I've been holed up in the Clan Master's office, but that's for self-preservation, not because I like to be holed up.

It's just that I've had too many bad experiences in the Imperial Capital. Just like how I got tangled up with Arun and the others just by walking outside for a while, everyone is watching my life vigilantly.


But this is not the Imperial Capital. No one knows that I'm in a satellite city with no special features.
There are probably far fewer people who know my face than in the Imperial City. It's raining, and if I keep my hood up, there's almost no chance of anyone noticing me.

Unfortunately, the weather was not bad, but I did not feel bad. I was surprised when I heard that a storm was following us, but when I thought about it calmly, it was impossible.

Gradually, my hopes for a vacation grew. I'm free now.
It's good to be able to do this once in a while, even if I have to leave my work behind.

Suddenly, Liz, who has been pacing around in circles for no reason, stumbles and falls, though she hasn't tripped over anything in particular. The water from the puddle she stepped in splashed onto her feet. A rare sight.
Is he in bad health? As I stared at her, Liz noticed my gaze and smiled wickedly.

'Ehehe ...... sorry. I forgot how to walk with a lot of gaps. ...... I haven't done that in years. ......'

'So, yeah......'

It's not what I want, is it? I swallowed the question.
My request is to enjoy the vacation quietly, that's all, but if I tell her it's okay to be natural, she'll go back to being a genocide monster. The only thing that exists for her is the gas pedal.
Then it's better to ask her to be patient and make it up to her later.

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few things to do.

'But ...... yes. It's also a little fresh and fun, isn't it?

'............'

It's great that you can enjoy anything. Maybe I should learn a little bit from Liz's way of life.
As I was thinking about this, Sitri and Tino, who had left the two of us to run some errands, came running back. Their pale pink eyes shone quietly through their deeply hooded heads.

'Sorry, we've kept you waiting.

'No, I'm not waiting. Did you have something to do?

I couldn't think of any business that I had to attend to first in this town, but it was raining, so it must have been very important that I left before looking for a place to stay.
But since he went out of his way to find a place to stay in the rain, it must have been very important.

'No,............, I've shut down the information network.'

'............?'

'I had it set up so that I could be contacted immediately if anything happened, but ............ that's not working either, is it? In addition, the elimination of laying the groundwork for the lord,............ ah, too defenseless,......, I'm a little nervous. This is one of the things that I'm learning. ......'

'Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah. ......'

The fact that they don't know how to cut corners is one of their strengths and weaknesses. I wanted to block their arms from acting, not their eyes or ears, but it was very hard to say since I requested it. Please make it normal,........



'Wow, you're good. Cry-chan, do you think I should tie my legs and stuff too?

'You don't have to. ......'

I'm not trying to handicap you. I told you to stay out of it. I'm just saying we should keep it civil.

So Tino's the only sane one.

I glanced at Tino and he hid behind Cicely as if he was scared. It's a bit of a shock, considering that he had been talking about it until the other day. I have to regain my dignity during this trip at all costs.

But I can't think of a way. I've been relying on people all the time and it's starting to show. It's going to take a lot of effort to get rid of this mess.

Citri, who was one of the root causes that made me a useless person, came to ask me.

'Mr. Cry, what about lodging? If it's a vacation, I think you should get a place of a certain rank. ......'

'Can you get it on the day of ......?'

It's not a tourist destination, but [Elan] is a transit city to the Imperial Capital. It's not a tourist destination, but [Elan] is a transit city to the imperial capital.
It's not a tourist attraction, but it's a transit city to the imperial capital.

'You can get it by using ...... Cry's name.'

What is the value of my name if it is not accompanied by my ability? .......
I feel sad, but aside from that, high level hunters are basically privileged. I rarely use the privilege because I'm sorry, but it's true that with the power of level 8 you might be able to get a room or two.

But that's not good. I'm slacking off and running.

'No thanks. We're traveling. You're right. ...... We're not hunters now.

So we don't take orders, we don't fight, we don't work. So we don't take commissions, we don't fight, we don't work. I don't even train. That's what a vacation is all about.

'I think that's ...... a very fresh and wonderful idea.

Citri didn't hesitate to shout his praise as I said what I could only assume was nonsense in a low voice.
It's that kind of thing that turns me off. No, I'm really sorry. Somebody choke me.

'Wow, ...... traveling undercover sounds like a lot of fun! I feel like a secret agent! Don't you think so, Tee?'

'Wow, I can't really gauge Masutaa's true intentions.'

'If I'm going to do this, I'm going to have to do it with gusto. ............ I'm going to brag to Luke and the others about it later.

That's when I first noticed the big problem.
There was no one in this ...... group who could stop me. If I fell into the pit, all the members would fall in with me. I should have at least brought Eva with me.
I know I'm supposed to wipe my own ass, but I'm not the only one affected by this.

I felt an inexplicable sense of unease, and Citri squeezed my hand.

'I understand your true intentions, Mr. Cry. Please leave the arrangements to me.'







Tino Shade was ashamed of his inexperience when he saw how natural the two sisters were.
Perhaps this is the difference in experience.

Krai's words were heavier than a thousand dollars to Tino, but also more terrifying than anything else.

The "Thousand Trials" that he had undergone many times before had certainly helped Tino to grow, and together with his master's training, had given him the knowledge of the ever-present battlefield.
However, this time's ordeal is completely different from the previous ones.

Training bound. You will not dare to use the skills you have acquired by grinding your souls to the bone, and you will put yourself in the position of the weak.
What a fierce ordeal.

Tino can't predict what will happen on this vacation, but he knows it will be bad. And to take on such a challenge in this defenseless state is an act of throwing away one's life.

Tino's two sisters must know this better than Tino does. However, unlike Tino, there was no shade on their faces.
This is probably because they are not used to putting themselves in a defenseless state. His every move was somewhat awkward and unnatural, but to Tino's eyes, even the sight was glorious.

Tino couldn't do it. Being alert to your surroundings, keeping your footsteps down, and always being ready for battle are all habits that Tino has developed.
To abandon them would be to abandon everything he had ever known.

The emotions that had been there when he was first dragged into the carriage by his mentor had already dissipated in this all-too-hard ordeal.

This ordeal was not about pure combat skills, but about training the mind.
The mind of clarity. To be able to maintain a calm mind and act in any situation.

For Tino, it may be more difficult than running outside in the rain and being struck by lightning, such an ordeal.
At the same time, he remembers that Masutaa is always in her natural state, and is shocked by this fact that he was not usually aware of.

Unlike the two sisters, Masutaa's appearance, which I now see once again, is perfectly defenseless. How much boldness does it take to expose oneself so defenselessly?

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

'Tino, I'm sorry that Liz brought you here by force.

'............ No, sir. But ...... I'm not a nuisance, am I?'

Tino is immature. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. He lacks experience, ability, and everything else.
And when the time comes that he is in a desperate situation, the kind and gentle Mr. Masutaa will not abandon Tino.

The fear of causing trouble, and the fear of a terrible ordeal that he had never undergone before.
The perfect Masutaa's eyes widened in surprise at Tino's words as he pushed his anxiety aside.

'It's not like I'm bothering you. I really wanted Tino to come too. Liz has always been a nuisance to me.

Tino shuddered half-reflexively at the gentle smile on his face.
Tino is indebted to Mastaa. If you want to say you love him or hate him, you love him. But whether or not he would be willing to undergo the harsh ordeal is a different story.

There was only goodness in her eyes. That's why it's scary. Masutaa is trying to put Tino through the ordeal with complete good intentions.
He makes a small hiccup once, then says pleadingly with tears in his eyes.

'Oh no, ...... Mastaa, that's very nice of you to say, but ...... I'm too busy training your sister, ......'.

You and your sister are amazing. You can't complain, because you not only impose trials on Tino without restraint, but you also take them yourself.
However, if I may say one thing--it's impossible.

'Yes, yes, yes. So, I want you to stretch your wings this time.'

'Krai-chan, be kind ......, Tee, come on, can you look more happy? Isn't that rude to Krai-chan?

The yellow voice of her sister was no longer in Tino's ears.