Chapter 155.1

Chapter 155.1 \n<h1>Chapter 155 Strange Grief Wants to Retire ④ </h1>\n\n　Dressed in black armor, a group of people riding horses surrounded the city of Surus.　On the flags that were fluttering in the air were three swords interlocking ―― It was Count Gladys’ coat of arms.　Riding a battle horse, the leader of the group, a man in magnificent armor descended to the ground and looked up at the wall.

“What is this wall………… What happened……” (Gladys Knight Order Leader)

“What a very, late arrival……” (Sytry)

“!? Who is here!?” (Gladys Knight Order Leader)

“To think the first thing you say is “Who are you”…… Isn’t that too rude to the people who did your work for you? Well, it was 『A bonus』 while we were on our vacation, though.” (Sytry)

　The commander and his men who were lined up behind him, drew their swords in unison at the shadow that appeared from the gate.　When Kilkill-kun was all excited and was raising his body up and down, Sytry smacked Kilkill-kun’s arm, and responded with a smile.

　She took out a request form from her pocket and threw it on the ground. The Commander’s eyes widen at the sight of the request form with Gladys’ crest on it.

“If it is only at this level, then there isn’t even the need to cooperate with you. As you were too slow, we have already crushed the Barrels.” (Sytry)

“Cooperate…… Don’t tell me…… You are a Member of 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》!?” (Commander)\n

“Yes. I am the one who is in charge of the negotiation for 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》, my name is Sytry Smart. I have heard a lot about the valor of the Gladys army.” (Sytry)

　Her short pink-blonde hair was swaying in the wind, and her calm demeanor didn’t make her look like she was engaged in a life-threatening line of work.　The commander’s eyes widened at her calm and enamoring smile. His subordinates, who had their swords drawn and ready, were also flustered.

　I had heard that we had made a nomination request to a Treasure Hunter. It was a shame to cooperate with people who didn’t care for public safety and did nothing but search for Relics in Shrines, but Gladys’ army doesn’t let their personal feelings get in the way on their missions. 

　I didn’t know what was going on at all. I was sure that the Hunters hadn’t even arrived at the Gladys territory yet.

　It was only a day ago that we had received information that a group that seemed to be the Barrel Bandits Group was about to leave Gladys territory.　We didn’t have the time to wait for the Hunters. We couldn’t withdraw after being belittled by the bandits, so my men and I came on a forced march, and when we finally arrived at our destination, the fact that the Hunters were already there made us seem like we were being mocked by sly foxes.

　However, the request form is genuine. Picking it up from where it had been rudely thrown on the ground, the Commander wondered what to ask, and at the end, asked while twisting his eyebrows.

“…… Why are you in such a place? We have been waiting for you for a long time.” (Commander)

“We did an ambush. If I have to say, it was more guiding them than an ambush…… However, do not worry. The Barrel Bandits Group has been rounded up. Every single last one of them.” (Sytry)

　Impossible. The commander, who was known for his valor in Gladys territory, was stunned by what she said.

　The Barrel Bandit Group is a cautious and audacious group. They had repeatedly repelled the Gladys Knight Order as if it was the easiest thing in the world, despite them being known for their strength. \n　In particular, we had almost been overwhelmed many times by their cautiousness. 

　Whenever they attack a city, they always dispatch an advance team to assess their enemies’ strength and never challenge an opponent they cannot beat. Since they are a group of wandering bandits, they do not have a home base, but even their temporary base couldn’t be found.　Even when we tried to organize a large-scale subjugation force to attack them, they quickly escaped. I don’t know how they got their hand on it, but they even had a tool that could create walls.　They were really an infuriating group of bandits.

 

　They were the ones who had tarnished the name of the sword of the empire by ransacking Gladys territory when that territory was feared by every criminal. This wasn’t the time to put our pride as a knight first.

　Anyway, there was no sign of the city being ransacked. But there was no doubt that something had happened.

　My men touched the rocky wall that surrounded the city and looked at each other. The wall was similar to the one that had often blocked Gladys’ forces when they were pursuing the Barrel Bandit Group.

“What is this wall……? I thought this city didn’t have such a huge wall surrounding it.” (Commander)

　Surus is a famous tourist spot because of its Onsen. They shouldn’t have such defensive measures.

　At the Commander’s question, Sytry put a finger to her lips, wondering.

\n　But still, what a terrible thing to say. I wonder if the occupation of the city by the bandits is something like a welcome party for Luke.