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

This is starting to get a bit strange.

One night has passed since the King suddenly summoned me and told me his final words. I sit in my chair with my arms crossed while frowning.

I am someone unlucky. I have been involved in a lot of different incidents, even though I haven’t done anything in particular. Even on this time request, I was kind of dragged into accepting it, but it feels like the situation is getting even more complicated.

Originally, the request was to protect the heart of the country――The Royal Family who were being forced by the nobles to abuse the city’s system, and take them out of the city. But now, the king has died of old age, and a mysterious event known as the battle for the throne is about to begin.

When did it become something like this? And so far, I have never seen those so-called nobles who are forcing the Royal Family to act. Rather, none of them――Not even the king, seemed to be forced to do anything by anyone (Although Tony-san did say that he was being watched by the nobles).

What on earth is that about?

No………… Maybe the Explorer Association gave me some other explanation when I received the request and I just don’t remember…… This seems more likely to happen.

Now, what should I do now that the battle for the throne seems to be about to begin?

Regardless of what happens, there is only one thing to think about.

It is their protection. Protect the entire Royal Family and withdraw from the city as fast as possible. It is simple. And to achieve that, I have――To wait. Wait for Kaiser and Saya to make their move.

I haven’t seen much of what Kaiser and Saya were doing up until now, but last night the King said that someone had escaped outside during the previous battle for the throne. This means that there will be an opening during the battle for the throne. As excellent Level 8s, they are highly likely planning to take action while taking advantage of this opening.

If I had properly gone to the client’s meeting place in the first place, I would have been able to meet up with Kaiser and Saya, and I wouldn’t have had to make such speculations.

As I remember my own incompetence and fall into self-loathing, Olivia-san and Jean-san come rushing in.

“It’s terrible. The King――King Cross has passed away!” (Olivia)

“Un, un, that’s right. I know.” (Cry)

On the contrary, I was summoned to the final moment of his death. And was told some rather serious news. I don’t have much of a sense of responsibility, but I would still like to listen to his final request if possible.

When Olivia-san sees the card attached to my chest, her eyes widen almost to the point of popping out of her head.

“Wha…… Class………… 7!? That’s ridiculous, that’s supposed to be a Class only given by the king!! That’s impossible…… Wh-What, happened!?” (Olivia)

“…… You will definitely go down in history. That is, if you, who has caught Angus-ouji’s bad eyes, are still alive after the battle for the throne that will begin in 3 days. Class 7 is proof that you were favored by the previous king, however, it is the next king that will have full authority, and you have no backing. That high Class could be poison to you.” (Jean)

In contrast to the flustered Olivia-san, Jean-san speaks quietly with a pale expression on his face.

“Poison, huh…… It doesn’t matter. I have my own keikaku.” (Cry)

All we have to do is to run away. If the battle for the throne begins in three days, then we can just run away before then.

As I repeat the words I have said many times over the past few days, Ohii-sama runs while *furafura* wobbling with a pale expression and clings to me.

“C-Cry, this is terrible………… Otou-sama is……!” (Alisha)

“Aaah, I know. I got a message for you.” (Cry)

“………… Eh?” (Alisha)

I take out the last chocolate bar I have received from the King. The chocolate bar, wrapped in silver paper, looks exactly the same as the one I had brought.

“He said I am sorry for everything up until now. Take care of everyone.” (Cry)

When Ohii-sama receives the chocolate bar, her eyes widen for a moment, but her expression soon breaks down. She clings to my body, presses her face against me, and begins to cry while stifling her voice. ᚱÅ₦ȫＢÈŚ

There is nothing I can say. I am a complete stranger with no connection to the king. All I can do is fulfill the king’s last will.

Thanks for reading! Who would have thought that a chocolate bar can become so emotional… Damn those ninjas cutting onions (╥﹏╥)

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