.
As the result of wondering what to I should say, I decided to forget everything that is worrying me. I stand up and spread my arm in front of Sytry.
We can think about the magic organization or the slime later. Right now, we should celebrate her return.
No matter what they say, all I can do is to wait for the Hero's return and that's it.
I smile and again clearly told Sytry.
"Welcome back Sytry, I am glad you are safe."
"Yes. I am back Cry-san…"
Thank you for reading! Finally, the second arc is over but looks like the misunderstanding deepen poor Cry saying random things always help him even if he doesn't want it XD Cry can't even appreciate the work of others because they think he is ridiculing them because he found everything immediately XD When he talks about Eliza, he means she wasn't part of his childhood friend circle, but she joined them during their journey. Okay first objective is completed: End the 2nd arc Redshare404 left. New objective: Let's aim for arc 3 completion! There's 41 Chapter let's hope for the best! I'm going to take 2 or 3 day break before starting Arc 3. See you then! Tchao à plus!
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It has been a while since I had such a peaceful time. It is not that I did anything but the incident with the slime still mentally burdened me. Probably because all my worries are gone, my shoulders are incredibly light.\n
In front of me was Sytry's big bag. You can see through the gap in her pink blond hair, her little eyes like her sister. They are two peas in a pod. She is slightly taller than Liz and her eyes are gentler but because she is always wearing a plain robe, no one seems to ever confuse which one is the big sister.
Pretty, graceful and value negotiation over violence. As an "Alchemist | Renkinjustsu-shi1", her talent is in a different category than her sister who is a Thief. She can deal with all kinds of accident without fail. It can be said that she is the most versatile member in 『Strange Grief | The Lamenting Ghost』. She would be perfect if she didn't have the habit of occasionally creating strange create and occasionally being aggressive like her sister.
It seems she is not tired after just returning from a long journey.
"There was a strong Swordsman "Phantom | Illusion" inside the Boss room…"
"Ah, so that why…"
I understood the situation when she said those word.
One of my childhood friends. The Swordsman of The Lamenting Ghost, Luke Sicor2 is a man with a burning passion who want to master the path of the sword. Even if he is really strong at this stage, Luke has a problematic perk where he can't hold himself and want to cut someone when he sees as strong Swordsman.
The opponent this time is a Phantom which appear in the boss room of a Level 8 Shrine. The blood inside Luke must have boiled out.
And there is no one who can stop Luke when he is motivated. In the first place, I will not stop him.
"Luke-san's illness has resurfaced so Lucia-chan and the other said they will keep him company."\n
When are you coming back…?
"Did he win?"
"It was a crushing defeat. He will do it until he can win on a one-on-one. I think he will come back if his illness doesn't resurface again. But it might take some time."
Sytry say this with a thoughtful look. What kind of opponent is it for Luke to lose when he is almost undefeated in the Imperial Capital…? I definitively don't want to meet it.
However, if you add Liz, there is now two missing 『Lamenting Ghost』. I know Luke and the other strength better than anyone, but I am a little worried, the exploration part in a Shrine is one of the most difficult part.
"Is it fine for you to come back?"
"Putting aside Onee-chan3, my role is just preparation so… I left Kilkill-kun so it is fine."
Kilkill-kun is a magical create Sytry take with her as an escort these days. He looks like a giant with a stone gray-like body, he wears on his head a bag with holes for his eyes and wears a boomerang pants. From any point of view, he looks like a pervert, as at first glance he looks human but Sitry insists that it is a magical creature so it must be one. But I have no idea what kind of magical creature it is…
I try my best to not think about its existence. By the way, Kilkill-kun name comes from the fact that the creature can only say kill, kill. It seems he shouts in a high-pitched voice to his enemies and has a formidable power and toughness4. Am I disqualified as a Hunter as I think this is crazy?
Well, Sytry is an excellent hunter. If this caution-full girl says there is nothing to worry, then there isn't. I have no choice but to wait.\nThen at that time, Sytry hastily took something from her backpack.
Her large khaki bag is her trademark. Unlike vanguard, the number and the type of item you carry directly linked to your strength so Sytry is always carrying a large bag.
Sytry, all smiles, takes out from her bag a small ring. It is a transparent crystal ring shaped Relic.
"…You even bring back the Relics with you…"
"Except it wasn't found in a Shrines…"
Where did you pick it up? I carefully pick up the ring Sytry-chan placed in the desk and analyze it.
It is a dull silver ring. Contrary to jewels, it is colorless and transparent despite being finely cut. You can clearly see the other side as there is no stain.
My hobby is to collect Relics. All the Relics, Luke and the other brought back are at least presented to me once and I often go to the Relics store.
The only thing I can beat my friends on would be my knowledge on Relics.
The Relic Sytry placed in front of me is familiar to me.
\nMaybe it is about the incident where Sytry's Slime escaped? That was also my bad as I was careless. So, I am not going to blame you, if this is what you are thinking about.
As I was wondering if I should say it out loud, I stopped just before I could get it out of my throat. Sytry probably understand that without me saying it. This is not the first time that I did this. I thankfully accepted Sytry present.
"It is not like it troubled me but if you say it is a souvenir, I will take it. I am thankful."
"No, no. Isn't this normal for us."
I couldn't say anything else when I saw Sytry gentle smile.
… Actually, I owed her a terrible amount of debt.
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Thank you for reading! I am finally back hoping the wait wasn't too long. Here is the first chapter of the third Arc. Let's aim for full translation of this arc! Oh, and I made a Ko-fi page so if you are in a generous mood and want to donate so I can drink a Bubble Tea (even thought everything is close). I will be very grateful! Here is the link: https://ko-fi.com/gegotaz_translation Tchao à plus!
1. Alchemist | Renkinjustu-shi: As Renkinjutsu-shi is translated as Alchemist and in the raw they put both so, I will just leave it as Japanese. Sytry, when are you going to clap your hand and transform Liz into a giant armor? 2. Luke Sicor ルーク・サイコル If you have a better last name for Luke don't hesitate to give me one. I wanted to add a "d" to make Sicord but it won't be a silent "d". 3. Onee-chan: Big sister 4. Think of Kilkill as Pika in One piece a giant with a high-pitch voice XD
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I failed. But Sytry Smart isn't shocked by this fact.\n
Sytry is an Alchemist (Renkinjustsu-shi). Alchemist (Renkinjustsu-shi) experiments are originally an accumulation of failure and 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 isn't that talented.
No, she doesn't need to be that good. Because she has companion who will cover for her no matter how many times I fails.
Initially, Sytry wasn't blessed with remarkable talents which was required to be Treasure Hunter, even the fact that we are a top-class Hunter party in the Imperial Capital, is largely due to the efforts of her other companion.
Sytry who understands that has always been humble.
Humble, recognize the difference, respect other and doesn't look down on people indiscriminately. In the first place, even if a million of people praise her talent, it won't move Sytry's heart.
The destruction of the 『Tower of Akasha』. While receiving an interview survey for that, Sytry was waiting for the time to pass without changing her expression.
"There was nothing else?"
"Yes. I submitted everything I have. Was there anything unnatural?"
"… No. I have… All the information I needed."
To Sytry's answer Gark has an expression as if he just bit 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 truth, I also really wanted to offer the bodies of Noto's disciples. The only thing I swap out was a small ring.\n
It is not good to be too greedy. If you try to get too many things, the important one will slip through your finger.
I knew that this time would come.
I would present those terrifying researches with the perfect evidence to the Empire Relic Investigation1 and the Knight and I would be in the clear and I could pat my back. And this is how the curtain will be brought down.
This time, the only big mistake was… The slime I created growing unexpectedly.
I recall the story I heard from Cry and frown my eyebrow a little.
Slime changes its properties according to its surrounding environment and this is one of the basic knowledges 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 mistakes 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 it could happen.
Magical creatures are difficult to handle. Even the creator Sytry doesn't know everything.
I didn't expect that to happen at that time, but it could also be consider as a small prank. Depending on how you think about it, you can even consider it as simplifying one of Sytry's process.
"… And the member called Sofia?"
"She wasn't there when I rushed in."
"Did you confirm the materials submitted?"\n"To a minimum."
A slight suspicion was visible inside Gark severe eyes. To that I show a smile. There are perfect proof. This time is different from the previous time. There is also a criminal.
If it is necessary, I can take out Sofia's corpse, but I don't want to do it, if it was possible.
One of the rules of 『The Lamenting Ghost』 is to not involve 『Regular Citizen』. There is no 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 also Sytry's customer in the upper brass of the Empire.
If there is one thing Sytry stands out among the member of 『The Lamenting Ghost』 is without doubt her financial power.
『Alchemist (Renkinjustsu-shi)』 are golden gooses. Knowledge, Medicine preparation, Magical Creature Creation, they produce all kind of wealth.
Sytry's lab in the Clan House exist because Sytry made a large investment as an individual at the time of its construction. Whether it is a Mage or a Swordsman, wealth is gathering where there are Hunters. But Alchemist is incomparable to the other occupations.
"It is a pity that Noto is unconscious. Treatment is still going on but there is no sign of him waking up. If we interrogate him, we may have more details."
"It is a very… painful story. It wasn't someone I could hold back. Please don't blame Cry-san. Cry-san just helped me! And… Noto Cochlear… was…"
Sytry says in a quiet voice and with her eyes close, trying to appeal to Kaina who was standing behind Gark.
\n"It is not that, I don't trust Gark-san, but it is the sort of thing you should ask Cry-san."
"Ah… You are right. My bad."
This is good. Perhaps Cry would tell Gark the power of Sytry's Slime. But at that time… It will be when Infinite Variety will judge 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 is my enemy… All Mages and Alchemists enemy. We must stop them."
"... Aah, thank you for your cooperation. We will contact you if something happens. Will you stay in the Imperial Capital for a while?"
"Yes. If anything happens, please tell Cry-san or Onee-chan."
Anyway, this time I put an unnecessary burden on Cry. I should find something to apologize. That kind of ring is not enough. This time my troublemaker sister is back first. Her lack of brake is one of sister's drawbacks. I am sure she has caused some problem.
Atoning for her sister's failure is one of the little sister's duty.
Sytry leave the reception room of the Explorer Association while humming, she has lost all interest on Noto and the Tower of Akasha.
Thanks for reading! And this conclude 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
1. ly translated as House of Remnant Investigations.
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