CH 114.1

Chapter 114 Exciting Vacation ③ Part 1

“It is easier if it is standardized.”

After finishing eating, Sytry led us to her hideout in Gula, it was almost identical to the hideout we used at Elan.

As expected, the exterior was a bit different, but the interior and the structure of the rooms were surprisingly the same as the one at Elan.

Since long ago, Sytry had a strange obsession like this.

However, those bunch of keys………… It didn’t mean that there were as many hideouts as there were as many keys, right?

With just a first glance, you can count that there were more than ten keys. It hadn’t even been more than five years since we became Hunters. If she had prepared such a large number of hideouts in five years, then Sytry’s deftness was extraordinary. And her prone to worry tendency was also abnormal.

The brand new hideout was the same as the one at Elan, there was no sign of anyone using it for their daily life. Liz disgruntledly said.

“You have such an evil pastime…… Syt, are you doing something that needs you to be hidden so much?”

…… Well, I won’t ask any details. It’s Sytry that we are talking about, in her mind, I am sure she had prepared it for everyone.

And see how it is useful for us right now…… 

When Sytry brought in her luggage, she promptly let the wind breeze through the house and checked the rooms. As she started to work, all I could do was to sit there.

While preparing tea, Sytry made some small talk.

“Twice in four day and a half, mmh…… It is the same pace as ever.”

“Pace, you said…… Well, there are a lot of dangers when you are in a big country.”

Leaving aside the appearance of the Lightning Spirit, every country is plagued by Monsters in this day and age. Although Zebrudia is a large country and regularly thin out the Monsters in the vicinity, there are still some cases where problems occur like Elan.

This was one of the reasons why Treasure Hunters who possess strength are in a growth boom and also the reason why half of 《Strange Grief》 adventures were battle against Monsters.

“Riiight, Riiiiight. There aren’t many Monsters when Cry-chan isn’t here, so it was so boring……”

“………… It is just a coincidence.”

I am troubled if you said it as if it was my fault. I am not deliberately charging towards danger.

“Uhn1! A coooincidence! Right, a coooincidence!”

However, this time trip is going pretty well. Liz is in a good mood and Luke’s absence helped us have a smooth sailing.

If Luke and Liz had been together, they would, without doubt and uncontrollably, tried to hunt the Lightning Spirit and the Orc herds as if they were going on a walk in a park.

Liz vigorously sat down next to me on the couch and put her arms around my neck and snuggled up to me. Her *betabeta* sticking at me is the proof that her stress had accumulated. The intensity of her skinship was a problem, but it was better than her coming home full of blood.

I would love for Liz to experience the goodness of peace on this trip.

However, more than this, what I needed to care about was Tino.

Her Shisho didn’t seem to care, but she seems to be in really bad shape. Maybe because she couldn’t sleep, her complexion was pale and she had dark circles under her eyes. Her eyes were also bloodshot.

She always had her head in a cloud. Even when we had lunch at a random restaurant earlier, her movement was somewhat sluggish.

She is in a state that if it was for a normal solo Hunter who was like this, then she would need to consult a professional for having a health management issue. Even now, instead of sitting down, she was absentmindedly standing next to the windows and staring outside.

She wasn’t enjoying her vacation as much as she should be even though her training had been suspended, and Liz who was always strict with her had been kept in check.

…… Well, you don’t need to think why she is like this as the members for this vacation were Liz, Sytry and me, but it goes without saying that our vacation had just begun, if things continue like this, she might collapse.

This is where, I, the Clan Master have to pitch in and help her.

“Yosh, Tino. Let’s go eat something sweet together.”

“………… Eh?”

Tino looked back at me and widened her eyes. Her movements were also much slower compared to the usual.

My guess for Tino’s poor health is her mental strain. If you are surrounded by your terrifying Onee-sama and (In another way) terrifying Sytry Onee-sama for twenty-four hours, then you won’t have any time to relax.

Otherwise, no Hunters used to camping in the field would have trouble sleeping even though they were sleeping in a bed. Even the weak me won’t be like this.

At one point, I am going to separate her from Liz and Sytry and let her take her time and rest. While I am at it, it may be a good idea to ask her about her worries. It is highly doubtful that I can come up with a solution, but I can introduce you to someone who can.

Hearing my words, Liz, who was in a good mood and had been snuggling at me, was dejected. Sytry’s expression darkens for a moment but then returns to her usual smile.

Both Liz and Sytry disliked sweets.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

I wonder if Sytry really started to have hideout when they became Hunter or way before that XD

My Yandere alert is ringing! Run for your life Tino! XD

Tchao à plus!

FootnotesUhn: Anime sfx you make when you nod.