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Perhaps he was hired for a job. It is inevitable that you would change your mind if you were faced with the possibility that your job might be revoked.

You have to do a job you don't like. Life is hard.
And I'm very sorry, but three is just too many. Liz and Tino are coming too and the carriage is full.
Sitri gave a thin smile.

'Don't hesitate to tell me. You don't have to worry about any hard feelings.'

'I guess so. ......'

As he crossed his arms, he checked on the dark-haired Black. His squeezed body looks like a fierce warrior who has passed through many battlefields.
Black's face was tense, and he spoke up for the first time.

'Ku, it's Black. I'm confident in my ability to kill.'

Killing? ...... Will I ever get a chance to use that skill? Well, you seem to have enough escort skills.

Then check out White, whose long white hair is tied back appropriately. He's not as big as Black, but the tattoos all over his shoulders are clearly not something an ordinary person would have.
White says in a dry voice.

It's me, White. It's an honor to meet you. I'll do anything you want.

'Anything?

'...... Anything!

Hmm, ...... is motivated enough. Does that mean he's willing to be a baggage handler or an escort? I'm not sure if he's as nice as his face suggests.

The last one - the gray-haired hi-lo. He gave me a look as if he was looking at me.

All three of them are recommended by Citri and seem to be very strong. But... I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you need to do. If you're a member of the clan, it's hard to relax when you're surrounded by strangers, isn't it?

I looked back at Citrie and gave her a half-hearted smile.

'I'm sorry, but can I have all three of you ......'.

'!!!'

Citri's eyes widened. Just as he was about to open his lips and say something, White and Black punched him.
It was a blow without hesitation. There was a terrible sound as if they had swung down with a blunt instrument. Hi-iro, the slimmest of the three, bounced off the road and was sent sprawling across the street.

Shouts of anger flew in front of me as I froze at the sudden violence. A pale White and Black were kicking the rolling Hi-iro without mercy.

'You bastard! d*mn it! First things first! You promised me you'd stay quiet! Die!

'Apologize! Apologize to Sitri............! You're no use to me! You're a prideful bastard! What the f*ck?

The slammed skull cracked the road surface and blood spattered. But Citri didn't change his color.
Eva is pale. I feel like I'm having a nightmare.

As I stood there, unable to stop her and unsure of what to do, Cicely put her hand on her cheek and said with a troubled look in her eyes.

It's a good idea to make an example of at least one of them, but I didn't expect all three of them to be .......'

'I'm ...... just kidding. I'm just kidding.

Yeah, I'm kidding. Okay, you can follow me. I just have to be patient. I should've held back.
Citri patted his chest and looked at Hylo, who was being beaten unilaterally, and said.

'What ......? What? It was just a joke? I'm glad to hear that. ............ Actually, my discipline is still in process. I'll do my best to persuade him, so please forgive me if I'm a bit noisy.

'Yeah, yeah, yeah. ......'

Are you sure you're okay?
Seeing Sitri standing in between the two of us, I have intense doubts, but I force myself to shake my head and forget about it.
Even if I cared, I couldn't do anything about it.

'If you're going to apologize, apologize to Mr. Cry, not me! With the way you're acting, I'd be better off without you!

The sun has already set, but there are still a good number of people around. I'm looking at it from a distance now, but if this continues, the Knights may be called.
You'll find a lot of people in the area.

'............ is a fun, fun vacation.'

'............ ha, ha. I hope you have fun on .............'

Apparently, Eva is not going to go out with me, as expected.

I want to stay at home.

As my heart begins to break, a noisy voice comes into my ears.

'No! Please forgive me, sister! I don't have the face to match yours!

'Just come on! I told you to come! You can't be so down in the dumps... that Tee's a small fish! Kry knows exactly what's going on! I told you I'm fine!

When I saw Liz walking towards me, dragging a screaming Tino, I silently walked into the carriage and hugged my knees, pretending I hadn't seen anything.

I want to go home now. .......






I had to get out of the situation somehow. The position of "Foreign Mist" in Zebrudia is declining day by day.


It's not supposed to happen. A level 7 dragon slayer. That title could be changed to "hero".
In fact, Arnold and the others were the top hunters in their hometown of Nebulanubes.

All of their failures were due to the high level of hunters in the Imperial City.

Originally, I had expected the level to be high, but even so, I thought I could reach a certain level - to the point where I could be counted as one of the strongest hunters in the Imperial City.
A high-level hunter with strong fighting ability and who brings back wealth from the treasure house is something that the country desperately wants. A level 7 hunter could even be employed by a nobleman.

However, Arnold and the others were now in a delicate position.
As soon as they entered the country, they had an altercation with the Ghost of Sorrows, followed by a confrontation with the Hidden Curse. Many hunters and citizens have seen her like this.

There is no one who wants to get into trouble with hunters who cause nothing but trouble. If there are only a limited number of high-level hunters, there are a number of hunters in this country who are higher than Arnold.

But the biggest problem is that Arnold and the others have not been able to show off their power at all.

Strength is the most important factor for hunters. A hunter without strength is considered worthless, even more so than a hunter who causes nothing but trouble.

The situation was bad. There was a difference in strength. That's no excuse.
In order to change the current situation, we need an achievement that will make people think that the Misty Thunder Dragon has the ability equivalent to level 7. In addition, as proof of his current abilities, not his past, he needed to show his abilities at all costs.

At this rate, he would be underestimated not only by the higher-ranked hunters and the Explorers Association, but also by the lower-ranked hunters and the general public. There is a limit to how much you can physically silence them.

The quickest way is to give the Ghost of Sorrows, which started the downfall of the Misty Thunder Dragon, a blow.

The Misty Thunder Dragon and the Wretched Ghost. The difference in strength between the two parties is clear. Even in terms of the average level of the members, Arnold and the others are far inferior to the Wraith.

But that's okay. It doesn't matter if you don't win. All you have to do is challenge them to a fight and show them your bravery.
That alone will prove that the Misty Thunderdragon isn't a coward. The fact that the difference in strength between us is clear works in our favor.

And Arnold had the confidence to do so. Even if there is a difference in the strength of the party, Arnold is confident that he is no match for the members of the Ghosts of Sorrows in terms of his own abilities alone.

He must destroy one or two of them. And if that opponent is the Thousand Transformations, then there's nothing more to it.

Make the name of the Misty Thunder Dragon and the Gourai Hashen roar in the Imperial City.

The training grounds at the inn. One of his companions rushed in under Arnold, who was wielding his beloved sword with all his might, as if to make up for the humiliation of the daytime.

'Mr. Arnold, there's a problem! I overheard the Footprints people talking about it, and it seems that the Thousand Transformations are leaving the Imperial Capital today. They're on vacation, and they don't know when they'll be back.

After making such a false pretense during the day, a vacation?
For a moment, blood rushed to his head, but he only let out a rough exhalation and gave a short order.

'............ I'm coming after you. Get them ready.'