Chapter 377.2: Review Board

Chapter 377.2: Review Board

“.................. Hh............ You’ve so easily ignored my plans――Well whatever. If you insist, there’s no way I can stop you. Do as you like, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》.” (Gark)

!? How can such a ridiculous story be possible? It can’t be true. Something is wrong.

”Branch Manager Gark (Gark-Shibucho)” leans forward and *girori* glares at me. However, his mouth is smiling.

Do as you like, huh...... I want to stop being a Hunter now.

Serene seems to have misunderstood something and starts *hirahira* waving her hands. Thanks for the support......

I want to scream right now that I don’t want to be reviewed, but the atmosphere is so prominent that I cannot. Even I cannot ruin this atmosphere.

I put the problem off.

After all, I don’t think I will be able to pass the Level 9 review by myself, and on the off chance I do, I will just refuse. Let’s do that.

Kaiser says in a small voice.

“Is that the head of Zebrudia’s branch? He seems like quite the powerful man......” (Kaiser)

“............ Huh? Gark-san was a former Level 7 Hunter, you know. I think his Alias was 《War Demon (Senki)》, but don’t you know that?” (Cry)

“Ahh...... I’m sorry about that. I can remember Hunters above Level 8, but I just can’t remember any information about those Level 7 and below. Maybe it’s because I’m not interested............ After all, there’s no point in looking down.” (Kaiser)

Kaiser says some crazy things even though Level 7 Hunters are top-class Hunters. Well, I can’t even remember the name of the Level 8 so I can’t say anything...... Noticing that we are quietly talking, the chairman clears his throat once again. I instinctively straighten up.

“*Kohon* Ahem. 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 Kaiser Sigurd. 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 Saya Kuromizu. And 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 Cry Andrich. First of all, on behalf of the Explorer Association, I would like to thank you all for your contributions thus far.” (Chairman)

Thank you for your contribution, huh. It reminds me of all the incidents I have been involved in while working as a Hunter. Looking back, my luck really was the worst. And the way I drag my teammates down is terrible. I want to reflect on that.

“We’ve already got a good idea of how we’ll pass the review. You’ll force us to take on difficult requests under the guise of testing us! If you say a world-class feat is necessary to be a Level 9, then you are going to impose us a test that would be a world-class feat and certify us as Level 9 if we pass it. Although the order is reversed and the method is quite forced, it makes sense. And I, myself, have already been aware of this from my prior research. Such irregular cases do, in fact, happen in the past!” (Kaiser)

“............” (Chairman)

The manager of Kaiser’s branch office is holding his head. Gark-san has his arms crossed and looks calm for some reason, but his eyes are telling me that I am condemned to death. Apparently, Kaiser has made various preparations in advance in order to become Level 9.

“Fuhahahaha, silence, huh, did I hit the mark? But what pisses me off the most is that――You guys didn’t make a request to this 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 directly. You spread rumors that the review process would be lax and wait for Hunters like us, who have a hard time reaching Level 9, to get caught. It is outrageous to summon us, the so-called heroes, by such a sneaky means! If you really want to complete the request, you should explain the situation and make a nomination request! That way, I, too, will be able to move with ease!” (Kaiser)

Kaiser shouts loudly and points his finger at the chairman in an accusing manner. He knows absolutely no fear. However, the most troubling thing is that what he said is quite reasonable. I don’t think that logical argument always works, but the words that Kaiser Sigurd, a Level 8, said so confidently at this review session have a very strong persuasiveness.

Is it possible that the reason the chairman didn’t immediately refute is because there is some logic to what he said? Kaiser speaks to the silent chairman as if to deliver the final blow.

“Oops, be careful how you answer. We do not harm innocent people, but neither would we allow anyone to hurt our pride. It is true that Saya and I are a little far from Level 9, but that does not mean we are weak. You wouldn’t want to make an enemy of 《Celestial Dancer (Hagun Tenbu)》 with my Tempest Dancing and 《Little Witch (Yaen Saiden)》 with her “Smooth Smooth (Sara Sara)”1, would you?” (Kaiser)

Certainly, I don’t want to make them my enemy. Being on the same level as 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》 means they are better than Gark-san...... If you look at the numbers. Kaiser is now in full control. Saya, whose name was suddenly mentioned, seems taken aback. I am so jealous of Serene who seems to be having fun next to Gark-san for some reason. I want to go home......

Just as I am feeling completely drained, Kaiser *banban* slaps me on the back and says.

“And more than anything, if you take on 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 trump card that was revealed at the recent “Supreme Martial Art Festival (Buteisai)”――『Heavenly Destruction, God’s Raining Flower, Spear of Lightning (Raisou Tenmetsujin Raika)』, not even a speck of dust will remain of this magnificent headquarters.” (Kaiser)

Spear of Lightning............ Eh...... Wh-What?

Thanks for reading! Sasuga Cry, of course he already understands what the Explorer Association is planning But I never expected to see the return of Kryhi’s move here, so even the Buteisai was part of Cry’s master plan!

On another note, oof next chapter is an extra long chapter... So see you on saturday!

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