Chapter 309，Part2: 2 - Strange Grief Wants to Retire ⑦
Chapter 309 Strange Grief Wants to Retire ⑦
Part 2
Apparently, that curse was really put to rest just like this. After one night, peace was gradually returning to the Imperial Capital.
When I check the newspapers, there is still a lot of talk about the commotion, but I am sure it will settle down with time. I am sure Franz-san will do something about it when he comes back as he is used to this level of commotion.
The reason why nothing specific is mentioned in the article is probably because of the sensitive nature of the content. In addition, as Franz-san was originally moving while taking into account the prophecy and that the Church, the Magic Academy, and the 《Sword Saint’s (Kensei)》 dojo had been involved, it seems that the media has taken this into consideration. Fortunately, despite the size of the commotion, the scale of the destruction was apparently not that great. Miraculously, there were almost no casualties, which is truly surprising.
However, if Eliza had not been eaten by Mimic-kun at that time, it would have been quite a disaster. It seems that before we came back, she happened to come to the Lounge, found Mimic-kun, was trapped and eaten by it, but both Eliza and Mimic-kun really did a great job.
Tino is safe, and Eliza is happy that she got what she was looking for. The Cursed Spirit People too…… Hasn’t come out since Eliza’s remarks of me being her “Mate (Pair)”. Now that you mention it, she showed a great deal of quick-wittedness there……
However, through a mixture of bad and good fortune, things managed to settle down at a good point, but if even one thing had not come together, I would probably never have seen the light of day again.
For once, I am exhausted. Just one night’s sleep is not enough to remove this mental and physical exhaustion. I would like to sleep for a month or so. I wonder if I should live inside Mimic-kun for a while……
As I was thinking about this, Eva pulled the Barrier Ring from the ring finger of her right hand and placed it on the desk.
“Come to think of it… Cry-san, thank you very much for this.” (Eva)
“Hm……?” (Cry)
Eva sighs deeply as I widen my eyes. It has been hard for me, but it seems that Eva is quite tired as well.
I don’t know why she is giving the ring back to me, but――Eva says with a dry laugh as I stare in wonder.
“Thanks to that, I was able to avoid being affected by that『Curse』. When I was checking the parts to be repaired in the Lounge, Cry-san, and the others suddenly appeared and swallowed me up――I really thought I was done for……” (Eva)
………… No way Eva, you were in the Lounge at that time?
After all this time, a chill runs down my spine and my heart beats strongly. I didn’t notice it at all――Indeed, it was surprising that Eva was the one who pulled me up instead of Liz, but――.
Really, you really do have to be prepared anytime. After causing so much trouble, if something happens to Eva, I won’t be able to die in peace.
I picked up the Barrier Ring on the desk and stared at it for a while, but quickly put it back on the desk and held it out to Eva.
“I will give it to you, it is your welfare benefits. You should have Lucia recharge it.” (Cry)
“…… Eh!? Welfare――No, I don’t need it!” (Eva)
“Don’t say that, it might help the next time something else happens……” (Cry)
“………… Please make it so that this next opportunity does not happen. I really, really, beg you.” (Eva)
Now then, Eva…… Do you think I entrusted you with this Barrier Ring because of some kind of agenda from me? That is not true. I am not thinking or planning anything.
Once again, I ended up consuming all of the Barrier Rings I had, so having one more wouldn’t make any difference.
I take Eva’s discouraged hand and put a ring on it. With this, Eva is safe now.
However…… Maybe the only thing I did this time that led to a good result was giving Eva a Barrier Ring?
As I was thinking seriously, Eva, who was rubbing the ring, looked at me and said something to change the subject. She points to a teddy bear on the corner of the desk.
“………… Speaking of which, what is that teddy bear? It looks very old.” (Eva)
“I picked it up in Mimic-kun’s town. Isn’t it nice?” (Cry)
“You brought another strange thing…………………… N-No, don’t tell me, that is――” (Eva)
It was a *boroboro* tattered and worn-out teddy bear. The fur, which must have originally been light brown, is now dark and stained here and there. One of its eyes and one of its arms were also cut off, so it looked quite painful.
If you put the cross pendant that fell together around its neck like this……………… I have now completed the two-piece curse set.
It is probably 『Marin’s Wails’』 main body. I remember this pendant, so there is no doubt about it.
I don’t know if the curse is still there, but for some reason, it protected me in the end, so I ended up taking it home. It is a bad habit of mine to act based on the spur of the moment, but so far there is no sign of them still being cursed.
I hold up my index finger and say to Eva who seems to have guessed something with her amazing insight.
“It’s a secret, okay?” (Cry)
“A-Alright.” (Eva)
“Next time, I am going to *jabujabu* wash it and dry it in the sun. But first I have to replace the inners――” (Cry)
I should replace her arms and eyes, and have Sytry patch it up. Plushie Relics are also relatively popular Relics. It is impossible to remodel a Relic, but it is possible if it is just a curse. I am sure Marin will be very happy too.
In front of me, who was *nikoniko* smiling, the teddy bear suddenly *patan* collapsed without anyone touching it. Eva shudders exaggeratedly.
The remaining arm was reaching out to me as if it were asking for help. I sighed and helped the limp teddy bear up.
“……………… Apparently it’s better to leave the inner parts intact.” (Cry)
Author’s Notes:
Thank you for your continued support. This is Tsukikage.
This is the end of Arc 7, which has been going on for a long time. How was it!
I would be very happy if you enjoyed these updates, which took place over a nine-month period due to a lack of time on my part to do a lot of things!
I haven’t been able to reply to your comments at all, but I really enjoyed reading them! Especially those who were able to predict Eliza’s appearance, congratulations!
Unlike the previous Arc, this Arc was also delivered with stories around Liz and the others and their masters!
Due to the length of this Arc, I skimmed over it, but I would like to dig deeper again someday.
I will write more about my detailed impressions in the activity report,
As for Eliza, I now realize that many people didn’t see her character design before her first appearance.
I wonder how many people have the bonus Short Story……( ′ー｀)
Now, about the rest of the story… I will keep on writing (With a will of steel).
Thanks to you, the book version has sold over 500,000 copies and the stock has been completely sold out. I am only publishing one book every six months, but I am so overwhelmed……
I have been busy with personal matters this year, so it has taken me a long time.? In the next Arc, I would like to increase my update speed and proceed smoothly, so please look forward to it!
Well, for the next Arc, I am thinking about the capture of a Treasure Shrine (?) after a long time!
I was pretty hesitant about whether or not to go with Cry’s Imprisonment Arc, but that will be for another time……
But first, as usual, there are a few things left to be written around the later part of the story, so I would like to update the side story while I work on the plot for a while.
It is soon going to be bad for a while (Fastball in my face), so I have a strong feeling that the update will be going to be around once a week, but…… I will do my best until I tear my finger off, so please look forward to it!? (′ー｀)
■ About the Light Novel and the Manga
Currently, there are 7 volumes of the Light Novel and 5 volumes of the Manga on sale right now.
Thanks to your support, we have sold over 500,000 copies! And thanks to the efforts of our staff in charge of the book, we have also been able to develop merchandise and many other things.
The Light Novel had various subtle and not so subtle changes in the story development, and some characters who were hardly active in the Web Novel are active in it.
Chiko-Sensei’s illustration alone is a must-see, so if you’re interested, please do not hesitate to buy it!
Also, on the Manga side, when movement is added thanks to Hebino-Sensei’s beautiful drawing, it will give you a very fresh feeling.
So we hope you will enjoy it! You will be able to see the Not-Useless Sytry!
Now, I have somehow rambled, but I would like to thank all of you who have been with me for the past 9 months for Arc 7!
I look forward to seeing you in the next Arc too!
Finally, because it is motivating me,
If you enjoyed it, if you are interested in the rest of the story, or if you prefer Mimic-kun to Car-kun, please let me know,
Please rate, bookmark, and give me your feedback.
/Tsukikage
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TL notes:
Thanks for reading! And thank you very much John for the ko-fi! Thanks to John, you’ll have an extra chapter every Sunday till August 13th!
Normally I’ll take one week break but the power of money and the next arc is so good I’ll keep translating.
Author’s note was written on November 14th, 2021.
Last arc I had 80 chapters left but now I’m at 65. I’m catching up slowly but surely, nice.
Moreover Tsukikage-Sensei just finished the next arc last month.
I’m gonna update the cover to volume 9 when I am not procrastinating, you’ll see Eliza on the cover!
Also the english volume 2 of the light novel is gonna come out tomorrow on J-Novel Club. Consider to buy it if you want to support the author and like Strange Grief!
So it was Eva who saved Cry. But cursed teddy falling when Cry talked about changing her inside was funny!
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