Chapter 34.1 (2/2)

No one cared for him.

No one grieved for him.

He died alone in another world.

With the seed in his hand, the 『Hunter』 entered a huge crevice under a gigantic tree. Inside, there was the hooded figure that Masaki had seen in Barry’s memory.

「Retrieval complete. This much is enough for you, isn’t it?」

The 『Hunter』 handed over the s.h.i.+ning seed to the hooded figure.

「「Alas, I can not declare so. There is a quite nasty personage in that place, I must refrain from approaching and have the said personage try to sniff me out. I would like to keep this existence of mine as secret as possible. The same applies about the power of the 『Hero』 as well」」

「……Ah that guy. Surely, I didn’t expect that person

that person to took command of the demon troops. Shall I kill that guy?」

The hooded figure shook his head.

「「It is still premature for the current state of matter. After the “beautiful flower” bloomed, our work in this continent will be over. The 『Great Admiral』 is also drawing near. And it is all thanks to your hard work, 『Hunter』. Or should I say, 『Doppelganger』. Soon, you will not require to keep with that façade. Why don’t you return to your original face for now? I much prefer that other face of yours compared to this one. fufufu」」

「Hmph, being liked by you doesn’t make me happy at all」

He put his hand near his jawline and rip his own face. The peeled face let out a nasty squeak and wriggled for a while when it was thrown onto the ground. It was like the face has its own life. After twitching for a few more times, the 『Hunter』’s face finally stopped moving.

「It was quite a good face, but I don’t think

I don’t think I need to use this on this continent anymore. I was more or less finished copying his abilities anyway」

「「Your ability is actually quite good, is it not? Well then, would you like to join us on the next festival? I found another seedbed. The flowers will certainly bloom with beautiful petals this time」」

「I don’t have that kind of hobby. I have to go to the 『Great Admiral』’s place. Give me some transportation means」

「「Such a shame. I shall be heading out as well. Would you be so kind to sit tight and prepare some tea when I return?」」

「Who the h.e.l.l will prepare it for you? Hurry up and summon my transportation!」

「「Fufu… Very well then……」」

The hooded figure summoned a vacant-eyes-looking dragon from his robe and ordered it to sit outside of the cave. The 『Doppelganger』 then rode the dragon and flew into the distance.

Meanwhile, the robed figure’s body melted and disappeared into the shadows, thus the cave became wrapped in silence once more.

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