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

The former boss of the secret organization 『Nine-Tails Shadow Fox (Kyubi no Kage Kitsune)』――Commonly known as the 『Fox (Kitsune)』. I, who was once known as the “Sky Tail (Kuubi)”, has now been driven into a hopeless situation.

It all started with the incident at the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”. After that, I was pursued as a traitor by the organization, but I used all my strength to fight back against the organization’s pursuers and was finally defeated by a boss of the same rank――”Sword Tail (Kenbi)”.

I managed to put up an absolutely impenetrable barrier, but in this state, even I couldn’t attack. If I weakened the barrier even for a moment, that crazy woman who has allocated all her power to her sword would not miss the opportunity.

However, “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” is a boss, so she is busy. She can’t keep an eye on me forever. There was a chance to win, but “Sword Tail’s (Kenbi)” move was beyond my expectations.

Code, the highly mobile fortress city. I was thrown into the prison of this city, which reproduced an Advanced Physical Civilization city.

『Fufufu…… As expected, even you can’t break through this prison, can you? After that, it will analyze the barrier and then I’ll slowly cook you up.』 (Sword Tail)

Code, the highly mobile fortress city was not under my jurisdiction so I didn’t know much about it, but as “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” had said, the power of Code was extremely troublesome. The city’s military power and weaponry are considerable, but what is particularly troubling for a Magi is the unique anti-magic field that disperses any Magic they construct.

The reason why I am still able to maintain my barrier is because it was set up outside the city. The barrier repels the city’s anti-magic attacks. Once the barrier is broken, it will be impossible to set up a barrier of this level in this city.

If it was just a regular prison, it should have been possible to escape even with the anti-magic measures in place, but that plan wasn’t going to work. Apparently, that woman, infuriatingly, did not underestimate me. If she can establish a strong position within Code and gain the full cooperation of the city, she will, one day, eventually be able to analyze my barrier.

It is not like there is no possibility for me to go out. Code is not a monolith either. Right now, in this city, the Royal Family is competing with each other in the battle for the throne, seeking more forces. There are other Royal Family besides the ones “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” is trying to win over.

I was put in a special cell and waited for a chance, but it was difficult to find the right faction.

A few people came to my cell before, but they were all too weak. The faction that cooperates with the organization and that “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” infiltrated will most likely be the largest or at least a faction of similar standing, that is worthy of joining forces with her.

How many days have passed since I was imprisoned in the crystal with all my barriers? Maybe because the battle for the throne is drawing near, fewer people have been coming to check on my situation recently. It is at this time when I am beginning to get fed up, that I received a call for the first time in a long time.

『Yaah, yaah, can you hear me? 《Sky (Sora)》. Well, if you cannot hear me then that is fine for me too……』 (Cry)

My shock is comparable to the time I was suddenly struck by lightning at the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”.

My consciousness, which has been asleep leaving the bare minimum necessary to maintain the barrier, instantly awakens. I raise my head and glare at the other side of the glass. My agitation causes the magic formula to go haywire, causing the crystal to shake violently.

A voice strong enough to disturb my mind, which has been maintaining an impenetrable barrier for over a month with an ironclad willpower.

That is, a voice I still see in my nightmares.

Why is that bastard――《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 here?

The man who framed me and falsely accused me of the ridiculous act of activating the 『Key of the Earth』 Relic. Considering the importance of the mission he was given, this man, who is likely a direct subordinate of “Sword Tail (Kenbi)”, is undoubtedly one of my sworn enemies.

I open my eyes. Grit my teeth, and glare at the glass. My heart is pounding hard. There is a gasp of breath on the other end of the communication.

However, the voice of 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is as laid-back as ever, or to put it bluntly, it sounds as if he isn’t thinking of anything at all, and he is saying things that I cannot understand.

『If you don’t mind, that is, I will release you, but in return, could you cooperate with me?』 (Cry)

…… Ha? What is this guy saying?

For a moment, I forgot my anger. His words are so incomprehensible that I forgot my anger.

It is obvious that there is no way that I would cooperate with “Sword Tail’s (Kenbi)” subordinates who had framed me. It is impossible that I, who is one of the bosses, would agree to work with “Sword Tail (Kenbi)”, even if I am on the verge of death. However, there is no way that 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 who is known for being a Divine Strategist, would be unaware of such a fact.

I suppress my anger and consider the true meaning behind his words.

On “Sword Tail’s (Kenbi)” orders, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 framed me and brought me down. “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” captured me and threw me in Code’s prison. Now, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is asking me for help. This means that――.

I open my lips and speak for the first time in a long while.

“Cooperate…… You say? Isn’t the one backing you………… 『Sword Tail (Kenbi)』?” (Sky Tail)

『 !? ……………… Eh…… ? “Sword Tail (Kenbi)”? Who’s that?』 (Cry)

He sounds as if he honestly doesn’t know anything. I am now convinced thanks to his ridiculous acting.

This man――This time he is planning to betray “Sword Tail (Kenbi)”.

In the first place, no matter how you think about it, there are a few screws missing in 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》head for him to take these actions at the “Supreme Martial Arts Festival (Buteisai)”. If I hadn’t used all my strength to stop him, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, who has activated the 『Key of the Earth』, would have destroyed several countries for no reason.

Although “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” is extremely strong, she is ultimately a genuine fighter so she should not have the ability to completely read my thoughts and devise a strategy around them. To begin with, there was too little hesitation in 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 course of action at that time. The only person who could carry out such a ridiculous plan without hesitation would be the person who came up with it.

”Sword Tail (Kenbi)” …… Looks like you don’t have 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 under control, do you?Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Is it because the reward wasn’t enough, or is there some other reason. In the first place, even if it was an order, if the organization found out about 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 actions to frame a boss, he would definitely be punished. It is also understandable why “Sword Tail (Kenbi)” did not give him a suitable reward.

And――If he is a man who can come up with such a plan, betraying his superiors should be easy.

『If you don’t want to cooperate, that’s fine, you know. Either way, if you have any animosity, your release application will not be approved.』 (Cry)

This is――An opportunity. If I am released now, I will probably never get another chance before the battle for the throne.

Although 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is indeed my sworn enemy, the one I should deal with first is “Sword Tail (Kenbi)”. Besides, although 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 schemes are so terrifying that even I cannot understand them if he becomes my ally, they will be a powerful weapon for me. It takes me a few seconds to decide, then I suppress my anger and glare through the glass.

『Hh………… Alright. Release me. I will lend you my strength.』 (Sky Tail)

”Sword Tail (Kenbi)”…… I will teach you true despair.

Let’s use that crazy guy called 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 and make her regret ever invading my territory and trapping me.

Thanks for reading! And thanks Valis1911 for the Ko-fi! What a huge misunderstanding! Cry betrayed Kenbi after the Buteisai to join with Kuubi so he can become a Kitsune boss! Mastermind Cry is like now Kuubi, dance, dance, like a puppet!

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