Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter's Hero Dream - Chapter 254 p2

Chapter 254 Supreme Martial Arts Festival ⑥
Part 2
　Even though I didn’t do it on purpose, isn’t he angry that I gave all sorts of instructions while pretending to be a high-ranking person?
　I don’t know why he is hitting Kryhi, but since he has an Alias and a name just like mine, there is a good chance that something has been twisted during the information communication. I am used to encountering discrepancies in communication, so I know what I am talking about.

　Damn you, Sora. I told you to quickly clear up the misunderstanding and apologize――This is why people who aren’t used to being pissed off at are no good.
　That guy is also weird for even appearing in the arena of the Supreme Martial Arts Festival for that…… Could it be that the Fox Mask Fan Club is full of weirdos? At the very least, don’t bother others.

　Now that it is like this, I have no choice but to apologize sincerely. But the question is, how can I get close to that guy from the Fox Mask Fan Club who is in the middle of this battlefield and clear up the misunderstanding?

　A fight between high-level hunters is already something like a natural disaster.
　Screams and roars, shockwaves, and lighting. The earth trembled, and although it was probably an irregular battle, no one intervened. The aftermath alone would easily blow me away, so it is highly likely that I wouldn’t have enough Barrier Rings.

　However, even my heart would break if I force everything onto Kryhi. I know best the pain of being criticized for something you did not do.

　At times like this, it gotta be…… That. You know that, that…… That?

　What should I do?

“………… Well done, breaking my barrier. But it’s too late now.” (Imouto Kitsune)

　When I was *tsuntsun* poked on the foot, I looked down. I wondered when the Imouto Kitsune had appeared, but she was staring at me.
　Her white kimono was dirty and in *boroboro* tattered in many places, but she did not appear to be injured.

　When I was unable to keep up with the sudden situation, the Imouto Kitsune who was *muzumuzu* moving her body restlessly said in a small voice.

“I transformed myself, into Kikkikan-san.” (Imouto Kitsune)

“…………!!” (Cry)

　I see, it seems that the me, who had fallen down, was this girl who had transformed into me. I should have quickly noticed it earlier since I have seen her doing it in front of me once.
　But why would she do that…………?

　To me, who was too slow to understand, the Imouto Kitsune said impatiently again.

“I transformed into Kikkikan-san, and lost. With this, your reputation, is ruined.” (Imouto Kitsune)

“What…… Did you say……?” (Cry)

　The Imouto Kitsune’s expression was terribly difficult to read, partly because she was wearing a mask. However, the movement of the tail on her hips says it all.

　This girl――.

　――Perhaps, she is a really good girl?

“Th-Thank you? You saved me?” (Cry)

“!?” (Imouto Kitsune)

　The Imouto Kitsune’s cheeks *pikuri* twitched and her ears *pyokon* sprouted from the top of her head as if they reacted to something.
　Don’t tell me she sensed my reluctance to go to the Supreme Martial Arts Festival, so she entered the competition instead, and even ruined my reputation by losing? …… Seriously, there is nothing much to say about it.

　I thought it was a creature that just ate Aburaage, but what a fine play. It was worth the effort (Sora) made in order to give her a lot of Aburaage.

“No, wayyy1……” (Imouto Kitsune)

　I excessively praise the Imouto Kitsune who stepped back with an incredulous expression on her face.

“No, no, s’riously, s’riously. I was wondering what I was gonna do for the Supreme Martial Arts Festival. But if you have lost, then I don’t have to attend anymore, so I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.” (Cry)

　Not to mention ruining my reputation.

　All that’s left is to apologize to that misunderstood fox mask bastard and ask for his forgiveness. Could you do that for me too?

　I reflexively reach out and try to touch the Imouto Kitsune’s ear, only to have my hand *pachiri* slapped away.

　The Imouto Kitsune was *purupuru* trembling, but said a few words in a cold voice.

“I, hate, Kikkikan-san.” (Imouto Kitsune)

“…… Eh?” (Cry)

“Kikkikan-san, has no sense of danger.” (Imouto Kitsune)

　Isn’t that something you have always said?
　That is enough. It is unjustified slander. It is not that I don’t have any sense of danger.

“I am just used to these kinds of things.” (Cry)

“…… Learn, your lesson.” (Imouto Kitsune)

　The Imouto Kitsune spun widely on the spot. And her tail hit my leg.

――And then, in an instant, the field of my vision changed.

　My feets wobbled and I regained my footing just in time before falling over. But then an electric shock, a shockwave, and a sound wave hit my body at the same time.
　I feel the Barrier Ring activating. There is only――If I am not mistaken, only one left. And then――I see the fox mask guy a few dozen centimeters in front of me.

“!?” (Cry)

“!?” (Kitsune’s Boss)

　For a moment, I thought my heart would stop.
　I was surprised, but it was the same for him. His attack stopped and the fox mask guy moved back widely.

　I *kyorokyoro* checked my surroundings and I grasped the situation the fastest my brain could.

　Apparently, the Imouto Kitsune did a good thing and sent me to the middle of the arena. As expected of God’s kin, she is very versatile.

　For the time being, I crossed my arms and smiled badassly.

“What, she really is a good girl……” (Cry)

　………… But I wish you would let me prepare mentally.