Chapter 172，Part1: 1 - Choice

Chapter172,Part1: 1 - Choice

Chapter 172 Choice?

Part 1

My Operation Gorgeous Dark Pot immediately ran into a wall.

Gark-san’s shoulder trembled and he slammed his desk with a vigor I haven’t seen in a while. Kaina’s bitter smile was the only thing that soothed me.

“Cry, it will be an escort until the conference, you know! Select them seriouslyyy! Listen, absolutely don’t make any incidents. Your job will determine the Hunters’ future position in Zebrudia.” (Gark)

“Y-Yes.” (Cry)

“I am already not a Hunter anymore! I didn’t even absorb Mana Material. You may have taken my feelings into account, but think this through. In that state, am I really suitable?” (Gark)

I didn’t take your feelings into account. I was just trying to get you involved. But, in Gark-san’s opinion, it seemed that it was a bad idea.

But then again, if you said that, I am not suitable either.

I crossed my arms and pretended to think for a while, but Gark-san was breathing with his shoulder and showed no signs of calming down.

And that’s when I snapped my fingers.

“I know, Kaina-san, I’ve decided on you ~! Please join me in the escort~!” (Cry)

“Eh!?” (Kaina)

It was a nice idea. Even escorts need healing, and I have always thought that Kaina-san wasn’t just anyone normal.

“D-D-Don’t play around! There’s the Emperor! Don’t you have any brakes!” (Gark)

Gark-san yelled at me in a shaky voice. And then I was easily kicked out of the branch manager’s office.

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So mean. Even though you are always pushing some job on me (Whether I do it or not is another problem though), you refuse one of my requests...... I misjudged you.

Kaina-san, who was following behind me, gave me an “I have no excuse” expression and an apologetic smile and handed me a list.

“I am sorry, Cry-kun. The branch manager didn’t mean to offend you. This is a list of high-level Hunters in the Imperial Capital Branch. I think it might be helpful in selecting your Members.” (Kaina)

“Aaah, thank you. Really, even though I am seriously thinking about this......” (Cry)

“If necessary, we will call them out, just let us know.” (Kaina)

Let’s get back on track a little bit.

Certainly, it may not have been the best idea to include Kaina-san. Moreover, it isn’t good to vent my anger on Kaina-san.

The slot that was for Gark-san is now freed. I need to somehow fill it......

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The Clan Master’s office of 《Hidden Curse (Ma Tsue)》 looked like the reception room of a nobleman’s mansion.

Thick carpets and old lamps. The walls were lined up with bookshelves, and portraits of the past Clan Masters hung above them.

《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》, as usual, looked like a witch from a fairy tale. Moreover, the wicked kind of witch.

Although she was slim and tall, I felt tremendous pressure when facing her.

《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》. Rosemary Purovos listened to what I said, narrowed her eyes, and said.

“Kukuku............ I am honored that you thought about me 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.” (Rosemary)

“............” (Cry)

“But as you know ―― The country put me under house arrest. I can’t leave the Imperial Capital. Dealing the conflict with the 『Tower of Akasha (Akasha no To)』 was too troublesome. So I burned down everything~.” (Rosemary)

“I see. ...... W-Well, I didn’t know that.” (Cry)

I frowned while feeling like wanting to run away right now.

The fact that she was under house arrest was her own fault as she reaped what she sowed, but I didn’t think that this witch was someone who cared about house arrest.

Because of what I said, 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction’s (Shin En Kametsu)》 eyes glowed brightly.

“Kuh, kuh, kuh...... “If it was me, I would have done it better”, right? That’s what we call...... Having its own field of expertise. I am only good at destruction.” (Rosemary)

Hey, I never said that. Please don’t burn me......

I rubbed my Barrier Ring and took a deep breath. Her magic can be prevented by the Barrier Ring, but fire magic has a great effect on its surroundings.

I would die if there was no oxygen. That’s why, right now, I am equipped with an Oxygen Ring. I would die if the heat was too hot. That’s why, right now, I am equipped with a Cold Air Ring.

However, even with all that...... Even if the flame was prevented by the barrier, it won’t be put out, so it may spread and burn me to a crisp.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahahaha, did Cry just picked that guy because he had a weird name!?

He seriously doesn’t care even if it is an escort mission with the Emperor.

And he was really prepared for a long battle in case Rosemary tried to burn him!

I can see Cry acting badass in front of her while she tries to burn him.

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Ma tsue: Literally translated to Magic Wand.