Chapter 248，Part1: 1 - Eve

Chapter248,Part1: 1 - Eve

Chapter 248 Eve

Part 1

“Kryhi-san, please be careful.” (Kool)

At the Brain――At Kool Saiko’s concerned words, Kryhi Andrichhi nodded quietly as usual.

“Yeah, I know.” (Kryhi)

The renowned Supreme Martial Arts Festival. Of course, I was confident in my abilities, but I do not expect to win easily. ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

My Party Members who were looking at me seemed more anxious than ever.

The foul-mouthed Alchemist crossed her legs while turning her back to me. Kutry Smyart, the 《Lowest Mountain (Saitei Sanmyaku)》 smokes a cigarette and says in an unusually chiding voice.

“Isn’t it okay to run away now? You have already accomplished your goal just by having your name listed in the participant list of the Supreme Martial Arts Festival, haven’t you? Besides, your name has spread through all the bounty hunting you did. I don’t think you’ll be defeated so easily, but there’s not much profit in staying here any longer. All you have to do is run away. If you leave here, I will place my final bet on the other guy.” (Kutry)

“Haaa!? There’s no way Onii-chan will lose to a guy like that!? Besides, there’s an anti-fraud rule that Party Members can only bet on their Leader――” (Rusha)

“That’s why you’re so naive, there are plenty of ways to do it. Besides, if he wins, it will be a hassle! Kryhi may be stronger than his opponent, but you, Rusha, as expected, you can’t win.? The only thing you have that resembles the real thing is you calling him Onii-chan.” (Kutry)

Kutry’s straightforward words made Rusha’s eyes widen in shock, and she says in a teary voice.

“Uh...... That’s not true! Even you, Kutry, are inferior to Sytry!” (Rusha)

“That’s... Fine with me. It’s not just the amount of knowledge that matters to an Alchemist. It’s because――I am the worst.” (Kutry)

Kutry grinned and gave a dark smile.

What are they talking about...... I’m not sure, but I’ve already noticed that they have something of a unique sense of camaraderie that I’m not privy to.

It’s good that the Party Members get along well, so I’m not going to interrupt them about it.

However, this is something I must say.

“Kutry, I’m not going to run away. I’m still a Treasure Hunter. If I retreat in the face of the unknown, I’m disqualified as a Treasure Hunter.” (Kryhi)

Fixing a match is out of the question. Kryhi has his own pride. Even if I die during the Supreme Martial Arts Festival, I will have no regrets.

Kutry was tongue-tied at Kryhi’s forceful words.

“............ Tsk. That’s what I thought. Suit yourself. But if you lose, I’m out.” (Kutry)

“Haaaaah...... He is as serious as ever. Even though we are the ones who call ourselves Smyart.” (Zuri)

“Kekeke...... It is too late to say something like that when we are already looking for a brother, My Sister.” (Kutry)

“Yes. However, those fake Boss are becoming quite tricky......” (Gaff’s right-hand man)

“It’s like we’ve been outsmarted by the secret organization. I’m surprised to find myself in trouble right from the start when I’m finally in the Boss’s seat. It’s a blind spot.” (Gaff)

Faking being the Boss’s is going rampant.

Slow and steady is better than fast and loose. Words spread quickly based on the information network that Gaff had.

Initially, this area was Gaff’s responsibility, and thanks to that the situation and――The inheritance proceeded swiftly.

“Good thing the “Miko (Shrine Maiden)” is here with us.” (Gaff)

“Yeah, totally. The judgment of authenticity of the “Miko (Shrine Maiden)” is endorsed by the organization.” (Gaff’s right-hand man)

One of the factors that make the organization able to keep being secretive is the existence of “Miko (Shrine Maiden)” of the Fox-God. Practical or not, the organization would not be able to function without the “Miko (Shrine Maiden)”.

His experience of surviving as a bandit with a large number of men under his command whispered to Gaff.

It says that he must consolidate the foundation as soon as possible even if he doesn’t know precisely how to do it.

I have also heard rumors of internal strife at the center of command. I hope it is a simple rumor, but I don’t believe that simple rumors can spread out from the center of command.

Seriously, that Boss made me take over at a problematic time. No――Does it mean that I am not qualified to lead the organization if I cannot contain this level of problems?

Alternatively, it could be that this event is customary as long as there is more than one boss with a fox mask. For the fox masks that control other areas, the change of Bosses in one area should be an excellent opportunity to increase their own territory.

Either way, I finally have the fox mask, the sign of being the Boss. No way I will be just sitting back and watching.

The previous Boss told me that he would leisurely watch the battle. Then, let me show you.

The royal strategies of Gaff Shenfelder, the one who was once called “Thief King (Tozoku Ou)”.

“Make Aburaage...... Let everyone fry Aburaage. That is God’s will――”? (Sora)

Said Sora as if she were giving an oracle. But her eyes were completely fixed.

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TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

When you look at it Kryhi really is like Cry. Not understanding what’s happening around him but is still full of confidence in himself (Except that Cry is faking his badass mode).

Gaff thinking that Cry will leisurely watch HIS fight and that other Bosses are trying to take his territory is just normal is so funny.

This is just Gaff and Sora’s Infinite Trial!

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Footnotes

My Sister: here she is saying it in English.