Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~-Chapter 441.2: Suspended

“Haah? Cry-chan’s will be suspended!? What does that mean!?” (Liz)

Liz’s shocked voice echoes through the branch manager’s office. As I can only blink at this unexpected news, Gark-san crosses his arms and speaks with a difficult expression.

“…… This is, a decision made by HQ. Simply put, Cry――You did too much.” (Gark)

A Treasure Hunter being suspended by the Explorer Association. I have never heard of such a thing. To begin with, Hunters are basically freelancers. The Explorer Association only acts as an intermediary for requests and provides various assistance, but they are not the Hunters’ employer.

If they did something bad, they wouldn’t be suspended but expelled, and if there was a penalty that was a little less severe than that, it would be a Level Down like what Sytry had received, or they would be forced to take on a request that no one else would accept――A punishment game. So what does it mean to be suspended?

“Haah. We’re completely over capacity now. Originally, the Explorer Association’s job is to simply support the Hunters, you know? But recently, too many things have happened, and we’re completely overwhelmed. And with Code’s incident, it’s reached a point where it’s out of control. This is――Unprecedented!” (Gark)

“O-Ooh……?” (Cry)

Certainly, things have been pretty hectic in the Imperial Capital lately. The Explorer Association also cooperated during the commotion around the cursed item, so if you ask me if they have a lot of tasks to do, they are quite busy. However, the cursed item incident isn’t even half my fault, and I didn’t do anything significant in Yggdra either.

And yet I am being suspended…… Dah’ heck?

“The effects of the cursed item incident have still not subsided, and with the Yggdra-related business and the aftermath of the crash of Code, neither the Explorer Association nor Zebrudia have any more resources. Resolving the cursed item issue, Yggdra-related business, and even the attack on Code――To put it bluntly, everything was what we requested, but if you bring anything more to the table, we would be in trouble. Normally, the Explorer Association wouldn’t say something like this. It is because Treasure Hunters are free to do what they want. However, this is a request from both the Explorer Association Headquarters and Zebrudia Empire! You understand, right!?” (Gark)

I don’t get it. I just don’t get why all the blame is being placed on me as if everything is my fault.

For now, I sigh badassly, look at Gark-san, and say clearly.

“That’s exactly what I want!” (Cry)

“!?” (Gark)

A suspension, you call it? Isn’t that awesome.

Not only Gark-san, but even Liz and the others have their eyes wide open, but even though I look like this, I am a man who doesn’t want to work even if I am told to work. Of course, when I say I don’t want to work, I mean I don’t want to do dangerous work, but no matter what I do, I will be in danger, so I guess I will just have to stay at home.

Normally, if I were to stay at home, someone would bring me work, but being suspended means that I can *daradara* slack off with permission. I might have to do some work as 《First Step’s (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 Clan Master, but I am sure I will somehow be able to manage it with Eva.

I have been out a lot lately, so it is nice to do some office work every once in a while (Although Eva handles most of the paperwork too, so it hardly ever comes to me).

Even if someone comes to me asking me to do a job, I have a clear reason not to take any actions now. If the Explorer Association, which I am indebted to, orders me to suspend my activities, I have no choice but to comply. But well, I reaaally wanted to work tho’.

“By the way, how well do I have to behave when I am suspended? It is fine to leave the Clan House and wander around the Imperial Capital, right?” (Cry)

As expected, I will not be allowed to leave the Imperial Capital, so a vacation will probably be impossible.

Now, what should I do during my suspension? First, I should polish my Relics, which I haven’t polished in a while――Right, I should make full use of the smartphone I just got! It has been a while since I went on a sweet tour too. I have a duty to find the best sweets for when I see Ohii-sama again.

As I am *niyaniya* grinning at the thought of what I will do in the future, Gark-san, who has been silent up until then, speaks in a trembling voice.

“Hh………… Don’t, try, to figure out, the limit! Cry, don’t leave your room! Just a little bit is fine, until the situation calms down a bit! Got it?” (Gark)

“Ehhh……………… Well, if you say so, then I guess I will just do that. Don’t leave your room, right? OK!” (Cry)

I love my home too, you know.

If I am banned from going out, I cannot go shopping, but I can ask someone to do it for me. I actually want to go shopping myself, but I am under suspension, you seeee.

“…………” (Gark)

Gark-san looks at me with suspicion. No, it is okay, you know. I am not bragging, but I am better than anyone at staying in my room. Of course, if I am attacked, it is a different story, but if I am in the Clan Master’s Office, I don’t have to worry about that.

However, when Gark-san called out to me, I wondered what he would say, but I never expected him to tell me not to work.

Gark-san, you say some nice things from time to time.

I am completely on board with the suspension. Then, Sytry, who has been silent up until then, speaks up.

“Just a moment, Gark-san!” (Sytry)

“………… What is it?” (Gark)

“If that is okay with you, Cry-san, then I will not say anything about this unprecedented suspension, but――Aren’t you forgetting something?” (Sytry)

“…………” (Gark)

???

As I stare with wide eyes in front of the silent Gark-san, Sytry smiles and raises her right hand, making a money gesture. That gesture makes the exhausted Gark-san’s expression darken even further.

“A Level 8 Hunter is being suspended for no apparent reason. I understand the circumstances, but you need to give proper compensation.” (Sytry)

“Tsk………… I know. We’ll calculate it based on 《Strange Grief’s (Nageki no Borei)》 earnings from the past month and give you a set amount. Is that okay?” (Gark)

Gark-san’s intense gaze leaves no room for argument.

Eh? So I can get money without working? I want to be suspended forever.

Liz narrows her eyes at what he said.

“Heh, Gark-chan, you’re saying this without knowing our achievements, right? In the past month, we explored Yggdra’s Great Sea of Trees and even climbed the World Tree, y’know. On top of that, Cry-chan cleared Code, right? You’ll go bankrupt.” (Liz)

“Onee-chan, don’t say unnecessary things! They will not go bankrupt. It is pointless to squeeze out so much money that they are in the negative, so I will find the very limit they can compromise on! ………… If it is not enough, they can just pay in installments.” (Sytry)

“Umu…………” (Anthem)

“Hh………… These guys――” (Gark)

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Gark-san’s face turns red, and he clenches his fists at what the Smart sisters said. Sytry will try to pull money out of you whenever you leave an opening.

Lucia, who is a relatively sensible person, has a difficult expression on her face but makes no sign of stopping them, while Luke is just staring at the swords hanging on the wall. Eliza, who is unusually present, seems rather sleepy. Everyone is just too free-spirited.

I got the time off I wanted the most, so even if I don’t get that much money, I am still very happy.

So I sigh and try to lighten the mood a little by speaking to Gark-san.

“By the way, Kaina-san isn’t here today. That’s unusual.” (Cry)

“Hh………… Kaina is still at HQ. There’s so much work piling up that it can kill us!” (Gark)

Sounds like she has really hard days at work. I feel bad that I am the only one who has days off. Maybe I will ask Eva to bring her some snacks next time.

Gark-san stands up on the spot, glares at me, and says.

“Compensation for your suspension will be decided after consulting with the government. Look, Cry. You, must, not go outside! Absolutely do not do anything. Do you understand?” (Gark)

Thanks for reading! Aaah I want to be like Cry too, being paid to do nothing and stay at home But yeah I can already see Cry resolving another incident and crippling even more the Explorer Association just by staying in the Clan House!

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