Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~-Chapter 329.1: Yggdra ⑤

Updat𝓮d from 𝙛𝙧𝓮𝓮𝙬𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝓮𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝙢

Monsters. They are powerful beasts that oppose mankind. In a nutshell, there are many kinds of Monsters. The history of mankind is also a history of fighting against Monsters.

Human countries and cities are basically built outside of the territories of powerful Monsters, so there are almost no opportunities for ordinary people to encounter powerful Monsters, but the rulers of this world are not humans.

Monsters that live near boiling craters, Monsters that create powerful colonies in vast wilderness, Monsters that have taken root in abandoned ruins in deep forests, Monsters that quietly reign in vast underground caverns that stretch for hundreds of kilometers, Monsters that live hiding in human cities. Until now, Uno and the others have traveled around the world, fighting various Monsters and taking them under control.

Rather than being simply superior or inferior in strength, Monsters have a different kind of troublesomeness to them that Phantoms that appear in Treasure Shrines do not have.

The Drifting Road of the Divine Tree which they entered by following the guide received from Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) was both heaven and hell for Night Parade (Hyakki Yako).

The sound of offensive Magic attack resounded incessantly. The Magic Beasts roar, and the metallic sound of the Star Eater's armor repelling the attack.

The Monsters that appeared in the Drifting Road of the Divine Tree are far stronger than the monsters that Uno and the others have fought in the past. If the density of Mana Materials in the environment is different, the attributes of the Monsters that appear become also uncommon.

They are probably endemic species of the Drifting Road of the Divine Tree. Among them, there are quite a lot of Monsters that are unknown even to Uno and the others who are experts on Monsters.

Uno hides behind the Star-Eater centipede to prevent the venom spewed out by the gigantic snake Monster, and avoids the offensive Magic fired by the Spirit species that flies in the sky. Even if it is with a low estimate, according to the Explorer Association's Certification Level, any Magic Beasts here would probably have a strength of Level 6 or more.

At this level, even stray bullets are dangerous. Uno and the others' weak point is that their abilities are poor compared to the Monsters they lead. They must stay unobtrusive and must never get attacked.

Haaa, haaa! I can't believe so many Mythical Beasts and Spirit species appear! As expected of Spirit People's, securityyy!! (Uno)

No time for whining. They're coming! (Quint)

The General of Night Parade (Hyakki Yako)Quint Ghent's favorite. Zork, the Dark Cyclops, strikes the Mythical Serpent Beast violently, blowing away all the other Magic Beasts that are waiting for the right timing to attack. The Star-Eater let out a high-pitched roar, threatening the swarming Monsters.

However, the Monsters of the Drifting Road of the Divine Tree show no signs of retreating.

Quint's Zork and Adler's partner, the Star-Eater Centipede, are Monsters that had ruled a territory. A Monster would instinctively sense the difference in power and should be a little pressured, but this was the first time such things happened.

Currently, Uno and the others have used most of the Monsters to stop Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei). We can still endure it because Zork and the Star-Eater still have strength left, but it's already the fifth time we've been attacked. Moreover, the number of Magic Beasts attacking at once is steadily increasing. At this rate, we would be out of luck.

The serpent, which should have been blown away by Zork's blow, calmly rises up. For it to receive Zork's blow which specializes in physical strength and remain unaffected, it has a terrifying endurance. Although the damage it received shouldn't be zero, you can see its unchanging fighting spirit in those inorganic eyes.

Hh Adler, there is something wrong with these guys. They don't seem to feel any fear or pain at all! (Quint)

Something must have happened. There's too much Mana Materials here. It's not as simple as because they are right on top of the earth vein. Right, Uno? (Adler)

Adler is right. The Holy Spirit user, Uno's eyes have a special power to see what is originally invisible. The space seems to be distorted by mystic arts, but in Uno's eyes, a powerA torrent of Mana Material could be clearly seen flowing in from one direction.

In a normal Treasure Shrine, you can see the power rising from the earthFrom the earth vein, but now the power is clearly flowing in from the outside.

There is no doubt that it is strengthening the Monsters in this Drifting Road of the Divine Tree. Mana Materials semi-compulsively change creatures. If this is due to the mystic arts of Spirit People, then it is an outrageous act.

Yes! I can feel a huge amount of Mana Materials interfering with the spell from over there! This must be because the Spirit People are forcibly strengthening the Monsters in order to increase their defenses! (Uno) 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝙚𝒘𝙚𝙗𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝙢

I raise my arm and point in the direction where Mana Materials is flowing. The details of their technique are unknown, but even Spirit People would never expect someone to have eyes that could see through Mana Materials.

Adler, why don't we go back after all!? If we follow the path indicated by that thing we received, we won't be attacked by Monsters, right!? (Quint)

Then what's the point? Our objective is to secure new forces, so if we follow the path indicated by the guide, we'll be right where Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka) wants us to be. If we want to escape, we can always do it whenever we want. (Adler)

Well That's true, but (Quint)

Adler frowns at Quint's unusually reasonable suggestion. Then she turns her lips into a smirk and laughs.

Rather, isn't it more interesting! Even if Spirit People are involved, nothing's changed from what it has always been! We'll surpass them, subjugate them, and make them our servants. That's how we got stronger! That's how it has been and that's how it'll continue to be! If we subjugate the Mythical and Magical Beasts here, we'll beInvincible. (Adler)

That's true, but There's no end to iiit! (Uno)

The blade of wind that is shot slips through the Star Eater's defense, slightly injuring Adler's cheek and making blood drip from the wound. The Star Eater's defense is ironclad, but there is no way it can cover everything. Moreover, the enemies outnumber us.

Adler-sama!! (Uno)

I call out her name without a second thought. However, Adler does not move an eyebrow and her mouth still shows the same deep smile.

Then, as if to take the place of its master, the Star-Eater Centipede, which until now has been coiling itself up to Adler and the others to protect us, began to move.

One of the strongest Monsters that reigned in ancient timesYuden, the Star-Eater Centipede.

There was no need for any orders. Living in the ancient ruins where Adler once unraveled ancient documents, she unearthed it. The Monster that has been a ruler lifts itself up, bends, and accelerates all at once.

Its skin boasts a strength far beyond that of ordinary metal, and its instantaneous power leaves even sound behind. Its giant body crumbles cliffs, blows trees away and knocks down all the Mythical and Magical Beasts around it. No matter how much Mana Materials those Monsters have been enhanced with, their raw performance is not the same. After surviving for hundreds of thousands of years, this Monster's abilities have already surpassed dragons, the strongest species.

The Magic Beasts that easily withstood Zork's fall down and don't move at all. Their bodies are covered with countless holes. As it mowed down its victims, Yuden's sharp legs pierced their skins. The Star-Eater Centipede possesses a powerful poison. This poison which can easily incapacitate even a high-ranking Mythical Beast is one of the reasons why people in ancient times feared the Star-Eater Centipede as one of the strongest Magic Beasts.

However, the Monsters aren't dead yet. Star-Eater uses multiple poisons. It is because if they are killed, they cannot be incorporated into the army.

So strong. Without a doubt, it is in the highest rank among the Magic Beasts that exist in this world. Overwhelming power with high vitality that allows it to survive even if its body is torn apart. Moreover, it also has the ability to use multiple poisons to suppress its enemies. It even took on Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei) onslaught. Even in this vast world, there is almost no one who can defeat Yuden head-on. f(r)eenovelkiss

The ones which survived Zork's attacks were dealt with a single blow. As always, what a monster. (Quint)

Adler snorts at Quint, who groans somewhat with regret.

However, it didn't work on Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei). Uno, try to convince these guys we just defeated. They won't be able to defeat them if they are so easily beaten by Yuden, but if there are a lot of them, they can at least harass them. Aaah, you don't have to go overboard to convince them. Apparently, there are plenty of Magic Beasts here. (Adler)

Roger thaaat. Weeell, although, I don't know if I'll be able to convince them (Uno)

Subduing Magic Beats is difficult. Many of them are difficult to communicate with, and it depends on your compatibility and luck. The trick to make Monsters submit is to show off your power and engrave a hierarchical relationship with them. Many Monsters instinctively seek power.

Now that we have shown Yuden's overwhelming power, the negotiations will likely be more favorable.

Thanks for reading! Yooooooooo right after posting the previous chapter I saw FF7 Rebirth trailer and I'm so hype!! Welp looks like I gotta take 2 weeks of leave beginning of March