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

We left the task force meeting room and I talked with Lucia. After hearing what has happened so far, Lucia sighs and bows her head.

"I see, Nii-san――Our Leader did something like that. I am sorry for the trouble he caused." (Lucia)

I see…… Indeed, just like Cry said, she is a reliable Imouto.

I nod for no particular reason. Lucia Roge is a girl with the same black hair and black eyes as Cry. However, that is where the similarities end, the impression they give off is completely different.

Cry's expression is somewhat thoughtless, and his demeanor doesn't convey any sense of awesomeness, but Lucia is the exact opposite. She has an intelligent gaze and Magic overflowing from her slender body. Her level as a Magi is something you rarely see even back in Terrace, my hometown, but above all, she is just so………… Adorable.

With such Magic power and beauty, she is also said to be the closest to Level 7 among 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Bourei)》. No wonder he is so proud of his Imouto. I wish I had an Imouto like her……

Well, no need to talk about an Imouto, I don't have anyone left in my family except for me.

"I am so envious……" (Saya)

"? Did you say something?" (Lucia)

Liz and the others have great qualities as hunters, but Lucia may be even more so. The Foreigners are *jirojiro* staring at Lucia. They have the tendency to be interested in the strong. They were also *jirojiro* staring at Kaiser, the only strong person the Foreigners have little interest in is Cry.

Just like Liz and the others, Lucia's gaze shows no trace of fear toward me. I am curious as to what Cry really told them about me…… But even when I overused my ability during the mock battle, the Hunters there didn't seem as frightened as the Hunters from Terrace, so I guess their training methods are different.

"It is nothing. Besides, it is fine. I have been under his care…… Besides, I have heard about you. Well……" (Saya)

"I have heard about you too, Saya-san. Leader said…… That Saya-san and I can be good friends." (Lucia)

Says Lucia with a serious expression. It seems that Cry has told Lucia exactly the same thing as what he said to me. I know it is not like he is trying to help me make friends, but it is still helpful for me.

And it seems that Cry had completely predicted my arrival. He is a really nice guy, not only did he talk about me, but he even gave me the opportunity to complete a request together.

I am not saying that completing the request will make us friends, but it will be a good start. The problem is that the content of the request that needs to be resolved is quite important――When he said that I am the best for it, does that mean I am the best suited to completing the request? Or does he mean it is the perfect opportunity to become friends with Lucia?

But either way, I cannot afford to look bad in front of my new friend.

Because all I can do to appeal to her is show off my skills as a Hunter.

"Just Saya is fine, Lucia. Lucia's Onii-san…… Is an astonishing Hunter. I wish there was something I could do to help……" (Saya)

Lucia's eyes widen for a moment because of what I said, then she frowns as if she is troubled.

"…… That's true. If Leader says that you are the best for it, then there must be some meaning to it. As long as he didn't just randomly say that, that is……" (Lucia)

"How can you just randomly say something like this?"

"It is because the meaning behind the best can mean something different. Maybe Saya, you――No, I will hold back on saying it for now." (Lucia)

What does that mean? It is true that Cry has abilities that can come as a shock, but at the same time, he also has some unusual aspects……

Lucia clears her throat lightly, looks at me, and says with a serious expression.

"Let's check the place first. Let me know if you notice anything." (Lucia)

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Thanks for reading! By the way thank you Simon, WagPag, Mahesh for the ko-fi when I caught up with the raw! Really appreciate it! And here's a new chapter right out of the oven. Also Strange Grief season 1 bluray pre-order is available in Crunchyroll! Please buy it to support the show!

Back to the chapter, Saya finally meets Lucia and looks like Saya is already dead set on being her friends! How could you not with a girl like Lucia! Also looks like Lucia is already having doubt about what Cry means by Saya is the best for the Spirited Away incident. What could be the divine strategy Infinite Variety prepared for our 2 heroine!?

It was a very short part today but next part will be on Tuesday.