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

days.
I am not going to give you any more days.
Make sure everything is ready! Go!” (Franz)

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　I *pekopeko* bowed my head to Kruz and secured the person who will be responsible for the recharging.
　Let’s not talk about the off-topic that she was angry that I was bowing too much.
Apparently, she doesn’t like that I appear too weak, even though she calls me Yowaningen.

　It was the first time that I came to Vettant.
If I had the time, I would love to find a nice coffee shop or something like that, but unfortunately, I don’t have the time to do that.
　Leaving His Majesty’s escort to Term, I rented the largest of the multiple training grounds for Hunters.

　The reason I rented one is because a flying carpet is very dangerous.
　I am weak, but I still weigh something.
If I am tossed around by the rebellious carpet that I can’t control and crash into someone, I may be safe thanks to my Barrier Rings, but the other person who gets hit might not be able to come out unscathed.
In fact, the 『Dark Wings of the Night Sky』, which have a similar speed, have already killed Hunters before.

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　Even though it was not daytime, there was a somber atmosphere in the deserted training area.
I braced myself because of the cold and dusty smell in the air.
　If I fell headfirst on the bare ground, I would undoubtedly die.
The walls were made of metal and seemed sturdy, but if I were to collide on them, my body would probably not be safe.

“”

　With the feeling of a Hunter challenging for a duel, I stared at the carpet that was walking carefreely.
And that was when Kruz, who was following behind me, shouted.

“Yowaningen, wouldn’t it be better if I go outside, desu?” (Kruz)

“Eh? Why?” (Cry)

“Why you say…… Yowaningen, I am sure there are at least a few tricks that you don’t want to be seen, desu.
Because practice sessions also give a massive amount of information, desu.” (Kruz)

　Kruz is really a good girl…… But it’s alright.
There is nothing that will pose a problem even if it was seen! And in the first place, who would put Magic into the carpet, shirt, and Barrier Rings if not Kruz?
　I might show some of my pathetic sides but that is what practice is all about.
With just her neck, Kruz pointed behind her.
Over there was a man wearing all black and “Kekeke” smiling suspiciously.

“I don’t know why he followed you, but I think it would be better if Kecha leaves too, desu.” (Kruz)

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“No, I don’t mind if both of you are here.
Well, I am sure it is not the most interesting thing to watch, but…… It is going to be dangerous, so you should stay back a little bit.
Today, I will be――A little bit more serious!” (Cry)

“!?” (Kruz)

　Even I can do it when I want to.
I adjust my breathing and stretch my arms and legs.
(Although it didn’t have a face) The rebellious carpet looks like he had leeway.
　Just know that you will only be able to afford to be like that now.
Just know that I managed to ride the 『Dark Wings of the Night Sky』 that was able to kill Hunters.
I would have died if I didn’t have my Barrier Rings though.

　The 『Rebellious Carpet』 provoked me by moving his right hand a little bit as if it was telling me “Come and get me”.
I strongly clenched my fist.

　Could it be that this carpet…… Is more valuable than a mere 『Flying Carpet』 because of its violence?

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!” (Cry)

　I let out a roar that even I thought was quite weak and jumped on the carpet.
　The moment my right hand grabbed the right corner of the carpet, the carpet flew up into the air with great force, and I hit my head on the ceiling with great force and died.